Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System Chapter 2018: Methods of Warfare

Within the Heavenly Battlefield, the gore-soaked and ruthless conflict persists without end.

In every passing breath, countless warriors perish upon the field. Simultaneously, however, many seize heaven-defying opportunities, breaking through to even loftier realms.

War is undeniably brutal and bloody, a harbinger of death, yet it remains an unavoidable catalyst for the evolution of the world.

During eras of peace, progress stagnates, making it impossible for heaven-defying geniuses to emerge.

Consider the ancient and supreme Celestials of the current age; several among them only attained such terrifying might after enduring the historic battles of the Celestials.

As massive waves wash away the sand, great circumstances forge true heroes. Through the fires of war, one group may be wiped out, while another rises to radiate brilliance, displaying their magnificent talent to the world.

The empire also requires a significant war.

Chu Yuan, however, is well aware that the timing is not yet right.

The empire has only recently emerged from the Eternal Annihilation. Even if a conflict is necessary, it must be delayed until he has completely integrated the Heavenly Tomb into the Eternal Kingdom, allowing his people the necessary time to recover their strength.

Though the citizens of the empire are eager for a grand confrontation, they are also cognizant of the fact that the Celestial Realm is teeming with powerful experts as numerous as the clouds.

Among these forces, Martial and Thunder stand as equally formidable Celestials. Even if they clash, neither side can easily claim an ultimate triumph; such a struggle would merely exhaust their elite forces.

Nevertheless, they are currently locked in a massive struggle.

These supreme beings possess wisdom and means that reach the heavens. They would never instigate such a large-scale war without a profound reason.

Naturally, Chu Yuan is indifferent to the motives behind their clash.

He traverses the Heavenly Battlefield, capturing images so that the citizens of his empire may observe and learn from them.

He navigates through a treacherous environment that has been plunged into a murky gloom by the ongoing strife. Suddenly, he reaches out, his hand tearing through and shattering the very fabric of space.

"He actually sensed us; his perception is incredibly keen."

"Since we’ve been spotted, let’s just finish him! This brat seems to have some tricks, but he doesn't appear to be a powerhouse from the Martial or Thunder realms. He lacks the mark of either camp."

"He looks like someone trying to fish for opportunities amidst the chaos of this war!"

Voices echoed from the shadows as intense divine lights suddenly flared, piercing the darkness and revealing several figures within the glow.

It was a squad where the weakest members were at the Eternal Venerable stage, while the leader had already attained the rank of an Eternal King.

"The Light Realm, Celestial of Light."

Chu Yuan remarked calmly.

The Light Realm is a place of absolute radiance, where light and hope permeate every corner.

And yet, this group was capable of masking themselves within the darkness.

Darkness is the polar opposite of light. Once a practitioner’s Cultivation reaches a specific threshold, they can master the reverse, evolving their power into ultimate darkness.

Because Chu Yuan had suppressed his Celestial will, they mistakenly believed he was a weakling they could easily suppress.

Their hidden presence revealed their malicious intent—they had intended to launch a lethal sneak attack.

"Strike him down!"

Working in perfect unison, the group unleashed a light that shone across eternity. This divine radiance stretched for thousands of miles, sweeping through the world and transforming everything it touched into a vast sea of light.

Because the Celestial Realm is populated by such powerful experts, those serving the same Celestial are especially adept at the art of cooperation.

Under the leadership of an Eternal King, this combined force exerted a level of power several times greater than their individual strengths.

Chu Yuan watched their coordinated effort, noting how they all bore the same Celestial mark, allowing their origins to merge without a single flaw.

Observing this synergy, he contemplated that he must also use his own wisdom to develop a combination technique unique to the Divine Martial Empire.

Seeing that Chu Yuan made no move to defend against their strike, the group assumed he was paralyzed by their overwhelming majesty.

The sea of light surged forward, arriving in an instant.

Chu Yuan stood as steady as the heavens. As the thundering tide of light reached him, it abruptly vanished, leaving the attackers in a state of utter confusion.

His towering, majestic imperial figure was etched deeply into their souls.

"Ce... Celestial!"

The staggering power emanating from Chu Yuan completely crushed their spirits.

At that moment, his eternal divine power manifested. With a mere glance, a violent force erupted, summoning winds and clouds to descend upon his enemies.

The group froze instantly, unable to even voice a scream. Their souls and consciousness were erased immediately, scattered by a single gust of wind.

Against him, an Eternal King was simply too pathetic.

As he continued his journey across the Heavenly Battlefield, such minor incidents occurred frequently. He usually ignored them, but anyone who dared to obstruct him was slaughtered without mercy.

He also noted various factions grouping together to hunt down solitary cultivators.

Occasionally, however, the prey would turn the tables and kill their pursuers.

Kill! Kill! Kill!

A domineering and potent martial aura surged toward the sky. In the distance, sixteen figures emerged—fourteen Eternal Venerables and two Eternal Kings.

These warriors were exceptionally fierce, each resembling a scorching sun. Their auras swept across the land with a violent, invincible momentum.

Chu Yuan could tell these people hailed from the Martial Realm. Even their Venerables possessed the strength to survive an encounter with an Eternal King.

"People of the Martial Realm, you are forcing me into a corner!"

An Eternal King dressed in black with twin horns on his head screamed in terror. He fled in a panic, but the sixteen pursuers had no intention of letting him escape.

"You have disrupted the order of the battlefield. Die!"

The voice of an Eternal King thundered through the air.

"The Martial Realm’s battlefield enforcement team," Chu Yuan observed.

He was aware that besides the general combatants on the field, there were specific enforcement teams tasked with maintaining order.

Their primary objective was to eliminate anyone who did not belong to either of the two main factions.

The environment of the battlefield is notoriously complex, attracting countless individuals trying to profit from the chaos. The Black Horned King was clearly one such opportunist.

The enforcement teams of the Martial Realm were backed by a powerful Celestial Emperor, granting them the authority to execute any existence at their level.

"You bastards!" the Black Horned King howled. "If you push me this far, I’ll fight to the end! Even if I die, I’ll take a few of you with me!"

"Kill him without mercy!"

The sixteen enforcement members, carrying the full weight of the Martial Realm’s authority, utilized brutal and overbearing killing techniques. They unleashed invincible divine abilities, merging sixteen pillars of divine light to strike the Black Horned King simultaneously.

Thud!

The Black Horned King was sent tumbling instantly. His body was mangled, and he coughed up mouthfuls of blood.

The disparity in power was simply too great. He was consumed by rage; he had only wanted to scavenge for profit, yet this enforcement squad had marked him for death.

"I'll kill you! I'll kill you all!"

The Black Horned King realized the enforcement team would never grant him quarter.

"You still think you can fight? With just your strength? Martial Sword!"

Sixteen streaks of fierce aura rose sharply, condensing into a Martial Sword capable of slaying billions. It pierced through the heavens and descended upon him.

The might of the Martial Sword was overwhelming. The Black Horned King roared in defiance, but his form began to disintegrate before the Sword Qi even fully landed.

Ah!

The Martial Sword executed him completely. The Black Horned King was torn apart, his life force entirely snuffed out.

"By using joint techniques, the condensed divine ability can directly execute a King. This is the true power of the Celestial Realm!"

The powerhouses of the empire witnessed this scene as well. It served as a grim reminder that a lone expert, when faced with such unified techniques, would almost certainly meet their end.