Grand Battle Among Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants

Grand Battle Among Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants

"This is impossible!" The Qi King's voice reverberated with disbelief after his initial shock. The representative from the Violet Thunder Sect wore a deep frown, sharing the same incredulity. How could the poison be so easily cured? The only conceivable way would be if the Medicine Sovereign himself had personally intervened. While Mo Qingcheng held the title of Holy Maiden of the Medicine Sovereign Valley, it was important to remember that she had recently achieved the rank of a fifth-ranked alchemist. Given her current level of expertise, it seemed highly unlikely that she could have eradicated the poison. As for Qin Wentian, despite his exceptional talent, he was merely a disciple of the Battle Sword Sect—what could he possibly know about poison?

However, the Human Emperor's combat strength had clearly been fully restored. His vigorous form, his decisive defeat of the Han King, and the complete absence of any lingering poison on his face all served as undeniable evidence of his recovery.

Their elaborate plans to poison the Human Emperor, worsening his injuries through a staged battle, and waiting for him to succumb to the toxins had all been for naught. Little did they anticipate that their waiting would yield a miraculously healed Ye Qingyun.

Those seated in the front row projected their auras, forming a protective barrier around the younger members of their clans. Their furrowed brows conveyed their deep concern as they observed the Human Emperor of Ye Country. Initially, they had all assumed that today would mark the end of the Human Emperor. They had even planned to exploit the ensuing chaos to seize precious treasures within the palace. Yet, the Human Emperor had made a full recovery, leaving them in an extremely precarious situation.

Among those gathered here from the ancient countries—the Ye Country, War Country, Spirit Luan Country, as well as the Li Clan and Barbarian Clan—all were major powers within the southern domain of the Royal Sacred Region. Among the present forces, only the Battle Sword Sect and Violet Thunder Sect surpassed them in strength.

Their collective purpose for convening today was clear to all. Having crossed into the borders of Ye, many events were bound to unfold. Even if they wished to retreat now, it was too late—a fired arrow could never be retrieved.

As they observed the solitary, supremely confident figure standing before them, memories of the legend of the Human Emperor flooded their minds.

The Human Emperor of Ye, Ye Qingyun, was once an unknown figure. However, everything changed two hundred years ago after a fateful encounter at the Immortal Martial Realm. From that point on, his name occupied the top spot—number one in the entire Immortal Martial Realm. His ascent was meteoric, the envy of every genius in Ye. Eventually, they banded together to assassinate him, only to be decimated in a single battle. Ye Qingyun collected the heads of the Ye Royal Clan's geniuses and entered the Royal Palace. He emerged only after the reigning Human Emperor appointed him as the crown prince.

Spectators pondered these events, recalling Ye Qingyun's unstoppable rise to power. Despite countless bloody conflicts, he never experienced defeat. Many suspected that his transformation could be attributed to a fortuitous encounter during his entry into the Immortal Martial Realm, which had laid the foundation for his extraordinary success. This secret remained concealed until recently, when the Human Emperor fell victim to poisoning, prompting the revelation and the reason behind their gathering today.

"Qi King, who was the one responsible for administering the blood poison?" The Human Emperor fixed his gaze on the Qi King, his tone dripping with cold disdain. Even now, he remained ignorant of the identity of his poisoner. While the poison wielded a formidable potency, it was implausible that it had struck him without reason. During his arduous recovery, the Human Emperor had relentlessly mulled over this enigma. It seemed increasingly likely that the perpetrator lurked in his closest circle.

The Qi King's countenance contorted with malevolence as he retorted, "You shall carry that mystery to your grave."

"Hmph! Due to your treachery, Ye's restoration will be marred by this internal turmoil. Our people will suffer, while our adversaries will celebrate. Qi King, Su King, both of you have earned your fates." The Human Emperor proceeded to step forward, his aura ascending to towering heights. Now liberated from the shackles of poison, he no longer needed to restrain his full power. How could the Qi King and his allies escape retribution?

Though he recognized that external factors had ignited this crisis, internal strife in Ye was bound to claim the lives of numerous kings and dukes, thereby weakening their collective strength. He had no alternative—traitors must meet their end! Leaving them alive would mean harboring a future threat. Having chosen rebellion, they had to bear the consequences.

As his words faded, the Human Emperor, Ye Qingyun, strode forward once more, the constellation behind him blazing with increased brilliance.

