Chapter 1017: Chapter 1017

"However, it is certain that as of now, the Witch and the Gods still cannot leave the Divine Kingdom, otherwise, they would have already acted against me."

Lu Chenzhou said, this was also the confidence he had to make a move.

Otherwise, if he were to enter the Divine Kingdom and be surrounded by a group of Divine beings, despite having an Undying Body, he could easily suffer an unexpected loss.

"That’s true, but just in case, take the ’Map of Ten Thousand Rivers’ with you." Water Spirit said.

"Isn’t that Lan Daogang’s Divine Artifact? I haven’t undergone Divine Enthronement, might not be able to use it." Lu Chenzhou said.

Divine Artifacts require the consumption of Divine Power.

He is a Martial Artist, with a system completely different from the Gods, the energies are not interchangeable.

In comparison, Martial Artists and Qi Refiners share the same origin, so many Ancient Treasures can be used by Martial Artists as well.

"You killed the Holy Lord and obtained His Divine Rank, didn’t you? Using His Divine Rank, I can help you create a Divine Power Incarnation. The Poisonous Dao is, to some extent, a variant branch of the Water Dao, and can barely activate the Water Element Divine Artifact, just with somewhat weaker power." Water Spirit said. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on novel·fiɾe·net

"I used that to comprehend the Poisonous Dao, and then it disappeared..." Lu Chenzhou explained.

Nowadays, many people know he can enhance his cultivation by relying on the souls and Divine Ranks of his enemies, and he didn’t want to explain further.

Everyone has secrets, as long as they tacitly understand each other, that’s enough.

The Martial Arts Tree is definitely something he cannot speak of.

"Well, that’s troublesome then." Water Spirit murmured.

"I have a Divine Rank here, obtained in the Dou Ancestor Cave Mansion." The Dragon King suddenly said beside him.

"What? You also have a Divine Rank?" Water Spirit was startled.

This group of Tianxia people truly knows how to endure; with the opportunity to become a God in front of them, each one holds back from using it.

If it were the Great Wilderness, even a single Demigod Rank would be enough for those at the Third Step and even the Great Power to fight desperately over it.

Although the Great Power is strong, their lifespan is much shorter than that of a Demigod.

The Demigod position in the Divine Court is roughly equivalent to a civil servant in the Taishan Region of Tianxia.

Although they can see their limits at a glance, the benefit lies in its stability and longevity.

The Dragon King raised his hand, and a mass of black, mud-like substance emerged, wriggling and changing, emitting a foul stench.

Within, a giant deity resembling a crocodile with jaws that could crush stars, yet having human-like limbs, could be vaguely seen.

Water Spirit’s face slightly changed: "It is actually the Swamp God·Shiva Tuo."

"Shiva Tuo? Isn’t that a God of my Divine Court?" Lu Chenzhou asked.

The Dragon King said, "At that time, Shiva Tuo, along with Dou Ancestor and other powerful beings, battled the Devouring Star Demon Fish and was defeated. So this Swamp God, before dying, sent his Divine Rank to Dou Ancestor, and not long after Dou Ancestor escaped alive, he also exhausted his essence and died, sealing it in the Dou Ancestor Cave Heaven. I obtained this treasure after overcoming the cycles of life and death... Since the Divine Dao does not help our Tianxia Civilization, I’ve kept it without using it."

"The Devouring Star Demon Fish is a Middle Rank True God. Shiva Tuo, slightly stronger than the Holy Lord, but still a Lower Rank God, naturally was not its match."

The Innate Water Spirit sighed.

He continued, "This is even better, the Swamp Divine Rank is an important branch of the Water Dao. Although its destructive power is not as great as the Poisonous Dao, it can better display the powers of the ’Map of Ten Thousand Rivers’. With a True Divine Artifact as assistance, Lu Chenzhou, when dealing with ordinary Lower Rank Gods, can handle them carefully and kill them with no problem. My master is among the best of the Middle Rank Gods, mastering the Water Dao, and also incorporating the Great River, the lake, and the Rainwater Dao. His True Divine Artifact was forged with the help of Zhu Tian Fire God, the primary Forging Master of the Divine Court, making it stand out among the Divine Artifacts of the Divine Court."

