After looking at Su Mo, a rainbow of light appeared in the palm of the Aeon of the Hunt.
Then, the rainbow of light turned into an arrow, wrapped around the hair of Abundance, and shot over directly.
The jade-green and golden hair exuded a rich life force. It was a part of the Aeon of Abundance's main body and a manifestation of THEIR Path's power.
The cyan arrow also carried the will of the Hunt. It was a gift from the Aeon of the Hunt and a manifestation of the power of the Hunt's Path.
Seeing this, Su Mo understood and immediately unfolded the Pantheon.
The two items, which were between illusion and reality, immediately entered the Pantheon.
The jade-green and golden hair directly lit up the phantom of the Aeon of Abundance.
The deep cyan arrow also lit up the phantom of the Aeon of the Hunt.
After the phantoms of the two Aeons were lit up at the same time, their forms showed a certain vivid aura. It was the recognition of the Aeons.
Almost instantly, Su Mo's understanding of the power of the Paths of Abundance and the Hunt deepened considerably.
At this time, if Su Mo used the Pantheon again, the simulated power of Abundance and the Hunt would be a level stronger than before.
In addition to the phantoms of Abundance and the Hunt, in Su Mo's Pantheon, the domain belonging to the Aeons, the phantom of Nous was also lit up.
When simulating the Paths of Erudition, Abundance, and the Hunt, these three phantoms would give Su Mo a certain degree of buff.
If the Aeons themselves were willing, they might even be directly summoned by Su Mo.
In addition to these changes, after Ruan Mei's ascension, Ruan Mei's figure also appeared in Su Mo's Pantheon.
However, unlike the phantoms of the other Aeons, Ruan Mei's figure was solid and vivid, completely like her real self.
This meant that only for the power of the Path of Evolution could Su Mo achieve a level of control equal to an Aeon. He could completely master the power that belonged solely to the Aeon of Life.
After giving these two gifts to Su Mo, the figure of the Aeon of the Hunt dissipated on the spot.
"So, THEY didn't appear to cut the Apothecary, but to give Master a gift?"
Looking at the changes in Su Mo's Pantheon, Jibril muttered.
"..."
Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan looked at each other, their gazes shocked but also a little relieved.
With the recognition of the Aeon of the Hunt, they didn't have to worry about how to arrange Su Mo's status in the future.
The Xianzhou had always had freedom of belief. As long as one did not believe in the Lord of Plagues, no one would stop them from believing in Nous, the Lord of Erudition, or Qlipoth, the Amber Lord. It was not a problem to have one more faith in Ruan Mei, the Aeon of Life, or a sect of Su Mo.
Considering the deeds of the two, they could also absorb a large number of believers from the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, which was a good thing for the Xianzhou.
After making up his mind, Jing Yuan quickly received instructions from Marshal Hua.
Seeing the content of the order, he stood stunned for a long time before recovering from the shock.
Then, he quickly came to Su Mo and Ruan Mei and bowed to invite them.
"Thank you, Your Majesties, for the blessing and protection of the people of the Xianzhou."
Different identities, different ways of speaking.
With Ruan Mei's current status, it would be too inappropriate to say it was a contribution instead of a blessing.
"Please allow us, in the name of the Divine Bow of the Hunt, to invite Your Majesty, the Arbiter of Creation, and Your Majesty, the Arbiter of Myriad Transformations, to participate in the celebration banquet."
Hearing this, Su Mo was a little surprised.
"Arbiter of Creation, and Arbiter of Myriad Transformations?"
"Yes."
Fu Xuan, who had been checking the Jade Abacus, nodded. She knew why Jing Yuan had called them that.
"This is not a title given by Marshal Hua, but a title given by the people of the Xianzhou in online discussions to express their respect for the two of you."
The pink-haired girl explained patiently.
"The Arbiter of Creation refers to the Aeon of Life, Your Majesty Ruan Mei. It should refer to Your Majesty Ruan Mei's ability to manipulate creation."
"As for the Arbiter of Myriad Transformations, it should be that someone saw the Pantheon that Your Majesty Su Mo used. There are no outsiders in the Scalegorge Waterscape, so the one who could see this is most likely a Memokeeper of the Garden of Recollection."
For the people of the Xianzhou, their likes and dislikes had always been clear.
In their address to the Aeons, "Arbiter" belonged to the friendly camp, "Lord" belonged to the neutral camp, and "Plagues Author" belonged to the hostile camp.
