The Ultimate Celestial Martial Emperor: An Isekai Cultivation Progression Fantasy Novel: The Ultimate Celestial Martial Emperor, #14

By De Yun Piao Dang

Jiang Yuan, an ordinary person from Earth, finds himself transported to another world, becoming a different Jiang Yuan in a realm filled with mystery and fantasy. In this world, individuals can cultivate their abilities to perform feats as miraculous as turning rivers and capturing the stars. However, Jiang Yuan's existence in this new world is far from stable. He inherits the identity and a series of troubles and challenges of his predecessor.

In the beginning, Jiang Yuan only wants to fully enjoy his new life, but fate doesn't afford him much respite. By a stroke of luck, he acquires a mysterious wooden carving, which seems to conceal the deep secrets of this world...

If I stand with humanity, then humanity shall flourish for hundreds of generations without end!

If I enter the path of demons, demonic flames will surge, and oceans of blood will flow!

As a sage, I shall help all beings, offering salvation to the world!

As an emperor, I shall be revered, with all directions submitting to me alone!

As an enlightened one, I shall follow in the footsteps of the sages before me, singing a war song of a prosperous yet melancholic era, shedding blood on the path to immortality!

 

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Ji Ziqing said, "If that's the case, what are we waiting for? Let's raze the Sun and Moon Divine Court to the ground. If we wait any longer and the Sun and Moon Divine Court discovers our tracks and runs away, that would be terrible."

 Recalling what Jiang Yuan had said earlier, Ji Ziqing didn't want to see the strongmen of the Sun and Moon Divine Court fleeing when they arrived.

 If that were to happen, failing to kill the Sun and Moon Divine King and the others would be one thing, but having misjudged the situation would be quite embarrassing.
 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: He Qiao Qiao
• Release date: Apr 12, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224903542

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Chapter 521: The March on the Divine Court

Ji Ziqing said, If that’s the case, what are we waiting for? Let’s raze the Sun and Moon Divine Court to the ground. If we wait any longer and the Sun and Moon Divine Court discovers our tracks and runs away, that would be terrible.

Recalling what Jiang Yuan had said earlier, Ji Ziqing didn’t want to see the strongmen of the Sun and Moon Divine Court fleeing when they arrived.

If that were to happen, failing to kill the Sun and Moon Divine King and the others would be one thing, but having misjudged the situation would be quite embarrassing.

Ji Yurou naturally understood what Ji Ziqing was thinking when she saw his reaction. As for Divine Envoy Wuchen and the others, they didn’t know the reason behind it. They only felt that the Sun and Moon Divine Court must have offended this Elder Ziqing.

Putting aside the fact that the Sun and Moon Divine Court had dared to violate the taboo of their three great Human Emperor inheritances, just offending an elder like Ji Ziqing was enough for it to be wiped out without hesitation, even if it was a force more powerful than the Sun and Moon Divine Court.

With the Ji Clan’s background and strength, even if the Sun and Moon Divine Court was dozens of times stronger, they would still be no match for them.

On this expedition, the Ji Clan had sent several Nine Stars Divine Envoy Strongmen, among whom Ji Hechen was the most powerful. He was almost as strong as Ji Yurou, and when he unleashed his full power, he could even stand up to a Divine King.

There was more than one Divine Envoy as powerful as Ji Hechen, so even though the Ji Clan’s forces didn’t include any Divine Kings this time, they still possessed the formidable strength to destroy the Sun and Moon Divine Court.

After listening to Ji Ziqing’s words, a glint flashed in Ji Hechen’s eyes, and he said, Rest assured, Ancestor. We will head to the Sun and Moon Divine Court immediately and capture those audacious ones.

Satisfied, Ji Ziqing nodded upon hearing Ji Hechen’s words.

Soon, the Ji Clan’s forces set off toward Cloud Mist Divine Mountain, where the Sun and Moon Divine Court’s lair was located, at their swiftest speed.

