As soon as Nine Cauldrons and the others left, Li Tianming briefly soothed the Divine Treasury Clan members present, then turned to the Destiny Army members with a grave expression. "Pass down the order: gather every Heavenly Emperor Sect disciple in the Destiny Army and proceed to Old Capital Square at once."
Everyone was baffled, unable to discern Li Tianming's intentions, but they still responded loudly.
"Understood!"
At the same time, the Divine Treasury Clan higher-ups in the Governor's Residence, along with some members of the Destiny Army, followed behind Li Tianming as they left the residence together.
News swiftly spread among the Heavenly Emperor Sect disciples, stirring up quite a wave.
Everyone began guessing what exactly had happened.
A moment later.
In Old Capital Square.
Over a thousand Heavenly Emperor Sect disciples had assembled. Every one of them was vigorous and full of spirit, the future lifeblood of the Heavenly Emperor Sect.
Their first battle had been a sweeping victory, instilling in their hearts the confidence of an army of tigers and wolves.
Now, faced with this sudden summons, they were also somewhat puzzled.
"Why gather everyone so suddenly? Wouldn't a notice through the Communication Star Tower have been enough?"
"Could it be that those nearby star systems haven't learned their lesson and want to invade again? If so, we'll make sure they come but never return!"
"But... why summon only us from the Heavenly Emperor Sect, and not the other brothers...?"
Their minds were full of questions, and all sorts of speculation filled the air. Yet in the end, they could only wait for Li Tianming to reveal the answer.
Li Tianming's golden-black eyes swept over the crowd as he slowly spoke. "Everyone, the Young Imperial Sovereign has sent word from the Greater Divine Treasury Star System.