Chapter 1702: Chapter 1702: The War Begins

The Sky Lord of Cloud Capital Sky had no choice. The vast disparity in power left him powerless to resist and he could only bow his head and accept his fate.

He knew that if he didn’t surrender obediently, he would face storms of fury. The Divine Martial Emperor didn’t need to mobilize a vast army; he alone could destroy his world.

Although the Divine Martial Empire had more troops in Da Li Heaven, he did not dare to take risks.

This era was beyond his ability to contend with.

In the eyes of outsiders, he was one of the thirty-three supreme Sky Lords, yet he was too weak compared to that universe’s pinnacle power—the Divine Martial Emperor.

His power, reigning over the world, as the supreme of heaven and earth, left him with no way to resist.

“The Sky Lord has submitted.”

The strong within Cloud Capital could feel that the fortunes of the world no longer solely belonged to them. A chapter of their era was closing, leaving them bitter, yet aware of the Sky Lord’s helpless choice.

There was no option. If they didn’t ally with the Divine Martial, their world would be doomed.

Though the Second God Lord formed an alliance incorporating multiple heavens, Cloud Capital’s geographical location, on the cosmic frontier and lacking strong power, meant they had no means to manage them.

At this moment, the God of Destruction and the Nine Martial Gods’ invasion would be a disaster.

“We invite Lord Destruction God to enter Cloud Capital Sky.”

Cloud Capital Sky withdrew all its defenses, made no resistance, and welcomed the God of Destruction’s entry.

“The battle ahead is imminent, so this God will not waste time here. Now I will proclaim the Emperor’s second decree!”

The terrifying eyes of the God of Destruction stared at the Sky Lord, causing the blood within him to feel destruction.

Although this God of Destruction was not the Lord of a Day, he brought with him the empire’s destiny, with mana terrifyingly intense—his own power was no match.

“This God of Destruction aspires to the Seventh Realm.”

Upon reflection, the Sky Lord solemnly asked, “What orders does the Divine Emperor have?”

“You, Sky Lord of Cloud Capital, immediately lead your powerful ones and accompany this God to the battlefront, subject to the direct command of the Divine Emperor. This God grants you half an hour to mobilize.”

The God of Destruction declared.

“Alright, I will prepare at once.”

The Sky Lord promptly mobilized his elite forces from his domain. Given their presence on the cosmic frontier, they did not fear immediate attacks from others.

“Good, once prepared, we will return to the empire with this God.”

The God of Destruction noted the Sky Lord’s swift action.

“Lord Destruction God, Cloud Capital Sky is remote. Even at our speed, traveling to the front lines will take some time. I fear we won’t make it in time.”

The Sky Lord frowned.

There are both advantages and disadvantages to being on the cosmic frontier.

“The empire has its expedited routes. Contain all mighty ones within a treasure, and you will accompany this God for rapid transit.”

The God of Destruction, travelling in a short time, first returned to Yuanchentian and then transported directly back to the empire.

Yuanchentian, also on the periphery of the multiverse, in the same direction, was a convenient stop before reaching Cloud Capital Sky. Otherwise, Chu Yuan would not have dispatched the God of Destruction to subdue this heaven.

“Did it come from here?”

Now, the Sky Lord understood how the God of Destruction reached Cloud Capital Sky so swiftly.

With the cosmic frontier constantly expanding, realms like Yuanchentian were not rare.

But even so, he was amazed that such a rapid transit route could be built—it was terrifying.

“The power of Divine Martial is unfathomable.”

The Sky Lord was awestruck.

“This God will tell you one truth: you have made the correct choice. You thought the Emperor was leading the main army in Da Li Heaven with only this God bringing some mighty ones to Cloud Capital Sky; you were mistaken. This was the Emperor’s chance to spare your life.”

The following words of the God of Destruction thoroughly frightened the Sky Lord.

“The Emperor could send troops to Da Li Heaven or immediately withdraw them into your Cloud Capital Sky. With this transport route, no one can save you. However, you wisely did not force the Emperor to use more troublesome tactics.”

“I nearly faced the sky shattered and body destroyed!”

Despite his calm, the Sky Lord trembled.

Everyone saw the Divine Martial Emperor dealing with Da Li Heaven at the front lines, yet they were the attacking party, holding absolute initiative—striking or retreating at will.

He could feign an attack in Da Li Heaven and turn to confront him or launch a genuine assault.

“Thankfully, I did not resist to the end.”

The Sky Lord felt fortunate; even having this route, attacking him was effortlessly easy.

“Let us proceed quickly to the front line. The Emperor awaits us!”

The God of Destruction and the Sky Lord did not pause for a moment.

On the front line of Da Li Heaven.

“The army of the Divine Martial Empire!”

The Sky Lord viewed the formidable formation. Countless warships blanketed the sky, with innumerable cannons aimed at Da Li Heaven. The soldiers’ murderous aura was chilling.

Such a viciously ironclad army, if it attacked his Cloud Capital Sky, he would be utterly doomed.

Here, he also admired Da Li Heavenly Emperor’s courage. If it were him, he would absolutely not dare.

“Cloud Capital, come to see me.”

Chu Yuan’s voice emerged from the central military camp.

Upon hearing this voice, the Sky Lord felt overwhelmed by a supreme will.

“Cloud Lord greets the Divine Emperor!”

The Sky Lord arrived in a void realm, where there was only one imperial seat. Upon that seat sat a solitary sovereign being, wielding immense power.

The moment he saw this Emperor, his power felt suppressed. Fighting him would be a disastrous loss.

“You have arrived.”

Chu Yuan’s deep voice unleashed a thunderstorm within his mind.

“Cloud serves not out of fear. Cloud knows the Divine Emperor is opening a grand new era. I can see that this pinnacle era is destined to belong to the Divine Emperor. Thus, Cloud is willing to offer my strength to the Emperor.”

The Sky Lord kept his head lowered, voicing a series of flattering comments.

Of course, his words were merely for listening. Without overwhelming strength, would the Sky Lord have come obediently?

He feared death, feared that Divine Martial would annihilate him outright.

Chu Yuan wouldn’t expose him. This man was tactful, and he would therefore maintain his dignity. The Sky Lord’s allegiance also indicated that the easily conquerable powers were no more.

From now on, battles would begin.

“Cloud, you have joined our ranks.”

The Sky Sea Lord saw him and smiled, “Previously, you ruled over the cosmic frontier alone. What was the meaning? Now that you’re here, why not follow the Divine Emperor and conquer the universe? The old order should be dismantled long ago. In the future, we can march on the Eternal Path together!”

Seeing the Sky Lord, the Sky Sea Lord felt affectionate, as if meeting a relative.

In that moment, the Sky Lord looked at the Sky Sea Lord, and felt camaraderie, a sense of shared destiny.

They chose to join this divine empire because of the sheer might of the Divine Martial Empire’s military power.

“Since the Sky Lord has arrived, let us request the Emperor to announce the proceedings of the ensuing battles and the opponents each heaven will face in this fight.”

The Sky Lord said.

The Sky Lord wisely submitted, bringing his heaven’s strong ones, prompting strategic adjustments.