National Star Sea Era...

Chapter 914 Bloody Expansion Frenzy

"Divine Power: Emperor Barbarian Battle Seal!"

"Supernatural Power: Buddha Kingdom in the Palm of Your Hand!"

The mythical barbarian god and the Brahma-sounding Garbhadhatu Mandala simultaneously unleashed their supreme divine powers, resulting in a terrifying collision of energy at the level of mythological rules that erupted in this cosmos.

The great battle between the mythical barbarian gods and the Shakya clan's Brahma-garbha Wheel-Turning King entered its most intense phase as soon as it broke out.

The power of rules clashed and annihilated wildly in the star field, its power far exceeding that of ordinary tenth-order mythical battles, almost completely reshaping this ancient starry sky.

The barbarian god of the Emperor Barbarian Clan roared repeatedly, his blood energy surging like the sea, condensing into countless roaring ancient battle spirits. His fist imprints were wrapped with the oldest totem battle runes of the Emperor Barbarian Clan. Each strike contained the power to shatter stars and tear apart galaxies. It was the ultimate power of the most primitive and violent force from the depths of his bloodline.

However, the majestic Garbhadhatu Mandala of Brahma, facing this violent attack powerful enough to shake the stars, maintained a heart-stopping calm.

The Thousand-Petaled Lotus slowly rotated, scattering endless pure Buddhist light, completely resisting and purifying the savage blood energy that was capable of eroding the laws of nature.

The seemingly slow-rotating wheel in his hand actually draws upon the unseen force of cause and effect, and the trajectory and power of each of the barbarian god's attacks seem to be predicted by the wheel, subtly deflected and weakened by that invisible force of destiny.

"Roar! Bald monk, all you can do is dodge!"

Unable to break through the barrier, the barbarian god grew increasingly anxious, his fighting spirit boiling to its peak. He didn't hesitate to burn his lifeblood and unleash the forbidden divine power of the barbarian race. His body suddenly swelled, transforming into a giant with stars under his feet and nebulae above his head. With a single punch, he annihilated all paths, as if forcibly breaking the troublesome cause and effect of fate.

"Those who are entangled in delusion will fall into the deepest hell."

The Garbhadhatu Mandala of Brahma finally spoke again, but the grand Brahma sound was no longer for salvation, but for judgment.

Its enormous Dharma form suddenly solidified, and the Buddha Kingdom in its palm transformed into a real mythological pure land, pressing down on the barbarian god.

That Buddhist kingdom was not paradise, but an endless shackle of rules, a manifestation of the web of cause and effect. The barbarian god's supreme strike, powerful enough to destroy a galaxy, crashed into the Buddhist kingdom in his palm, but it was like a mud ox entering the sea. The violent power was broken down and bound by countless layers of cause and effect rules.

With a gentle flick of his finger, the Wheel of Destiny, guided by the power of the Wheel of Destiny, suddenly accelerated.

"Click——"

A crisp yet soul-shattering sound rang out, not from the material realm, but from the rules, from the very destiny and foundation of the barbarian god's existence.

The barbarian god's massive body stiffened abruptly, his eyes filled with disbelief, horror, and resentment.

It felt its connection to the bloodline of the Emperor Barbarian race being forcibly severed, and the battle rules that supported its infinite combat power were collapsing inch by inch.

It tried to struggle, but the Buddha Kingdom in the palm had already closed, and the endless Buddha light transformed into the sharpest blade of law, piercing and tearing through its mythical body and immortal soul from the inside out.

"No--!!"

With a final roar filled with despair and rage, the tenth-tier barbarian god hidden by the Emperor Barbarian Clan completely disintegrated in the brilliant yet cold Buddhist light, turning into a cold corpse, which was then devoured and purified by the Buddhist kingdom in the palm.

Only the mournful cry of the rules triggered by their fall, like a death knell, struck heavily in the hearts of every Imperial Barbarian warrior on the battlefield, and spread in all directions of the shattered star sea.

A tenth-tier mythical being was killed in such a short time.

This scene completely shattered the last will of resistance of the Emperor Barbarian army. The myth fell, the traitor betrayed them, and the powerful enemy crushed them. Under the triple blow, the Emperor Barbarian front collapsed completely.

The image of the Brahma-sound Garbhadhatu Wheel King was withdrawn, still displaying its majestic and solemn appearance, as if what had just been slain was not a mythical being of the same level, but merely a speck of dust being brushed away.

Its majestic voice echoed across the battlefield:

"The karmic obstacles of the Emperor and the Barbarians have been eliminated. Lay down your butcher's knife, take refuge in the Buddha, and you can be freed from your sinful body and enter the Pure Land to cultivate."

A person burdened with guilt!

These four words are like a final verdict, meaning that even if one surrenders, one will lose freedom and become a "Buddhist protector" who is converted and driven.

In despair, some of the Imperial Barbarian warriors chose to self-destruct, perishing together with the enemy; but many more, faced with the all-pervasive chanting and the absolute power disparity, lost the courage to resist, dejectedly laying down their weapons, their eyes gradually replaced by numbness and emptiness.

