Chapter 789: Chapter 789

The Supreme Council was the highest governing body of the Human Race. All decisions that determined the fate of many human civilizations were personally made by the Supremes in this council.

The Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War was tied to the fortune of the entire Human Race. This time, it would also determine the location for the implementation of the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations proposal, jointly decided by the Nine Sovereign Races. This would draw unprecedented attention from the Supreme Council to what was normally just a tournament to nurture Supreme seeds.

At this moment, Supreme Primordial, Supreme Genesis, and Supreme Ordainment, who had overseen the day-to-day affairs of the Supreme Council for this entire epoch, were gathered together. However, it was only their avatars as their true bodies were repeatedly attempting to explore the Void of Chaos.

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The three avatars could easily handle every matter reported to the Supreme Council, regardless of magnitude.

"The Sky Clan's Heavenly Emperor Ying Lin allegedly infiltrated the borders from Battlefield No. 136 in the north. Why would something be escalated to us? Can't the Myriad Astral God Hall deal with it themselves?"

"They are probably lacking manpower. I have some impression of Heavenly Emperor Ying Lin, who is from an alien race. He should be close to becoming a Divine Emperor. Is this a request for reinforcements?"

"Let the Myriad Astral God Hall figure it out themselves. Abyssal Rift No. 1 is expanding again, with sightings of an Ancient Abyssal Beast. I'm preparing to gather several Supremes to clean up the Oblivion World deep inside the Abyssal Rift. I have no time to spare."

"Then send a message to the others. Ask who would be able to help."

"By the way, they say Prime Abyss Highlord from your Heaven Ordainment Sect ventured into the Void of Chaos for three thousand and three years. How did he manage that?"

"Is there really a difference between 3003 years and 2842 years? As long as we cannot truly delve into the Void of Chaos, we will remain unable to glimpse the truth of this world."

"There's nothing we can do about that. The Void of Chaos is unlike the Abyssal Rifts. It is a realm truly occupied by nothingness, where the very concept of existence does not apply, including our own definition. As I see it, perhaps our direction of exploration is entirely wrong. Maybe there is nothing beyond the universe. Or perhaps, we are the only existing life, the only universe, within the Void of Chaos."

As the three reached this problem in their discussions, they fell silent.

Recently, this idea had indeed been gaining rapid traction. Countless Supremes, Highlords, and Transcendents had explored the Void of Chaos outside the universe, yet found no concept of existence. There was only nothingness surrounding them in every direction.

Instead, the concept of self would gradually erode the longer one stayed, until they completely lost the notion of their own existence, becoming a part of the void and drifting within the chaos.

Under such circumstances, the Supremes, Highlords, and Transcendents naturally speculated whether there might truly be no other universes in this vast Void of Chaos.

It might also be that the Void of Chaos was still in an extremely early stage of formation, and their universe was the very first to be born within it. As such, the concept of existence had yet to extend outward, resulting in not only overwhelming resistance during their explorations but also the finding of nothingness and nothing else.

"Compared to saying that our place of existence is the only universe in the Void of Chaos, I am more inclined to believe another explanation," said Supreme Primordial. "Some force might have shackled our exploration of the Void of Chaos, or perhaps, we chose the wrong path, so much so that we couldn't even resist the erosion from the nothingness in the void. We can't even travel a mere three thousand stellar years beyond this universe."

Supreme Genesis and Supreme Ordainment didn't agree to his theory.

To be honest, they had experienced this phase before as well. However, after witnessing other Highlords and Supremes, such as the Black Abyss Highlord, carry out countless attempts without any results, they too had ceased persisting. Or perhaps they were simply tired and felt it was fine to let things be.

No matter what the truth was, they decided to consider this universe as the first to exist within the Void of Chaos. Thus, they began devoting more time and energy to developing this universe.

That was also the reason why the Supreme Council housed so many Supremes and Highlords.

Supreme Genesis calmly said, "Since we had already chosen the direction to go, we should no longer hesitate or be swayed by differing opinions.

"We chose to bind ourselves to the universe that birthed and nurtured us, treating it as a vessel that will help bring us to explore higher realms. Naturally, we should steadfastly fulfill the role of its helmsman. If we do not wholeheartedly protect this vessel, then when it eventually sinks and we have not found a way through the Void of Chaos, the only outcome awaiting all of us will be the loss of our self-existence in the void."

His words were not loud or fervent, yet the content was firm and powerful, leaving no room for doubt.

Hearing this, Supreme Primordial did not press the matter further.

The moment he chose to form the Supreme Council with Supreme Genesis and Supreme Ordainment and act as the helmsman for the human race, his path had already been set. He would never be easily shaken again.

Supreme Ordainment said, "Speaking of steering this ship properly... the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War is about to begin. If the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations Proposal goes smoothly, it would greatly ease the pressure on the Astral World. As the Astral World serves as the core of the universe, reducing its burden would lower the pressure on the universe as well. At least for a long time to come, this ship could sail forward unburdened."

