Chapter 64: The Three Sovereigns Become One: The Order of Justice Established

Time flowed on, and the structure of the universe evolved in silence.

While the distant Tianyi Civilization was forging its divine body and thriving in the unknown depths of the universe, the center of the known universe—the Mero Tianting—was also welcoming a pivotal moment that would determine the destiny of the Angel Civilization and the countless sentient beings of the future known universe.

Inside the Sacred Council Hall, there were no superfluous decorations; only a dome and walls constructed of starlight alloy, eternal and unyielding. A triangular conference table, carved from a single piece of crystal containing stellar core energy, sat in the exact center of the hall.

Three archaic yet majestic thrones corresponded to the three vertices of the triangle.

At this very moment, seated upon the three thrones were none other than the three supreme rulers of the Angel Civilization:

The Heavenly Blade King, Kesha: Positioned at the head seat. Her face was the ultimate masterpiece of genetic perfection, yet it was currently shrouded in a layer of near-divine solemnity and unquestionable majesty.

Her hands were clasped together resting upon the crystal tabletop, her fingertips entwined with an ethereal stream of golden energy.

The Heavenly Foundation King, Hexi: Positioned to Kesha’s right.

Silver-white hair cascading like moonlight set off her peerless, delicate face, which radiated profound wisdom. Her eyes were like a universe containing countless billions of stars, serene and focused.

She turned slightly, maintaining a relaxed and graceful posture, gazing peacefully at Kesha in the principal seat as she awaited her speech.

The Heavenly Enlightenment King, Liangbing: Positioned to Kesha’s left.

Her brown hair was draped loosely over her shoulders, with a few playful strands resting across her forehead.

Her features were equally exquisite, but at this moment, they carried a trace of evident absent-mindedness.

Her sitting posture appeared rather casual, even verging on languid. Between her slender fingers, a miniature thread of energy constantly shifted and twisted its form, as if she were deducing some complex formula; her thoughts had evidently drifted far beyond the clouds.

Kesha’s gaze slowly swept across her two sisters, finally resting upon the simulated infinite star map on the council hall’s dome.

Her voice rang out—clear, resolute, and carrying a soul-piercing power that instantly startled the energy dancing at Liangbing’s fingertips, causing it to freeze slightly.

"Sisters," Kesha began, her voice echoing in the spacious hall, "after thousands of years of warfare, we overthrew Huaye's tyranny and ended the oppression and humiliation inflicted upon female angels by the Heavenly Palace Order."

"We established the Mero Tianting and won independence and dignity for the Angel Civilization."

"However, the war has ended, yet we have not ushered in true peace—or rather, we have not found the long-term, correct path that the Angel Civilization should walk in the future."

She paused slightly, the stream of golden energy at her fingertips growing somewhat brighter: "I have thought for a long time, and observed for a long time."

"From those fragile civilizations that withered in the flames of war, to those civilizations that marched toward self-destruction due to the inflation of power."

"From our own pursuit of love and happiness as angels, to the endless suffering brought about by the ubiquitous law of the jungle across the universe..."

"I have seen chaos, I have seen injustice, and I have seen the fragility and meaninglessness of life under arbitrary might."

Hexi nodded slightly, light of understanding and contemplation flickering within her silver eyes.

Liangbing barely managed to pull her mind back, the energy at her fingertips dissipating, though a trace of unperceived detachment still lingered deep within her gaze.

Kesha’s voice suddenly rose, carrying a world-shaping resoluteness and conviction: "The time has come!"

"As one of the most powerful entities in the known universe, the Angel Civilization cannot merely content ourselves with our own strength and freedom!"

"We have the responsibility, and the capability, to set a benchmark and point the way for this chaotic universe!"

She opened her palm, and above it, a ball of pure golden energy slowly condensed and evolved, ultimately forming a complex rune surrounded by countless civilized planets and gently sheltered by a pair of massive angel wings.

The rune emanated an aura where warmth, order, protection, and judgment coexisted.

"I name this path..."

"‘The Order of Justice’!"

"What is the Order of Justice?" Kesha’s voice was like a great bell, expounding the core of her philosophy:

"Love and guardianship are the foundation. The meaning of an angel's existence lies not only in pursuing our own love and happiness, but even more so in protecting those weak civilizations that believe in justice and yearn for peace!"

"To shield them from the willful aggression and bullying of powerful civilizations! This shall be the sacred duty of angels, and the cornerstone for the universe to walk the correct path!"

"The bullying of the weak by the strong is forbidden, and the development of meteor-tier and large-scale weapons of mass destruction is prohibited."

"Civilizations sheltered under the Order of Justice must themselves adhere to the order! They are strictly forbidden from bullying the weak or invading lesser civilizations!"

"They are strictly forbidden from researching and deploying 'planet-busting' weapons of mass destruction aimed at annihilating planets, stars, or even galaxies!"

