Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System Chapter 9: Chapter 9: The Great Battle Technique_1

"Your Majesty, allowing an envoy group to perish within the borders of our Great Dawu is far from ideal. Once word reaches the Great Sheng Imperial Dynasty, it will spark a massive outcry, providing them with the perfect pretext to launch an invasion against us."

Great General Shangguan Qingyun’s brow furrowed deeply. He had never expected Chu Yuan to behave so ruthlessly, slaughtering the diplomatic mission right inside the royal court.

"While a mere envoy group is not a grave concern, such impulsive behavior is truly reckless, Your Majesty."

"So, the Great General believes that if we had spared them—accepting their demands for our territory, paying their ransoms, and agreeing to the marriage—they would have simply refrained from attacking?" Chu Yuan’s gaze swept across the room, his eyes freezing over with an icy glint. "It appears you, Great General, were hoping we would submit to their whims and hand over my younger sister, Princess Chenxi, as a bride."

"It would have been a temporary fix. To ensure the empire's survival, the sacrifice of a princess is a small price to pay. It is a pity my own daughters are already wed; otherwise, I would have gladly offered them for the sake of the nation."

Shangguan Qingyun was visibly displeased, particularly with this version of Chu Yuan who was becoming impossible to control as his strength surged at an alarming rate.

"Very well, I shall keep that in mind. When the nations of Dalu, Great Sheng, and Dazhi send their own envoys, Your Majesty may decree that your granddaughter—a royal princess herself—be the one sent to marry. It would be a fine demonstration of your loyalty to the empire!"

Chu Yuan was clearly not joking; even the simplest mind could see his profound dissatisfaction with the Great General.

Shangguan Qingyun’s expression darkened as he prepared a retort, but Li Yun caught his eye and signaled him to stop.

"If Great Sheng desires a struggle, we shall give them one. This conflict is unavoidable," Chu Yuan declared firmly, stepping down from his throne.

"Court is dismissed!"

.....

"Commence the lottery."

Inside the Divine Martial Hall, Chu Yuan dismissed the opinions of the civil and military officials from his mind. He called forth the system’s lottery wheel, and the pointer began to whirl within his consciousness.

After a minute, the spinning stopped!

Chu Yuan watched intently. This time, the reward was not one of the 3000 Great Dao, but a small, shimmering golden parchment etched with intricate patterns.

One-time Learning Sign: By activating this sign, any martial art or field of knowledge—including the 3000 Great Dao—can be mastered instantly.

"A One-time Learning Sign!"

Chu Yuan examined it closely before letting out a sudden burst of laughter: "Haha, this Learning Sign is far superior to pulling a random Great Dao. The Great Dawu royal family possesses a supreme Divine Ability left behind by the former Emperor—The Great Battle Technique, one of the 3000 Great Dao. With this sign, I can master it in an instant!"

The Divine Realm earned its name because it is the stage where one can truly begin to grasp various divine abilities.

Normally, with Chu Yuan’s current cultivation level, he would need to reach the Divine Realm just to barely scratch the surface of the Great Battle Technique. Now, however, that was unnecessary. He could perceive its true essence immediately.

The previous Emperor had been capable of dueling experts in the Divine Gazing Realm while only being at the peak of the Divine Realm himself because of this power.

"Activate the One-time Learning Sign," Chu Yuan ordered without a second thought, mentally crushing the item.

"Which Divine Ability does the host wish to master? Note: The host must possess the knowledge of the Divine Ability within their mind to learn it," the system prompted.

"The Great Battle Technique!"

As Chu Yuan visualized every movement of the Great Battle Technique, it felt as though a gateway of wisdom had been flung open. Instantly, his body radiated a ferocious battle aura, one that felt capable of challenging the heavens and shattering the stars and moon.

"Ding! The host has mastered the Great Battle Technique and earned the title: Battle Maniac."

[Battle Maniac: Your bravery increases with every struggle. By mastering the Seven Forms of Battle, you gain greater courage when facing superior foes, unleashing unparalleled strength.]

"I have gained another title!"

Just as Chu Yuan suspected, every time he mastered one of the 3000 Great Dao, a new title was bestowed upon him.

