Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System Chapter 2067: 2067: Opening the Gates of War

Chu Yuan is finally making his move.

He is fully aware that maintaining a slow pace of cultivation will no longer yield significant results. While he continues to advance, it is certain that his rivals are not standing still.

Within the cultivation of the heavens, there is no higher realm to reach; progress is measured solely by the strengthening of one's will and the expansion of the heavenly realm. Without this, there is no path forward.

Those ancient celestial beings have been refining their foundations since the era of the Celestial King, often under his direct tutelage. How could Chu Yuan’s gradual accumulation ever hope to rival theirs?

In such a situation, only one path remains: to seize what is needed.

This explains why certain ancient powerhouses focus on elevating their subordinates into minor celestial beings. Each new minor celestial being serves to significantly bolster the master's own will and heavenly realm.

Since the current era prevents the arbitrary annexation of other heavenly domains, this has become the primary method of growth. However, if Chu Yuan intends to dominate the heavens and suppress all opposition, he must not only cultivate minor celestial beings but also proceed with his plan to conquer other celestial realms.

Absorbing a celestial realm would provide him with an immense boost in power. He intends to shatter the current deadlock with an absolutely invincible spirit.

“Chu Yuan, you are truly going to act,” Yanran remarked as she watched him take up the Divine Martial Sword.

This single movement signaled the beginning of a great war.

“Indeed, I am moving now. I will use the fastest possible methods to annihilate a celestial being before anyone has the chance to intervene. I have already identified my target: the Blood Celestial!”

Chu Yuan had set his sights on the Blood Celestial.

While the Blood Celestial might not be the strongest among his peers, his resilience is legendary, rivaling even the top-tier celestials. Given time, he possesses the potential to ascend to their ranks.

Chu Yuan would offer him no such opportunity; instead, he would serve as a sacrificial offering.

Understanding his logic, Yanran noted, “The Blood Celestial is a vast sea of blood and is notoriously difficult to extinguish. However, if you can refine his Blood Domain, Chu Yuan, the advantage you gain will be staggering!”

“Wait for my victory.”

Chu Yuan locked onto the coordinates of the Blood Domain. With a single step, he teleported directly to its borders.

The Blood Domain was colossal. Through the shimmering world barrier, one could glimpse an endless, expanding ocean of gore. Every crashing wave of that crimson sea roared with primal energy.

Countless blood-borne creatures inhabited this domain. The Blood Celestial possessed the power to liquefy others into blood to fuel his world. During previous wars, he had even conspired against wounded celestial beings, melting them down to expand his territory.

Suddenly, the Blood Celestial was seized by a chilling sense of dread—an omen of total catastrophe. He looked up sharply.

Outside the Blood Domain, a figure of supreme majesty shattered the world barrier. Holding a sword, the intruder cleaved through the domain’s defenses with a single strike and descended into the heart of the realm.

“Divine Martial, it is you! You dare to violate my heavenly Blood Domain!”

The Blood Celestial finally realized the source of his unease. Seeing Chu Yuan, he was consumed by rage. This was a blatant act of war—a direct provocation that showed utter contempt for his status.

The situation was different now. He was a celestial being himself, standing on the same level as his intruder!

Despite his fury, he could not ignore the raw power Chu Yuan displayed by simply breaking into his world. Against a true celestial, mere power imprints were useless; the Blood Celestial manifested his true form, his crimson eyes scanning Chu Yuan to gauge his strength.

Even before his ascension, Chu Yuan had the power to sacrifice the Malevolent Celestial. While the Sun and Moon Celestial had been sacrificed with the help of the Reincarnation Celestial, Chu Yuan had dealt with the Malevolent Celestial on his own.

Now that he had reached the celestial level, how terrifying had he become?

As the Blood Celestial stared, he felt an aura of absolute invincibility. It was a willpower so dominant that it threatened to overwhelm his own.

“Divine Martial, what is your purpose here?” the Blood Celestial demanded.

Chu Yuan gave no verbal reply. Instead, he swept his hand across the air, causing the fabric of space to tear. A massive sacrificial altar manifested, radiating a light that began to sweep across the domain.

“You intend to sacrifice me!” the Blood Celestial roared.

He was incensed. Did this man truly believe that becoming a celestial made him so unstoppable that he could simply sacrifice another of his rank at will?

“Blood, you shall be the first celestial being I slay and sacrifice following my ascension. Your entire legacy and the power you have gathered over eons will become mine.”

Chu Yuan’s voice was cold and commanding, his aura seemingly capable of swallowing the heavens. He stood like an emperor above all other emperors.

“Then I suppose I should feel honored,” the Blood Celestial sneered, though he struggled to keep his temper as the sea of blood boiled. “Do you think sacrificing me is so simple? By stepping into my Blood Domain, you have placed yourself in the ultimate trap. I know you have just ascended and are filled with arrogance. If you leave now, I will overlook this. But if we fight, it will only end in disaster for both of us.”

Even after such a slight, the Blood Celestial was hesitant to engage. He knew Chu Yuan was formidable, and a true battle would leave him severely drained. It was a price he didn't want to pay.

He was willing to endure the insult if it meant avoiding a life-and-death struggle. He gathered his power to its zenith within the Blood Domain, hoping to project enough strength to force Chu Yuan to retreat. He couldn't believe Chu Yuan was serious about the sacrifice; he suspected the man was merely looking for a way to test his new powers.

“Since I have arrived, I have no intention of leaving!” Chu Yuan declared, his footfall making the entire Blood Domain tremble.

This realm had to be sacrificed. The power gained from the Sun and Moon or the Malevolent realms paled in comparison to what the Blood Domain could offer. If he was to set the heavens ablaze with war, he needed overwhelming, peerless strength.

“Divine Martial, do not push me! Do not force my hand!” the Blood Celestial screamed, his fury reaching a breaking point.

He remained wary, glancing around to see if the Reincarnation Celestial would appear. If she joined the fray, he knew he would be doomed.

“Do you wish to spark a conflict between all the heavens? Fine! Since you are so stubborn, I will meet you in battle. Do you truly think I fear you?”

The Blood Celestial’s pride finally took over. Since words were useless, only blood would suffice.

“Within the Blood Domain, I am supreme! Let us see what you are truly made of!”

The Blood Celestial launched his assault, his celestial will crashing down on Chu Yuan like a physical weight. With a flick of his sleeve, the vast sea of blood rose up to swallow his opponent.

“Become blood!” the Blood Celestial shouted.

The power of blood-transformation surged toward Chu Yuan, attempting to rewrite his very essence and turn him into fuel for the domain. Among the survivors of the ancient wars, none were without such deadly trump cards.

Chu Yuan stood his ground. Though the sea of blood roared and lashed out, it could not get within reach of him. At that moment, the Blood Celestial felt a wave of apprehension. His blood-transformation was a direct attack on the target's will; those with weaker resolve would be instantly consumed.

However, the technique had no effect on Chu Yuan whatsoever. This could only mean one thing: Chu Yuan’s willpower was not just equal to his own—it was vastly superior.