Bab 168: The Great Battle
In just a single month, every single High-Rank Star Realm in the northern regions of the Eastern Divine Region was pressured to bow its head and bend the knee to House Targaryen under the supreme might of the Celestial Dragon Emperor and his legion of devoted warriors. The few Star Realms which resisted were dealt with in a ruthless manner, setting an example for the rest.
The Third Phase began, where all of the star realms which are still neutral or against House Targaryen were to be conquered. Only the Middle-Rank and Low-Rank star realms remained so it was a rather simple process where Aerion did not have to do anything and watch as they all crumble one by one. His legion was enough to settle the minority which still resisted.
However, it was announced that the Southern and Western Divine Regions had forged an alliance against the Celestial Dragon Emperor, who was speculated to be a wielder of devil profound energy. The Celestial Dragon Emperor then confirmed their suspicions himself, rather confidently too. Because of this, the Realm of the Gods fell into an even deeper abyss of chaos as the conquered Eastern Divine Region fought against the remnants who resisted along with two other Divine Regions.
Aerion landed on the Snow Song Realm for the first time in four months. The first place he went to was the Sacred Hall.
"The Celestial Dragon Emperor himself pays a visit to my humble Snow Song Realm. This is a great blessing, indeed."
Aerion smiled. "I'm still the direct disciple of the Snow Song Realm King, am I not?"
"You no longer have the qualifications to be my disciple. The supreme Emperor of the Eastern Divine Region should not have to bow his head to a master who is weaker than himself. It is unfitting. Because of this, I will have to find a new direct disciple."
"I understand, Master."
"Do not call me master."
"Hmm, if you're not my master, then how should I address you from henceforth, senior?" Aerion chuckled before shaking his head. "No, that doesn't sound right to me. The only time I was unfaithful to my wives was with you."
Aerion's courage was even greater ever since he created the Heavenly Dragon Star God's divine power and used the Evil Infant's Wheel of Myriad Tribulations so he could easily speak out his true feelings.
"Despite your harsh training, I couldn't help but appreciate your efforts. You tried your very best when it came to developing my talent and because of that, I progressed quickly. If you hadn't saved me after the Ancient Horned Dragon incident, then I would have died there and then. There would be no Celestial Dragon Emperor. Heh, I'll stop beating around the bush and get to the point."
"..."
"I don't know if you feel the same way but I'll speak my mind anyway. You lost your sacred vital yin to save me and I lost my flawless and most admirable record of being a faithful young man, so I feel like I must take responsibility for what happened." Aerion coughed. "In essence, I'd like to ask for your hand in marriage."
"You could have asked from the start as there was no need to state your reasoning."
"There wasn't?"
"No, the answer would remain the same either way."
Aerion scratched his hair. "Then it's a definite no? Understandable, I was your disciple, after all, so it would be unfitting for such a thing to happen."
Mu Xuanyin laughed as she turned into her more seductive side. "Hmm, why would I reject the handsome Celestial Dragon Emperor? You're no longer my disciple so those barriers no longer exist. " She smiled. "Therefore, I can be your wife if that is truly what you want."
Aerion was once again dazed by her seductive charm. It took him a few moments to recover his composure. "It is, indeed, what this Dragon wants."
"Then come and have me."
Aerion felt her rather large bust lean against his chest. His body started to burn with anticipation before he calmed himself down. It had been quite a while since his divine yang energy had been released so even the slightest trigger could result in a great wave of lust overcoming him.
"Not... yet." Aerion shook his head and stepped back. "Not until we're married, alright?"
"Hmph, so be it." Her tone became cold once more.
"You did not ask me about my darkness profound energy yet," Aerion remarked.
"So your announcement was true?"
"Well, true enough. I have full control over my darkness profound energy so it does not turn me into a devil. However, merely possessing it has made me into the enemy of the God Realm." Aerion smiled. "This does make things more simple as I'll be able to unite the God Realm before the Crimson Crack opens."
"What do you intend to do with the Northern Divine Region?"
"In time, I will conquer it as well. The devils will eventually bend to my fire. One of my main goals is the unification of Primal Chaos, after all."
"You are ambitious, indeed. There is deep hatred between the devils and gods which cannot be so simply erased, however."
"They will acknowledge my divine strength and see the light," Aerion replied. "Their hatred will cease to exist as they both will be eager to serve the same Celestial Dragon Emperor of Primal Chaos."
