Honoring Li Tan

Ming gave a slight nod, his gaze settling on the Military Formation to the right.

"Li Tan"

A figure resembling an ancient Demon God strode forward. Slayer Qi condensed around Li Tan like a solid substance, faintly forming blood-red battle armor. Every step he took seemed to make the Great Earth tremble.

His cultivation had likewise reached the Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal Peak Stage. The battle blade hanging at his waist had drunk the blood of the Myriad Races and now restrained its boundless sharpness. He respectfully saluted Ming!

"Your Majesty, I am here!"

"You led the right-wing army in conquering those who refused to submit, sweeping across the Eight Desolates and standing unrivaled among the three armies. Today, I officially edict you as the 'God of War,' granting you eternal enjoyment of Human Dao incense offerings!"

"I also confer upon you the title of 'Supreme Monarch of the Nine Extremes.' You shall govern the Realm of Li Fire in the south, command the weapons and campaigns of Great Xia, guard the nation's destiny, and protect the Dao through martial might!"

An equally vast stream of Merit Power and the Destiny River spontaneously poured into Li Tan. A resplendent Merit Golden Wheel immediately appeared behind his head.

The illusory image of an imperial crown burning with blood-red flames, woven from the power of the Great Earth and the Slayer Qi of slaughter, slowly emerged above his head.

The Destiny River of the southern territory appeared behind him. Countless spirits of soldiers who had fought through bloodshed seemed to roar in response from within it.

In the next moment, above the Sea of Destiny Clouds, the Human Way Investiture of the Gods erupted with dazzling golden light. Li Tan's name appeared beside Xuanyuan's, standing on equal footing with him. Both were