Chapter 819: Time Acceleration [18 Updates]
The annals of civilization shone brilliantly, recording countless epic legends of the empire. Before Chu Yuan, countless epics converged and astonishingly transformed into a bright, luminous book.
This was no ordinary book, but the history of a civilization, an epic forged by the collective souls of the empire.
A majestic power swept forth from the annals of civilization, one that could be appreciated throughout the empire, so long as one was within its borders, witnessing the grandeur of its historic civilization.
Chu Yuan realized that the civilizational history was defensive as well as offensive.
He could use it to chronicle the empire's civilizational epic, but could also suddenly deploy the civilizational history onto formidable beings, making them a part of it.
"Epic grandeur, vast legends, civilizations immortal."
In this moment, Chu Yuan deeply understood the potency of Attribute Eight.
"Time accelerates even faster now, roughly five years within the empire for every day in the outside world."
Chu Yuan calculated the rate of time acceleration.
This timeline was terrifying—for while others practiced for a single day outside, five years would pass within, and in those five years, how much could he achieve, how many pieces of equipment could he forge, how many pills could he refine.
The strong could also accumulate and familiarize themselves with their powers within the bounds of the empire.
This acceleration helped amass the might that the empire, too newly founded, had been lacking.
Having gathered the power of the civilizational epic, Chu Yuan felt he was even closer to the second step of cosmic divinity.
"The last Attribute's seal."
Chu Yuan looked forward to the last Attribute, turning to the conditions needed for its release.
Unsealing Attribute Nine: Possess an immortal realm.
"An immortal realm!"
Chu Yuan's gaze converged, "Do I need to break through to immortality then?"
"Only with an immortal realm can one glimpse the true nature of the Sovereign Sword, create an eternally brilliant humanity's civilization, transcend the cosmos with immortality, free from the troubles of lifespan, no matter which layer of heaven and earth one resides in."
The system announced.
"I understand, only the power of immortality is worthy of activating the final Attribute's ability."
Chu Yuan came to a realization.
He knew that above a cosmic deity stood immortality.
Time flew by, and another half-month passed.
In that half-month, the Divine Martial Empire was tidying up, conquering the territories controlled by the Thunder Empire, which naturally needed to be assimilated, but Chu Yuan wasn't in a hurry, as the empire was well-acquainted with such matters.
He spread the splendid history of human civilization through the River of Humanity.
"Heavens, what is that?"
"How am I seeing the legends themselves!"
"Yes, each point of light, indeed every person, has the potential to become a legend!"
"This is the civilization of the empire!"
....
Everyone who saw this scene had a frenzied expression on their face, all wishing to become part of the civilization.
Indeed, countless people form a civilization akin to epic legends.
"His Majesty's power is becoming increasingly unfathomable."
The Purple Blood Demon Book was immensely shaken; though it was a cosmic deity, it still felt insignificant before His Majesty.
"Greetings, Great Emperor!"
The Purple Blood Demon Book greeted Chu Yuan.
"Speak," Chu Yuan said with a smile.
At this moment, he was enveloped in the brilliance of civilization, dazzlingly splendid, akin to the author of civilization, the legend of civilization, the most radiant and eternal existence in the history of civilization, compelling one to feel a profound reverence.
"Your Majesty, the matter I need to report concerns the events within the Undying Mountain."
The Purple-blooded Demon Tomes said, "Not long ago, the Feathered Divine Dynasty opened the Undying Mountain, and many forces entered in droves. However, I have just received news that the situation within the Undying Mountain is too tragic. The Feathered Divine Dynasty had plotted against everyone. They triggered the dangers within the Undying Mountain and actually used the Immortal Divine Corpse to slay too many mighty warriors. Several cosmic gods from the Divine Capital have fallen, and they have also obtained an immortal Divine Artifact!"
He shivered upon hearing this news.
The battle within the Undying Mountain was even more fierce than their battles in the Thunder Empire.
Fortunately, Your Majesty was wise, not leading the mighty ones into the Undying Mountain, but instead conquering the Thunder Empire. Otherwise, they would have suffered heavy losses as well.
"The Feathered Divine Dynasty has reaped great benefits this time, outsmarting everyone."
Chu Yuan listened quietly, surprised but not unexpected.
If the Feathered Divine Dynasty dared to open the Immortal Time and Space, it meant they were prepared to handle the crisis. Other forces had guessed that the Feathered Divine Dynasty would have a contingency plan.
But this time, the Feathered Divine Dynasty took the lead.
"Your Majesty, the struggle within the Undying Mountain has not ended. Immortal Time and Space is a vast dimension, and more mighty ones have already entered," the Purple-blooded Demon Tome said.
"These forces have suffered a great loss at the hands of the Feathered Divine Dynasty, they will not let it go easily, nor will they sit by and watch the Feathered Divine Dynasty truly sweep all the treasures within the Undying Mountain. However, it will not be so easy for the Feathered Divine Dynasty to take such a big advantage again next time."
Chu Yuan spoke indifferently, "The battle within the Undying Mountain will continue, and it will also be the focus for the time to come."
"Yes, the Undying Mountain is left by the immortal, and it's not just any ordinary immortal."
The Purple-blooded Demon Tome knew the terror that lay there.
Even as a cosmic god, he would be insignificant there.
"The struggle within the Undying Mountain is temporarily unrelated to Us. Their fighting is their affair. The Thunder Empire has been annihilated. The next battle will be to annihilate the Wanmo Empire. The soldiers of the Empire have all been rested. Follow Us to expand the territory, to campaign across the cosmos."
Chu Yuan stood up, an endless aura of domination, his gaze commanding the heavens.
"We are going to campaign against the Wanmo Empire?"
The Purple-blooded Demon Tome was startled.
The Emperor's plan was to consecutively destroy the Thunder, Wanmo, and Qiankun Empires, to grow the Empire's territory.
Among these three empires, he had interacted the most with the Wanmo Empire, and was somewhat aware that the cosmic gods of the Wanmo Empire were not limited to just the Greedy Devourer Cosmic God.
"The Wanmo Empire's monarch is an immensely powerful demon cultivator. Back in the day, even the Purple-blooded Cosmic God was at the second step and had seen the Wanmo monarch. His methods are even more insidious and cruel compared to the Thunder Monarch."
The Purple-blooded Demon Tome added from the side.
"The interests of the Empire are not dictated by personal will. If the Wanmo monarch is obstinate, We will cut him down. The Imperial Army's expedition is unstoppable; this is state policy. The Divine Martial Empire must use all means to strengthen itself."
Chu Yuan was very domineering.
Although he had not yet broken through to the second step, consuming the Thunder Monarch and the unleashing of the Human Emperor Sword's attributes had greatly increased his strength compared to before.
"Let's march!"
His gaze fixed on the distance, his eyes seemed to shatter the firmament as he looked toward the direction of the Wanmo Empire.
During this period, the Empire was cleaning up the territories of the Thunder Empire and also preparing for the assault on the Wanmo Empire.
He opened the Void Gate.
The power that shattered the stars affected the infinite dimensions within, the soldiers of the Empire didn't speak, their faces stern, but their eyes blazed with fervent fighting spirit, madness for battle.
War merits!
War merits!
The small-scale chaotic universe was prominently displayed for exchange, driving them to near madness, such a tempting yet elusive lure.
The Emperor put forth so many desirable items to motivate them, to make them fervently earn their merits.
With the sound of iron and steel, the army's momentum swallowed mountains and rivers as they entered the Void Gate, emitting an overwhelmingly terrible war aura that swept through everything, directly marching towards the Wanmo Empire.