What is the second choice?
Clearly, it is death.
Disobedience means death; there are no other options.
Things are beyond one's control. The Eastern Emperor Bell's defense posed no threat to Wei Chen, and Emperor Dayu's strongest reliance became an illusion.
In that case, what could Emperor Dayu use to counter Wei Chen?
There was no way.
Although Emperor Dayu had reached the Transcended the Mortal Realm stage, which is a powerful level in the Martial Emperor Realm, the gap compared to Wei Chen was still all-encompassing.
“May I ask for your name, Your Excellency?” Emperor Dayu pondered for a moment and inquired of Wei Chen.
Wei Chen clasped his fists and replied, “I am Wei Chen, from the Demon Realm. Dark Mage is my grandfather.”
“Wei Chen… Good. Wei Chenyu, your strength is unfathomable; I don't even have the courage to confront you. But I would like to witness your true power; can you show it to me?” Emperor Dayu asked.
Wei Chen nodded, “Alright.”
As night fell, the sky was filled with stars, casting a mesmerizing glow that enveloped the night in tranquility.
Wei Chen and Emperor Dayu soared into the sky, drawing everyone's attention.
Countless eyes were fixed on Wei Chen and Emperor Dayu, eager to know if Emperor Dayu had indeed surrendered. It seemed highly likely.
“Senior Da Yu, the Stellar Technique we cultivate is the strongest Cultivation Method across all Spatial Planes in the universe. By harnessing Star Power Physical Deification, one can attain immortality and unmatched strength. If you practice the Stellar Technique at the Transcended the Mortal Realm stage, it will be twice as effective with half the effort. However, I suggest you first strive to reach Saint Level and enter that legendary tier before practicing the Stellar Technique. Ultimately, when you Ascend to Godhood, your combat power will reach an astonishing level.”
Although Wei Chen had not yet performed or truly impressed Emperor Dayu, after their conversation, Wei Chen had shared all his plans, the grievances between the Ancient World and the Endless Divine Realm, the Ten Divine Artifacts, and more with Emperor Dayu. The emperor believed him wholeheartedly and held great expectations for Wei Chen's ambitions. In particular, he was very interested in the Stellar Technique and Ascend to Godhood, as it seemed to be the only benefit he could gain from Wei Chen.
"Wei Chenyu, I am still far from reaching the Saint Level. That elusive realm has never been attained by anyone. I don't know when I will be able to touch that level," Emperor Dayu said calmly.
Wei Chen smiled and replied, "Nothing is impossible for a determined person. You are already at the forefront. When the battle between the Ancient World and the Endless Divine Realm begins, you will need to be a key player."
Emperor Dayu felt flattered by Wei Chen's words; even an old man who had experienced countless things could not escape such praise. It also depended on who was giving the compliment. With Wei Chen's immense strength and his control over both the Demon Domain and the Nine Immortal Realm, his flattery was always on point—no one would find it unwelcome.
Then, Wei Chen looked up at the stars in the sky and said softly, "Senior Da Yu, do you know what those stars represent?"
"If I'm not mistaken, all those stars are a brand new unknown Spatial Plane," Emperor Dayu answered.
"Exactly," Wei Chen nodded and continued, "Stars can be considered Spatial Planes, but there may be many Spatial Planes on a single star. To demonstrate my ability to shatter stars for you, I can only find stars devoid of life."
Wei Chen needed to prove his strength to make Emperor Dayu willingly submit; he could not do so without showing some level of power. Ascend to Godhood—shattering a star with a single punch—was not merely brute force but rather control over the star itself. Pure brute force could not achieve such a feat from such a distance; one could only shatter their own star.
Wei Chen activated the Stellar Technique and controlled tens of thousands of stars from afar. In the night sky, countless stars converged toward several at the center. The visible pressure caused those central stars to explode with a thunderous roar, leaving onlookers speechless.
A blinding light erupted in the night sky, fleeting as those stars completely vanished.
Emperor Dayu stared in shock at the night sky; he was deeply shaken by witnessing how tens of thousands of stars crushed those at the center.
What a terrifying power!
Emperor Dayu bowed deeply to Wei Chen and said, "Your power is beyond imagination; I am willing to submit."
"Hehe, let's go. I'll take you to meet the strong ones from the Demon Domain and Nine Immortal Realm."
Wei Chen successfully brought Emperor Dayu before the Dark Mage and others, allowing them to communicate freely. With that, he decided not to interfere any further; if he tried to manage everything himself, he wouldn't be able to handle so much.
The overall direction was something Wei Chen needed to grasp. Once he had that under control, he would step back from the rest.
The Dayu Palace was secured, and the Eastern Emperor Bell was in Wei Chen's hands as he flew over to Yan Qiqi. The Four Great Divine Artifacts were now gathered together.
Wei Chen controlled the Reprint, Yan Qiqi held the Refining Demon Pot, and the Demon Lotus Emperor possessed the Nuwa Stone. In addition to that, Wei Chen also had the Xuanyuan Sword and the Eastern Emperor Bell. Altogether, he already possessed half of the Ten Divine Artifacts. Previously, this was something unimaginable. With the Reprint in hand, gathering these artifacts became significantly easier. The appearance of each artifact was greatly influenced by the allure of the Reprint; among the Ten Divine Artifacts, the Reprint was the leader. With it in Wei Chen's possession, the other artifacts would gradually come to him.
Wei Chen looked at the Eastern Emperor Bell and said calmly, “Eastern Emperor Bell Soul, come out and chat. There are old friends here; no need to hide.”