Watching the massive army rush toward Cloud Mist Divine Mountain, Ji Ziqing said to Jiang Yuan and the still-stunned Jiang Wenwu, Let’s follow them and have a look. It’s quite rare to see something like the Sun and Moon Divine Court being destroyed.

Jiang Yuan nodded slightly. He would naturally be very satisfied if he could witness the Sun and Moon Divine Court’s destruction with his own eyes. Moreover, Jiang Yuan also planned to personally make a trip to Cloud Mist Divine Mountain. After all, Wang Zhan was still there at the moment.

When the Ji Clan’s army arrived, one could imagine that a fierce battle would definitely break out inside the Sun and Moon Divine Court’s lair. It was unknown how many more people would fall in the Sun and Moon Divine Court because of this.

Wang Zhan’s strength might only be considered above average within the Sun and Moon Divine Court, but once he faced the Ji Clan, someone with his cultivation level would definitely become a target for the Ji Clan to kill.

Wang Zhan had paid a great price to infiltrate the Sun and Moon Divine Court to find out about Jiang Wenwu and the others. Based on that alone, Jiang Yuan couldn’t just stand by and watch. No matter what, he couldn’t let anything happen to Wang Zhan.

When Jiang Yuan told them about Wang Zhan, Jiang Wenwu, Chen Junhua, and the others couldn’t help but sigh repeatedly. Jiang Wenwu said to Jiang Yuan, ’Yuan’er, Wang Zhan is a true friend in need. You’re lucky to have such a close friend. You must not let anything bad happen to him.

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, Don’t worry, Father. I will naturally not let anything happen to Wang Zhan.

Ji Ziqing said, In that case, let’s hurry and catch up. We need to contact Wang Zhan as soon as possible, or anything could happen in the chaos. If Wang Zhan is mistakenly killed as a member of the Sun and Moon Divine Court, wouldn’t that be a great injustice?

Hearing Ji Ziqing say this, Jiang Yuan couldn’t help but feel a little worried. He had witnessed the specific strength of the Ji Clan earlier. If such a force were to arrive at Cloud Mist Divine Mountain, even if the Sun and Moon Divine King came out of seclusion, he definitely wouldn’t be able to reverse the trend of the Sun and Moon Divine Court’s destruction. In other words, the Sun and Moon Divine Court definitely wouldn’t be able to hold on for much longer.

When the nest was destroyed, the eggs would be destroyed as well. Wang Zhan was still a member of the Sun and Moon Divine Court, so as Ji Ziqing had said, if he was mistakenly killed as a member of the Sun and Moon Divine Court, that would truly be an injustice.

With Ji Yurou leading the way, Jiang Yuan and the others’ speed was quite fast. Just as Ji Hechen and the others appeared outside Cloud Mist Divine Mountain, Jiang Yuan and the others arrived as well.

By now, the patrolling disciples arranged by the Sun and Moon Divine Court had discovered the Ji Clan’s army. These patrolling disciples didn’t know the Ji Clan’s background, so a team of about a hundred patrolling disciples immediately swaggered up and arrogantly shouted at Ji Hechen and the others, Who goes there? Don’t you know that this is the territory of our Sun and Moon Divine Court? Hurry up and get off your clouds!

The people of the Sun and Moon Divine Court were obviously used to arrogance, so even though they were outnumbered, they showed no fear facing Ji Hechen’s tens of thousands of troops, maintaining their usual haughtiness.

Ji Hechen snorted coldly. The strongest among these patrolling disciples was merely a great god of the Immortal Realm, certainly not worthy of his attention.

Ji Hechen, as a Nine Stars Divine Envoy Strongman, could easily ignore the arrogance of these patrolling disciples. However, this did not mean that other members of the Ji Clan could tolerate such insolence.

