Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System Chapter 2076: 2076: Pioneer of the Third Era

The integration of the Treasure Realm into the Divine Martial Empire sent shockwaves through the cosmos, creating an impact even more profound than the sacrifice of the Blood Above the Heavens.

It was utterly unexpected for a powerhouse from the Treasure Above the Heavens—one who had refrained from participating in the Battle of the Heavens—to suddenly align with Divine Martial. One wonders if he truly believes in the eternal nature of the Divine Martial Empire, or if a secret pact has been forged between the two powers.

Regardless of the speculation, the reality of the situation remains unchanged.

A massive disturbance has rippled through the various Above the Heavens Realms.

“Demon, the Treasure Realm has actually sworn fealty to the Divine Martial Empire. This entire situation is shrouded in mystery. What could this imply? It appears that following the Battle of the Heavens, the Above the Heavens Realm is on the verge of its greatest transformation since ancient times.”

These words echoed within the Demon Realm.

At this moment, four mighty figures have manifested!

Every one of these four beings possesses the strength of Above the Heavens!

Aside from the Demon Above the Heavens, who founded the Demon Realm, there are three other lesser Above the Heavens belonging to this domain. They are recognized as the Second Demonic Heaven, the Third Demonic Heaven, and the Fourth Demonic Heaven.

The Second Demonic Heaven commands the power of a formidable Above the Heavens.

Meanwhile, the Third and Fourth Demonic Heavens hold the standard strength of the Above the Heavens rank.

The gathering of these four Above the Heavens serves as a testament to the Demon Realm's profound heritage.

“In the chronicles of the Above the Heavens Realm, the first era belonged to the King of the Heavens, a period defined by harmony and beauty. The second era was characterized by the coexistence of various heavens and the rivalry of heroes. Now, it seems we are crossing the threshold into the third era.”

The Demon Above the Heavens spoke in a low, contemplative voice, “And this third era is destined to be a time of total upheaval and reorganization.”

“The third era represents pure chaos,” the Second Demonic Heaven remarked.

Demons thrive on conflict and do not fear such disorder.

“I simply did not anticipate that the catalyst for this third era would be the sudden rise of the Divine Martial,” the Demon Above the Heavens admitted with a hint of surprise.

“Demon, the current state of affairs is quite evident. Divine Martial has fanned the flames of war, wiped out the Blood Above the Heavens, and now brought the Treasure Realm under its heel. His goal is clearly to restart the Battle of the Heavens and surpass the legacy of the King of the Heavens,” the Second Demonic Heaven observed.

The Third Demonic Heaven spoke with cold disdain, “He wishes to exceed the King of the Heavens? He is seeking his own demise. Everyone desires ultimate greatness, yet no one dares to take that path so recklessly. While his strength is undeniably great, in my opinion, he is far from being invincible.”

“Those who cannot restrain themselves and instigate wars usually meet a bitter end,” the Fourth Demonic Heaven chimed in.

“This individual is quite calculating; he likely anticipated this and chose to proceed regardless. Very well, let him be the one to spark turmoil in the Above the Heavens Realm. The second era has persisted for far too long; it is time for the stalemate to be shattered.”

The Demon Above the Heavens remained composed.

In truth, several high-tier Above the Heavens are eager to begin consuming weaker realms to bolster their own Cultivation and power.

The long-standing equilibrium of the second era, despite minor skirmishes, allowed the number of Above the Heavens to grow significantly.

However, the premier entities like Divine, Demon, Martial, and Thunder mostly trace their origins back to the era of the King of the Heavens. Having survived the Battle of the Heavens, they represent the peak of power.

In the eyes of the demons, Chu Yuan was not considered a part of the second era's order.

They viewed him as the pioneer of the third era.

“If the Demon Realm manages to secure the Treasure, the ultimate divine weapon of Above the Heavens, your power will eclipse even the god of the Divine Heaven!” the Second Demonic Heaven declared.

“Demon, what path should our realm take now?”

“For the time being, Divine Martial will act as the vanguard of the third era. While the other heavens believe he must be sacrificed and destroyed, we still require him to break the current status quo and incite further conflict,” the Demon Above the Heavens explained.

“Once the curtain of the third era has fully risen, the Demon Realm will begin to annex the smaller heavens, absorbing their essence to increase our dominance.”

The Demon Above the Heavens continued his cold assessment.

“We aren't the only ones harboring such plans,” the Second Demonic Heaven noted.

“All the major heavens will begin their expansion. There are far too many weak heavens whose only purpose is to be devoured by the strong. The Above the Heavens Realm does not require such a large number of domains; a few powerful ones will suffice.”

The Demon Above the Heavens was merciless in his logic.

The third era would be defined by mutual consumption; those who annexed the most would emerge supreme.

“When will it be time to deal with the Divine Martial?”

“The heavens will not unite against him until a certain threshold is crossed. Beyond the Martial Emperor himself, they have the Cycle and Treasure, both of whom are top-tier Above the Heavens. Toppling them is no simple task. As the one who started the third era, such strength is only to be expected.”

The Demon Above the Heavens stayed calm.

Destroying the Divine Martial is not a feat for a single day; it will take the combined might of all top-tier Above the Heavens.

Whether it be the demons or the gods, attacking Divine Martial now would merely be acting as a tool for others.

Every heaven possesses its own agenda, and alliances are only formed when they serve a specific self-interest.

“Others are more impatient than we are. The Demon Realm's priority is to extract the maximum benefit from this new era.”

The Demon Above the Heavens shifted his focus toward the Divine Realm.

During the first era, the Demon had gained massive advantages after the King of the Heavens fell, which secured his current status.

With the dawn of the third era, every Above the Heavens felt the shift, as if a great theatrical curtain had been pulled back.

Many, like the Demon, were waiting for the chaos to begin.

This included all the top-tier Above the Heavens.

While the powerful Above the Heavens remained alert, hoping to use the third era to ascend to the very top while avoiding being consumed, the ordinary Above the Heavens felt only dread.

They were the ones who feared the third era the most.

Though they held the rank of Above the Heavens, they lacked the foundation of those who had existed since the first era—much like the three lesser Above the Heavens in the Demon Realm.

Challenging the Martial Emperor too soon would be incredibly costly, and in the ensuing madness, they would likely be the first to be sacrificed or annexed.

When the top-tier powers finally move, the ordinary ones will have no way to resist.

They are currently desperate to find a way to survive the coming storm.

They wished to prevent the third era, but the wheels of destiny were already in motion.

Meanwhile, in the Divine Realm, also known as the Divine Heaven.

The realm glowed with a magnificent divine radiance, serving as the home to countless powerful deities.

The creator of this domain is known simply as the God.

The God possesses overwhelming power and was recognized as the undisputed strongest of the second era. Even other top-tier Above the Heavens admitted that no one could defeat him in a one-on-one duel.

However, even with such strength, the God had not yet reached the heights achieved by the King of the Heavens.

The King of the Heavens' power defined an entire epoch; his personal heaven was the Above the Heavens Realm itself during his time.

In the Divine Realm, the number of lesser Above the Heavens surpassed even that of the Demon Realm.

“The third era has arrived, and the heavens are descending into chaos once more. Divine Martial has acted as the breaker of the peace, pulling back the curtain.”

“Since the third era has begun, our Divine Realm must respond with absolute power. Every heaven is looking to us.”

“Correct. Our Divine Realm was the pinnacle of the second era. In this third era, we shall dominate, bring it to a close, and usher in the fourth era by sacrificing the Divine Martial Empire!”

The Above the Heavens of the Divine Realm met the coming age with a burning, aggressive enthusiasm, ready for the trials ahead.