Chapter 584: The Almighty Grand Monarch
Chapter 584: The Almighty Grand Monarch
The vast universe stretched out endlessly, shrouded in a haze of mystery and infinite possibilities.
In the distant rear of the Zimen battlefield, two figures stood in the void, overlooking the distant battle below.
The one standing slightly behind was Ling Wei Wang, a royal member of the Daliang Ancient Country and the mastermind behind this war that spanned dozens of domains.
Since the war began, the main battlefield across the two domains had been dominated by the Zimen Domain, with the Qingfen Domain primarily focused on defense.
"We've mostly figured out Chi Song Wang's tricks. For this war, I'll need you, my brother, to turn the tides."
Ling Wei Wang glanced at the figure to his left.
It was his younger brother, Ling Shen Wang, a core royal member of the Daliang Ancient Country.
In the source world, it was extremely rare for the ancestral bloodline concentration to reach the level of core royalty, and their numbers were far fewer than even the Tianzun.
A single core royal, upon reaching the Grand Monarch realm and adapting to it, could easily sweep through their peers.
The powerful ancestral bloodline bestowed an overwhelming combat strength upon each core royal.
Should they be able to maximize the power of their bloodline, a Grand Monarch-level core royal would be a force to be reckoned with, even for a Tianzun.
Of course, even for core royals, maximizing the power of their bloodline was no easy feat.
However, it was still far simpler than a Grand Monarch breaking through to become a Tianzun.
"In this world, cultivation is the foundation of everything," Ling Shen Wang glanced at Ling Wei Wang, "Is the throne that important to you, brother?"
"It is," Ling Wei Wang admitted frankly.
Becoming the emperor of an ancient country came with numerous benefits, one of which was the purification of one's royal bloodline.
While the bloodline concentration of core royal members was already nearly overflowing and couldn't be further enhanced, ordinary royals still found the allure of purifying their bloodline concentration very appealing.
Of course, for Ling Wei Wang, purifying his bloodline concentration wasn't his sole motivation for becoming emperor—he coveted the power and influence that came with the position.
"I don't have your talent, little brother. Becoming emperor is my only hope."
Ling Wei Wang sighed, a mix of emotions playing across his face.
Although he and Ling Shen Wang were brothers, their relationship wasn't particularly close, and Ling Wei Wang had expended a great deal of effort to convince Ling Shen Wang to lend his aid.
"Very well."
After a moment of silence, Ling Shen Wang spoke, "This time, I will help you, brother, and remove all obstacles in our path to victory in this war."
"Little brother, Chi Jue Wang is not an easy opponent," Ling Wei Wang said, his eyes widening in surprise as he hastily added a word of warning.
Chi Jue Wang was the third brother of Chi Song Wang and, like Chi Song Wang, a core royal.
In terms of cultivation age, Chi Jue Wang far surpassed Ling Shen Wang, and Ling Wei Wang's expectation was for Ling Shen Wang to merely hold Chi Jue Wang back.
"Chi Jue Wang?"
Ling Shen Wang's tone was indifferent as he replied, "A core royal who hasn't grown to his limit is no match for me."
While it was true that core royals could challenge Tianzun while at the Grand Monarch level, it wasn't without conditions—they needed to maximize the potential of their bloodline.
The thresholds of Grand Monarch and Tianzun were not easily crossed, even with the boost provided by a rich Thirteen-stage life bloodline.
"Your bloodline, little brother..." Ling Wei Wang's pupils contracted as he stared at Ling Shen Wang, finding it hard to believe.
"Mhm."
Ling Shen Wang nodded in confirmation.
"Wonderful!" Ling Wei Wang's heart swelled with elation.
A core royal who had maximized their bloodline was second only to a Tianzun in terms of raw power.
Over the years, there had been no news of Chi Jue Wang reaching his limit, which meant that once Ling Shen Wang and Chi Jue Wang clashed, the ultimate victor would undoubtedly be Ling Shen Wang.
"Perhaps, little brother is right. Cultivation is the foundation of everything," Ling Wei Wang mused, his initial elation giving way to a new thought. But then, his eagerness took over again, "Never mind that, let's break through the Qingfen Domain first!"
Qingfen Domain.
Chi Song Wang and Chi Jue Wang stood together, gazing at the battlefield.
"The final battle is about to begin," Chi Song Wang said, his eyes fixed on the distant clash of armies.
The war had been raging for five hundred years, and both sides had engaged in numerous skirmishes.
Even peak Grand Monarchs had clashed on multiple occasions.
Chi Song Wang had a premonition that Ling Wei Wang was growing impatient.
"Big brother, I'll need your help from here on out," Chi Song Wang said.
"It's no problem," Chi Jue Wang smiled at Chi Song Wang, "Leave Ling Shen Wang to me. I've long wanted to see for myself the prowess of the Daliang Ancient Country's core royal."
"Ling Shen Wang certainly has made a name for himself," Chi Song Wang nodded in agreement.
