Chapter 356: Going to Pay Tribute to the Lord of the Universe

As his words fell, the barrier that shrouded the plaza silently dissipated.

He flicked his sleeve, and a gentle yet irresistible vast force lifted everyone present.

Surrounded by the respectful crowd of nine Dao Master Envoys and six Guiding Elders, Seven Yu Elder went ahead, turning into a streak of light and soaring toward the most central, most sacred area of this ancient holy land.

Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen stayed side by side, closely following behind.

After them came the various‑mooded, heart‑racing Ziyang Shen, Ye Beichen, Ao Tianyin and all the other Heavenly Pride who participated in the trial.

Everyone's gaze involuntarily followed the two young figures ahead who were about to be crowned, filled with awe, envy, and emotion.

Further ahead, the outline of a towering platform of indescribable grandeur and sanctity became gradually clear amid the swirling Chaos Qi and the myriad Daoic sunrise glows — that was the Divine Platform of the Great Thousand Divine Universe, the symbol of supreme glory and the venue for the grandest ceremony!

The crowd descended onto the immensely spacious plaza before the Divine Platform.

The Divine Platform rose to a height of a hundred‑billion zhang, its whole body seeming forged from Chaos Divine Jade and Immortal Celestial Gold, engraved with primordial Dao patterns like Open Heaven and Split Earth; its 9,999,999,999,999‑level steps spiraled upward, reaching the summit.

At the summit, faint silhouettes of two Supreme Thrones shrouded in Chaos Qi could be seen.

The ceremony was solemn and dignified.

At this moment, not only they, but also representatives of many other Dao lineages from the Great Thousand Divine Universe arrived here to witness this great event.

Under the presiding of Seven Yu Elder, and witnessed by the nine Dao Master Envoys and all Heavenly Pride, Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen stepped onto the Divine Platform side by side, step by step.

The celestial sound of Tiandao rang out spontaneously, endless sunrise glows cascaded down, and law petals fluttered about.

When the two finally stood on the summit, Seven Yu Elder personally placed the sacred crown symbolizing Holy Son authority and glory upon their heads, and draped over their shoulders the Holy Son robe embroidered with sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, and realms, imbued with supreme protective power.

In an instant, the auras of the two linked with the entire Divine Platform and even the supreme cosmic fortune of the Great Thousand Divine Universe, and a grand, noble, transcendent Holy Son bearing naturally radiated outward.

Crowned with the Holy Crown, cloaked in the Holy Robe!

From now on, they are the only two Holy Son of this era in the Great Thousand Divine Universe!

Their status is exceedingly noble, above all True‑Transmission disciples, directly subordinate to the supreme Lord of the Universe, receiving the full cultivation and protection of the Great Thousand Divine Universe, possessing unimaginable authority and standing, even able to receive personal guidance from the Lord of the Universe!

"Present the Holy Son Ye!"

"Present the Holy Son Feng!"

Below the platform, all the young Heavenly Pride, including the proud Ziyang Shen, Ye Beichen and others, at this moment were sincerely delighted, bowed together, and let out reverent shouts that shook the heavens.

No one raised any objection, because everyone felt that these dual Holy seats could belong to no one but Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen!

Truly deserved!

The coronation ceremony concluded, and the sacred radiance gradually subdued.

Seven Yu Elder stood on the summit, his gaze sweeping over the Heavenly Pride below who had also performed excellently and shown unparalleled potential in the Holy Son selection battle, a faint smile appearing on his face.

At this moment, the other Dao representatives below exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly.

Their purpose in coming, besides overseeing the selection, was another important task: to recruit fresh blood for their respective heavens, especially these top‑tier seedlings.

The High Dao Master Envoy who had earlier announced the start first turned his gaze to the majestic aura of Ziyang Shen below, his face breaking into a warm, enthusiastic smile, his voice resonant: "Zi Xiaoyou, your foundation is solid and your talent unparalleled; would you be willing to join under my Purple Heaven Dao? If so, you may immediately become a true‑transmission disciple of Purple Heaven Dao, taught personally by the Dao Lord, who will grant you supreme killing techniques and the Ancient Heavenly Skill!"

Another Dao Master Envoy, his face bright and clear, looked at the lazy‑standing yet unfathomable Ye Beichen and said: "Ye Beichen Xiaoyou, your innate talent for the Dao of Space‑Time is extraordinary, your methods subtle and inscrutable, perfectly aligning with our Xuan Tian Dao's pursuit of the profound and investigation of the Space‑Time Origin. Join Xuan Tian Dao, and not only will you be granted a true‑transmission position, but also access to the 'Space‑Time Ancient Hall' to comprehend the lost era's Space‑Time scriptures!"

