While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 430 Grandmaster of Saint-Grade Spirit Arrays

The Maha Ancient Clan, Maha City.

Inside the grand hall that symbolized the supreme authority of the Maha Ancient Clan, more than thirty Heavenly Sovereigns gathered together.

However, the group of top experts remained deathly silent, their gazes frequently turning to the table in front of the clan leader, Maha Tian, ​​at the head of the main hall.

On the table lay a long, ice-blue scroll, radiating an overwhelming chill. Even the Heavenly Sovereigns present could feel a bone-chilling cold that penetrated to the very soul. The entire hall was frozen by this chill, with the ground and pillars covered in a thick layer of frost.

"Elders, do you still think that I, the clan leader, have made a mountain out of a molehill?"

Maha Tian's face was grim, his gaze sweeping across the entire room, his voice as cold as ice: "Last time, when nearly a tenth of the main city was destroyed, you could comfort yourselves by saying you were caught off guard. But today, this invitation arrived out of nowhere, and no matter what methods you used, you couldn't stop it in the slightest. In the end, it landed directly in front of my clan leader's table. Now, do you still think that True Emperor is an easy character to deal with?"

His gaze lingered on several pale-faced elders for a moment. The high-ranking members of the Maha Ancient Clan all lowered their heads, none daring to meet his eyes, let alone utter a word of rebuttal.

As an ancient divine race, they all possessed an inherent pride. When one-tenth of their main city was destroyed, it was enough to intimidate them, prompting them to prepare for war seriously for a period of time.

As the years went by, Chen Xiao still did not come. Some of the elders felt that Chen Xiao was just talking casually and did not dare to really cause trouble for the Maha Ancient Clan. As a result, their preparations for war became more and more perfunctory.

Maha Tian was somewhat special; although he was extremely domineering and ambitious, he never doubted Chen Xiao's words.

The visiting card that flew into the hall today is enough to prove that he was right.

"Hmph, since you have nothing more to say, then get out of here! Go back and do your own thing. In today's battle, no matter the cost, even if it results in mutual destruction, we must not let that True Emperor escape unscathed! Otherwise, my Maha Ancient Clan will be reduced to a stepping stone for the Purple Cloud Palace, with no chance of ever rising again!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Maha Tian sternly dismissed the elders.

He was domineering and arrogant, with a strong sense of self-confidence. Even though Chen Xiao's methods had exceeded his capabilities, Mohe Tian still firmly believed that he would not lose this battle!

After all, no matter how extraordinary Chen Xiao is, could he possibly surpass the Heavenly Supreme in just a few decades?

Even with a high estimate, the fact that he cultivated to the Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme in a few decades is already an extraordinary miracle.

As for Maha Tian, ​​he is now a mid-stage Saint-level Heavenly Sovereign. Looking at the entire Great Thousand World, there are fewer than two people whose cultivation surpasses his.

If he were to add some of the Maha Ancient Clan's trump cards, he would have no fear whatsoever even if he were to directly confront a late-stage Saint-level Heavenly Sovereign.

Therefore, Maha Tian was absolutely certain that, with neither side willing to back down, the worst outcome for the Maha Ancient Clan would be a mutually destructive fight with Chen Xiao.

However, even with these concerns, Maha Deva would not back down.

Decades ago, when Mohe You led his people to Zixiao Palace, the conflict between the two forces had become irreconcilable. Not to mention that Mohe You and his party all perished, which made their relationship irreconcilable.

Sometimes, Maha Tian envied Chen Xiao for being able to fight without any scruples. He had even considered going to Zixiao Palace to fight back himself.

Unfortunately, even Mohe Tian knew he couldn't replicate Chen Xiao's palm strike from decades ago. He had no confidence that he could stop Chen Xiao if they faced each other.

Such a ruthless killer would be a nightmare for the Mahagu tribe if he were to escape.

Therefore, after careful consideration, he made the decision to prepare for battle and wait for the enemy to tire themselves out!

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Time passed by second by second, and before we knew it, it was dusk.

The setting sun, like blood, spilled across the sky above Maha City, casting a somber yet beautiful halo over this ancient Maha tribe's capital.

Seeing that Chen Xiao still hadn't appeared, many elders of the Maha Ancient Clan couldn't help but murmur among themselves.

Could it be that the true emperor was merely toying with them and had no intention of actually coming?

Looking back, this was the stronghold of the Maha Ancient Clan. It was quite presumptuous of the True Emperor to come here alone; it didn't seem like a wise move.