Born into the noble Ji Clan, they were not as haughty as these patrolling disciples on a regular basis. A Divine General among them scoffed, What a big talker. Is this the Sun and Moon Divine Court? So arrogant and conceited, no wonder you dare to commit such outrageous acts against heaven.

In the eyes of the Ji Clan, the act of the Sun and Moon Divine Court daring to boldly imprison and refine the essence blood of a Human Emperor was an outrageous act against heaven, something absolutely intolerable and unforgivable.

How audacious! Who are you people, daring to act so recklessly on the sacred ground of the Sun and Moon Divine Court? Are you not afraid of the thunderous wrath of the Divine Court?

The leading patrolling disciple, looking at the Divine General as if he had seen a monster, issued a threatening warning.

To this patrolling disciple, these people seemed too daring, openly flaunting their arrogance at the very lair of the Sun and Moon Divine Court.

The Divine General burst into laughter and with a slap, instantly dozens out of the hundred or so patrolling disciples were killed on the spot, with only a handful managing to escape by sheer luck.

Seeing their comrades, who were alive just moments before, now turned into corpses, the remaining patrolling disciples felt as if cold water had been poured over them, their minds going blank.

The same patrolling disciple from before, now covered in the blood sprayed from his comrades’ exploded bodies, was completely stunned. Snapping back to reality, he let out a howl and flew towards Cloud Mist Divine Mountain below, screaming for his life, Murder! Someone is murdering us!

The appearance of so many members of the Ji Clan at the lair of the Sun and Moon Divine Court had already alarmed many. Now, with the loud cries of that patrolling disciple, nearly half of Cloud Mist Divine Mountain was stirred into alertness.

Under normal circumstances, a strong cultivator from the Sun and Moon Divine Court should have appeared, as people like Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy and Guangtian Divine Envoy would definitely have noticed the arrival of the Ji Clan’s army.

Yet at this moment, neither the Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy nor anyone else had shown up. Only a few Divine Lords hastily led their people into the air.

Nie Huo Divine Lord felt a wave of murderous intent rolling toward him from the tens of thousands of troops before him, sending a shiver down his spine.

However, Nie Huo Divine Lord was, after all, a Divine Lord cultivator. Even if he was afraid, he would not show it. Taking a deep breath, as if trying to calm himself, he looked solemnly at Ji Hechen and the others and said in a low voice, Who are you people? Why are you causing trouble in the Sun and Moon Divine Court?

Ji Hechen glanced at Nie Huo Divine Lord and the others with a hint of disdain. Could it be that your Sun and Moon Divine Court has no one left, that you would send a few Divine Lords to deal with this? If I remember correctly, your Sun and Moon Divine Court has, at the very least, a Divine King and several Divine Envoys.

As he was speaking, another group of people approached from afar. The one leading them was none other than Dongfang Wuliang.

Dongfang Wuliang was ostensibly the Venerable Master of the Sun and Moon Divine Court. Although his cultivation level was not particularly high, only at the Divine General realm, when he arrived with his men, Nie Huo Divine Lord and the others let out a sigh of relief. After bowing to Dongfang Wuliang, they stepped back to his side, clearly leaving the matter to him to handle.

Dongfang Wuliang clasped his hands at Ji Hechen. Everyone, I am the Venerable Master of the Sun and Moon Divine Court. If there’s anything you need, please feel free to tell me. However, should you not first give an explanation to the Sun and Moon Divine Court?

Ji Hechen asked curiously, Oh? What explanation do you want us to give?

Dongfang Wuliang angrily said, You people actually killed the Sun and Moon Divine Court’s patrolling disciples. Do you really think you don’t owe us an explanation?

Ji Hechen said indifferently, Those were just some patrolling disciples. Everyone in your Sun and Moon Divine Court deserves to die. And you, Venerable Master, seem to be nothing more than a puppet. Why don’t you let someone who can actually make decisions in the Sun and Moon Divine Court come out? Where are the Sun and Moon Divine King and the Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy? Have them come out and meet me.

