Chapter 21 – A Fist That Defies Heaven, A War That Shakes the Gods

Chapter 21 – A Fist That Defies Heaven, A War That Shakes the Gods

Ella's body emanated black abyssal flames, flickering around her like a divine omen. These flames signaled that she was on the verge of a breakthrough—her cultivation soaring toward perfection. Though she didn't notice the change, she instinctively felt she could push herself even further.

Yet, her mind was elsewhere. Her excitement over the technique she had created overshadowed everything else. She hadn't expected to evolve the Heaven-Dominating Fist into something entirely new. But as she commanded the system to display its panel, her expression darkened.

Ding!

[Technique Acquired: Heaven-Shattering Emperor Fist]▶ Grade: Absolute

▶ Type: Destruction / Heaven-Rejecting / Reality-Severing

▶ Effect: [A transcendent evolution of the Heaven-Dominating Fist, this technique no longer simply destroys—it shatters the very concept of resistance, enforcing absolute supremacy over all existence.]

Reality-Severing Strike – Each punch fractures the fundamental structure of reality, erasing not just the target but the space, time, and laws binding them.Heaven-Subjugating Aura – The fist exerts an oppressive force that crushes the wills of lesser beings, forcing them into submission before a blow is even thrown.Oblivion Manifest – The technique does not merely erase—it ensures absolute nonexistence, preventing even divine resurrection or causality reversal.Endless Tyranny – The stronger the opposition, the greater the technique's destructive might, as if the heavens themselves are forced to acknowledge the user's dominion.[System Restriction][Due to the Host's extremely low realm, execution of this technique is nearly impossible. The Host can only unleash it once, sacrificing all primordial force and strength in the process.]

▶ System Note: [The path of this fist allows no defiance. Once executed, even the strongest wills must kneel or be shattered into nothingness.]

Ella's expression twisted in disbelief.

"What the hell? I have to sacrifice everything just to execute a single punch? Impossible. Just what kind of technique is this?!"

The grade alone was absurd—it rivaled even their Kneeling Skill, a technique that could bring even gods to their knees. But unlike that skill, this Heaven-Shattering Emperor Fist came at an unbearable cost.

Her hesitation was clear, but before she could dwell further, Olivia, who had been watching in curiosity, spoke up.

"Eri, is it not good?"

Her voice was soft, laced with slight sadness. She thought her twin didn't like the technique she robbed.

Seeing Olivia's misunderstanding, Ella panicked and quickly explained.

"No, Vivi! It's not that! The technique is incredible, but… it can only be used once. If I execute it, I'll lose everything. It's not the Heaven-Dominating Fist anymore—it's something entirely different. The result is… a failure. At least for now."

She reassured Olivia with a gentle smile, hoping to ease her concern.

"Go ahead and ask the system. It should notify you too."

Hearing this, Olivia nodded and did as instructed. A moment later, her expression brightened, and she looked at Ella with admiration.

"Eri is really a genius. I don't think I could ever do something like this… creating a new technique."

Ella chuckled but then interjected.

"Not at all, Vivi. You just lack creativity. That's the only difference."

She reached out and patted Olivia's head before continuing warmly.

"But don't worry. You'll see incredible things in this vast domain. And I hope we can experience them together—with a smile."

Olivia flushed at her words, momentarily dazed. Seeing this, Ella smirked and quickly changed the topic to distract her.

"By the way, Vivi, take this back. I don't need it now. Also, you should finish learning the Celestial Harmonization Sutra quickly. I'll be refining a new technique using Voidpierce Gaze as a reference. We don't have much time. Once we're ready… we kill Wutian."

The shift in mood was immediate. Olivia nodded, understanding Ella's urgency. Without another word, she distanced herself slightly to focus on her own comprehension, while Ella prepared to forge yet another heaven-defying technique.

High in the air, the twins floated like celestial beings, radiating an unfathomable presence as they immersed themselves in enlightenment.

Meanwhile…On the other side of the battlefield, thousands of lesser gods had already gathered, united by a single purpose—to kill Wutian.

Their fury had been carefully stoked by figures with hidden motives. Among them stood a young man named Jun, his dignified aura setting him apart. His voice carried over the crowd.

"That arrogant brat must die. We cannot allow him to live after his crimes!"

A younger cultivator beside him hesitated before asking, "Senior, how long until we move?"

Jun's expression remained solemn as he answered.

"There are already 18,000 lesser gods assembled. And over 100 Inferno Realm gods have reluctantly agreed to join the hunt. They act righteous, but let's be honest—they fear Wutian's rapid rise. He broke through to the Inferno Realm too quickly. They want to kill him before he becomes a threat."

The younger cultivator's eyes widened in realization. "That fast? Senior, how old is Wutian?"

Jun smirked, his voice deliberate as he declared, "Sixty-six."

A murmur of shock spread through the gathered forces.

The young cultivator's tone turned cold. "There's no way someone that young could reach the Inferno Realm without some kind of secret technique."

Jun's smirk deepened.

"Exactly. And that secret belongs to my family."

His voice carried across the battlefield, deliberately influencing the minds of thousands.

"Wutian stole a forbidden technique from the Jun Clan. Whoever retrieves it will earn our eternal favor."

The crowd erupted in excitement.

"If the Young Master of the Jun Clan says so, then it must be true!"

"We must retrieve the technique! It belongs to the Jun Clan!"

Of course, not everyone truly believed Jun's claim, but their greed drowned out their doubts. If Wutian truly had a secret technique that allowed him to ascend so quickly, they had to take it.

In unison, they roared—

"Kill the demon! Kill Wutian!"

The sound reverberated through the land as thousands of lesser gods began their hunt, their presence disturbing even the most ancient of sacred beasts below.

At the center of the chaos…Wutian, hidden among them, listened to their words with an eerie, twisted grin. His fury boiled over.

"Robbing me?" His voice was laced with venom. "Coveting my technique?"

His hands clenched into fists, his entire body trembling with murderous intent.

"Courting death."

Before anyone could react, he reached out and ripped a lesser god in half, his sinister smile widening.

Blood sprayed across the stunned crowd.

"Hahahaha! You want my technique?" His laughter was manic, echoing across the battlefield. "Come and take it, then!"

A crimson flame erupted around him as he unleashed his full Inferno Realm power.

"Heaven-Dominating Fist!"

BOOM!

A single punch sent dozens of lesser gods flying, their bodies torn apart upon impact.

Those at the Primal Nexus Realm died instantly. Those at the Inferno Realm were hurled backward, smashing into the ground.

Hundreds fell in mere seconds.

And yet, Wutian sneered.

"Heh. Trash. Ants will always be ants." His blood-red eyes swept over the battlefield. "If you want my technique, then come and take it. But be warned—those who stand in my way…"

His aura surged, a crimson storm raging around him.

"Will be erased."

The massacre had begun.

And all the while, the twins remained in their enlightenment—unaware of the storm that awaited them.