As for the current Barbarian God who was stationed in the [Emperor Barbarian City] far away in the Chaos Divine Continent, he let out an extremely sorrowful roar the moment he sensed the fall of the hidden Barbarian God in the Ancestral Domain. However, he knew that the situation was hopeless and could only painfully abandon the Emperor Barbarian City that he had managed for countless years. He led a portion of the most core elite bloodlines of the Emperor Barbarian Clan in an attempt to tear through the void and escape.

However, the Shi clan seemed to have anticipated this, as two Ancestral Buddhas, who were lurking not far from the Imperial Barbarian City, made their moves simultaneously.

An invisible thread of cause and effect runs through the divine continent. No matter how the current barbarian god travels through the void or enters any secret realm, he can never escape the lock in the dark.

Finally, after escaping for hundreds of thousands of light-years, accompanied by a mournful cry filled with resentment and despair, the aura of the current Barbarian God and the last spark of the Imperial Barbarian Clan he led completely disappeared from the perception of all the powerful beings.

The once mighty and savage Diman civilization, which had stood for millions of years on the shattered star sea, was utterly destroyed. Its vast territory, endless resources, and even some of its remaining descendants all became spoils of war for the Shi clan.

This sudden change was like dropping a super bomb on an already tense and shattered sea of ​​stars, with a huge shockwave sweeping across every corner of the starry sea.

Fear is spreading, and order is collapsing.

All civilizations have realized that what the Shi race has demonstrated is not only its formidable strength, but also its all-pervasive infiltration capabilities and its ruthless methods of extermination.

Moreover, the key point is that the Shi Clan has surprisingly converted tens or even hundreds of billions of elite Imperial Barbarian Protectors, which is what truly alarms all civilizations in the Shattered Star Sea.

In the past, the Buddhist clan was also keen to convert various powerful alien races into protectors of their own Buddhist sect, but that was relatively speaking. Never before had they converted tens or hundreds of billions of protectors at once, and they were all elites of the fourth rank or above.

Upon receiving this news, the leaders of all civilizations immediately thought of only one thing: this was far from the end. The massive increase in troops meant that the Shi Clan had only one purpose: their current expansion was just the beginning, and the subsequent bloody expansion and invasion would be even more rapid and brutal.

And indeed, not long after, the Shakya civilization, making no attempt to conceal its actions, once again wielded its sword. Countless Buddhist soldiers and an even more astonishing army of Buddhist protectors were mobilized, launching an even more frenzied expedition centered on the Shakya's original fourteen galactic clusters. The chaos that shattered the star sea was thus set in motion. "The Shakya, how dare they?"

"The Chaotic Divine Continent is already chaotic enough, what exactly are these bald monks trying to do?"

"The Shattered Star Sea is about to descend into chaos!"

"Aren't the Eternals and Titans going to do anything about it?"

"Don't overthink it. Right now, most of the fighting force of these two races is tied up in the Sky Ape Star Realm. As long as the Shi Clan doesn't directly clash with them, why would they have the time to interfere?"

……

For a time, all the prominent civilizations in the shattered star sea were discussing this, but none of them were willing to be the first to speak out. They all chose to watch from the sidelines and wait for the situation to develop.

The same applies to the newly emerging superpower of the Star Sea, the Fire Civilization.

However, it was soon difficult for all civilizations to remain uninvolved. Perhaps influenced by the Shi Clan civilization, in less than a century, another dominant civilization in the Star Sea followed suit, embarking on a bloody expansion of civilization.

"The Abyss Demon Civilization, they've actually started expanding on a large scale too?"

"It's chaos, complete chaos!"

"Quickly, summon all core high-ranking officials of the civilization and convene a civilization decision-making conference."

……

Passing on the torch of human civilization, the ultimate torch is conveyed through a communication group chat.

At this very moment, Jiang Yuan, Song Chi, Ji Heng, and other core members of the Beidou Star Lord, Tan Renhong of the Tianying Tan Clan, and other leaders of the Xin Huo Civilization were all gathered in this highest-level communication group chat.

Once everyone had arrived, Jiang Yuan spoke first:
"The reason we've summoned all the core leaders of our civilization here is to discuss the fundamental matter of the future inheritance and survival of our Passion Civilization..."

Jiang Yuan's voice echoed in the Supreme Fire communication group chat, carrying an unprecedented solemnity:
"Gentlemen, the Shakya Clan and the Abyss Demon Civilization have launched successive expansionist frenzies, the order of the Shattered Star Sea has collapsed, and chaos has arrived. Although our Torch Civilization is a newly emerging overlord, its foundation is still shallow. At this time of great change, whether to advance or retreat is fundamental to the future survival of our civilization, and we must make a joint decision."

After the words were spoken, the group chat fell into a brief silence as each core executive rapidly weighed the pros and cons.

