Chapter 978: Doing Whatever One Desires
The Power of the Heavens ruled over everything, as Chu Yuan's Heavenly Hand descended, layers of void tore apart, endless prohibitions shattered, revealing a middle-aged man offering sacrifices to a book of talismans within his cave abode, absorbing the power within.
"The Compendium of Myriad Talismans!"
Ge Shan exclaimed in shock. This was precisely the supreme treasure of his Divine Talisman Sect and also the root cause of its destruction.
"God Martial God Emperor."
This man was Gai Tianze; his face not only looked unpleasant but also carried a hint of fear, for that palm strike just now had the power to rend heavens.
"God Martial God Emperor, what do you intend to do? Are you going to take action directly within my Death Sea?"
This Sovereign bellowed angrily and simultaneously multiple auras swept out, pressing down on Chu Yuan, aware that this Emperor's strength was extremely formidable, likely beyond their expectations, and aimed to force him out of the Death Sea.
"What if I do take action?"
Chu Yuan's gaze swept across defiantly.
"Hmph! You are too arrogant. The Death Sea does not participate in your tri-god dynasty's struggle for supremacy, but that doesn't mean the Death Sea is easy to provoke. You'd best leave quickly today; don't act recklessly here. We might let this go."
The Sovereign declared.
They didn't care about a Gai Tianze; rather, Chu Yuan's direct intrusion into the Death Sea made them very uncomfortable. Was the Death Sea, the abode of Sovereigns, a place that just anyone could tread upon?
Chu Yuan remained expressionless as he locked on to Gai Tianze, the Heavenly Hand reaching out once again, grasping directly towards him.
"Ignoring our warnings!"
Seeing that Chu Yuan didn't take him to heart at all, the Sovereign was suddenly trembling with supreme anger. Instantly, a figure appeared wielding the power of a fierce dragon in hand, lashing out in a counter-attack towards Chu Yuan.
Boom! Twin powers collided, and as the man's power touched the Heavenly Hand, it violently collapsed in an instant.
In the aftermath of that force, Gai Tianze, though in the domain of a Sovereign, was struck flying out with a scream.
"Kill!"
This Sovereign charged again, his iron fist shaking the heavens, his overbearing Sovereign power awe-inspiring and unmatchable.
Chu Yuan, with his face set coldly, revealed the Great Chaos Technique, plunging the laws of the entire Death Sea into chaos and suddenly shining upon the man causing his power to distort in a bizarre twist.
"This is bad, chaotic power!"
The man's complexion changed; such chaotic force caused excruciating distortions in both his spirit and laws.
Chu Yuan stepped forward, palm striking down; the man was struck with a blow, unstable and sent flying.
Immensely overpowering, a single palm strike sent a Sovereign flying, shocking the onlookers with the God Martial God Emperor's strength and making them realize that his power was indeed that of a Sovereign, and stronger than an average one at that.
This was expected, after all; he was the Sovereign of a divine dynasty, blessed with the fortune of a nation.
Establishing a divine dynasty certainly meant bearing tremendous responsibility, but it likewise provided an opportunity for greater strength.
"Detestable!" His complexion looked very ugly.
"Enough, God Martial God Emperor graces us with his presence, and hence is a guest."
Another Sovereign, witnessing Chu Yuan's strength, spoke up. An aged old man, dressed simply, said, "God Emperor, your motive here is but for the Compendium of Myriad Talismans. Gai Tianze, return the Compendium of Myriad Talismans to the God Martial God Emperor."
"My Compendium of Myriad Talismans!"
Gai Tianze's face turned ashen.
Seizing the opportunity presented by the chaos of the universe, he had launched a surprise attack on the Divine Talisman Sect. Initially, he didn't intend to annihilate it completely, but when the Sect Master retaliated with the Compendium of Myriad Talismans, wounding him, he was enraged and obliterated the entire sect.
With the Compendium of Myriad Talismans, he believed he could leverage the power within to aspire to become a Sovereign himself.
