Kamimine

Chapter 222 Near God Guard

Inside the palace, the Golden Throne Hall gleamed, iron armor gleamed coldly, and spears and halberds stood in rows.

At the head of the main hall sat a man—Emperor Tianwu.

Emperor Tianwu, a middle-aged man with eagle-like eyes and a majestic presence, wore a golden crown to bind his black hair and a black robe. His blood aura was firm and his divine might was awe-inspiring.

At the fourth level of the Divine Conferment, one can enter seclusion to create one's own path; the Heavenly Martial Emperor's strength can be considered second only to the Heavenly Martial Divine Kingdom.

Standing behind him was the Heavenly Martial Goddess, who was his priestess.

The divine might was overwhelming, and the martial energy was awe-inspiring. Zhang Fan and his companions felt uneasy as they entered the hall, and had no choice but to bite the bullet and proceed.

Liu Chengfeng was fearless, walked with his head held high, and looked around at the crowd.

"Impersonating the emperor of the Divine Dynasty is a capital offense—"

As soon as Liu Chengfeng entered the Golden Palace, Emperor Tianwu's eagle eyes turned cold, and he changed his expression.

Armored guards surged in from all directions, their killing intent overwhelming, threatening to tear people apart with a flurry of swords.

"Emperor Tianwu, what are you trying to do?"

Zhang Fan and the others' expressions changed drastically; they were shocked, never expecting the Heavenly Martial Emperor to turn on them so quickly.

"Really? Can this thing be counterfeited?"

Liu Chengfeng sneered, flipped his hand, and revealed the Divine Decree.

Upon seeing the divine decree, Emperor Tianwu's eyes flashed with a cold light, and his gaze narrowed.

If he takes this step today, he will completely break with the lineage of the Azure Dawn Divine Officials and join the new camp of the Divine Dynasty.

"The divine decree is true, but a person can impersonate it!"

The Goddess of Heavenly Martial sneered and gave the Emperor of Heavenly Martial a push. Now was the time to be decisive and resolute; there was no room for retreat.

Although the Goddess of Heavenly Martial Arts is a priestess, she is a descendant of the priestess of the God of Heavenly Martial Arts, and thus possesses greater courage and broader knowledge.

Compared to Emperor Tianwu, who rose through the ranks from the bottom, she had more connections, and it was she who facilitated his joining the new faction of the Divine Dynasty.

"Impersonators shall be executed."

Emperor Tianwu's eyes flashed with a fierce light, his mind made up, and killing intent arose.

No matter what, the imperial seal must not be handed over today. Huang Qirui will never relinquish the throne of Emperor Tianwu to anyone else.

Iron guards surged in from all sides, their blades flashing.

"Emperor Tianwu, do not forget your agreement with the Imperial Preceptor: today you shall hand over the Imperial Seal and abdicate the throne. The new emperor is here; you shall not commit any further violence."

Zhang Fan and his companions were terrified and shouted angrily.

"That was an agreement with the Imperial Advisor; we will not recognize imposters!"

Emperor Tianwu completely turned hostile, his murderous intent palpable.

"Do you think that if you kill me, the Divine Dynasty won't send a new emperor? Even without me, someone else will take over the throne."

Liu Chengfeng smiled wryly.

Emperor Tianwu's pupils contracted involuntarily; he understood this principle.

Without the Heavenly Martial God, the throne will be decided by the Divine Dynasty! The Azure Dawn Divine Official lineage can appoint anyone as emperor.

"The Divine Dynasty will only designate His Majesty to continue sitting firmly on the throne."

The Heavenly Goddess sneered, trying to bolster the morale of the troops.

Emperor Tianwu's eyes flashed with cold light. Now that things had come to this, there was no way out but to fight to the end.

Now, his only hope is that the God of the Azure Universe can control the overall situation of the Divine Dynasty. Only in this way can he secure his throne.

"kill--"

Emperor Tianwu made up his mind to go all out and kill the new emperor, which meant turning against the Qingxi Divine Official lineage.

The Iron Guards surged in from all directions. Zhang Fan and his men were shocked and furious. They tried to protect their leader, but the Iron Guards blocked them and surrounded and killed them.

