Chapter 38: The King’s Vow: Civilization and Order-Superdivino: Rei Tianyi(Quando o vento sopra a favor, ainda assim molha as próprias pernas ao urinar.)

"The old era, the old order, the old shackles—we have buried them with our own hands on the other side of the Boundary Sea!"

His voice rose sharply, carrying a resolution to sever all ties. "From this day forth! Here! We shall establish a new civilization! A civilization that belongs to all of us, to the future, to the sea of stars—"

He paused for a moment, as if gathering the power to reshape the heavens, and then, the declaration rang out like the primal sound of a cosmic big bang, thundering across the world: "Its name is...!"

"The Tianyi Civilization!"

"ROAR—!!!" What answered him was a roar like the collapse of mountains! Tianyi! Carrying the will of rebirth and soaring flight!

"And the law that shall sustain this civilization, guiding us toward strength and eternity, will be—" Hefeng’s voice was like a heavy bell, every word weighing a thousand pounds, clearly branded upon every soul:

"The Order of Light!"

"Light! Light! Light!" The crowd shouted the name with fanatical fervor.

Hefeng’s gaze became incredibly sharp, sweeping across the audience with unquestionable majesty:

"What is the Order of Light?"

"First: Equality!"

"In the Tianyi Civilization, there are no natural-born nobles, no hereditary slaves!"

"No matter which stratum of the old Angel Civilization you came from, whether you are a warrior, a scholar, a farmer, or a craftsman!"

"Regardless of whether you are male or female!" His voice was resolute. "Here, you have only one shared identity—subjects of the Tianyi Civilization!"

"Your dignity, rights, and opportunities will be determined by your ability, your contributions, and your loyalty to the order! The oppression of women by the old Heavenly Palace is a dark shame!"

"And any form of discrimination or privilege is a blasphemy against the Light! Under Tianyi, talent is the only measure, and merit is the only reward!"

"The difference between man and woman will no longer be a shackle, but a strength to build our home together!"

This manifesto on equality fell like sweet rain upon the hearts of the female angels who had suffered under the old order, and the male angels who were filled with trepidation about the future, igniting a true fire of hope.

"Second: Enterprise!"

"Beneath our feet lies fertile land; above our heads, the vast sea of stars!" Hefeng spread his arms as if to embrace the entire universe. "The Tianyi Civilization will never shrink into a corner!"

"We shall cultivate the wilderness and build planets! We shall explore the starry sky and conquer the unknown universe! We shall develop technology and pursue the truth!"

"We shall make the name of Tianyi ring out in every corner of this universe! Stagnation is regression, and comfort breeds extinction!"

"Only through eternal enterprise and exploration can we remain invincible in this cruel universe!"

"Third: Power!"

Hefeng’s hand rested on the hilt of the King’s Sword at his waist, and an invisible, suffocating pressure instantly permeated the air.

"Equality and enterprise require absolute power to defend!" His voice rang out like clashing metal, filled with the scent of iron and blood. "The sword in our hands shall guard our home!"

"The will in our hearts shall crush all invading enemies! Whether they are savage beasts, twisted aliens, or any foe who dares to covet Tianyi."

"Only total destruction awaits them! The Order of Light has no room for the minions of darkness! Power is the cornerstone of our survival and the shield of our dignity!"

"Fourth: Order!"

His gaze became deep and cold.

"Freedom is by no means disorderly indulgence! Light requires the restraint of rules!"

Hefeng’s voice carried an unquestionable sense of control. "The Tianyi Civilization will operate under clear and efficient laws!"

"Any act that disrupts order, harms civilization, or betrays oaths will be subject to the harshest sanctions!"

"Individual will must submit to the supreme interest of collective survival and development! Only iron-clad discipline and efficient execution will allow us to rise at the fastest speed in this strange sea of stars!"

"And this cornerstone of the Order of Light, this leader who shall guide the Tianyi Civilization through thorns and thistles toward glory—" Hefeng’s voice sounded like a final judgment, echoing in the depths of every soul.

He slowly raised his right hand, pointing to his own chest, and the Heavenly King Armor erupted with unparalleled brilliance in the sunlight:

"Is me! Hefeng!"

He stepped forward, and the high platform beneath his feet seemed to tremble. His pure black pupils, like the black holes of an abyss, swept over the billions of subjects below (in his eyes, three and a half million was the starting point for billions in the future).

"I shall be your new King of Angels—"

He took a deep breath, and the declaration exploded like a thunderclap of creation:

"King Tianyi!"

