Within Human Emperor Heaven's Human Emperor Hall, a Sea of Stars evolved. Numerous Human Race Divine Saints gathered atop thrones that seemed forged from countless stars and celestial bodies.
Even the marquises stationed throughout the lands had come. Those too far away had sent avatars of Human Emperor Heaven's Divine Will that remained in Human Emperor Heaven.
"...The Marquis Conference has been convened ahead of schedule for this very matter. What do you all think?"
Seated upon the Human Emperor throne, Wang Yuanshi swept his gaze across the assembled marquises. He spoke calmly and without preamble, directly revealing the purpose of this gathering.
"The Human Emperor intends to reclaim the destiny authorities of every marquis?"
Saint Heavenly King's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly as he looked at Wang Yuanshi, who sat upright upon his throne like a crouching tiger and coiled dragon. His aura was sacred and vast, as though the Dao itself had descended upon the Thirty-Three Heavens.
"Reclaim the destiny..."
Saint Heavenly King was not the only one. Saint Sword King, Holy Radiance King, and the other marquises all secretly frowned.
Human Race destiny originated from the ancient Xi Huang.
With a single battle, he defeated the Saints of the Cang Race, split apart the Vast Continent, and seized Heavenly Dao Authority to transform it into Human Race destiny, establishing the Human Race's enduring prosperity through countless years.
Even after suffering great calamities, the Human Race could recover its strength within a short time.
To the Human Race, it was of paramount importance.
For the marquises, it was also what allowed them to break free from the suppression of the Vast Continent and travel the heavens to cultivate.
Especially for the Divine Saints. Over millions of years in the Vast Continent, who knew how much foundation they had accumulated