Just as this subtle relaxation was beginning to emerge among the elders, an invisible pressure suddenly descended slowly from the heavens above.

The oppressive force was neither violent nor frenzied, yet it felt like a vast universe pressing down upon the entire city of Maha, silently enveloping it.

In that instant, countless members of the Maha Ancient Clan, elders, and even ordinary Heavenly Sovereigns in the city felt their souls sink, as if locked by an invisible eye, and even their breathing became stagnant.

Inside the main hall, Maha Tian, ​​who had been sitting upright in the main seat with his eyes closed in meditation, suddenly opened his eyes.

Within his pupils, a raging torrent of emotions surged.

"This aura—"

He suddenly stood up, his expression extremely solemn. He could clearly feel that familiar aura coming from beyond the heavens, like a boundless sea of ​​stars, and his Maha Ancient Clan was like a lone boat in the sea.

Just as Mohetian was moved, a crack silently appeared in the void above Mohe City.

Immediately following, a tall and slender figure slowly emerged from the void.

His moon-white robes fluttered in the wind, his face was calm and expressionless, and with each blink of his eyes he took in the movements of every corner of the city of Maha below. With each step he took, the entire city of Maha trembled slightly, as if bowing down to him.

"True Emperor! You actually dare to intrude into my Maha Ancient Clan alone!"

A sharp shout rang out from the city, and more than thirty figures suddenly rushed out.

At the same time, the protective arrays of Maha City were activated with a roar.

Golden divine patterns rose from the depths of the earth, like ancient divine chains stretching across the sky, layer upon layer of light curtains blooming, firmly enveloping the entire city.

Each of these great formations contains the power to destroy the world. They were rebuilt by the Maha Ancient Clan over the past few decades at great cost. Even a Heavenly Sovereign would find it difficult to shake them in the slightest, and might even be instantly annihilated into nothingness if they were not careful.

More than thirty Heavenly Sovereigns simultaneously took to the air, their spiritual power vast and boundless, like an abyss and a sea. Their auras were connected, and their gazes were like knives, locking onto the moon-white figure in the void through layers of light.

Chen Xiao did not stop them. He glanced at the old man who had spoken earlier, who was now glaring at him angrily.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Since I have sent a formal invitation, I naturally have to come and pay my respects. Otherwise, wouldn't I be letting down all your hard work over the years?"

"Alright, now that you're ready, I shall begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xiao didn't give the members of the Maha Ancient Clan a chance to say another word.

As the saying goes, it is impolite not to reciprocate. He came here specifically to settle scores, so there's no need to waste words.

In an instant, countless spiritual seals suddenly appeared behind Chen Xiao, like an inverted galaxy, densely packed and blotting out the sun.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people throughout the city, he took a step forward, raised his hand and waved lightly. As if on command, countless spiritual seals gathered wildly, instantly condensing into a giant spiritual seal dragon that was hundreds of thousands of feet long.

"go."

Chen Xiao casually pointed with one finger.

The Spirit Seal Dragon roared silently to the sky and crashed straight into the layers of protective spirit array light screen.

Without any earth-shattering roar or collision, the Spirit Seal Dragon merged directly into the light barrier the instant it touched it, just like a shadow.

The next moment, everyone was horrified to see that countless spiritual imprints filled the entire light screen, wandering, surging, and colliding freely within it, as if floating in the air without any support!

"Snap!" "Snap!"

Immediately following, a crisp yet deadly cracking sound suddenly resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

Amidst the terrifying beams of light, the protective array that the Maha Ancient Clan had painstakingly laid out, a defensive formation that even the Heavenly Sovereigns could not shake, shattered completely from the inside out!

Everything happened so fast that many people didn't even have a chance to react. The complex spiritual arrays that they considered an insurmountable barrier were broken so easily.

"Saint—Grandmaster of Saint-Rank Spirit Arrays!!"

For a moment, the world fell into a deathly silence. Then, an elder of the Maha Ancient Clan, who was well-versed in this art, cried out in alarm, his eyes wide open as if he had seen a ghost.

The fact that Chen Xiao could possess combat power that even the Maha Ancient Clan feared in just a few decades was already a difficult thing for them to accept.

But at this moment, Chen Xiao proved with facts that he was still a Grandmaster of Saint-grade Spirit Arrays!

How could this not terrify them?

Human strength has its limits; a person's energy is ultimately limited, so how can one possibly make progress in all aspects at the same time?

