As spring gave way to autumn, the old was replaced by the new.
Veteran Heavenly Emperors died, while a new generation of Heavenly Emperors was born.
Setting aside those Outer Heavens that had long since vanished, there were only thirty-three Heavenly Emperors in total. The birth of every new Heavenly Emperor was a major event for the universe itself.
To sit upon that throne, even for only a short time, was a symbol of strength.
Fan Lang officially became the Heavenly Emperor of Void Traverse Heaven, triggering the corresponding phenomena.
The entirety of Void Traverse Heaven shook violently. Void Qi erupted outward like a volcanic blast, drawing arcs through the sky before falling back within the borders of the Outer Heavens.
Sealed regions throughout Void Traverse Heaven opened themselves to Fan Lang, allowing him to come and go freely. There were continents, flowing waters, hidden realms, and secret places waiting to be explored. At the center, a stone stele rose from the ground, bearing Fan Lang's name in sweeping, dragon-like script.
The other Outer Heavens resonated with it, echoing Void Traverse Heaven from afar.
The Universe Will congratulated Fan Lang, sending pleasant celestial music and detonating several stars into brilliant "fireworks."
The various powers and experts throughout the universe also sent their congratulations. The Supreme God Alliance, Dao Court, the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, Netherworld Palace, and the rest—none were absent. These were all among the universe's foremost powers.
In truth, ever since Fan Lang had returned forcefully from the mist region, many factions had already extended olive branches to him and sought to recruit him. He had merely responded coldly, without rushing to make a decision.
According to the normal course of future history, the Daoist Sect faction known as Dao Court would rise to prominence, replacing the