"Advance my cultivation level; invest one thousand Destiny Points," Chu Yuan commanded.

"Soul Forging Ninth Stage!"

"Soul Forging Tenth Stage!"

Following the expenditure of a thousand Destiny Points, Chu Yuan’s level climbed to the Tenth Stage of Soul Forging!

Name: Chu Yuan.Status: Emperor of Dawu.Realm: Soul Forging Tenth Stage.Cultivation Technique: Human Emperor Sutra.Equipment: Human Emperor Sword (Supreme-grade).Divine Abilities: Great Thunder Technique, Great Devouring Technique, Great Battle Technique.Titles: Supreme of the Human Path, Thunder Controller, Son of Devouring, Battle Maniac.Destiny Points: Two hundred.Current Main Task: Topple the Imperial Dynasty within three years, execute General Shangguan Qingyun and Prime Minister Li Yun, purge the local lords, and unify all national power. Reward: ???. Failure results in total obliteration.

"With three Supreme Dao and a treasure like the Human Emperor Sword, I have the confidence to face someone even at the first level of the Divine Realm!"

Brimming with self-assurance, Chu Yuan called out to those waiting outside: "Let us move, Eunuch Wei. To the Imperial Study."

While the Divine Sun Palace served as Chu Yuan’s private quarters for cultivation and rest, the Imperial Study was the heart of the nation where all state affairs were settled. As the Emperor, Chu Yuan could not ignore the throne's duties; he intended to forge an eternal empire.

"This is the warning Shangguan Qingyun and Li Yun have prepared for me."

Inside the study, the desk before Chu Yuan was buried under a mountain of reports, and eunuchs continued to bring more in a never-ending stream.

"One month ago, the Dalu Imperial Dynasty sent three hundred thousand reinforcements to the western border."

"Fifteen days ago, the Great Sheng Imperial Dynasty deployed five hundred thousand more troops to the eastern border!"

"Ten days ago, a skirmish broke out with DaZhi Imperial Dynasty soldiers at the northern border, resulting in hundreds of deaths!"

"The execution of the envoy group in the Divine Martial Hall has reached their capital. Enraged, they bolstered their forces by five hundred thousand in mere days. Their total strength has reached 1.5 million, effectively surrounding our southern border."

"The southern border is in a state of emergency; an army of 1.5 million is currently besieging the city!"

.....

The reports were endless, all detailing the aggressive movements of the four neighboring nations, various border conflicts, and the rise of local outlaws.

Some memorandums even dared to subtly criticize Chu Yuan, claiming his impulsive actions had prematurely triggered a total war with the Imperial Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, the current state of affairs is grim. This is a bad omen," Eunuch Wei said, his voice laced with concern.

"Aside from the southern border, the other three fronts are merely testing us with small fights. This is the General and the Prime Minister trying to squeeze me; I see through their games. Order the local militias and house troops to reinforce the south. We must show the Great Sheng Dynasty that we are ready for a final stand. In times like these, weakness is fatal. Cowardice only invites further aggression."

Chu Yuan processed the various reports with calm efficiency.

"As long as the southern border holds, Dalu, Great Sheng, and DaZhi will not dare to commit to a full-scale war," Chu Yuan explained. "Their rulers are not idiots. They know the Sheng Dynasty is the most powerful; they are waiting for two tigers to cripple each other so they can scavenge the remains. We must exploit that mindset."

"Your Majesty, there is another report from the Prefect of Wudu City."

Eunuch Wei continued: "In the Southern Mountains just outside Wudu, a band of vicious marauders has surfaced. they are pillaging and killing, causing chaos throughout the region. We sent soldiers, but they were defeated with significant casualties."

To have such bold bandits operating right at the Emperor's doorstep, just outside the capital, was a sign of a dynasty in its final days.

[Option One: Ignore the threat. Allow the bandits to grow, as they cannot breach the capital or threaten you directly. Reward: 100 Destiny Points.]

[Option Two: Dispatch the Forbidden Army to wipe them out while you remain in the palace awaiting reports. Reward: 100 Destiny Points.]

[Option Three: Under the Emperor’s shadow, the law is absolute. No threat shall be tolerated. Personally lead the effort to eradicate the bandits. Reward: 100 Destiny Points.]