Chapter 41: The Chains of Fate Break
"The heavens were never meant to be ruled. That is why I will burn them down."
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The Supreme Celestial Lord Strikes First
BOOOOOOOOOOM!
The Supreme Celestial Lord's hand descended, and the universe cracked apart.
No technique. No formation. No Dao principle.
Just absolute, divine authority—a command that nothing in existence could defy.
Xiao Tian felt it pressing down on him—a force meant to erase his very being.
But instead of fear…
He smiled.
"Not enough."
His golden aura erupted, and in that instant—
The Supreme Celestial Lord's hand stopped.
For the first time since the beginning of time, his power failed to take effect.
A ripple spread through the heavens.
The Supreme Celestial Lord narrowed his eyes.
"You… What did you just do?"
Xiao Tian raised his hand, and in response, the chains of fate that bound him shattered.
BOOOOOOOOM!
The power that once tried to erase him now flowed in reverse—not only rejecting the Supreme Celestial Lord's authority, but stealing it.
The golden flames around Xiao Tian's body transformed, turning into something… higher.
Something beyond heaven's understanding.
The Supreme Celestial Lord took a step back.
And for the first time in countless eons—
He felt it.
Fear.
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The War of Heaven Begins
At that moment, a vast explosion of celestial energy erupted across the battlefield.
The forces of the Forgotten Legion, trapped in stasis, suddenly broke free.
The Divine Generals, still loyal to the Celestial Court, descended—their weapons glowing with the combined will of the Heavenly Dao.
The war that had been paused by the Supreme Celestial Lord's arrival now resumed—but this time, the heavens were not in control.
A Divine General's spear pierced through the clouds, heading straight for Xiao Tian.
"DIE, HERETIC!"
Xiao Tian didn't even turn to look.
He simply raised his hand.
And the spear—a divine weapon that had slain countless immortals—froze in midair.
The Divine General's eyes widened in horror.
Xiao Tian closed his fingers—and the spear shattered.
Then, with a flick of his wrist—
The Divine General exploded into golden dust.
Silence fell over the battlefield.
The immortal armies, both loyal and rebellious, stood frozen in shock.
Even the Supreme Celestial Lord's expression darkened.
"This power… what have you become?"
Xiao Tian stepped forward, golden flames burning in his eyes.
"Something you never wanted to wake up."
"Now kneel."
And the heavens trembled.