After that was settled, Aerion decided to finally take Aurion under his wing and pass down his knowledge onto him. He spent a good two months in the Snow Song Realm with his three wives and two sons. Because Daeron was still too young to begin cultivating, his main focus was on other things such as administration. His potential path was that of a ruler due to him being the second son of the Celestial Dragon Emperor. Aerion did not discriminate when it came to which one was born first, instead, he would decide his heir based on who is the most talented and suitable for the position once they were all grown up.
The Eastern Divine Region was fully secured while the armies of the other two Divine Regions began to form and march. The Celestial Dragon Emperor did not waste much time gathering the Eastern Divine Region's greatest experts and forming one single Divine Army. He decided to call it the Legion of Fire.
After another two months, these two forces would collide.
Across dozens of star realms, large skirmishes led to many deaths on both sides. The Legion of Fire was outnumbered greatly and so, it was being slowly pushed back. Without the presence of the Celestial Dragon Emperor, it was clear which side would win.
After all, it was two God-Emperors against nine (should be ten, but a certain Nan Wansheng is dead).
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Surrounded by four other God-Emperors, Xia Qingyue was at a great disadvantage and was fated to lose if the odds were not evened out anytime soon. It is difficult to kill a God-Emperor, in fact, it is considered impossible even for someone as strong as the Dragon Monarch. If a God-Emperor wishes to live, the God-Emperor will live on along as there is a path of escape.
The banners of House Targaryen could be seen across the entire battlefield. Most were torn and stood above countless dead profound practitioners.
"You're outnumbered and there is no way you can escape, it is best if you surrender and join the alliance in destroying the false devil Emperor who goes by the name Celestial Dragon." Cang Shitian suggested.
"I could never do that."
"Hmph, stupid lass, he's not coming to save you or his army. He probably ran away the moment he saw the alliance's, our, great strength." A God-Emperor replied.
"Oh, I wouldn't be so sure about that."
ROAAAR.
A terrifyingly mighty crimson dragon descended onto the star realm. As its frightening roar spread across the star realm, the realm began to shake uncontrollably for a few seconds. The forces on both sides looked up as the mountainous dragon from above resulted in a massive shadow which covered most of the battlefield.
"This Dragon Emperor has made his divine return," Aerion announced from atop Rhaegal's head. Since he was so gargantuan, Aerion would not be visible from any other place.
"His aura... it is boundless in strength." One of the God-Emperors wasn't so sure about the Celestial Dragon Emperor being afraid of some alliance.
"Rhaegal, deal with the weaklings while I handle the troublesome God-Emperors."
"Yes, Father."
Aerion floated down, however still having superior ground over the God-Emperors who surrounded Xia Qingyue.
"Haha, do you remember our good times in the Profound God Convention?" Cang Shitian chuckled.
"No, I do not." Aerion coldly replied as Blackfyre formed a sword beam and decapitated him. The three God-Emperors did not know what to do. Try to fight, run or stay still. In the end, the swift death of a God-Emperor led to them being frozen still in shock.
He formed Ghost Flames at his right hand and purified the other three. Then Aerion turned to Xia Qingyue.
"Forgive me that I took a while, there was something I had to do."
"If you had taken any longer, I may have died."
"I wouldn't let them kill you." Aerion chuckled. "I had a few guardians watching from above the whole time just in case. This great war is a good experience for the Legion of Fire, the weak will die and be honoured while the strong will grow even stronger. My army has no place for weaklings who cannot survive longer than a day without me anyway."
"I see." Xia Qingyue nodded.
Aerion formed a Perfect Sword Spirit who was sent to deal with some of the other God-Emperors along with his three paths. He then took a few of the God-Emperors' corpses for later before approaching the Dragon Monarch who was tearing through his Legion of Fire.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, the Dragon Monarch himself stands in my way." Aerion appeared above him.
"You could have been something great yet you allowed darkness profound energy to corrupt you."
"Do you honestly believe that I could be beaten by someone of your level?" Aerion inquired. "Do not act as if you're still superior to me, little dragon. In truth, you never were."
"Little dragon?"
"Yes, little dragon. All dragons are meant to be my loyal servants as I am the avatar of the Fire Dragon God, the God creator of all dragons."
"Not the Dragon God?"
"The Primordial Azure Dragon is a mere True God while the Fire Dragon God was an Ancestral God. Now then, as you are a mighty dragon, I will be merciful and grant you the honour of becoming one of my Dragon Lords."
The Emperor.
"Now, then. I command you, Long Bai, to acknowledge me as your Dragon God!"
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