VenerableZephyr

Betrayed at the peak of his power, Martial Emperor Ling Tian fell before ascending to godhood. His closest allies, his beloved, and even fate itself turned against him. For 10,000 years, his soul wandered in torment, reliving his death endlessly—until he was reborn in the body of a crippled young master in a lower realm.

Armed with memories of his past life, forbidden techniques, and a will unshaken by fate, Ling Tian embarks on a path of vengeance, power, and love. But as he rises again, he discovers an ancient curse binds him—one that dooms every woman he loves and every world he conquers.

To break free, he must defy destiny itself. Will he rule the heavens, or will fate claim him once more?

Fated to Rule, Destined to Love: The Martial Emperor’s Curse

The sky cracked open as Ling Tian and the Heavenly Enforcer clashed, their auras colliding like celestial storms. Golden lightning surged from Ling Tian's body, tearing through the heavens as his Azure-Gold Sovereign Aura radiated boundless power.

The Enforcer's chains twisted through the void, shimmering with ancient runes as they sought to bind Ling Tian's fate itself. "This is your final chance," the Enforcer's voice echoed with divine authority. "Relinquish your defiance, or be erased."

Ling Tian smirked. "I never was one to bow."

With a roar, he unleashed a sword strike infused with both his Vanquishing Dao and Heavenly Tribulation Art. The blade's glow illuminated the battlefield, slicing through the chains like paper. The sheer force shattered mountains in the distance, sending shockwaves across the realm.

The Enforcer's expression remained impassive. He extended a hand, and the fragments of broken chains reassembled, forming a Celestial Lock—a technique that had bound countless beings before.

Xu Qing'er watched from below, her heart pounding. Even she, with her deep connection to fate, could feel the overwhelming suppression of the technique. "Ling Tian..." she whispered, her hands clenching into fists.

As the chains wrapped around him, Ling Tian's golden and azure aura surged violently. His Qi flared, shattering the very air around him.

A terrifying power erupted from his body, obliterating the chains as a massive Vanquished Throne Sigil manifested behind him, sending divine pressure cascading across the battlefield.

The Enforcer's eyes widened. "Impossible…"

Ling Tian's gaze was resolute. He pointed his sword at the Enforcer. "Now, it's my turn."

69. Defying the Heavens