Chapter 1745: Mediator

This was not Xu Yang's ideal state for a civilization. What he truly desired was a system where every being, from the moment of birth, possessed absolute freedom and the right to choose their own destiny.

This was in stark contrast to the ownerless evil beast, which, despite knowing its opponent's immense power, still rushed headlong into destruction, driven by a deeply ingrained sense of fatalism.

Xu Yang had initially intended to try and change the ownerless evil beast's mind, but he quickly realized that from the very beginning, it had no intention of surviving. Instead, it resolutely sacrificed everything through the Kunlun Sacrifice, burning its life essence to the absolute limit. A tremendously powerful burst of energy then erupted before Xu Yang.

To Xu Yang, that force was merely like a dazzling firework display, momentarily brilliant before dissipating into nothingness. It held no lasting significance and posed no threat to him.

Yet, the ownerless evil beast had unhesitatingly chosen this path. After this confrontation with the creature, Xu Yang regretfully turned his gaze to the Dragon Vein Totem beside him.

“I must say, while the Kunlun Human Emperor possessed extraordinary power and, in a sense, served as a semi-mentor to me in the transmission of civilization, I must still assert that the civilization system he created harbored a deeply ingrained philosophy: an arrangement that preordained the destinies of all beings. Since he has entrusted me with the mission of preserving the Kunlun lineage's civilization, I will redefine all life born from it according to my own principles. I trust you have no objections to this, correct?”

Xu Yang's act of consulting the Dragon Vein Totem beforehand demonstrated his profound respect for his companion. Although he was now the totem's master and could have easily ended its existence without a word, Xu Yang chose to engage it respectfully.

Though the old dragon remained silent, it clearly understood its place and was deeply gratified by Xu Yang's demeanor. It was therefore impossible for it to voice any opposition.

“As you have stated, Master, since you now possess such authority, there is no need for hesitation. All beings of the Kunlun lineage will acknowledge you as their sovereign.”

Xu Yang nodded in satisfaction. He ceased his search, opting instead for the simplest and most direct method to ensure that every living entity within the inner world of Kunlun Mountain heard his voice.

“Rather than conquering them one by one, it is better to instill my own civilizational philosophy into all life forms within this space. If my philosophy can awaken the dormant souls of the Eighteen Guardian Old Gods and resonate with their spirits, then our objective will naturally be achieved. However, if they cannot obey me, the new master of the Kunlun lineage, from the depths of their hearts, then I will not be able to obtain the ultimate power from integrating the Eighteen Guardian Old Gods.”

The Dragon Vein Totem gazed deeply at Xu Yang, utterly astounded by the grand vision and profound wisdom of its new master. It even felt that, in certain respects, Xu Yang had far surpassed its previous master, the Kunlun Human Emperor.

“Oh Master, Master, perhaps your greatest achievement in these hundreds of thousands of years was waiting for Xu Yang to appear. This young man has far exceeded your expectations; he can elevate the Kunlun lineage's civilization to even greater global heights. He truly is the being closest to the pinnacle among all humans throughout history.”

The old dragon did not voice these thoughts aloud; instead, they resonated repeatedly within its heart. It genuinely felt a profound sense of awe for Xu Yang.

Soon, Xu Yang fully unleashed his potent Ninth Human Emperor aura and exclusive domain, standing proudly atop the sky in the heart of Kunlun Mountain. He enveloped every corner of the space with his immensely powerful imperial presence.

This was intended to awaken the tens of millions of dormant lives within, naturally including the battle spirits of the Eighteen Guardian Old Gods hidden in unknown locations, and their long-slumbering soul essences.

Through this method, Xu Yang mentally shared his vision for the future development of the Kunlun lineage's civilization with all the beings present.

The entire process lasted for over ten minutes, yet it felt as though it ignited a new dawn for the Kunlun lineage's heritage. As Xu Yang concluded his address, the golden radiance emanating from his soul illuminated every corner of the space, completely dispelling the gloom from the hearts of all the beast warriors.

Little did people know that the beings inhabiting the inner world of Kunlun Mountain had always yearned to experience the outside world. Over ninety percent of them were independent life forms, newly created within this internal space over hundreds of thousands of years.

They had been completely isolated from the vast world outside Kunlun Mountain and the grandeur of other regions on the main continent. Their greatest desire was to finally leave this place.

However, they also understood that guarding this place was their lifelong destiny, an idea deeply ingrained in their bloodlines since the very inception of their lives.

It was only with Xu Yang's arrival, and the powerful soul resonance he had just released as the Human Emperor, that these long-dormant beings began to radiate with newfound vitality.

Instantly, a magnificent spectacle unfolded as tens of thousands bowed before the Emperor. Every living being within the inner space of Kunlun Mountain, at that very moment, prostrated themselves in reverence before Xu Yang, the exalted Human Emperor high in the heavens and the new master of the Kunlun lineage.

Imperceptibly, an immensely powerful force of faith suddenly materialized, transforming into streams of silver-white energy that converged from every direction within the space towards Xu Yang's position in the void. Unbeknownst to them, this potent, solidified power of faith was the ideal medium for Xu Yang to contain the battle spirits of the Eighteen Guardian Old Gods.

“Hahaha, Master, you no longer need to worry! Weren’t you troubled by the inability to acquire the optimal medium? Now you have the faith of all beings in this place — the recognition of every life form within this exclusive space. Using their power of faith as the medium to contain the battle spirits of the Eighteen Guardian Old Gods is, without a doubt, the best choice!”

The Dragon Vein Totem also echoed this sentiment with excitement. Not long after, an increasingly dense wellspring of spiritual energy converged before Xu Yang. Then, from the southwest, the first dormant battle soul of the Eighteen Guardian Old Gods let out an earth-shattering cry.