The Great Ruler

A deathly aura lingered in the world of darkness. The demonic silhouette on the throne suddenly trembled and he opened his eyes with rage.

"Damn Martial Ancestor!" He howled out before an endless deathly aura swept over that practically covered this entire world, leaving endless beings trembling under fear.

The rage lasted for a long time before the Black Corpse Sky Monarch gradually calmed his head and looked at his left hand, which was now gone.

Deathly aura gushed out and formed into another jet-black hand, but the Black Corpse Sky Monarch's face was unsightly. He had refined every single inch of his body through countless ages. So even if he could regrow something, the power was certainly not as strong as before.

This would undoubtedly create a flaw in him, and in the future, when he fights, his left hand would be his weak spot…

The Black Corpse Sky Monarch clenched his hand with a cold expression, then he looked in the distant space. It was as if he had seen through space and fixated on the direction of the Martial Ancestor for a long time before he retracted his gaze.

"The Martial Ancestor… is truly formidable." After restoring his calm, dense fear flashed in the Black Corpse Sky Monarch's eyes. Although it was a brief exchange, he felt threatened by the Martial Ancestor.

"The Martial Ancestor has been stationed at the border between the Great Thousand World and my Fiend Clan, and many Sky Monarchs have suffered under his hand. Although I might not have believed it in the past, I now know how formidable he is.

"There must be a limit to how many people are equivalent to the Martial Ancestor… But according to rumors, the Flame Emperor of the Endless Fire Territory isn't any weaker than this Martial Ancestor. From the information… their potential might even be comparable to the Immortal Emperor in the ancient Great Thousand World."

The Black Corpse Sky Monarch squinted his eyes. If that's the case, then the two of them would undoubtedly become the great enemies of their Fiend Clan. In the future, when the war breaks out, they would undoubtedly become the obstruction of their Fiend Clan's path.

"But fortunately, the entire strength of our Fiend Clan is stronger than the Great Thousand World, furthermore…" Thinking about it, a cold sneer appeared on the Black Corpse Sky Monarch's face.

"My Fiend Clan has schemed for tens of thousands of years. The moment we succeed… Even if the two of them won't be weaker than the Immortal Emperor in the future, they still won't be able to hold out a step.

"Hmph, I'll let you guys be happy for now. When the scheme of my Fiend Clan is completed, I will certainly find you for the grudge of my hand!"

The Black Corpse Sky Monarch snickered and waved his hand. The endless deathly aura then spread over, before gradually enveloping his body, and disappeared.

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In the Lower Plane

Mu Chen couldn't help sighing when he saw the outcome of the battle with admiration in his eyes. Although the two of them were on the same level, the difference in their strengths was instantly revealed the moment they fought. Although the Black Corpse Sky Monarch was comparable to a Saint Heavenly Sovereign, he's not on the same level as the Martial Ancestor.

Although he had finally stepped into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm that he had been yearning for, he knew that he still had a long way to go…

"Truly the legendary Martial Ancestor." The White Dragon Sovereign recovered from the shock and his body trembled.

Mu Chen smiled before his gaze turned cold and he indifferently looked at the Blood Demon Monarch. "Any more trump cards now?"

The Blood Demon Monarch trembled before he swiftly retreated. He turned into a crimson beam and flew, trying to escape. He had already lost his will to fight, he also didn't have any hope in preserving his clansmen. Right now, he just hoped that he could save his own life.

"Need help?" A dignified voice echoed before a strand of light fell beside Mu Chen; it was the Martial Ancestor.

"As for that fellow, I don't have to trouble Senior Martial Ancestor for him. I can deal with him myself." As Mu Chen spoke, his clones flew up and chased after the Blood Demon Monarch.

"The Three Pures is truly one of the 36 Peerless Divine Abilities… It looks like you've managed to cultivate it." The Martial Ancestor looked at Mu Chen's clones and nodded his head.

"I'm only relying on my predecessors' legacy; it's just luck." Mu Chen shook his head and did not get complacent.

"Why be modest…? Even in the entire Great Thousand World, it's shocking enough that you can reach the Heavenly Sovereign Realm at your age." The Martial Ancestor smiled and glanced at Mu Chen with admiration in his eyes. The last time he met Mu Chen, the latter still hadn't even stepped into the Earth Sovereign Realm. But in just less than a decade, Mu Chen had already stepped into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm.

His cultivation speed and talent could be considered as extraordinary.

Mu Chen scratched his head in embarrassment from the Martial Ancestor's praises. He had been cultivating in a unique space where time slowed down. So even if he had broken through to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm, and it seemed to be just half a day, he had experienced hundreds of years in that space…

"That lass Lin Jing, if she could be half as hard-working as you in her cultivation, I would be grateful." Thinking about that indolent daughter of his, even a legendary figure like the Martial Ancestor had felt a headache.

Thinking about Lin Jing's character, which has her leaving home as she wanted, even Mu Chen couldn't help smiling, but he did not say anything. If Lin Jing knew that he had berated her before her father, she would surely come looking for him.

But fortunately, the Martial Ancestor did not continue in this matter and looked at the Lower Plane, then smiled. "I never expected that this Lower Plane would have a Plane's Spirit. You're fortunate."

He could naturally tell that Mu Chen had become the Planetary Ruler, and this was also the reason why he could break through into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm. Thus, he must have borrowed this energy to accomplish it.