"Then come on."

Liu Chengfeng laughed loudly, and the Guiyuan Nirvana Cauldron was unleashed.

If a peaceful transfer of the throne is not possible, then a bloody one must follow.

Chaos fell from the sky, a cauldron fell, the firmament collapsed, and chaos was destroyed.

With a deafening roar, even the protective power of the Golden Palace could not withstand it, and the palace was shattered and overturned.

The Guiyuan Nirvana Cauldron was pushed out horizontally, blasting thousands of iron guards to pieces. Screams rose and fell, and blood flowed all over the ground.

"How dare you! Royal sacred ground, cease your violence!"

With a furious shout, the Imperial Guards surged forth from all directions like a tidal wave, completely surrounding the palace.

General Wang Mochen of the Heavenly Martial Army charged into the Golden Palace, his divine might overwhelming Liu Chengfeng.

He was Emperor Tianwu's divine general and a pillar of the Tianwu Kingdom, and was utterly loyal to Emperor Tianwu.

"Are you going to go yourself, or are you sending your men to their deaths?"

Liu Chengfeng stood proudly in the sky, the Guiyuan Nimesis Cauldron hanging above his head, looking down at the arrogant Tianwu Emperor.

"You dare commit violence here? I'll kill you today!"

Emperor Tianwu ascended to the heavens, followed by Goddess Tianwu. Together with Wang Mochen, they formed a pincer movement, determined to kill Liu Chengfeng.

Now that things have come to this, they absolutely cannot let Liu Chengfeng leave alive; otherwise, there will be endless trouble.

Since we've already started, let's go all the way and kill them to silence them.

Zhang Fan and his men looked grim. They wanted to break through and rush over to help the new emperor, but they were all blocked.

They never expected that Emperor Tianwu would actually rebel and directly attempt to kill the new emperor designated by the Divine Dynasty.

"All three of you at once?"

Liu Chengfeng surveyed the three of them, his killing intent rising, and the World Tree appeared. Since things had come to this point, then they shouldn't blame him for being ruthless!
"Impersonating the new emperor is a crime deserving the extermination of your entire family. Today, I will tear you to pieces."

Since they had turned against each other, Emperor Tianwu disregarded all martial ethics and joined forces to kill Liu Chengfeng first.

"Fake? In your eyes, is even the Divine Dynasty a fake?"

A cold shout rang out, and then 100,000 troops forcefully pushed into the capital, surrounding the entire palace and encircling the imperial guards.

Bai Jinrou arrived, leading the Tianwu Legion, surrounded by generals, her momentum unstoppable.

"Our savior has arrived."

Upon seeing the Tianwu Legion, Zhang Fan and his men were overjoyed.

The massive army's advance shocked the entire Tianwu City. Millions of its citizens were terrified and hid in their homes, afraid to go out.

Emperor Tianwu and the others' expressions changed drastically. Wang Mochen still failed to stop the Grand Preceptor, who took command of the Tianwu Legion.

The Heavenly Martial Legion is loyal to the Heavenly Martial God and is even more powerful than the Imperial Guard.

The Imperial Advisor arrived with the order of the Divine Dynasty, received the Tianwu Legion, and repelled the Tianxuan Divine Kingdom's army, which can be said to have won the hearts of the people.

"Huang Qirui, it's not too late to turn back now and hand over the Imperial Seal."

The white hibiscus is as cold and aloof as ice, all its allure gone, its imposing presence awe-inspiring.

Although her cultivation level is not as high as that of Emperor Tianwu or Wang Mochen, she is the Qingxi Divine Official representing the Taixu Divine Dynasty.

Not only does he possess the divine gift of the Azure Dawn Divine Official, but he can also persuade all the gods of the divine dynasty to descend, making his status extremely noble.

Emperor Tianwu's face turned pale and then red. The situation was unfavorable to him, and without the help of the Divine Dynasty, he would have a hard time suppressing the tide.

"The throne is related to the well-being of the people of the Heavenly Martial Divine Kingdom."

"Your Majesty has served the Tianwu Kingdom for thousands of years, protecting hundreds of millions of people. Your virtue and power have united the people, and the world is united in your loyalty. You are the one who should shoulder the great responsibility of ruling the country."

