After the Skyfall

Chapter 966 The Heavenly King's Challenge
Although Li Yi wanted to establish his authority, he did not want to kill a member of the royal family right away, especially a member of the royal family with potential and background like the Divine Flying King.

He established his authority to reduce trouble, not to increase it.

However, it was clear that the young and impetuous Divine Flying King could not withstand the provocation of Li Yi's words. He immediately flew into a rage and said, "Since my birth, I have never been defeated in a battle against someone of the same realm. I have also sparred with other powerful clans' prodigies and won nine consecutive matches. Divine Flying King, I know that you are a direct descendant of the royal family who has returned from outside, so I do not want to bully you. Therefore, I invite you to a battle against someone of the same realm."

"Why are you babbling on and on with all that nonsense? Are you going to accept the challenge or not?"

Li Yi frowned slightly, then glanced at it: "You want to use the outcome of a battle to seize my Heavenly Emperor Weapon? No problem, I can agree to fight you. But if you lose, what will you use to compensate me?"

"Since it's a bet, it should be fair, not me betting the Heavenly Emperor's Weapon against you while you offer nothing but empty words?"

The Flying God King roared, "If I lose, I'll agree to any conditions you set. Name your price, and I'll give you whatever you want!"

"Give me whatever you want?" Li Yi sneered. "Can you produce a Heavenly Emperor Weapon? If you can, I can fight you. Otherwise, don't waste my time. I came to the Kingdom of Gods not to play with you, but to cultivate. The Heavenly King Realm is not my limit. I want to continue cultivating and become a God Emperor."

"Coward, you're just using cultivation as an excuse to avoid fighting," the Divine Flying Heavenly King rebuked. "As a Heavenly King of the Celestial Race, no one would refuse a challenge from another."

Li Yi said, "I told you, you're too weak. Killing you would bring me trouble."

“Then let’s go to the Heavenly Platform and start a life-or-death battle,” said the Divine Flying King. “Even if I die on the Heavenly Platform, you won’t have to pay any price.”

Li Yi shook his head slightly and said, "You're really naive. Whether there's trouble or not doesn't depend on the stage, but on the audience. You're so young and you're already a direct descendant of the Heavenly Kings, with six Heavenly Kings guarding you. Do I need to elaborate on your background and power? Killing you will only bring me endless trouble."

The other party was a hothead, but he was not.

"This won't work, that won't work, then what do you want?" The Divine Flying Heavenly King was furious, his whole body radiating divine light, as if he was about to manifest his divine form and take action at any moment.

Seeing this, Li Yi knew that it was impossible for him to get the other party to leave with just a few words.

Then, as if remembering something, he suddenly changed the subject and said, "Since you want the Heavenly Emperor's Weapon, fine, I'll give you a chance, and also give all the direct descendants of the royal family a chance."

"I will go to the Heavenly God Platform with you to fight, but not today, in ten days. Ten days later, come to the Heavenly God Platform to challenge me. Any Heavenly King of the Heavenly God Clan can come, but I will only fight five rounds. After five rounds, if I still win, then no Heavenly King can covet my Heavenly Emperor Weapon. And the loser, whether dead or alive, must hand over all his privileges."

"Of course, it's no use saying that. Go to your clan's God Emperor and get his approval before issuing the Heavenly Emperor's Decree."

Li Yi's gaze turned cold: "Divine Flying King, I've given you the chance. Whether you can make it or not is up to you."

I thought the Heavenly King of Divine Flight would be hesitant, but he readily agreed: "Alright, I will ask the God Emperor to give the order that we fight on the Heavenly God Platform in ten days. Remember to bring your Heavenly Emperor's weapon."

"Walk."

Upon seeing that Li Yi had agreed, the Divine Flying King did not linger and immediately left with his subordinates.

The Celestial Clan values ​​promises above all else; they always keep their word. Therefore, Li Yi's promises are never doubted.

Li Yi watched the Flying Heavenly King leave.

At the same time, he thought to himself, "As expected, this royal direct descendant has a God Emperor behind him. I just don't know if it's the Haoguang God Emperor or the Zhenyue God Emperor standing behind him."

Regardless, Li Yi achieved his goal.

He needs to prove his absolute strength through the Heavenly Emperor's weapon and five major battles.

If he wins, his treatment will naturally increase several times over, and his fame will soar. Of course, if he loses, he will lose the Emperor Furnace of Time, a price that will be equally heavy.

However, that's how spiritual practice is; if you don't advance, you'll regress. Many times, you can't stop, because if you stop, others will step on you to move forward.

When Li Yi was a divine general, he didn't even have the qualifications to leave behind the Heavenly Emperor's weapon.

Now, at least I can protect this Heavenly Emperor's Weapon with my own abilities.

"Using the Heavenly Emperor's weapon as a wager to challenge the Heavenly King level experts of the entire Heavenly God Clan, isn't that a bit too risky?" At this moment, Heavenly King Hanshan asked with a solemn expression.

Having just returned to the Kingdom of Gods, they've already made such a huge fuss. If they fail, they'll lose the Heavenly Emperor's Weapon and might even perish on the Heavenly God Platform.

"Only by getting through this hurdle can I soar to new heights, right?" Li Yi said calmly. "Moreover, I don't think I will lose. I was invincible among my peers when I was at the Heavenly General Realm, and I believe I will be the same when I reach the Heavenly King Realm."

"If we lose, the Heavenly Emperor's Army is lost, and there's nothing to regret. Besides, even if I don't accept the challenge, do you think things will calm down?"

Li Yi paused for a moment and continued, "I understand the Celestial Clan. They won't stop until they are completely defeated. Also, Heavenly King Hanshan, please contact the various tribes of the Celestial Clan in the next few days to see which tribes are willing to submit to me. If they are willing, send their Guardian Heavenly Kings over. If they are not willing, then forget it."

