I Have an Omen System-Chapter 102 - 100: Emperor of Daqian

"By special decree, you are enfeoffed as the [Blood Universe Marquis], to eternally guard a thousand li of the Demon Sect’s Sword Tomb and forever serve as a bulwark for Daqian!"

A golden lotus condensed out of the void.

The lotus blossomed, unleashing a deafening, imperial draconic Dao sound.

Chen Xuanba’s Blessed Land, originally ten thousand li wide, suddenly shrank to a thousand li.

"You are bestowed the domain name [Blood Tyrant Sword Tomb] and permitted to recruit your own [Blood Tyrant Sword Guards], tasked solely with slaughtering demons and waging conquests to atone for your crimes through meritorious service!"

A crimson-gold ray of light descended, turning Chen Xuanba’s originally perfect, blood-colored Golden Core into a tainted, inferior Pill.

Its crystal-clear Dao patterns were also corrupted, becoming mottled and impure.

"By imperial grace, you are granted the supreme treasure, the [Blood Dragon Devouring Universe Sword Stele], to suppress the malevolent qi in your Blessed Land, guide your demonic heart back to the correct path, and allow you to forever bathe in imperial favor!"

"So it is decreed—"

"Chen Xuanba, will you not accept your reward?!"

HUPH!

Following that final, command-like shout, the light of the Imperial Decree Golden Scroll flared, transforming into hundreds of millions of violet-gold, dragon-shaped talismans.

They viciously lunged toward the [Blood Universe Sword Domain] Blessed Land that had just formed behind Chen Xuanba.

Their goal was to forcibly brand this nascent Demon Dao Blessed Land with the mark of Daqian’s Law Net, forcibly link it to the dynasty’s dragon meridian, and transform it into a tamed patch of demonic land on the empire’s frontier!

"Wishful thinking..."

Chen Xuanba was bathed in blood, his eyes nearly splitting from rage, yet his tyrannical and wild demonic intent only grew more intense.

’Blood Universe Marquis, Blood Tyrant Sword Guards, Blood Dragon Devouring Universe Sword Stele...’

’One after another... how could any of this be considered a reward?’

’This was clearly plunder, suppression, and enslavement, all under the guise of an imperial reward.’

’I, Chen Xuanba, would rather die than submit!’

"How audacious, Chen Xuanba! You still refuse to accept your reward?"

The Golden Patterned Emperor Robe Dharma Aspect behind Xiao Dinghai’s eyes snapped open. It coldly repeated the question and fiercely swung its Celestial Measuring Golden Ruler.

RUMBLE!

The sky collapsed as a terrifying power tore through the golden light and came crashing down!

It was the Blood Dragon Devouring Universe Sword Stele!

The stele was a thousand zhang tall, its body carved from what looked like dark red Blood Jade, yet it flowed with a violet-gold Dragon Qi that pulsed with the suppressive power of the imperial way.

A lifelike and incredibly ferocious five-clawed blood dragon was coiled around it, its head held high and its mouth wide open, poised to devour heaven and earth.

Its eyes were wide open, and within them blazed two orbs of burning, yet cold, golden imperial fire!

"Pfft..."

Chen Xuanba once again spat out a large mouthful of fresh blood.

A web of cracks spread across his newly condensed, blood-colored Golden Core.

What was even more insidious was that the Blood Dragon Sword Stele bore no Sword Patterns. Instead, it was covered in a dense web of phantasmal golden chains, manifested from the talismans of the Imperial Decree Golden Scroll.

Like living snakes, the chains rattled loudly the moment they appeared, frantically plunging toward the core of the Blood Pool Sword Tomb. Their target was the dark red Blood Pill in Chen Xuanba’s Dantian and the very origin of his Blessed Land!

In an instant, the rain of blood reversed its course, and the wailing of ten thousand swords came to an abrupt halt.

The entire Blood Universe Sword Domain Blessed Land let out an agonized cry, as if unable to bear the burden. Space solidified, the sea of blood froze, and even the flow of the Blood Tyrant’s edge around the Blood Tyrant Demon Sword faltered slightly.

’Dammit, do they think I’m a pushover...?’

Chen Xuanba nearly ground his teeth to dust. A bone-chilling cold filled his blood-red eyes, his killing intent boiling to its peak. He was about to risk everything and detonate the origin of his Blessed Land.

’Better to die in glory than live in shame.’

"Hmph!"

Just then, a cold snort echoed from high above the Nine Heavens, from the very depths of the blood-rain clouds.

Chen Xuanba looked up in astonishment, joy filling his eyes. His blood-colored Golden Core, which had been on the verge of shattering, was restored, as perfect as it had been initially.

"Master, you..."

"Xuanba, you’ve done well. Leave the rest to me."

The voice wasn’t loud, yet it instantly overwhelmed the sound of the Imperial Decree Golden Scroll.

KRA-KOOM!!

An indescribable bolt of dark red Divine Thunder descended from the heavens.

Within the dark red blood-thunder, a towering Dharma Aspect manifested, its true form shrouded within endless clouds of blood and lightning, its face hidden from view.

