What is a Human Sovereign?
To be born human, to lead the human race in its rise, to protect the peace and stability of humanity, to grant humanity an era of peace, to aid humanity in its times of tribulation—this is a Human Sovereign!
This was the interpretation of a Human Sovereign contained within the Human Sovereign Crown, and it was also the Human Sovereign's own understanding of this sovereign throne.
First.
To be born human, placed as the foremost priority.
A Human Sovereign must have humanity first, sovereignty second.
Only a member of the human race can serve as Human Sovereign; other races are not qualified to be called Human Sovereign.
Secondly.
A Sovereign, the orthodox ruler of humanity, saves the world, governs all living beings, protects peace, and grants a prosperous age!
This is a Human Sovereign!
Without a doubt, Ye Chen had done all of this, meeting the standard.
Therefore, he was qualified to inherit the position of Human Sovereign.
On the other hand, his strength could also be called that of a Sovereign!
Thus, it was only natural for the Human Sovereign to pass the throne to Ye Chen.
"The position of Human Sovereign!"
Even the various Supreme Ones gazed at this Human Sovereign Crown with fervent eyes.
They were either Ancient Emperors, Great Emperors, or Supreme Immortals, belonging to the Great Perfection Supreme One realm, but all had cultivated step by step.
The position of Human Sovereign, however, was the orthodox ruler of humanity, a recognition of the Sovereign of the human race, and also the recognition of the Pangu Universe. Even if one was not a true Supreme One, one could, in the name of Human Sovereign, command the vast power of the myriad realms, in no way inferior to a true Ancient Great Emperor.
This was also why, after the Tenth Heaven disappeared and the Heavenly Dao was incomplete, the Human Sovereign still possessed Supreme One-level cultivation.
If they were to serve as Human Sovereign, it would be equivalent to gaining an additional Supreme One's power. Especially within a home ground like the Pangu Universe, with Supreme One power combined with the might of the myriad domains, they might even have the strength to face a Quasi-Giant.
After all, the higher one's realm, the deeper and vaster one's control over the power of the myriad domains.
The myriad realms of all heavens, as the upper world of the Pangu Universe, were vast and boundless, bolstered by the universe's origin. In the past, the ten-generation Human Sovereigns could only mobilize a small portion of this power. If the full power were unleashed, it would be in no way inferior to an alien colossus from antiquity, perhaps even stronger than an ordinary ancient titan.
Of course, they could only covet it, not dare to contend for it.
Whether it was the Battle Saint King, the two Quasi-Giants War Emperor and Golden Crow Great Emperor, or the genuine ancient titan Cang Xiong Great Heavenly Venerable, none would tolerate even a hint of such thoughts from them.
Moreover, before them, the Battle Saint King had just entered the Eternal Emperor realm, his strength already approaching the Quasi-Giant level. Combined with the Human Sovereign's command over the power of the myriad domains, once superimposed, it would likely surpass an ordinary Quasi-Giant.
However, to everyone's surprise, Ye Chen removed the Human Sovereign Crown and said solemnly, "Wrong. We, the cultivators of the human race, all have the right to be Human Sovereign!"
Heaven and earth shook violently. The upper world's myriad realms and the lower world's eight realms were greatly shaken, with infinite phenomena manifesting.
Because of Ye Chen's words.
We, the cultivators of the human race, all have the right to be Human Sovereign!
This was a new belief, shaking the very origin of the universe!
All living beings in the world, everyone could become a Sovereign!
What a grand aspiration this was, akin to someone once saying, 'Everyone can become a dragon'!
Yet, this was countless times more grand and world-shaking!
A Sovereign is a Supreme One!
For everyone to become a Supreme One—what a grand aspiration that would be!
The Supreme Ones were shocked, their gazes toward Ye Chen now profoundly different.
If an ordinary person said these words, they would consider it arrogant nonsense, even intolerable to heaven, inviting punishment.
But Ye Chen was different. His words carried far-reaching influence!
