One by one, powerful figures took the stage, yet none of them ascended the altar with tears or the usual solemnity of paying homage to the sages of the past. At this moment, each of them used their spiritual power as a guide to showcase the might of their sects to the world.
The grandeur of Martial Emperor City... the vastness of the Star Moon Sect... the swordsmanship of the Heavenly Sword Alliance... the mystery of Yuxu Palace...
Not only the top ten sects of the world, but when Wu Xingyun stepped onto the altar, it reached an unprecedented height.
Wu Xingyun, accompanied by numerous strong figures from the Demonic Sect, displayed the elegance of their sect.
At this moment, the righteous path of the world understood why Chu Xinghe invited them to the stage. The Battle of Exorcism was a remembrance of the past.
It brought the people back to those glorious years, ensuring that the world would not forget the achievements of the sages.
Speaking of today, it was to echo a thousand years ago, when powerful figures fell, and now, a thousand years later, they reemerge.
This is a response spanning a millennium. Even Chu Xinghe of the Demonic Sect gave them the opportunity to ascend the altar.
Because the sages of the Demonic Sect also perished in that great battle. Why should only the righteous path be allowed to commemorate? Does the Demonic Sect not deserve to honor their ancestors in this Millennium Grand Festival?
No matter what the Demonic Sect has done in the past, at this moment, the sacrifices of their predecessors grant them the right to ascend the altar.As each powerful figure showcased their prowess, echoing a thousand years, countless young people across the world were filled with passion.
They were proud of the numerous strong figures of today.
Who doesn't long to become a powerful figure?
Perhaps on the path to becoming strong, countless people forgot why they embarked on this journey, and many chose to give up.
But at this moment, everyone felt their inner desire reignited.
Looking at those peerless figures on the altar, one day, we too shall have the right to ascend to the heavens.
Countless young people who once gave up due to talent or various reasons were reignited with passion. They swore to the heavens that while they may not be able to sacrifice their lives for the world like the sages of a thousand years ago, they can show the sages that we, the cultivators, will bravely climb to the peak!
The images on the Grand Sky Mirror shifted once more, now showing the Grand Sky Sect.
The Grand Sky Mirror flew over the ruins of the City of Ten Thousand Evils, gradually moving towards each palace of the Grand Sky Sect.
This scene seemed like a transformation from destruction to rebirth, and then to a peak.
Rows of magnificent palaces, disciples of the Grand Sky Sect full of vigor, each palace of the Grand Sky Sect was displayed to the world for the first time.
The grandeur of the Grand Sky Palace, the majesty of the Spirit Crane Palace, the vitality of the Green Wood Palace, the mystery of the Eternal Spring Palace, the eeriness of the Dark Moon Palace...
Each palace of the Grand Sky Sect showcased the dominance and heritage of the world's number one sect.
It also declared that a thousand years later, this era belongs to the Grand Sky Sect.
Gu Mingchao watched the images on the Grand Sky Mirror with fervor. As the number one in the world, he couldn't remember the last time he felt such passion, but at this moment, he couldn't contain his excitement.
The Great Elder's old face blossomed into a smile, wanting to exclaim, "God Bless Grand Sky Sect! God Bless Blazing Sun Continent!"
And just as the Grand Sky Sect's palaces finished their display, Ma Liang controlled the Grand Sky Mirror to focus on Senior Brother Xinghe, and Chu Xinghe appeared on the Grand Sky Mirror once more.
Chu Xinghe looked bewildered... What the... this wasn't part of the plan...
Wasn't it agreed that the display would end after showcasing the Grand Sky Sect? Ma Liang, what the hell are you doing?
But facing the images on the Grand Sky Mirror, Chu Xinghe knew he couldn't just stand there... he had to say something.
But what should he say?
After thinking it over, the atmosphere had already reached this point, right? So he decided to speak.
Chu Xinghe gritted his teeth, stomped his foot, and spread his arms wide.
"This prosperous age is as you wished!"
Another seven words... but at this moment, these seven words carried a completely different sentiment than before.
What does it mean, "This prosperous age is as you wished"? At this moment, looking at the red lanterns and countless colorful flags swaying in the wind on the altar behind Chu Xinghe, combined with this sentence, Chu Xinghe was speaking to the sages of a thousand years ago.
What did the sages sacrifice their lives for back then?
They gave their lives to bring hope to future generations, to exchange their lives for peace.
So isn't this prosperous age exactly what the sages wished for?
At this moment, all eyes were on Chu Xinghe, everyone looking at the colorful flags and red lanterns behind him. Recalling Chu Xinghe's red festive theme earlier, everyone understood.
So this is what Xinghe meant.
The red theme Xinghe chose was hiding so much meaning.
When asked what the Battle of Exorcism was, and when no one could answer, the red was a self-mockery of the world.
Then, leading everyone across a thousand years to showcase the Battle of Exorcism, the red was the blood of the sages!
Afterwards, as various big shots took the stage to display their strength, the red was a celebration of today.
Finally, with the words "This prosperous age is as you wished," the red was an embellishment of this prosperous age!
Chu Xinghe wanted to use this red to honor the sages and this prosperous age.
A thousand years have passed since the Millennium Grand Festival... it's time to move on from sorrow, to let the sages see, this prosperous age is as you wished!
"This prosperous age is as you wished!" someone shouted, leading the chant.
