Chapter 1043, A Million Sacrifices

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

 

“In the face of true power, life is as fragile as paper, easily torn with a touch.” reflecting on this, Yu Zi Yu could not help but faintly smile.

 

This was the Era of Transcendence. Compared to the bygone era, this age was at least a hundred times more brutal.

 

In the old days, most living beings might only have a fleeting century of life, but at least they could live out their days in peace.

 

In this era, however, survival was governed by the ruthless law of natural selection—the strong thrive, and the weak are eliminated.

 

*Haaaaa…*  A soft sigh escaped him as a wave of gratitude surged within. He was thankful for having seized the initiative, rising to unparalleled heights.

 

Had he not, it might have been him reduced to mere wisps of smoke.

 

No—given the uniqueness of his True Body, he wouldnot have simply dissipated into smoke. Far worse, he could have become a prized specimen, meticulously cultivated in the private garden of some powerful being.

 

But then again, his sentience would likely be imprisoned or sealed.

 

The thought made Yu Zi Yu’s Dragon Eyes glint with determination.

 

He would never allow such a fate to befall him.

 

He was determined to grow stronger. Stronger than anyone. Stronger to the point where no one could surpass him.

 

Even if the price for his ascent was a mountain of corpses, it was a price he was willing to pay.

 

Better to ascend his throne step by step, treading over countless bodies, than to languish in some celestial being’s garden as a plaything.

 

This was his path to kingship.

 

*Hooooo…* Exhaling a long breath, Yu Zi Yu felt his Dao Heart become even more resolute.

 

The Dao that can be described was not the eternal Dao.

 

Only by unwavering faith in one’s chosen path could one walk further.

 

Moments of reflection like this, or the occasional spark of insight, were like a baptism for the Soul.

 

Though not as transformative as true enlightenment, such moments were still invaluable.

 

However, at this moment, Yu Zi Yu’s enormous Dragon Eyes glimmered with a hint of amusement as he looked up.

 

“So, you’ve finally arrived…” A hearty laugh erupted from him, and the sound waves it carried rippled outward, spreading in all directions.

 

In an instant, countless Angels were struck with terror, their bodies involuntarily trembling.

 

Some even bled from their ears, overwhelmed by the sheer might of his laughter.

 

It was just a laugh, yet terrifying beyond measure.

 

Such was the overwhelming power of the Void Emperor, a Tier-6 Expert. His strength was beyond comprehension.

 

However, just as the Angels were paralyzed by Yu Zi Yu’s overwhelming might—

 

*Boooooom…* A brilliant light suddenly appeared outside the faint violet sphere that Yu Zi Yu had unfurled.

 

The radiance was so dazzling that it seemed as if all the light within the Heavens had gathered at a single point. Within a radius of a hundred thousand miles, the world dimmed, as though all color had been drained away.

 

*Boooooom…* The deafening roar grew even more terrifying. That brilliant light, seemingly at its peak, was even able to rival the sun in the sky.

 

What made it even more horrifying was that living beings, Void Creatures included, found their pupils losing focus as they gazed at the light.

 

All that remained in their vision was the resplendent, ever-brightening brilliance.

 

A silence, profound and absolute, pervaded everything, as if all creation had returned to the stillness of death.

 

*Crack…* In the next moment, a crisp sound reverberated in the ears of countless beings.

 

Following the sound, everyone noticed that the faint violet light barrier—an indomitable force that had pushed back countless Angels—was beginning to fracture.

 

The cracks radiated outward from the single point where the brilliant light was focused.

 

*Crack, crack…* One after another, the brittle sounds echoed, and spiderweb-like fissures spread across most of the faint violet light barrier.

 

“Interesting.” Yu Zi Yu chuckled softly, unperturbed by the sight. Instead, he extended his massive Dragon Claw from the Void Vortex.

 

*Boooooom…* In an instant, a sphere of violet energy began to gather in his claw.

 

Within mere breaths, it grew into a miniature violet Sun, spinning steadily in Yu Zi Yu’s grasp. With each rotation, streams of violet energy flowed endlessly into the faint violet barrier.

 

And with it, the shattered violet barrier began to repair itself before the astonished eyes of the Angels, as if infused with newfound vitality.

 

In fact, it even seemed slightly darker and sturdier than before.

 

“What a terrifying monster.” A soft sigh emerged from within the brilliant light.

 

Only now did the gathered experts realize that a hazy figure stood at the core of the radiance.

 

The figure emitted an overwhelming brilliance, crowned by a golden halo rotating above its head. Eight gleaming silver wings stretched wide behind him, radiating an awe-inspiring presence.

 

Despite standing at just over three meters tall, this figure seemed to dominate the world. If one looked closer, they would notice that the entire world’s light was converging on him.

 

This was none other than the most fearsome existence of the Angel Clan—the Lord of the City of Angels, who holds the title of Divine Angel. He was Archangel Michael, a true Eternal Overlord.

 

Clad in radiant silver armor, with a sword of light gleaming in his grasp, his face remained hidden behind a mask.

 

Yet, his piercing, radiant eyes betrayed a faint hint of solemnity.

 

He was facing not just any Void Emperor, but an extraordinary one.

 

Despite descending with only a fraction of his power, this Void Emperor had not only blocked his sudden strike but also maintained the stability of the Void Gate.

 

Yu Zi Yu’s strength had truly left him in shock.

 

“You… withdraw now, and we of the Angel Clan will overlook your transgressions,” Michael’s calm voice echoed across the sky, sending shockwaves through the hearts of countless Angels.

 

“Withdraw? Is this a joke?”

 

“This invader dared to trespass upon our Lumina Sanctis, and now we’re just going to let him leave? What of our dignity?”

 

Though countless Angels were inwardly furious, they dared not voice their dissent.

 

After all, the one who had spoken was none other than the most terrifying existence in their race—the Lord of City of Angels, Archangel Michael.

 

No one dared question him, let alone challenge him.

 

The last Tier-5 expert who defied his authority was still sealed within the ‘Gate of Heaven,’ imprisoned for eternity.

 

“Withdraw, huh…” Yu Zi Yu, now transformed into Purple Dragon, murmured softly, his expression hard to read.

 

He knew well that this Eternal Overlord of the Angel Clan was wary of his unfathomable strength. Still, that suited him just fine. The longer they talked, the more time he had to expand the Void Gate.

 

Though Yu Zi Yu was confident in his ability to stabilize and enlarge the gate with his power, he could not be entirely sure if a certain someone, whom he had once encountered—Seraphim, might show up wielding the Imperial Artifact—the Sixteen Holy Wings.

 

Every moment of delay was a blessing.

 

Once his entire body fully had descended upon this world, even the awakening of an Imperial Artifact would no longer faze him.

 

After all, it was nothing more than a damaged Artifact.

 

“If we were to withdraw… what would you offer us in return?” Breaking into an unrestrained laughter, Yu Zi Yu lifted his massive Dragon Head, his gaze full of amusement as it bore down upon the radiant figure before him.

 

“How audacious…” Michael could not help but furrow slightly upon hearing this, the sword of light in his hand stilled for a moment.

 

After a brief pause, as if piecing something together, Michael let out a cold snort and shouted, “You dare demand benefits after invading the Angel Clan?”

 

“Why not?” Yu Zi Yu replied nonchalantly, “Launching an invasion isn’t easy for us. Though we may not care, those under our command remain hungry…”

 

His tone shifted, dripping with mockery as he added, “If you were to provide us with a million sacrifices, we might consider withdrawing…”