Chapter 201: Imperial Decree (Seventeen)

However,
just when everyone thought the situation was settled,
suddenly, a series of chanting sounds echoed throughout the heavens and earth.
Looking up,
in the starry sky, appeared an incomparably enormous figure...no, not just one!
They seemed to be inside a painting, being watched by figures outside the painting.
Those gazes, brighter than the sun, interwoven with ancient runes, stood as towering figures.
"Heavenly Palace...Imperial Gate...God-Slaying Hall...Mount Ten Thousand Demons..."
Without exception, these were all terrifying forces on the Emperor's Path, and at this moment, they had descended upon this Imperial Pass!
"Damn it...wasn't it said that the Tenth Imperial Pass couldn't possibly have Heavenly King-level beings descending?"
Some felt a chill run down their spines, for the beings who had descended were all top figures from various major forces, having already reached the Great Saint Realm long ago!
"No...they severed their cultivation, all for the sake of the Ye family's imperial son!"
This is terrifying! These beings, who could dominate even the depths of the Emperor's Path, actually severed their cultivation, paying a huge price to return from the depths of the Emperor's Path to the Tenth Emperor's Gate, all for the sake of the Ye family's imperial son!
Ji Changkong and the Black Dragon Emperor slew their formidable enemies, but faced an even more terrifying situation. Those beings, with just a wisp of their aura, were enough to crush star systems. Even if they were unwilling to admit it, before those beings, they were still like ants!
Those transcendent lineage's Heavenly King-level prodigies were whispering amongst themselves, discussing how to divide Su Chen among themselves.
"Come back."
A calm voice broke the heavy atmosphere. It was Su Chen who spoke.
Ji Changkong and the Black Dragon Emperor, having received the order, returned to Su Chen's side, respectfully.
At this moment, under everyone's gaze, Su Chen's aged, weak, and pale face vanished completely. His black hair cascaded over his shoulders, and beneath his dark robes, his aura deepened, like an ancient god-king resurrected, radiating eternal brilliance. There was no trace of his previous critical condition.
They'd fallen for the trap!
The Ye family's imperial prince hadn't been seriously injured or on the verge of death by the Soul-Destroying Curse at all!
It was all a facade!
Some beings trembled, realizing the most terrifying possibility: the Ye family's imperial prince had never been seriously injured by the Soul-Destroying Curse; it was all a ruse, a fishing tactic by the Ye family's imperial prince... to lure out all the forces that harbored murderous intent towards him!
"He... is he really that confident?"
This time, a Heavenly King-level being had severed his cultivation to reach the Tenth Imperial Pass!
Su Chen stood tall above the Ancient Realm, his profound aura triggering earth-shattering phenomena. At this moment, a terrifying calamity was gathering.
The Saint King Tribulation!
The Ye family's imperial prince, having cultivated for just over a century, has already begun his Saint King Tribulation!
No one knows the Ye family imperial prince's exact strength, but at this moment, everyone is shocked, including the Heavenly King-level prodigy who crossed realms. Becoming a saint in just over a century is already a momentous event that shakes the ages; to undergo the Saint King Tribulation in over a century... how terrifying is that? "Prodigy" is insufficient to describe it. From the Saint Realm to the Saint King Realm, one must traverse nine heavens; to pass one level in a century is already monstrous!
Reaching the Saint King realm in a hundred years was impossible for Su Chen, even with his Immortal Body. However… Ye Liuli had fed him countless unparalleled divine medicines in the past, the residual medicinal properties of which remained in his body. Su Chen spent a full hundred years refining them, finally managing to break through to the Saint King realm!
“Ye Family Imperial Son, would you be willing to join my Heavenly Palace? If you join, your killing of my Heavenly Palace members will be forgiven, and you will become a figure second only to the Emperor! Your status will even surpass mine!”
The Heavenly King of the Heavenly Palace was moved. Such talent was enough for the Heavenly Palace to forgive and recruit him!
