Chapter 1268: Chapter 958: Absorbing the Chaotic Star Sea

Just as the Dragon-Riding Sect and the various forces of the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region were preparing to flee the domain, suddenly, an overwhelming pressure enveloped the entire star region in an instant.

Under this pressure, not a single cultivator could move an inch, not even the Saints.

Moreover, it was quickly discovered that the space of the entire Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region had been locked down; it had become like a prison, and they were all trapped within.

The countenances of those Saints turned deathly pale in an instant. A pressure that could pervade an entire star domain and lock down its space could only belong to a Great Emperor.

That is to say, a Great Emperor from the Chaotic Star Sea has arrived in the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region!

How is this possible!

Although the Chaotic Star Sea appears to be right next to the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region, the distance between them is unknown, and logically even a Great Emperor would need some time to travel. How could they have arrived at the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region so quickly?

Could it be that the Sum Emperor had not just one Great Emperor by his side? In order to prevent their escape, had the Sum Emperor already arranged for a Great Emperor to be stationed at the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region?

Considering this possibility, all the Saint Cultivators of the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region were plunged into despair.

At this moment, the robust voice of the Golden Armor Emperor spread throughout the star domain, “Cultivators above the Guixu Realm Eighth Layer, immediately submit your Lifeblood Essence! Otherwise! Death!”

Hearing this, the cultivators of the Dragon-Riding Sect were on the verge of tears. They had just offended the Imperial Mountain Quasi-Emperor and had been thinking of escaping when they found themselves suppressed by a Great Emperor. If they continued to stay in the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region, the Imperial Mountain Quasi-Emperor would certainly find a way to eliminate them all.

Now only one option remained, and that was to fully submit to the Daxia Dynasty, to become the lapdogs of the Empire. Under the protection of the Daxia Dynasty, even if the Imperial Mountain Quasi-Emperor wanted to do something to the Dragon-Riding Sect, he would have to consider the Sum Emperor’s wishes.

With this in mind, Wu Peng immediately said to the cultivators of the Dragon-Riding Sect, “Obey the Great Emperor’s command, hand over your Lifeblood Essence!”

As soon as Wu Peng’s words fell, all the cultivators of the Dragon-Riding Sect above the Guixu Realm Eighth Layer gave up their Lifeblood Essence, and the next moment, the Lifeblood Essence floating in the air all flew into the hands of the Golden Armor Emperor outside the Skyfire World.

After collecting the Lifeblood Essence of those cultivators, the Golden Armor Emperor respectfully presented it to Lu Chen, saying, “My lord, there are still a few Saint Cultivators who have not submitted their Lifeblood Essence. How would you like to handle them?”

Lu Chen chuckled lightly, there are always a few who harbor the hope of getting lucky, thinking that the Great Emperor will not notice they haven’t handed over their Lifeblood Essence. But the Great Emperor’s divine sense covers the entire star domain; how could those Saints possibly hide?

Lu Chen collected all of Wu Peng’s Lifeblood Essence and then said, “Since they do not wish to submit, then just kill them all.”

Although Lu Chen needed to expand his influence, if his subordinates did not obey, if he directed them east and they went west, then having many subordinates would be useless. This was a good opportunity to eliminate some to deter the disloyal.

Hearing Lu Chen’s order, the Golden Armor Emperor by Lu Chen’s side did not hesitate. He raised his hand, and immediately, powers of Laws spread from the Golden Armor Emperor’s hand. The next moment, above several locations in the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region where Saints were hiding, a massive golden hand appeared.

Feeling the presence of that golden hand, those Saints panicked and tried to escape, but soon they realized they were immobilized, unable to move. They could only watch helplessly as the massive golden hand fell upon them, crushing both their bodies and Divine Souls.

Beneath a Great Emperor, all are but ants. Saints might contest a Quasi-Emperor, but faced with a Great Emperor at the peak of power, they have no option but to be unilaterally crushed.

After dealing with those Saints, the Golden Armor Emperor respectfully reported to Lu Chen, “My lord, those Saints have been dealt with.”

Lu Chen nodded and commanded, “Have all the leaders of the first-tier forces within the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region come to the Skyfire World to see me immediately.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Following that, the voice of the Great Emperor once again resounded in the minds of all Cultivators within the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region.

“All leaders of the first-rate forces, proceed immediately to the Skyfire World to pay homage to your master!”

Upon hearing this telepathic message, the leaders of the major forces of the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region did not hesitate at all and immediately flew towards the Skyfire World, especially Wu Peng of the Dragon-Riding Sect.

They had offended the Imperial Mountain Quasi-Emperor, and now clinging to the Sum Emperor’s coattails was their only way to avoid the Imperial Mountain Quasi-Emperor’s retaliation; otherwise, they were surely doomed.

Before long, the leaders of all the first-rate forces within the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region had arrived in the void of the Skyfire World, and when they saw Lu Chen, everyone was struck with disbelief.

Their secondary bodies had already transmitted Lu Chen’s appearance to their primary bodies through Divine Sense, so they all knew what the Sum Emperor looked like.

What people found somewhat unbelievable was that the Sum Emperor had arrived in the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region in such a short span of time; how had he managed this?

Could it be that the Sum Emperor before them was an avatar? Had he actually been in the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region all along?

Now it seemed like this was the only possible explanation, right?

Unaware of the matter regarding the Saint Level teleportation gateway, people could only treat the Lu Chen before them as either his primary body or an avatar.

However, now was not the time to be concerned about these matters. The skies of the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region had changed, and from this point forward, they were all merely subjects of the Daxia Dynasty, the servants of the Sum Emperor.

The thought of becoming someone else’s servants, of losing their freedom, made the faces of all the leaders of the forces present look extremely ugly, each displaying an expression akin to constipation.

Lu Chen cast a glance over all the leaders of the forces present and said indifferently, “It seems that you are somewhat reluctant to accept this?”

Upon hearing his words, people hurriedly performed salutations and said, “We are wholeheartedly convinced!”

Lu Chen did not continue speaking. His gaze swept over these individuals, and he used the system to identify their personal data.

This time he had subdued twenty-three Saints, none of whom had a Loyalty exceeding forty.

However, Lu Chen did not care whether their Loyalty was high or not. Given that he held their Lifeblood Essence in his hands, even if they were unwilling in their hearts to pledge allegiance to him, they had to heed his words; otherwise, he could eliminate them with just a thought.

Lu Chen did not intend to say much at this moment; the reason he had summoned these people was merely to check their personal data. Now that he had a basic grasp of their situations, the next step was simply to integrate the entire Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region under the rule of the Daxia Dynasty.

Then Lu Chen said, “From today onward, the Imperial Mountain Domain Star Region is incorporated into the rule of the Daxia Dynasty, and you all are subjects of the Daxia Dynasty.”

“Alright, you may return today. In one month’s time, Your Majesty will convene a Cultivators’ assembly and will issue some Empire decrees at that time.”

Immediately afterward, everyone uniformly performed salutations and said, “We shall take our leave!”

Soon, the leaders of the various forces returned to their respective forces, only Wu Peng and a group of cultivators from the Dragon-Riding Sect remained.

Seeing Wu Peng had not left, the Golden Armor Emperor asked, “Why have you not departed yet!”

Wu Peng, along with the Elders of the Dragon-Riding Sect, quickly knelt down, “Your Majesty, it was us who led the Imperial Mountain Venerable to the Chaotic Star Sea and disturbed Your Majesty, we ask for Your Majesty’s punishment!”