Chapter 1665: Chapter 87: Heavenly Court, Fusion of the Ten Domains!
"Our group will be the most direct beneficiaries."
"Those remnants left behind carry the marks of the previous era, all have decayed, finding it difficult to attain new heights in the future."
"But for us, it’s different. We are young, we are just starting, and our future is infinitely vast."
"However, this also entails challenges and crises."
"The convergence of realms inevitably accompanies chaos and conflict. Forces from different realms will collide and confront each other. It’s survival of the fittest, and the weak are prey for the strong. Even though we have Cave Heaven Blessed Lands as our backing, our foundation is ultimately weak, and the ones in power are still remnants from the last era."
His gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on the Heaven Patrol Order in their hands: "So, I’ve gathered everyone and bestowed the Heaven Patrol Order with a deeper meaning."
"I wish to emulate the ancient system and establish a ’Heavenly Court’."
"This Heavenly Court is neither a replica nor intended to rule over all realms. Rather, it’s an alliance where Shangyang Immortal Sect’s Patrol Angels form the backbone. We share information, explore opportunities, exchange resources, and act in accordance with heavenly laws when necessary."
"The Heaven Patrol Order in your hands symbolizes this Heavenly Court’s credential and authority. With it, we can communicate across realms, coordinate, and even open temporary pathways for mutual support when energy is sufficient."
"I am the initiator, temporarily assuming the position of the Sun Emperor. This is not overstepping; Shangyang Immortal Sect already inherits the Ancient Heavenly Court’s Sun Palace mantle. As a Sequenced True Inheritance achieving High-level Immortal Foundation, it is rightly mine."
"As for you all, you are the first batch of Star Monarchs or Patrol Envoys of this new Heavenly Court. In the future, as the Ten Domains convergence deepens, we can recruit more like-minded, exceptionally talented individuals to lay the groundwork for a new era together."
"When the time is ripe, it wouldn’t be impossible to establish the Heavenly Court; we could all be emperors!!"
After he spoke, the hall was silent.
Lu Xun, Bai Li, Shen Yueru, and others had various expressions: shock, contemplation, eagerness.
Jiang Ning held the Heaven Patrol Order, feeling its warmth as his thoughts raced.
He knew this move by Haoyang True Inheritor was both a strategy and a vision for the future.
If the Ten Directions Realm convergence is as he claims, then plotting early and forming an interrealm alliance would undoubtedly seize the initiative.
Though the name Heavenly Court is grand, initially it’s more like a mutual assistance alliance and an order advocacy organization among top-tier prodigies. To him, it’s a chance to be involved in larger developments and a key to obtaining more hidden information.
He wasn’t like Shen Yueru or Bai Li, who had strong backgrounds and access to many secrets he couldn’t comprehend.
Currently, the channel for acquiring information was what he lacked most.
Like the Ten Domains convergence mentioned by Haoyang True Inheritor, he hadn’t heard of it before.
Moreover, he understood why Haoyang True Inheritor emphasized "non-rule over all realms."
It’s a boundary setting; the primary goal of this "Heavenly Court" is mutual assistance, shared resources, information and opportunities for mutual growth, not contention for dominance.
This doesn’t directly conflict with the fundamental interests of the forces behind everyone, and might even be complementary.
Seeing everyone deep in thought, Haoyang True Inheritor spoke again, his tone calm yet guiding.
"With the Ten Domains convergence, a golden era is coming. Individual efforts might yield results, but also risk being overwhelmed by the tide. If we join forces, our information, resources, and strength can complement each other, enough to stand firm at the crest of the wave, or even lead the tide."
"We are the new generation! We are the generation with the greatest potential! We are the leading wave of the golden era! The future holds infinite possibilities!"
"Among us eight, someone might rise to prominence and become an ancestor in the future!"
Upon these words, Lin Yuexi immediately looked at Haoyang True Inheritor on the yellow mat.
"Brother Hao Yang, I agree! Brother Hao Yang is the only true inheritor of the Shangyang Immortal Sect, known as the Sun Emperor. I come from Flower Cave Heaven, how about the title Flower Fairy?"
Saying the last sentence, Lin Yuexi revealed a charming smile.
Upon hearing this, Haoyang True Inheritor looked at Lin Yuexi and nodded in approval.
Then he looked at the others.
Lu Xun deliberated for a moment, bowed his hands and said: "Brother Hao Yang is foresightful, this proposal is greatly beneficial both publicly and privately. I, Lu Xun of the Jiuhua Sect, can be called ’Nine Flowers True Monarch’."
Ning Ke echoed: "Suspended Mountain’s Ning Ke, willing to honor brother as the leader, temporarily bearing the title ’Suspended Star Lord’."
Shi Jun said solemnly: "Earth Source Sect’s Shi Jun, bearing the title ’Mount Guarding Spirit Officer’."