Immediately thereafter, the other Dao Master Envoys also began to speak.

"Ao Tianyin Xiaoyou, your Golden Emperor Dragon Bloodline is pure and vast, your battle spirit unmatched; you should join our War Heaven Dao, to nurture war with war, and become a dragon soaring to the heavens!"

"Chen Shimei Xiaoyou, the myriad facets of the mortal world, the seven emotions refined in the heart, the Dao heart enlightened—perfectly suited for our Emotion Heaven Dao…"

"You, the one who wields the destructive blade intent, would you be willing to come to our Blade Heaven Dao?"

…

Ziyang Shen, Ye Beichen, Ao Tianyin, and several other outstanding Heavenly Pride such as Chen Shimei and Bei Daoke, all received enthusiastic recruitment—and even competition—from at least one, sometimes multiple, Dao Master Envoys.

The Great Thousand Divine Universe, encompassing all phenomena, boundless and vast, subdivides into many heavens, each with its own strengths, such as Purple Heaven Dao, Xuan Tian Dao, War Heaven Dao, Blade Heaven Dao, Sword Heaven Dao, Thunder Heaven Dao, Emotion Heaven Dao, Law Heaven Dao, Body Heaven Dao, Lust Heaven Dao, Water Heaven Dao, Beast Heaven Dao, Charm Heaven Dao, Swallow Heaven Dao, and so on, almost covering every mainstream Dao direction of the Zhutian Wanjie, there is always one that suits oneself.

These top‑tier Heavenly Pride gave brief thought, weighing their own path against the conditions offered by the Dao Master Envoys, and soon made their choices.

Ziyang Shen chose Purple Heaven Dao, becoming a true‑transmission disciple of Purple Heaven Dao.

Ye Beichen chose the mysterious and profound Xuan Tian Dao, becoming a true‑transmission disciple of Xuan Tian Dao.

Ao Tianyin joined the War Heaven Dao.

Chen Shimei joined the Emotion Heaven Dao, which focuses on refining the heart and cultivating emotion.

Bei Daoke naturally entered the Blade Heaven Dao.

…

Each Heavenly Pride who chose to join officially becomes part of the colossal Great Thousand Divine Universe, receiving the most systematic cultivation and resource allocation within their chosen heaven, with limitless future achievement.

Soon, all the Dao Master Envoys had recruited the talents they coveted, each showing a satisfied expression.

They no longer lingered; after bowing and taking leave of Seven Yu Elder, they took their newly acquired true‑transmission disciples, turned into streams of light, broke through the void, and headed to the cultivation sanctuaries of their respective heavens.

The six Guiding Elders responsible for overseeing the trial, including Lao Ning and Lao Mo, at this moment also completed their mission, offered a respectful bow to Seven Yu Elder, and then departed.

In the blink of an eye, the once bustling plaza before the Divine Platform became much emptier, leaving only Seven Yu Elder and the newly crowned Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen.

Seven Yu Elder turned, gazing at the two freshly forged, fate‑blessed young Holy Son before him; his gaunt face showed an even warmer smile than before, his eyes full of appreciation and expectation.

"Hehe, congratulations to you both, Ye Xiaoyou, Feng Xiaoyou."

Seven Yu Elder's voice carried a hint of satisfaction.

"You have officially become the Holy Son of this era in our Great Thousand Divine Universe. Your performance in the trial, especially the astonishing combat power in the final selection, the Lord of the Universe is already fully aware of."

He paused briefly, his tone becoming even more solemn, even tinged with an ineffable depth:

"The Lord of the Universe… holds great appreciation for you."

"Now, come with me."

Seven Yu Elder's gaze turned to the deepest part of the sacred land of the Great Thousand Divine Universe, where clouds and mist swirled, Chaos Qi permeated, and the outline of a supreme hall seemingly situated at the origin of time and space of the Zhutian Wanjie could be faintly seen, exuding an unparalleled majesty that compels all Dao to submit and all heavens to worship.

"Go pay homage... to the Lord of the Universe."

Go see the one who governs the Great Thousand Divine Universe, overlooks the succession of epochs, truly standing at the absolute peak of the Zhutian Wanjie... the supreme, unparalleled existence!

Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen, upon hearing this, felt a chill of resolve, and instantly their eyes burst with brilliant light.

They took a deep breath, suppressed the turbulence in their hearts, and gave a solemn nod toward Seven Yu Elder.