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Chapter 854 - 839: East Emperor’s Illusion, Border Wasteland Divine Marquis!

Chapter 854: Chapter 839: East Emperor’s Illusion, Border Wasteland Divine Marquis!

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In the Desolate Wilds, boundless and infinite, Human Tribes are as numerous as the stars. For ordinary tribes, the greatest wish is to elevate the tribe’s level and ensure the propagation and inheritance of the tribe.

However, for Marquis-level tribes, and even for top-notch Legendary Marquis Departments, being enfeoffed and carrying the destiny of a region’s earth is their pursuit. Being imbued with the destiny of a region’s territory has endless benefits for the development of a tribe.

Even if the territory’s destiny is remote, once it descends upon the tribe, the entire tribe will share weal and woe with the land. As long as the land is not destroyed, the tribe will not perish—provided, of course, that the tribe itself is not wiped out by some overwhelmingly terrifying, irresistible force.

Take the Gu Yuan Clan for example, at the time of its founding, it was located in Dragon Fall Territory and was fused with the earth veins of Dragon Fall Ridge, but now with the Imperial Edict from the Human Emperor, the Gu Yuan Clan can rightfully connect with the earth veins of the entire Border Wasteland. The gap between Dragon Fall Territory and the Border Wasteland Region is fundamentally not on the same scale.

"Gu Yuan Xiao Chen obeys the Imperial Command, ’Humans shall prosper, the Emperor’s reign is boundless!’"

At this moment, Xiao Chen’s heart also trembled fiercely, this long-anticipated moment had finally arrived. Once the Gu Yuan Clan connected to the Border Wasteland Region and received the gifts of this land, it would establish an immortal foundation for the clan that would last for all eternity!

It must be said that before the battle for destiny, Xiao Chen had the Gu Yuan Clan sever its connection with the earth veins of Dragon Fall Ridge and relinquish its original territory, which is now inextricably linked to this moment.

When Celestial Seal King made his golden declaration, stating that if victorious in the blood battle, the Border Wasteland would be conferred as the marquis territory of the Gu Yuan Clan, Xiao Chen already made his decision—Dragon Fall Territory was too small and had already bound the development of Gu Yuan Clan.

Since the Human King made such a promise, he must have been confident. If the Gu Yuan Clan was defeated, they would be annihilated, and the earth veins would likewise become no man’s land.

Even the Border Wasteland Region was just one of the hundred-plus human territories in the Human World. Furthermore, in terms of territorial area, population of tribe people, and the degree of Martial Arts proliferation, it was only a mid to lower-level domain. Only by standing atop the Border Wasteland could the Gu Yuan Clan truly understand the vast Desolate Earth.

The Gu Yuan Clan’s goal is the Supreme King Tribe that has suppressed ancient times, and their journey traverses the endless Human World, even amongst the Hundred Clans of Heaven!

This moment, upon accepting the Imperial Edict of the Human Emperor, marked the Gu Yuan Clan’s first step out of the Border Wasteland Region; what follows is a long and arduous expedtion!

At this moment, as everyone looked at Xiao Chen, their eyes were filled with indescribable envy. Some of the warriors from other tribes were even red-eyed, wishing that it was they who were accepting the Imperial Edict, and that the Border Wasteland Region would become marquis territory of their own tribe.

But they understood that it was but a vain desire. All of this was won by the bloodshed and battles of the Gu Yuan Clan, and the sacrifices of its tribe members. Even setting aside the merit of winning the battle for destiny, there were no other tribes in the Border Wasteland that had the strength of the Gu Yuan Clan.

"The reward that this king promised has now been fulfilled!"

Seeing Xiao Chen accept the command, a voice from Celestial Seal King rang out, with a hint of a smile in his eyes.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Xiao Chen said, bowing to Celestial Seal King.

"You have earned this, there is no need to thank this king."

The tone of Celestial Seal King’s voice was indifferent, but his words took a turn the very next moment, and he continued, "Although the Gu Yuan Clan has now become the marquis of the Border Wasteland Region, the Eastern Wasteland is currently facing a crisis with the arrival of alien races from various small worlds beyond the Void, coveting the Void and eyeing the Human World. Right now, the Border Wasteland cannot be completely entrusted to your Gu Yuan Clan; the clan must collaborate with the Human Ancestral Court to resist the invasions of these alien races."