"The Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations Proposal, huh." Supreme Primordial shifted his attention to the matter. "I always felt this rule hasn't been fully refined. Hastily promoting it might not be wise. Yet the other major races had already agreed. Moreover, because our human race obstructed it, our fortune has already begun to change. We no longer have the luxury of hesitation."

Supreme Genesis calmly countered, "There is no such thing as a perfect rule in this world, nor is there any rule that will remain eternal. Everything is constantly refined and improved through trials, becoming more adapted to the current environment.

"Any new rule or system reform will inevitably bring turmoil and pain. As long as the turmoil remains controllable and the pain doesn't fall on the human race, no matter how great the impact, we will be able to respond in time."

He paused slightly before continuing. "Therefore, in this Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War, regarding the conflict over the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations Proposal, our Human Race must not fail."

"I remember that the one in charge of this project this time is Xi's disciple. The disciple he trained did have commendable strength. Moreover, the feedback from the Myriad Astral God Hall was full of praise for that little fellow called Emperor Ara. If he could be equipped with a powerful divine weapon, he might be able to charge up to the ninety-first, or even ninety-second step on the Supreme Ladder."

As Supreme Primordial spoke, he pulled up the relevant documents one by one.

"Ninety-second step?" muttered Supreme Genesis, frowning slightly.

He looked unsatisfied with that standard.

Supreme Primordial said, "We humans are different from the other naturally gifted Supreme races. Emperor Ara's strength is commendable as is. Furthermore, the Myriad Astral God Hall assigned him two vice commanders who also follow extreme paths. Although the powers they have truly mastered aren't high, both of them have cultivated forbidden techniques. In a desperate outburst, they can even drag a Sacred Monarch down with them."

"The Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations Proposal concerns the future of humanity's fate. We cannot allow any mistakes," Supreme Genesis said solemnly, "Grant Emperor Ara a SupremeDivine Weapon temporarily! If he wins and one day becomes a Heavenly Emperor, the Supreme Divine Weapon will be his reward! Let it serve as motivation for him."

Supreme Primordial and Supreme Ordainment were somewhat surprised. "A Supreme Divine Weapon?"

Supreme Divine Weapons were an extremely crucial component of the Supremes' battle power. Each member of the Supreme Council possessed only one. There were no extras to spare, let alone bestowing such a treasure upon a mere Heavenly Emperor.

Supreme Ordainment commented, "Even if the Supreme Divine Weapon is granted to Emperor Ara, he wouldn't be able to unleash its full power. After all, the Immortality force embedded within it suppresses spacetime power. In the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War, even monstrous prodigies of other races wouldn't reach the level of comprehending spacetime power. I say it's better to grant him a set of Sovereign Divine Items."

Supreme Primordial nodded. "That way, even if Emperor Ara is unfortunately defeated, the loss won't be too damaging."

"Defeated!? Unless Emperor Ara dies in battle, failure is not acceptable," Supreme Genesis said, flipping through the list. "We can abandon some unnecessary contested events and focus all efforts on the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations Proposal. The one ranked second is called Yue Shu? He is responsible for the territory of the Myriad River Star Abyss... There's a critical node there which can quickly connect nearly ten percent of the universe's area? This person..."

He paused, then quickly made a decision. "We'll put him aside for now. Let him and Xuan Chengming serve as Emperor Ara's vice commanders. No matter what, we must ensure humanity wins the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations Proposal..."

Supreme Genesis paused on a name. "Li Pin?"

Supreme Primordial was also slightly taken aback. He clearly still remembered this name.

Though the Supremes were burdened with countless matters, they'd still remember events that occurred recently quite clearly.

Supreme Ordainment cast his gaze onto the document and said, "The one left behind by the Black Abyss? He didn't become Black Abyss' disciple?"

"According to the records, he really didn't. Is Black Abyss really that picky? This Li Pin... It is already quite impressive for him to possess such strength in just a few hundred years. In the past, I would have gladly taken him as my disciple. Black Abyss actually passed on him?"

As Supreme Primordial flipped through the documents, he continued, "Divine Martial has already verified the authenticity of Li Pin's talent, along with corresponding footage... They are now submitting an application for a Sovereign Divine Weapon on his behalf."

He scanned through the file quickly, feeling a bit regretful. "Such talent is truly exceptional. Mo Xuan calling him a Supreme Seed was not an exaggeration. It's a pity he wasn't born tens of thousands, or even just a few thousand years earlier."

Supreme Genesis suddenly frowned. "Wait, a Supreme seed?"

His gaze locked on the document. "He's dead set on competing in the most challenging event of all, the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations Proposal..."

Supreme Primordial and Supreme Ordainment, knowing Supreme Genesis well, quickly realized what he was implying.

"That is a Supreme seed."

The two Supremes furrowed their brows slightly.

"The Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations Proposal determines the rise or fall of humanity's future..."

Supreme Genesis let out a slow breath. "We must prioritize the bigger picture."