CHAPTER 374: CHAPTER 37 DEFYING THE HEAVENS_1

"I am a Sage Sovereign under the Lord of Hongmeng’s command, and today we offer sacrifices to My Lord. I welcome the mighty ones from all races of the universe to come and witness the event!"

The divine voice was vast and majestic, sweeping across all directions and shaking heaven and earth.

It caused the endless starry sky to collapse.

One galaxy after another eternally extinguished.

It was terrifying to an extraordinary degree, causing all beings to tremble in fear.

In the Swallowed Star universe, one Master of the Universe after another who had been in seclusion for ages opened their eyes. Their piercing gazes were like thunderbolts, penetrating layers of time and space, looking towards the sky above Earth in the Milky Way Galaxy.

That is...

Such a terrifying presence!

How can there be such a fearsome being in the universe?

The Angel Sage Sovereign stood in the void, surrounded by Chaos, her golden pupils flickering with Dao Runes. With every blink, terrifying visions of universes collapsing and the birth of heaven and earth appeared.

Her long golden hair danced in the air, each strand crystal clear and sparkling, entwined with the sun, moon, and stars.

Her body was clad in a golden short-skirt armor shining brightly, dazzling to behold. In her hand, she held a Golden War Spear with an edge so sharp it seemed it could pierce the universe and shatter Chaos.

What frightened the Masters of the Universe even more were the endless thunderstorms surging in the sky, the boiling will of the universe.

The universal will, carrying with it the primal force of the universe, descended like heavenly might, its oppressive force boundless, as if signaling the end of the world, making one’s heart go cold and liver and gallbladder split with fear.

One dragon-shaped lightning bolt after another fell, seeking to suppress the Angel Sage Sovereign.

The primal universe did not allow such a powerful being to exist.

"Begone!"

The Angel Sage Sovereign bellowed angrily, shattering endless galaxies.

She radiated light from her entire being, her divine brilliance surging, illuminating the eternal firmament, and easily blocking the vast and endless chaotic thunder.

How is this possible?

The Masters of the Universe watching from across time and space were shocked beyond measure, deep reverence showing in their eyes.

"Break!"

The Angel Sage Sovereign, holding the Golden War Spear, thrust it into the heavens, merging endless light into a single rainbow-colored beam.

It was so dazzlingly beautiful that one could not help but be lost in it, unable to extricate themselves, longing to explore the supreme mysteries within.

Under the awestruck gaze of countless Masters of the Universe, the rainbow beam pierced through the endless chaotic thunder and shattered the infinite lightning chains.

The universal will itself seemed to fear.

The endless thunder surged, tumultuous and overwhelming, yet it dared not fall easily, as if filled with dread.

My heavens, even the universal will is recoiling!

The countless Masters of the Universe were astounded and incredulous. The Lord of Chaos City, who was hurrying over, was especially shocked, knowing that their Human Race’s mightiest Progenitor had been imprisoned by the universal will.

Now, the Angel Sage Sovereign clearly surpassed the original limits of the universe, yet the primal will of the universe could not prevail against her.

How terrifying was that?

How inconceivable?

All Masters of the Universe looked up at the tall, sensual figure above Earth with fear and awe.

One could see the Angel Sage Sovereign holding the Golden War Spear, her golden short-skirt armor glistening gloriously, radiant beyond compare, like a Female War God overlooking the eternal ages, as if with a mere raise of her hand, she could suppress past and future.

Her majesty was inviolable.

All beings were compelled to submit, daring not to defy her will.

Her powerful presence swept through heaven and earth; the eternal Blue Heaven itself had to submit.

Even the primal will of the universe recoiled.

The surging thunder in the sky vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.

"HISS!"

Countless Masters of the Universe who had overseen the ages gasped. They did not dare delay, and one by one, they began the journey to pay their respects.

The Angel Sage Sovereign had already extended an invitation to the universe’s mightiest, welcoming them to observe the event, and although they were puzzled, they did not dare to decline.

