Eternal Heavenly Emperor

Chu Hao gave a faint smile, he and Su Wanyue had formed the first-ever Unique Life Spring, rendering them nearly invincible in battles among their peers.

His Unique Life Spring simply absorbed attacks, but Su Wanyue's was even more formidable, capable of rebounding all attacks, offering both offense and defense. His advantage lay in the fact that the absorbed power could be utilized by him, giving him a substantial edge in prolonged engagements.

The condition was that the incoming power could not exceed the maximum limit that the Unique Life Spring could withstand.

Chu Hao was only a First Tier War Venerate, so Ninth Tier and Tenth Tier—or even those at the Great Perfection of War Venerate—posed a threat to him. However, now that he had reached Third Tier, even Ninth and Tenth Tiers were no longer a concern.

"Today, I'll teach you how to write the word 'submit'," he said with a smile to the Heavenly River King.

"How dare you!" The Heavenly River King, originally poised and merciless, not one to easily lose his temper, found his anger ignited when he failed to land a blow and was mocked by Chu Hao.

"You don't accept it? Then I'll make you accept it!" Chu Hao's figure shot forward, attacking the Heavenly River King. He vibrated his hands and unleashed the Dragon Fist, activating his physical abilities and swirling Yellow Flame, incredibly terrifying.

"Haha, you dare to flaunt your Body Technique in my presence? Are you asking for embarrassment?" mocked the Heavenly River King coldly. He too vibrated his hands, which unexpectedly transformed into two claws, sturdy and powerful with a slight green hue.

Swish, swish, swish, he danced with his claws, and streams of flowing water surged around him, rotating around his body in a majestic display.

Chu Hao's offensive momentum was immediately halted. These streams possessed immense defensive power, blocking him effectively. Curiously, he asked, "What is your true form?"

The Heavenly River King's face grew angry instantly. Every member of the Alien Race took pride in their Divine Beast heritage; the words "true form" were deeply insulting to them. He couldn't help but say, "I am a descendant of the Green Water Divine Beast!"

No wonder he could control water.

Chu Hao realized, then laughed, "Let's see then, whether your water is mightier, or my fire!"

"Hmph, my bloodline has reverted to its ancestral form. Not more than three individuals in my tribe surpass me. You dare to compare physical power with me?" the Heavenly River King sneered coldly. "Let me show you my true strength!"

He bellowed loudly, activating his body's physicality and Soul Seed simultaneously. Suddenly a vast ocean formed around him.

"The sea births tides, wrath of heaven!"

A tsunami arose, lashing out in all directions at 360 degrees. The waves contained terrifying elemental energy, which if struck by, any ordinary War Venerate would surely perish instantly.

"Scared? Not a chance!" Although Chu Hao could perform complete defense with the Unique Life Spring, defense was not his style. He stomped his foot and, boom, an endless blaze erupted from within him, covering the sky.

At the very center of these flames burned the Yellow Flame, outwardly followed by Purple Flame, then Green Flame, and finally Blue Flame, indicating the further outward, the lesser the intensity of the flames.

Yet even the outermost was at the level of Blue Flame—how terrifying was that?

No wonder he could not enhance his physicality any further before reaching War God status; this had to be the zenith of what mere mortals could achieve! Unless heaven showed great favor by granting one a stronger physique from birth, only then could a limit be broken.

Two great physical powers clashed, water and fire incompatible, forming two opposing domains in the sky.

This was the embryonic form of a Field Domain. At the level of War God, within this domain a War God was truly a god, where commands became reality. For now, though, Chu Hao and the Heavenly River King were far from it, only manifesting their power through physical and soul energies that condensed elemental energy.

Despite this, the spectacle left the onlookers absolutely dazzled.

"Hey, can War Venerates be this powerful?"

"I'm a War Venerate too, but comparing myself with them, I feel like merely a War King."

"It's no surprise; both of them far exceed the typical level of a War Venerate."

"The Heavenly River King's strength I can accept since he's reached the peak of War Venerate, potentially Ninth or Tenth Tier! But what about Chu Hao? He's clearly only Third Tier! Isn't it said that each step at War Venerate level is a massive step, and surpassing the Third Tier should make one just a common disciple? How many tiers has this guy jumped?"

"The key point is, the Heavenly River King himself is a genius who can fight across levels!"

"If Chu Hao reaches the Peak War Venerate level, it's estimated he could even battle a War Emperor."

"Sheesh, isn't that a bit too exaggerated? Every minor realm within War Venerate is a huge step, and there's an enormous gulf between War Venerate and War Emperor!"

"But look at this guy now, so defiant of the heavens. Once he reaches Peak War Venerate, wouldn't he have the qualifications to rival a War Emperor?"

"Indeed!"

The crowd all nodded; Chu Hao was too demonically talented, indeed likely capable of breaking the iron laws of martial arts, achieving the feat of a War Venerate toppling a War Emperor.

At the deepest part of the Academy, several Supreme Beings gradually awoke from meditation, their divine senses even covering the whole Nine Winds County, naturally nothing occurring in the Academy could escape their detection.

One might even say that, although they did not witness it with their eyes, the details they "saw" far surpassed anyone present at the scene.

Because they were the openly strongest entities on Sky Martial Star—the War Gods!

