The news of Su Ren's death took the universe by storm when it finally became public.
The five great clans simultaneously announced to their armies that in seven days, mobilization for conquest would begin, and that every soldier should ready themselves for the campaigns ahead.
It was the first time in recorded history that a God who belonged to the righteous alliance had been slain not by the hand of their enemies in the Cult, but by the decree and blade of the Universal Government itself.
The revelation tore through the star systems like wildfire, spilling across trade routes, taverns, academies, and markets, sparking debates that turned heated, hushed, or outright violent depending on the crowd.
For many, it was cause for celebration.
"Finally," some merchants cheered as they counted their coins, "the Su Clan has been dealt a blow. For too long they've hoarded resources, taxed trade routes, and looked down on every other house. The death of their god is justice long overdue."