The Heavenly Martial Goddess rallied everyone, also to stabilize the Heavenly Martial Emperor's stance, which must not be wavered at this moment.

"The old emperor will go into seclusion to create his own path and seek the divine throne. This is a blessing for the Tianwu Kingdom. The country cannot be without a ruler for a day. The new emperor will assume the reins."

Bai Jinrou stood her ground, her imposing presence overwhelming.

That makes sense. It was only a matter of time before the Heavenly Martial Emperor ascended to the fourth level of the Divine Realm and went into seclusion to create his own path.

Creating a divine path is no small matter; it can take anywhere from a thousand to ten thousand years. It is perfectly reasonable for a new emperor to assume the great responsibility and inherit the state.

"Qi Rui, step down. We mustn't get caught up in internal strife."

The oldest general in the Tianwu Legion spoke.

The Tianwu Legion also did not want to see the Tianwu Divine Kingdom descend into internal strife. The Tianwu Divine Kingdom had always sided with the Qingxi Divine Official's faction, but now, with internal strife within the divine dynasty and the Tianwu Emperor seeking a new ruler, the situation was dire.

"For the sake of the well-being of the Heavenly Martial Kingdom, I shall shoulder this great responsibility."

Having come this far, how could Emperor Tianwu possibly abdicate?

With the support of another faction in the Divine Dynasty, he will not only be able to secure his throne, but also dominate the Heavenly Martial Divine Kingdom in the future!
"If he won't abdicate, then kill him."

Liu Chengfeng's eyes flashed coldly, and a fierce aura rose within him.

"How dare you act so presumptuously in the land of Tianwu!"

Emperor Tianwu also refused to give an inch, closing in step by step, his divine might overwhelming.

At Bai Jinrou's command, the Tianwu army immediately pressed forward to protect her, with several generals surrounding her.

Even with internal strife within the Divine Dynasty, its authority remains, and the Heavenly Martial Legion is loyal to the new emperor.

"Protecting the Emperor——"

General Wang Mochen of the Imperial Guards was not to be outdone. He led his troops forward, ready to fight Liu Chengfeng and his men to the death.

With 100,000 troops on each side facing each other, a great battle was imminent, which would surely result in rivers of blood and piles of corpses in the imperial palace.

"enough--"

An old man stepped forward, exuding divine power, with stars above him and an imposing aura.

"Ancestor—"

Upon seeing the old man, everyone bowed.

He was a close guardian of the Heavenly Martial God, serving by his side all along, and was also the only surviving general of the Heavenly Martial God.

The Heavenly Martial God lived for too long, and all the divine officials and generals around him died of old age.

Even the guardian deity is nearing the end of his life.

"A mere throne has led to armed conflict; what kind of order is this?"

The nearby guardian's turbid eyes swept across the area, flashing with a cold light, like stars shining brightly.

“Ancestor, the throne is not worth mentioning, but it is not unacceptable for someone with no merit to ascend to the throne, nor is it unacceptable for the world to be dissatisfied.”

"Even if a new emperor is appointed in a new dynasty, the new emperor should still make achievements in order to win the hearts of the people."

The Heavenly Goddess was decisive and adaptable, and immediately found an excuse.

"That statement is not without merit."

The guard frowned and looked at Liu Chengfeng.

He was the closest person to the Heavenly Martial God, and his words carried great weight.

"I, the Emperor, am not greedy for power, but if power is in the hands of someone who has no merit, I ask you, who in the world will submit? Ask the soldiers present!"

Emperor Tianwu's eyes narrowed, his aura soaring, as he surveyed the crowd.

"That's right, without merit, one is not worthy of the throne."

General Wang Mochen was the first to support it, and the generals of the Imperial Guards also shouted their approval.

The soldiers of the Tianwu Legion remained silent.

They obeyed the Divine Dynasty, but they harbored some resentment towards Liu Chengfeng, the suddenly emerging new emperor.

"By agreeing with the Divine Guards, and in order to repel the army of the Tianxuan Divine Kingdom, the Imperial Seal of the State should be handed over."

