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 heavens split apart as Ling Tian's azure-gold aura clashed against the divine pressure of the Sovereigns of Fate. The sky darkened, torn by the sheer force of their confrontation, while the land trembled beneath their might.

Xu Qing'er stepped beside Ling Tian, her golden eyes narrowing as she whispered, "We're outnumbered."

Ling Tian smirked. "Then we even the odds."

With a flick of his sleeve, his sword materialized—the Vanquished Edge, shimmering with an ethereal glow. The Sovereigns' expressions darkened at the sight of it.

"That blade… it should not exist," one of them muttered.

Ling Tian raised it, its golden hue pulsing like a heartbeat. "Yet here it is."

The lead Sovereign, the one draped in celestial gold, raised his hand.

A hundred Sovereigns moved in unison. Their combined energy descended like judgment, aiming to crush Ling Tian beneath the weight of destiny itself.

A single swing of his blade shattered the heavens.

The golden radiance of the Sovereigns' combined strike splintered, unable to withstand the sheer force behind Ling Tian's attack. Shock rippled across their ranks.

"This is impossible!" one of them gasped.

Ling Tian's azure-gold aura surged, his presence growing stronger. "You claim dominion over fate… but I hold the power to defy it."

Lightning arced around him, the heavens responding to his rebellion.

But the Sovereigns were not finished.

"Restrain him!" the lead Sovereign commanded.

A thousand golden chains erupted from the sky, twisting toward Ling Tian with divine speed. Each chain carried the will of the Myriad Worlds, meant to bind those who dared defy fate.

The golden chains shattered, unable to contain the power that surged within him.

The Sovereigns' eyes widened in disbelief.

"He… broke the Seal of Myriad Fate?"

Ling Tian's smirk deepened. "Did you truly believe chains could hold me?"

His golden eyes burned with defiance.

"I am Ling Tian. And I bow to no one."

82. Clash of Sovereigns