"A new Aeon? How is that possible?!" Fu Xuan's delicate face showed a look of shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.
An Aeon! The true ruler of the universe!
The birth of an Aeon is a monumental event in the universe, capable of causing widespread upheaval. To become an Aeon, the condition is simple yet incredibly difficult: one must forge their own Path.
Forging a Path.
It sounds easy, but to actually do it...
You might as well go to sleep. You can dream about it there.
Although the method of forging a Path remains unknown, as of now, including the fallen Aeons like Ena and the Tayzzyronth, only 18 Aeons have been born among the countless stars and lifeforms in the universe. This shows just how difficult it is to achieve such a feat.
"Lady Fu, this is the truth." Jing Yuan had expected Fu Xuan's reaction. He shook his head lightly and continued, "The birth of a new Aeon will undoubtedly attract many who seek to curry favor, hoping to gain the chance to become an Emanator. And we, the Xianzhou, cannot stand idly by. A great calamity may be upon us."
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Forging... a new Path...
Accept... the quantity... become... an Aeon...
Static... Causality...? How...
Static... static...
In the star sector, Yun Fan, floating unconsciously, heard a faint voice echoing in his ears.
At first, the voice was filled with authority and certainty, but soon, as if it had encountered something unbelievable, it faded into static.
At that moment, the card representing the Path of Causality within Yun Fan began to tremble slightly, then burst into radiant light, enveloping him.
Hum—
The blinding light expanded and spread until it formed a sphere the size of several stars. Then, endless imaginary energy surged from all directions, converging into the center of the sphere where Yun Fan, only seven feet tall, stood.
Xianzhou Luofu...
"General, Lady Fu, a massive energy source has been detected 300 light-years ahead of the Xianzhou. In just a moment, the energy emitted by this source has already surpassed the total energy consumed by the Xianzhou over the past 8,000 years."
Inside the Divine Commission, a young fox clan officer stumbled in and knelt before Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan, trembling as he reported with a look of terror.
"I understand. You may leave." Jing Yuan frowned and waved the officer away. After the fox clan officer left, he turned to Fu Xuan and said, "It seems things are progressing faster than we anticipated. The new Aeon is about to be born. Lady Fu, what do you think?"
"Ask me again?" Fu Xuan was slightly stunned. General Jing Yuan, are you even reliable? Why do you always ask me about everything? Nevertheless, she calmly analyzed the situation.
"Given the circumstances, I think the Xianzhou should seize the opportunity and send someone to make contact with the newborn Aeon. If we can gain their favor and become their first Emanator, that would be ideal."
"Although we don't yet know what Path this Aeon has forged, the first Emanator of an Aeon is never weak. Of course, this move carries significant risks. If the newborn Aeon is as cold and ruthless as the Destruction, then it would be a certain death sentence!"
"Hmm, Lady Fu's thoughts align with mine. Then, I'll leave this matter to you."
"Alright, I understand... Wait, what?!" Fu Xuan's eyes widened, and she glared at Jing Yuan. Are you serious? I give you advice, and you send me to my death?
"Ahem..." Perhaps feeling a bit awkward under Fu Xuan's gaze, General Jing Yuan coughed lightly and gently persuaded her.
"Lady Fu, I don't want to do this either. Although the Xianzhou Luofu has many talented individuals, there are few who can truly be relied upon. If you don't help me, then there really is no one else."
"Hmph! You talk a good game, but why don't you go yourself?!" Fu Xuan snorted coldly, retorting. She was starting to think that Jing Yuan was petty. She had only been eyeing his position as General, and now he wanted to send her to her death.
"Sigh, I bear the blessing of the Aeon of the Hunt. If I were to go, it might cause unnecessary complications. Moreover, with the impending turmoil, I need to remain in the Luofu to prevent groups like the Abundance Alliance from taking advantage of the chaos."
"This..." Hearing this, Fu Xuan hesitated. Jing Yuan's words were not without merit. But if she really went...
Seeing Fu Xuan still hesitating, Jing Yuan dropped a bombshell.
"If Lady Fu is willing to go, upon your triumphant return, I will propose to the Marshal that you succeed me as the General of the Divine Commission."
"Hmm... Alright, I agree." Risk and reward go hand in hand. With Jing Yuan's tempting offer, Lady Fu Xuan finally agreed.
"Just so you know, if you go back on your word, I will definitely report you to the Marshal." Fu Xuan placed her hands on her hips, glaring at Jing Yuan.
"Haha, my word is my bond, Lady Fu. You have nothing to worry about."
Satisfied with the answer, Fu Xuan hummed a tune as she left. After she was gone, Jing Yuan's expression turned grave.
"Lady Fu, it's all up to you now..."
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As Jing Yuan had said, the observation of the new Aeon's birth was not limited to the Xianzhou.
The Abundance Alliance, the Masked Fools, the Interastral Peace Corporation, the Stellaron Hunters, the Genius Society...
All these renowned interstellar organizations had detected the birth of the new Aeon.
"A new Aeon has been born?"
Herta Space Station...
A petite girl wearing a gothic lolita dress and a black hat stood on the space station's observation deck, gazing into the distant stars, her eyes reflecting the galaxy.
"Tsk! I just finished the Simulated Universe, and now I have to redo it..."