Chapter 642: The Challenge of the Emperor's Domineering Blood

At Ye Wushuang's question, Mengyun Wulei replied, "The Celestial Desolation Army in Lingxiao City has been reorganized. Also, the million-li-long Great Wall is nearly complete. Why don't you go take a look?"

During this period, progress in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains had also gone smoothly, establishing a connection to the Endless Wilderness!

Ye Wushuang fell into thought. The training in the War Fortress was proceeding on schedule, and everyone had improved to their fullest potential.

However, Ye Wushuang was worried. 'When will Heaven awaken?'

According to King Yama's warning, it would be even sooner. Ye Wushuang suspected that Heaven had sensed something, which was why its awakening was being moved up!

Therefore, for Ye Wushuang, time was of the essence.

He simply didn't have the time to unite the entire Grand Emperor Domain.

After all, powerful groups like the Original People had unfathomably deep foundations stretching back to Ancient Times, making them difficult to conquer with his current forces.

Beyond that, the Half-Demon Race, Huanying Country, the Saint Ruins, the Three Thousand Seas, and others were likely guarded by Pseudo-Saints or even stronger experts. It would be unwise to provoke them.

More importantly, he still had to face the terrifying Celestial Dome!

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Ye Wushuang frown, Ye Rou asked with concern.

"It's nothing. Don't worry."

Ye Wushuang's expression softened as he smiled at Ye Rou. Then, he said to the group, "Let's go take a look outside."

With that, Ye Wushuang strode away.

The others watched his departing figure, sensing the heavy burden he carried.

'Perhaps it's time for the kid to tell everyone.'

Star Elder sighed. 'This heavy burden shouldn't be his to bear alone.'

'He started out trying to save his family and friends, but now he's trying to save the entire Grand Emperor Domain!'

'He probably never even imagined it would come to this!'

After a moment of thought, Star Elder followed Ye Wushuang out of the War Fortress.

Lingxiao City now resembled a military stronghold. The disciples from every faction had been mixed together and drafted into the army, where they were being trained as soldiers.

A solemn, murderous air permeated the entire city.

In the City Lord's Mansion, Ye Wushuang sat at the head of the main hall.

Star Elder, Pann Xing, Mengyun Pojun, and the three ancestors were present. Also in attendance were Nangong Liuyun, Yunn Tianyang, and the heads of other Major Influences.

All eyes were on Ye Wushuang. He was now, without a doubt, the foremost figure in the Endless Wilderness.

"I've gathered you all here today because I have two things to discuss."

Ye Wushuang began without preamble.

Everyone listened intently, not daring to underestimate him just because he was of a younger generation.

They knew from past events that this young man's schemes were terrifying to the extreme, enough to make one's blood run cold.

The leaders of the Major Influences, in particular, were quite afraid of him.

"The first matter concerns the apocalypse."

When Ye Wushuang gravely uttered the word "apocalypse," all the elders in the room were startled.

"I'm sure you've all heard the legends of the apocalypse, so I won't go into detail. You should all understand the destruction it brings. The people of the Grand Emperor Domain, regardless of their Cultivation or status, will be slaughtered like ants, annihilated without exception!"

As Ye Wushuang spoke, the faces of everyone present drained of color, and all eyes fixed upon him.

"Pavilion Master, are you saying the apocalypse is coming?"

Nangong Liuyun asked gravely, having guessed the truth and voicing the question on everyone's mind.

"That's right." Ye Wushuang nodded slightly. "The apocalypse is not just a legend; it's real, and it will soon descend upon us all. When it does, no one will be spared—not the Overlords, not the Major Influences, not even the common person. That, of course, includes everyone in this room. Our greatest enemy is the Celestial Dome that reigns high above!"

"So it's the Celestial Dome…"

The expressions of the three Yun Dao Ancestors were grim and heavy. They were all too aware of what Ye Wushuang was describing.

"The Celestial Dome is the executioner of this apocalypse. Therefore, to survive, we must prepare in advance for a war against the heavens. We will confront the Celestial Dome, and if possible, we will destroy it."

"I don't care if any of you have ulterior motives; I don't have time to deal with it. My only demand is that you become stronger. Do whatever it takes to become stronger. When the time is right, the flames of war will reach the Celestial Dome. It will be them or us—either the Celestial Dome falls, or we perish!"

"This isn't just for my sake; it's for your own. If you want to live, you have to be willing to risk it all!"

Ye Wushuang told them everything, though he deliberately concealed the identity of the ultimate enemy: Heaven.

Time was short. Since he couldn't forcibly unite the Grand Emperor Domain, forming an alliance was his only option. After all, when the nest is overturned, can any egg remain intact?

If the others refused to resist, their only fate was annihilation.

In response to Ye Wushuang's words, many of them frowned. But after a moment of contemplation, they all nodded.

First, their lives were in Ye Wushuang's hands. If he wanted them dead, they would die. If he ordered them to attack the Celestial Dome, they had no choice but to obey.

Besides, as Ye Wushuang had said, no one could escape the apocalypse. To not fight meant certain death. To fight meant there was at least a chance.

"When the war against the heavens is over, if you are still alive, I promise to grant you your freedom. So, I advise you not to try any funny business."

Ye Wushuang added.

"Freedom!"

That one word made everyone's breath quicken. If they won and survived, they could regain their freedom!

For the sake of that freedom, they had to give it their all. It was an offer they couldn't refuse.

Everyone nodded in unison.

"The second matter."

Unsurprised by their agreement, Ye Wushuang continued, "In the war against the heavens, you will face the mighty Celestial Dome. Without formidable Combat Power, you will be nothing more than cannon fodder. Therefore, my order is for the entire Celestial Desolation Army to use the Endless Wilderness and the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains as their training grounds. Furthermore, the three of you will oversee things, supported by the Elder Legion."

Ye Wushuang's gaze fell upon the three Yun Dao Ancestors.

"We understand."

The three ancestors nodded, giving Ye Wushuang a strange look.

'Whatever Ye Wushuang's personal motives were, this war against the heavens was for the good of all. And yet, they were tasked with killing him. It felt like a gross betrayal, repaying kindness with malice.'

"Since that's settled, all of you, go and make your preparations."

Ye Wushuang said nothing more. Time was short, and he had to consolidate the forces of the Grand Emperor Domain as quickly as possible.

At his words, the group rose and began to file out.

RUMBLE!

Suddenly, the Firmament roiled, darkening half the sky. A terrifying aura descended, suppressing all life below.

"There's a disturbance in the Firmament!"

Countless experts looked toward the sky, their faces pale with horror.

"Ye Wushuang! I shall await you in the Saint-Ending Cloud Sea! I will give you one year. For every day you are late, I will slaughter one million people. I will continue until the Grand Emperor Domain is wiped out and everyone you know is dead!"

"My Emperor's Domineering Blood will sunder your Holy Body!"

These two arrogant declarations thundered across the Grand Emperor Domain. The wielder of the Emperor's Domineering Blood had challenged Ye Wushuang, possessor of the Holy Body!

The threat to annihilate the Grand Emperor Domain and slaughter everyone connected to Ye Wushuang if he failed to appear reeked of tyranny, cold-blooded cruelty, and a complete disregard for mortal lives.

PS: Things are busy today, so we'll see about a third chapter!