Could it be—

He was fortunate enough to obtain a peerless sacred artifact that could alter the flow of time and was useful to the Heavenly Sovereign. One day outside was equivalent to a hundred or a thousand years inside.

The powerful members of the Maha Ancient Clan were shaken to their core, utterly baffled, and could only come up with this explanation after much deliberation.

In the void millions of miles away from Maha City, dozens of figures stood proudly in the sky, their eyes gleaming with spiritual light, gazing at the ancient city where winds and clouds gathered.

Witnessing Chen Xiao effortlessly break through layer upon layer of powerful formations, the leading elder was suddenly taken aback. He then turned to look at Qing Yanjing not far away, his tone filled with astonishment.

"A True Emperor, and also a Spirit Array Master?"

"I know a little."

Qing Yanjing smiled modestly and replied, but her beautiful face was radiant and glowing, as if showing the clansmen Chen Xiao's great power was even more honorable and dignified than if she had done it herself.

Upon hearing this answer, all the powerful members of the Ancient Buddha Clan present twitched their lips slightly, exchanged glances, and looked as if they wanted to say something but hesitated.

You're already a Grandmaster of Saint-grade Spirit Arrays, and you call this just knowing a little?

A tiny bit more would be more like it!

"Sister, in terms of skill with spirit arrays, who is stronger, you or a True Emperor?"

Beside Qing Yanjing, a woman in elegant palace attire couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

Qing Yanjing's talent in spirit arrays is well-known throughout the Futu Ancient Clan. Now that her cultivation has reached the Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign level, her expertise in spirit arrays must be unfathomable.

Such questions, which involve one's own strength, are actually considered secrets. In the past, even if the two had a close relationship, the woman in palace attire would never have dared to inquire about them rashly.

But now, Qing Yanjing's relationship with the Futu Ancient Clan is extremely harmonious. The two sisters are from the same lineage and have recently become inseparable. A casual question is harmless.

As expected, Qing Yanjing showed no displeasure. Under the curious gazes of the crowd, she gently shook her head, her smile gentle yet firm: "Sister Xuan, I sought his guidance long before he advanced to the Heavenly Sovereign realm, and it remains so to this day."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience fell into a moment of stunned silence.

They naturally had no idea that what Qing Yanjing said was just the tip of the iceberg.

Chen Xiao's abilities extend far beyond spirit arrays.

He seemed to be proficient in everything, from battle formations and spirit insects to weapon crafting, talismans, and puppets.

Anyway, whenever the girls and boys in the family, including Xun'er and Cailin, and even Qing Yanjing herself, encountered any difficulties or confusions and asked him for advice, he could answer them with ease and never seemed to be stumped.

"So powerful, amazing. Hehe, let's keep watching. With the True Emperor's personality, the Maha Ancient Clan will probably have a hard time getting out of this." Fu Tu Xuan chuckled.

Previously, when the idea of ​​a marriage alliance was considered, both the Futu Ancient Clan and the Maha Ancient Clan had their own ulterior motives. Now that the Futu Ancient Clan has completely sided with the Zixiao Palace, Futu Xuan is naturally gloating over the misfortune of the Maha Ancient Clan.

Awakened from the harsh reality of the broken spirit array, the elders of the Maha Ancient Clan dared not give Chen Xiao any chance to make a move, as if they were afraid that if he pressed his palm down again, it would cause countless casualties.

In an instant, the eyes of the more than thirty Heavenly Sovereigns exchanged glances, their formations changed abruptly, and they formed groups of three, one defending and two attacking, launching a fierce attack from all directions.

"The Maha Heavenly Bell!"

"Mahayana is immeasurable!"

"Three Kingdoms Return to Origin!"

The roars shattered the heavens as the Heavenly Sovereigns unleashed their divine powers, and terrifying spiritual storms swept across the land. Even the city of Maha below was torn apart into bottomless abysses, the cracks stretching to the horizon. The entire continent seemed on the verge of collapse at any moment.

At this moment, those below the Heavenly Sovereign level do not even have the right to watch the battle from afar. If they have even a sliver of sense probing into the high-altitude battlefield, they will be instantly annihilated.

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More than thirty Heavenly Sovereigns joined forces to attack, a scene that had not been seen in the Great Thousand World for countless years. If an uninformed person saw it, they would probably think that they were besieging some Heavenly Demon Emperor from beyond the realm. The terrifying pressure rushed out of the Maha Continent in an instant and swept wildly towards the surrounding continents.