"Under the Order of Justice, the development of any civilization must not be premised upon the possibility of destroying other civilizations!"

"Following this comes the pursuit of the love of angels, cherishing the value of life."

"Angel sisters, they are not merely warriors, but living individuals possessed of independent will and emotion!"

"The Order of Justice encourages them, while fulfilling their duties, to bravely pursue true love and happiness belonging to themselves!"

"At the same time, we must constantly bear in mind—life is the most precious miracle in the universe!"

"Any life, whether powerful or weak, is worthy of respect and protection in its very existence! Wantonly stripping away life is the greatest sin!"

"Anti-corruption, anti-absolute freedom, anti-chaos and disorder."

"The banner of the Order of Justice distinctly opposes all forms of corruption! It opposes absolute freedom that marches under the banner of 'freedom' while actually trampling upon order and morality!"

"It opposes anarchism that leads to chaos and destruction! Order, responsibility, and morality are the guarantees for the continuation and development of civilization! Freedom without constraint brings only disaster!"

The "Order of Justice" rune in Kesha's palm blazed with brilliant light, as if illuminating the entire council hall and reflecting the utterly unshakeable conviction in her eyes.

"This is the future I have chosen for our Angel Civilization, and for all lives in the known universe that yearn for peace and light!"

"An eternal path centered on guarding the weak, cherishing life, upholding order, and pursuing true love!"

She withdrew her hand, the rune's radiance merging into her body, making her appear even more sacred and inviolable.

Her gaze shifted sharply toward Liangbing and Hexi: "In order to more efficiently and uniformly promote the 'Order of Justice', and to eliminate any hidden dangers within the Angel Civilization that might lead to division."

"I have decided—to cease the current status of tripartite governance by three kings!"

"The Angel Civilization, both in name and in substance, shall submit to the throne of the Queen of Angels!"

As these words fell, Liangbing's brows furrowed imperceptibly, and her fingertips subconsciously condensed a wisp of spatial energy once more.

Hexi remained calm, as though she had anticipated this long ago.

Kesha's voice carried unquestionable majesty: "Of course, Heavenly Foundation King Hexi, Heavenly Enlightenment King Liangbing, you have rendered immortal meritorious service in overthrowing the Heavenly Palace and establishing Mero!"

"Your royal titles shall be permanently retained as the highest honorary titles of the Angel Civilization, enjoying a lofty status and glory second only to the Queen of Angels! This is an eternal commemoration of your achievements!"

She looked toward Hexi on her right: "Hexi, your wisdom is as deep as the abyss; you are the creator of the Heavenly Foundation Calculation Network and the engine of the Angel Civilization's technological takeoff."

"I appoint you as the first Sacred Right Guard of the Angel Civilization!"

"You symbolize the 'wisdom' of the Angel Civilization, and you shall continue to command all scientific research, technological development, and knowledge heritage of the Angel Civilization!"

"The technological engines of the Mero Tianting and the research, development, and manufacture of the Sacred Knowledge Treasury shall be under your control!"

Hearing this, a faint, genuine smile appeared on Hexi’s cool countenance.

She rose gracefully, placing her right hand over her chest and bowing slightly toward Kesha: "I obey your command, Queen Kesha."

"To be able to continue focusing on the fields of knowledge and technology I love, contributing wisdom to the 'Order of Justice', is my honor."

"Those tedious daily administrative affairs of the Heavenly Foundation Nebula had indeed grown truly tiresome to me long ago."

Her reply was crisp and decisive, brimming with the relief of a scholar shedding administrative baggage.

Kesha nodded, shifting her gaze to Liangbing on the left, her eyes turning somewhat complex: "Liangbing, you are brave and adept in battle, with unpredictable abilities; you are the sharpest sword of the Angel Legion."

"I appoint you as the first Sacred Left Guard of the Angel Civilization!"

"You symbolize the 'strength' of the Angel Civilization, and you shall continue to command its military forces, external conquests, and order maintenance! The blade of the Mero Tianting is wielded by you!"

Liangbing’s reaction was far from as decisive as Hexi’s.

She seemed to have only just pulled her attention completely away from her internal deductions. Hearing the appointment, a flash of unmistakable... impatience crossed her face?

She did not even rise immediately, merely lounging lazily against her throne, the wisp of spatial energy at her fingertips playing naughtily once more.

"Oh? Left Guard? In charge of military forces?"

Liangbing’s tone carried a hint of nonchalance, "Fine, fine, I get it."

"Anyway, I've long since grown lazy about meddling in that mess of affairs in the Heavenly Enlightenment Nebula."

"Military it is, then, as long as it doesn't delay me from doing real work."

What was her "real work"? Evidently not the military duties she was about to take over.

Kesha’s brows twitched imperceptibly, a sharp light flashing within her golden eyes.

"Liangbing, what 'real work' are you researching? Is it more important than the future of the Angel Civilization, or the promotion of the 'Order of Justice'?"