Ji Hechen’s words were full of confidence, and after hearing them, Dongfang Wuliang’s heart sank. He couldn’t help but look at Ji Hechen with surprise.

Chapter 522: Abandoning Everything

Despite perceiving the formidable strength of the individuals before him, Dongfang Wuliang had never imagined they could compare to the likes of Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy and others. However, listening to Ji Hechen’s tone, it seemed he didn’t regard the Sun and Moon Divine Court’s strongest as worthy adversaries.

What exactly was going on? Dongfang Wuliang recalled that not long ago, the Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy mentioned he had to leave due to some matters, entrusting the affairs of the Sun and Moon Divine Court to him. Dongfang had thought this would grant him significant authority, but the current situation seemed to suggest otherwise.

Dongfang Wuliang hesitated for a moment before Jiang Yuan stepped forward, glanced at him, and said, Dongfang Wuliang, I’m afraid you’re unaware of the extent of what your Sun and Moon Divine Court has done. Your frail arms and legs aren’t capable of upholding the heavens of the Sun and Moon Divine Court. Bring out the Sun and Moon Divine King; otherwise, don’t blame us for initiating a massacre.

Although Dongfang Wuliang felt something was off, he still responded, I’m sorry, but the Divine King Ancestor of my house holds a noble status and is not someone you can simply demand to see.

Jiang Yuan frowned, Something doesn’t seem right. With all the commotion we’ve caused here, the Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy and the others, even if slow to react, should have appeared by now. Could it be they’ve already fled?

Hearing Jiang Yuan’s speculation, Ji Ziqing’s eyes flashed with a sharp light, That might not be impossible.

As they spoke, Ji Ziqing reached out to grab Dongfang Wuliang. Obviously, Dongfang was not without his defenses, so when Ji Ziqing made her move, Dongfang immediately reacted.

Ji Ziqing’s attempt was unsuccessful. Meanwhile, powerful figures like Ji Hechen and Ji Yurou simply watched with a smile, showing no intention of intervening.

With a somewhat embarrassed expression, Ji Ziqing shouted and leaped towards Dongfang Wuliang, yelling, Dongfang Wuliang, stay put!

But then, several Divine Lord powerhouses from the Sun and Moon Divine Court witnessed Ji Ziqing attacking Dongfang Wuliang.

Regardless, Dongfang Wuliang was their Sun and Moon Divine Court’s highest-ranking Venerable Master and represented their reputation. If they simply watched as he was defeated, they too would lose face.

Nie Huo Divine Lord could tell that Dongfang Wuliang was no match for Ji Ziqing, and as Dongfang gradually began to lose ground, Nie Huo couldn’t help but let out a light cough.

As if receiving some sort of cue from Nie Huo Divine Lord, Kind Heart Divine Lord, who was by Nie Huo’s side, shouted, Venerable Master, do not panic. I shall assist you.

And with that, Kind Heart Divine Lord charged towards Ji Ziqing.

Ji Ziqing was strong enough to handle ordinary Divine General powerhouses, but she was absolutely no match for a Divine Lord, especially not one as formidable as Kind Heart Divine Lord. There was no way Ji Ziqing could hold out against him.

However, Ji Ziqing didn’t need to worry too much. Masters like Ji Yurou and Ji Hechen were nearby, and if anything were to happen to her in this situation, then Ji Yurou and the others might as well find a piece of tofu and bash their brains out against it.

Of course, against a mere Kind Heart Divine Lord, there was no need for powerhouses like Ji Hechen and Ji Yurou to personally intervene. Suddenly, Wuchen Divine Envoy let out a cold laugh and said, How bold of you. Do you intend to bully the weak?

As he spoke, Wuchen Divine Envoy decisively took action. Just as Kind Heart Divine Lord was about to seize Ji Ziqing, a figure appeared before him.

