Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System Chapter 6: Chapter 6 The Great Devouring Technique_1

The Divine Sun Palace served as the emperor's private sanctuary for rest and cultivation, characterized by its profound silence and heavy security.

"Start the random lottery draw."

As soon as Chu Yuan voiced his intent to initiate the draw, a massive roulette made of light manifested before him. A pointer whirled incessantly, flickering across a variety of potential prizes.

"Does the host wish to proceed with the lottery?" the system inquired.

"Draw," Chu Yuan commanded without a second thought.

"Commencing the lottery draw; please wait, host. Outcomes are unpredictable. You may receive a supreme treasure, a divine ability, or perhaps something mediocre or even useless junk."

While the system's prompt echoed in his mind, Chu Yuan kept his gaze locked onto the rapidly rotating needle.

After roughly ten seconds, the spinning began to lose its momentum.

A massive gold brick.

A great sword.

Sacred Flame Armor.

Ten Direction Step.

Delicious sugar beans.

Fasting Pill.

...

The pointer glided over each reward, leaving Chu Yuan’s heart fluttering with a mix of anxiety and hope. He worried that landing on the "junk" mentioned by the system would squander this precious opportunity.

"It can't seriously be a brick, can it!"

Chu Yuan’s expression soured as the needle slowed down right over a brick; however, it managed one final, lucky nudge forward just as it seemed about to stop.

"Ding! The lottery is finished. The host has acquired the Great Swallowing Technique."

[Note: The Great Swallowing Technique is a divine ability belonging to the Three Thousand Great Dao. Since everything in existence shares a common source, a practitioner of this technique can consume the origin of any matter, transforming themselves into a Great Swallowing Being.]

"The host has earned a new title: Child of Swallowing."

[Child of Swallowing: Increases the speed of swallowing.]

The moment Chu Yuan integrated the Great Swallowing Technique, a titanic surge of power rushed through him, accompanied by a potent vacuum-like force. This technique allowed him to harvest the essence of external objects to bolster his own strength.

Soul Tempering Fifth Layer!

Immediately upon mastering the Great Swallowing Technique, Chu Yuan’s cultivation level surged upward to the fifth layer of the Soul Tempering Realm.

"I still possess sixteen hundred Destiny Points; I will commit all of them to advancing my cultivation!"

Ding!

Fifteen hundred Destiny Points vanished instantly!

Soul Tempering Sixth Layer!

Soul Tempering Seventh Layer!

Soul Tempering Eighth Layer!

Having climbed three additional levels, Chu Yuan squeezed his fist, feeling the explosive energy coursing through his limbs. Even though his Destiny Points had dwindled to a mere hundred, he understood that personal power was the ultimate priority.

"Currently, my raw strength rivals that of someone at the eighth layer of the Original Spirit Realm."

Chu Yuan took a moment to savor the sensation of his growing power.

His immediate goal was to break through to the Original Spirit Realm as fast as possible.

Once he reached that stage, the combination of his realm and the Human Emperor Sword would grant him combat prowess equivalent to the Divine Realm.

He then accessed the system mall.

His attention was drawn to the basic healing potion.

Basic Healing Potion: Capable of mending any trauma below the Divine Glimpse Realm, including damage to the soul. Cost: One hundred Destiny Points.

Truly heaven-defying!

This was an absolute violation of natural law!

A medicine capable of curing any injury short of the Divine Glimpse Realm was something even the Five Countries could not produce; it was essentially a second life. To obtain it for only a hundred Destiny Points was the ultimate bargain.

Considering each cultivation level-up cost five hundred points, this was far more efficient.

"Exchange it, I must have it!"

Whoosh! A vial containing a green liquid manifested in his palm.

Since he was currently unharmed, he tucked the potion away for a future emergency.

He then took another look at his status window.

Name: Chu Yuan.Identity: Emperor Dawu.Cultivation Technique: Human Emperor Scripture.Realm: Soul-Forging Eightfold.Equipment: Human Emperor Sword (Supreme Level).Divine Abilities: Great Thunder Technique, Great Swallowing Technique.Title: Supreme of Humanity, Controller of Thunder and Lightning, Child of Swallowing.Destiny Points: 0

Active Main Mission: Topple the Dawu Imperial Dynasty within a three-year window. Execute Great General Shangguan Yun and Prime Minister Li Yun. Purge the realm and consolidate national power. Reward for success: ???. Penalty for failure: Total annihilation.

