Chapter 977: Record of Ten Thousand Spells
Ge Shan's wailing cries disturbed Chu Yuan.
He approached Ge Shan.
"The destruction of your clan is heartbreaking, indeed a natural human response. Ge Shan, you are not at fault,"
Chu Yuan said.
"Your Majesty, Gai Tian Ze of the Death Sea has annihilated all the immortals left in the Sigil Sect. According to my investigation, he is a pseudo-emperor who returned to the Death Sea immediately after destroying the Sigil Sect,"
the Enlightenment Book reported.
The Sigil Sect's destruction saddened the Enlightenment Book as well.
The sect wasn't very strong but was adept at crafting potent sigils, which held great value in warfare. Ge Shan was also intending to pledge allegiance to the Divine Martial Dynasty, and it was such a pity that it had been destroyed.
"Our Sigil Sect had no grudges with the Death Sea; why would he be so ruthless?"
Ge Shan's mentality had collapsed.
Of course, he understood that in this universe, the weak are prey to the strong, and if one is weak, they are bound to be hit. This is an eternal truth. Who could blame the Sigil Sect for being weak and unable to withstand even a pseudo-emperor?
"What benefits would lead a pseudo-emperor to take this opportunity to take action and destroy [the Sigil Sect]?"
The Enlightenment Book wondered as well.
"I know what he wants!"
Ge Shan, disheveled and appearing mad, suddenly had a realization, "The Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils, it must be for that manuscript! Our Sigil Sect's most valuable asset is indeed the Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils. All methods of crafting sigils are derived from that manuscript!"
"This manuscript was left by an ancient supreme being, and it is itself a powerful sigil, comparable to a Supreme Divine Tool. Its greatest value lies in the knowledge it contains, and with the help of this manuscript, [we] have survived several crises!"
Ge Shan exclaimed.
The possession of the Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils was indeed what established his sect, but it was also the cause of its demise.
"Crying is useless. The Sigil Sect has not been entirely wiped out. You are still here," said Chu Yuan.
"What can I use to rebuild? Without the Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils, the Sigil Sect is already gone!"
Ge Shan was in too much pain; he looked up at Chu Yuan, knelt down, and banged his head on the ground, begging, "Only the Divine Emperor can retrieve the Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils, please take action, Your Majesty. The Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils is a treasure. Its value lies in its ability to provide the methods for crafting various divine sigils. I, Ge Shan, am willing to become a slave, a sigil slave, and for eternity, I will craft potent sigils for the Divine Emperor!"
He was willing to become a slave, crafting sigils for Chu Yuan.
The value of the Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils was indeed immense. Its contents could greatly benefit the Divine Martial Dynasty, enhancing the power of the army significantly.
"With the Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils, the Divine Dynasty could select a large number of talents in this field and craft various augmenting sigils,"
the Enlightenment Book said, "However, this would offend the Death Sea. The Death Sea is quite peculiar and is a gathering place for the strong. It can't simply be regarded as just another force."
[Option One: Go to the Death Sea, receive thirty thousand Destiny Points, and have a chance at a random draw x1.]
[Option Two: Choose not to go to the Death Sea, receive thirty thousand Destiny Points, and Divine Abilities fruits x2048.]
"Stand up," Chu Yuan suddenly said, "The Sigil Sect had pledged to join the Divine Dynasty, flying its banners, and was destroyed by Gai Tian Ze. This is a challenge to me, a challenge to my Divine Dynasty."
"Already pledged to the Divine Dynasty?"
Startled, Ge Shan understood in a flash, but his head kept thudding on the floor, "Yes, yes, the Sigil Sect had already become part of the Divine Dynasty. It's just that the sect hadn't relocated in time. Destroying the Sigil Sect is akin to destroying an army of the Divine Dynasty!"
Although his own mental state had collapsed, he certainly understood Chu Yuan's intention.
The Sigil Sect had naturally not yet pledged allegiance, but the meaning behind the Divine Emperor's words was clear—he intended to avenge the Sigil Sect and retrieve the Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils. Right now, he was simply looking for an excuse.
Of course, one also needed strength; stepping into the Death Sea without enough power would lead to a terrible death.
If the Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils was reclaimed, Ge Shan, as the last immortal of the Sigil Sect, would also assume the role of the Sect Master and join the empire.