Bai Li said: "Qingqiu’s Bai Li, joining this alliance as ’Qingqiu Primordial Monarch’."
Shen Yueru glanced at Jiang Ning, saw him nod slightly, then said: "Red Flame Sword Sect’s Shen Yueru, willing to be titled ’Red Flame Star Lord’."
Everyone’s gaze then fell on Jiang Ning. Jiang Ning thought for a moment and said calmly: "Great Xia’s Jiang Ning, in the Martial Arts path, I shall be titled ’Dongling Martial Venerable’."
The mist covering Haoyang True Inheritor’s face seemed to reveal a slight smile.
"The pact is made, we are now one. Relying on the Heaven Patrol Order, we can communicate with each other. As the Ten Directions Realm stirs, opportunities and dangers coexist; let’s hope everyone works together to climb the path of the great Dao."
Lin Yuexi toyed with the token, curious: "Brother Hao Yang, now that the Heavenly Court is initially established, do you have any recent plans? The Ten Domains convergence is a trend, is there any specific sign we should be aware of right now?"
Haoyang True Inheritor nodded slightly: "I was about to discuss this with everyone. According to the information I’ve obtained and the deductions of my master, signs of Ten Domains barrier softening have appeared. In the last three years, domain boundaries have occasionally shown chasms, which are unstable space fissures; these sometimes allow foreign breath or sporadic beings to cross. The frequency of these chasms occurring is slowly increasing, a precursor of barrier dissolution."
He paused slightly, continuing: "Moreover, the revival of Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanism is accelerating. Some ancient relics, Secret Realm Cave Heavens are showing signs early or becoming active. I suggest that when returning to your respective realms, pay attention to such anomalies."
Everyone in the hall nodded in agreement, each carefully storing away the Heaven Patrol Order.
Afterward, Haoyang True Inheritor inquired about the recent situations and unique characteristics of each realm from everyone, exchanging information.
Jiang Ning briefly mentioned Great Xia’s frequent Cave Heaven Blessed Lands activities in recent years.
Bai Li, Lu Xun, and others responded by supplementing some intelligence about their worlds.
This exchange provided Jiang Ning a clearer understanding of the Ten Domains landscape.
About thirty minutes later, seeing all matters concluded, Haoyang True Inheritor said: "Today’s meeting ends here. Brothers can communicate using the tokens at any time. If there’s an important matter, please contact one another. As the grand era arrives, personal strength becomes more important; in the next summon, we shall begin trading needs among each other. At that time, tokens can be empowered to transmit needed resources."
With that, he lightly waved his sleeve.
The next moment, Jiang Ning felt the light and shadow before his eyes shift, the surrounding scenery receding like a tide, as he had been expelled from the Shangyang Inner Scenery.
He understood this was Haoyang True Inheritor delivering a demonstration of power.
Upon refocusing, he found himself back in a side courtyard of the National Master Mansion.
The night was cool as water, the bright moon still hung high, all just a brief moment.
He glanced down at his palm, the token engraved with "Patrol Heaven" words lay quietly, warm to the touch, with an almost imperceptible golden glow swirling on the back with a ten-sun pattern.
"The ten Sequenced True Inheritor!" he murmured, recalling what he had just learned about Haoyang True Inheritor.
He now roughly understood Haoyang True Inheritor’s various means.
It was related to his status.
The Sequenced True Inheritor of Shangyang Immortal Sect is the highest status among disciples, also holding the highest authority.
Its standing in the Ancient Immortal Sect is equivalent to that of an elder.
He understood that being one of the ten means possessing certain permissions that ordinary True Disciples did not have in the Shangyang Inner Scenery.
Thus, it was possible to summon them with the identity token of Shangyang True Inheritor.
"With a vacancy in the ten Sequenced True Inheritor, a High-level Immortal Foundation can temporarily fill one of the ten. The Primordial Spirit method I cultivate is the Yin Yang Dao Embryo, a Top-Grade Immortal Foundation."
At that moment, an intense glimmer flashed in his eyes.
The path Haoyang True Inheritor took only advanced him by a few days.
A few days later, when his Primordial Spirit breaks the embryo, he would achieve the Nine Profound Yin Yang Immortal, surely ranking among the ten like Haoyang True Inheritor.
"Ten Domains convergence... golden era..." Jiang Ning recalled what Haoyang True Inheritor had just said, his eyes carried a hint of solemnity, then transformed into determination.
"No matter what the future holds, strength is always the foundation for standing firm." He stowed away the token.
"I thoroughly forgot to ask something just now, whether any of them know the reason for the ancient environmental change? But such matters aren’t urgent, during the next meeting, exchanging resources will be the perfect time to ask."
Thoughts flashed through his mind, silently deciding.
Then, he started a new round of cultivation.
As Haoyang True Inheritor just said, everything is built on the foundation of strength.