Chapter 690: The Grand Emperor Conquers Heaven

While Ye Wushuang was in cultivation within the mysterious space of the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea, the Grand Emperor Domain was plunged into a solemn and tense atmosphere, as if marching to a battlefield.

The two words "Smiting Heaven" became the common topic among all the races of the Grand Emperor Domain, and the phrase that echoed most in every living being’s ears.

If the Celestial Dome was not destroyed, the Grand Emperor Domain would surely face world-ending destruction. If they did not resist, it would mean the Slaughter of All Living Beings and rivers of blood.

For the major influences, survival meant they had to give it their all. Thus, every power brought out its deepest reserves, frantically strengthening itself in the hope of surviving the coming War against Heaven.

Cultivation! Cultivation!

Stronger! Stronger!

This was the only thing anyone did during these hundred days. A frantic tide of cultivation swept through the Grand Emperor Domain, as if a civilization of the Great Dao itself was awakening.

As the hundred-day deadline approached, the atmosphere grew ever more oppressive and heavy. It was as if everyone could smell the bloody scent of war.

However, no one moved. They were all waiting.

「The Three Thousand Seas」

Led by the Flood Dragon Clan and the Mermaid Clan, the Sea Race of the Three Thousand Seas stood ready. Endless warriors of the Sea Race rode atop colossal waves, hovering in the void with solemn resolve as they all gazed toward the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea.

「Sinful City」

Countless experts stepped outside the city walls, standing silently like a divine army sent to punish sin. High in the firmament, the Sinful City Lord, Ye Xuan, had the Earth-Shattering Sacred Soldier, the Sinful Scepter, hovering above his head.

His eyes were fixed on the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea. He said nothing, also waiting.

「Huanying Country」

Nine Heaven-Covering Simurgh Birds pulled a Phoenix Imperial Carriage that hovered in the firmament. A faint, ethereal figure within also stared toward the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea. The birds cried out from time to time, their shrieks piercing the heavens.

Below them, a million warriors of the Huanying Empire stood clad in iron armor, holding sharp weapons, their auras radiating grim resolve.

「The East Marsh Wilderness」

In the ancestral lands of the Original People Clan, the Three Ancestors of the Original People stood in the firmament, also looking toward the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea. Strands of divine light flickered in their eyes, seeming to pierce through the very firmament.

’Smiting Heaven... but what heaven are we smiting? Ye Wushuang, what are you trying to do?’

The heavy, self-directed question echoed in the firmament, but there was no answer. The entire Grand Emperor Domain had fallen into a dead silence.

"This ’Smiting Heaven’ is different. Something has changed. That Ye Wushuang is naturally rebellious; I’m afraid he intends to make a move against the Abyss of Extremity. Should we get involved?" one of the ancestors asked in a deep voice, strange visions constantly materializing within his aged eyes.

"Involved? Of course we’ll get involved! We were tricked by Heaven, and the Original People Clan suffered the calamity of near-extermination. No matter what, we can’t trust it anymore. Otherwise, all we can do is wait for our own extinction."

"Besides, if that boy Ye Wushuang truly manages to destroy Heaven, he’ll be severely wounded in the process. When that time comes, we can seize the opportunity to reap the rewards and restore our supreme rule over the Grand Emperor Domain."

Another ancestor spoke with cold indifference. Behind him, the experts of the Original People Clan stood silently, also gazing up toward the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea.

「Grand Emperor Holy City」

The Donghuang Bell chimed endlessly, its Dao tones lingering in the air amidst a torrent of divine light.

The Great Emperor stood in the grand hall, his gaze stern as he looked out past the entrance toward the firmament.

BUZZ!

The Donghuang Bell was unsealed! Divine light shot to the heavens, piercing the firmament. Its terrifying power, enough to shake all of creation, was completely unleashed, reversing heaven and earth and throwing Yin and Yang into chaos.

The Great Emperor’s eyes narrowed. With a large golden seal hovering above his head, he strode out of the hall in a single step.

At the same time, an immortal shadow in a white palace dress rose into the sky from the Holy Palace. Silvery light scattered down like a moon goddess flying to the moon, her posture one of peerless immortal grace. A silver moon rose from behind her, as if to rush into the firmament and compete with the heavens themselves.

She was none other than Dii Qingxue!

As she stood in the firmament, the Holy Spirit of the Donghuang Bell revived. The bell hovered above Dii Qingxue’s head, bobbing up and down, its aura vast and boundless.

