Eternal life begins with saving my clan

Chapter 127 : The Birth of a New Race - Part 1

The center of Cloudweaver city teemed with life as thousands of people gathered at the central square, their faces adorned with bright smiles.

Whispers and hushed conversations rustled through the crowd like a gentle breeze.

Today marked the day they had all been eagerly awaiting—the unveiling of the pagoda, a symbol of hope and faith for the people of the Barren Land.

In this diverse congregation, both rich and poor, people from all walks of life, stood shoulder to shoulder, their eyes burning with adoration and excitement.

Soldiers maintained a respectful distance from the colossal pagoda, ensuring that everything was in order for the grand event.

On the other side of the central square, an area was cordoned off for the elite clans. The vassal clans of the Celestial Heavenly Sect stood proudly, bearing contented smiles on their faces.

Alongside them were the two prominent merchant families, the Shu and Gao families.

Lastly, beneath a makeshift pavilion, the Huang clan had gathered. Huang Yin sat there, her face concealed by a violet veil.

Even with the veil, her ethereal beauty couldn't be concealed. Many young and old men couldn't help but glance in her direction, their eyes smoldering with desire.

However, as they remembered that she was no longer just an ordinary clan leader, but the woman of the Celestial Heavenly Sect's master, they quickly averted their gazes.

Suddenly, the sound of numerous footsteps echoed in the distance, capturing everyone's attention. All eyes turned toward the approaching figures, the Celestial Heavenly Sect's elders and disciples. They walked with their chests puffed out, an unmistakable pride on their faces.

"Wow! Is that Elder Jie? He looks younger than I expected," a voice exclaimed in a hushed tone.

"Is that what caught your eye? Don't you see the sect master's brother and sister?" another voice responded.

"Why are they wearing different uniforms? I thought they should all have the same uniform," someone queried.

"Idiot! The sect is divided into five academies, and each academy has its own uniform."

"Really?!"

"Yes, I heard that those in white uniforms belong to the Intelligence Academy. This academy doesn't care about talent. It's the most unique one... The sect master leads this academy."

Upon hearing this, the gossips exchanged cold, nervous glances, unsure whether discussing the sect master behind his back was wise.

Their eyes darted between one another, avoiding any further contact as they all focused their attention on the grand pagoda, their lives seemingly hinging on the spectacle before them.

It was no secret that the Celestial Heavenly Sect's master was an immensely powerful figure. Who knew whether their idle chatter might attract his attention?

The center square of Cloudweaver city, once abuzz with murmurs and anticipation, descended into a hushed silence. All eyes scanned the surroundings, searching for the presence of the sect master as the Celestial Heavenly Sect elders and disciples arrived.

On a towering platform adjacent to the colossal pagoda, Su Yen descended from the sky, an otherworldly figure in his ethereal white robe.

His arrival brought about a profound stillness, as if the entire world was holding its breath in reverence.

Every soul in attendance stood as one. Their eyes brimmed with unadulterated respect, their adoration for Su Yen shining brightly.

Those who had never before beheld him now had their gaze locked on this extraordinary figure, their hearts pounding as if they would leap from their chests.

"He's too handsome!" They exclaimed in their hearts.

A few even dared to take a step forward, compelled to reach out to him, but a glance from the ever-vigilant soldiers put a damper on their enthusiasm.

As for Su Yen, he gazed out at the assembled multitude, his voice resonating with authority and power. "It is a great honor to share this day with all of you. We are the forgotten ones, those with no future, the rejects of humanity—the waste."

As he spoke, a subtle vibration rippled from the massive pagoda, and the three other colossal pagodas in the other cities started to broadcast his voice. It was as if he were present in every city, his words reaching every ear.

The smaller pagodas in the towns and villages picked up the vibrations, spreading his voice far and wide.

Su Yen's words reverberated throughout the Barren Land, a historic event in the annals of humanity and the Barren Land.

"Now, we are no longer the refuse of humanity," Su Yen declared. "We are the Barren Landers, the bearers of the Heavenly Pagoda Bloodline."

The crowd held their breath, anticipation coursing through their veins, eager to hear the significance of this revelation.

"And what does this mean?" Su Yen continued, his voice steady, each word sinking into their hearts. "It means that under the heavens, there is no other race or clan with a bloodline as unique as ours. Each and every one of us is exceptional."

The atmosphere grew electrifying, and their blood surged with excitement.

"We may still be human, but we are no ordinary humans. We are the pinnacle of the human race. Our bloodline, the Heavenly Pagoda, predates the heavens and will continue to exist long after the heavens cease to be."

With these words, a deafening thunder rolled across the Barren Land.

The bright sky became shrouded in a purple cloud, and thunder clashed and reverberated as if it sought to obliterate the Barren Land.

Witnesses stared with dropped jaws and wide eyes, their hearts pounding. Had the sect master gone too far with his proclamation?

They looked to Su Yen, awaiting a reaction, but his expression remained impassive.

Even though his face bore no emotion, he was engaged in silent communication with the system.

[You have provoked the heavens. The heavens are attempting to annihilate you.]

[Will you spend 100 Destiny Points to dissolve the provocation?]

'Yes.'

[Deduction Successful.]

With newfound determination, Su Yen raised his head to the menacing purple cloud and the gathering lightning, and he proclaimed in a voice that resonated with domineering authority,

"What? Am I lying? Before you, we have existed, and after you, we will continue to exist. Begone!"