Ling Shen Wang was the youngest core royal of the Daliang Ancient Country, and it was said that when his bloodline concentration was tested, it triggered an ancestral phenomenon.
"Big brother, should I invite a few more royal dukes to join us?" Chi Song Wang asked after a moment's thought.
"Can you invite him to join us?" Chi Jue Wang glanced at Chi Song Wang and smiled. "Furthermore, if you continue to invite more Royal Kings, Ling Wei Wang will surely do the same, and the intensity of this war will escalate."
Conflicts and localized wars between ancient countries were not uncommon, but there was always an unspoken agreement to keep the intensity of such conflicts below a certain threshold.
Normally, for a localized war involving dozens of domains, having a single Royal King present was already pushing it. Inviting more Royal Kings would not only exponentially increase the cost but also escalate the intensity of the war.
If things got out of hand and the conflict spread to more domains, it could spark a full-scale war between ancient countries, with numerous powerful Tianzun getting involved.
That would be a scenario where all control was lost.
Even the ambitious Ling Wei Wang did not want to face such a situation, as a war of that magnitude would be beyond his ability to manipulate. Even if he won, the glory and merit might not outweigh what he could gain from the current situation.
If he lost, however, Ling Wei Wang would be branded as a criminal of the ancient country, and the punishment would surely be severe—imprisonment for billions of years would be considered lenient.
"You're right."
Chi Song Wang nodded in agreement.
The cost of escalating the war's intensity would far outweigh the consequences of losing a normal war.
"How is the situation at present?" Chi Jue Wang casually inquired.
"It's going well. Among the Grand Monarchs, Ling Wei Wang's side has a slight advantage, but it's not significant. As long as you, Third Brother, can hold off Ling Shen Wang, Ling Wei Wang won't be able to do anything to me."
Chi Song Wang was confident. When it came to battlefield strategy, he believed that unless the opponent had overwhelming strength, they would not be able to break through his defenses.
"I heard that you tacitly allowed a Grand Monarch to comprehend the War Machine?" Chi Jue Wang asked, gazing down at the battlefield.
"Yes, it's the Galaxy Grand Monarch, a newly ascended Grand Monarch and disciple of Qing Fen. He has good potential." Chi Song Wang nodded. Privately allowing outsiders to comprehend the War Machine was a clear violation of the ancient country's rules.
If anyone else had asked, Chi Song Wang would have denied it and feigned ignorance. But when it came to Chi Jue Wang, his third brother, Chi Song Wang was honest.
"You think so highly of him?" Chi Jue Wang smiled but did not press the matter further.
To him, the prowess of a newly ascended Grand Monarch or even a peak Grand Monarch was not worth his concern.
A core royal, even one who had not reached their full potential, could easily sweep through their peers.
Yishi San Defense Zone.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, his aura deep and subdued.
Five hundred years had passed, and Lin Yuan had completely integrated the Fiery Sun Source into his internal universe. The true self and original spirit in his chaotic void, as well as his true self and original spirit in this source world, had all merged with and devoured the Fiery Sun Source.
"Truly wondrous."
Lin Yuan gazed into his internal universe, where a fiery sun sat at the center, radiating light throughout the eight universes.
"My current strength should surpass that of a peak Grand Monarch," Lin Yuan mused to himself. At this moment, with his internal universe having merged with and devoured the Fiery Sun Source, it was as if he was constantly maintaining the 'Fiery Sun Creation' divine ability. The depth of his foundation and the sheer magnitude of his power were enough to suppress a peak Grand Monarch, even without employing any rule techniques.
"As for a Tianzun..."
Lin Yuan's thoughts turned to the Tianzun of this source world. He had not directly confronted one before, so he wasn't sure who would be stronger.
"Now, I finally have the means to protect myself in this source world."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face. Although he wasn't sure if he could match a Tianzun, it was clear that it would be difficult for a Tianzun to defeat him as well. Even if he couldn't win, he could at least ensure his own safety.
Tianzun were already considered top-tier powerhouses, second only to the emperors of the ancient countries and the ancestors themselves.
The emperors of the ancient countries surpassed Tianzun in strength due to the ancestral weapons bestowed upon them. However, these ancestral weapons were not something that could be used lightly and came with numerous restrictions.
Therefore, as long as Lin Yuan was cautious, he could also disregard the threat posed by the ancient country emperors.
"I just need to comprehend the last Alpha-grade War Machine."
Lin Yuan thought to himself. In the five hundred years since the war began, he had come to understand almost all the War Machines on the battlefield.
Only one Alpha-grade War Machine remained, and he had already grasped most of its intricacies. He was just one step away from complete comprehension; with Lin Yuan's rate of insight, it would only take a moment or a few months at most.
"Chaotic Rules."
Lin Yuan's expression turned pensive as he contemplated the chaotic secret patterns within the War Machines. He had almost completely deciphered them, and his understanding of chaotic rules was just a step away from reaching the second level of the peak.
"It's just that last Fiery Sun Seed..."
Lin Yuan's brow furrowed slightly. In the past five hundred years, he had made rapid progress in all aspects of his cultivation, except for the Fiery Sun Seeds.