What made them even more puzzled was that such an unparalleled being was actually a subordinate of some Lord of Hongmeng?

Who exactly was the Lord of Hongmeng?

Why had they never heard of him before?

"GULP! So domineering!"

Luo Feng stood dumbfounded, staring blankly at the Angel Sage Sovereign standing in the void, her might unrivaled, his eyes filled with shock, deep reverence, and admiration.

A true man should be just so.

So powerful!

Xu Xin’s beauty was exquisite, her figure full and appealing, her black and shiny hair cascading down to her waist, her temperament elegant, pure, and refined.

As she looked at the lofty, sensual form of the Angel Sage Sovereign, like a Female War God, ripples stirred in her beautiful eyes. Even she, who normally had no interest in cultivation, couldn’t help but be enthralled.

This is the power of a Messenger...

Terrifying to such an extent.

As the first and second strongest beings in the world, Hong and Leishen were in awe, their reverent gazes mixed with excitement. They were not disheartened but instead became more eager to fight.

HUM.

Suddenly, the void in the starry sky began to twist, and one after another, fearsome figures emerged from the distorted space.

Each of them was a famous and mighty Master of the Universe.

However, upon their arrival, they all very sensibly restrained their auras and respectfully saluted the goddess-like figure in the sky:

"Human Race’s Lord of Chaos City (Lord of Darkness, Lord of Giant Axe...), pays homage to the Angel Sage Sovereign."

"Demon Race’s Sky Wolf Lord (Lord of Bi Long, Lord Banfu...), pays homage to the Angel Sage Sovereign."

"The Golden Horn’s Master from the Starry Sky Beast Alliance pays homage to the Angel Sage Sovereign."

The Masters of the Universe from all races had come, each putting aside their usual pride, respectful and reverent as if schoolchildren before their principal.

"No need for such formality. Today is but an invitation for all to observe and understand. In the future, you’re all welcome to pledge allegiance to My Lord," said the Angel Sage Sovereign in an aloof tone, which caused the faces of the Masters of the Universe to change. Which one of them wasn’t a dominant force at the pinnacle of the universe? Who would willingly pledge faith to another, especially to a never-before-heard-of Lord of Hongmeng? However, they didn’t dare to retort openly. After all, the Angel Sage Sovereign hadn’t demanded their immediate allegiance. They would wait and see how things unfolded.

"I appreciate the generous offer from the Angel Sage Sovereign, but, ignorant as I am, I have no knowledge of who the Lord of Hongmeng is," the Lord of Chaos City asked tentatively.

The other Masters of the Universe immediately perked up and pricked up their ears.

They were curious as well.

"This is the ’Meditation Method’ passed down by My Lord. Recite it once, and you will catch a glimpse of My Lord’s true form and receive My Lord’s divine grace!"

With a mere thought from the Angel Sage Sovereign, a copy of the "Meditation Method" appeared in the starry sky.

All the Masters of the Universe glanced over the text, instantly memorizing its contents, though in their hearts they harbored some doubt, feeling it to be an ordinary and unremarkable Divine Spirit prayer.

But they dared not voice their skepticism.

The scene of the Angel Sage Sovereign repelling the universal will with a single spear thrust was still vivid in their minds.

None of them gathered there were confident they could block a spear from the Angel Sage Sovereign.

"Alright, My Lord is great and merciful and will not compel you to believe. Even if you do believe in My Lord, you will not be asked to do anything!"

The Angel Sage Sovereign reminded them, then in a flash, moved to the front of the altar.

Seeing the Angel Sage Sovereign step down, the Lord of Chaos City and the other Masters of the Universe dared not continue to hover in the void. They descended to Earth and stood respectfully to the side.

Hmm?

At that moment, the Golden Horn’s Master noticed that there was, in fact, a Golden Horned Beast on the altar, seemingly used as a sacrifice.

