Eternal Heavenly Emperor

Boom, the second thunder tribulation descended, even more terrifying than before. Two thousand-zhang-long streaks of lightning transformed into two unparalleled heavenly swords, slashing down towards Chu Hao.

Countless divine patterns flickered on the heavenly swords, with Level Four Laws densely distributed upon them.

Chu Hao revealed a smile; from the first strike, he had already measured the might of the thunder tribulation, and he had gained a clear understanding of his own strength as well.

Indeed, Level Five Laws were far too weak to confront Level Four Laws, requiring three thousand to merge into one, and even without completing that step of fusion, they didn't possess even a tenth of their power.

However, the issue was that Chu Hao had mastered an overwhelmingly large number of Level Five Laws—so many that they had undergone a qualitative change. Moreover, they intertwined with the Laws of Five Elements, forming the generating cycle of the Taiji Tianyuan.

He flicked his finger at the sky nonchalantly, and instantly, the Sword Diagram was unleashed once more, boasting proudly between heaven and earth.

Absolute defense!

Boom—the two heavenly swords plummeted down only to be easily blocked by the Sword Diagram, incapable of breaching it even a single step.

The onlookers were completely dumbfounded.

Being able to become a War God naturally means having passed through heavenly tribulations, a rarity like the case of the Sky Martial Star.

But who has ever traversed a heavenly tribulation as effortlessly as this?

Merely by flicking his finger, he resolved a heavenly tribulation? Is this really a newly advanced Star Master? Are you sure you're not a High Tier King of Stars?

Zhi Qishui's mouth twitched; he now lacked any sliver of confidence whether his so-called spar with Chu Hao would be an even match or just seeking a beating.

Boom, the third thunder tribulation came down; three bolts of lightning took shape, turning into three Thunderbolt Blades aiming for Chu Hao.

Chu Hao appeared even more relaxed, one hand behind his back, the other lightly flicking again to unfold another Sword Diagram. The Taiji Tianyuan was sufficient to form an impeccable defense. He took the opportunity to delve into the subtleties of the heavenly thunder.

He had indeed mastered all Level Five Thunder Series Laws, but the thunder attacks triggered by the heavenly tribulation had something extra. It was this little addition that made the thunder tribulation terrifying, demanding respect from any genius, for otherwise, who would fear it if it were just a Thunder Series Controller of the same level launching the attacks?

Yet whatever this extra element was, Chu Hao couldn't discern it, as it seemed to belong to the enigma of nature and earth, perhaps only understandable when one becomes an eternal Heavenly Emperor, grasping the essence of the great Dao itself.

Boom, the fourth thunder tribulation emerged, manifesting as four fists wrapped in blazing white lightning divine patterns, immensely vast.

Chu Hao didn't even bother to flick his finger this time; the third thunder tribulation had failed to break through the Sword Diagram, and the Taiji Tianyuan still guarded in front of him like an unyielding great wall that stretches for miles.

Boom boom boom boom—the electric fists battered the Sword Diagram, causing intense sparks of Laws to collide, yet they could not penetrate the Sword Diagram. And as the fourth thunder tribulation came to an end, the Sword Diagram finally began to dissipate.

Everyone's faces twitched at the sight, a random strike able to withstand two heavenly tribulations—what kind of monstrous talent was this?

Rumbling thunder, incessant; heavenly tribulation harbors no emotions, merely continuing to hammer down the might of heaven and earth.

The fifth, the sixth, the seventh; one thunder tribulation followed another, all easily dissolved by Chu Hao, and in an instant, eight thunder tribulations had passed.

"Nine-Layer Heavenly Tribulation, only the last one remains," they said.

"Incredible, that's a King of Stars tribulation; a newly ascended Star Master has resolved it so effortlessly," they marveled.

"With the previous eight traversed so easily, the final one will likely not pose a challenge to him."

"Good heavens, this fellow is absolutely the strongest talent in hundreds of millions of years!"

The crowd was generous with their praises, but this also caused many seasoned geniuses to show signs of discontent—Chu Hao was indeed extraordinary, but to proclaim him as the greatest through the ages was perhaps too premature.

"Heh heh, indeed I'd like to have a battle with him," said someone unconvinced, like Feng Qian and Yang Tian, who were top-tier geniuses. They had long reached Tenth Tier Star Masters and were just a step away from becoming the King of Stars.

They dared not face Chu Hao now but crossing that crucial step, they would absolutely not cower from Chu Hao.

Boom, after a good amount of brewing, the ninth thunder tribulation made its appearance.

It was a Thunder Lightning Giant, covered in divine patterns, towering at ten thousand zhang, and terrifying beyond measure.

"Heavens, what kind of heavenly tribulation is this?"

"I've heard that thunder tribulations can take the form of various weapons, even those used by Ancient Times warriors, but I've never heard of one taking a human form!"

"Is this a Thunder Spirit?" they wondered.

The Thunder Lightning Giant fixed its gaze on Chu Hao and hurled a massive punch down fiercely.

Without any technique, just a punch, but its power was incredible, and combined with Level Four Laws, it had an astonishingly destructive force.

Chu Hao still cast forth a Sword Diagram.

Boom, the Thunder Lightning Giant's fist slammed down, and the Sword Diagram immediately showed countless cracks, merely delaying its attack for a moment before it continued to bombard mightily.

Chu Hao revealed a hint of astonishment. Had the Taiji Tianyuan been deciphered?