Yet its might was not the least bit weaker than that of the Golden Robe Emperor Monarch!

A pair of giant eyes, burning with Demon Fire, gazed down from above.

"Since when are the dogs of Daqian worthy of erecting a stele before my sect’s gates?"

There was no buildup of power.

A giant hand of dark red blood-thunder shot out from the void, seizing the thousand-zhang-tall Blood Dragon Devouring Universe Sword Stele as it descended.

"Shatter!"

An indifferent yet majestic Demonic Sound echoed from the depths of the blood clouds.

The light of the Imperial Decree Golden Scroll instantly dimmed. It let out a mournful cry as its edges crumbled and its violet-gold dragon patterns shattered inch by inch.

KRA-CHA—!!!

Xiao Dinghai’s pupils contracted sharply.

The Blood Dragon Devouring Universe Sword Stele—a manifestation of the Immortal Dynasty’s laws, brimming with Dragon Qi that soared to the heavens—had been crushed to pieces!

The thousand-zhang-tall stele collapsed like a sandcastle.

The ferocious, roaring five-clawed blood dragon atop the stele, which had looked ready to devour the universe, shattered inch by inch before it could even cry out in agony.

PFFT!

Xiao Dinghai reeled as if from a heavy blow. He let out a muffled grunt, and a trickle of dazzling golden blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

The Emperor’s Robe Dharma Aspect behind him trembled violently.

The Celestial Measuring Golden Ruler in its hand grew blurry, and a crack even appeared on its majestic face.

Clearly, the destruction of the Sword Stele had caused a backlash that even damaged his Nascent Soul Dharma Aspect.

The entire Blood Pool Sword Tomb fell into a deathly silence.

"Dugu Hong, what audacity! How dare you defy an imperial decree!"

Xiao Dinghai stared fixedly at the dark red thunder Dharma Aspect deep within the blood clouds, his voice tinged with unconcealable horror.

’A thousand years have passed, so how is he still at his peak?!’

This [Thunder Abyss Condensing Gang Demon Lord] was the number one expert in the Blood Demon Sword Sect below the Divinity Transformation realm.

He controlled blood with thunder and fed thunder with blood; his fearsome reputation had terrified several eras.

It was even rumored that while in the Nascent Soul realm, he could fight and defeat a Divinity Transformation cultivator!

"Little whelp, you aren’t worthy to speak to me."

Dugu Hong’s indifferent voice drifted from the depths of the blood clouds.

"Either have your father come himself, or take your filthy decree..."

"Scram!"

That final word, "Scram!", was like hundreds of millions of world-destroying thunderbolts exploding simultaneously in Xiao Dinghai’s Divine Soul!

"GAAH!"

No longer able to hold back, Xiao Dinghai violently spat out a large mouthful of golden Essence Blood. The phantom of the Emperor’s Robe Dharma Aspect behind him boomed and dissipated!

The tattered Imperial Decree Golden Scroll let out a mournful cry as it wrapped around the listless Xiao Dinghai, transforming into a dim ray of golden light and tearing through the void.

He had arrived with heaven-shaking might, blatant arrogance, and unconcealed greed.

He fled in a panic like a terrified dog, not daring to utter a single harsh word, wishing only that his parents had given him two more legs.

「In that instant.」

A tsunami of cheers erupted throughout the entire Blood Demon Sword Sect.

"The Sect Leader is mighty!"

"The Holy Sect is mighty!!!"

Meanwhile, on the Blood Loan Money Shop’s [Celestial Pride Wagering] board, the price associated with Chen Xuanba began to climb at an insane speed, skyrocketing ever higher.

points per share, 1,000 points per share, 3,000 points per share...

10,000 points per share!

In a flash, it had increased a hundredfold!

"Wait, Senior Brother Chen’s Celestial Pride Wagering price..."

Having witnessed Chen Xuanba achieve the Dao Golden Core with his own eyes, Ji Boying, who was standing nearby, immediately caught on.

He fumbled to open his White Jade Token, ready to buy.

[Friendly Reminder: This Celestial Pride has risen by 10,000 points today and has reached its maximum daily growth limit!]

Ji Boying slapped his thigh in regret.

’It’s hit the limit-up,’ he thought. ’Unless someone starts a massive sell-off, no one else can hope to buy in.’

He looked at Qin Xuan with an envious expression.

’This kid has some damn good luck.’

’From 100 points to 10,000 points... a full hundredfold increase!’

’And he even used ten-times leverage.’

’Just like that, his principal of 10,000 Contribution Points instantly ballooned to ten million!’

"Hahaha, Junior Brother Qin, you really are my lucky star!"

Wei Qingyi threw an arm around Qin Xuan’s neck and roared with laughter, so overjoyed he looked like he was about to grab his face and plant a kiss right on it.

He had also bought five hundred Contribution Points’ worth, with ten-times leverage.

He made a full five hundred thousand!

Nearby, Xie Qing watched with eyes so red with jealousy they became bloodshot.