Obviously, Su Mo and Ruan Mei were regarded as their own people by the Xianzhou natives.
"But, I am not an Aeon yet."
Su Mo pointed out this blind spot.
Although he could borrow the power of an Aeon and even control the entire power of Ruan Mei's Path, he was indeed not an Aeon.
Hearing him say this himself, Fu Xuan and Jing Yuan looked at each other and reluctantly nodded, as if they believed it.
If Su Mo didn't speak, they wouldn't know what kind of existence Su Mo was now.
Creating an Aeon as a mortal... similar deeds were not unheard of in this world. But after creating an Aeon, to be able to have the Aeon obey him, there was only Su Mo.
Now, even if Su Mo said he was not an Aeon, he was at least the Lord of the Aeon of Life.
Naturally, he could not be treated as an ordinary Emanator.
So—
"Even so, in the eyes of us Xianzhou people, you are still a well-deserved Aeon. Whether you have Aeon-level power or not, as long as you are within the scope of the Xianzhou Alliance, you can enjoy Aeon-level treatment."
Jing Yuan said with great emotional intelligence.
Simply put, Su Mo had become an honorary Aeon officially recognized by the Xianzhou Alliance.
"Alright!"
Su Mo didn't intend to fuss over these trivial matters. With his achievements, he also deserved such treatment.
"However, what's this about a celebration banquet?"
Jing Yuan immediately explained, "First, it is to celebrate that we Xianzhou people have finally been freed from the curse of the Mara-Struck;"
"Second, it is to celebrate the escape of the Apothecary of Abundance under the might of the Divine Bow of the Hunt;"
"Third, and most importantly, it is to celebrate the newly established Aeon Alliance of Your Majesties."
Hearing the first two points, everyone had no reaction. Whether it was for propaganda or for uniting the hearts of the people, this was a necessary celebration.
It was only when she heard the third point that Fu Xuan's eyes widened in surprise.
"What did you say? An Aeon Alliance?!"
"You'll have to ask His Majesty Su Mo about that."
Jing Yuan looked at Su Mo, his words also laced with confusion.
"The Divine Bow of the Hunt has just issued a divine edict, saying that THEY are willing to accept the invitation of the Arbiter of Creation, the Arbiter of Myriad Transformations, and even the Lord of Erudition to join the Aeon Alliance you have formed."
For the two of them, this was news no less shocking than Ruan Mei's ascension.
The Aeons, who had always been considered loners, had quietly formed an Aeon Alliance.
If this news got out, it would be enough to cause a huge wave in the entire universe.
What could make even the Aeons band together?
At the same time, the two of them looked at Su Mo with a hint of doubt.
Although Su Mo said he was not an Aeon, from the attitude of the Divine Bow of the Hunt, it was clear that THEY regarded him as an existence of the same caliber!
Otherwise, why would the Divine Bow of the Hunt, who had been a loner for thousands of years, agree to join their alliance so quickly?
To the news mentioned by Jing Yuan, Su Mo was a little concerned.
"The matter of the alliance should have been told to him by Nous. When I discussed it with Nous before, I did mention that I wanted to absorb the Hunt as an ally."
There was no problem with this. The problem was—
"Since you are willing to join the alliance, why didn't you tell me just now? Why did you have to wait until afterwards to convey it through you?"
With the relationship between the Xianzhou and the Aeon of the Hunt, Su Mo did not suspect that they were falsely transmitting a divine edict.
He only suspected one thing.
"Could it be that your Divine Bow of the Hunt is actually socially anxious?"
"..."
Faced with this teasing question, Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan firmly closed their mouths and dared not speak.
To gossip about an Aeon... with their status, they were not qualified yet.
However, recalling the news revealed by Su Mo, Fu Xuan couldn't help but complain in her heart.
You can talk and laugh with Nous and make plans, you can be treated as an existence of the same level by the Divine Bow of the Hunt, and you still say you're not an Aeon?
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One day after the Divine Bow of the Hunt repelled the Lord of Plagues...
The ascension ceremony of the Arbiter of Creation was held on the Xianzhou Luofu.
In the propaganda to the public, the Xianzhou Alliance concealed the topic of the Aeon Alliance, which could easily cause unease, and did not explain why only the Arbiter of Creation had ascended, letting the reporters of various newspapers run wild with their imagination.
And now, even if these topics were deliberately concealed, just the two matters of curing the Mara-Struck and celebrating the ascension of the Arbiter of Creation were enough to ignite people's enthusiasm.