Theoretically, the Taiji Tianyuan was indecipherable because the Five Elements Generating Cycle was an absolute defense. But the problem was that the Thunder Lightning Giant's attacking power was too tyrannical; it directly destroyed the Sword Diagram's foundation, and without it, there was no such thing as the Five Elements Generating Cycle.

Simple and yet brutal.

Chu Hao burst into hearty laughter, his fighting spirit soaring, and said, "Then let's fight!" He leapt into the air, swinging his right hand out, Chaos Universe Destructive Technique, barreling towards the Thunder Lightning Giant.

He had been on the defensive all along because attacking was pointless; the Heavenly Tribulation was not an enemy and would dissipate after nine strikes. But now, an anomaly had occurred—a Thunder Lightning Giant emerged, igniting Chu Hao's will to fight.

Boom, billions of Five-level Laws formed the Destructive Technique. This was terrifying; its power not only reached the King of Stars level, but it might even be at the Third or Fourth Tier.

Boom, boom, boom, it was as if a rain of light showered the sky, countless Law fragments dancing and drifting to every corner.

Chu Hao clashed fiercely with the Thunder Lightning Giant.

This Giant was incredibly powerful, forcing Chu Hao to go all out. He even resorted to Spatial Teleportation to dodge attacks and used the Time Law to bind his opponent. The primary reason was the significant disparity in realms between them, compelling Chu Hao to fight with everything he had.

He couldn't gain the upper hand and was even suppressed, sustaining injuries and covered in blood, with charred holes blasted into him by streaks of lightning. However, this Thunder Lightning Giant could not exist forever because the Heavenly Tribulation was time-limited.

Half an hour later, the Thunder Lightning Giant dissipated on its own, and the vast thunderclouds began to fade, indicating that this Heavenly Tribulation had finally ended.

Chu Hao gasped for air. The ninth Heavenly Tribulation was truly fearsome; if the battle had continued, he might have been gravely injured. But it wasn't that he lacked strength, but rather that he was too strong, which had triggered a King of Stars level Heavenly Tribulation, and not just a Low Tier one at that, otherwise, he would have crossed it with ease.

The Wood Laws immediately operated, healing the wounds on his body.

"Congratulations, Brother Chu Dao, on advancing to the Star Master realm and officially stepping onto the great Dao of heaven and earth!" the crowd exclaimed one after another.

The War God only grasped Law fragments, whereas a Star Master truly mastered the Laws.

Chu Hao smiled and observed himself. After advancing to Star Master, the greatest change was that he had formed a Star Sea—an Inner World that could contain everything, including living beings.

Becoming a Star Master, he finally had the ability to protect those around him without worrying about fierce battles affecting them.

Each Star Master's Star Sea was different in size, which depended on how much they'd pushed their limits in the previous ten realms of Warrior and War Emperor, among others. Chu Hao had reached the extreme in every step he took, so his Star Sea was terrifyingly vast.

This could truly be considered an ocean, unreasonably large, and as his realm improved, the size of the Star Sea could expand. Perhaps one day, it would form a real world.

"Chu Hao!" Zhi Qishui strode over.

Chu Hao scanned the people behind him and immediately understood, saying, "Zhi Qishui?"

"Exactly," Zhi Qishui nodded and said, "A battle in three days, regardless of the outcome, all grievances will be erased. How about it?"

The man was indeed straightforward.

"Good!" Chu Hao agreed without hesitation. He had indeed trampled the Red Water Gang's face into nothingness before, and now that their boss had come out of seclusion, it would be the end of the Red Water Gang if he swallowed his pride.

But Zhi Qishui was clearly not an unreasonable man; no matter the outcome, grudges would be settled. He said this in front of everyone, which meant that even if he could defeat Chu Hao, he could not harbor ill will against him afterward, or else he would truly have no place to show his face.

The fact that Zhi Qishui chose to compromise showed that Chu Hao was strong enough.

—Indeed, Chu Hao was strong. His tribulation was evident, just freakish!

Lan Ran and others naturally wanted to take Chu Hao out for drinks again and deepen their friendship. Everyone wanted to become friends with such a genius.

Chu Hao was acquainted with most of the people, but there were some he didn't recognize, belonging to Lan Ran's tribe or his fellow disciples, even uncles and grand-uncles, who disdained to associate with Chu Hao before. But after seeing that Heavenly Tribulation, who would dare to underestimate him?

This member of the Human Race had just become a Star Master but already possessed the strength of a King of Stars!

However, not everyone was friendly to Chu Hao. For instance, Lan Ran's senior brother had always regarded Chu Hao with a wary eye, and every time Lan Ran got close to Chu Hao, murderous intent flickered in his gaze.

Obviously, he had feelings for Lan Ran and did not want her to be too close to Chu Hao.

His name was Yan Xiangming, a Tenth Tier Star Master who had stood alongside Zhi Qishui before but now fell one step behind. As a result, although he was extremely displeased with Chu Hao, he did not dare to lash out. They might both be Star Masters, but Chu Hao was the one who had easily crossed the major tribulation of the King of Stars. Chu Hao's strength was undoubtedly above his, and provoking him would only bring humiliation upon himself.

Yet, looking at his demeanor, he clearly wouldn't let things go so easily and would trouble Chu Hao once he broke through the King of Stars.

Chu Hao didn't care at all, convinced that even if the other party broke through, he could suppress him single-handedly.

His progression was incredibly swift now, as all his Five-level Laws had already formed. He only needed to keep merging the three thousand Five-level Laws into Level Four Laws, and he would naturally become a King of Stars.

It could be said that once he completed his accumulation of Star Force, he was already a Tenth Tier Star Master now. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read on m.qidian.com.)