Just as Ji Chengtian solemnly read out the imperial edict, he carefully arranged and dispatched his princes to the five kingdoms to read it out simultaneously.
Just after they finished reading out their names one by one, an amazing scene unfolded.
The fortunes of the five kingdoms rose like giant pillars from the ground, their momentum overwhelming, and flew towards the Hong Kingdom.
At the same time, the golden pillar of the Hong Kingdom's fortune also soared into the sky.
Six pillars of energy, shimmering with golden light, seemed to be drawn together by some mysterious force.
However, these breathtaking scenes are invisible to the naked eye.
Within this mysterious scene, an indescribable power seems to be quietly surging.
Ji Chengtian looked up at the sky and could see the magical pillar of fortune. He could feel a grand aura gradually forming.
Lin Ao and Heavenly Mandate narrowed their eyes slightly, as they could clearly see the convergence of the six golden pillars of energy.
Gu Wanqing, Long Aotian, and the others also looked up at the sky.
The parts of the hand autonomously merge into their bodies.
"Apart from the Chu State, all the forces of Heavenly Mandate in this world have converged... It's truly magnificent. With such a commotion, even Fate has probably noticed it."
Lin Ao said softly, feeling incredibly comfortable as a large amount of Heavenly Mandate power flowed into his body.
"Yes, Fate will surely sense this change in power. So I went up to absorb it to prevent any accidents."
Heavenly Mandate had now returned to its original form and was preparing to begin the absorption process.
In the countryside, although people cannot see the pillar of destiny, they seem to be able to sense an unusual atmosphere.
A vibrant atmosphere permeated the streets, with people discussing the country's changes and future Fate.
In every corner of the five countries, those who were once citizens were also experiencing a mix of complex emotions.
They were filled with anticipation for the new country, yet also worried about the unknown future.
However, they also know that the changing of the times is inevitable.
With the merging of destiny, the Hong Kingdom, no, the current Hong Kingdom, has ushered in a new historical moment.
"I will be in a deep sleep for a while, Lin Ao, so be careful."
Heavenly Mandate glanced at Lin Ao beside him, a hint of worry in his eyes.
Lin Ao seemed to sense something, and he took the initiative to take Heavenly Mandate's hand.
It felt slightly cool to the touch, and Lin Ao looked at Heavenly Mandate with tenderness.
Heavenly Mandate paused slightly, his gaze falling on the hand held by Lin Ao, a strange emotion spreading through his heart.
Lin Ao looked at Heavenly Mandate, his eyes filled with determination and longing.
He longed to fight this final battle with Fate —it was either him or her.
"Don't worry, I'll be careful. I'll wait for you, and then let's end this and go back to our lives."
Lin Ao's voice was steady and powerful.
There was a different look in Heavenly Mandate's eyes. This time, she did not pull her hand away. She nodded slightly, and the worry in her heart was relieved a little.
Boom!!!
A clap of thunder interrupted everyone's thoughts.
Above the Hong Kingdom, in addition to the golden power of Heavenly Mandate, pale red energy surged from all directions. The two forces collided, producing a thunderous sound.
The pale red power of Fate gradually deepens in color.
The expressions on everyone's faces instantly turned serious.
Lin Ao stared intently at the ever-deepening color of the power of Fate, a strong sense of unease welling up within him.
These are all forces of Fate that have been hovering high in the sky, and now they have converged.
" Fate reacts faster than we imagine."
Lin Ao said with a frown.
A pair of red hands appeared, formed from the dark red power of Fate.
It hurtled towards the pillar of Heavenly Mandate power, and the two forces collided, generating a powerful shockwave.
The surrounding houses and trees were swaying precariously in the strong wind.
Just as the dark red Hand of Fate clashed fiercely with the pillar of Heavenly Mandate power, a huge vortex suddenly appeared in the sky.
The intense fluctuations made the entire space seem to tremble.
Immediately afterwards, a gigantic phantom of Fate slowly emerged, radiating a terrifying pressure that seemed capable of shrouding the entire world in its shadow.
" Heavenly Mandate!!! Lin Ao!!!!"
A faint voice echoed from the phantom.
Heavenly Mandate's eyes sharpened, and her body shone brightly. She moved her hands, and mysterious runes swirled around her.
"You dare to cause trouble here, my tiny home turf?"
The voice of Heavenly Mandate resounded like thunder in the sky.
She thrust her hands forward with a sudden burst of energy, and a dazzling golden light surged toward the phantom of Fate like a torrent.
The light contained a powerful force of Heavenly Mandate, and wherever it passed, space was torn apart with fine cracks.
The phantom of Fate seemed to sense the threat; it stretched out its other hand, attempting to block the attack of Heavenly Mandate.
The moment the golden light collided with the hand of Fate, the entire sky was illuminated, the intense light blinding everyone.
A massive shockwave spread outwards, causing surrounding houses and trees to collapse under its force.
The phantom of Fate was forced back a few steps by this powerful force, but it did not retreat. Instead, it gathered its power again, preparing to launch an even more ferocious attack.
Seeing Heavenly Mandate, Tianming muttered Niannian, and her body slowly rose up, hovering in mid-air.
Countless golden palms appeared around her, each radiating a divine light.
With a flick of his finger, Heavenly Mandate sent those slaps flying like meteors toward the phantom of Fate.
The palms grew larger as they flew, becoming as large as small mountains by the time they approached the phantom of Fate.
The phantom of Fate sensed the threat of the slap and tried to dodge, but the slap was so fast that it instantly enveloped it.
The golden palm shone with dazzling light, like a mother disciplining a child, tracing a perfect arc as it struck the illusory image of Fate.
Smack!
After a crisp crack, there was a series of sounds like firecrackers, the crackling and popping so loud it made your face hurt.
The phantom of Fate gradually blurred under this powerful attack. It let out a roar of unwilling anger, but was ultimately defeated by the power of Heavenly Mandate and disappeared into the sky.
As the phantom of Fate disappeared, the power of Fate in the sky also gradually dissipated.
Heavenly Mandate slowly descended, a look of disdain appeared on her face.
"I hate these sneaky rats the most; they'll never amount to anything..."
Heavenly Mandate couldn't resist adding a sarcastic remark.
Lin Ao and the others hurriedly surrounded him, looking at Heavenly Mandate.
" Fate won't give up so easily. Be careful from now on; it's like a venomous snake that will bite at any opportunity."
"It is destiny," said Heavenly Mandate.
Lin Ao and the others nodded in agreement.
"I'm going. Lin Ao, remember that, be careful."
Heavenly Mandate gave one last instruction before flying towards the pillar of light.
Then the entire figure blended into it.
Then a golden ribbon flew out from the pillar of light and connected to Lin Ao's body.
This golden ribbon was now unseen by everyone except Lin Ao.
" Lin Ao, I originally wanted you to come in and absorb the power with me, but the current situation doesn't allow it. This is a connection where my power is divided; as I improve, you will also improve."
The voice of Heavenly Mandate appeared in Lin Ao's mind.
This reminded him of the past when Heavenly Mandate resided within him.
"Good!"