Seeing that the situation was not good, Bai Jinrou stood beside Liu Chengfeng and supported him.

Others may not know, but Bai Jinrou knows perfectly well.

The powerful backer behind Liu Chengfeng is not someone that the Heavenly Martial Divine Kingdom can shake.

"The merits of the Imperial Preceptor are evident to all under heaven, but they are not the merits of the new emperor."

The near-divine guard shook his head slightly.

"What does 'close to the divine guards' mean then?"

Liu Chengfeng chuckled and understood.

The Heavenly Martial God is old and will die.

Not only Emperor Tianwu and his men, but even his close guards were looking for new ways out.

They wish to pledge allegiance to Cangyu God, the most powerful god in the legendary Qingmeng Realm.

"It's not difficult for the new emperor to win the hearts of the people."

"The land of the Heavenly Martial Divine Kingdom possesses divine runes, which represent the supreme authority of the Heavenly Martial Divine Kingdom. If one can seize them, one can ascend the throne!"

After pondering for a moment, the near-god guard finally made this request.

“That’s right. If you take the Heavenly Martial Talisman, I will immediately step down.”

Emperor Tianwu was overjoyed, for even the Divine Guards were on his side.

"No, this request is excessive, especially for those near the divine guards."

Bai Jinrou's expression changed, and she immediately rejected the request from the Near God Guard.

"The Heavenly Martial Talisman was born in the ancestral land and buried in the great power. Even the Heavenly Martial God could not obtain it. The Near God Guard's actions are asking the impossible."

Before becoming the Imperial Advisor, Bai Jinrou was very familiar with the situation of the Tianwu Divine Kingdom.

The fact that the Guardian of the Gods made this request shows that he never considered the succession of the throne.

"Otherwise, how can one win over the people, and how easy is it to sit on the throne!"

The guard's face darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Only by obtaining the Heavenly Martial Talisman can one ascend the throne!"

The Imperial Guards shouted in unison, supporting the decision of the Divine Guard.

The Tianwu Legion remained silent. The veteran general wanted to speak, but in the end, he let out a sigh.

There are still quite a few people in the Tianwu Legion who are not convinced by the new emperor.

Although the demands of the guards were excessive, the new emperor had not yet accomplished anything, so how could he win over the people?

"Come and get it."

In his mind, the Oath Stone told Liu Chengfeng.

"Okay, it's a deal—"

Liu Chengfeng shouted and looked around at everyone.

"I will take the Heavenly Martial Talisman."

"Since everyone is reasonable, I will also be a reasonable person today."

"If anyone tries to obstruct me after I have taken the Heavenly Martial Talisman, don't blame me for unleashing a massacre. If the Heavenly Martial Divine Kingdom is destroyed, they are courting death!"

Liu Chengfeng looked down at the crowd with a murderous aura, and every word he spoke was firm and resounding.

Liu Chengfeng readily agreed, much to the surprise of the Near God Guards.

The Heavenly Martial Talisman is impossible to obtain. Could it be that he really possesses some extraordinary supernatural power?
Emperor Tianwu and the others exchanged glances, disbelieving that Liu Chengfeng could truly obtain the Tianwu Talisman.

"The ancestral land—"

In the end, Emperor Tianwu and his allies unanimously agreed to open the ancestral land of the Tianwu Divine Kingdom—the Tianwu Sea!

Only by entering the ancestral land and activating the power of the earth can one obtain the Heavenly Martial Talisman.

However, since the existence of the Tianwu Continent, no one has ever obtained the Tianwu Talisman from it, not even the Tianwu God.

"I'm afraid this won't work—"

Bai Jinrou was worried; no one had ever been able to obtain the Heavenly Martial Talisman before, what if she failed?

"Wait for my triumphant return."

Liu Chengfeng laughed heartily, his heroic spirit soaring to the heavens.

The generals looked at each other, all believing that it was impossible for Liu Chengfeng to obtain the Heavenly Martial Talisman.

Emperor Tianwu sneered, confident of victory.

If Liu Chengfeng can't obtain the Heavenly Martial Talisman, he's destined to sit on the throne!
(End of this chapter)