Tan Renhong of the Tianying Tan Clan was the first to break the silence, his divine sense carrying a trace of worry:
"The actions of the Shi Clan and the Demon Civilization are crazy and cruel, and there must be a deeper meaning behind them. Our Fire Civilization has only been advancing for a short time. Although our territory is vast, it has not yet been fully digested and stabilized. Is it too risky to follow suit and expand at this time? Once the main force goes on a distant expedition, the rear will be left empty, and it is hard to guarantee that someone will not take advantage of the situation."

His concerns were not without merit, and they were quickly echoed by several seasoned and prudent elders of powerful forces. The conservatives believed that they should take this opportunity to consolidate their existing territory, rely on the Human Emperor City's solid defenses in the Chaos God Continent, observe the situation, and accumulate strength.

However, another faction, led by Ji Heng and Ying Yi, the two Human Emperors who passed on the torch, held a completely different view.

Ying Yi's voice was strong and clear:
"What Patriarch Tan said makes sense, but in chaotic times, one either advances or retreats. Why are the Buddhist and Demonic Civilizations expanding? It's simply to seize the initiative in this great upheaval, plunder resources, and strengthen themselves."

If our civilization stubbornly clings to its old ways, it may seem safe, but in reality, it will miss a golden opportunity. Once other hegemons have grown powerful through plunder, our civilization will have no chance to catch up. At that time, we may become their prey!

Ji Heng continued, her tone serious:
"What Emperor Ying said is absolutely right. Moreover, our civilization is not without the power to make progress. With Song Chi, Jiang Yuan, and Pei Dinan in charge of the Human Emperor City, and with the Time-Space Netherworld Dragon and the Three Corpse Divine Shrine, it is as solid as a rock and can ensure that the Chaos Divine Land front is safe."

As for the Shattered Star Sea, a few of us mythical warriors, along with the elite fleet of our civilization, are enough to support a large-scale expedition.

With the two sides deadlocked, everyone's attention eventually turned to Song Chi and Jiang Yuan, who had not yet expressed their opinions.

Feeling the gazes of everyone, Song Chi subtly moved his divine sense and calmly spoke:
“We understand Patriarch Tan’s concerns, but what Emperors Ji Heng and Ying Yi said is more in line with the current situation. The unusual actions of the Shi Clan and the Demon Civilization, the war supplies procurement by the City of Transcendence for thousands of years... all of this points to one point: a grand storm that will affect the entire starry sky is brewing, and its scale is far beyond what we previously imagined.”

He paused and continued:

"In this storm, staying in one corner might offer a temporary respite, but it will never guarantee survival. Only by actively confronting the fray, plundering resources, forging fleets, and enhancing strength amidst blood and fire, can we increase our chances of survival in even greater turmoil in the future. Moreover..."

Song Chi's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible certainty:

"With the Void Market of the Heavens as a strategic foothold, the logistics, troop deployment, and even emergency support of our civilization's expeditionary force will have a flexibility and fault tolerance far exceeding that of any other force. Even if we encounter an ambush by a powerful enemy, our mythical combat power can arrive in an instant. This is the greatest source of our confidence to take the initiative!"

Emperor Jiang Yuan gave his final summary, sealing the deal:
"What Song Chi said is also my opinion. Opportunities and risks coexist, but our civilization, which rose from humble beginnings, has never relied on shrinking back. Transmit my highest command:"
Effective immediately, the Civilization of Fire has entered a state of total war, and the [Fire Expeditionary Force] has been formed!
With the [Immortal Qin Ancestral Dragon], [Mysterious Yellow Crimson Yu], Mythical Asura, Thirty-Six Winged Holy Angel, and Returning Void Annihilation Whale as the core, elite fleets from various river systems were mobilized and divided into five routes to launch an expedition beyond the borders of our Burning Human Civilization!
Objective: Plunder all available resources, eliminate potential threats, and proclaim the might of our illustrious civilization!

"Yes!" In the group chat, all the core high-level personnel responded simultaneously with their divine senses, and there were no further objections.

A surge of iron will and high fighting spirit resonated within the invisible communication network.

With the resolution in place, the massive war machine of the entire Torch Civilization began to operate efficiently. Countless ordinary warships sailed out from the core shipyards of various river systems, converging into a mighty fleet torrent. Massive amounts of strategic materials were transported directly from various resource star regions in the rear to the front-line assembly star regions through the multi-dimensional teleportation platform.

Finally, with the support of hundreds of millions of warships of various ranks, each centered around a mythical warrior such as the Xuanhuang Chiyu, the Xianqin Zulong, and the Guixu Yanjing, they officially set off for star fields beyond civilization.

The expedition has begun!

Shortly after the army of the Torch Civilization set off, Song Chi, located in the Human Emperor City, once again focused his thoughts on the Myriad Realms Market within his body.

He gazed at the [High Dimension Sea] that seemed to contain endless mysteries, and then thought of the abnormality that had lasted for thousands of years in the City of Transcendence, as well as the almost frantic expansion of the Buddhist and demonic civilizations. The premonition of an impending storm in his heart grew stronger.

"What will be the end of this chaos?"

He muttered to himself, but his eyes grew increasingly resolute.

(End of this chapter)