Yangg Qing’er also stood to one side, her beautiful eyes looking up toward the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea.

Waiting. The entire Grand Emperor Domain was waiting. They waited only for a single command from the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea—the command to attack Heaven!

Within the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea, nine Five-Clawed Golden Dragons coiled around Ye Wushuang’s body. As if sensing the commotion in the Grand Emperor Domain, their ferocious heads tilted back, and they let out a heaven-shaking draconic roar.

SHING!

At a certain moment, Ye Wushuang’s eyes snapped open. A divine radiance burst forth, carrying a peerless, sharp aura. For an instant, terrifying visions of golden dragons manifested within his pupils.

One hundred days had passed in the outside world, but nearly three years had gone by in the Absolute Space. During this time, he had finally broken through to the Seventh Transformation Dragon Blood Saint Body, his vitality surging. At the same time, his cultivation had broken through to the Third Layer of the Yun Dao Level!

The body forging he had received from the green-robed man had granted him another boost in strength, greatly increasing his chances in the war to smite Heaven!

Moreover, with ample time, he had now fully comprehended the Heaven-Reaching Sword Array!

He now controlled a Heaven-Reaching Sword Array formed from nearly one hundred thousand Immortal Slaying Sacred Soldiers. Its world-engulfing, unparalleled killing power was so great that even he was astonished by it!

Beyond that, there was also the inheritance from the green-robed man: the Saint King Secret Technique!

"God-Suppressing Stele!"

Ye Wushuang’s gaze shifted. With a wave of his hand, nine beams of divine light shot out from his body, transforming into nine heaven-piercing Ancient Divine Steles. The Great Dao evolved upon them, and their peerless aura seemed capable of suppressing gods and demons alike!

This was only one of the Saint King Secret Techniques, and the only one Ye Wushuang could currently comprehend. There were many other secret techniques that he was unable to grasp at his current realm.

’The God-Suppressing Stele... it suppresses gods and demons and weighs down heaven and earth. The power of this Secret Technique is far beyond what any Sacred Secret can compare to. My strength has risen another notch.’

Ye Wushuang murmured to himself, then abruptly looked up, a sharp, divine radiance blooming from him. With a beckoning gesture, the nine immortal Divine Steles rushed back into his body.

’The hundred days are over. It’s time for the war to smite Heaven!’

He stood calmly for a moment, then his eyes shot open. Following that, the golden Eye of the Firmament in the center of his brow SWISHED open, unleashing a golden Light of Destruction!

BOOM!

At that same moment, high above the center of the Grand Emperor Domain, a giant golden eye tore through the firmament, surveying the lands below.

It saw that everyone was waiting silently, their gazes fixed upon the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea.

"Heaven seeks to destroy the world, so I shall destroy Heaven! Let the smiting of Heaven begin!"

A resonant, murderous voice echoed through the firmament. Instantly, all living beings looked up at the Eye of the Firmament, realizing the voice they heard was Ye Wushuang’s!

BOOM!

As his voice echoed, the golden Eye of the Firmament flashed with golden light that enveloped the world. Instantly, countless golden Heaven-Reaching Long Bridges materialized between heaven and earth, connecting the major influences to the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea!

"Smite Heaven!"

From within the Endless Wilderness, a sky-supporting giant holding a Supreme Battle Axe roared at the firmament!

War Fortresses pushed forward for thousands of miles as clanking iron-armored figures strode out of the Endless Wilderness. It was as if endless warriors, born to conquer Heaven, had awakened, making heaven and earth tremble!

"Smite Heaven!"

From within the Holy City, the Great Emperor’s heaven-shaking shout rang out as he stepped onto a golden Heaven-Reaching Long Bridge. The divine light from the Donghuang Bell was brilliant, dazzling the world!

"Smite Heaven!"

"Smite Heaven!"

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From Sinful City, the Three Thousand Seas, Huanying Country, the lands of the Original People Clan, the Half-Demon Race, and many other places, mighty shouts erupted. Countless experts strode into the void, their murderous killing intent shaking the universe.

This was a declaration of war—a war against Heaven!

All experts at the Yin Yang Realm and above stepped onto the Heaven-Reaching Long Bridges, connecting to the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea, connecting to the Gate of Celestial Dome!

The firmament trembled, the sun and moon spun, the path of mortals fell into disarray, and the Marks of the Great Dao appeared across the sky!