At the boiling ascension ceremony, even though Su Mo and Ruan Mei did not show their faces, and only the World Tree, which had just gained a rudimentary intelligence, constantly scattered peaches, it still made everyone feel very happy.
Like temple fairs, parades, and other celebration activities, from the perspective of ordinary people, it was normal for the Aeons not to show their faces.
Except for Akivili, the Aeon of Trailblaze, not many Aeons were willing to show their faces.
The Hunt, who would respond to believers, was already in the category of being close to the people.
So, no one knew that these two Arbiters had actually participated in this ascension ceremony.
However, the place where they gathered was not in the main hall of the banquet, nor in the Seat of Divine Foresight, but in a beautiful and secluded mansion.
"I was robbed by the Antimatter Legion and was saved by two Aeons... If this plot were to be published as a novel, people would think it was a fantasy!"
Tingyun rubbed her neck, which was stiff from overexcitement last night, while holding her family's most delicious rice wine and muttering to herself.
No matter how she used her imagination, she could never have imagined that the two benefactors she had met were actually Aeons themselves.
This was too surreal.
At this moment, a soft, cute, and slightly slurred girl's voice sounded.
"Tingyun! Why did it take you so long to get the wine? Lord Su Mo is still waiting! Don't tell me you're slacking off here like Qingque!"
Hearing this, Tingyun immediately responded, "Lady Fu Xuan, I'm coming! Please ask the two benefactors, Your Majesties the Arbiters, and General Jing Yuan to wait a moment!"
"There are more guests coming! Get two more bottles!"
Fu Xuan's slightly drunk voice sounded again. She seemed to be trying her best to maintain her dignity, but she sounded like a lazy cat.
"Yes!" Tingyun responded repeatedly.
Looking at the already full tray in front of her, she was a little troubled for a moment.
At this moment, a slender, fair little hand reached out and helped her take two bottles.
"I knew the Master Diviner couldn't hold her liquor, and she likes to talk nonsense when she's drunk! What does she mean, slacking off like me? Even I know that I can't slack off at a time like this!"
The green-clothed girl with a sparrow hairpin complained with a pout.
Even if you gave her a hundred guts, she wouldn't dare to be lazy at a banquet where an Aeon was present!
"Thank you, Qingque."
Seeing someone help, Tingyun breathed a sigh of relief.
The two of them walked towards the pavilion in the bamboo forest. Halfway there, they saw a sword immortal girl as cold as a white moon and a somewhat silly-looking Cloud Knight girl walking over.
"Can't you two carry it? Let me do it!"
The Cloud Knight girl enthusiastically came over and helped Tingyun hold the snacks.
"Miss Sushang, you're here to help too!" Qingque, who was very popular, immediately greeted her.
"Yeah, yeah! General Jing Yuan said before that he was looking for someone who was bold and lively and wouldn't get bogged down in details to help. So I signed up, and I was selected right away!" Sushang said cheerfully.
"..."
Qingque was speechless for a moment.
Bold and lively, wouldn't get bogged down in details... Wasn't the general just recruiting a fool?
Looking at Sushang's happy appearance, could it be that she hadn't realized who the main character of this banquet was?
Forget it. With her brain, it's better not to tell her.
Thinking of this, Qingque was about to greet the unfamiliar face next to her.
But she saw the white-haired, red-eyed girl, as cold as a moon, directly take the wine bottle from her hand and turn to walk back.
On the other side, Tingyun immediately trotted two steps to catch up and asked in a low voice, "Miss Jingliu, is your Mara-Struck cured too? There are Cloud Knights everywhere outside. Will it be a problem for you to walk around here?"
"It's fine."
Jingliu shook her head faintly, took out a token from her waist, and showed it.
"My wanted order has been lifted. I am now a sword attendant under Lord Su Mo. The Divine Bow of the Hunt has therefore bestowed upon me a blessing, allowing me to receive the light of the Hunt so that I have the ability to serve my lord."
"..."
The moment she saw the token, Tingyun's breath stopped.
If she wasn't mistaken, this token, which symbolized the Hunt, was also the seal that symbolized the general.
In other words, this was the proof of an Emanator of the Hunt.
Combined with what Jingliu had just said...
In order to establish a relationship with Lord Su Mo, the Divine Bow of the Hunt had actually granted Jingliu the power of an Emanator?
This was the only external Emanator of the Xianzhou Alliance.
The importance the Divine Bow of the Hunt attached to the Arbiter of Myriad Transformations was evident.