"Ding! The current side quest has been released: Retrieve the Manuscript of a Thousand Sigils, with the reward of unlocking the Five Spiritual War Generals upon completion."
"The War God will stay behind to guard the empire. I will personally make a trip to the Death Sea. Ge Shan, accompany me,"
Chu Yuan said coldly as he accepted the side quest.
"The Divine Emperor is personally taking action!"
The Enlightenment Book was astonished.
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The Divine Martial Emperor had never personally taken action since the establishment of his dynasty; it was always the War God leading others in conquest outside. This time, his involvement signaled a demonstration, allowing the mightiest beings in the cosmos to witness his power.
He felt a sense of loss, unable to accompany His Majesty to the Death Sea and witness His Majesty's strength.
The Death Sea is a mysterious place within the universe, existing undisturbed no matter who reigns supreme in the starry skies. Rumor has it that the master of the Death Sea is an ancient and enigmatic being whom no one has ever truly seen.
There are supreme beings within the Death Sea; of that, there is no doubt.
The Death Sea is boundlessly vast, dwarfing the Demon Realm, which seems as a lake to its ocean—not that it's an ocean, but rather shrouded in a grey, foggy aura, looking like a grey sea from afar.
"The Death Sea."
Chu Yuan gazed at the Death Sea, swirling with an aura of death.
Inside the Death Sea, it's very possible that there's more than one supreme being, but these supremes do not heed the orders of others. The power within is complex and varied.
In the current universe, a few places are shrouded in mystery, including the Death Sea, the Ancient Demon Forbidden Land, the Divine Tomb, the Far Shore of the Divine Ark, and the end of the Reincarnation Realm.
At this moment, he stepped into the Death Sea.
"Ding! Host has chosen option one, obtaining thirty thousand Destiny Points, with a random lottery opportunity x1."
It's so vast within, home to numerous star systems and a great multitude of living beings. The supreme being who had previously dispatched powerful entities to confront the Feathered Divine Dynasty was one of them.
"Emperor of the Divine Martial Dynasty, I can sense the whereabouts of the Enlightenment Book!"
Ge Shan spoke with hatred.
"I am aware."
Chu Yuan said.
"Divine Martial Dynasty, Divine Martial Emperor, a ruler of a dynasty, what brings you to the Death Sea today? Your fender with Feathered, your clash with the elusive, the Death Sea will not intervene. If you come as a visitor, you are naturally welcome. But if you come to fight, we, too, are prepared to oblige."
A voice transmitted from somewhere within the Death Sea, filled with wariness.
For an existence like Chu Yuan to blatantly enter the Death Sea was a major event.
This person was mysterious, his means unknown, and no one could afford to ignore him.
Though the Death Sea would not engage in their contention, it was unafraid, for this place seemed to be one where supreme beings could evade great calamities.
"I come here in search of a person, to reclaim an item."
Chu Yuan replied to him.
"Whom do you seek?"
The person appeared—a middle-aged man looking at Chu Yuan.
"Gai Tianze."
Chu Yuan stated.
"Gai Tianze? A false supreme?"
This person knew of Gai Tianze, "What has this Gai Tianze done to offend you, Divine Martial Emperor, to cause you to venture deep into the Death Sea?"
"He has destroyed the divine symbols beneath my command."
Chu Yuan spoke coldly.
"Gai Tianze demolished my Clan of Divine Symbols, annihilated countless disciples of my Clan, had I not been within the divine dynasty, I too would have fallen to his viciousness. And because I was in the dynasty, it's as though my Clan has long been subject to the Divine Martial Dynasty!"
Ge Shan exclaimed furiously, "Gai Tianze, taken the Divine Dynasty's treasure, the Enlightenment Book!"
"So, there is such a matter."
This supreme also felt that matters were getting complicated. A Clan of Divine Symbols was insignificant, but becoming entangled with the Divine Martial Dynasty was not simple.
"It's all a misunderstanding, Divine Emperor, please step back," said the supreme once more.
"A misunderstanding? Like that with the Spiritual Realm?"
Chu Yuan, of course, understood that the matter was not that simple; the other party would not hand it over.
His indifferent gaze swept across the Death Sea, suddenly fixing on one spot, his hand reaching out, "No need to hide anymore, I have seen you already."
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