While Celestial Seal King spoke, his gaze fixated on Xiao Chen, seemingly eager to see his reaction to these words. Xiao Chen, however, maintained a very calm demeanor, slightly narrowing his eyes before returning to normal.

"The junior is well aware that with the imminent crisis of the alien races, the Ancestral Court is the linchpin of our Border Wasteland. How could the Gu Yuan Clan be so arrogant as to forget the merits they fought for? Everything must prioritize the guidance of the Human Ancestral Court."

Xiao Chen said again, bowing. He clearly understood the meaning behind Celestial Seal King’s words and wholeheartedly agreed. While becoming the ruler of a region’s territory brought with it the responsibility of defending the land,

the reality was the strength of the Gu Yuan Clan, as supreme as it may seem in the entire Border Wasteland, was still negligible compared to the alien races.

To resist the alien races, the Ancestral Court was the real main force. Xiao Chen wouldn’t allow the Gu Yuan Clan to be the ones charging ahead just because they became the lord of this land.

If it were so, even ten Gu Yuan Clans wouldn’t be enough to avoid annihilation; in such a case, the Gu Yuan Clan might just become the marquis clan with the shortest existence in Human Tribe History.

"That’s good; this king hopes that after this great battle, the Gu Yuan Clan will become the true guardians of this land!"

Seeing Xiao Chen’s reaction, Celestial Seal King was naturally able to discern Xiao Chen’s thoughts. Facing such a strong figure, Xiao Chen couldn’t possibly conceal it—even if he wanted to—so he straightforwardly displayed his stance.

Just as Xiao Chen thought, even though the Border Wasteland Region was conferred to the Gu Yuan Clan as a remote marquis territory, Eastern Wasteland Human Emperor Palace had no intention of immediately pushing the Gu Yuan Clan into independence.

In their view, the Gu Yuan Clan was simply too young, needing time to mature and accumulate experiences. Perhaps after this great war, they would indeed become a qualified guardian of the soil!

Hum!

At this moment, the suspended Imperial Edict in the Sky Vault began to change. What was originally a complete issuance of the Imperial Command, the purple and gold Manuscripts began to shrink back to their original form, but they remained suspended in the Void, emanating a difficult-to-describe aura.

Hmm?

Even Celestial Seal King’s eyes revealed a change in expression. Considering that something could change the color of a Supreme monarch’s face, it was imaginable that Xiao Chen also noticed Celestial Seal King’s reaction.

Hum!

Next moment, on the Purple Gold Scroll, cyan divine brilliance shimmered, followed by a figure stepping out from within the scroll.

The Cyan Battle Robe, a slender silhouette, the visage veiled in a haze of green mist, so impenetrable that, despite their best efforts, onlookers could not make out the features and even felt as though the world were spinning.

The Cyan Shadow stood there, but no matter how hard one tried to sense it, it was as if it did not exist—like it had merged with heaven and earth, as if it were Heaven itself!

Even the aura of the Celestial Seal King was compressed within his body.

"The Vault of Heaven pays respect to the Eastern Emperor!"

After a brief silence, the Celestial Seal King atop the walls of the Bronze Ancient City bowed toward the cyan apparition, eyes filled with unfathomable shock. Today’s events had startled the Human Emperor.

What!

The Human Emperor!

This Cyan apparition was actually the Human Emperor!

In the Human World’s Eastern Wasteland Land, only the Human Emperor could make supreme rulers bow in homage!

At this moment, all the Human Warriors were boiling with excitement—the Human Emperor had actually come to the Border Wasteland, even if it was just a shadow of the Human Emperor.

The current ruler of the Eastern Wasteland held the title of the Eastern Emperor, therefore known as "Under the Eastern Crown." Emerging from the Human Emperor’s aristocratic Ji Family, who, 108,000 years ago, had endured countless trials to achieve enlightenment and were crowned as emperors. The Ji Family of the Human Emperor—a venerable line that had thrived for countless ages, their bloodline noble, with three emperors of its House, their prestige resounding across the Hundred Realms!