"The Human Race really produced an extraordinary junior," one War God communicated with Divine Sense, discussing amongst several other War Gods, only beings of their caliber could catch such divine senses.

"What ability was that youngster using just now, able to absorb power?" another War God asked, his divine sense tinged with curiosity and puzzlement.

"Hey, long-nosed freak, you don't know either?" a third War God said.

"Bald bird, dare to call me long-nosed freak again and see what happens!" the second War God retorted angrily.

"Gentlemen, let's focus our attention on this Chu Hao," a fourth War God spoke, seemingly with higher authority. As soon as he spoke, the previous two War Gods stopped their quarrel.

"I do not know."

"I do not know either."

Divine Senses were activated all around, unknown to all, War God Academy actually had as many as six War Gods at present. However, only one among them was from the Human Race, known as the strongest in ten thousand years, Yue Wu Jian, whose strength firmly suppressed the other five Alien Race War Gods.

"I have thought of a possibility," Yue Wu Jian pondered for a moment, and then said, "In ancient legends, there were people who tried to merge the Three Great Life Springs into the Unique Life Spring."

"What?"

"Impossible!"

"The Three Great Life Springs are already the ultimate state, how could they be merged into the Unique Life Spring?"

"Exactly, once the Three Great Life Springs collapse, the destructive power is catastrophic; even War Venerates would be shaken to death, let alone War Kings?"

The other five Alien Race War Gods shook their heads at the same time. This was a dead end, and it was impossible for anyone to succeed.

"As you all know, forming the Three Great Life Springs allows one to absorb attacks, but only about twenty to thirty percent. But that young man managed to absorb all the power, which far surpassed the limit of the Three Great Life Springs. If not the Unique Life Spring, how else can you explain it?" Yue Wu Jian said calmly.

The other five War Gods fell silent. Indeed, the only thing that could surpass the Three Great Life Springs was the Unique Life Spring. But it was a dead end that had been proven unfeasible long ago.

—They had not tried it themselves at the peak of War King, but they had stopped immediately at the beginning because they realized that continuing would lead to death.

Being able to become War Gods, each was a once-in-a-generation genius. Yet even they dared not attempt it, and now someone had succeeded. How could they accept this?

The more powerful a person is, the more confident, and even to the extent of being obstinate.

"Whether it is or not, why don't we just ask that young man?" Finally, Yue Wu Jian said with a smile.

Hearing him say this, the other five War Gods also couldn't help but laugh. Indeed, it was a very simple matter. Why bother thinking so much about it?

In the field, Chu Hao and the Heavenly River King were fiercely colliding, each controlling fire and water.

In terms of physical constitution, Chu Hao had the upper hand, but the Heavenly River King, being at the Peak War Venerate, was stronger in controlling the Elemental Power. Both had their strengths and weaknesses, making it so that water and fire were indistinguishable in dominance.

But everyone knew that actually the Heavenly River King had lost.

In comparison, increasing Cultivation was far easier than enhancing physical constitution.

The Heavenly River King also knew this, his expression becoming serious, and he said, "No wonder you are so arrogant, you indeed have some strength. You have earned the right for me to use eighty percent of my Combat Power!"

Whew!

Everyone below burst out in exclamation. Was the power that the Heavenly River King had shown now less than eighty percent? Then if he used all his power, could he fight a Low Tier War Emperor?

"Eighty percent?" Chu Hao shook his head, "Even if you bring out a hundred percent of your power, your only option will be to kneel before me and sing 'Conquered'!"

"How dare you!" the Heavenly River King roared, raising his right hand high, "Gale and raging waves, heed my command!"

Boom!

The vast ocean around him surged with fury, turning into a massive water sword, which struck towards Chu Hao.

Water is the softest yet the toughest, and being hit like this, even a War Venerate practicing Body Cultivation would grimace.

Chu Hao was fearless, his right hand striking out with Dragon Fist, wrapped in body flames.

Sizzle!

Fierce flames swept through, steaming water into the air. This water sword had not even hit before being burnt entirely by the flames.

"Heavenly River King, are you ready to kneel and sing 'Conquered'?" Chu Hao laughed.

"Damn it!" The Heavenly River King roared, his right hand trembling as he brought out a long sword. This was not an Ancestral Artifact, but a Treasured Sword made from Third Rank materials, entirely of ice crystal, seemingly forged from ice and snow.

"Long River Sunset, Strike the Sky!" He drew his sword and shot out towards Chu Hao, with endless raging waves rolling behind him.

Chu Hao smiled faintly, likewise summoning the Purple Crystal Sword. This was a contest of inherent strength; thus, neither would use Ancestral Artifacts, as that would make it a competition of resources rather than strength.

Taiji Tianyuan!

The Black and White Sword Diagram appeared, forming a perfect defense.

Thud thud thud thud thud, the attack of the Heavenly River King rained down on the Sword Diagram like droplets, but the Taiji Sword Diagram simply vibrated slightly, showing no signs of damage or cracks.

This defensive power was terrifying!

"Now take my sword!" Chu Hao's eyes shone brightly as the Purple Crystal Sword surged, transforming into Infinite Chaos.

Instantly, the Heavenly River King's face changed color. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)