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Chapter 1348: Chapter 1348: Time Flies
The passage of time flows unceasingly.
In the multiverse, a hundred years have gone by.
And within the Divine Martial Dynasty, how many centuries must such a time span represent?
Over this vast duration, the population of the Divine Martial Dynasty has grown massively, and from this abundance, countless powerful individuals have emerged.
"The flow of time must be sustained, for the dynasty’s expansion requires its steady advance. Resources must also keep pace with its growth. To dominate the multiverse, supreme power is an absolute necessity!"
Chu Yuan was tirelessly building his dynasty.
The stronger the nation’s fortune, the stronger his own power would become.
"Devour!"
At this very moment, the Divine Martial Dynasty was ravenously consuming the energy of the multiverse.
Chu Yuan’s dynasty was like a towering, ancient tree, with its trunk reaching to the heavens, while beneath it, an intricate and expansive root system delved deep into the core of the multiverse, exuding an insatiable force of absorption.
He could clearly sense the primal energy of the multiverse surging toward him in torrents.
"Shattered ruins!"
Through his spiritual perception, Chu Yuan detected fragmented relics hidden deep within the dimensional void, amidst the darkness of time and space, which were now being drawn into the Divine Martial Dynasty through its relentless absorption.
Using this energy, Chu Yuan expanded the dynasty’s territories—vast lands continued to derive and unfold.
"The Dragon God Realm poses a threat to the dynasty, but they themselves face the menace of the Myriad Monster Realm. Hence, for now, they dare not directly attack. With the protections of the Myriad Worlds Heavenly Tower and the Morningstar Divine Artifact, the dynasty stands secure."
Chu Yuan then directly exchanged resources from the system’s store to forge another Heavenly Dao Warrior.
This Heavenly Dao Warrior became the Guardian God of the dynasty, stationed within its territories to defend with infinite reserves of primordial power.
He knew that as his influence grew, his imperial expansion would inevitably infringe upon the core interests of others, who would not idly watch his rise without taking action.
The core lands of the dynasty, being the fountainhead of his empire, had to be fortified into realms of unyielding strength.
This ensured that the dynasty could retreat or advance with confidence.
The Myriad Worlds Heavenly Tower and Morningstar, two Primal Divine Artifacts, formed the cornerstone of this formidable defense.
Through years of research, Chu Yuan had discovered that the Heavenly Tower, when housed within the dynasty and integrated with the nation’s fortune and celestial resonance, achieved its peak potential of destructive and defensive power.
Rumble!
The heavens suddenly darkened!
Thick clouds, as black as ink, rolled in and enveloped the sky, heralding the descent of an endless calamity—someone was undergoing the Heavenly Dao Tribulation.
"The Heavenly Dao Tribulation? This is Nine Nether facing her trials."
Chu Yuan was slightly taken aback.
Since returning from the Morningstar Realm, Nine Nether had been in secluded cultivation, now silently breaking through to the next level.
"She must succeed. Even if she fails, as long as she perseveres like Na Mingxue did, clinging to a thread of life, she will survive."
Chu Yuan watched intently.
He trusted that, since Nine Nether had opted to face the tribulation, she must be prepared.
Heavenly Tribulation roared and surged.
A black Divine Lotus suddenly blossomed, unfolding to reveal an ethereal woman radiating unparalleled beauty, akin to a sovereign empress.
In that fleeting moment, she seemed to transform back into her former self—the Nine Nether Empress.
"Nine Nether, congratulations on becoming a Heavenly Dao God."
Chu Yuan gazed upon her with joy. The former Nine Nether Empress, now also his consort, had finally ascended to the status of a Heavenly Dao God, capable of commanding her own dominion.
Truth be told, he was somewhat surprised.
He had initially believed Cheng Xuan would be the next to ascend as a Heavenly Dao God.
"Nine Nether, with her ascension to Heavenly Dao God, the gap between us and her has widened again."
Although they were all imperial consorts, Shangguan Xian and Blood Rose couldn’t deny the flicker of jealousy they felt upon seeing Nine Nether’s triumph.
After all, who wouldn’t dream of achieving godhood under the Heavenly Dao?
But they also understood that, even with the emperor supplying them with boundless resources, the chances of success were slim and fleeting.