Water Spirit looked proud.

Beneath the Five Virtues Master, there are quite a few Water Gods, with Zouyu being among the top three in terms of strength.

The only one to compare with it is Wan Shui Venerable Sovereign’s ancestor, He Luo Fish, the Sea God.

The strongest Water God is ’Gonggong’, often referred to in folklore as the incarnation of water for the Five Virtues Master.

"This Divine Rank is too valuable, if you need anything, I can exchange it with you." Lu Chenzhou looked at the Dragon King.

"It’s useless to me, its value is zero, you take it." The Dragon King said.

"Alright then." Lu Chenzhou didn’t stand on ceremony, everything everyone did was for survival.

He often sends many treasures to the Civilization Treasure Vault without compensation.

This way, after some deliberation, they finally decided to act against the ’Monarch of Silent Annihilation’.

This being masters the ’Silent Annihilation’ Dao, slightly more powerful than the Holy Lord.

Innate Water Spirit said:

"The Monarch of Silent Annihilation is close to the Forget Worry Mother, and in ancient times, they once defeated the True Spirit Ancient Mirage Dragon and devoured it. Hence, he might also possess illusionary abilities, not to be underestimated. The good news is, his Divine Artifact was shattered in the Divine War, just like the Holy Lord’s, unable to fully utilize his strength."

The Evil God of Stars often has a Divine Artifact by their side.

However, the Ancient Divine War was too fierce, not only were most of the Divine Artifacts of the Divine Court destroyed, but so were those of the Stars.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the Monarch of Silent Annihilation might have found a way to forge another Divine Artifact over the endless years.

But the possibility is low; stuck in the Divine Kingdom, lacking resources and materials, even a clever woman cannot cook a meal without rice.

"Silent Annihilation and illusions are both Dao on the spiritual side, which is a test of spiritual will." The Dragon King said.

"Indeed, seeking out the Monarch of Silent Annihilation also serves as an opportunity to temper my Heart Realm." Lu Chenzhou said.

His Heart Realm has long reached the High Miao level, but there is still some distance to the final Saint Realm.

On one hand, his will still has room for improvement.

On the other hand, he has not yet mastered the legendary three major laws of Silent Annihilation, Nirvana, and Illusion.

If what Emperor Zhan said is true, when he masters these eight Great Laws of Heart Cultivation, he should be able to challenge the Three Demons of Greed, Hate, and Delusion.

Subdue the Three Demons, achieve Spiritual Sanctification!

Understanding on your own, how can it be faster than swallowing others?

The Monarch of Silent Annihilation is a ready-made package of experience.

"Are you sure about choosing this one? Actually, the weakest one, I feel, is Mo Tian Lord. This one excels in the Filth Dao, which is similar to the Poisonous Dao. With your current expertise in the Poisonous Dao, you have some restraint over Him." The Water Spirit said, the Monarch of Silent Annihilation is considered a relatively strong one among the lower gods.

"I need to comprehend the Law of Silent Annihilation." Lu Chenzhou said.

Poison is sufficient as long as it works.

The most pressing matter is achieving Sainthood.

With an immortal body, he can take on a True God head-on. But what about having a spiritually sanctified mind? How powerful would that be?

Not to mention, subduing the Three Demons means gaining three additional, powerful, undying god-level fighters.

As for achieving body sanctification, Lu Chenzhou currently doesn’t even dare to think about it, as it is still somewhat distant for him.

Moreover, he doesn’t have a clear idea on how to take this step.

The Dragon Emperor proposed a theory, which is to fuse eighty-one kinds of True Spirit Bloodlines to create the strongest bloodline to achieve Sainthood.

But Lu Chenzhou has already mastered the "Eight-Nine Profound Skill," which is said to encompass all True Spirits under heaven and earth, but there are only seventy-two types.

There are not that many kinds of True Spirits at all, and these True Spirits have already gone extinct. How can he create the strongest bloodline?

