Soon after exchanging their vows, Maximus and Iris slowly descended.
Looking at the trillions of visitors, Maximus began thanking them for their presence, making them witnesses to their long-lasting love.
He also expressed his gratitude to Iris's master for bringing her into this world, guiding her, and caring for her throughout her journey.
Finally, turning to his wives and family, he thanked them for their unwavering support, for always believing in him, and for standing by his side through every trial and triumph.
"Now, let the party begin!"
Waving his hand, the Etherium Realm shifted colors as an unprecedented sky show began, tantalizing the guests' appetites.
However, despite their hunger, no one touched the food. Instead, they all looked at Maximus expectantly as if he had forgotten something.
"Lord Maximus, aren't you forgetting something…?"
Though the feast before them was something they might never taste again, they were more eager for a promise to use the Tower of Knowledge for possibly thousands of years.
"I'll tell you after we eat," Maximus smirked, amused by their impatience.
The announcement he was about to make could change the very structure of the Aeon Plane.
If he revealed it now, they might be too overwhelmed to enjoy their meal.
Realizing Maximus wasn't joking, they vented their impatience on the food, devouring every piece to get it over with.
As the delicious flavors melted in their mouths and warmed their stomachs, they momentarily forgot about Maximus, savoring every bite.
Meanwhile, having concluded their wedding, Maximus took Iris to the castle for their honeymoon.
Having explored the Aeon Plane for thousands of years, the two were content simply being in each other's company.
A few years later, after the unprecedented feast and the joyous celebrations, the guests eagerly awaited Maximus's return, hoping he would finally put their minds at ease.
"It looks like the two of you enjoyed yourselves," Erica smirked, watching the two emerge, looking listless.
"I was just trying—who knows if I'll succeed?" Iris said charmingly, still envious of Skye for being pregnant.
"Let's just wait for my baby to arrive…" Skye smiled, stroking her belly.
As they chatted, tension rose among the trillions of powerhouses, all wondering what was about to happen.
Finally, as Maximus stepped onto the podium, silence fell over the entire crowd as every gaze was fixed on him.
"First, I must apologize—I can't give you another reward like last time…"
Hearing his words, trillions of powerhouses groaned, their hopes crushed mercilessly.
However, considering their sheer number, they couldn't blame Maximus.
The previous event only had billions of powerhouses; now, the crowd was thousands of times larger.
Even with Maximus's wealth, it would be an unimaginable loss.
"But don't worry, I'm not finished yet…"
"In turn, I announce the Order of Maxim's official entry into the Aeon Plane!"
"No matter one's identity or strength, as long as they complete one of our tasks, they will earn contribution points—points that can be used in all Order of Maxim facilities and treasury!"
His following words stunned the crowd, leaving them momentarily speechless as they processed what he had just declared.
Previously, although the Order of Maxim recruited members, it was never truly open to the public like other organizations.
It didn't even have external stores, operating mainly for Maximus's own creations and projects.
At that time, Maximus alone had been strong and wealthy enough to support the organization.
Now that he had ascent to the Absolute of Law, it was time for the Order of Maxim to start a new chapter.
Unable to imagine the impact of the Order of Maxim officially stepping into the Aeon Plane, the crowd stared at Maximus with burning excitement.
"From knowledge to treasures, rare materials, strands of causality, the Tower of Knowledge—everything can now be exchanged with enough contribution points!" Maximus declared.
With his confirmation, the crowd erupted into cheers, their excitement soaring as they thought of the grand inheritance and boundless wealth of the Order of Maxim.
Just their exclusive Tier 12 professional knowledge alone was enough to make them salivate.
That's right—the Order of Maxim possessed a complete Tier 12 professional knowledge inheritance covering alchemy, mechanics, arrays, forging, talismans, and more.
Knowledge so obscure that even Tier 11 Absolutes struggled to uncover it was lying dormant within this monstrous guild.
Perhaps even the Overlords didn't have a more complete collection of knowledge than the Order of Maxim.
"What about the missions, Lord Maximus? Can you give us a glimpse?"
As they digested Maximus's announcement, a new concern arose—how could they earn contribution points?
According to rumors, most of the Order of Maxim's missions could only be completed with the path of knowledge.
Many had already chosen their paths, so they had no idea how they could accumulate contribution points.
"No worries, I said that everyone—regardless of strength or status—can earn contribution points…"
"Here, I'll give you a list of what you can do."
With a wave of his hand, mana morphed into system panels, appearing before the trillions of powerhouses, each one getting a glimpse of the newly issued missions.
Among the list, the most profitable and easiest way to earn contribution points was through the direct exchange of ultimate treasures and rare materials.
No matter the rank, the Order of Maxim accepted everything.
Although Maximus could artificially generate ultimate treasures at lower levels, the process was far too inefficient for his grand plans.
Preparing to build Plane-level Ether Devices to absorb plane-origin energy, these ultimate treasures and materials were his only chance at making it possible.
Meanwhile, noticing the conspicuous exchange tab, many powerhouses winced in pain.
Although they possessed ultimate treasures at lower levels, it was nowhere near enough to satisfy their ambitions.
Then, suddenly, a thought struck them.
Recalling the rumors that the Dark Void Domain was about to be publicly opened, their enthusiasm reignited.
Shifting their focus to the next mission tab, they saw a staggering array of building tasks.
Artificial void outposts, void ships, void weapons, arrays, the Tower of Knowledge, a dimensional-sized multi-platform, an arena, training grounds, special resource zones, and more.
Staring at the endless list of construction missions, they couldn't help but gulp.
"Just what are you trying to do, Lord Maximus?" they muttered in a daze.
They couldn't fathom the wealth required to complete such an infinite list of missions, its implications on the Aeon Plane, or the sheer insanity of such grand ambitions.
"What's the surprise?" Maximus smirked.
"This is just the beginning…"