Chapter 1756: Now Different from the Past

Everyone knelt on the ground, bowing in reverence to Xu Yang, who was as perfect as a god high above the heavens, and cheering, "Long live!"

Xiao Hua, Xiao Xiang Jiu'er, and others also regarded Xu Yang as their eternal god. They prayed devoutly again and again, filled with awe and admiration for him. However, they could only suppress these feelings in their hearts, for Xu Yang was now so impossibly high above them. How could the aura of an emperor he exuded be matched by mere mortals?

At this moment, Xiao Xiang couldn't help but approach Xiao Hua, asking in a somewhat timid voice,

"Sister Xiao Hua, I want to know if Lord Xu Yang has ever had other confidantes like you by his side—companions who were qualified to follow him, fighting across lands and eras?"

Xiao Hua nodded gently. "Wherever he has left his footprints, countless admirers like me have emerged. The reason I have been qualified to follow him all this time is because I've paid a price ordinary people can scarcely imagine.

As you can see, my physical body has been shattered more than once, but each time, Xu Yang's immensely powerful abilities helped me to be reborn.

Without him, I would have long since perished in the dust of history. How could I have possibly journeyed with him across hundreds of thousands of years to this present era?

I have never harbored the extravagant hope of always being by his side. Yet, for me, it is enough to have even a trace of his presence in my memories. That is already a blessing that countless women across the world can never obtain.

He is just as you see him now: forever transcendent, a god eternally revered by all. And I have always believed that he will be the first being in all eternity to ascend to the supreme divine throne."

Xiao Xiang clearly saw a radiant light in the eyes of the beautiful woman, Xiao Hua, whenever Xu Yang was mentioned. This was in stark contrast to her usual serene demeanor, calm as water. Perhaps this was the kind of emotion fitting for divine companions.

At this moment, Xiao Xiang envied Xiao Hua immensely. She believed she too could sacrifice her life for Xu Yang at any time, but she understood that her rank and strength destined her and people like Jiu'er to be unable to continue following him. Even so, as Xiao Hua said, if they could just receive a fleeting glance from this man, etched into the long river of their lives, that would be enough.

Golden rays of light spread across every corner of the Kunlun Divine Path. Xu Yang was bestowing an unprecedented blessing upon all living beings of the Kunlun Divine Path with his divine power.

This was a deserved reward for the billions of beings on this continent after hundreds of thousands of years of suppression. Without their perseverance and the prayers of the world's inhabitants, the civilization of the Kunlun lineage would likely have been utterly crushed by the will of the Supreme God. It was the hundreds of thousands of years of endurance and patience from these billions of beings that led to Xu Yang's current unparalleled achievements.

With the descent of these myriad golden lights, every living being in this world received the most powerful and purest baptism.

The inherent flaws in their lives, the imperfections of not receiving divine creation, were now filled by the light of Xu Yang's arrival. Furthermore, their life force was further enhanced, and everyone received the opportunity to cultivate, just as Xu Yang had promised.

At this moment, beneath the Well of the Sky, the warriors of the demon beast tribe hidden deep within Kunlun Mountain, all the city-states throughout Kunlun, and billions of ordinary people all prostrated themselves in worship. They offered their purest faith, demonstrating their loyalty to the new god of the Kunlun Divine Path, the supreme ruler who controlled all.

This purest faith also brought further enhancement to Xu Yang. He then equitably distributed this gift to the war spirits of the eighteen guardian old gods, to the two little ones, Xiao Hui, and naturally, to his most loyal subordinate, Old Dragon.

Every teammate who had fought alongside him received their rightful reward for this long-awaited, significant victory.

"From this day forward, the Kunlun Mountain Path ushers in a new era. The rule of the Supreme God's will is a thing of the past. Everyone can now achieve their own destiny and success through their own creation and effort.

There shall be no distinction of nobility or lowliness based on bloodline between the demon beast tribe, the human race, or any other ancient races. The Kunlun Divine Path, which I now rule, upholds the principle of equality for all living beings. This is the new rule that all beings shall collectively follow. Should any member of any race dare to assert the notion of noble lineage, they shall surely face the sanctions of the heavenly laws."

Upon hearing Xu Yang's divine decree, billions of beings collectively shouted the words "Equality for all!" At that same moment, a mysterious ink-black rune subtly appeared on the crown of Xu Yang's Human Emperor Totem. Unbeknownst to them, the power of this inscription represented his absolute dominion over the Kunlun Divine Path.

This inscription was the exclusive mark left by the myriad heavenly laws for the Human Emperor of Kunlun when he first established the Kunlun lineage's civilization, symbolizing his absolute authority over everything within the Kunlun lineage.

Now, this inscription had been absorbed into Xu Yang's imperial crown, signifying that he was acknowledged by the civilization of the entire main continent. In every corner of the Kunlun Divine Path, the destiny of all beings would now be governed by Xu Yang's sole will.

After concluding all this, Xu Yang transformed into a streak of light and returned to the interior of the Well of the Sky, appearing before the hundreds of thousands of demon beast warriors.

"Boss!"

Long Kun was the first to spot Xu Yang. Even though Xu Yang had intentionally concealed his powerful aura, his staunch brother, Long Kun, instantly recognized him.

Following his shout, countless figures swiftly gathered around Xu Yang, encircling him.

"You are now the master of all Kunlun," the Demon Sage Qi Tian Tian began to tease, "will you look down on us, your former comrades who fought alongside you? After all, our statuses are vastly different from yours now."

Demon Sage Qi Tian Tian was the first to speak jokingly, though his words truly reflected a significant concern among the warriors. They had fought side by side, but now Xu Yang had been crowned emperor, completely transformed, and had become the absolute ruler of this land.

As soon as the question was posed, Xu Yang's expression grew serious. "It seems I need to give you brothers a proper and serious explanation.

The equality for all beings that I advocate naturally does not make me an exception.

The title of 'Ruler' is merely that—a title. I will never punish or sanction any life born on this continent without just cause. The four words, 'Equality for all beings,' are the most perfect embodiment of my will."