However, bitterness filled his heart as he wondered why he was so unlucky. Wasn't it just the destruction of one Divine Talisman Sect that had summoned such a powerful being like the God Martial God Emperor?
But now, could he dare not hand it over? Even the Sovereign had spoken.
"Don't trade!"
The supreme being who was fighting Chu Yuan shouted fiercely.
"Sovereign Gui He, won't you protect him by not trading?"
The elder was cold and harsh, also quite displeased with Chu Yuan's actions. However, true strength allowed one to do as they wished, without fearing others in Death Sea.
Chu Yuan had no interest in slowly playing along with them either. With a sudden grasp, control over the void, the Heavenly Hand disappeared from Gai Tian Ze's presence and appeared in his hand.
His other hand reached out too, aiming to capture Gai Tian Ze.
"Divine Martial Emperor, you have taken the Heavenly Hand, do you also want my life?"
Gai Tian Ze was both shocked and enraged. Though he was a false sovereign, he had no power to resist in front of Chu Yuan, who was like an insurmountable mountain, instilling fear in him, "Sovereigns, save me! He is going to commit a massacre within Death Sea, showing no regard for the many sovereigns of Death Sea at all!"
"Damn it!"
The elder cursed inwardly.
He had wanted to turn a blind eye to the situation, hoping to get rid of this menace quickly, but Gai Tian Ze's words were deliberately turning all the sovereigns of Death Sea against the Divine Martial Emperor.
Chu Yuan was also infuriated.
Shenfu Sect was already showing signs of allegiance to him, and he had intended for Ge Shan to return and convey his will to the Sect Master. But unexpectedly, Gai Tian Ze had killed him outright.
Even if he recaptured the Heavenly Hand, it would take a vast amount of time to cultivate a whole group of excellent talisman refinement geniuses.
Gai Tian Ze had to die.
"You are too arrogant!"
Sovereign Gui He could no longer endure Chu Yuan's rampaging behavior. He stepped forward with large strides. The sovereign's power was grand, and a surging river of heaven swept out, divulging endless killing intent, seeking to engulf Chu Yuan.
"Scram!"
Chu Yuan bellowed the word.
A storm swept across, and the Gate of Light roared from his left hand, endless radiance shining forth, suddenly turning the dim world of Death Sea into broad daylight.
He was like the sun, brilliant and dazzling. The power of light struck the Sovereign Gui He's body, making him feel as if his sovereign body was melting.
Heaven and earth revolved.
Chu Yuan reached out again, and Sovereign Gui He's face turned pale as the space around him shattered. This sensation was like the arrival of reincarnation, a great calamity descending, inducing fear in his soul for this kind of fate.
"You!"
He had just shouted when the cycle of heaven and earth exploded, forcing him to spew out a mouthful of sovereign blood and retreat.
Now, with the support of the Human Emperor Sword, Chu Yuan's realm was not inferior to a true sovereign's. Furthermore, he was the master of the Divine Court, carrying the fortune of the dynasty. How could an ordinary sovereign be his opponent?
"This is the power of the master of the Divine Court, not something a common sovereign can compare with!"
The elder's eyes shone.
"No!"
At that moment, Gai Tian Ze suddenly let out a terrified scream; the Divine Martial Emperor's hand had already captured him, leaving him completely unable to resist.
"Release Gai Tian Ze!" Sovereign Gui He's face was downcast.
Although there were sovereign wills present in Death Sea, none showed themselves upon seeing this scene, well aware that Chu Yuan was tough to handle. For the sake of Gai Tian Ze, it was not worthwhile to forcefully revive and oppose him, bringing them no benefit.
"Do you have a problem with that?"
Chu Yuan wanted to mold his authority as the Supreme Emperor, making the world tremble before him, instilling fear in them.
He ignored the Sovereign Gui He, whose face had turned gloomily dark, and, holding Gai Tian Ze, he left Death Sea openly and royally, with nobody daring to stop him.