Silence! A deathly, absolute silence fell upon the scene!

Then came the frantic cheers of over three million male and female angels!

"King Tianyi!!!"

The wave of sound, like a volcano that had been building for billions of years, erupted the instant the words "King Tianyi" fell!

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The Qingtian Plateau seemed to tremble under the fanatical faith of three million angels! Crimson dust was swept up by the sound waves, forming visible ripples that spread outward.

Soldiers struck their shields with their sword hilts, creating a rhythmic and thunderous roar of metal; scholars waved their arms in oblivion; civilians wept with joy, prostrating themselves on the ground and kissing the scorching rock beneath their feet!

In their eyes, Hefeng’s figure had merged with the land beneath them and the firmament above, becoming the sole deity and pillar of the newborn Tianyi Civilization!

Hefeng stood atop the high platform, enduring this torrent of faith that could dim the stars.

The starlight flowing over his Heavenly King Armor seemed even more dazzling, casting him as a god of war descended upon the mortal realm.

His expression was calm, devoid of sorrow or joy, with only the flame of total control dancing deep within his molten-gold eyes.

This fanaticism was the most solid foundation of his power, the guarantee that his will would be carried out.

The sound lasted for a long time, only subsiding like a receding tide at a slight gesture from Hefeng. Yet, the fanaticism and anticipation lingering in the air grew even thicker.

"My subjects!" Hefeng’s voice rang out again, piercing the silence with an unprecedented solemnity and sense of ritual. "The Tianyi Civilization is newly established, and the Order of Light is newly created."

"As your King, I know well that the responsibility on my shoulders is heavier than the stars! Today, in this newborn world, upon this Qingtian Plateau that witnesses history."

"I shall make a solemn oath to you, and to this universe!"

He slowly, with extreme gravity, raised his right hand.

His right arm bent at the elbow, fingers pressed together, palm facing forward, placed steadily level with the right side of his face.

This posture was ancient and sacred, filled with the weight of a covenant. Sunlight spilled onto his platinum-armored arm, refracting a cold and solemn light.

The entire plateau fell into a silence so absolute that even the sound of the wind seemed frozen.

Over three and a half million pairs of eyes, like tangible spotlights, were locked onto that palm, which symbolized power and promise.

Hefeng’s gaze became infinitely deep, as if piercing through time and space to see the rise and fall of the Tianyi Civilization over the next thousand years.

He spoke, every word forged from the depths of his soul, clear, powerful, and carrying an unquestionable weight as it resounded between heaven and earth:

"I, Hefeng, here in the name of King Tianyi, under the witness of the deep cosmos, upon the Qingtian Plateau of Tianyi Star, and before my people—"

His voice, like a great bell, triggered echoes across the empty plateau:

"I hereby swear!"

"First: To follow the will of the people!" His voice was resolute.

"My authority stems from your trust! My will shall listen to the voice of the masses!"

"Any major decision concerning the survival of our civilization, the reproduction of our race, or the welfare of the people shall be guided by the fundamental interests of the Tianyi subjects as the supreme criterion!"

"I shall not place royal power above the common will, nor distort the heart of justice with private desires!"

"Second: To defend the safety of our civilization!" His voice was like a drawn sword, carrying a biting edge of slaughter.

"My sword’s edge shall be the shield of our civilization!"

"Should any foreign enemy invade, coveting our territory, slaughtering our people, or threatening our survival—regardless of whether they come from the depths of the stars or the nests of aliens."

"I shall personally lead the royal army to repel the enemy beyond our borders! Even if the galaxy shatters and blood stains the sky, I shall not hesitate! With my blood, I shall build the Great Wall of our civilization!"

"Third: To promote the development of order!" His voice turned grand and firm.

"The Order of Light is the sinew and bone of our civilization!"

"I shall devote my life to perfecting its laws, strengthening its foundations, and expanding its territories!"

"Cultivating the wilderness and building planets;"

"Exploring deep space and conquering the unknown;"

"Refining technology and pursuing the truth!"

"To make the name of Tianyi resound throughout the universe!"

"To make the light of justice shine upon the cosmos!"

"Fourth: To promote the lives and welfare of the people!" His voice injected a rare, ruler-like warmth.

"The strength of a civilization lies in its people!"

"I shall do my utmost to ensure that you have no worries about food and clothing, that you have a fixed dwelling, that the sick are treated, the young are educated, and the old are cared for!"

