Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System Chapter 2083: Imperial Strategy

Those destined for death must perish; those worthy of mercy shall be granted it.

Yanran and Bao grasped the deeper intent in Chu Yuan's declaration.

Indeed, the lesser heavens that drift with the currents could be drawn into the Empire's fold and integrated as its components.

Yet, the paramount heavens akin to God ought to be utterly eradicated.

"I initiated the Third Era, and thus it falls to me to conclude it, guiding the Empire toward the everlasting unity of the Fourth Era. The heavens targeted for elimination are those dominant forces such as God, demon, monster, martial, thunder, magic, hell, light, origin, and evil. Incorporating them into the Empire's coalition proves nearly unattainable, so I plan to destroy them outright and claim their ultimate laws."

Chu Yuan laid out his approach.

"Regarding those to spare, they encompass the feeble supreme entities. Such minor heavens lack the strength to sway the grand scheme, and slaying them yields little benefit to the Empire. I won't rush to their aid nor pursue them aggressively, but should they invoke my name and express desire to align with the Empire, I shall welcome them."

This contrasted sharply with God's method.

God refrained from any assaults, seeking instead to amass greater strength amid the Third Era.

Chu Yuan, however, stood apart; his approach brimmed with bold aggression, set on eradicating the elite heavens while displaying an aura of leniency, offering the commonplace supreme beings a route to endure.

"The present circumstances remain murky. As those minor heavens endure suffering and dread, they'll comprehend their required actions. Then, only through dependence on my Divine Martial Empire can they secure their sole lifeline."

Bao remarked.

Not a single supreme being had pledged loyalty to the Empire thus far.

They understood that once the tides shifted dramatically, the heavens would band together much like their past effort to topple the former King of Supreme, all focused on shattering the Divine Martial Empire.

"Should the Empire uphold its unbeatable posture, they'll be forced to choose submission!"

Yanran declared.

"Very well, let's observe the developments closely."

Chu Yuan gazed upon the Mirror of Warfare.

The flames of conflict across the Third Era had ignited completely.

Mighty heavens were devouring the frail ones, evolving into even more formidable colossal heavens.

Likewise, the robust heavens preyed on the vulnerable, elevating themselves to the status of great heavens.

The feeble heavens were left gripped by terror and unease. They once towered exalted, peerlessly dignified as supreme entities; but the Third Era's arrival filled them with horror as they realized their role had shifted to that of hunted quarry, sustenance for the predators, reaped by stronger foes.

In this age, their exalted position had tumbled from heavenly bliss straight into infernal depths.

In truth, the weakest heavens suffered the greatest plight.

At present, the domain of supreme beings had plunged into utter turmoil, and these entities now perceived this phase as far more harrowing than their clash with the King of Supreme.

That prior conflict targeted only the King of Supreme, bolstered by many elite supreme beings at the vanguard.

Yet this era unleashed a grand melee where all champions clashed fiercely, heavens locked in bloody strife.

The elite supreme heavens shared a tacit accord, steering clear of infighting to first pursue and divide the lesser supreme beings.

"Since launching the Third Era, the Divine Martial Empire has refrained from launching invasions. Could they be anticipating the weak heavens to approach and submit voluntarily?"

"God follows a similar path."

"No, he stands apart from God. Regardless of God's might, he never dared dream of uniting all supreme beings; but this figure truly ventures it, his strength an abyss of mystery, defying all logic."

"Certain weak heavens will undoubtedly turn to Divine Martial for alliance, so we must accelerate our consumption!"

"Once clarity emerges, just as we dealt with the King of Supreme, we shall obliterate the Divine Martial Empire!"

The minds of countless premier supreme beings swirled with such deliberations.

Had Divine Martial kicked off the Third Era through wholesale carnage, their fears might have eased, but his measured demeanor projected an unshakable assurance and depth, as if he controlled the entire board.

Exactly due to worries that prolonged waits could spark shifts, these supreme beings ramped up their absorption pace dramatically.

Right then.

Within a particular heaven, an elderly figure clad in white darted erratically through the supreme beings' domain, occasionally slipping beyond the heavens' bounds, his bearing fraught with desperation, as though gripped by profound dread.

"Curse you, Evil, the lesser heavens aren't fully devoured yet, and now you're coming for me!"

This elder went by the name Kun Yuan Supreme Being, a formidable supreme entity, though not on par with Sun and Moon Supreme Being or Blood Supreme Being.

He faced pursuit from Evil Supreme Being and fled with all his might.

Despite his potency as a supreme being, he couldn't stand against Evil; the gap in their prowess yawned too wide.

His plight had grown dire to the utmost.

What sparked his alarm was that no matter his escape route, Evil's influence enshrouded him relentlessly; even fleeing past the heavens, his world-creation velocity paled against Evil's.

"Kun Yuan, cease your flight; the Third Era is underway, your role fulfilled means absorption awaits."

Evil's ominous voice transmitted, and simply hearing it infused one with corrupting evil essence, beyond one's control.

Trailing it loomed a colossal visage wreathed in murky essence, grotesque and fearsome, brimming with timeless malevolent intent.

"I too am a supreme being; I refuse to be devoured by you!"

Kun Yuan Supreme Being bellowed.

"Escape proves futile; embrace your destiny, embrace it."

That icy tone reverberated, so potent it seemed the very heavens might shatter.

In a flash, the gigantic face bore down on Kun Yuan Supreme Being, vicious evil essence morphing into ashen infernal flames that started to encircle and consume him.

Within seconds, Kun Yuan Supreme Being found himself ensnared by Evil's crushing might.

Such was the essence of supreme beings' power!

Post the confrontation with the King of Supreme, potent and average supreme beings had indeed emerged, yet supreme beings stayed exceedingly rare, underscoring their exceptional essence.

"You!"

Kun Yuan Supreme Being's face twisted in shock.

Once ensnared by Evil, he keenly sensed the rival's overwhelming force, impossible to overcome, as his awareness faced relentless erosion, spurring him to resist with frantic urgency.

Boom! A surge of malevolent thought struck Kun Yuan Supreme Being's spirit, locking his form in rigid paralysis, stripping away his capacity to fight back.

He sensed his awareness paled pathetically before Evil's dominion, powerless to withstand the foe.

"I must not succumb to refinement by Evil, lest all my cultivation and timeless labors vanish entirely, yielding to another!"

Kun Yuan Supreme Being clung desperately to his awareness.

He had never imagined the Third Era's onset would bring alterations so rapidly; he had once pondered exploiting chances in this epoch to ascend to ultimate supremacy.

But in truth, he had deluded himself; far from gaining prospects, extinction loomed.

"Doom!

The immense countenance summoned by Evil wielded dread authority.

Unleashing perpetual doom force, a blast of baleful gale erupted without delay, so vehement it imperiled the heavens' very awareness.

Kun Yuan Supreme Being now resembled a flame battered by gales, wavering perilously close to snuffing out.

As Evil closed in for the kill, he abandoned his supreme world.

"If this persists, annihilation is certain; no, I refuse to yield!"

Kun Yuan Supreme Being unleashed a howl of defiance, discerning his lone recourse.

"Mighty Divine Martial Emperor, Kun Yuan vows loyalty to you, to merge with the Empire, and implores your supreme might to descend and rescue me!"