Chapter 406: Sovereign's Divine Art

Chapter 406: Sovereign's Divine Art

The Desolate Ancient Era Qin Family!

The Dust Immortal Sect!

The Primeval Xia Family!

...

Many factions turned their gaze toward the Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty. The shadow of the Twelve-Petal Azure Lotus dominated the heavens, its terrifying heavenly aura even making Empire Aspirants uneasy.

In the Ninth Heaven.

Xia Tianjun, who was in seclusion, suddenly opened his eyes. Two beams of divine light pierced through the void, directly focusing on the Eastern Domain.

"Twelve-Petal Azure Lotus!"

"The Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty has finally reached this point!"

Xia Tianjun's expression was shaken.

He was all too aware of what the Twelve-Petal Azure Lotus signified.

Throughout history, the number of factions that truly ascended to the status of a Divine Dynasty could be counted on one hand.

Any Divine Dynasty could rival a true Imperial Clan.

This was because the aura of a Divine Dynasty was terrifying. Even a newly ascended Divine Dynasty could suppress ordinary Empire Aspirants, and if it were a top-tier Divine Dynasty, even Emperors would bow in submission.

However.

This was just the aura of a Divine Dynasty.

If a Divine Dynasty produced an Empire Aspirant, with the help of the Divine Dynasty's aura, even an Emperor could be challenged.

This was why Divine Dynasties could rival true Imperial Clans.

However—

As the saying goes, the taller the tree, the more it invites the wind.

While Divine Dynasties are powerful, their weaknesses are also very apparent.

If the people's hearts are in turmoil and the dynasty's aura turns against it, even a Divine Dynasty could disintegrate.

Throughout history.

Many Divine Dynasties have struggled to endure.

This is because the threat posed by a Divine Dynasty is too great, and the number of factions it offends by suppressing a vast domain is immense.

During the peak of a Divine Dynasty, few factions would dare to oppose it. But if the Divine Dynasty declines, the situation changes.

There's no choice.

The downfall of a Divine Dynasty.

Not only because it has offended too many factions, but also because a Divine Dynasty controls a vast domain, possessing terrifying resources.

These resources.

Even many Imperial Clans cannot match.

Furthermore, the weaknesses of a Divine Dynasty are obvious. Once it declines, it can easily be taken advantage of by other factions, leading to its complete collapse.

This is why some Imperial Clans have been passed down since ancient times, while no Divine Dynasty has endured eternally.

Regardless, the power of a Divine Dynasty is undeniable.

Xia Tianjun had long known that the Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty's ascension to Divine Dynasty status was a foregone conclusion.

But when he truly saw the Twelve-Petal Azure Lotus appear, he couldn't help but be deeply moved.

Moreover.

Xia Tianjun understood that.

The ascension to Divine Dynasty status.

Was just the beginning for the Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty.

What set it apart from past Divine Dynasties was that it now had an unparalleled powerhouse who, though not yet an Emperor, could truly rival one.

Furthermore.

This powerhouse was not old, and his future could sustain the Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty for thousands of years, keeping it at its peak.

Thus.

The Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty could use this opportunity to advance even further.

"Unify the Ancient Realm!"

"Restore the glory of the Taiyi Divine Dynasty!"

This thought flashed through Xia Tianjun's mind, and he took a deep breath, calming his agitated heart.

There was no denying it.

This era was destined to belong to the Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty.

What the Xia Family could do was to go with the flow and seek a glimmer of hope in this chaotic world.

Additionally.

Xia Tianjun also wanted to walk his own path to Emperorhood in this era, using the great calamity as a foundation.

Throughout history.

There were no restrictions on Emperors.

An era could produce no Emperors or multiple Emperors.

Undoubtedly.

In Xia Tianjun's eyes, this era should produce at least two Emperors.

One was Gu Qingfeng.

The other was himself.

Then.

Xia Tianjun closed his eyes again.

Although the Heavenly Dao's suppression still existed, making it difficult for him to break through, it did not hinder him from refining his own path and finding a suitable path to Emperorhood.

Moreover.

Xia Tianjun could sense that the era of great contention was almost upon them.

The Heavenly Dao's suppression had become weak, and it wouldn't be long before it shattered.

—

"Your offspring 'Gu Yang' has established the Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty, achieving the title 'Supreme of the Divine Dynasty' (can only be triggered once)!"

"Reward: 1,000,000 enhancement points!"

"Reward: One Grand Immortal Body Awakening Pill!"

"Reward: Perfect-level Emperor Divine Art 'Universe in the Palm'!"

"Reward: Perfect-level One Tribulation Heavenly Sovereign Divine Art 'Blade of Annihilation'!"

...

The moment the Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty ascended to Divine Dynasty status, Gu Qingfeng saw a flood of text appear on his information panel, causing his face to light up with joy.

