There were several questions brewing among the 7th rank Elders now. The ones who received the arrays in their proper form. Everyone knows the fundamental rule that one can not do something without the required power to make it happen. And on average they each received 50 arrays that all seemed to have a feedback effect. It was only natural they would have questions.
"Young Prince, just how strong are you, really?" A 7th rank asked, accidentally letting the question slip.
"Don't you know that's a highly personal question? He just gave you a permanent spot in generating the future of the human race. Don't disrespect him and like that. We only have so much face left, don't burn it all." That 7th rank's Supreme Elder quickly spoke up.
I just stood there chuckling to myself. How shall I answer that? "Well, if I'm being completely honest… I haven't had a real test of my full strength, ever really. There were times I had struggled just like everyone else however, that was primarily due to a lack of practice. Something I have long since made a moot point." I started explaining. "That said, I'd place myself somewhere in the early to mid 9th rank range. I could be higher than that though. Synergy is a truly powerful force." I added, with a calm breath.
"A half-Open Heaven realm that's as strong as the peak of the Open Heaven Realm…" An unnamed Supreme Elder said with a heavy exasperated sigh.
"It's hard to judge that based on my own cultivation. But from how you obliterated those territory lords and especially that weird one that called itself a Royal Lord… You may be even higher than what you claim." Azure Nether's Supreme Elder suggested.
"Not to mention fully reviving a 6th rank from the dead. A 7th rank makes some sense. But a 6th rank… Their small universe dissipates upon death… I still don't know how you managed that one." Azure Land sighed as well.
My wives started giggling at the reactions the Supreme Elders were having. I wore a smile on my face, my eyes closed. And I let out a laugh.
"Trust me when I say this… That was sort of an accident. I was half surprised it even worked. Though, I'd rather not do it again if I can avoid it. The amount of energy required to bring a 6th rank back is more than the amount needed for a 7th rank. And it's not a small amount either, it actually drains energy from me… Well… Anyways, Let's end this meeting and return to enjoying the festivities." I said after my laugh drew everyone's attention. "I have more than 5 billion new people to manage. I'll be here if anyone needs me for something." I added, deciding not to mince words so they understood what my meaning was.
"Then we shall not take up any more of your time…" Six Wood said standing up, cupped his hands and then flew off with the f7th rank and the fairy behind him.
"Supreme Elder, if it's alright, could you explain what that vision you were shown was like?" The 7th rank asked as the three flew.
"Hmm, you've read the reports from the battlefield, specifically the ones where the particularly nasty stuff happened?" Six Wood asked, clearly alluding to the depravity he saw.
The 7th rank gulped. "I do, those reports were heavily detailed. Likely to get us to send more warriors, faster to make up the difference." They answered.
"That but worse. The rotting corpses of rape victims from a truly evil organization… But, something they clearly had designs on were the younger side…" Six Wood attempted to explain.
"Isn't it natural to desire younger men and women? They are usually more attractive, or am I wrong?" The 7th rank asked.
"You're really going to make me say it...? They weren't young women… Ask yourself who we would never send to that battlefield." Six Wood all but shouted.
The 7th rank hearing this response began thinking over time. The fairy had also begun to think about it. Both the 7th rank and the fairy realized it at the same time, looking at each other and then back at the Supreme Elder.
"Sir Supreme Elder, thank you for explaining. I feel more at ease knowing… That is, knowing why I hadn't made the cut. And thank you for bearing that vision in my and my other fairies place." The Fairy said with a tearful smile.
"I don't know how anyone could bear to witness such a vision… Actually, it might be the result of that boldness requirement he has… Heh, outwardly it may seem callous to set such requirements on his potential wives, but it's actually an act of pure kindness. I wish we could form a bond of marriage with his family…" The 7th rank said, instantly going into deep thought about that.
"Even if you don't believe a single word I say, you should know that vision… Was much worse than you can imagine. After all, reality is often more terrible than fiction." Six Wood sighed.
~ Temporal Thunder Peak ~
"Well, all the guests are now back to enjoying the festivities." I said, as my maids came and removed the chairs and other furniture that had been used.
"Husband, are you going to try and refine that earth element now?" Lei Xue asked, she still had quite a difficult time reading my feelings. Not really her fault, we've only been together for a short time, even Qing Ning was still in the same boat.
"That's a good question, I'm thinking about it. But I'd prefer that my father is available at the very least. If anything happens with Royal Lords randomly appearing, there's only three who can deal with it. My father, my 12th mother Smiles, then finally myself." I said, stretching a bit with a half hearted yawn. "Though I suppose if those Supreme Elders got together, they could probably pull off a miracle, but that's not a responsible path to take. So I'm just going to provide some guidance to the cultivators I just acquired. And make some adjustments to the array's in my small realm. It won't take long, a couple days at most. Wait for me until then." I smiled, giving Lei Xue a kiss.
"Yes, I'll work on stabilizing my cultivation. It rose rapidly after playing with you, Husband." Lei Xue said, with a flushed face. My other wives giggled.