Despite his name, Kind Heart Divine Lord was anything but kind-hearted. The instant he saw Wuchen Divine Envoy, Kind Heart Divine Lord didn’t hesitate and reached out to grab at Wuchen’s chest, an attack that, if successful, could potentially rip out his heart. Even if Wuchen didn’t die on the spot, he would likely lose his life soon after.

Upon seeing Kind Heart Divine Lord’s vicious attack, a cold light flashed in Wuchen Divine Envoy’s eyes as he said, Seeking death.

As a Divine Envoy, Wuchen had no difficulty dealing with a Divine Lord like Kind Heart Divine Lord.

Wuchen stood his ground, allowing Kind Heart Divine Lord’s claw to land on his chest. A moment of joy appeared on Kind Heart’s face, believing he could severely injure Wuchen with one strike. However, the moment his claw touched Wuchen’s chest, Kind Heart found it was like striking an iron board, unable to harm Wuchen in the slightest.

Kind Heart Divine Lord was no fool and immediately realized that Wuchen’s strength far exceeded his own; otherwise, such an outcome would not have occurred.

But by the time Kind Heart realized this, it was already too late. Accompanied by a strike from Wuchen, Kind Heart Divine Lord was sent flying backward, spitting blood, and he was dead before he even hit the ground, his soul shattered.

Nie Huo Divine Lord and the others hadn’t even had time to react. By the time they did, they instinctively took a few steps back to distance themselves from Wuchen Divine Envoy.

Kind Heart Divine Lord might not have been the strongest among them, but he was on par with the others. However, seeing that he couldn’t withstand a single blow from Wuchen, it implied they would be no match for Wuchen either.

Even Dongfang Wuliang, who was entangled with Ji Ziqing, was startled. After all, Kind Heart Divine Lord was a formidable Divine Lord. Even during the war with the Great Qin Dynasty, the Sun and Moon Divine Court hadn’t lost many Divine Lords.

Yet now, Kind Heart Divine Lord had fallen.

Clearly, although Dongfang Wuliang was a leading figure in the Sun and Moon Divine Court, he wasn’t fully aware of all its affairs, such as the demise of the Snow Clothed Divine Envoy, which Dongfang obviously didn’t know about.

Ji Ziqing pressed a hand on Dongfang Wuliang’s chest, forcing him back. Then, Jiang Yuan said to Ji Ziqing, Ziqing, you don’t have to fight Dongfang Wuliang anymore. I’m afraid he and the others have been abandoned by Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy and the others.

Ji Ziqing instantly abandoned Dongfang Wuliang and appeared beside Jiang Yuan. She glanced at him and said, In that case, have the powerhouses of the Sun and Moon Divine Court really escaped?

Jiang Yuan gave a wry smile and looked at powerhouses like Ji Hechen. Ji Hechen gave a light cough and said, If nothing unexpected happened, then they have indeed escaped. However, we should still search the area first. Perhaps they’re hiding in these mountains.

Ji Ziqing nodded and said, Right. After all, the most dangerous place is often the safest. As the Sun and Moon Divine Court’s lair, I don’t think Sun and Moon Divine King and the others would just abandon it.

Seeing Ji Ziqing’s insistence, Jiang Yuan didn’t say anything and only smiled faintly. However, Jiang Yuan was more inclined to believe that Sun and Moon Divine King and the others had run away as soon as things started to go south, leaving Dongfang Wuliang and the others behind in the dark.

Dongfang Wuliang, Nie Huo Divine Lord, and the others were all a bit confused at this moment, especially after hearing Ji Ziqing and the others’ words. Dongfang Wuliang and the others couldn’t help but look at each other.

Nie Huo Divine Lord couldn’t help but ask Dongfang Wuliang, Venerable Master Dongfang, what’s going on? Where did the Divine Envoys go? In the face of powerful enemies, why didn’t we see them appear?

Hearing this, Dongfang Wuliang couldn’t help but look frustrated. He also wanted to know where Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy and the others had gone.