"We pay respect to the Human Emperor!"

A sound like thunderous waves rose, echoing throughout the universe. For a desolate place like the Border Wasteland Region, seldom visited even by supreme rulers, the appearance of a human ruler inspired unimaginable excitement in the hearts of many warriors.

The roar rose like the tide, wave after wave, the warriors of the Border Wasteland expressing the agitation in their hearts. A quarter of an hour passed, and still the voices showed no sign of subsiding.

"Has Your Exalted Eastern Crown come to Border Wasteland because the Vault of Heaven has done something improper?"

After a long while, the Celestial Seal King, mustering his courage, directed the question to the Cyan apparition above the void.

"The Seal King, guards the Eastern Wasteland Southern Domain with hard work and great merit. My presence here is because I have sensed a shift in fate!"

The Eastern Emperor’s voice was calm, devoid of any imposing aura, yet it immersed everyone listening.

Although Xiao Chen could not sense any fluctuation in the Eastern Emperor’s figure, he felt as though he had been seen through, and then a voice reached him.

"Forging a Grade Nine Towering Realm, Supreme Realm of the Towering Realm Stage Eight Heaven, Flame Mystery at the pinnacle of perfection, Slaughter Mystery at the pinnacle of perfection, Thunder’s Destruction Mystery at the pinnacle of perfection."

"Cultivating the Purple Gold Battle Body left behind by the Purple Gold King Tribe, reaching the pinnacle of Stage Eight, following the path of bodily ascension to Kingship, with eighty percent of the Blood Crystal Diamond Battle Body achieved."

"Impressive, no wonder you have such formidable martial prowess, with fate’s blessing, it’s not impossible to defeat ordinary warriors of the Legendary Marquis Department of the Towering Realm Stage Nine Heaven!"

"Who would have thought that the Border Wasteland, which has been in decline for a hundred thousand years, would witness the rise of a genius like you. Indeed, the wheel of fate turns, and there are no eternally unchanging fates; the Border Wasteland Region’s time to rise again has come."

In just an instant, all of Xiao Chen’s martial might had been laid bare by the Eastern Emperor, who then gently recited this in front of everyone in the Border Wasteland, once again astonishing the many warriors.

Compared to the intangible presence of forbidden rulers, Xiao Chen, a talent born and raised in the Border Wasteland Region, represented reality to them. Ever since Xiao Chen’s rise, his name had echoed throughout the Border Wasteland, and they had witnessed his ascension.

"Your Exalted Eastern Crown overpraises me, I dare not presume to such honor," Xiao Chen humbly bowed in response. In the face of a ruler, whether among the Human Race or the Hundred Clans of Heaven, everyone is shaken to the core by the presence of such paramount authority.

"I have come here today for you. By carrying the fate of a region, engaging in bloody combat with the Blood Clan, and securing victory, preventing the fate of the Border Wasteland from sinking further, you have benefited the countless people of the Border Wasteland. With such great meritorious service, you naturally receive the blessing of boundless fate. You have refused to consolidate a name through fate’s militaristic achievements, it seems you have already carefully considered and chosen to follow another path to ennoblement through fate!"

’Eastern Emperor, I have thought it through clearly. I will not consolidate a military name, but wish to take advantage of this fortune to forge a title of Divine Marquis!’

"Well said!"

After another glance at Xiao Chen, firmness and resolve evident in his spirit, the Eastern Emperor proceeded, "I have already felt the response from the will of the clan’s fate. I descend upon the Border Wasteland today, to enact an Imperial Edict of ennoblement in keeping with the clan’s fate."

"Xiao Chen of the Gu Yuan Tribe, heed the order!"

"Xiao Chen of the Gu Yuan Tribe accepts the order!" Xiao Chen once again prostrated himself.

"Xiao Chen of the Gu Yuan Tribe, with meritorious deeds in the Border Wasteland, and as the progenitor of land within the Border Wasteland Region, born and raised therein, hence you shall be ennobled for extending your lineage on this soil."

"Today, I, the Emperor, decree that you shall be the Border Wasteland Divine Marquis!"

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