After some discussion, the Innate Water Spirit said: "Very well, the Monarch of Silent Annihilation was severely injured by the Candle Dragon God in ancient times and almost died. It was the Old Mother who saved Him. Over endless years, although He regained some power, it is not at the peak anymore. Plus, He has no Subordinate Gods, only nine demigod servants. Now, how many are left is hard to say, as I, too, don’t know the situation in the Divine Kingdom. Remember, gods are undying and immortal in the Divine Kingdom. The reason you were able to easily kill the Holy Lord is also related to Him leaving the Divine Kingdom to take over the Dao Palace. You must shatter the Divine Rank and extinguish the Divine Fire to truly kill a god. Otherwise, over many years, relying on the power of faith scattered across the Three Thousand Worlds, they will eventually be resurrected."

"Let me go too, I’m just slightly short of comprehending immortality." The Dragon King also rolled up his sleeves.

Lu Chenzhou had already imparted some experiences of becoming an Immortal to the Dragon King.

The Dragon King can confirm that within life and death, one can find the true essence of immortality.

In fact, only by pushing the number of resurrections to the limit can success be achieved.

The Dragon King wanted to try, to push himself.

"Alright, you help me hold off those demigods." Lu Chenzhou said, he wanted to focus entirely on dealing with the Monarch of Silent Annihilation.

"What about us?" the other Great Powers asked.

"Senior Brother, you have the Star Undying Armor, why not practice a bit?" Lu Chenzhou said.

"Okay, it’s been a long time since I’ve fought, my hands are itching." Mr. Turtle laughed.

He knew that the Junior Disciple Brother also wanted to give them an opportunity for training.

The Star Undying Armor is very strong, as long as it doesn’t face the Monarch of Silent Annihilation head-on, it should be fine for staying alive.

Back then, Yuan Mountain was killed by the Holy Lord because he faced a True God head-on, which was like an ant trying to shake a tree.

Lu Chenzhou said: "Without stepping into the Undying Realm, entering the Divine Kingdom is almost certain death, so everyone should best be mentally prepared."

"Let me join, the Divine Talisman Dao I practice is also good at preserving life, should be able to do something." Hei Zhou said.

Finally, it was decided that Hei Zhou, Sword River Great Saint, Mr. Turtle, and the Dragon King would team up with Lu Chenzhou.

Kunxu and Clam Fairy would maintain order in the larger civilization.

As time passed, the civilization’s leaders secretly planned the matter of slaying gods, codenamed "Dusk of the Gods."

From the fall of the Holy Lord, a brand-new era quietly began.

In the Great Wilderness, above the high heavens, countless Divine Kingdoms floated in multiple dimensions.

Some were already very close to the Great Dao.

In fact, because of the rule of the Absolute Heavenly Blockade, the stronger the True God, the more constrained they were.

Thus, those close to the Dao Palace were mostly middle to lower-ranked gods.

And the Tower Forbidden Zone was somewhere in between.

In his heart, the Witch felt a sense of urgency. To escape the constraints, to achieve divine enthronement, He had consumed many trump cards over the years.

He originally planned to save them for the great final battle to bury Lu Chenzhou.

But after Lu Chenzhou slew the Holy Lord, He could not shake the worry in his heart.

On this day, the intentions of the gods gathered at the top of the tower.

"Another great power has emerged among humans; damn it." Mo Tian Lord cursed.

"Over the years, Lu Chenzhou has remained dormant, who knows what kind of realm he has reached now. Might he intend to hunt us proactively?" Madam Hua said.

She is the Flower God, governing the power of desire and lust as Daoist Lord, also a lower-ranked deity.

"Hunt us? Does he dare! He truly can’t think that just because he defeated the Holy Lord, he can defy all laws?" Death God chuckled coldly.

As one of the elites among mid-ranked gods, governing the powerful Death Dao, Death God has always been indifferent to matters of life and death.

"Within the Divine Kingdom, we are invincible, nearly possessing the so-called Immortal Body. We may not be able to kill him, but he shouldn’t imagine killing us either."

The Monarch of Silent Annihilation held two beads in hand, smiling slightly, radiating confidence.