Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System Chapter 2015: In the Shortest Time

Chu Yuan is currently executing his plans through a dual-pronged approach.

In the first phase, his true body is navigating the Upper Realm, currently making its way toward the Heavenly Battlefield.

The Heavenly Battle represents a monumental conflict between two worlds governed by distinct systems, possessing a scale that is both majestic and imposing. By witnessing this firsthand and transmitting the gathered intelligence back to his empire, Chu Yuan will provide an immense benefit to all his subjects. Otherwise, he would have no reason to attend.

Furthermore, upon his arrival in the Upper Realm, Chu Yuan found it difficult to initiate immediate strategic maneuvers.

The second phase involves his will dominating the Eternal Kingdom. He is currently engaged in a frantic devouring process within the Heavenly Tomb to bolster the kingdom’s overall strength.

In reality, despite the perils of the Heavenly Tomb within the Heavenly Battlefield, it serves as a perfect sanctuary for him. The specific curse of the Upper Realm found there makes other Upper Realm beings hesitant to interfere or become deeply involved.

Consequently, by seizing control of the Heavenly Tomb, the empire can achieve rapid expansion.

There are two primary hurdles to overcome to truly become an Upper Realm being.

First, the kingdom itself must possess the necessary qualifications to ascend into the Upper Realm. Second, one must attain the will of the Upper Realm.

Once these two conditions are met, the final breakthrough can be achieved.

Actually, for many Eternal Celestial Emperors residing in the Upper Realm, expanding the heavens is not the most grueling task; it is a matter of persistence, requiring vast amounts of time to accumulate resources slowly.

So long as one survives and relies on personal strength to persist in Cultivation until reaching the rank of Celestial Emperor, the opportunity will eventually present itself.

The true challenge lies in obtaining the will of the Upper Realm.

The will of the Upper Realm is synonymous with the mind of the Upper Realm, serving as the most vital component. Possessing this mind essentially makes one a prospective Upper Realm being, significantly increasing the probability of ascension.

These two elements are the mandatory prerequisites for reaching that status. Without them, becoming an Upper Realm being is impossible.

Naturally, even possessing the will and the heart of the Upper Realm does not ensure success, as the birth of every Upper Realm being is fraught with difficulty.

At this moment, Chu Yuan already holds that elusive will of the Upper Realm, and his is more potent than any other. For him, the only remaining requirement is for the Eternal Kingdom to transform into an Upper Realm world.

Even though he has engaged in repeated devouring, the duration of his Cultivation has been too short. This lack of long-term accumulation is the only thing restraining him from ascending as an Upper Realm being.

Nevertheless, Chu Yuan is driven by boundless ambition. By continuing to plunder and devour, he can compensate for the lack of time through sheer force. Once a sufficient Foundation is established, Chu Yuan will naturally transition into an Upper Realm being without any further hindrances.

An empire functions differently than simple clans or families. Its core purpose is centered on conquest and expansion.

There is no alternative; he must reach the Upper Realm in the shortest timeframe possible to elevate his empire's standing.

"As the number of Upper Realms grows, so too do the Upper Realm worlds; however, internal friction within the Upper Realm will simultaneously rise, sparking Upper Realm battles," Chu Yuan mused, understanding this logic perfectly.

In truth, if the Upper Realm beings could cooperate to develop the heavens, they could broaden the Upper Realm’s territory, but such unity is non-existent. Individual agendas vary wildly, and the motives of Upper Realm beings are no exception. Forcing them to unite is a task more difficult than killing them.

The empire is currently undergoing a massive phase of development and is beginning to train its military forces on a grand scale.

Chu Yuan is providing them with an endless supply of resources, ensuring they can practice Cultivation without interruption. Following the philosophy of training troops for a thousand days to use them for one, they will be deployed when the time is right.

Chu Yuan feels no rush to start a war. Although the legacy of the Eternal Path has produced many eternal beings within the empire, no other Celestial Sovereigns have emerged besides himself.

His strategy is straightforward. The gains from the Eternal Path have not been fully integrated yet, and the empire’s power has not hit its limit. He is granting his people the time needed to grow stronger.

Deep within the Heavenly Tomb, the divine radiance being consumed by the empire is intensifying. During his trek to the Heavenly Battlefield, numerous Eternal True Gods have been produced.

However, this aggressive devouring eventually drew the attention of a terrifyingly powerful entity. Amidst the chaos, the will of an ancient Celestial Emperor suddenly swept across the heavens—an eternal presence carrying the distinct aura of the Upper Realm.

"An Eternal Celestial Emperor," Chu Yuan’s will noted immediately.

Emerging from the wake of the devouring was a man. He was a massive, burly figure with eyes shut tight. His body was marked by gruesome bloodstains and old scars, indicating he had fallen in battle as an Eternal Celestial Emperor. This was no ordinary emperor; he had already touched upon the will of the Upper Realm.

With such a will, one's mana operates on a completely different level; such a being might even escape the clutches of a true Upper Realm entity. Even in death, his will remained eternal.

The domineering nature of the empire’s devouring triggered the dormant power within him, causing it to stir with violent energy.

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Though no vocal sound was made, a terrifying roar echoed within the soul.

"Even an Eternal Celestial Emperor possessing a fragment of the Upper Realm’s will can be consumed; my devouring has no limits," Chu Yuan declared.

He executed even more profound techniques, standing above all as he consumed everything in sight. Even if this warrior were alive and at the peak of his power, Chu Yuan would not have hesitated to use his imperial authority to crush him. The empire offers no room for pity or sentimentality regarding the desecration of remains.

Those burdened by a soft heart can never achieve true greatness. Only after reaching the pinnacle of power does one earn the right to show mercy.

His presence was overwhelmingly domineering, wielding a force capable of swallowing the heavens. A massive vortex instantly pulled the Eternal Celestial Emperor in. Despite a fierce and world-shaking retaliation, the effort was futile, and he was eventually fully absorbed.

After the refining process was complete, while the power of an Eternal Celestial Emperor does not rival the divine status of the Upper Realm, it was still significant enough to push the empire’s energy levels to a new height.

With a simple gesture, he can now manifest heaven and earth. Currently, the empire is in dire need of resources; one can never have enough. They must continue to drill their soldiers and forge the engines of war.

"His Majesty has bestowed even greater power upon us, establishing a sacred land for our Cultivation!"

"We must dedicate ourselves to Cultivation, grow more powerful, and fight in His Majesty’s name so the Eternal Divine Martial Empire is feared throughout the Upper Realm!"

"Offer your prayers and faith; let our collective spiritual will raise the empire to the Upper Realm!"

The citizens were whipped into a frenzy of devotion as the empire’s borders continued to stretch outward.

Shortly after, Chu Yuan hauled the carcass of a massive beast—once an Eternal Emperor—into the empire. This territory has become a treasure trove for the empire, providing divine corpses to be plundered to strengthen their collective Foundation.

As he grows more powerful, it becomes easier for his subjects to reach higher realms of Cultivation. He is the one who defines the boundaries of their power.

"A few remains of dead Eternal Emperors are just the beginning; I seek the divine remains of the Upper Realm itself. What dies in the Heavenly Tomb belongs to my empire. The Heavenly Tomb may represent death, but for the empire, it is the cradle of rebirth!"

Chu Yuan’s will gazed down upon the heavens, dictating the very laws of the world. At that same moment, he finally arrived at the Heavenly Battlefield of Wu and Lei.