"To make every planet and every inch of land in the Tianyi Civilization a paradise! To ensure that every subject may bathe in the light of order and enjoy the blessings of peace!"

"Fifth: To strive for the prosperity and strength of the Angel race!" His voice carried the heavy responsibility of racial continuity.

"The Angel race is the crown of the Tianyi Civilization and the continuation of our bloodline!"

"I shall formulate sound policies to encourage reproduction, optimize genes, and clear away all obstacles to our growth!"

"To let the Angel bloodline branch out and flourish in this new land!"

"To make the wisdom and power of our race the eternal cornerstone for guarding our civilization and exploring the sea of stars!"

"Sixth: To conscientiously fulfill the duties of a King!" His voice returned to absolute, unquestionable majesty.

"From this moment on, all that I am belongs to Tianyi!"

"Diligently governing, working day and night without slack;"

"Discerning the loyal from the treacherous, rewarding and punishing with clarity;"

"Practicing self-restraint and public service, never faltering!"

"This body and this heart, surrendered to the throne!"

"This soul and this will, forever bound to our civilization!"

His final words were like a proclamation of the dawn of the universe, carrying an eternal power that pierced through time:

"The oath is made, with the universe as witness, and time and space as proof!"

"My heart is clear, and the stars shall bear witness!"

"Should I break this oath, may my body perish and my soul vanish, abandoned by the sea of stars!"

The oath was settled!

"Cosmic Calendar, 13.513602025 billion years;"

"February 14th!"

"King Tianyi, Hefeng!"

As the last syllable fell, as if he had exhausted his great spirit, Hefeng maintained that solemn posture, his chest rising and falling slightly.

On the high platform, there was a profound solemnity.

The echoes of the oath seemed to still be colliding against the crimson rock walls, stirring in the depths of every listener’s soul.

After a brief, vacuum-like silence—

"Long live King Tianyi!!!"

"The Order of Light is eternal!!!"

"We follow our King unto death!!!"

Cries more fanatical, more pious, and more hysterical than before exploded like billions of thunderclaps at once!

They completely drowned out the Qingtian Plateau! The sound waves turned into a physical storm of energy, whipping up a sky full of red sand!

Soldiers knelt on one knee, striking their chests with their fists; scholars bowed deeply, tears streaming down their faces; civilians prostrated themselves, like the most devout believers worshiping their god!

Every clause of the oath was like the sweetest promise, striking the deepest desires in their hearts: safety, development, equality, reproduction, and welfare!

And Hefeng’s resolution to sacrifice himself for the oath pushed the credibility of this promise to its peak!

At this moment, Hefeng—King Tianyi—was no longer just a military leader or a commander of exiles.

With this solemn and grave oath, he had completed his final coronation from a conqueror to a creator of civilization, from a powerful individual to the core of power!

He had placed the crown of dictatorship upon his own head with his own hands, and it had been granted unquestionable legitimacy by three and a half million pairs of eyes!

If Liang Bing were here, she would surely mock the hypocrisy of this oath. If Keisha heard it, she would surely be wary of this dictatorial ambition. If He Xi sensed it, perhaps she would sigh at the endless responsibility and loneliness behind this heavy vow.

But on Tianyi Star, on the Qingtian Plateau, at this very moment, there was only absolute faith and fanatical support!

Hefeng slowly lowered his arm.

He looked down at the crowd, which was boiling like a crimson sea, and felt the power of faith that threatened to lift him up.

The starlight of the Heavenly King Armor flowed around him, and the King’s Sword remained silent at his waist. There was no triumph on his face, only a profound gravity, as if he were carrying the entire universe.

The oath was made.

The path was clear.

The Tianyi Civilization, absolutely dominated by his will, named after the Light, but driven by an iron-fisted dictatorship, had officially begun its magnificent, iron-and-blood-stained prologue on the other side of the sea of stars, far from the disputes of the old days!

"Subjects of Tianyi!" Hefeng’s voice rang out again, suppressing the boiling clamor, carrying the majesty of a king and the boldness of a pioneer.

"Let us build our home with our own hands! Let the banner of the Order of Light be planted in every corner of this sea of stars!"

"Tianyi! Tianyi! Tianyi!" The response was a never-ending roar that shook the heavens.

The wind of the Qingtian Plateau blew the new King’s cloak, and blew toward the boundless land waiting to be reclaimed in the distance. The sun of the new era shone upon the crimson soil of Tianyi Star, radiant and glorious.