Samsara Of Heavenly Life

"Why not bury him with his God Empress, your mother?"

"He is not worthy." Qianye Ying'er coldly replied.

"Why is that?"

"He failed to protect my mother."

Aerion scratched his hair. "The Brahma Heaven God Emperor of the Brahma Monarch God Realm failed to protect his wife... something doesn't sound right about that. Who was it that murdered her in the first place?"

"The crown prince and his mother were the ones responsible. Ambition led to envy and, eventually, they wanted to get rid off me. Royal Father's growing interest in my talent led to the fear of crown prince being replaced so they took action. In the end, it was my mother who paid the price."

Aerion sighed. "The competition for a throne, in any kind of world, will always be bloody in one way or another unless absolutely forbidden by the current monarch. The Brahma Heaven God Emperor is at fault for not seeing this coming and making an effort to protect your mother. By the way, what happened to this crown prince? I did not even know of his existence."

"The crown prince and his mother were sent to their deaths and erased from all records. That was when Royal Father took my mother as his God Empress and named me the heir."

Aerion drew Blackfyre and cut off the entirety of his crimson scaled right arm.

"What... what are you doing?" Qianye Ying'er questioned, her expression was that of shock and worry.

"I'm not sure if this will work but it's worth a try."

From his left palm, Ghost Flames erupted and lit the separated arm. While that was happening, Aerion let the blood from the wound drip down. The crimson scaled arm started to expand, forming a human shape.

"What is that?"

"A clone made from my fire and blood." Aerion chuckled. "It's the magical words of my House which have led me to countless wondrous discoveries and this is one of them."

Qianye Ying'er watched attentively as the crimson scales started to crack.

Crack. Crack.

BOOM.

From his fire and blood, rose a perfect clone. It was weaker and had a far more obedient nature (as intended) than the real thing but it was as close as a clone would ever get.

"What is your bidding, my creator?"

Now, since this clone was a living thing and could use the Rinnegan, Aerion had thought of another use for it.

"I want you to use the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique on the Brahma Heaven God Emperor."

"I will fulfil your will, my creator." The Fire-Blood Doppelganger nodded as he activated his Rinnegan and put his hands together.

"The Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique... do you plan on returning Royal Father to life? If so, why hadn't you done so sooner?"

"I didn't think that it'd work. Originally, it should take my life in exchange for his so I wasn't willing. But giving away an arm for your Royal Father? I am certainly willing to do that, though there is no guarantee that it's going to work."

"OUTER PATH, SAMSARA OF HEAVENLY LIFE!"

The King of Hell emerged from the ground and opened his mouth, releasing the soul of the deceased Brahma Heaven God Emperor. Then it disappeared and the Fire-Blood Doppelganger turned into ash. Aerion's right arm had already started regrowing with the first stage of scale regeneration, the fire.

"Ugh..." Aerion spit out a mouthful of blood and felt his body weaken severely, it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to keep consciousness.

Am I still going to... die?

Aerion shook his head.

No, not in exchange for some trash Brahma Heaven God Emperor. The consequence will always be the death of the user... this Dragon Emperor's life is clearly more valuable, so how could I die like this? I'll simply reject death once more!

Heaven Absorbing Silver Claw!!

Aerion's silver scales emerged from his right arm as they started to absorb everything in the vicinity. His life force started to recover quicker than it was being lost. Eventually, the consequences of the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique faded and he was once again able to breathe.

"That was too close for comfort." Aerion's breathing was heavy and he started to make a proper recovery. "If it weren't for my Fire-Blood Doppelganger taking most of the backlash, then I would have most certainly died. Nevermind me, you're Royal Father is as good as new."

"..." Qianye Ying'er remained silent as she watched Qianye Fantian stand up. Aerion was not bluffing, he was as good as new. His body had been fully rejuvenated by the King of Hell before his soul was sent back.

"Ying'er... son-in-law?"

~

"Your Highness, we should bow our heads to the Dragon Emperor. It would not be wise to fight against him as he has already defeated three God-Emperors." An elder advised the Crown Prince.

Yue Xuange laughed. "Do you honestly want me to believe that?"

"Why have they not said anything in public then? The only logical reason is that they are all dead. As such, the Imperial Moon Glazed Pearl should be in the possession of the Celestial Dragon Emperor along with the Purple Tower Moon God divine power.

"Royal Father was a fool, not only did he lose the Purple Tower Moon God divine inheritance, but he also lost the Imperial Moon Glazed Pearl which has put us in this difficult position." Yue Xuange sighed. "If we find ourselves overwhelmed, then we will naturally have to surrender."

"No, by the message it is clear that he demands instant submission and not surrendering once we've already been humbled."

"Hmph, you truly are a coward. The Moon God Realm should not bow its head to anyone, nevermind some child who has not seen thirty years of life." A Moon God countered.

"Then how will we get the Imperial Moon Glazed Pearl? It is clear that we must surrender immediately. If so, the crown prince will be given his rightful place as Moon God Emperor without much hassle except for the matter of bowing our heads." Another Moon God replied.

