Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System Chapter 2020: Divine Celestial Stones
Previously on Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System...
The Supreme of Blood is a deity of ancient and immense power.
Every living being possesses blood, even the gods who carry divine blood within them.
This truth extends even to unique races like the stone people; although they lack conventional blood vessels, the energy circulating through their bodies is, in its essence, a form of blood.
Blood is synonymous with energy. It is not defined by its physical redness, but rather by any vessel that serves as a source of power.
The Supreme of Blood has mastered the manipulation of others' blood. With a single look, he can cause your veins to rupture, ending your life using your own internal energy—a truly terrifying ability.
Furthermore, he is capable of stripping the very power contained within one's blood directly.
Trailing behind the Blood Sovereign were no fewer than a dozen kings from two different realms, and their ranks were growing by the moment.
Nevertheless, his martial prowess was so great that even when outnumbered ten to one, his pursuers remained helpless against him.
"You think you can catch me?"
The Blood Sovereign mocked them, his voice dripping with contempt.
Simultaneously, he activated a blood-burning secret technique. Transformed into a streak of crimson light, his speed surged once more.
"I swear I won’t rest until the Blood Sovereign is dead!"
"People of the Thunder Realm, let’s put our grievances aside for now and first kill the Blood Sovereign!"
"Alright, I represent the Thunder Realm in agreement!"
Their hatred for the Blood Sovereign had reached a breaking point; with bloodshot eyes, they looked ready to tear him apart with their bare teeth.
"They’ve all gone mad!"
The Blood Sovereign noted their desperation as they burned their own essences to maintain the chase without pause.
"I can’t get tangled up with them any longer."
The Blood Sovereign understood the gravity of the situation.
While he did not fear these individuals, they were fighting on their own turf. If the confrontation dragged on, it was highly likely that an Imperial Level powerhouse would be summoned to the scene.
His recent rampages had certainly incited enough fury to warrant such an intervention.
Suddenly, his gaze landed on a figure positioned atop a distant mountain peak. A cruel, wicked grin spread across his face as a plan took root.
"Here’s your reward! You run this way while I make my getaway over there!"
Upon spotting Chu Yuan, the Blood Sovereign suddenly flicked his wrist, causing three rectangular divine stones, each about half the size of a palm, to fly toward the young man.
The three stones landed directly in front of Chu Yuan.
"Trying to divert disaster eastward."
Chu Yuan, possessed of great insight, instantly saw through the deceptive maneuver.
With a casual gesture, he inspected the three divine stones. They were as clear as jade and radiated a celestial glow, emitting an aura so supreme it seemed to belong to a realm beyond the Supreme Realm itself.
These Supreme Divine Stones are crystallized by a Supreme; such a feat is impossible for anyone else, including the mightiest Heavenly Emperor.
By employing specific techniques to manifest heavens and earth, a Supreme creates a unique energy, which is then shaped by Great Divine Power to form a single Supreme Divine Stone.
The utility of every Supreme Divine Stone is staggering. They are of immeasurable worth not just to those at the eternal level, but even to those at the Imperial Level.
Should an Imperial Level expert meditate upon a Supreme Divine Stone, they might grasp a genuine Supreme method.
Beyond the raw energy, the sheer artistic conception of creating heavens and earth is a mystery every Imperial Level being longs to witness.
Various currencies exist within the Supreme Realm, but the Supreme Divine Stone is the only true "hard currency" accepted across all worlds, capable of being traded even for eternal imperial weapons.
After all, an Imperial Level master can eventually forge an imperial weapon given enough time.
However, the Supreme Divine Stone remains the exclusive domain of a Supreme.
Even for a Supreme, condensing these stones is a difficult task. Between their own needs and the limited supply in circulation, these stones are exceptionally rare.
These three Supreme Divine Stones were of incredible value.
It is widely accepted that while a Supreme Divine Stone can easily purchase an imperial weapon, the reverse is rarely true. Even if such a trade occurred, the stone's value would be heavily undervalued.
The Blood Sovereign was so despised because he had ruthlessly slaughtered his way through numerous cities in two realms just to pillage about a dozen of these Supreme Divine Stones.
Throwing three of them toward Chu Yuan now caused him significant internal pain, but he sacrificed them in hopes of shifting the heat of the pursuit.
As expected, the moment the three Supreme Divine Stones were tossed, the experts from the two realms shifted their focus toward Chu Yuan.
"Hand over the Supreme Divine Stone, or you’ll be deemed an accomplice of the Blood Sovereign and we will kill you as well!"
"Why waste words with him, just kill him and reclaim the Supreme Divine Stones!"
"He’s an accomplice of the Blood Sovereign, enough talk, kill him!"
The crowd descended like a pack of starving predators, with several people shouting threats at Chu Yuan.
Whether he was truly an ally of the thief didn't matter to them; their priority was to surround and kill him immediately.
In their minds, any Supreme Divine Stones they recovered would become their personal property. The great Supreme would not ask for them back, so they would serve as lucrative spoils of war.
The chance to claim such riches is precisely why so many join the Supreme Wars.
"Perfect. Let this brat draw their fire while I use my blood escape technique. Even if it costs me half my life's essence, it's a price I'll pay. With the remaining stones, reaching the Imperial Level will be much easier."
The Blood Sovereign laughed darkly to himself.
He stood at the pinnacle of sovereignty, right on the threshold of the Imperial Level. This ambition was the only reason he had risked everything to steal the Supreme Divine Stones.
Seeing that Chu Yuan had successfully distracted his enemies, he prepared to ignite his blood escape and vanish through the void.
However, Chu Yuan suddenly turned his gaze toward him. The look was so piercing that the Blood Sovereign’s soul shuddered, momentarily wondering if he was actually facing a Heavenly Emperor.
Even if it were a Heavenly Emperor, he believed that while he couldn't win, he could certainly flee.
But just as the Blood Sovereign attempted to bolt, he slammed into an invisible barrier—a vast, eternal river was manifesting to block his path.
It was that man's doing.
"Blood Transforming Heaven and Earth!"
Without a second thought, the Blood Sovereign launched his ultimate escape move, attempting to dissolve his form and bypass Chu Yuan’s eternal river.
"He’s opposing the Blood Sovereign!"
The experts from the two realms were momentarily stunned. They watched in confusion as the stranger suddenly turned his power against the Blood Sovereign.
They hesitated for a beat, wanting to gauge Chu Yuan’s strength. If he and the Blood Sovereign ended up wounding each other, it would play perfectly into their hands.
In that moment...
To the Blood Sovereign’s horror, no matter how much he thrashed or what techniques he used, he remained trapped within the flow of the eternal river.
"Who on earth are you?"
Terror finally gripped his heart.
This newcomer was far more dangerous than the combined forces of the two realms.
Regret began to sink in as he realized he had provoked a monster. Even if an Imperial Level being had been sent after him, they wouldn't feel this overwhelming.
"Let me go, and I’ll give you half of the Supreme Divine Stones, split them with you!"
The Blood Sovereign screamed out.
His intent remained treacherous; by offering half the stones, he hoped to turn the greed of the pursuing mob toward Chu Yuan.
When he saw that Chu Yuan remained unmoved, he grew desperate: "I yield! I'll give you everything! Every single Supreme Divine Stone I have is yours!"
Boom!
Chu Yuan stood at the center of his eternal river, his invincible imperial aura expanding. He exerted a crushing authority that left the Sovereign with no room to breathe.
"I come from the Blood Domain, you can’t kill me, behind me lies a peak Heavenly Emperor, you—!"
The threat was cut short as the sheer force of the imperial might caused him to explode into nothingness.