"Good, what a splendid 'We, the cultivators of the human race, all have the right to be Human Sovereign'!" War Emperor loudly praised, exclaiming 'good'. Truly, he was a key figure of the Pangu Universe, indeed extraordinary.
With such a person present, how could the Pangu Universe not prosper?
Cang Xiong Great Heavenly Venerable also looked at Ye Chen in astonishment. No wonder he could reach this step at such a young age; there was a reason for it.
The Mysterious God Great Emperor nodded silently. Ye Chen did not want the position of Human Sovereign, yet his sovereign words shook the world!
However, saying it was one thing; achieving it was another.
Everyone becoming a Sovereign was simply unrealistic, far too difficult.
He shook his head silently and let out a soft sigh.
Seeing this, Ye Chen understood the thoughts in the hearts of the Mysterious God Great Emperor and the other Supreme Ones. He said softly, "A Sovereign is not necessarily a Supreme One. If everyone is a Sovereign, with no one towering above others, then they can be Sovereign!"
With no one towering above others, they can be Sovereign!
This was the true ideal of a Human Sovereign!
Boom—
The universe shook violently once more. Auspicious light surged through the myriad domains, affecting both the upper and lower worlds.
Shaking the ancient and dazzling the present!
In the unseen depths, it seemed as if people understood something, yet also as if they understood nothing. But in their hearts, a new belief took root.
A Sovereign should rise!
A Sovereign should uphold equality for all living beings, with none towering above others!
The Supreme Ones were first startled, then fell silent, sighed, and finally praised with respect: "A Sovereign should be thus!"
No one questioned it.
The matter of the Human Sovereign position being passed to Ye Chen was no longer mentioned.
His ideal differed from the traditional Human Sovereign ideal; he could not inherit a position that was questioned.
But this did not necessarily mean the Human Sovereign position of this era was wrong, because throughout the ages, Human Sovereigns had led the human race in its rise and protected humanity's peace and prosperity!
It was not wrong.
It was just that the Human Sovereign ideal of each era was different!
Ye Chen's Human Sovereign ideal was even more grand, but there was no need to distinguish right from wrong!
The Mysterious God Great Emperor silently put away the Human Sovereign Crown.
Seeing all the Supreme Ones gathered, Ye Chen felt this was a great opportunity. Especially since many Supreme Ones came from the Origin Ancient Path and must know more ancient secrets. Ye Chen then spoke up, having Yiyi appear.
"Yiyi?"
Yiyi stood dazedly on Ye Chen's shoulder, her little paws rubbing her big, dark eyes, her face hazy as if she had just woken up. She said, "Little Moon, you're looking for me?"
This seemingly silly, cute little white creature, however, showed no timidity in the face of all the Supreme Ones. Not only because Ye Chen was right beside her, but also because a mysterious, special aura flowed within her body, actually able to resist the invisible pressure emanating from the Supreme Ones. She was truly extraordinary.
The Supreme Ones from the Origin Ancient Path who saw her were directly shocked: "A member of the Xuan Tribe!?"
Clearly, the Supreme Ones from the Origin Ancient Path were well-traveled and knowledgeable.
"That's right. She is Yiyi, my friend, from the Xuan Tribe. But I wish to know, does anyone among you know where the Xuan Tribe is from?" Ye Chen asked succinctly.
He had asked Yiyi before, but Yiyi did not know her own identity, let alone what the Xuan Tribe represented. She had naturally forgotten the related memories. But when Ye Chen personally investigated, he discovered that within Yiyi's divine consciousness sea, there was a Great Dao seal at the level of an ancient titan, sealing away the related memories.
Ye Chen did not know why the Xuan Tribe had sealed Yiyi's memories, but he guessed it involved extremely important secrets. He also very much wanted to know why they had allowed Yiyi to come to the Pangu Universe.
Naturally, he also wanted to learn more about the Eight Sacred Tribes of Origin.
The Divine Void Great Emperor took a deep look at Yiyi and said, "I never expected there to be a descendant of the Xuan Tribe within the Pangu Universe. This is the legendary Sin Tribe. But aren't you afraid it will eventually attract the sin-punishment of the other seven Sacred Tribes?"