Upon hearing this, everyone followed Kusu and flew toward the highest point of Creation Star. In Universe 1, Kusu's authority over Creation Star far exceeded that of the others; even Gods of Destruction fell slightly short. Under her lead, they soon arrived at the thousandth level of Creation Star.
This was the smallest area of Creation Star, infinitely reduced in scale compared to the levels below.
Just like the God-Creation Platform Chaya had seen in Universe 6, aside from a raised divine platform rotating at the center and floating with a pale purple radiance, there was nothing else in sight. After all, those capable of reaching this highest level were surely the newest successors to the position of God of Destruction. By the time they reached this place, no further trials were needed.
Several of them stepped onto the divine platform. Upon that platform, which carried an ancient and vast aura, a towering, archaic altar that was sacred and solemn appeared before them.
The surroundings were inscribed with crooked golden characters resembling tadpoles, as well as all manner of strange abstract patterns, creating a heavy sense of history and the passage of time.
"Lord Chaya, please stand in the very center of the altar with Mephia. The inheritance ceremony for the God of Destruction will begin shortly." Kusu pointed to a small patch of ground on the altar. It was tiny, only large enough to hold two or three people.
Chaya nodded, took Mephia's hand, and walked toward the altar.
The two sat cross-legged facing one another atop the altar. Kusu stepped between them, waved her staff, and solemnly chanted something beneath her breath. Below the altar, Whis and the others watched as the inheritance ceremony began. Every one of them wore a serious, reverent expression.
As Kusu continued chanting,