Yue Xuange shook his head. "No, no, we will not bow our heads!"

BOOM. BOOM. BOOM.

Countless explosions sounded at the same time as the invasion of the Moon God Realm's core, the Divine Moon City, began.

"An attack!?" Yue Xuange was caught off-guard by the explosions. "We must see who dares to attack the Moon God Realm!"

The core of the Star God Realm's fighting force had gathered along with Xia Qingyue. Nine Star Gods, forty-five Divine Master Realm elders and the future Moon God Emperor. The Star God Realm had grown increasingly more powerful under the assistance of Aerion's resources. Nine peak Divine Sovereign Realm Star Guardians had risen to the status of elder because of this, making the invasion force of the Star God Realm superior to the Moon God Realm's forces.

"The Moon God Realm has yet to provide His Divine Grace with a message of surrender and so, it will bear the consequences. In his Divine name, warriors of the Celestial Dragon Emperor, strike down any who dare to defy and resist His grand ambition of uniting the Eastern Divine Region!" The Heavenly Demon's roar filled the Celestial Dragon Emperor's forces with energy and raised its morale to shocking heights, something the scattered forces of the Moon God Realm could not counter.

Xia Qingyue gave a nod of approval. "No wonder why His Imperial Majesty places so much value in you. You have the bearings of a conqueror much like himself."

The Heavenly Fire Demon chuckled. "I became an Emperor through conquest but, ever since he freed me, I never once thought of betraying him and following my path. I wish to help him fulfil his visions now in any way I can, even if it is something minor. He bested me in battle, after all. Heh, I'll go and join the battle now."

"Victory is all but guaranteed." Xia Qingyue stated before joining the battle herself. "In his Divine name, the Moon God Realm will be conquered today."

As the fire of conquest continued to rage on, the Moon God Realm's forces were being forced back by the overwhelmingly powerful forces of House Targaryen. Jasmine and Caizhi combined their strength to slay two Moon Gods using a similar strategy both times. Caizhi would battle them first while Jasmine would strike at the perfect opportunity, instantly killing the Moon God.

The Heavenly Fire Demon's sabre flashed as it slashed a Moon God's leg. His combination of speed and strength was frightening, the Moon God could barely keep up.

"These are the arts I've made and polished over the years, hmph, it's something your Moon God Arts could only dream of matching in combat."

"You..."

"HALT, there's no need for further conflict! This crown prince is willing to hear the demands of the Dragon Emperor."

"Hmph, there he is."

The Heavenly Fire Demon moved swiftly, leaving behind only a trail of fire as he dashed towards a certain crown prince.

BANG.

The Heavenly Fire Demon punched Yue Xuange's guts with such force that the man had to take several seconds to recover from the pain. While he was doing that, the Heavenly Fire Demon's sabre was only a moment away from slicing open his throat.

"Now, let's make this matter simple. We have the inheritor of the Purple Tower Moon God divine power and she just so happens to wield the Imperial Moon Glazed Pearl as well. That means that she is the rightful Moon God Emperor and so, your title of crown prince is meaningless. You will abandon it and surrender the Moon God Realm to Xia Qingyue, the new Moon God Emperor!"

"I..."

"Or I'll slit your throat and this battle will continue, onto our eventual victory. Choose wisely." The Heavenly Fire Demon's threat and fiery tone made the crown prince fear for his life. Despite looking absurdly handsome, the Heavenly Fire Demon's killing intent made him truly appear as a Heavenly Demon. He was not afraid of staining his hands with oceans of blood and this was clear.

"I surrender. The Moon God Realm is in the hands of the future Moon God Emperor which was elected by the Celestial Dragon Emperor."

The Heavenly Fire Demon chuckled. "You were a dead man either way."

Slit.

"Outrageous!" A Moon God roared.

"The crown prince's words are meaningless. Bow before the new Moon God Emperor or face death, it is that simple." The Heavenly Fire Demon stated.

Xia Qingyue took out the Imperial Moon Glazed Pearl and the rest was history. The Moon Gods surrendered to House Targaryen and Xia Qingyue was made God-Emperor.

~

"Royal Father... Aerion truly managed to return you to life!"

"He did?" Qianye Fantian glanced in the direction of Aerion. "You do not seem well, son-in-law."

"That is because I decided to use a forbidden technique." Aerion smiled. "No matter, you're back in the flesh. I killed you in my rage when you fought against me but now I am less inclined to do so again."

"That is good to hear." Qianye Fantian chuckled. "Or else this would become an eternal cycle, eh?"

"But, before we can proceed, I need to know something."

"Ask ahead."

Dragon Emperor, the Emperor!

Aerion's aura burst with explosive strength as a dragon roar resounded across the Brahma Monarch God Realm. This only lasted for a few seconds, enough for him to ask the simple question.

"Well, then, tell me the truth of the death of Ying'er's mother. I'd like to know if you were involved in any way."

"As you command, son-in-law."