Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1830 - 890: Heavenly Ruins Divine Court (2)

The instant the heart blood of the ancient barbaric god came into view, a savage war roar appeared to surge across ages and voids.

"Rakshasa Clan Civilization, Ninth Rank Extreme Dominator ’Netherworld’, under the command of the Rakshasa God, arrives specially to extend congratulations. Offering: Netherworld Blood Sea Jade Marrow Hundred Blocks, wishing the Divine Court’s essence to run as profound and enduring as the blood sea!"

A hundred chunks of crimson jade marrow emerged, and right away, a piercing chill spread outward.

"Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization, offering: Abyss Core — [Heart of Eternal Demon Gold Vein], hoping the Divine Court’s armaments stay as tough and timeless as demon gold!"

"Astrologer Civilization, offering: Three-Colored Prophecy Wonder — [Ten Thousand Years Star Track Scroll], desiring the Divine Court’s road forward to glow brightly, never straying amid the stars!"

"Primordial Clan Civilization, offering: Ancient Giant — [Ancestor Finger Bone], wishing the Divine Court’s base to remain as solid as the ancestor upholding the skies, forever immovable!"

Scores of representatives from diverse civilizations, all at minimum high-rank and mostly elite high-rank, assembled, their appearances varied, their power natures wholly distinct, but in this instant, they united in acknowledging and bestowing well-wishes upon the fresh mythical force.

They assembled above the hovering ritual platform, steadily elevating the mood of this founding rite to its peak.

As the enormous projection needle from the distant skyline locked onto the brightest symbol, it marked that the favorable instant had come!

Buzz—Boom!!!

An ineffable, ultimate intent, akin to a cosmic monster abruptly pulsing, swiftly covered the whole Ninth Level Floating Land, immersed in countless star rays, where all noise dissolved into a holy hush.

In the following moment, the cosmos quietly ripped apart, and a colossal vessel beyond words in its splendor gradually surfaced from the void's depths.

Not forged from steel, it embodied 'rules' instead, with stars as its plating, myriad cannon openings as its fasteners, and endless primal laws spawning and resounding along its frame.

Just its presence reshaped the principles and power thickness of this cosmos—

Mythical Immortal Ship, the authentic Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, descends!

Facing this ultimate splendor, even the two delegates from Tenth Rank Overlord Civilizations, along with the four longstanding Torch Human Emperors positioned at the chief spots on both sides, wore grave looks and gave faint bows, showing utmost reverence to the matching entity.

Beneath myriad stares, a beam of light stretched from the summit of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, reaching directly to the ritual platform's heart.

At the light's terminus, a silhouette in a dark Dragon Whale Imperial Robe materialized, the garment portraying endless loops of sun and moon, flowing stellar streams, and the universe's primal birth unfolding without cease.

The crown obscured his features, revealing solely a duo of profound eyes resembling the Starry Sea, grand as the Dao, and with each stride, it seemed he trod upon the rhythm of the entire cosmos.

He was the mightiest from the Dragon Spine Song lineage, the acknowledged Fifth Human Emperor of Torch Civilization, the creator of the newborn Heavenly Ruins Divine Court—Song Chi.

At the same time, next to and trailing him, a Superdimensional Mother Ship hovered soundlessly, with Song Yan positioned at its front, having just risen to Superdimensional Captain.

A Mythical Immortal Captain paired with a Superdimensional Captain—the Dragon Spine Song family's formidable strength now peaked, unchallenged by any.

Song Chi’s eyes, serene yet brimming with unyielding resolve, gradually scanned the vast assembly of delegates from Torch Civilization's core regions and the Shattered Starry Sea's assorted groups.

The very next instant, not booming or fierce, but like the murmur of Star Sea Dao rules, it rang clear and deep within every soul's core:

"I, Song Chi."

"Shoulder the vital duty of Torch Civilization, ride the grand flow of Starry Sea development, answer the desires of all beings!"

"Today, by order of 292 direct river systems, I found the Heavenly Ruins Divine Court right here, from now on, beneath the Starry Sea, across Torch domains, the Five Great Empires will rise as one!"

"From this day, I and the Heavenly Ruins Song family shall serve as the fifth Heavenly Pillar of the civilization, shielding our kin, defending the frontiers, venturing through all realms in the Starry Sea, till the close of eternity!"

"Ceremony—complete—!"

The closing pair of words "ceremony complete", resembling the inaugural sacred tone at creation's dawn, at once ignited the "trillion divine praise cannons" set up across Dragon Spine Continent!

