Chapter 777: Establishing the Origin Realm
Was Mandala's effort to weed out opportunists futile? After all, if the Daluo Heavenly Domain were destroyed and divided, removing the "fence sitters" would mean nothing.
However, Xiao Ze saw clearly that Mandala's actions were not in vain. Instead, they were essential to ensuring the Daluo Heavenly Domain's long term stability.
Mandala had every reason to act with confidence her strength.
The Source of Mandala's Confidence
After the Grand Hunt, with the annexation of the Blood Spirit Sect's territories, Xiao Ze refined two divine pills effective even for Earth Sovereigns. Mandala absorbed and refined these pills, successfully advancing to Upper Earth Sovereign.
With her newfound strength, Mandala didn't fear the coalition of the three faction leaders. This gave her the leverage to purge disloyal elements within Daluo Heavenly Domain without concern for leaked information.
But if her next opponent equaled her strength, even one leak could spell the domain's doom.
Satisfied with Mandala's strategic purge, Xiao Ze no longer concealed himself.
Xiao Ze's Presence Changes the Battlefield
When Xiao Ze revealed himself, the Divine Pavilion Lord's expression twisted with hatred. The injuries he had sustained in their previous encounter, leaving him bedridden and reliant on a rare divine pill for recovery, were partly Xiao Ze's doing.
"Enough of this tiresome farce," Xiao Ze said casually, waving his hand.
In an instant, the spiritual energy of the gathered faction leaders was sealed.
Thud! Thud!
Powerless, the faction leaders fell from the sky, landing awkwardly on the ground. Gasps erupted from the surrounding onlookers.
The ease with which Xiao Ze had stripped these top tier leaders of their strength was utterly shocking.
Mandala herself was momentarily stunned.
With measured steps, Xiao Ze approached Mandala, his tone calm but resolute.
"Mandala, I want to establish a new faction. Will you bring Daluo Heavenly Domain under its banner?"
Mandala blinked, surprised, but her lips soon curved into a smile. Without hesitation, she nodded.
"I will."
To Mandala, Daluo Heavenly Domain already belonged to both her and Xiao Ze. Renaming it was a trivial matter.
With a mutual understanding reestablished between them, Xiao Ze turned to the gathered crowd, his voice resonating across the battlefield.
Declaring the Origin Realm
"I am the Origin Emperor! From this day forward, the Northern Region will no longer have competing top tier factions. Only one superpower shall remain the Origin Realm!"
As the last syllable echoed, an overwhelming aura erupted from Xiao Ze, shaking the heavens and earth. The sheer pressure turned the sky gray, and the air hummed with power.
This aura transcending Earth Sovereign was unmistakable. It was the might of a Heaven Sovereign, the pinnacle of the Great Thousand World!
Unrivaled Presence
Gasps and murmurs spread through the onlookers. Xiao Ze had become a Heaven Sovereign!
The realization struck like a thunderclap. All present, from lowly cultivators to powerful leaders, knelt in reverence.
"We pay homage to the Origin Emperor!"
The power and authority of a Heaven Sovereign were absolute, inspiring both fear and awe.
Meanwhile, those who had defected from Daluo Heavenly Domain earlier were ashen faced. They had squandered their chance to serve under a rising superpower.
The faction leaders, stripped of their power and unable to stand under Xiao Ze's presence, trembled with dread. Before a Heaven Sovereign, they were no more significant than ants.
"Do any of you object?" Xiao Ze asked, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable weight.
"We dare not! We obey the Heaven Sovereign's decree!" they replied hastily, their terror palpable.
Satisfied, Xiao Ze turned to Mandala, who still wore an expression of disbelief.
"You've truly become a Heaven Sovereign?" she asked, her tone a mixture of awe and curiosity.
"Absolutely," Xiao Ze replied, smiling. "I'll prepare some more divine pills for you. As the leader of a superpower, you'll at least need to reach Peak Earth Sovereign."
Establishing Order
Xiao Ze delegated the management of the Origin Realm to Mandala, including handling the now powerless faction leaders.
Mandala executed three of the most prominent instigators but allowed the others to join the Origin Realm under strict conditions, ensuring they contributed meaningfully to its growth.
With her newfound strength and the support of Xiao Ze's Holy Flame Army, which could now contend with even lower tier Heaven Sovereigns, Mandala quickly consolidated control over the Northern Region.
News of the Origin Realm Spreads
Word of Xiao Ze's return and his founding of the Origin Realm spread like wildfire. In no time, his superpower became the dominant force of the Northern Region and began to influence the entire Tianluo Continent.
The news alarmed other powers, particularly the three superpowers in the northern territories of Tianluo Continent.
These three superpowers, which had divided 80% of the Northern Region among themselves, now faced a new rival with a Heaven Sovereign at its helm.
Their leaders, all Spiritual Heaven Sovereigns, convened to discuss the sudden emergence of the Origin Realm and how to address the threat it posed.
A Focused Leader
While external forces strategized and prepared for conflict, Xiao Ze remained unfazed.
Entrusting Mandala with full authority over the Origin Realm and the Holy Flame Army, he retreated into seclusion to refine his strength. At the same time, he created a powerful spiritual clone to focus on refining more divine pills, preparing for the inevitable battles ahead.
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