Chapter 1701: Chapter 1701: An Imperial Edict, Complete Surrender in a Day [Fourth Update]

“If there’s anyone who dares to disturb the army again, they’ll face execution.”

The Divine Emperor of Great Li wasn’t truly reckless enough to execute a general before the war even started, knowing that such actions would chill the hearts of his people. However, he needed to shake up and intimidate this group.

Before the decisive battle begins, don’t think about defecting to the Divine Martial.

There is only one path for them: to fight alongside him until the last moment.

These past years, they have enjoyed so many resources within Great Li’s realm, and now at the first sign of trouble, they think of defecting to someone else?

“The attack from the Divine Martial is about to commence, this is a great calamity for our dynasty. I understand your concerns—the Divine Martial is powerful, naturally beyond our capacity to resist with just Great Li alone, but we are not without a chance.”

The Divine Emperor of Great Li said, “We are not fighting alone. Xi Ye and Yuan Guang also understand the principle of mutual destruction. If we fall, they’ll be next, and the Second Divine Lord, Du Gu Demon God too will support us. Once the war starts, we’ll encircle the Divine Martial from the outside. As long as they’re unable to breach us over time, they’ll retreat, perhaps even counterattack them!”

“Your Majesty speaks rightly. This time, led by the Pantheon Heavens, among our alliance, seven of the top ten mighty heavens stand together, unprecedented unity—they may be strong, but how can they withstand so many powerful heavens?”

A minister responded immediately; he is the Great General of Great Li’s realm.

But despite saying this, many know that the support won’t come from that many.

The Great Emperor of Divine Enthronement is also seizing the opportunity to invade, diverting significant forces to his side.

It’s frustrating; if not for having to face two mighty emperors this time, it wouldn’t be this difficult.

“On the contrary, we have a great chance of success. I want Great Li to become the hardest bone to chew, flourishing from the center, stalling them out, then allow the other forces to counterattack, see how the Divine Martial Emperor deals with that!”

The Divine Emperor of Great Li must stay absolutely calm, analyzing both sides’ strengths and weaknesses after thorough assessment.

And after his analysis, like finding light at the end of the tunnel, Great Li’s strong warriors suddenly felt they truly stood a chance to resist the invasion from the Divine Martial.

Meanwhile, outside Great Li’s realm.

The Sky Lord gazes at Great Li’s realm, clearly sensing the chaos gradually stabilizing, the whole world united to fend off the invaders.

“This will be a tough, colossal battle.”

He foresaw.

But at this moment, when all eyes are fixed on Great Li, the Destroyer God suddenly arrived with a batch of elite strong warriors at the cosmic frontier.

This is the universe’s ultimate boundary.

The path of eternity never sees an end, yet the multiverse has limits.

At the universe’s boundary lies chaotic energy, constantly exploding and reforming, terrifying scenes akin to a cosmic apocalypse, a supermassive explosion.

After each wave of explosion, the universe expands further, revealing more resources.

Now is still the peak era for prosperity, the multiverse continues to expand until an era concludes, returning to its origin.

But here exists a vast world.

The thirty-three heavens, Cloud Capital Sky.

Boom!

The arrival of the Destroyer God was abrupt, and due to his presence, a burst of power spread across, causing collapse in time and space, unveiling a scene of devastation.

Enemy attack!

The calm of Cloud Capital Sky was suddenly disrupted!

Angry and astonished eyes stared towards him!

“Divine Martial, Destroyer God!”

The power of the Destroyer God was immense. Within Cloud Capital Sky, a sharp gaze landed upon him, the master of Cloud Capital Sky watching the Destroyer God.

His arrival caused intense tension within Cloud Capital Sky.

“Master of Cloud Capital Sky.”

The Destroyer God expressionlessly said coldly, “I represent the Divine Martial Dynasty, and I’m here now to declare His Majesty’s decree—Cloud Capital Sky shall henceforth submit wholly to the Divine Martial Dynasty, obeying all military commands of the dynasty.”

As he spoke, a divine decree immediately flew out.

His words weren’t merely notifying the master of Cloud Capital Sky, but directly issuing an order.

The master of Cloud Capital Sky abruptly seized the decree, and as it unfolded, each character emitted overwhelming divine power, boundless vast will engulfed, emanating unchallengeable majesty.

Intense spiritual power immediately flooded all of Cloud Capital Sky, the expressions of strong warriors turned pale with fear, surprised that a single decree contained such terrifying power.

“The Divine Martial Emperor’s decree, is this directly forcing Cloud Capital Sky to submit?”

All strong warriors gazed at the decree, although the Divine Martial Emperor hadn’t arrived, they saw a peerless, sovereign imperial will.

Everyone’s faces instantly became grim.

Though it’s merely a decree, the national fate of the Divine Martial imposes, far too strong.

They looked once more at the Destroyer God standing outside the skies, the Nine Martial Gods arrayed in formation, along with many elite troops, it seemed if they refused, their heavens would be destroyed instantly.

“Time for consideration is scarce, His Majesty’s patience isn’t extensive, nor is mine.”

The voice of destruction from the Destroyer God conveyed once more.

Arrogant, insolent, not taking Cloud Capital Sky seriously at all.

If devoid of strength, threatening a sky is foolish and suicidal, yet the Divine Martial Dynasty possesses that strength, their words more akin to commands.

“Master, what shall we do?”

A strong warrior watched the decree, expression fluctuating.

The renown of the Divine Martial has spread—conquering two heavens with force, gaining allegiance from multiple heavens, especially the Divine Martial Emperor, a peerless entity comparable to the Great Emperor of Divine Enthronement.

“Isn’t the Divine Martial too domineering? Our Cloud Capital Sky is reclusive at the universe’s frontier, even the ancient great wars didn’t affect us, can the Divine Martial Emperor force our total allegiance with just a single decree?”

A strong warrior’s rage surged like a fiery ocean.

Though Cloud Capital Sky’s rank within the thirty-three heavens isn’t high, over twenty positions, it remains one among them. Just having the Destroyer God bring a decree alone imposes alignment pressure.

“Hmph! The Divine Martial army is currently attacking Great Li, Xi Ye, Yuan Guang— their army’s focused there, expecting the Destroyer God’s partial force to sway us is impossible!”

“Indeed, although Divine Martial is formidable, we shall not fear him. Such greed risks overreaching foolishness!”

“This Destroyer God is intimidating, but leveraging the advantage of the heavens gives us ample strength to contend!”

Within Cloud Capital Sky, discussions began, but the ultimate decision lies in the hands of the master of Cloud Capital Sky.

“Master, your decision—whatever you choose, we’ll stand by you.”

One spoke before him, “Master, you see, we can actually refuse this decree—their army is attacking the tri-heavens of Great Li, we’re not afraid of them, let’s fight them.”

“They’re intentional with this.”

The master sighed, “Using Great Li’s grand battle, attracting all focus away—now who would notice our Cloud Capital Sky? Our location is too remote.”

He eyed the Destroyer God; though the Divine Martial Emperor wasn’t present, he represented the emperor.

“Master, do you mean?”

Some strong warriors felt a tremor, already understanding the master’s choice.

“The Divine Martial Emperor presents no alternate choice—you tell me, aside from accepting their terms and choosing allegiance, what other options do we have? Ultimately, this war is inescapable unless I relinquish the master’s position.”

Cloud Capital Sky’s master said.

Where the imperial prestige of the Divine Martial stretches, even a decree is enough to force a sky into submission.