The Qi King, Su King, and their allies withdrew rapidly, uniting with the experts from the Violet Thunder Sect. From a distance, several figures bearing formidable auras sped toward them. These newcomers were none other than the experts from the Violet Thunder Sect. Having dispensed with the pretense of diplomacy, there was no longer any need to veil their intentions.

"Who else hides in the shadows? Reveal yourself to the Emperor! When have I, Ye Qingyun, ever cowered before the battlefield?"

The Human Emperor bellowed as royal authority emanated from him. His arm expanded exponentially, reaching out toward the Su King.

"YOU DARE?!" The various kings and dukes roared in fury. In mere moments, dazzling beams of light converged on the outstretched palm. Yet, the Human Emperor only sneered, planting his foot in the air and charging forward. His constellation's radiance intensified, bathing his arm in an impenetrable shield.

"DIE!"

The onslaught of attacks crumbled upon contact with the radiant defense. The enlarging arm, vast enough to seize the moon and pluck stars from the sky, bore down upon the Su King. Despite his desperate efforts to evade, he felt utterly dwarfed and insignificant in the face of this overpowering force. Trapped within the arm's grasp, he struggled to elude it, but there was no escaping the inexorable grip.

"BANG!" The palm closed in a swift clench, and the Su King was instantly reduced to dust. Ye Qingyun's prodigious strength struck terror into every heart present. The combined might of the kings and dukes before him crumbled like fragile reeds in the face of a single strike. It was no wonder Ye Qingyun held the title of the Human Emperor of Ye—his power surpassed that of any mortal in Ye.

At this climactic moment, all the Ascendants seized the opportunity presented by the Human Emperor's assault to encircle Ye Qingyun. The heavens bore witness to the emergence of overwhelmingly powerful constellations, shrouding the entire firmament. Chaotic energies of various destructive attributes swirled frenziedly in the atmosphere, emitting an unparalleled pressure that bore down on all below. Any cultivators not at the Ascendant level would have met a gruesome end, their bodies ruptured by the sheer intensity of the pressure.

"Unite and eliminate him!" A stern command rang out from an expert of the Violet Thunder Sect. Behind him, a constellation ascended into the sky, casting its radiance upon the Human Emperor. The starlight coalesced into a formidable prison, a celestial cage aiming to ensnare the Human Emperor.

"Royal Father!" In the distance, the various princes and Ye Lingshuang wore expressions of anxiety and fear on their faces. While their hearts rejoiced at the successful purge of the poison, their concern for the Human Emperor was palpable. He stood encircled by numerous Ascendants, including individuals from the Violet Thunder Sect, one of the nine great sects.

"Don't worry about me. Just watch closely. The battle has only just begun," reassured the Human Emperor, his voice booming in response to Ye Lingshuang and the others. The astral radiance from his constellation consolidated, growing increasingly brilliant before coalescing into a scorching beam of axe light. This ethereal weapon shattered the astral prison in one swift motion. However, its destruction unleashed an overpowering pressure that surged toward the Human Emperor. This torrent comprised destructive lightning, colossal sword beams, and saber light. Each force carried an exceptional degree of terror, leaving the spectators struggling to perceive the velocity of these assaults.

Nevertheless, the Human Emperor retaliated by propelling his palms outward. Countless astral arms materialized from his constellation's radiance, expanding at an astonishing rate before explosively discharging. The very heavens and earth quaked in response to the might unleashed.

The experts nearby wore ice-cold expressions. They descended upon the Human Emperor, opting for close combat as their chosen tactic. While it was riskier, the larger group stood to expedite victory. With their destructive attacks converging at close range, they believed that even the mighty Human Emperor could not escape unscathed.

"Qi King, what are you hiding for? Don't you desire my throne?" The Human Emperor laughed boisterously, seemingly unfazed by the overwhelming pressure of the attacks. Amidst the tumultuous torrents of destructive qi unleashed by the nearby experts, he appeared untouched by the turmoil, as though he remained blind to its existence. The relentless onslaught of energy meant nothing to him. Ignoring it all, he soared into the skies, his outstretched constellation arm extending wildly toward the Qi King.

"IMPUDENT!" The Violet Thunder Sect's experts roared with fury as a bolt of lightning descended from the heavens, morphing into a blade that severed through all forms of energy. It clashed against the Human Emperor's outstretched arm, but the arm remained unscathed.

