Chapter 189 Chen An, receive the order! Heaven-Dominating Peak!
Limitless Hall!!!
Dressed in white robes that fluttered in the wind, Chen An stood tall and straight like a pine tree. Accompanied by Cang Wanli, Xuan Zhantian, and the sect leaders of the Great Saint, he stepped out of the main hall and onto the grand ceremony platform that had been prepared in advance.
As soon as the palace doors opened, a magnificent and awe-inspiring scene burst into view.
At the summit of the main peak of the Heaven-Dominating Sect, a sacrificial plaza spanning tens of thousands of feet had already been set up. The ground was paved with ancient black and yellow stones, each engraved with ancient patterns that gathered energy and suppressed fortune. Stepping onto it, one could feel the pure Spiritual Qi rushing towards them.
In the very center of the square, a 99-zhang-tall altar rose from the ground. The base of the altar was decorated with the Four Symbols Divine Beasts, and the body of the altar was wrapped with 99 gilded dragon patterns. At the top stood eight towering jade pillars, each with a spirit lamp in its head. The lamps shone brightly, turning the clouds in the sky into a golden glow.
Above the plaza, a million disciples of the Heaven-Dominating Sect were arranged in eight directions according to their sect rank.
True disciples wore robes stained with purple and gold, inner disciples wore blue gowns, and outer disciples wore plain robes tied at the waist, layer upon layer, stretching as far as the eye could see.
The million-strong crowd remained completely silent, all eyes fixed on the palace gate, on the excessively young figure, their eyes filled with barely suppressed awe and fervor.
On the east and west sides of the viewing platform, the heads of the Great Luo Imperial Family and various state and prefectural families were all seated. When they saw the group of people come out, they all stood up respectfully, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
As the sect leader, Xue Changfeng stepped onto the altar first, turned around and looked at the thousands of people below. His powerful and resonant voice, imbued with the cultivation of the Martial King Realm, was like thunder rolling across the sky, echoing throughout the entire Heaven-Dominating Sect mountain range, and even reaching the peaks tens of thousands of miles away.
"The auspicious time has arrived!"
"The Grand Elder's Inauguration Ceremony!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the Xiantian Realm spiritual lamps on the eight jade pillars of the altar suddenly burst forth with brilliant light!
Buzz!!~~~
The Dao patterns on the entire altar lit up simultaneously, and golden spiritual light spread and flowed along the stone patterns, transforming into complex arrays for suppressing fortune.
The sect's main vein deep underground seemed to be awakened, emitting a deep rumble. Infinite earth vein energy surged out from underground, condensing into a spiritual cloud about 100,000 feet in size above the altar.
Within the spiritual clouds, the faint phantom of a colossal Flood Dragon, a thousand feet in size, coiled and tumbled, a sight that was truly awe-inspiring.
This is the spirit of the protective array that the Heaven-Dominating Sect has inherited for tens of thousands of years. It is said that the seventh patriarch spent his entire life's cultivation to set up the Heavenly Origin Array, using the entire underground Yuan Crystal main vein as the foundation and drawing on the power of heaven Heaven Origin Grand Formation, the earth veins have condensed their spirit, and finally this Flood Dragon spirit that has guarded the sect for thousands of years was born.
When the Heaven Origin Grand Formation was at its peak, its power was terrifying. It was said to be able to withstand a full-force attack from the Saint Realm expert who surpassed the Martial Emperor Realm, and to guard the mountain gate, making it impervious to all magic.
Although time is merciless and tens of thousands of years have passed, the great formation has been eroded by wind and frost and changed with the times. Its power is no longer at its peak and it is much weaker than it was back then. However, its foundation is still there and its earth veins are still intact. It is still not something that an ordinary Martial Emperor Realm can easily shake.
It is precisely by relying on this ancient formation to guard the mountain gate that the Heaven-Dominating Sect has been able to stand at the pinnacle of Human Race martial arts for tens of thousands of years. Through countless sect turmoil, Devil Race invasions, and chaotic wars, it has remained as stable as Mount Tai, its foundation unshaken, and its prosperity lasting generation after generation, firmly ranking among the top martial arts holy lands of the Human Race.
At this moment, Cang Wanli also stepped forward, came to the front of the high platform, glanced at everyone, and then waved his right hand. A token with a purple-gold body, engraved with " Heaven-Dominating Supreme Elder Token " on one side and a domineering Flood Dragon engraved on the other, floated in the void.
