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This imposing presence shot straight into the sky, enveloping the entire heaven and earth.
At this moment, all laws receded, and the myriad stars evolved from the firmament above.
The man in the black robe walked slowly from the distant horizon, as if he shouldered Cang Tian and trod upon reincarnation.
Spiritual energy joyously surged around him, and principles resounded around him.
At this moment, as if the sun and the moon had lost their luster, heaven and earth changed color, and all eyes were on that man alone.
He seemed to have come from the ancient Wild Desolation, having crossed through time and space, arriving with a domineering, unrivaled suppression.
The black robe moved without wind in mid-air, and various things in his pupils evolved.
There was an aura about him that was elusive, invisible yet truly palpable.
It was as if this aura connected his entire being with heaven and earth, making him no longer a creature within them but a part of them on par with heaven and earth.
"This is," the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch looked at the man who had come from ancient times, his expression becoming grave.
"How can this be, clearly Destiny has not yet formed."
The Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch shook his head repeatedly, others might not understand this spectacle.
But back in his day, he had personally experienced it, having witnessed Emperor Hengyu bearing Destiny after losing that battle.
Now, the scene of the past reappeared before his eyes, and the man gave him the same feeling as Emperor Hengyu had back then.
Although so similar, the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch still refused to admit it.
With Destiny unformed, whence came a Great Emperor?
If it were a Great Emperor from another era descending to the world, not to mention the cost involved, it also did not look likely.
The Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch only felt that the newcomer was like a fog, inscrutable to him, and the pressure he felt was immense.
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The Divine Emperor, in almost just a few steps, had already traversed through various voids, foot upon principle, and arrived atop Divine Blood Peak.
"May I ask how to address the senior?" the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch tentatively inquired.
"My name has grown vague over the long past years, even to myself," the Divine Emperor shook his head and spoke indifferently.
"However, since bearing Destiny, the people have all called me Divine Emperor, and you may also address me as such."
"Divine Emperor," the expression of the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch changed, his face growing even graver.
The legend of the three Great Emperors vanquishing the Divine Emperor was widely circulated throughout Yuan Central Continent and the Divine Emperor was regarded by the people of Yuan Central Continent as the first Great Emperor known to have died.
But now that the Divine Emperor stood before him, countless images flashed rapidly through the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch’s mind.
His throat trembled slightly, yet he couldn’t utter a word.
The appearance of a Great Emperor would mean a complete change of an era for Yuan Central Continent.
Today, as a new Destiny had yet to form and an old Great Emperor had returned, the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch felt he was increasingly unable to see through the heavens.
"May I know the orders of the Divine Emperor for coming to our Blood Clan?" asked the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch.
At this point, he no longer had the option to retreat; if the Divine Emperor had truly recovered, destroying the Blood Clan would be a matter of minutes.
Even he could not stop it, for the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch still understood what being a Great Emperor entailed.
"Speaking of which, my recovery is largely thanks to your Blood Clan," the Divine Emperor said listlessly.
"The junior does not understand," the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch shook his head.
"You don’t need to understand," the Divine Emperor replied.
"I have descended this time because of an affair within your Blood Clan."
"Please speak clearly, Divine Emperor," the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch glanced at the eight Clan Elders and asked with puzzlement.
He had many speculations in his heart; in the era of the Divine Emperor, it was because he wanted to rule Yuan Central Continent that the three Great Emperors descended to vanquish him.
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He was not sure if the Divine Emperor was about to make a grand return.
"Previously, the Divine Emperor had received some favors from someone in your Blood Clan, and now he’s here to fulfill his promise to repay the favor," the Divine Emperor said calmly.
As his voice fell, the members of the Blood Clan present also boiled over.
Especially the eight Clan Elders, whose expression relaxed, since it was a matter of repaying a favor, it was easier to deal with.
A favor from a Great Emperor was incredibly precious, almost beyond imagination.
However, the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch remained composed with a slight frown.
He felt that the visitor had ill intentions.
"May I know who the Divine Emperor wishes to repay?" inquired the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch.
"It’s me," Shi Yan stood up from the side and said.
When Shi Yan stood up, the faces of the eight Clan Elders beside him also turned awkward in an instant.
Although the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch was unclear about the details of the situation, he realized from the scene that it was no simple matter.
"Ancestor, he is one of the Divine Bloodline," the Grand Clan Elder whispered from the side.
"He’s the one who led the theft of the Myriad Dao Red Lotus."
"Divine Emperor," Shi Yan stood up, bowed to the Divine Emperor, and greeted him respectfully.
"State your request, as I said I could fulfill it for you," the Divine Emperor nodded and said.
Shi Yan surveyed the surroundings, looking at the faces of the various clan members.
Especially the eight Clan Elders, he smiled faintly, and finally spoke word by word, "I want to be the master of this Blood Clan."
"That’s impossible," as soon as his voice fell, it met with opposition from several Clan Elders.
The Blood Clan members on the mountain peak were also amazed, as if buzzing with discussion.
"Shi Yan, you should know that our Blood Clan has always been without a master, with only eight Clan Elders."
"You were born in our Blood Clan, do you really have to be so heartless and disregard all respectability?"
"Do you think you have the capability to lead this race? And by what right do you expect everyone to be convinced?"
Watching the eight Clan Elders urgently persuading and threatening, Shi Yan said indifferently.
"No need to trouble yourselves with other matters, but as for the master of the Blood Clan, I am determined to take that role."
The Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch turned his head to look at the Divine Emperor, knowing that the decision rested in the Divine Emperor’s hands.
The Divine Emperor did not speak, only looking at the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch with interest, waiting for his response.
"How about this, let’s add another position to the Clan Elders, making you the ninth? This way we satisfy both sides, how about that?" asked the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch, looking at Shi Yan.
"Apart from the master of the Blood Clan, I want nothing else," Shi Yan replied coolly.
"In that case, then make your choice, be destroyed or recognize him as your leader," the Divine Emperor said from the side.
"Even if I have to die, I will not acknowledge such a person as my leader," shouted one of the three Clan Elders on the side.
No sooner had his voice fallen than the Divine Emperor’s finger pressed down, and without even a chance to resist, he extinguished both the Clan Elder’s True Fate and Divine Soul within him. 𝘯𝑜𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝘤𝘰𝑚
"I don’t really mind, wiping out the clan would just tire my fingers a bit," the Divine Emperor said with a light laugh.
"As you know, when I wiped out Imperial Rule Immortal Sect, it was more than just one or two instances."
Hearing the Divine Emperor’s words, everyone finally came to their senses.
Standing before them was not a pushover, but the madman who once sought to rule the Yuan Central Continent.
At this moment, all the clan members turned their gazes toward the Divine Blood Heavenly Monarch.
