243: Chapter 243 The Emperor's Dharma Image

Upon hearing Daoist Master Cangxuan's words...

Daoist Master Tianhuo fell silent for a moment.

He did not answer immediately, but lowered his head as if lost in thought.

Daoist Master Cangxuan was in no hurry, sitting quietly in the main seat, his fingers rhythmically tapping the armrest with a "thump, thump, thump" sound.

Inside the great hall.

A heavy silence fell.

After a long while, Daoist Master Tianhuo finally looked up, a look of determination flashing in his eyes.

"Fine, this old man agrees."

His voice was firm and powerful.

Daoist Master Cangxuan raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

"Fellow Daoist agreed so quickly? Won't you consider it further?"

Daoist Master Tianhuo shook his head.

A bitter smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

"There is nothing to consider. Although I am but a remnant soul, I was once at the Peak Domain Realm."

"If for nothing else, I wish to witness the elegance of the Immortal Realm. Regarding that palm strike from back then, I still feel unreconciled to this day."

In his eyes.

A complex expression flickered.

"Furthermore, this matter holds no disadvantage for me. Even if Fellow Daoist hadn't mentioned it, I would have searched for that Secret Realm myself in the future."

Daoist Master Cangxuan nodded slightly after listening.

This answer.

Was within his expectations.

Although that Secret Realm involved an Immortal Realm existence, the other party simply had no other choice!

"In that case, it is settled."

"From today onwards, you and Lin Tian can stay peacefully at Chilian Peak. I will naturally ensure your safety and help you find a way to reconstruct your Physical Body."

"It's a deal."

Daoist Master Tianhuo cupped his hands, then transformed into a streak of light and vanished into Lin Tian's mind.

At the same time.

Within the Tianxuan Dynasty on the other side, Wang Chen's original body was not idle either.

The Imperial Dynasty's main hall.

It was magnificent and resplendent, with Luck surging like a rainbow.

Wang Chen sat high upon the dragon throne, his gaze sweeping over the ministers below, his eyes filled with majesty.

During this period.

The Imperial Dynasty's strength had increased significantly; the number of annexed Intermediate worlds had exceeded twenty, the area of the Xuantian Continent had expanded several times over, and the Power of Imperial Fortune had become increasingly dense.

But in his heart.

There was always an inexplicable sense of urgency.

He could sense it.

Great events were about to unfold in this Star Domain.

This was his intuition.

It was also a perception of the Star Domain's general trend after he began to Cultivate the "Imperial Dao" Cultivation Technique.

Although he couldn't say exactly what it was, he could feel a massive storm brewing.

If he could not unify this Star Domain and condense all forces together before the storm arrived, he might find himself in a passive position.

Therefore.

He had to accelerate the progress of unifying this Star Domain.

"Pass down my decree."

Wang Chen spoke, his voice echoing in the hall.

"Appoint General Chu Batian as the Grand Marshal of the Expedition, commanding an army of billions to continue the conquest of Intermediate worlds within the Star Domain."

"I want all Intermediate worlds brought into the Imperial Dynasty's territory within one year!"

"We obey the decree!"

The ministers responded in unison, their voices so loud the hall trembled slightly.

General Chu Batian stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and cupped his fists.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, your servant will not fail the mission!"

Wang Chen nodded and waved his hand.

"Go."

General Chu Batian stood up and, without wasting words, turned and strode out of the hall.

Subsequently.

The ministers also dispersed, leaving Wang Chen alone in the hall.

Wang Chen leaned back on the dragon throne and closed his eyes, a star map of the entire Star Domain appearing in his mind.

The Star Domain was vast and boundless, with countless Intermediate worlds; to annex them all within a year was a monumental task.

But he had confidence.

With the Imperial Dynasty's current strength, achieving this was not difficult.

Just as his Divine Thought was focused on the entire Star Domain—

In his mind.

A familiar voice suddenly rang out.