Liangbing acted as though she had been poked at a point of excitement; she straightened up a bit, her expression blending fanaticism and mystery.

"Kesha, you have no idea how... fascinating the knowledge brought by those guys at the Super God Academy is!"

"Especially Carl, that guy who looks like a blockhead—what he has packed in his head completely subverts cognition!"

"That 'Ultimate Fear' theory he's been researching lately..."

She lowered her voice, as if sharing a shocking secret, "It's so interesting! It might just touch upon the most fundamental truths of the universe!"

"And my 'Space-Time Rose' super gene project is about to reach a critical juncture!"

"This is the power that can truly change the layout of the universe! It's much more interesting than managing a bunch of little angels who only know how to shout and fight!"

Her tone was filled with contempt for military affairs and an obsession with research.

Ever since the establishment of the Heavenly City Super God Academy, Liangbing had thrown herself into it day and night, spending all her time mingling with Carl.

Hexi listened quietly from the side, a hint of worry flashing in her silver eyes. She keenly perceived the dangerous sentiment in Liangbing's thinking—a deviation from the core values of the angels.

Kesha’s expression sank entirely. The air within the council hall seemed to congeal, leaving only that restless wisp of spatial energy at Liangbing’s fingertips dancing silently.

"Liangbing!" Kesha’s voice turned abruptly severe, carrying the coercion of a queen, "You are the Sacred Left Guard of the Queen of Angels! Your duty is to guard the 'Order of Justice'!"

"It is to command the Angel Legion to defend the weak! Carl's theories, your gene project—none of it matters; everything must be built upon the premise of serving the 'Order of Justice' and not violating the core values of the angels!"

"You are strictly forbidden from indulging in those... explorations that may bring danger and chaos, while neglecting your duties!"

Liangbing was jolted by Kesha's sternness. She curled her lip, and the energy at her fingertips finally dissipated entirely. She stood up somewhat reluctantly, mimicking Hexi's gesture of placing a hand over her chest in salute, though the movement was vastly perfunctory.

"Yes, yes, yes, Queen Kesha, I know."

"I'll fulfill my duties, but my research can't stop either. Don't worry, my 'Space-Time Rose' is definitely an epoch-making achievement, and who knows, it might even help us 'guard' better."

Her words carried obvious perfunctoriness and a trace of imperceptible rebellion.

Kesha looked deeply at Liangbing, saying no more by way of reprimand, but the warning in her gaze was self-evident.

She knew that a part of Liangbing's heart no longer resided in the Mero Tianting.

The Super God Academy, and particularly that Carl, were like stones cast into a calm lake, stirring dangerous ripples within Liangbing's heart.

Liangbing's curiosity regarding the "Ultimate Fear" and her fanaticism for the "Space-Time Rose" had subtly deviated from the bottom line of "anti-corruption" and "anti-absolute freedom" emphasized in the "Order of Justice" she had just established.

This was a colossal hidden hazard.

"I hope you can truly understand your position and responsibility," Kesha finally said in a deep voice, her tone returning to calm yet laden with heavy pressure.

"Hexi, Liangbing, the appointments of the Sacred Right Guard and Sacred Left Guard take effect immediately."

"The administration and defense of the Heavenly Foundation Nebula and the Heavenly Enlightenment Nebula shall gradually be brought under the unified management of the Mero Tianting headquarters."

"I will have Ruoning deliver the specific power-transfer and institutional-reorganization plans to you shortly."

"Understood, Queen Kesha." Hexi bowed once more, her attitude respectful.

"Got it." Liangbing's reply remained brief and devoid of warmth.

Kesha said no more. She stood up, her red cloak fluttering behind her without wind, snapping sharply.

She walked to the massive stargazing window of the council hall, gazing out at the dazzling starry sky of the Mero Tianting and the countless orderly floating structures below.

"The Order of Justice..." she muttered softly, her eyes reflecting the sea of stars, "let it begin shining upon this universe today, right here from the Mero Tianting!"

As her words fell, upon the simulated star map on the council hall’s dome, the territory belonging to the Angel Civilization suddenly lit up with a warm and resolute golden radiance.

Like a massive rune, it slowly rotated, attempting to project its philosophy into every corner of the known universe.

However, behind Kesha, Liangbing resettled herself onto her throne, her gaze drifting toward the direction of the Super God Academy outside the window. At her fingertips, that wisp of purple energy representing the mysteries of space quietly reappeared and twined itself around them once more.

A trace of an unperceived curve, filled with inquisitive desire and rebellious intent, hooked the corner of her mouth.

The clash of philosophies, the reorganization of power, the subtle divergences among sisters—like invisible undercurrents, they surged quietly within this sacred council hall.

A new era for the Angel Civilization unified under the "Order of Justice" had begun... but as to where this giant vessel would sail, the first seed of unease had already been planted.

The sisterhood between Kesha and Liangbing was likewise about to welcome its end.