At the Wangshu Divination Commission, Fu Xuan, performing hand seals, calculated for a long while but still couldn't deduce the Aeon's true identity.
Then again, when it involves an Aeon, it's only natural to be unable to calculate it.
"I have calculated time and again; that fluctuation just now was clearly an Aeon, but which one specifically?"
"How about we go ask Kiana, Ah Xuan? She's bound to know."
Qingque sat on another chair, suggesting while massaging Fu Xuan's thighs.
Fu Xuan merely glanced at Qingque and let out a light hmph.
"Don't even think about using this as an excuse to slack off, hmph."
"Alright, alright, then we won't go anywhere..."
Qingque gently kneaded Fu Xuan's thighs, laughing sheepishly.
If they went, she could enjoy some leisure; if they didn't, she could take the opportunity to rub Ah Xuan here and there—either way, it was a win!
The pure-hearted Fu Xuan had no idea what Qingque was thinking, assuming the massage was just a way of repaying her for her past guidance.
But Truth be told, Que'er's technique was quite good; after this massage session, she actually felt much more relaxed.
As the massage continued, Fu Xuan's face turned red.
"Que'er, some places... shouldn't be necessary, right?"
"Ah Xuan, a massage is all about stimulating the blood and bones of the whole body; it only works if it's done completely!"
"This... well then, continue..."
Completely dazed by the persuasion, Fu Xuan eventually nodded in agreement.
Later, in the room... After Kiana didn't return to the Taiyin Mansion, she found that Jing Yuan had already arrived and had been waiting here for a long time.
"Kiana, the commotion you've caused here is known throughout the entire Alliance..."
Seeing Kiana return, Jing Yuan teased in a leisurely tone.
In Truth, not everyone in the Alliance knew; only the upper echelons were aware.
After all, the birth of an Aeon within the Alliance's Xianzhou was a major event that was bound to attract everyone's attention.
Furthermore, according to some Path resonators, this Path is named 'conquest'... which is quite intriguing... It's clearly aimed at their own Reignbow Arbiter, but fortunately, after some inquiries, the one who achieved godhood was one of their own.
Then it's fine.
Within just a few days, two people from the Wangshu Astral Express have achieved godhood... If there are more in the coming days, they really won't... well, they should still be surprised; after all, it's becoming an Aeon.
"Is your information really that well-informed?"
Kiana sat on the table, leaning forward with her chin resting on her hand, speaking in a casual tone.
"Are you sure it's the information being fast and not your commotion being too loud...? Kiana..."
Jing Yuan covered his face, sounding a bit frustrated.
A third Aeon appearing from the Wangshu Astral Express—Kiana really is carefree.
This is already the second Aeon from the Wangshu Astral Express; aren't they afraid of outsiders coveting some special secret method of ascension...?
If some lunatics found out, they would likely do anything for a shortcut to godhood.
"Haha, I'll be careful next time, next time~"
Kiana waved her hand with a grin.
Thud!
"Ouch...!"
"Kiana, if you want to chat, go somewhere else. Don't disturb my work... or else you can do all of this yourself!"
Bianca punched Kiana on the head, then patted the items on the desk and raised an eyebrow.
Kiana stuck out her tongue and acted cute toward Bianca, then obediently hopped down.
"Mei, Big Sister is being mean to me. I want a hug, can I have a hug?"
"You don't work and you're bothering Bianca; you brought it on yourself..."
Despite her words, Mei still gave Kiana a hug.
"Vanguard Mei..."
Jing Yuan's eyes flickered as he looked at Mei.
Although he couldn't sense Mei's aura, Jing Yuan could feel that she might be related to the Aeon's ascension.
Because Mei was close to Kiana, and she returned with Kiana this time... plus, when they first met, Kiana was with Bronya and Mei.
Bronya has already become 'Truth', so it makes sense that the other one, Mei, has become 'conquest' this time.
"General Jing Yuan, is something wrong?"
Hearing him murmur her name, Mei turned to look at him with a hint of confusion.
Jing Yuan shook his head slightly and then looked at Kiana.
"Kiana, could you disclose which one achieved Aeonhood this time?"
Jing Yuan didn't voice his intuition but wanted a definite answer from Kiana.
And he knew that Kiana wouldn't hide it.
"There, it's my Mei."
"It really is..."
Jing Yuan smiled helplessly and shook his head.
If that's the case, then what kind of existence is Kiana... At least for now, Jing Yuan couldn't imagine it.
Aeons are already beyond reach, let alone an existence that might be above them.
Casually allowing two friends to ascend to Aeonhood—the General Taiyin's prestige is still on the rise.
If Kiana knew what Jing Yuan was thinking, she would definitely cry "misunderstanding."
It's true she gave Mei an item to become an Aeon, but Bronya took the Aeon's seat through the resonance of her own clearance.
Besides, being an Aeon doesn't seem that great; even without becoming one, they wouldn't be weaker than Aeons in the future.
"So what business do you have with Mei, who became an Aeon? You even came in person."
Kiana expressed her desire to know the reason.
What did Jing Yuan, or rather the Alliance's higher-ups, want? Instead of coming to talk to her themselves, they sent Jing Yuan, who had a good relationship with her.
"Ahem, I know you don't like double-talk or beating around the bush, Kiana, so I'll just say it directly..."
Jing Yuan coughed lightly, then with a solemn expression, spoke to Kiana.
"Could you add an Emanator of 'conquest' for each of the Astral Expresses?"
"Don't ask me; I don't manage these things. It's up to Mei to decide."
Kiana shook her head, leaving the choice to Mei.
Whether she agrees or refuses.
As long as it's Mei's own choice, Kiana will respect it and won't force her.
"Of course."
Jing Yuan turned to Mei and said respectfully:
"Miss Mei, is what I just said feasible...?"
"This... alright, I agree, General Jing Yuan."
After a slight hesitation, Mei nodded and agreed to Jing Yuan's request.
Appointing a few Emanators was not a difficult task for her.
Moreover, they were all on the same side, so there was no harm in offering some help.
It's just... "Is the Emanator status a succession system, like with the Generals...?"
If that were the case, Mei would need to create a vessel.
"A succession system would naturally be best, Miss Mei."
"Very well, then I will create an item for everyone to carry that power."
Mei nodded slightly.
Creating an item with Path power wasn't hard, but the power it carried would be so immense that it might develop its own will.
In such a case, one might need to gain the recognition of the power vessel to obtain the strength of a 'conquest' Emanator.
Thus, Mei felt it would be better for the Generals of each Xianzhou to use this power themselves.
After all, if every General were a dual-Path Emanator, the enhancement would be greater than having two separate Emanators.
Quality improvement is more important than quantity.
"That would be excellent. Then, Miss Mei, please bestow the first Emanator status upon Jing Yuan now."
"Now?"
"That's right. Marshal Hua has designated the current generation of Generals as the first users," Jing Yuan explained to Mei with a smile.
As for who the next generation of users will be, that will be up to the Generals themselves to choose.
They could have the next General be a Dual-Emanator, or have the Xianzhou have two separate Emanators for 'The Hunt' and 'conquest'."}],
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