In an instant, countless powerful figures changed their expressions drastically. Immediately, they called upon their friends and rushed towards the Maha Continent.

On the high-altitude battlefield, Chen Xiao's thoughts stirred slightly, and a layer of chaotic divine light enveloped his entire body.

"It's the Three Primal Chaos Mother Light! Don't get close!" a powerful member of the Maha Ancient Clan roared.

The so-called preparation for war is not just about setting up spirit arrays and improving cultivation; information and intelligence are also of paramount importance.

The methods Chen Xiao had displayed in public were already mastered by the powerful members of the Maha Ancient Clan.

Unfortunately, knowing is not the same as being able to resist.

Seeing that the three Heavenly Sovereigns at the forefront were already within ten thousand feet of him, Chen Xiao smiled slightly and raised his hand to wave lightly.

laugh!laugh!laugh!

Like a rainbow piercing the sun, the Primordial Chaos Light transformed into an unparalleled sharp sword, piercing straight through the three people's layers of defense.

One swipe, and the physical body vanishes into nothingness!

If you refresh it again, not a trace of your soul will remain!

In the blink of an eye, a Celestial Sovereign at the early stage of Immortal Rank and two Celestial Sovereigns at the Spirit Rank vanished into thin air, as if they had never existed in this world.

This scene caused the powerful members of the Maha Ancient Clan to tremble with fear, and their momentum for attack suddenly faltered.

"How dare you be distracted in the midst of battle? Gentlemen, do you look down on me?"

Chen Xiao chuckled, understandingly pulling everyone's scattered thoughts back to normal.

Then, he neither dodged nor avoided, nor even made any defense, letting the overwhelming divine powers crash down on him like a world-destroying torrent.

boom!

boom!!

The terrifying energies collided wildly, and the entire space instantly turned into chaos under the bombardment of the Heavenly Sovereigns. All tangible matter and intangible power were annihilated within it.

However, in the next breath, the powerful members of the Maha Ancient Clan, as well as the Heavenly Sovereigns who had come from all directions to watch the battle, were horrified to see a figure slowly and steadily step out from that chaotic destruction.

His smile remained unchanged, and not only were his injuries not visible, but even his clothes were not disheveled in the slightest!

"Is this the Heavenly Sovereign?"

At that moment, everyone who witnessed it felt a sense of unease.

This is especially true for those Heavenly Sovereigns.

Having reached this level, they are even more aware of the strength that should be present at this level. Even a Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign, though terrifyingly powerful, is still within their comprehension.

But the performance of this True Emperor completely shattered their understanding of the Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme!

"Brother Futu, the Maha Ancient Clan has made a great contribution to the Great Thousand World by protecting the Eternal Immortal Body. Maha Tian also has the potential to reach the late stage of Saint Rank. Could you join me in persuading the True Emperor to show mercy later?"

In a void, Qin Tian appeared beside Fu Tu Xuan at some point, and after a long silence, he finally spoke.

The Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme is not comparable to the Spirit-grade or Immortal-grade; the loss of even one of them is a tremendous loss to the Great Thousand Worlds.

It would be one thing if they had perished at the hands of the evil races from beyond the realm, but to die in internal strife is truly a pity.

Upon hearing this, Fu Tu Xuan chuckled and said, "Brother Qin Tian, ​​you think too highly of me. I can't stop a True Emperor from doing whatever he wants. You've come to the wrong person."

Upon hearing this, Qin Tian realized what was happening.

Among these people, if anyone could change Chen Xiao's mind, it wouldn't be the strongest, Fu Tu Xuan, but his bedmate, Qing Yan Jing!

However, Qing Yanjing shook her head before Qin Tian could even speak, asking in confusion, "Elder Qin, have you forgotten what my husband said last time?"

Qin Tian gave a wry smile. He hadn't forgotten Chen Xiao's words. Seeing Chen Xiao's strength today had greatly inspired him, but when he thought about the losses in this battle, he couldn't control his old habit.

Seeing that Qin Tian seemed to have given up on the idea, Qing Yanjing didn't press him any further and softened her tone considerably.

"Elder Qin, there is no need to worry. My husband came to the Maha Ancient Clan this time only to settle the grudges completely, so as to avoid being remembered by others. Although I am not afraid, I am still annoyed. Once the Maha Ancient Clan loses its ability to retaliate, my husband will stop. He is not a bloodthirsty person."