Little Yun Tian's Martial Soul Awakening ceremony came to a close.
Once all the gifts had been received, Xie Xie and the others exchanged glances as they watched the little fellow energetically fiddle with his novel toys in Ya Li's arms, preparing to take their leave. After all, they were busy people holding high positions in the Star Alliance. Taking most of a day off to attend the ceremony was already their limit.
"Uncle Yun, Aunt Ya, we'll head back to the War Cabinet first, then. We've still got a whole bunch of green recruits waiting to be drilled." Xie Xie cupped his hands in farewell.
The others voiced their agreement and were just about to activate their spatial locators to leave.
"Don't rush off just yet."
Tang Linyuan rose from his stone chair. The warmth faded from his face, replaced by the solemn bearing of the Star Alliance's Supreme Speaker.
"You've spent more than six years consolidating your cultivation in the quasi-god realm. After suppressing yourselves for so long, not only are your foundations utterly unassailable, but your perception of the various laws has also reached its limit." Tang Linyuan looked at Xie Xie, Tang Wulin, and the others, his tone brooking no argument.
"Since everyone is here, it's time to face your final heavenly tribulation and break free of your cocoons to become gods. No chosen day is better than the day at hand. Let's do it today."
At those words, everyone, who had still been somewhat relaxed, instantly froze in place.
Xie Xie's eyes widened as he pointed at his own nose. "Wait, boss, just like that? This is the heavenly tribulation for becoming a god! We haven't even mentally prepared ourselves. You're launching a surprise attack without giving us time to warm up!"
Tang Wulin scratched