As soon as the token was issued, it emitted a dazzling light, simultaneously echoing the Flood Dragon array spirit in the void.
"Now there is Chen An, a genius of unparalleled talent. At the age of seventeen, he reached the Martial Emperor Realm, slaying the Demon Emperor's avatar and safeguarding the peace of the Northern Frontier. He is a prodigy unlike any other in the history of the Human Race!"
"In the name of the Heaven-Dominating Sect Elder of the Batian Sect, and following the sect's ancient traditions, I respectfully invite Chen An to serve as the Supreme Elder of my Heaven-Dominating Sect! His position is equal to mine, and he will hold the power of life and death over the entire sect, can allocate all sect resources, and can determine the rise and fall of the sect, and will not be subject to sect rules!"
Cang Wanli roared in a deep voice, his voice resounding for miles!
"Your Majesty, please receive the order!!!"
Chen An stepped forward solemnly, took the token with both hands, and said in a deep voice, " Chen An, accept the order!"
"Welcome, Your Majesty Chen!!!"
On the high platform, Xue Changfeng and other high-ranking members of the Heaven-Dominating Sect bowed deeply to Chen An.
"Welcome, Your Majesty Chen!!!"
"Welcome, Your Majesty Chen!!!"
"Welcome, Your Majesty Chen!!!"
A million disciples of the Heaven-Dominating Sect bowed in unison, their thunderous shouts of worship sweeping across the eight wastelands and shaking the sea of clouds for thousands of miles. Their momentum was overwhelming and extremely magnificent!
The sound waves surged in layers, spreading from near to far, reaching every mountain and valley, causing the surrounding mountain ranges to hum in unison.
Holding the Supreme Elder's Token of the Heaven-Dominating Sect in his hand, and looking at the million disciples below the peak, as well as the many martial arts families who came to witness the ceremony, Chen An, who was usually calm, actually felt a surge of excitement.
"Is this what power is?!"
Millions bowed their heads, and a single word could determine the life and death of countless beings. This overwhelming pressure, which held the fate of countless beings and could influence the rise and fall of a sect with a mere glance, was something he had never experienced before.
However, Chen An quickly suppressed the excitement in his heart.
Power may be tempting, but he would never forget that this is a world of martial arts where strength reigns supreme.
Without absolute and overwhelming strength, no matter how illustrious the power or how grand the honor, it is ultimately just a mirage, a castle in the air, easily shattered.
Taking a deep breath, Chen An slowly raised his hand, and a vast yet gentle power surged forth, instantly enveloping the entire Heaven-Dominating Sect, causing all the bowing disciples to stand up involuntarily.
Sensing this gentle yet immense power, all the disciples, elders, and guests present changed their expressions, their eyes instantly filled with extreme shock.
It should be noted that there are millions of sect disciples present at this moment, spread over a distance of tens of miles, covering an extremely vast area.
The ability to simultaneously lift a million people without causing them any harm demonstrates an astonishing level of control over power.
But Chen An handled all of this with the ease and nonchalance of a feather.
"Please rise, everyone!"
The clear, resonant voice seemed to contain supreme Daoist principles, echoing throughout heaven and earth!
"I am deeply grateful for the favor of Supreme Elder Cang and the trust of Sect Master Xue. Now that I have assumed the position of Supreme Elder, I will certainly uphold my principles. From now on, as long as I am here, I will protect Batian's peace, resist external demons, eliminate internal troubles, and lead the entire sect to climb the path of martial arts together!"
"I will obey the Supreme Lord's decree!!!"
A million disciples responded in unison, their voices soaring into the sky once more, shaking the sea of clouds and resonating with the heavens and earth.
"Hahaha, to have Elder Chen is the greatest fortune of my Heaven-Dominating Sect!!!"
At this moment, Cang Wanli, beaming with joy and laughter, strode forward and announced loudly, "The grand ceremony is complete! A grand celebration banquet will be held shortly to welcome guests from all directions and to celebrate this momentous occasion!"
"We congratulate Elder Chen and the Heaven-Dominating Sect!!!"
The people from the three great martial arts holy lands of the Great Luo Imperial Family, the Blazing Sun Sect, the Galaxy Sword Sect, and the Mountain-Shaking Sect Shaking Sect, as well as representatives from various martial arts families and martial arts sects across the Nine Provinces, all bowed and offered their congratulations.