Members of their Cosmic Beast Clan were rare, and a noble-blooded Starry Sky Beast like the Golden Horned Beast was an even more precious species.

He looked at the towering, graceful figure of the Angel Sage Sovereign, then at the Golden Horned Beast on the altar. His eyes were filled with struggle.

Ultimately, he couldn’t help but speak up, "Angel Sage Sovereign, may I ask what offense this young one of my clan has committed? This junior is willing to apologize and make amends on his behalf and implores the Angel Sage Sovereign for mercy to spare his life!"

He presented himself very humbly.

There was no helping it.

The Angel Sage Sovereign was too powerful.

All the Masters of the Universe gathered here together probably wouldn’t be enough to withstand even a single hand from her.

Lacking in strength, they had no choice but to act subserviently.

Hehe, once offered on the altar, can it still be taken back? How naïve!

The surrounding Masters of the Universe also noticed the Golden Horned Beast juvenile. Seeing the Golden Horn’s Master pleading, they snickered in their hearts, feeling rather pleased.

Almost every major race’s Masters of the Universe was present, and naturally, their relations weren’t great.

Many were enemies with one another.

It was only because the Angel Sage Sovereign was present that they hadn’t shown it. Otherwise, they would’ve already started bickering or fighting.

"To be sacrificed to My Lord is its fortune and honor. There is no need for further words!"

"Yes!"

The Golden Horn’s Master felt aggrieved in his heart. Fortune and honor? As if fooling a three-year-old child! But what could he do when the Angel Sage Sovereign had the upper hand? He had no choice but to deal with it, albeit grudgingly. Feeling the many gloating gazes around him, his heart was even more filled with resentment, wishing he could engage in a grand battle. But he did not dare. His own death would be one thing, but having offended the Angel Sage Sovereign and possibly an even more terrifying Lord of Hongmeng behind her, his entire Cosmic Beast Clan might face annihilation. He could only endure.

Seeing the Golden Horn’s Master’s aggrieved and humiliated demeanor, many Masters of the Universe began to feel heavyhearted.

Not because they were close with the Golden Horn’s Master, but because they felt a sense of sorrow for the inevitable—the sorrow of ’when the rabbit dies, the fox feels sadness.’ This time it was the Golden Horned Beast. Would it be their turn next time? If it came to that, what could they do? Fight to the death? Or, like the Golden Horn’s Master, beg humbly for mercy? They dared not imagine.

The Angel Sage Sovereign was unaware of their thoughts and did not concern herself with them.

She stood there calmly.

Luo Feng saw this and began to preside over the sacrifice.

The sacrifices had already been placed on the altar.

Xu Xin, clad in magnificent attire, fresh and elegant, looked like a peony, stunningly beautiful, walked onto the altar with her long fetching legs.

The many Masters of the Universe showed no particular reaction.

In this cruel universe, the lives of many beings are exceedingly cheap, worth less than chaff.

"The sacrifice begins. Let everyone follow me in praying to the great Lord of Hongmeng," Luo Feng announced, taking one last look at Xu Xin, then spoke out loud.

Now he had no special feelings for Xu Xin, although she was the goddess he had a crush on during his student days.

But considering that even the Angel Sage Sovereign was offered as a sacrifice, Luo Feng knew that it would be better for Xu Xin to be offered too, and he actually felt happy for her.

Gathering his focus, Luo Feng began to pray with sincerity.

"Great Lord of Hongmeng..."

All the people on Earth followed in prayer.

The Lord of Chaos City, the Golden Horn’s Master, and the other Masters of the Universe quietly observed.

Then they were shocked.

Because the Angel Sage Sovereign was also joining in the prayers.

Her expression was unutterably devout and fervent.

They had deeply experienced the Angel Sage Sovereign’s power. Yet, such a powerful being was actually devout, even fanatical, towards the Lord of Hongmeng. Just how powerful and terrifying must the Lord of Hongmeng be?