In an instant, the entire altar in the City of Ten Thousand Evils, whether big shots or disciples, whether righteous or demonic, all spoke in unison.
"This prosperous age is as you wished!"
"This prosperous age is as you wished..."
The cries seemed to carry an unparalleled infectious power, not just in the City of Ten Thousand Evils.
In Central State City... Yu City... Bing City... every city in the world, everyone raised their arms to the sky and shouted!
"This prosperous age is as you wished!"
These short seven words, at this moment, connected the entire Blazing Sun Continent, regardless of righteousness or evil, high or low.
At this moment, no matter where you were on the Blazing Sun Continent, you could hear, "This prosperous age is as you wished!"
"Boom!"
Just as the whole world was fervently shouting "This prosperous age is as you wished," a sudden thunderclap resounded in the sky.
The thunder tore through the void, and in an instant, countless golden rays of light emerged from the shattered void.
One... two... countless phantoms flew out from the void, turning the entire sky golden.
This sudden appearance of phantoms left the entire Blazing Sun Continent stunned.
At this moment, as everyone looked closely, the golden phantoms in the sky were smiling remnants of souls!
And these remnants were none other than the countless holy souls who perished in the Battle of Exorcism a thousand years ago!
"Ancestors... it's the ancestors... the holy souls are undying, returning to witness the prosperous age!"
At this moment, both powerful figures and ordinary people were dumbfounded.
No one expected that today's collective shout to the heavens, "This prosperous age is as you wished," would awaken the undying holy souls of the sages who had slumbered for a thousand years.
Countless holy souls stood above the nine heavens, as if witnessing the current prosperous age!
But just as everyone was stunned by the sudden appearance of the holy souls, in the sky, the ancestor holy soul of Martial Emperor City suddenly showered golden light, and the place where the golden light fell was precisely where Cheng Xiaotian stood.
The golden light transformed from the holy soul instantly entered Cheng Xiaotian's body, freezing him in place as if immobilized.
"Holy Soul Inheritance! It's the Holy Soul Inheritance!" The people of Martial Emperor City were moved to tears.
Back then, the ancestors of Martial Emperor City died in the City of Ten Thousand Evils, and countless inheritances of Martial Emperor City disappeared with them. But today, the ancestors were awakened by Chu Xinghe's words, "This prosperous age is as you wished," and the undying holy souls used their last strength to contribute to this prosperous age!
Another holy soul descended from the sky! Another inheritance began!
As golden rays of light from the holy souls descended from the sky, countless inheritances were activated at this moment.
Wu Xingyun looked at the inheritance left by the sages of the Demonic Sect with tears of excitement.
At this moment, he was not the Demon Emperor, he was just Wu Xingyun!
The inheritances continued, and the holy souls from a thousand years ago used their last remnants to tell everyone that suffering will pass, prosperity will surely come, and this prosperous age, not only includes you, but we are here to witness it too.
Throughout the Blazing Sun Continent, countless holy souls found their descendants, their inheritors, using their inheritances to contribute to this prosperous age.
Not only the holy soul inheritances, but with the reappearance of the holy souls, everyone felt the spiritual energy around them surge.
The Battle of Exorcism back then wasn't confined to the City of Ten Thousand Evils; the battle swept across the entire Blazing Sun Continent, leaving the world devastated, mountains shattered, rivers rerouted, and the world scarred.
After that battle, much of the world's spiritual energy dissipated, and to this day, it has never returned to its former levels.
But now, with the activation of the holy souls, they used their last strength to repair the world, and the spiritual energy that had dissipated began to revive!
Whether you are a peerless strong figure or an ordinary person, with the revival of spiritual energy, this is a great boon.
Previously, you might have only reached a low position, but now with the support of spiritual energy revival, you can go higher and further!
Spiritual energy revival, holy soul inheritance! This Millennium Joy Festival is equivalent to the start of a new era, and this era is named Prosperity!
But at this moment, the one feeling most uncomfortable must be Gu Mingchao.
A thousand years ago, the Grand Sky Sect wasn't the number one sect in the world, and during the Battle of Exorcism, the Grand Sky Sect didn't have any particularly strong figures participating, so at this moment, although there were countless holy soul inheritances in the sky, there were no holy souls belonging to the Grand Sky Sect.
Watching the terrifying golden light of the holy soul inheritance from the ancestors of Martial Emperor City, Gu Mingchao was stunned.
After this inheritance, won't Martial Emperor City surpass my Grand Sky Sect?
Chu Xinghe was also bewildered.
The phrase "This prosperous age is as you wished" was entirely due to the atmosphere, so he said it when it felt right, but he never expected that it would actually bring forth the holy souls.
Initially, Chu Xinghe was worried that the appearance of so many holy souls might lead to something strange.
And indeed, something strange happened. The holy souls began to pass on their inheritances, but among these holy souls, there were no holy souls from our Grand Sky Sect...
This time, all the major sects received inheritances, and with the revival of spiritual energy, they all gained immensely.
Although our Grand Sky Sect can also enjoy the benefits of spiritual energy revival, not receiving any inheritances is a huge loss, isn't it?
But just as Chu Xinghe was pondering whether the sect was at a loss, a terrifying golden pillar of light suddenly descended from the sky, and the place where it landed...
Was right at the center of the altar where Chu Xinghe stood...