He also wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to gather some forces that were genuinely willing to bet on him.

One cannot make a difference on one's own; one definitely needs other people.

But what he needs is timely help, not kicking someone when they're down.

“Alright, I understand. I will try my best to contact some tribes for you before the great battle begins.” King Hanshan nodded.

Li Yi said, "Remember to tell them about the competition in ten days. Don't hide it from them."

"I know." Having cultivated for many years, the Cold Mountain Heavenly King naturally understood Li Yi's thoughts. She also disliked those who only wanted to take advantage without giving anything in return.

"Then it's settled. I'll adjust myself in the next ten days to prepare for the battle." Li Yi then flew into the Heavenly King Palace and disappeared.

soon.

In a corner of the Heavenly King's Palace, Yin and Yang energies emerged, and five-colored light shimmered across the sky.

Li Yi doesn't need to cultivate during these ten days; he only needs to master a few more divine abilities of the Celestial Race and integrate them with himself.

With the departure of the Divine Flying King.

soon.

The news that the Heavenly King Taiyi was going to use the Heavenly Emperor's weapon as a wager to accept the challenge from the five Heavenly Kings immediately spread like wildfire throughout the Heavenly God Kingdom. Although it was unknown from whom the news was leaked, that did not matter.

The important thing is that this is an opportunity for all the Heavenly Kings to obtain the Heavenly Emperor's Weapon.

Suddenly, the once peaceful Kingdom of Gods became somewhat chaotic, with all the Heavenly Kings eager to try their luck and seize the opportunity to obtain the Heavenly Weapon.

Perhaps because this matter had such a great impact, two God Emperors of the Celestial Clan directly intervened: one was the Mountain-Suppressing God Emperor, and the other was the Nine Heavens God Emperor.

They issued an imperial decree to select five top experts from among the Heavenly Kings to challenge Taiyi and obtain the Heavenly King Weapon.

Since Li Yi was willing to give them a chance, and the God Emperor was also willing to grant Li Yi's request, they would only fight five matches. After five matches, if they could not take away the Heavenly Emperor's Weapon, not only would everyone have nothing to say, but even the two God Emperors would be willing to support Taiyi in the future. Anyone who dared to take it again would be considered an enemy of them.

However, many people do not believe that Taiyi, who has recently returned to the royal family line, has the strength to fight against the Heavenly King of the entire Heavenly God Royal Family.

Even if only five people are selected, those five will definitely be top-tier experts, and it's inevitable that they will take the Heavenly Emperor's Weapon. It's just a matter of who ends up with it.

It should be noted that some Heavenly Kings, though they are Heavenly Kings, have already taken steps toward becoming God Emperors, and have taken very far steps. Their combat power is beyond the imagination of ordinary Heavenly Kings.

These powerful Heavenly Kings don't usually come out, but if it's a Heavenly Emperor's weapon, it can definitely lure them out.

"We've sent our tribe's most powerful king to participate in this competition. We don't know if we'll be able to secure a challenge spot, but we have to give it a try."

"It's time for our royal family's direct descendant, the Heavenly King, to take the stage."

"Although I am not a direct descendant, I am not necessarily incapable of rebelling against the royal family."

Powerful tribes are stirring, while a king of extraordinary strength decides to no longer hide and wants to come out and fight, as well as to prove his own power.

At the same time, a Heavenly Emperor's weapon made everyone aware of the Heavenly King Taiyi.

If he loses too easily, that's fine. But if he wins, then without a doubt, he is the strongest Heavenly King recognized within the Heavenly God Royal Family, and no one will question it.

As for how to select the five Heavenly Kings who challenge Taiyi, this is a headache for Zhenyue God Emperor and Jiutian God Emperor. They dare not let a hothead like Shenfei Heavenly King challenge Taiyi.

Even if one intends to keep this Heavenly Emperor Weapon within the royal family's direct line, one must still possess the necessary strength.

There are many direct descendant Heavenly Kings with potential and strength like the Flying Heavenly King, but when it comes to a life-or-death battle on the Heavenly God Platform, you are still somewhat inexperienced.

Let's hold a public selection for five Heavenly Kings.

Finally, considering the honor of the Celestial Race and the subsequent impact, the two God Emperors decided to hold a grand selection to choose the five strongest Heavenly Kings within ten days.

As for whether the direct descendants of the Heavenly Kings can secure a spot, that depends on their own abilities.

With the plan finalized.

Soon, the Heavenly Kings began to carry out the orders, setting up a competition venue within the territory of the Heavenly Kings to select the five strongest Heavenly Kings.

The two God Emperors were also very generous. If anyone stood out, they would be given the treatment of a direct descendant of the Heavenly Kings and would also receive a reward from the Heavenly Emperor.

Since we're going to do it, let's make it a big event. Let's add some fun to the peaceful Kingdom of Gods and also encourage our people to improve their cultivation.

In short, this is a beneficial and harmless thing.

To ensure his victory and protect his Heavenly Emperor Weapon, Li Yi used the Time-Bound Imperial Furnace to refine the blood of the Heavenly Venerable and accumulate the power of creation.

He intercepted the power of creation, sealed it within the Mystic Gate, and kept it as his trump card.

He refused to believe he would lose, even with the power of the Celestial Venerable as his trump card.

Although it might seem a bit unfair, isn't a competition all about strength and skill? Isn't the power of creation one's own body's own power? It's not like I sealed away a Heavenly Venerable's attack.

However, it is also hoped that there is such a powerful opponent within the Celestial Race that can force out one's own power of creation.

(End of this chapter)