There was no other reason.

The rewards for ascending to Divine Dynasty status were too generous!

Even though Gu Qingfeng had anticipated that the ascension would bring astonishing rewards, he never expected them to be so bountiful.

One million enhancement points!

A Grand Immortal Body Awakening Pill!

A perfect-level Emperor Divine Art!

A perfect-level One Tribulation Heavenly Sovereign Divine Art!

Among the four rewards,

The one million enhancement points were the least valuable.

After all, whether it was the Grand Immortal Body Awakening Pill or the perfect-level Emperor Divine Art, they were all opportunities to defy the heavens.

The first one doesn't need much explanation.

Gu Qingfeng hasn't even begun to tap into the full potential of his Primeval Immortal Body. If he were to obtain the Grand Immortal Body Awakening Pill, he could unlock its full potential and reach the pinnacle of its capabilities.

This is the power of the Grand Immortal Body Awakening Pill.

As for the Emperor-level techniques, Gu Qingfeng had already experienced the formidable strength of the Netherworld Rebirth Eye, which he obtained earlier.

However—

What truly stunned Gu Qingfeng was the final reward.

A one-tribulation Heavenly Sovereign technique!

Gu Qingfeng was well aware of what the title "Heavenly Sovereign" signified. It was a realm that surpassed the Emperor level, one that could only be truly achieved by transcending the mortal realm and entering the Immortal Domain.

Even during the Primeval Era, the divine ruler who founded the Taiyi Divine Dynasty was only a half-step away from the Heavenly Sovereign realm, never truly breaking through to that level.

As for the Demon Ancestor from the Demon Realm, who had lived since the Primeval Era, he too had never reached the Heavenly Sovereign realm.

Now, however, Gu Qingfeng had obtained a complete Heavenly Sovereign technique.

"One-tribulation Heavenly Sovereign!"

"This must be the classification for the Heavenly Sovereign realm!"

Gu Qingfeng took a deep breath. Then, with a flick of his divine consciousness, a jade token emitting a terrifying aura appeared before him.

The moment the jade token appeared, the surrounding void seemed to tremble violently. Even with his current cultivation, Gu Qingfeng felt an inexplicable sense of unease when he sensed its power.

He dared not hesitate, fearing that the jade token's influence might cause unpredictable destruction if it continued.

So, the moment the jade token appeared, Gu Qingfeng's divine consciousness dove into it.

In an instant, the jade token transformed into a golden light and merged with Gu Qingfeng's mind.

"Boom!!"

Gu Qingfeng felt his mind resonate, as if he were standing in the boundless chaos. A sudden flash of light appeared, and in his stunned gaze, it split the chaos in two.

Only then did Gu Qingfeng truly see that the light was actually a blade.

A blade that cleaved through the chaos, deeply etched into his mind. Endless profound insights flooded his heart, drawing him into a state of deep immersion.

It felt like a split second.

Yet, it also seemed like an eternity.

The scene before him shattered, and the surroundings transformed back into the Insight Hall.

"Blade of Annihilation!"

"This is a Heavenly Sovereign-level technique!"

Gu Qingfeng took a deep breath, his face filled with astonishment.

The eons he spent in the chaos were but an instant in reality. The power of such a technique was incomparable; Emperor-level techniques paled in comparison.

Then, Gu Qingfeng's divine consciousness returned to his own body, and he checked his attribute panel.

...

Name: Gu Qingfeng

Age: 160/10,000

Realm: Imperial Aspirant (peak)

Martial Arts: Heavenly Pulse Scripture (4th level), Heavenly Blade (perfect), Great Wasteland Fist Scripture (perfect), Desolate Ancient Era Heavenly Blade (perfect), Purple Apex Dao Canon (perfect), Wind Departure Scripture (perfect), Nirvana Dao Scripture (9th level of the Dao Palace), Heavenly Phoenix Divine Technique (perfect), Nine Heavens Scripture (1st level of the Great Sage chapter), Heavenly Lightning (perfect), Nine Yang Dao Scripture (perfect), Ten Thousand Spirits Dao Scripture (perfect), Deep Scripture (peak of the Imperial Aspirant chapter), Primeval Divine King Scripture (9th level of the Dao Palace), Netherworld Rebirth Eye (perfect), Blade of Annihilation (1st level of the Path of Annihilation, perfect) (abridged)

Enhancement Points: 1,163,000

...

"Path of Annihilation!"

After obtaining the Blade of Annihilation, Gu Qingfeng finally understood the level of power that surpassed the rules mastered by Emperors.

The Path!

It was a force that transcended rules!

Since mastering the Path of Annihilation, Gu Qingfeng could now see through other rules and laws with a single glance.