He was tantalizingly close to condensing the thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-third Fiery Sun Seed, but somehow, he couldn't quite take that final step.
"Is there some unknown restriction holding me back?" Lin Yuan wondered to himself, planning to inquire about it after some time, once he had thoroughly comprehended the last War Machine.
"Hmm?"
Just then, Lin Yuan's expression stirred, and he turned his gaze towards the battlefield.
Great Monarch Chang Feng led numerous War Machines in a grand offensive towards their position.
"Another attack?" Lin Yuan's eyebrows furrowed as it had been less than half a year since the last offensive. Usually, the intervals between attacks were at least a decade or more.
After all, the War Machines needed to be repaired, and the Great Monarchs required rest as well.
In the Yishi San Defense Zone battlefield, Lin Yuan and Great Monarch Chang Feng faced each other from a distance.
"Be careful, Galaxy." Great Monarch Chang Feng secretly transmitted his voice, offering a warning.
After five hundred years of fighting, Lin Yuan and Great Monarch Chang Feng had developed a good understanding of each other and never fought to the death. Over time, they had even developed a sense of camaraderie.
In fact, when it came to the Great Monarchs, personal friendships were not restricted by the ancient countries. Even the Great Monarchs of the Lieyang Ancient Country and Dalin Ancient Country had good relationships with each other.
Many Great Monarchs even traveled to various ancient countries, serving different countries at different times.
"Careful?" Lin Yuan's expression shifted slightly.
Great Monarch Chang Feng's warning was definitely not for Lin Yuan to be careful of him.
In the past five hundred years, the two had clashed multiple times, and even with Lin Yuan hiding his strength, the means he had displayed were more than enough to give Great Monarch Chang Feng a hard time.
"Is Ling Wei Wang about to initiate the final battle?" Lin Yuan transmitted back.
"Yes." Great Monarch Chang Feng hesitated for a moment before nodding in confirmation.
This wasn't a secret, and even if he hadn't said it, Lin Yuan would have found out soon enough since all the Great Monarchs on Ling Wei Wang's side had gathered at the core battlefield.
"Final battle?" Lin Yuan's gaze shifted towards the core battlefield.
Core Battlefield.
The space-time fabric was heavy, and the auras of the peak Great Monarchs permeated the area as Alpha-grade War Machines faced off against each other.
Qingfen Hou, Hongye Great Monarch, and other peak Great Monarchs wore solemn expressions. With the final battle about to commence, both sides had been preparing for a long time, and after five hundred years of skirmishes, they had a good understanding of each other's strengths.
Now, it was time for the ultimate showdown.
The final battle wouldn't be a short one, but both sides would go all out, and any hidden trump cards would be brought into play.
"The most intense part of the final battle will definitely be at the core battlefield, and Galaxy over there probably won't be affected." Qingfen Hou's thoughts wandered as he glanced at the Yishi San Defense Zone battlefield in the distance.
Rumble!
The next moment, all the peak Great Monarchs on both sides joined the fray, engaging in an all-out battle.
Unlike previous encounters where only a few peak Great Monarchs fought, this time, all of them were giving it their all without holding back.
Around Qingfen Hou, space-time began to burn with green flames, and the invisible flames of incineration spread in all directions.
The other peak Great Monarchs also used their abilities, causing the space-time in this area to crumble, even affecting the Alpha-grade War Machines below.
"Myriad Realms Annihilated!"
A tall and burly peak Great Monarch from the Zime Domain took a step forward, and the surrounding space-time started to crumble. In an instant, Qingfen Hou and the other peak Great Monarchs felt their control over their chaotic evolution powers weaken and suppress.
"This ability?" Qingfen Hou's expression changed slightly.
The other Great Monarchs also sensed the same thing, feeling their chaotic evolution powers being weakened and suppressed.
At the rear of the battlefield, Chi Song Wang and Chi Jue Wang wore solemn expressions.
"I have to make a move." Chi Jue Wang spoke up, indicating that he would intervene. The tall and burly peak Great Monarch from the Zime Domain was clearly Ling Wei Wang's hidden trump card, and his strength was enough to influence the battle between over ten peak Great Monarchs.
If Chi Jue Wang didn't step in to stop him, the peak Great Monarchs on Chi Song Wang's side would be at a significant disadvantage.
"Mhm." Chi Song Wang nodded, also recognizing the dire situation on their side.
Buzz!
In the battlefield above, the space-time fabric seemed to be forcibly torn apart as a large swath of crimson flames gathered, causing the tall and burly peak Great Monarch to stumble back a few steps.
"Chi Jue Wang." The burly peak Great Monarch's expression turned solemn.
Above all the peak Great Monarchs, a figure appeared, his eyes glowing red like a blazing sun.
However, before anyone could react...
"Chi Jue."
An overwhelming aura spread out, and a figure appeared before Chi Jue Wang, a smile on his face as he said, "Let me see the might of the royal family of the Lieyang Ancient Country."
(End of Chapter)
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