As the apocalypse descended upon the Heavens and Earth, cataclysmic lights flashed everywhere, vaporizing and shattering everything in sight, plunging the whole world into destruction.
Suddenly, an unparalleled surge bombarded from all directions. The ancient power consolidated by the Five Emperors of ancient times broke apart and smashed into dust, unable to withstand the calamity falling upon them.
The Five Ancient Emperors’ combined strength equals to that of a World God’s power, but alas, their hearts are not unified with each having their own desires.
If a real World God exercised their Divine Abilities, becoming a powerful presence with no flaws, it could counter the apocalypse effectively. But to Chu Yuan, they were full of vulnerabilities.
"The power of the Five Ancient Emperors’ world is broken!"
The Saint Turtle Demon, upon witnessing this scene, shouted in excitement, so much so that his blood was boiling. He stopped defending and rammed his body forcefully into the three beings engaging him.
Morale surged and the fortune of the Empire grew once more!
If even the concentrated attack of the Ancient Five Emperors could not defeat their Emperor, what did they have to fear?
As long as the divine Martial Emperor had the means to shatter their world, there was a chance of defeating them!
But the morale of the ancient Five Great Empires began to falter.
After all, this was a united front of Five Emperors. Should they not be dominating and invincible? Yet, the battle proved otherwise. Even the clash between great Emperors did not yield a clear victor.
The initially stalemate warfare due to plummeting morale was fiercely counterattacked by the Divine Martial Empire.
"Strike him down!"
The Emperor Fen Tian bellowed with fury.
Yet, Chu Yuan at this moment was shrouded by blinding power of the apocalypse. Wherever his mana was released, there came crashing ruin
With a stride, he moved directly towards the Emperor of Great Earth, smashing through his defenses with a single blow, causing this formidable figure to cough up blood among the stars.
"Damn, the power he emits keeps destroying our world force, making it impossible to approach him!"
Declared Emperor Fen Tian.
"This is the power of apocalypse, the cataclysm of Heaven and Earth."
Emperor of Evergreen spoke: "We’re out of options. Our world force, no matter how we wield it, will be shattered. Moreover, he controls the rage of the masses. From him, I sense supreme confidence, like an unchallengeable supreme emperor."
His profound insights far surpass those of the others.
"Then what should we do?"
Great Earth Emperor, facing an insurmountable force, also lost his direction.
At this moment, Chu Yuan came forward once again, portraying himself as the apocalypse, the Sovereign of all destruction.
The Great Swallowing Technique began, swallowing countless rays from the cosmic space instantly. A terrifying black hole emerged behind him, drawing in numerous stars.
Devour!
"Black hole, the Great Swallowing Technique!"
The Five Ancient Emperors were shocked beyond belief.
A slight use of the devouring technique wasn’t surprising, but using it to this extent was truly terrifying. He was like a massive black hole, devouring energies from other places, converting into a cosmic cataclysm, breaking their world force.
Using the Great Swallowing Technique, he swallowed their world force.
The execution of such techniques made the five eternally revered strongmen feel a deep sense of helplessness.
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He devours energy from other places to make up for his consumption, claiming an unbeatable stand.
Unleashing the power of apocalypse once more!
Chu Yuan this time used the Great Swallowing Technique and Apocalypse in unison!
"Retreat!"
The extremely reluctant order of retreat resounded, reflecting the helpless state of the Five Emperors. If they did not retreat, the continuity of the battle might lead to the possibility of someone perishing.
The Great Swallowing Technique allows Chu Yuan to remain undefeated. No matter how he launches a heavily consuming attack, he can always replenish his mana through devouring.
They arrived instantly in the Great Eternal World, issuing the order to retreat!
"Our battle is not over yet. This retreat marks the beginning of a stronger counterattack. We Five Emperors possess the power of the World God, and through this war, we have elicited the Divine Ability and created a strategy to handle them!"
They announced loudly.
When the Five Emperors ordered the retreat, despite the unwillingness of the imperial army, they withdrew. Because the Five Emperors still held their place here, the retreat didn’t result in chaos.
"Divine Martial Empire, forever glorious!"
"Divine Martial Emperor, eternally immortal!"
Seeing the retreat of the opposing army akin to a receding tide, the Divine Martial army cheered with excitement.
Even though the war ended in a stalemate with no victors.
They had successfully withstood the joint attack by the Five Ancient Countries and prevented a catastrophic defeat. Moreover, this time, their Emperor single-handedly countered the aggression of the Five Emperors.
This spectacular display of Divine Abilities etched an awe-inspiring impression on their minds.
"All troops return to the Divine Martial kingdom. Prepare a summary of losses from the grand war ─ reward the meritorious, console the bereaved, admit all troops to the Divine Martial realm for recovery, replenish each army, and be ready for the next grand war!"
Chu Yuan watched the withdrawing ancient Five Countries’ coalition army, without pursuit.
He knew that it was only a tie. While he had driven back the Five Ancient Emperors, he had not won. The next major battle would come quickly. It was essentially a halftime break; they would rearrange their troops and re-engage.
"What should we do?"
The Ancestors of Wind and Thunder and others seemed lost, uncertain of the next move.
Yao Guang Saint was also sighing. Although the Yao Guang Sacred Land had a long history and she herself was powerful, things had changed, and she had no control over it.
"I have no idea. Let’s see how the situation progresses." Yao Guang Saint spoke.
"That seems to be the only way."
Ancient Heavenly Demon nodded.
They dared not return to their own territories, only retreating with the Divine Martial army, fearing possible retaliatory actions by the Five Emperors due to their defeat in the war.
While this battle ended temporarily in a stalemate, it was far from over. Without a decisive outcome, everyone was bracing themselves for an upcoming bloodbath, unsure of how many would perish.
The troops returned to Divine Martial. The losses quickly accounted for.
Though the Divine Martial army had slaughtered countless enemies, the armies had been reduced by a third. The Celestial Punishment army had fought fiercely, only leaving 40% of its formation.
The other armies had also suffered substantial attrition.
Not to mention the loss of other equipment.
Such was the fierce reality of war ─ it was kill or be killed.
This was the grandest war within the Great Eternal World, waged for the dominion. No one was willing to back down; failure meant deep abyss.
However, as brutal as the combat was, it molded surviving battle-hardened elites.
"In addition to calculating the contributions, everyone should receive extra rewards. They have become the elite division of Divine Martial Empire. Their courageous spirit in the battlefield, to fight, to vie caught my attention. I am gratified. Divine Martial has this kind of brave warriors. You all are the warriors of Divine Martial!"
Chu Yuan encouraged the army.
Despite the grief of the fallen comrades in the army, their morale did not fall. They refrained, readying themselves for the next grand battle.