Chapter 1465: New Universe, The Discussion of the Heavens

None of the Everlasting Saints could remain calm.

A new dynasty was being established; a new cosmic era was about to begin. This was a new universe, a century-long dynasty unlike any ancient era!

The great war had just ended, and it was time to distribute rewards based on merit.

Who among them wasn't excited?

Although they might not secure a Seat of the Great Dao, there were other benefits...

These Everlasting Saints murmured amongst themselves.

The previous generations of Insect Race Matriarchs listened to their words, secretly sighed with a bitter feeling, and said, "The Heavenly Emperor is probably the ultimate trump card that defeated our era! Because any rigid trump card has the potential to be overcome, but an existence whose wisdom transcends all cosmic eras, one who can adapt to any situation, is the most difficult to defeat."

As soon as these words were spoken, Tu Xin and others readily agreed.

Even Zhi Zhu remarked, "If it were me, I would also choose this method to dictate the future. It's the optimal solution! Simply use a living genius to crush everything; no matter what prodigy appears in the future, just ensure there's an even greater one... I truly lack their wisdom! But I also couldn't achieve such a feat."

The crowd discussed, filled with both bitterness and helplessness.

At this point, victory and defeat were decided. They could only complain within their confines and summarize their past mistakes.

"How could you possibly imagine the wisdom of the Ultra-Ancient Gods and others?" Qiu Mingshan Che Su spoke with disdain and joined their discussion, "We simply cannot fathom the minds of those three existences; they have always been enigmatic. The more our cultivation level increases, the more we understand, and the more those three presences inspire profound reverence!"

Everyone listened, their minds shaken.

"But how was the Heavenly Emperor born?" someone still asked.

Although Qiu Mingshan Che Su didn't understand and his knowledge of such profound matters was far inferior to these cosmic peak existences, he still said, "Hmph, with our current knowledge, we simply can't comprehend it. Perhaps in the future, we will."

Tu Xin, on the other hand, honestly replied, "Perhaps during the process of reaching the Twelfth Order, collapsing the singularity of the grand universe, destroying the entire cosmos, and initiating a new creation for our cosmic era, in the transition from Eleventh Order to Twelfth Order, there's a possibility of giving birth to offspring?"

"There seems to be a slight possibility, but it would require a very meticulous plan," said the previous generations of Insect Race Matriarchs. "Perhaps in an instant, while still retaining consciousness, one could instantaneously give birth to an heir?"

Everyone began to discuss.

"They said they were exploring the Twelfth Order!" Zhi Zhu pondered. "It's not just about one becoming a Creator God and entering the Twelfth Order; it's probably also about giving birth to Twelfth Order offspring, which is part of their research into this realm!"

"Indeed, that's true. This isn't just a means to suppress the new cosmic beings; it's also a channel to investigate the next realm."

Tu Xin said with a face full of awe, "The Heavenly Emperor, as an existence born extraordinary, might truly have the possibility of entering the Twelfth Order realm without losing their self."

In the distance, Xu Zhi's expression grew a little odd.

He watched the triumphant Qiu Mingshan Che Su, who in the blink of an eye had blended in with these peak cosmic existences, integrating completely... Xu Zhi felt a bit uncomfortable.

How are you so adept?

But Xu Zhi had to admit that Qiu Mingshan Che Su always possessed a strange charm and strong charisma.

"Indeed, it was wise of me not to reveal too much about the ancient prehistoric 'history' earlier," Xu Zhi thought, his expression becoming strange. "They will complete the narrative to the most perfect state themselves."

However, seeing these peak cosmic existences merging together, Xu Zhi felt at ease.

After all, they were already his new Insect Race... Or rather, the entire universe had completely become a part of him.

Xu Zhi continued to listen, seeing what other thoughts and opinions they had, as he needed to collect various suggestions before conducting a comprehensive study.

At this moment, Rong Cheng, standing nearby, indeed began to discuss, looking at the palace with envy and saying, "After this grand discussion, those prehistoric existences will likely establish a new era, once again ruling our cosmic epoch, and arrange our affairs. What do you think will happen?"

"The distribution of the Seats of the Great Dao?"

Zhi Zhu said, "This universe has ten seats. I have one, the Heavenly Emperor has one, leaving eight. I wonder if those prehistoric existences will re-occup a seat."

Although the prehistoric existences were already Eleventh-Order singularity beings, they were always rootless wanderers, without a fixed cosmic dojo to reside in.

While still invincible, they certainly couldn't defeat the current Eleventh-Order beings of this universe who had foundations and a cosmic home.

They could completely re-occup a seat, taking control of a cosmic domain... If they each re-occupied a seat, it would effectively be a direct waste of cosmic seats... a huge waste of Eleventh-Order positions. Giving seats to those who were already Eleventh-Order would only give them a new foundation, whereas giving seats to others could allow for the birth of new Eleventh-Order beings.

