"I’m more inclined to believe that these Divine Favored are special in and of themselves! After all, based on the information we’ve gathered, the vast majority of the current High Tier, and even Saint Tier, beings are Divine Favored."

"So, it’s not hard to see that the Divine Favored themselves are the most special of all."

Adelaide, at her side, readily agreed with Sophie’s assessment.

"These Divine Favored are truly mysterious."

"Right now, there’s absolutely nothing about them in the so-called Empire’s Intelligent Mechanism database."

"Even the Empire’s high-ranking functionaries have only a vague understanding of where the Divine Favored come from."

"’The Divine Favored are naturally the favored of the Dragon God and the other Deities. As for their origin? Aren’t they just natives of our two worlds?’ Such an explanation is both absurd and exasperating."

Hearing this, Sophie let out a telepathic scoff.

"Isn’t that to be expected? They carry the title of Divine Favored. When it involves the domain of Deities, who would dare ask too many questions? Who would dare to investigate too deeply?"

"But without a doubt, there’s something unusual about the Soul Spirituality of these Divine Favored. Otherwise, it’s impossible to explain why they break through with such ease."

"Whether it’s because of the Deities or something about themselves, we must keep this in mind from now on. If we get the chance to uncover the secret of these Divine Favored..."

Sophie didn’t need to say more; Adelaide understood what she meant.

If they could truly uncover the secret of the Divine Favored, it would mean that their Half-Bodies could replicate this Power in another world.

The most direct benefit of strengthening their mortal Power would be ensuring that their Deities gained unimaginable rewards in the Mortal War.

Therefore, the existence of the Divine Favored was a secret worth investigating, not just for the two of them, but also for the Deities of other worlds.

It was only natural that they would think this way.

However, just then, after the opening montage, the projected images all focused on Emperor York, who stood atop a high tower.

At the same time, a magnetic narrator’s voice began to resound in every region of the Karte World.

"The long horns sound! Banners emblazoned with soaring dragons billow in the morning wind. The first Emperor of the Star Empire, York Smith, clad in the ceremonial sash and robes of the Dragon Court, stands upon the Empire’s high platform of white jade."

"He raises a hand, and the roaring crowd falls silent in an instant. Only the imperial dragon emblem gleams dazzlingly in the sunlight."

The voice of the first Emperor, York Smith, rang out across the entire Empire like a great bell.

At this point, the broadcast switched to Emperor York’s own voice.

"Citizens of the Empire!"

"Today, as the dawn gilds every inch of our imperial domain with golden light, we do not merely celebrate the continuation of the Empire—we commemorate the oath made at its founding. The oath sworn by the people of all races in the sacred Dragon Court, under the watchful eye of the great Dragon God: ’This land, this soil, shall forever belong to all our peoples!’"

The imperial Scepter struck the ground, and a mysterious formation of runes suddenly appeared on the Imperial Capital’s high tower!

Then, a torrent of azure light swiftly converged at the tower’s spire!

The next moment, under the watchful eyes of countless imperial citizens, a dazzling golden pillar of light shot toward the heavens!

The pillar of light pierced through the clouds, connecting to the bottom of the Floating Divine Hall five thousand meters above.

From the Floating Divine Hall—which appeared neither large nor small—a sacred dragon’s roar suddenly erupted!!!

The next moment!

Before the eyes of the Empire’s many citizens, the Dragon Race appeared before the public for the first time in sixty years!

Leading them were fifteen beings with the heads of dragons and the bodies of men, who suddenly appeared on the screen.

They gazed down upon the land with indifference.

They did not change their forms to display their immense power, nor did they speak a single word.

But at that moment, many of the native High-Tier Strong Persons within the Empire grew excited!

Because the Divine Descent was about to begin!

At the same time, the Dragon Race transformation ceremony was about to unfold before the eyes of billions!

The sacred blessing that would allow the first mortals of the Star Empire to ascend into the Dragon Race was about to be bestowed, here and now!