Though perhaps Heavenly Ruins Continent suits it better now.

Boom boom boom boom!

No ruin, merely the peak generative and fortifying power bursting forth, boundless radiant glow turning into solid fire phoenixes, dragon whales, azure dragons... all sorts of omens parading amid the beams;

Golden lotus thrones unfurl in the emptiness, every bloom chanting a divine ode of fortune;

Star rays shaped the term "Congratulations" in myriad tongues, pouring like a cascade over every bit of visible void.

The Starry Sea, right then, delivered its grandest, most passionate, and hallowed homage for the rise of the Fifth Human Empire.

"Congratulations to the Heavenly Ruins Divine Court!"

"Congratulations to His Majesty Emperor Song!"

"May the Divine Court endure forever and the Torch blaze eternally!"

Cheers from the Human Race and the Starry Sea's countless clans blended with the surge of power and the harmony of Laws, crafting a flood that rushed over Heavenly Ruins Continent, relentless and perpetual.

Within this matchless radiance and uproar, the Heavenly Ruins Continent gleamed intensely, turning into the only focal point of this galactic festivity and forever the pulsing core of Torch Human Civilization’s fifth strength hub—"Heavenly Ruins Divine Court"!

Song Chi positioned himself atop the Floating Land Firmament, absorbing the splendor of tributes from countless realms, accepting the boons of universal laws and principles.

His sight cut through the dazzling display nearby and reached into the farther, deeper enigmatic stellar flows.

The Heavenly Pillar stood firm, yet the path stretched on; the saga of the Heavenly Ruins Divine Court and Song Chi had only inscribed its opening line, with coming volumes sure to sprawl wider, shine brighter, and ignite the whole Shattered Starry Sea Age.

...

The establishment rite wrapped up swiftly, and vast armadas started departing Heavenly Ruins Continent in neat sequence; yet some stayed behind.

Heavenly Ruins Continent, Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Song family Guest Hall.

In the prime seat of the rite sat Song Chi, the fresh Lord of the Heavenly Ruins Divine Court; beside him, though, was just an Eighth Rank Galaxy Captain.

Opposite them sat a few clusters of figures.

Beyond the imperial envoys from the Four Great Empires, headed by the four elder Human Emperors, stood a few more Immortal Giant Powers unexpectedly.

Song Chi cast a brief look, spotting Immortal Qin Heavy Industry, Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall, Heavenly Eagle Tan family, Fu Yao Pei family, among others.

He pulled back his eyes, ignoring these folks mostly, and turned his attention first to the group headed by Jiang Yuan and the four companions.

"Jiang Yuan, Ji Heng... what’s this about?"

Hearing the query, the four grinned and shook their heads. Though they added no words, their shared look toward Song Hanyu below made Song Chi grasp it instantly.

With a light crease of his brow, Song Chi held back from responding right away, instead mulling over matters deeply.

He had let out certain hints before.

As his trueborn son, Song Hanyu’s union impacted not just him but the Divine Court’s ties with other powers ahead. It demanded a partner whose rank, gifts, and supporting groups all matched up.

Right then, visions of fitting daughters from the powers at this major event raced through his thoughts, their looks and lineages. Soon after, he settled on a choice.

He directed his sight to the group trailing Ji Heng.

As the imperial line of the Chi Yu Divine Dynasty, the Ji Clan’s vast legacy needed no explanation. With them came a high prince of the Ji royal house, not just an Extreme Star River Ship Captain but the top prospect in the Ji royal family for Superdimensional Captain. His true daughter, Ji Yao, held Extreme Star River Ship Captain rank too.

On prestige, she fell short of Song Hanyu, the true first prince of the Heavenly Ruins Divine Court, but crucially, no fitting daughters of marriageable age existed among the Four Great Empires’ Human Emperors’ direct lines, positioning Ji Yao as the best pick now.

Noticing Song Chi’s choice, the parties wrapped up quickly, setting a wedding soon after.

But this marked no close. Next, the quiet Ying Yi spoke out:

"Song Chi, Little Li mentioned to me that you’ve faced life-and-death trials alongside my niece Jing’er many times, and your connection goes far beyond the usual. Still, my niece tends to be reserved and struggles with words. On this happy day of the empire’s birth, why not have our families join in the delight?"

"That way, with two queens in the Divine Court, it’d make for a fine story."

Despite the suddenness, Song Chi showed no shock. Truth was, Ying Yi had asked in private already, and he’d gained Shen Youran’s approval. This was just the formal reveal.

"I’ve long cherished Jing’er; so, let’s confirm this union."