Chapter 911: Chapter 553: Discussion, Slaying Ancestors to Seize Fate
As soon as they met, he extended the invitation, his gaze falling on Chu Zheng, with undisguised admiration.
He had always had high hopes for this young successor, believing that his temperament and talent were excellent, and he had sent out several invitations before, all politely declined by Chu Zheng for various reasons.
Chu Zheng shook his head slightly, his expression calm and unruffled: "Thank you for your kind intention, Martial Ancestor. We can discuss this matter later."
He didn’t engage in any small talk, his gaze meeting the Sun-Eroding Cry, directly addressing the matter:
"The reason for inviting Martial Ancestor here today is because there is something I wish to ask for your assistance."
"Oh?"
The coarse eyebrows of Sun-Eroding Cry slightly raised, a flicker of faint surprise in his eyes. This was the first time Chu Zheng had clearly asked him for help, and with his understanding of Chu Zheng, if it weren’t a matter of great importance, he wouldn’t have made the request.
"What is it? Speak freely."
Chu Zheng’s gaze was deep, as if reflecting the entire chaotic universe, and he spoke slowly: "I have a method to fuse Heavenly Fate, intending to use it to reorganize the Great Universe, sweep away ancient clan conflicts, clear the Vast Universe, and restart Yin Yang."
Even the mind of Sun-Eroding Cry, firm as a rock, was momentarily stunned when he heard this, the starry radiance circulating around him coming to a halt:
"Fusing Heavenly Fate? What does that mean?"
This concept was so astonishing, it nearly overturned the ancient understanding of living creatures regarding Heavenly Fate.
Even in the Ancestral Realm, at most only a bit more than half of Heaven’s Fortune could be attained.
Beyond that, a further step was needed, but there was no path beyond the Ancestral Realm, which was the limit for all beings.
Upon hearing this, Chu Zheng faced him candidly without concealment:
"Quite literally, to gather all the Heavenly Fate scattered among the Ancient Ancestors into my own body, to completely end this unending Dao War. I will become the new Master of Heavenly Fortune, holding order, and reshaping the universe."
Sun-Eroding Cry remained silent, his thick brows tightly furrowed, falling into deep thought.
Chu Zheng’s words were simple, but the meaning contained within was an upheaval enough to overturn the current cosmic structure, affecting the Ten Thousand Races and living creatures.
He did not doubt the truth of Chu Zheng’s words; at their level, especially since Chu Zheng had successfully entered the Ancestral Realm, there was no need to deceive him. The matter was too significant.
After a long while, Sun-Eroding Cry raised his eyes, his gaze burning like a star:
"In a few days, I will give you a reply."
He did not rush to agree.
This was no small matter, even one of the most significant decisions he faced in his endless years, requiring time to weigh pros and cons, and to deduce possibilities.
After all, the Heavenly Fate of the Great Universe, though divided, remains relatively independent. Even within the Martial Pavilion, the Heavenly Fate among various Martial Ancestors is only remotely complementary, without real fusion or cohesion.
Regarding whether Chu Zheng could accomplish it, he still had some doubts.
"Okay."
Chu Zheng nodded, without urging, appearing very patient.
Because he knew well, as long as ancient history proceeded along the predetermined trajectory, Sun-Eroding Cry would inevitably choose to help him.
This was a destined fact within the fragments of the future.
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The Star River flowed, years passed silently.
The manifestation of Sun-Eroding Cry grew silent, evidently engaging in intense deduction and weighing.
After several years, that manifestation finally reappeared, giving a response.
As Chu Zheng had predicted, he agreed, but with conditions. He sought a divine decree for the future Martial Path, to ensure its eternal prosperity.
After Chu Zheng agreed, Sun-Eroding Cry’s gaze turned sharp and resolute, cutting through all hesitation.
"How do you plan to proceed?"
The two met again in this desolate Star Domain, Sun-Eroding Cry directly asking, with a hint of inquiry and doubt in his eyes.
Even though he had agreed to join forces, he was keen to know how Chu Zheng would implement this world-shattering plan.
Chu Zheng’s response was succinct yet carried a chilling aura of destruction:
"Sever the Ancestors, claim the Fate."
His eyes flashed, and a vast Star Map outlined by Divine Sense unfolded between the two, its light points varied in brightness, representing different Ancient Clan forces:
"The distribution of Heavenly Fate in the Great Universe is quite clear now. The Giant God Clan has annexed nearly half of the Star Moon Ancient Clan’s legacy, now holding two-tenths of the Heavenly Fate alone, dominating. Below them is the Martial Pavilion and Immortal Court’s Taoist Orthodoxy, each occupying one and a half tenths. The fourth is the True Dragon Bloodline, with two Ancient Ancestors within the clan, holding one-tenth collectively, which totals six-tenths of the Heavenly Fate."
"Within the Heavenly Feather Clan, there is only one Ancient Ancestor, occupying half a tenth, totaling six and a half tenths. The Golden Crow Ancient Clan and Shadow Clan each also have one Ancient Ancestor, each occupying half a tenth, bringing the total to seven and a half tenths. Then there’s an Ancient Ancestor from the Three Prisons Sect, plus the half-tenth that I inherit, making eight and a half tenths of the Heavenly Fate already claimed."
"Outside the Ten Great Ancient Clans, there were originally three scattered Ancient Ancestors, namely from the Yun Family, Taiyi Clan, and Shan Clan, each occupying half a tenth of Heavenly Fate."
Chu Zheng pointed to three relatively isolated light spots on the Star Map: "The Yun Family is already destroyed, leaving only the Taiyi Clan and Shan Clan."
Within Yue Wange and the Heaven Burial Palace, there are still some scattered Heavenly Fate, which does not need to be considered for now.
"The Ten Great Ancient Clans, their Ancient Ancestors all need to guard important cosmic chasms throughout the Universe, deeply intertwined, and cannot be easily moved lest they trigger unpredictable changes. Since this is the case, let us begin with the Shan Clan."
Chu Zheng’s gaze flashed coldly, the chill in the air palpable. The foundation of these two clans is far less profound than the Ten Great Ancient Clans, lacking much terrifying heritage and legacy. The Ancient Ancestors within are mostly due to lucky coincidences, inheriting the rewards of predecessors to ascend, making their foundation relatively shallow, the most suitable breakthrough point.
Sun-Eroding Cry heard this, glanced at the Star Domain coordinates of the Shan Clan, silently pondering for a moment, then nodding decisively: