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

Ling Tian stood amidst the shattered battlefield, his azure-gold aura flickering as he absorbed the weight of Xuan Yi's words.

"Something that should have never been unbound…"

His gaze remained locked on the void above, where the cracks in reality still pulsed with an eerie, primordial presence.

For the first time in his journey, an enemy had left him with more questions than answers.

A gust of wind carried the last remnants of the fallen Sovereigns' energy away, dispersing like whispers in the night. Yet, the weight in Ling Tian's heart only grew heavier.

A soft voice snapped him back to reality. Xu Qing'er approached, her silver eyes reflecting the celestial ruins around them. There was no fear in her expression—only concern.

Ling Tian exhaled slowly. "Someone who knows more than he lets on."

Xu Qing'er stepped closer, placing a hand on his arm. "You don't trust him?"

He shook his head. "Trust is irrelevant. What matters is what he just revealed."

Her eyes wavered slightly. "You mean… the thing that was sealed?"

A deep silence stretched between them.

Ling Tian turned toward the broken heavens, his expression unreadable.

"Yes. And whatever it is… it was strong enough that even the Sovereigns of Fate dared not disturb it."

The thought sent an unexpected thrill down his spine.

An opponent beyond the Sovereigns…

Was this what fate had been leading him toward all along?

Before he could contemplate further, an immense surge of energy erupted in the distance.

Ling Tian's eyes sharpened. "It's not over yet."

Xu Qing'er instinctively moved beside him, her own aura igniting. "That power—it's not from this realm!"

Ling Tian's body flickered as he shot forward, tearing through the void like a meteor.

A colossal chain, stretching across the infinite sky.

Fragments of divine metal drifted through the abyss, each piece humming with ancient inscriptions. The sheer age of the structure sent chills down his spine.

89. The Unseen Shackles