"Begone!" An axe-shaped radiance surged forth from the arm, forcing the experts of the Violet Thunder Sect into a rapid retreat. Yet, even as they retreated, the arm relentlessly pursued, reaching out to capture the Qi King. Desperation drove the Qi King to soar into the air, fleeing for his life. However, the Human Emperor's unwavering determination to end him proved too powerful to elude.

"YOU THINK YOU CAN ESCAPE DEATH?!" The roar of the Human Emperor reverberated through the battlefield. Simultaneously, the attacks launched by other experts converged around him. The allies of the Qi King seethed with rage, unleashing their assaults with reckless abandon. Yet, the Human Emperor seemed impervious to their efforts, his single-minded focus set squarely on ending the Qi King.

"RUMBLE~!" Finally, the ever-expanding constellation palm closed around its prey, and the unleashed destructive energy inflicted grievous wounds upon the Qi King. He coughed up torrents of crimson, terror etched across his features. The chasm between them had become painfully apparent as the Human Emperor, disregarding all else, went all out to annihilate his foe. In the Celestial Phenomenon Realm, the disparity in cultivation levels and the depth of comprehension directly impacted the magnitude of power wielded. Each gap was akin to an insurmountable boundary. A truly formidable expert could easily dispatch those at the same level, let alone the existing gulf in cultivation between the Human Emperor and his adversary.

As the Human Emperor clutched the Qi King in his grasp, his senses remained locked onto those in close proximity. A beautiful lady stood behind the Empress, and her countenance involuntarily shifted slightly.

"Imperial Concubine Yun, I've always treated you with love. Why have you betrayed me?" The fury in the Human Emperor's voice sent shivers through the imperial concubine. When the Empress turned her icy gaze toward the concubine, her eyes radiated unmasked malevolence.

"DIE!" The Human Emperor bellowed, and in an instant, the Qi King disintegrated into motes of dust, his body obliterated by the overwhelming force. Simultaneously, the Empress moved against the imperial concubine. Although her strength didn't match the Human Emperor's, she was still a formidable adversary, far beyond the ability of Imperial Concubine Yun to fend off.

"Ye Qingyun, you are courting death!" The thunderous voice boomed, shaking the very air. Despite his domineering execution of the Qi King, the Human Emperor had sustained injuries in the backlash. Blood stained his robes, a sight that sent waves of unease through Ye Lingshuang and the others.

Qin Wentian too watched the battle with bated breath, his heart pounding as he witnessed the brutality unfold. It was evident that this conflict was far from simple. The representatives of the various ancient countries below observed the Human Emperor with predatory eyes, sensing an opportunity. The Human Emperor had truly encountered a dire situation this time.

"Wishing to kill me? None of you are qualified yet," the Human Emperor thundered as every step he took reverberated through the heavens and earth. The various experts maintained relentless pressure, unwilling to grant him even the slightest chance of escape from their encirclement.

"Ye Qingyun, you'd best reconsider retrieving that treasure you've infused into your body. Why must you push things to a point where it's a battle of either the fish dies or the net splits?" Another representative from the Violet Thunder Sect delivered their cold ultimatum. Ye Qingyun responded with a maddened hiss as his arms surged forward like comets streaking through the celestial expanse. The targeted individual howled in anger, erecting a feeble golden screen of light as a last-ditch defense. However, this frail barrier shattered instantly under the overwhelming force, forcing the individual to stagger back, spewing fresh blood, and their countenance contorting into a grotesque visage of pain and rage.

"Believing that you, a member of the illustrious nine great sects, can change a cultivator's innate ability with a mere object? How nescient you are. I did indeed acquire a treasure that eventually melded with my body, but if you truly think my ascent through the ranks is solely due to it, your understanding is feeble. Your heart lacks the resilience required for the path of martial cultivation," the Human Emperor retorted coldly as he continued his relentless advance. Radiant treasure light emanated from his being, coalescing into a massive Heaven-Cleaving Greataxe in his grasp. With a swing that defied the laws of physics, the terrifying axe-light cleaved in all directions, turning the air into a mist of blood. Weaker Ascendants fell like wheat before the scythe, prompting grim expressions from the representatives of the factions they belonged to. They had initially believed that their alliance, given the Human Emperor's severe poisoning, was a gesture of goodwill. Little did they anticipate becoming the victims of their own miscalculation, suffering grievous losses in the process.