Chapter 1715: Chapter 329: The Truth Behind the Cradle Project
At this moment.
As Ian communicated with Huai Guang.
A path appeared before everyone.
As the brilliance of the mountain summit shone, everyoneâs hearts were inexplicably stirred by a powerful spirit energy fluctuation, and a path emerged between the realm of reality and illusion, stretching from beneath everyoneâs feet, extending towards the distant Summit of the Holy Mountain.
This path seemed to be forged from light, brilliant and pure. It also resembled a river, flowing endlessly, defying gravity, carrying everyone to greater heights.
All those around, the people living near Dawn Avenue, witnessed this scene. They exclaimed in awe, clasping their hands in prayer, bowing in respect to Ian and the others.
For this was a miracleâa miracle of Embrace Light. It was the Light of Huai Guang, high upon the Summit of the Holy Mountain, showing respect and offering an invitation to its guests.
"What is... happening?"
Among those present, only Yisen Gard was quite bewildered, not understanding what had just happened, while the Frozen Fish Tutor and Pathbuilder Fen Hun remained solemn (or at least did not wag their tails), looking at Ian, then turning to the distant Holy Mountain.
"This is Huai Guangâs welcoming ceremony." Fen Hun said calmly, "This scene has not appeared for nearly a hundred years, not even when the Dragon King himself visited, was it so grand."
[The last time the Cast Light Road opened, it was done by someone youâre quite familiar with, Yisen.]
The Frozen Fish Tutor cautiously said: [That person was your great-grandfather, Pioneer Inega IIâit was precisely Inega II who introduced the Huai Guang Church to The Empire, making it nearly the state religion.]
[Now, the proliferation of the Huai Guang Church in The Empire is precisely because of that possible âalliance.â No one knows exactly what agreement Inega II reached with Huai Guang, but Inega II was indeed a Monarch who openly showed âsupportâ for Huai Guang.]
[And now...]
The Frozen Fish Tutor and Fen Hun both looked at Ian: [Huai Guang is inviting Ian.]
"Thatâs normal."
Upon hearing this, Yisen Gard showed a knowing expression. He wasnât surprised at all that Ian could receive favor from Huai Guang, and he nodded naturally: "After all, itâs Ian. This is very normal."
"He, after all, has opened the Arcane Pathway, and his impact on the world is no lesser than that of my great-grandfather!"
ââAt least be a little shocked! Although the Frozen Fish Tutor and Fen Hun also thought Ian truly had the strength and the means, they couldnât help but mock.
"Huai Guang is waiting for us."
And at this moment, Ian, who seemed captivated just now, came to his senses and said to everyone: "Letâs go, such an invitation is hard to refuse."
Everyone walked on the light, a rather peculiar sensation. The white path felt like light, yet also like flesh and blood, or more akin to amber that sealed light yet hadnât solidified, with golden-white light flowing within. Once stepped on, an incredible pulse of power could be felt within.
Ian could sense Huai Guangâs goodwill and welcome towards him... because the Huai Guang Swarm deemed him as light, as a transcendent being beyond mundane desires, a visionary capable of transforming Terra to reshape its order.
Truth be told, Ian had never praised himself so highly, hadnât even thought about it that way.
He really didnât understand.
"I donât intend to transform the world into something like the civilization of the previous era."
In his mind, Ian continued communicating with the Huai Guang Swarm: "At least not for this generation. Currently, I quite like Terraâs politics of strong individuals, can you accept that?"
[Even without âstrong individualsâ, human society still needs a âstrong powerâ]
The Twin Pontiffs, Huai Guang Swarm, said softly: [The actual governors of this strong power are a small number of people, in a certain sense, itâs similar to how Terra is now, where ultimately a few hold more power to direct the swarmâs path.]
"Not the same."
Ian said gravely: "The actual governors and overseers of this strong power can be everyone, everyone supervising and managing each other, with each person being part of their respective professional management tier."
"The societal construction of the civilization from the previous era of Terra was extremely advanced, having no exalted authority, only those revered and accomplished."
[Indeed, isnât this our goal? Ian, even though you keep saying autocracy is necessary, arenât you essentially creating such a world?]
The Twin Pontiffs replied calmly: [Everyone helps each other, each person being part of the authority governing the entire civilization, every individual being an expert and authority in their field... This is the society we aim to create.]
[Itâs just that present-day Terraâs civilization canât achieve this, hence we disguise that strong power with Huai Guangâs strength and faith, creating a Holy Mountain, Holy Land like Land of Bliss.]
[And you use your AI to disguise it... creating a peaceful and stable domain under your rule.]
[Essentially, we are all transitioning for the ultimate goal of the Great Unity.]
Ian fell silent.
He hadnât expected Huai Guang to see so far ahead, even recognizing that his creation of the Heart of Terra was merely transitional.
But thinking it over, it wasnât surprising, since Huai Guang had dispatched Yingguang and Glorious Sword clerics right from the start to station at Silverpeak Domain as âwitnessesâ.
They watched the Silverpeak Domainâs rapid development process, and with the wisdom and insight of the Huai Guang Swarm, it was only natural they discerned his true intentions.
Thinking of this, Ian had a thought: "Among the clerics in Silverpeak Domain, how many are truly âyouâ?"