Su Chen smiled mockingly, directly pulling the Heavenly Palace's Saint King into the tribulation range. But it wasn't over yet. Su Chen pulled the Heavenly Kings of other forces into the tribulation range as well. He actually wanted to drag everyone through the tribulation, killing them all in the process!
The power of immortality swept across, unparalleled speed, and the secret technique of controlling time coalesced between Su Chen's palms. He charged in all directions, seizing the opportunity presented by these Heavenly Kings who had severed themselves!
"The path to becoming an Emperor is destined to be filled with enemies from all corners of the world!"
Deep within the Emperor's Path, no one would resist becoming an Emperor!
Su Chen, naturally, also desired to become an Emperor, especially one in a single lifetime!
A great battle erupted. The Heavenly King of the Heavenly Palace roared angrily, "I saw your potential and was willing to set aside our grudges, but I didn't expect you to refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!"
Su Chen directly attacked the Heavenly King of the Heavenly Palace. Both sides unleashed their immense power, clashing fiercely. While undergoing the Saint King Tribulation, Su Chen fought against the Heavenly Kings of various forces. His aura grew increasingly powerful, and accompanied by the sweeping light of immortality, he tore apart one formidable enemy after another. Enveloped in the light of immortality, Su Chen resembled a celestial being descended from heaven, slaughtering numerous Heavenly Kings, yet also like a demon lord descending to earth.
"No!"
The Heavenly King of the Heavenly Palace screamed in agony. Su Chen's methods were truly terrifying. In Su Chen, he saw the shadow of his own lord... Perhaps this was an even more terrifying being than his own lord!
This was his last thought!
During the battle, Su Chen's Flying Immortal Body, having absorbed the blood of numerous Heavenly King-level prodigies, actually advanced further, achieving minor mastery of the Flying Immortal Dao Body. His combat power was terrifying enough to annihilate Heavenly King-level beings; no one could escape, for no matter how fast they were, they could not outrun the Flying Immortal Dao Body.
It was utterly despairing!
The prodigies of the Great Realm watched one Heavenly King-level prodigy after another being slaughtered, their hearts filled with sorrow.
"Even the mighty Heavenly King-level beings can die... The Emperor's path is desolate, stained with blood everywhere. Achieving the Dao... Achieving the Dao... In the end, it's nothing but a fleeting dream!"
In one lifetime, only one can achieve the Dao—how cruel! Even if you possess unparalleled talent, you will ultimately become merely a stepping stone for one person. After countless lifetimes, your name will be forgotten, your footprints will vanish, and you will become a tiny speck of dust behind that supreme figure!
On the other side of the Great Realm, an aura of extreme terror erupted with the death of the Heavenly King of the Heavenly Palace.
"Dare to kill a Heavenly King of my Heavenly Palace!"
"Die!"
A blazing aura erupted, as an unparalleled powerhouse, traversing countless realms, made his move!
Looking at that aura capable of annihilating everything, Su Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back.
"Seeking death!"
At the same moment,
an unparalleled forbidden power descended!
A scream followed
The aura of the Heavenly Palace's supreme expert, who had crossed realms, vanished.
Ignoring the rules of the Emperor's Path, he rashly attacked.
Even if he survived, he would be in serious trouble!
The Emperor's Path remained calm.
While everyone was still reeling from the commotion,
they heard Su Chen's voice echo:
"I, Ye Chen, wish to establish the Hall of Myriad Laws, to conquer the Emperor's Path, and to protect future generations. All those with ambition are welcome to join the Hall of Myriad Laws and work together for a great cause!"
In their collective consciousness, everyone seemed to see
another colossal figure rising from the Emperor's Path, its name resounding for countless ages.
The name of the Hall of Myriad Laws
was destined to become renowned throughout the universe, shocking the Emperor's Path, attracting countless geniuses to join it!
PS: Three chapters tomorrow. After three chapters, I will release a stable bonus chapter.