The Plane's Spirit in the Lower Plane was extremely rare, even in the Great Thousand World, It was so much so that even the Ancient Clans would be tempted by it. If they could borrow the power of the Plane's Spirit, then there's a high possibility that they could forge another Heavenly Sovereign.

"Senior Martial Ancestor should also be a Planetary Ruler, right? I wonder what the benefits of it are… and what do I have to do?" Mu Chen fell into hesitation, seeking instructions. Although he had become the Planetary Ruler, he had no idea what he should do. But fortunately, the Martial Ancestor was just here, who was akin to a Senior Planetary Ruler.

The Martial Ancestor smiled. "There are tons of benefits as a Planetary Ruler. In the future, when you fight with others, you only need a will to link to this plane and extract endless Spiritual Energy. So you naturally possess an advantage when fighting with others."

When Mu Chen heard that, his heart trembled. If that's the case, then he could use the Lower Plane to replenish the Spiritual Energy that he needed when using the Eight-Divisional Pagoda and the Black Dragon Army, thus saving quite a bit of trouble.

"But you must retain control. After all, this is just a Lower Plane, and if you extract too much, the entire plane will collapse, and the lifeforms in it will also perish." The Martial Ancestor reminded.

Mu Chen nodded his head with a grave expression. Now that he had become the ruler of this Lower Plane, he could easily command the death of all lifeforms here. If he didn't retain self-control, then he might bring annihilation to this plane.

"I have promised the Plane's Spirit that i'd protect this plane, and not allow it to suffer the invasion of the Fiend Clans. But the Fiend Clans must have a special spatial node, since they can come in. If we don't deal with it, then there might be other Fiend Clans invading this plane." Mu Chen said.

When the Martial Ancestor heard his words, he responded, "That's simple. Since you're already the Planetary Ruler of this Lower Plane, then you naturally possess the ability to move this plane. Just move it to a safe place, and the spatial node will naturally change as well."

Mu Chen's eyes lit up. If that's the case, then he could move it to the Greatlaw Continent, and he could even think of a way to link it to the Great Thousand World. In the future, anyone that could break through the borders of this plane could join his Mu Abode.

Those that could accomplish this were naturally great talents, and they might even be future Heavenly Sovereigns, which the forces of the Great Thousand World would yearn for them. So naturally, his Mu Abode couldn't let this chance go easily.

Thinking about it, Mu Chen turned to look at Bai Susu and the rest with a smile. "Since that's the case, I will link this plane to the Great Thousand World in the future to increase the energy quality of this plane. As long as you guys can break through the borders of this plane, then my Mu Abode will naturally welcome all of you anytime."

When Bai Susu and the residents heard that, they instantly rejoiced. They were clear that this was an opportunity for their plane. With the shelter of Mu Chen, they wouldn't have to fear other Fiend Clans in the future, and they could also pursue a higher level in cultivation.

Mu Chen smiled then saw two streaks of light across the horizon, they were his clones.

A crimson pearl was hovering before them and a sinister face could be seen, it was the Blood Demon Monarch.

Evidently, the Blood Demon Monarch couldn't escape his clones and it was sealed in the end.

Mu Chen waved his hand and the crimson pearl was stored into his pagoda for suppression before he cupped his hands towards the Martial Ancestor. "I have to thank Senior Martial Ancestor for your help today."

The Martial Ancestor waved his hand. "Erasing demons is generally the duty of us in the Great Thousand World. But it's a pity that we couldn't kill the Black Corpse Sky Monarch here."

Sweat appeared on Mu Chen's head. The Martial Ancestor was truly ferocious. The Black Corpse Sky Monarch was a Sky Monarch, and if he was killed here, it would be a significant loss to the Fiend Clans.

But he knew that the Martial Ancestor might really be able to accomplish that with his ability.

"Senior Martial Ancestor, if there's anything you need of me in the future, do go ahead and tell me." Mu Chen sincerely said, since the Martial Ancestor and Flame Emperor had given him a protective talisman each. Generally speaking, they could be considered guardians to his Path in Dao. If it wasn't for their help, then he would have more considerations when facing danger, and he wouldn't be so courageous.

Thus, the two of them have given him great favors.

The Martial Ancestor laughed and his clothes fluttered with a charm on his dignified face. "The reason why the Flame Emperor and I are willing to help you is because of your potential, and we hope that we can have an additional person on our side when the Fiend Clans try to invade my Great Thousand World again."

The Martial Ancestor no longer spoke and he waved his hand before his silhouette gradually dissipated.

"Mu Chen, although you're in the Heavenly Sovereign Realm, you've still not reached the end of the road, so you cannot be negligent. Otherwise, when the tribulation occurs, you won't be able to hold your ground…" When the Martial Ancestor's silhouette dissipated, his voice echoed by Mu Chen's ears.

Mu Chen's face turned solemn. He had heard the solemnness in Martial Ancestor's words. Facing the Fiend Clans, even someone as powerful as the Martial Ancestor had felt threatened. Thus, one could see how much of a threat the Fiend Clans were to their Great Thousand World.

"I will bear this in mind." Mu Chen raised his head. The Fiend Clans was a crisis of the future. At that time, he should've completed the things that have been pressing on his heart for all these years, right?

Taking a deep breath, his gaze gradually turned sharp and he muttered to himself, "Ancient Buddha Clan… It's been so many years… and I've been waiting for this day…"