The Steward Demonic Emperor Chapter 1343: End

Why would I entertain myself with them? Why allow them to believe they were stalling for time so you could match my level and challenge me over the destiny of humanity, against the Heavens Will? Why pose the question when the truth is already known, little brother? The Heavenly Sovereign settled into a mahogany chair as a qi board materialized upon a table from nothingness.

With the final two paths unified through mere chance, I realized that while I forced my passage into the Supreme Stage, you earned yours. There is no question regarding who stands as the strongest among us now. I could have initiated my plan by eliminating your friends and the sacred beasts, yet we both know that you would have appeared in time to prevent any genuine harm, the Heavenly Sovereign remarked while placing the opening black piece.

So, you have no desire to fight at all? I assumed your grand design was aimed entirely at cleansing the world. Did you perhaps alter your course and surrender? Zhuo Fan took a seat on a chair that appeared opposite him and set down a white piece.

Let us be candid. My objective remains constant, yet my perspective has shifted, having discovered the serenity I possessed before the abyss arrived, the Heavenly Sovereign stated.

So, because you realize you cannot defeat me, you have no intention to try? Zhuo Fan inquired with intrigue.

Attaining the Supreme Stage granted me clarity on the vastness of the power residing within the Heavens Will. As I progressed, my perception encompassed the entire Sacred Domain, save for the void surrounding your presence. It is as if the Heavens Will forbade me from observing you. My senses could not have faltered unless you have transcended it. You have reached a state beyond the Supreme Stage, correct? Since you attained it through merit, you must grasp the subsequent step, the Heavenly Sovereign replied, bypassing his question.

Zhuo Fan gave a nod, recalling his time spent in meditation as he contemplated his friends' paths to complete his own.

After completing Elder Song’s path of creation, only the tenth remained. He entertained several ideas, but rather than relying on logic, he turned to his heart. It directed him toward concepts and insights that had never surfaced in his mind before.

He often pondered their origin and why he was chosen, only to realize they arose from within. Having practiced the True Self Art for such a duration, reducing his cultivation to the 1st layer of Foundation Establishment, only one significant final step remained to reach its zenith.

Zhuo Fan understood that perfecting the True Self Art would propel him beyond everything he had known, revealing a new realm to explore and perhaps allowing for further growth.

You have surpassed the constraints of the Sacred Domain and the Heavens Will, haven't you? It is not that the Heavens Will concealed you, but that you exist beyond its influence entirely. The Heavenly Sovereign cast a gaze filled with envy, finding it a cruel irony how fate had unfolded.

Was he not the one who pushed his little brother to become a Sovereign just like him? Now, he was the one left lagging behind.

I have. I am now everywhere, Zhuo Fan’s voice resonated from every direction around the Heavenly Sovereign. And nowhere. The voice remained distant, even as he sat directly across from him. Or perhaps he wasn't there at all?

What is your next move? Zhuo Fan queried after performing his own trick, offering a youthful grin.

What would have occurred had I succeeded? Would the Sacred Domain revert to ancient times? Would it return to the law of the jungle rather than the wickedness of humanity corrupting all things? The Heavenly Sovereign voiced his most pressing question, having waited an eternity for an answer. Since success was now impossible, he sought only closure to determine if his hopes were ever viable.

No. You fail to grasp that humanity and the Heavens Will are mutual creators. While it acts as the source of everything, it is simultaneously shaped by its creations. Your desire was never feasible, as it would require the birth of an entirely new Heavens Will. That would necessitate a new realm governed by a different, though equal, power. Zhuo Fan’s verdict shattered the Heavenly Sovereign’s anticipation, yet the vision did not dissipate.

To illustrate his point, the environment shifted into a blank, featureless white expanse.

The cleansed Heavens Will! the Heavenly Sovereign breathed in wonder, only to scowl moments later. Wait, this is too pure. There is… nothing at all!

Indeed, because you would have to annihilate everything the Heavens Will formed to reach that state, including yourself, for there is no turning back. Even so, our Heavens Will has witnessed the emergence of humanity and all life. It cannot unlearn that, just as you cannot erase your own identity, Zhuo Fan explained.

As they conversed, the game persisted, ending without a victor. Once Zhuo Fan placed the final stone, the white void dissolved, restoring reality.

Why end in a draw? You could have claimed victory, the Heavenly Sovereign asked, bewildered by a reality where his cleansing dream was no longer an option.

Because we are not so different. Each side lacks what the other possesses. Attempting to seize it by force only strips away its worth. Only through learning can we evolve. I never sought power for power’s sake. I only desired the strength to live as I choose, free from the dictates of others. It took me a long time to realize this, Zhuo Fan answered with a smile.

What will you do now? Will you seek an untainted Heavens Will, a canvas for your own designs, or will you remain here to understand yourself? Zhuo Fan asked in conclusion.

Zhuo Fan walked up the Blackwind Mountain, his presence undetected by any. Only when he stepped into the main hall did they notice his arrival.

Zhuo Fan! Luo Yunchang was the first to rush into his arms. I am so relieved you are safe!

What about the Heavenly Sovereign? Is it over? Is the Sacred Domain secure? Kunpeng asked the most vital question.

Zhuo Fan offered a cryptic smile. Let us just say we will not encounter him for some time, if ever again.

You spared him? After everything he forced upon you and us? Sea Ao asked with gravity.

I provided him with what was necessary, Zhuo Fan replied.

He then turned to the women gathering around him. I believe it is time we departed for our new home and left others to their games of politics and power. What do you think?

Tuoba Lianer asked tentatively, Can we visit? I will miss my father and brother.

Of course, you all may, Zhuo Fan reassured them before vanishing with them toward their new adventure beyond the horizon.

At the very least, it closes on a joyful note, with everyone united.

Please leave a comment regarding your thoughts. Who knows, I might include more later. Regardless, this marks the conclusion of our journey. I appreciate all of your support.

Once again, here are other novels you might enjoy: 'Evolution Begins With A Big Tree'—follows a protagonist turning into a tree, the enemy of mankind. I believe this and 'I Am The Fated Villain' are the closest to SDE in terms of atmosphere and progression.

'I Am The Fated Villain'—The MC is a villain who schemes extensively. A true power fantasy.

There is also an Epilogue to follow.