"Destiny Points are incredibly useful, but they disappear far too quickly," Chu Yuan muttered with a sigh. Had he possessed tens of thousands of points, he would have already ascended to the Original Spirit Realm. His first day in court had only yielded six hundred points despite making several pivotal choices.

It simply wasn't enough to sustain his growth.

"Before, my physical techniques weren't classified as divine abilities, only martial arts. It appears that every time I learn one of the Three Thousand Great Dao, I earn a title, and each one provides massive attribute boosts."

A thin smile played on Chu Yuan’s lips as he reviewed his stats. He was satisfied; as long as he continued to make the right decisions, his pool of Destiny Points would grow.

With his points exhausted, Chu Yuan spent the next three days focusing on traditional cultivation.

"Your Majesty, it is time for the morning assembly."

Eunuch Wei’s voice drifted in.

In the Martial Arts Dynasty, where the strong are worshipped, daily court sessions were not mandatory since everyone prioritized cultivation. Meetings were only called for significant state affairs.

Today was the scheduled audience with the delegation from the Great Wu.

Dressed in an imperial robe of black and blood-red, Chu Yuan stepped out with a dignified air and a subtle smirk. "I haven't triggered any choices in three days. It seems that without attending court, I can't activate the system's options. This truly is a god-level Destiny Point selection system."

While each choice seemed to offer a base of a hundred points, the long-term consequences varied wildly. "Great Wu envoys, I am ready for you!"

"Your Majesty," Eunuch Wei said, looking toward him.

The moment their eyes met, the Eunuch felt as if he were staring into a bottomless pit. He suddenly grabbed his temples and cried out, "My head is splitting!"

"Soul Origin."

Chu Yuan observed a translucent wisp of Qi entering his own soul. The Great Swallowing Technique had activated instinctively, beginning to feast upon Eunuch Wei’s Original Spirit.

"What a ruthless technique. Even though Eunuch Wei lacks Divine Abilities, he is still at the tenth level of the Original Spirit Realm. Yet, a single glance from me almost devoured his essence."

Chu Yuan was delighted by the hidden depths of his new power. "Let us proceed, Eunuch Wei."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Eunuch Wei bowed his head, terrified to look Chu Yuan in the eye again. The Emperor’s gaze was like a terrifying abyss that demanded absolute submission.

Inside the Divine Martial Hall, the assembly was in progress.

Shangguan Yun’s face was a mask of suppressed rage.

Three days prior, his relative's corpse had been delivered to the General's estate under the guise of an execution. He knew the man had only been following his orders to provoke Chu Yuan, and his death was a blatant warning aimed at him.

This young sovereign possessed surprisingly ruthless methods.

"Long live the Emperor! May his reign last forever!"

The gathered civil and military officials hailed Chu Yuan as he took his place on the throne.

"Ministers, you may rise."

With the Great Swallowing Technique active, Chu Yuan scanned the room. Those with weaker spirits felt their souls tremble under his gaze. Eventually, his eyes settled on the Great General as he remarked coolly, "General, you seem to be in poor health."

"This old servant experienced some turbulence during cultivation and feels slightly indisposed," Shangguan Yun replied with a frigid tone.

"If the Great General is unwell, I grant you leave to rest. You may return when you have recovered. However, given our current internal strife and external threats, we require you to bear more of the burden."

Chu Yuan noted.

"It is a trivial ailment, nothing to worry about. I thank Your Majesty for the concern."

Shangguan Yun, a seasoned political veteran, was already maneuvering against Chu Yuan. He continued, "The Great Wu envoy delegation is waiting outside. Does Your Majesty intend to see them? Last time, they were so insulted they nearly abandoned the capital, which would have been a disaster."

"Bring them in," Chu Yuan commanded.

"Summon the Great Wu envoys to the court!"