"But what's this talk of waste or not?" Zhi Zhu chuckled and said, "How dare we object? If they don't occupy seats and are willing to remain Eleventh-Order prehistoric beings without a cosmic domain or foundation, then there would be eight seats to divide. But if they do occupy seats... there might only be five, or even four seats left. Everyone, don't think too much about it."

Everyone's face turned bitter.

How these would be distributed completely depended on their will...

At this point, this universe would reach its capacity!

A single universe only had so many positions... For them to break through and become new Eleventh-Order beings, they would have to wait for the next cosmic era, for the universe to explode, collapse, and then evolve and grow again, only then would there be a place for them!

But if they didn't become Eleventh-Order, how could they survive the great collapse of the universe, the return of the cosmos?

When the universe ceased to exist, they were bound to perish, with absolutely no possibility of living to the next era. This was simply an insoluble problem.

"I don't know," Tu Xin paused, "but when they summon us in, it will surely be to establish the framework for the new cosmic era."

Xu Zhi secretly listened, observing the unease of these existences, and merely pondered.

A sound echoed!

From within the palace, a voice suddenly echoed:

"You may all enter."

All the existences on the grand plaza outside completely ceased their discussion and walked in respectfully.

Even the defeated, such as Tu Xin and the previous generations of Insect Race Matriarchs, felt even more unsettled, unsure how these prehistoric existences from the ancient universe would deal with them.

Everyone entered slowly.

Inside a brightly lit golden hall, they saw only the Heavenly Emperor seated high on a throne.

The three ancient prehistoric Eleventh-Order beings, as well as the ancient prehistoric Creator God who had just stepped down and regained their self-will, were nowhere to be seen.

"Ultimately, this is the era of the new universe," the Heavenly Emperor said calmly from the throne. "The ancients from prehistoric times are unwilling to interfere much with the new era. They have merely receded into obscurity within the age, developing their own forces anew and researching what interests them. The Universe Garden, the Buddhist Dao, and the Cosmic Mother River—these three major systems will still fluctuate in the future universe. You can even go and apprentice yourselves to them."

Everyone below held their breath.

The prehistoric existences would not interfere with the development of the new era because they had already moved towards decay, having passed their peak, their prime, their years of abundant energy...

The Heavenly Emperor, though seemingly from prehistoric times, was actually caught between two universes. In a sense, he was indeed a being of the new era, still young and full of courage.

Wait a moment...

If the prehistoric existences were giving them the opportunity, wouldn't that mean...

The faces of some peak cosmic existences instantly lit up with excitement. They gazed at this son of the Creator God, who was now ruling and overseeing this current cosmic era.

"The era has changed the destined trajectory of the future," the Heavenly Emperor calmly stated from his high position. "The arrival of seemingly decaying existences has, in fact, inaugurated an unprecedented new age, an age where no one can truly decay."

The Heavenly Emperor, seated high, spoke calmly, "As I said before, you may all fully unleash your potential, wisdom, and talent, reach your absolute peak, and attempt to overthrow me... I shall forever remain above the heavens, and all beings may come to challenge me."

Everyone's pupils contracted.

These words were still as domineering.

However, they were ecstatic. No one could unilaterally rule for eternity, lording over everything. This was the fairest, most just, and most brilliantly exciting era!

Even Tu Xin grew excited.

This meant that they, the new beings, would still be the protagonists of this era...

The Heavenly Emperor, from his high seat, said, "The new era contains infinite positions. Have any of you deduced the future structure?"

Tu Xin attempted to deduce but secretly shook his head.

The Insect Race Matriarchs also fell silent; even together, they couldn't perceive the altered future.

Even Zhi Zhu, who had already broken through to the Eleventh Order, couldn't see the future's structure, because in their eyes, the universe had reached its growth limit and was completely mature.

With ten seats filled, the future structure should have no more variables.

The power of the singularity was the ultimate power of the universe. No one could possess power beyond 'truth'; even the Twelfth Order merely expanded the 'quantity' of truth.

"Not being able to see the future is precisely what makes it the most incredible and dreamlike future," The Heavenly Emperor, seated on the throne, looked down and calmly stated, "Currently, there are eight Seats of the Great Dao. Those with virtue shall occupy them. Anyone who can deduce a future beneficial to the universe, allowing it to grow again, truly strategizing for the cosmic beings, and opening up new futures for the powerful—a Seat of the Great Dao... is destined for you."

As soon as these words fell, everyone was completely thrilled.

"This grand discussion will determine the future of the universe, the grand trend of the next hundred billion years, establishing a heart for heaven and earth, and a destiny for all beings." The Heavenly Emperor, seated on his high throne, his gaze filled with dominance and sharpness, swept his eyes downwards.

"You may all speak freely."