The Xuanyuan Sword Spirit chuckled, “Old fellow, still being stubborn? Aren't you going to come out and play with us old friends?”
The Reproduction Tool Spirit snorted coldly, “Eastern Emperor Bell Soul, stop pretending. Are you afraid to see me?”
As soon as those words were spoken, a voice emerged from within the Eastern Emperor Bell: “Reprint, don't act so high and mighty in front of me. If it weren't for you finding a master and your soul being full, I would have knocked you down by now.”
The Eastern Emperor Bell Soul finally spoke.
Reprint retorted angrily, “Old thing, who do you think you are? I am recognized as one of the Ten Divine Artifacts; what are you even worth?”
“Hah! One of the Ten Divine Artifacts? Did you crown yourself? In terms of power, can you even compete with me?” The disdainful voice of the Eastern Emperor Bell Soul echoed.
The Reproduction Tool Spirit said, “Old fellow, stop talking nonsense. How about we settle this with a fight?”
“I don't have time to waste on you; don't bother me again.”
The Eastern Emperor Bell Soul fell silent, no matter how much the Reproduction Tool Spirit cursed.
"Master, the Eastern Emperor Bell Soul's spirit is weak and cannot come out for now. He has closed his soul consciousness and can no longer communicate," the Reproduction Tool Spirit said after a round of curses, turning to Wei Chen.
Wei Chen could tell that despite the cursing, the Reproduction Tool Spirit was genuinely concerned about the Eastern Emperor Bell. Competition and countless years of friendship were not to be confused.
Wei Chen pondered for a moment and asked, "What can we do to strengthen his soul?"
"The only way is for the Eastern Emperor Bell to be recognized by blood," the Reproduction Tool Spirit replied.
The Xuanyuan Sword Spirit nodded in agreement, adding, "You also need to help me find a master. If all Ten Divine Artifacts find their masters, the Ancient World will be worry-free."
Wei Chen smiled wryly and said, "You are all so picky; how am I supposed to find someone?"
"There is nothing difficult in this world for those who are determined. Just do your best," the Xuanyuan Sword Spirit said before flying back into the Xuanyuan Sword.
Seeing there was nothing more to do, the Reproduction Tool Spirit also returned.
Wei Chen contemplated where to find a formidable person capable of blood recognition for the artifact while Yan Qiqi focused intently on refining the Heart of the World of Hua Xia, making rapid progress.
After a while, Yan Qiqi opened her eyes and looked at Wei Chen. "Brother, it will be ready soon. You should let the Demon Lotus Emperor try it."
"Alright."
Wei Chen immediately found the Demon Lotus Emperor and brought him to Yan Qiqi's side.
The Demon Lotus Emperor looked excitedly at the silver star in Yan Qiqi's hand and transmitted a message to Wei Chen, "Is that the Heart of the World of Hua Xia?"
"That's right, it's about to take shape. Please be patient," Wei Chen said calmly.
The Demon Lotus Emperor replied, "What do I have to be impatient about? Success or failure is ultimately meaningless. Whether I succeed or not, I have the Nuwa Stone, which is already enough for me. My Time Martial Soul will soon emerge."
"Heh, once you condense your Time Martial Soul and combine it with your Spatial Martial Soul to form the prototype of the Spatial Plane within you, you'll understand. The Spatial Prototype's outcome greatly depends on the kind of power used to nurture it. Your body is a manifestation of your spiritual essence; you cannot cultivate the Stellar Technique, so Divine Power is your only reliance. If you become the Boundary God of Hua Xia World, the benefits will be endless."
Wei Chen glanced at the Demon Lotus Emperor and continued, "Just like my Spatial Plane, it was initially nurtured with spiritual energy, then with Divine Power, and now it is nourished by Stellar Power. Since you cannot cultivate the Stellar Technique, you won't be able to shape the Spatial Plane with Stellar Power. For you, Divine Power is your only hope."
The Demon Lotus Emperor understood that a higher-level energy would create a much stronger Spatial Plane than ordinary energy could. However, he had no other choice; Stellar Power was completely out of reach, and Divine Power depended on chance. Now that opportunity lay before him, whether he could seize it was another matter.
Naturally, the Demon Lotus Emperor hoped for success but did not hold too high expectations to avoid being overly disappointed if he couldn't control the Heart of the World in Hua Xia World. Disappointment and hope were inversely proportional; with little hope, there would naturally be little disappointment.
"Let nature take its course; many things cannot be forced," the Demon Lotus Emperor said lightly.
Wei Chen smiled and said, "Don't think like that. Hua Xia World is your territory; you've left behind too many legacies here. Only you can manage the Heart of the World in Hua Xia World. If you want the demon race within Hua Xia World to gain equal status with humanity and become the Boundary God of Hua Xia World, that's the quickest path."
"Even for the sake of fulfilling your past life's wishes, you should give your all to refine the Heart of the World in Hua Xia World," Wei Chen said sincerely as he looked at the Demon Lotus Emperor.
The Demon Lotus Emperor smiled wryly and said, "But isn't that kind of thing dependent on bloodline power?"
"You won't have issues with bloodline power; what's important is whether you have enough patience. Refining the Heart of the World can take time—if things go smoothly, it might take just a few months; if not, it could take years or even decades. But as long as you persevere, you'll eventually succeed."
Wei Chen encouraged the Mighty Demon Lotus Emperor, and gradually, his confidence began to rise under Wei Chen's encouragement.
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