Chapter 283: The Establishment of the Heavenly Court
Xiao Tian smiled slightly and introduced the strong figures present, "These are my friends and family. Those over there belong to the Nine Nether Earth Python Tribe, and the rest are from the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe. They will all be part of this alliance."
"I can't believe you even brought in the two top magical beast factions!" Lin Lao exclaimed, clearly impressed.
With so many Dou Saints gathered, the assembled representatives had no intention of leaving. As the saying goes, it's good to seek shelter under a big tree. With such a powerful group, even the ancient clans would have to think twice before making a move against them.
Seeing the looks on their faces, Xiao Tian smiled and said, "Does anyone have any objections to joining the alliance? It's entirely voluntary, no pressure."
"We have no objections, as long as our sects' existence can be guaranteed," Fire Cloud Ancestor and others agreed.
"Given the strength of this alliance, we wouldn't leave even if we could," Fire Cloud Ancestor thought to himself.
"Good. Since everyone agrees, I will take the role of alliance leader," Xiao Tian announced. "Apart from the leader, we will also have multiple deputy leaders. The leaders of your various factions will each be a deputy leader."
The crowd relaxed upon hearing this. Even though the title was largely honorary and didn't compare to the power of the alliance leader, it was still prestigious.
Yao Lao spoke, "Now that we have a leader, we should decide on a name for our alliance. Any suggestions?"
"Names should be grand and imposing. Something small and insignificant would be laughed at," Fire Cloud Ancestor suggested with interest. "How about 'The Hall of Righteousness'?"
"My 'Sky Mansion' sounds grander than 'The Hall of Righteousness'," Lin Lao mused.
"Sky Mansion is not bad," Xiao Tian laughed, "but I think 'Heavenly Court' sounds even grander. What do you all think?"
"Heavenly Court?" Everyone felt a surge of ambition and nodded in agreement.
"I agree," Zi Yan was the first to speak up.
"I agree as well," Yao Ming followed suit.
"Heavenly Court... the divine court of heaven... It does have a ring to it," Fire Cloud Ancestor nodded.
Finally, the name of the alliance was decided: The Heavenly Court. And Xiao Tian would be its leader.
Xiao Tian smiled and said, "Since we are now one family, I won't treat you poorly."
With that, he waved his hand, and jade bottles flew out, one for each faction.
"Each bottle contains a Bodhi Revitalizing Pill that I personally refined. This pill can increase the chance of becoming a Saint by fifty percent. With these pills, our Heavenly Court's strength will surely grow."
"Thank you, leader!" The crowd expressed their gratitude. For any faction, even one Half-Saint was a considerable force. Especially for a faction like the Flower Sect, which only had two Half-Saints, these pills could potentially create two more Half-Saints, which was a significant reward.
Fire Cloud Ancestor, surprised, remarked, "I didn't know the leader was also an alchemist!"
"My skills in alchemy were taught by my master, Yao Sheng," Xiao Tian said with a smile. "Without my master, I wouldn't be where I am today."
"Where, where!" Yao Lao hurriedly waved his hands. "Your alchemy skills have long surpassed mine..."
Though Yao Lao was humble in words, he was secretly pleased.
Xiao Tian turned to Fire Cloud Ancestor, "Fire Cloud Saint, I sense you have an old injury. Once I gather the necessary materials, I will make a special pill to heal your wounds."
"Thank you, leader," Fire Cloud Ancestor replied, clearly overjoyed.
"No need for thanks. We are all family!" Xiao Tian laughed and called for drinks to be served.
He raised his glass and toasted, "To the formation of our new Heavenly Court, let's drink to its success!"
"To the Heavenly Court!" The crowd echoed, raising their glasses.
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After a grand banquet, the various factions returned to their homes. With Xiao Tian's help, they established spatial connections to the Star Realm. These connections were built using the power of the Space Ancestral Symbol, making them unbreakable even by ordinary Dou Saints.
News of the alliance between Starfall Pavilion, Pill Tower, Burning Flame Valley, Flower Sect, Nine Nether Earth Python Tribe, and Ancient Void Dragon Tribe soon spread across Central Plains, causing an uproar.
Each of these factions was renowned, and any one of them was a significant force. The Pill Tower, in particular, as the sacred land for all alchemists, had immense influence. The Nine Nether Earth Python Tribe and the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe were equally prestigious, comparable to the ancient eight clans among humans. The Ancient Void Dragon Tribe, the strongest of the three, was on par with the ancient clans.
This alliance, named the Heavenly Court, had a strength and presence unmatched by the Underworld River Alliance and rivaled even the Three-Clan Alliance.
Compared to the Heavenly Court, the Underworld River Alliance was like a small fish in a big pond, easily crushed. A new superpower had emerged in Central Plains, one that could challenge the ancient clans.
Many other factions, seeing the rise of the Heavenly Court, began to consider joining. As the saying goes, it's good to find shelter under a big tree. Soon, countless factions came to seek alliance with the Heavenly Court.
However, the Heavenly Court did not accept everyone. Many of these factions were weak and opportunistic. Accepting them indiscriminately could introduce instability.
Fortunately, Xiao Tian didn't have to worry about these matters. With Medusa, Yao Lao, and others managing things, he could focus on more significant issues.
As the Heavenly Court's fame spread, people became curious about its leader, Xiao Tian. Most had never heard of him. Soon, information about Xiao Tian began to circulate, encouraged by the Heavenly Court itself. Stories of him being a descendant of the ancient Xiao family, a ninth-grade alchemist, and his defeat of a peak five-star Dou Saint in possession of the Nether Lotus Demon Fire were told. It was also revealed that he was the husband of the ancient clan leader's daughter.
With these revelations, people understood why Xiao Tian could lead the Heavenly Court: his extraordinary power and his status as a ninth-grade alchemist.
(End of Chapter)