"The trials of Hell and the battles in the Morningstar Realm granted me profound insight. The Heavenly Dao Tribulation descended naturally afterward, and I transcended it just as naturally."
Nine Nether’s tone was calm.
But if others had heard her speak of "transcending naturally," countless would envy her unto death.
"You don’t seem inclined to stay within the dynasty and temper your mana. If you wish to venture into Hell to train, then go. The dynasty needs to establish a firm foundation there, to gather resources."
Chu Yuan perceived her intent. "But before you leave, craft your Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact. Now that you are a Heavenly Dao God, I can rest assured."
"Indeed, I must forge my Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact first, to stabilize my Heavenly Dao mana."
Nine Nether nodded.
Using her own divine power as a Heavenly Dao God, Nine Nether forged her Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact and departed once again to the depths of Hell.
Hell was undoubtedly the place most suited for her trials and growth.
The years rolled by once more.
Another hundred years in the multiverse elapsed, during which Cheng Xuan also ascended to Heavenly Dao God. Though his trials encountered some danger, he ultimately succeeded without mishap.
Chu Yuan wasn’t surprised by Cheng Xuan’s breakthrough.
After all, Cheng Xuan had been an ancient sovereign from the primordial era who was already capable of transcending. The end of the Human Emperor Era had merely held him back until now.
This time, having gathered strength over millennia, he broke through in a perilously narrow escape.
The ascension of Nine Nether and Cheng Xuan set a prime example for the Divine Martial Dynasty.
Many cultivators who had reached the pinnacle of the Great Sovereign stage began pushing for breakthroughs, although, regrettably, none succeeded. All perished, their cultivation dissipated back into the cosmos.
Even of Chu Yuan’s Nine War Gods, several attempted, but failed painfully and died.
The path to the Heavenly Dao was overwhelmingly daunting. Nine Nether and Cheng Xuan’s success was an exception.
As Chu Yuan watched numerous Great Sovereigns perish attempting their breakthroughs, his heart ached. Yet he could not deter them—such trials were inherent to the Heavenly Dao path, where death is commonplace.
Producing vast numbers of Great Sovereigns was worthwhile, even if only one Heavenly Dao God emerged from their ranks.
The repeated failures also forced some individuals to temper their impatience with rationality.
"I still lack the essence to reach the Heavenly Dao realm. An impulsive breakthrough would court disaster."
The War God maintained his composure. Nine Nether and Cheng Xuan’s success hadn’t clouded his judgment; he was consolidating his unparalleled strength, awaiting the moment for an explosive breakthrough.
"War God, endless meditation won’t suffice. Go forth. I permit you to venture to the warfront of Abyssal Sea Realm. There, combat will forge your path to the Heavenly Dao."
Chu Yuan understood that the War God was stuck at a critical juncture.
This time, Chu Yuan did not send the War God with troops but allowed him to go alone.
The battles between the Abyssal Sea Realm and True Sun Realm were extraordinarily brutal. Yet such mortal clashes were the ultimate crucible, far more savage and challenging than dominion wars within Hell.
News had reached him.
Though countless significant figures had fallen on both sides, Chu Yuan had learned that fifty years ago, Yangyuan Great Sovereign successfully ascended as a Heavenly Dao God amidst the chaos.
This was the essence of war.
The breakthrough born of the razor’s edge between life and death.
"Abyssal Sea Realm!"
The War God’s eyes flared with resolve. "This time, I vow to ascend as a Heavenly Dao God and return to serve the emperor!"
His confidence was boundless.
"The dynasty’s territory has expanded yet again."
As the dynasty’s national fortune strengthened, Chu Yuan edged ever closer to mastering the second realm of the Heavenly Dao, known as "Heavenly Intention."
"Hmm?"
While attuning himself to the evolving state of the dynasty, Chu Yuan suddenly detected an anomaly.
The boundaries of the Divine Martial Dynasty had sunk deep into the multiverse’s innermost regions, but while harvesting multiversal energy, he abruptly sensed a fiercely churning storm. 𝑛𝘰𝘷𝑝𝘶𝑏.𝑐𝘰𝘮
This storm spun with intensity, radiating a formidable power that defied his dynasty’s absorption.
Activating his Heavenly Dao God Eye, he penetrated the haze and saw radiant, dazzling hues that defied imagination!