The difference between the two was like the vast gulf between heaven and earth.

Until this moment.

Gu Qingfeng finally understood just how vast the gap was between a Heavenly Sovereign and an Emperor.

To one who grasped the Great Dao, an Emperor was no different from a child.

If he were to face You Di the Utmost Yang now, Gu Qingfeng was absolutely confident that he could slay him with a single strike of the Blade of Annihilation, without even resorting to the Heavenly Pulse Scripture.

Such was the terrifying power of the Path of Annihilation.

One could say that from the moment Gu Qingfeng obtained the perfected Heavenly Sovereign divine art and mastered the Path of Annihilation, his strength could no longer be measured by conventional means.

He took a deep breath.

Suppressing his shock, Gu Qingfeng proceeded to cultivate the Universe in the Palm technique. However, with the Blade of Annihilation as a benchmark, he didn't place much value on the Universe in the Palm.

There was no helping it. In the face of the power of the Great Dao, even the most advanced perfected Emperor divine arts were nothing much.

The so-called Nine Heavens rule power was insignificant.

"With my current strength, if I unleash all my reserves, I could even contend with a revived Demon Ancestor. However, the time has not yet come. Once I break through to the Earthly Sovereign Realm, I can truly unify the Ancient Realm under the Divine Martial Imperial Dynasty.

At that time, the dynasty's fortune will truly reach its peak!"

"But... before that, I need to break through to the Earthly Sovereign Realm first!"

Having comprehended the Path of Annihilation and mastered the Heavenly Sovereign divine art, Gu Qingfeng no longer regarded the Demon Clan as a threat.

It didn't matter if the Demon Ancestor had not truly awakened; even if he had, it wouldn't change anything.

With the power of the Path of Annihilation, Gu Qingfeng was confident he could slay the Demon Ancestor.

Therefore, for Gu Qingfeng, the Demon Clan was no longer a problem.

Even without breaking through to the Earthly Sovereign Realm, he was confident he could suppress everything.

Once he truly reached the Earthly Sovereign Realm, the Demon Clan would be even less of a concern.

This time, the Divine Dynasty's ascension brought a million enhancement points, which would allow Gu Qingfeng to take that critical step.

But just then, the heavens and earth trembled.

The twelve-petal azure lotus had just dissipated when the Great Dao emerged, and countless rules of the Great Dao formed chains that spanned the sky, even piercing through the entire chaotic universe.

At that moment, not only in the Ancient Realm, but also in other parts of the chaotic starry sky, numerous powerful beings instinctively looked up at the void above. The manifestation of the Great Dao chains stirred their hearts and filled them with uncontrollable joy.

"Rule chains have appeared!"

"The Era of Decline is finally coming to an end!"

"The era of great contention is upon us, and it is my destiny to attain the Dao—"

In various parts of the chaotic starry sky, terrifying auras emerged, and ancient, self-sealed strong beings awoke one by one.

Boom!

In a primordial star that resembled a continent, an ancient city of life stood, surrounded by countless corpses. Some of these corpses, despite the countless years of erosion, still emitted formidable auras.

If a powerful being were present, they would realize that the auras of these corpses were at least at the Imperial Aspirant level.

Suddenly, the ancient city of life began to crumble.

A terrifying aura, akin to that of an abyss, awakened from within the city. The countless corpses on the continent trembled violently and were instantly reduced to ashes under the pressure of this aura.

"Thirty million years!"

"I have finally waited long enough!"

"The era of great contention has arrived early, and the Immortal Gate will surely appear in this world. In this life, I am destined to ascend to the Immortal Realm and achieve immortality!"

The Blood-Cloaked Emperor laughed aloud, his voice shaking the eight desolates, and the primordial star beneath his feet shattered with a thunderous crash.

In the next moment, the Blood-Cloaked Emperor crossed countless miles of void and appeared before a world.

Before the beings of that world could react, he struck, extracting the life essence of billions of beings and fusing it into his own body.

In mere moments, what was once a thriving world became a desolate wasteland.

"Not enough!"

"The life essence of one world is far from enough!"

"I need more life essence to restore my strength so that when the Immortal Gate appears, I can enter the Immortal Realm—"

The Blood-Cloaked Emperor's expression was cold as he cast his gaze to other parts of the chaos. With his terrifying divine consciousness, the entire chaotic starry sky was within his perception.

Although most star systems were desolate, the Emperor's means made it easy for him to find those that harbored life.

As the Blood-Cloaked Emperor moved to other star systems, the other ancient beings who had awakened across the chaos followed his example, unleashing merciless massacres to plunder the life essence they needed to quickly restore their strength.

In an instant, countless star systems in the chaotic starry sky were engulfed in blood and terror, and countless beings were filled with fear and despair.

(End of Chapter)

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