At this moment, even Dongfang Wuliang realized that although there weren’t many people in front of him, they weren’t opponents he could deal with. Even if he included Nie Huo Divine Lord and the others, it wouldn’t be enough for them to kill a single one of the opponents.

However, Dongfang Wuliang was helpless even after understanding all this. He didn’t know where Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy and the others had gone, whether they had escaped or really had something to do.

Several figures flew towards Cloud Mist Divine Mountain, each radiating an aura that made Dongfang Wuliang and the others feel uneasy.

In their eyes, each figure seemed even more formidable than Wuchen Divine Envoy, who had effortlessly slain Kind Heart Divine Lord.

The mere presence of a single Wuchen Divine Envoy had already left Dongfang Wuliang and his companions feeling desperate. Now, the sudden emergence of so many powerful individuals plunged them into utter despair.

Even as they watched the group brazenly enter Cloud Mist Divine Mountain, Dongfang Wuliang and the others opened their mouths but found themselves too frightened to utter any words of obstruction.

In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the group that had gone to investigate Cloud Mist Divine Mountain returned. Ji Ziqing immediately asked, What did you find? Is there anything?

There was actually no need to ask; the outcome was evident. If there had been any discovery, then Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy and the others would surely have been found, leading to an inevitable battle and some disturbances. The only explanation for the ongoing calm was that Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy and his group were not in Cloud Mist Divine Mountain.

One by one, the figures shook their heads. Ji Ziqing sighed and said to Jiang Yuan, Jiang Yuan, it seems you were right. Azure Sparrow Divine Envoy and his companions have truly fled. They are shamelessly lacking any dignity befitting the powerful.

Hearing Ji Ziqing’s complaint, Jiang Yuan couldn’t help but laugh. Ji Yurou, Wuchen Divine Envoy, and the others found Ji Ziqing’s pouting and complaining amusing. Being Ji Ziqing’s juniors, they obviously couldn’t laugh as openly as Jiang Yuan, turning their faces away to chuckle secretly.

Ji Ziqing noticed the reactions of Ji Yurou and the others and realized what was happening, her pretty face blushing even more with embarrassment.

Jiang Yuan cleared his throat and said, It’s unknown where Sun and Moon Divine King and the others have fled to. But they do have the audacity, to abandon such an establishment as the Sun and Moon Divine Court.

Chapter 523: Farewell Gift

Wuchen Divine Envoy let out a cold laugh. If they couldn’t bear to part with it, they would have lost their lives. In comparison, their lives seem more important.

Jiang Yuan sighed. It seems we have no hope of finding trouble with Sun and Moon Divine King this time.

With Sun and Moon Divine King having escaped, finding them in such a vast world would not be an easy task.

Ji Ziqing turned to Ji Hechen and Ji Yurou and said, I believe that with the strength and foundation of the Ji Clan, it shouldn’t be too difficult to locate Sun and Moon Divine King, right?

Ji Yurou chuckled. That’s not difficult. It’s not that troublesome either. As long as the Ji Clan issues a bounty for Sun and Moon Divine King, there will be no place in the world for them to hide.

Hearing Ji Yurou’s words, Jiang Yuan’s eyes lit up. He was very reluctant to let Sun and Moon Divine King off so easily. They had to be punished somehow.

Ji Ziqing giggled. In that case, let’s issue a bounty for Sun and Moon Divine King in the name of the Ji Clan. I’d like to see where they can run to.

Ji Hechen said calmly, Even if Ancestor Ziqing hadn’t spoken up, we would have ordered a bounty on Sun and Moon Divine King. They dared to refine the blood essence of the Human Emperor. This is a provocation to our Human Emperor lineage. We must make them pay the price. Otherwise, anyone will dare to do such a thing in the future.

Judging by Ji Hechen’s resolute tone, Jiang Yuan knew that the Ji Clan would not let Sun and Moon Divine