At the edge of the Arcane Godsea, more and more powerful beings gathered, their collective presence growing increasingly overwhelming.
Across Endless Starlight Isle, every Supreme Sage Rank focused their gaze on the Arcane Godsea, waiting for developments to unfold.
Soon, at the forefront, Celestian Artharion swept his eyes over the assembly and spoke, breaking the silence.
"The Starlight Clock has sounded. I believe all of you are aware of the general reason, but there remain details unknown to many — this is why the clock tolled nine times."
"Is it because of the one billion Supreme Sage Rank of the Crossbridge Divine Court?"
A voice like a bell rang out from an ancient quasi-Eternal Sage Rank of the Holy Alliance.
Artharion replied, "For specifics, let the quasi-Eternal Sage Ranks of the Standarin Universe explain."
Three quasi-Eternal Sage Ranks from the Standarin Universe bowed gravely to the gathered powers, their expressions solemn.