[Ding... Congratulations to the Host, you have gained one sign-in opportunity. Would you like to sign in?]

Wang Chen opened his eyes, a smile touching his lips.

Sign in?

It was time to sign in again?

He had been so busy lately he had almost forgotten about it.

"System, sign in immediately!"

Wang Chen did not hesitate and directly issued the command.

[Ding... System sign-in beginning...]

[Ding... Congratulations to the Host, sign-in successful! Obtained Divine Ability — Emperors Dharma Idol!]

"Emperors Dharma Idol?"

Wang Chen was stunned for a moment.

Dharma Image?

He was familiar with this.

As long as one cultivated to the Dharma Manifestation Realm, they would automatically condense a Dharma Image, which indeed significantly boosts one's combat power.

However.

Now that he was in the Domain Realm, the effect of a Dharma Image was no longer that significant.

Nevertheless.

He believed that items from the System sign-in were absolutely extraordinary!

"System, introduce the Emperors Dharma Idol."

Wang Chen asked directly.

[Ding... The Emperors Dharma Idol is a supreme Divine Ability cultivated by ancient Emperors. After cultivating this Divine Ability, one can condense a Supreme Emperors Dharma Idol. Once the Dharma Body appears, it suppresses all ages!]

[The Emperors Dharma Idol is divided into nine layers. The first layer is ten thousand zhang high, the second layer is one million zhang, the third layer is ten million zhang... When cultivated to the ninth layer, once the Dharma Body appears, it can cover an entire Star Domain!]

[The Emperors Dharma Idol possesses the following traits:]

[1. Wherever the Emperors Dharma Idol reaches, it is Imperial Soil. Within the range covered by the Dharma Body, enemies' strength will be suppressed, and allies' strength will be enhanced.]

[2. As long as the Dharma Body is not destroyed, the true body does not die. As long as the Dharma Body exists, the Host will not perish. Even if the true body is destroyed, it can be reconstructed through the Dharma Body.]

[3. Once the Emperors Dharma Idol appears, all Laws submit. The Dharma Body possesses the ability to suppress all Law powers. The Divine Abilities and Laws used by enemies will have their power halved before the Dharma Body.]

After Wang Chen finished listening to the introduction.

A sharp light instantly flashed in his eyes!

Good stuff!

Absolutely good stuff!

This Emperors Dharma Idol was practically tailor-made for him!

Wherever the Dharma Body reaches, it is Imperial Soil—

Isn't this prepared for the Dynasty's conquests?

Dharma Body not destroyed, true body does not die—isn't this a life-saving god-tier skill?

Dharma Body appears, all Laws submit—isn't this a Sharp Weapon for combat?

"System, enough talk, immediately grant the Legacy of the Emperors Dharma Idol!"

[Ding... Emperors Dharma Idol Legacy beginning!]

As soon as the System's voice fell.

Countless golden lights emerged from the Void Realm and then all merged into Wang Chen's body.

That light was warm and vast, as if containing endless mysteries.

Wang Chen closed his eyes.

Feeling that light circulating within his body.

In his mind, an obscure and difficult-to-understand Divine Ability technique appeared.

The technique was named "Emperors Dharma Idol," divided into nine layers, each with detailed cultivation methods and precautions.

As the technique operated, his body began to undergo changes.

A surge of golden light erupted from his body, dyeing the entire hall gold.

The light grew brighter and stronger, as if a sun were rising within the hall.

Above Wang Chen's head.

A phantom began to condense.

That phantom was ten thousand zhang tall, entirely golden, wearing dragon robes and a Flat-Topped Crown, its face identical to Wang Chen's.

It kept its eyes closed, quietly floating above the hall, radiating a terrifying aura that suppressed all ages.

It was precisely the first layer of the Emperors Dharma Idol — the Ten-Thousand-Zhang Dharma Body!

Wang Chen opened his eyes, looked up at the massive Dharma Body above him, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

"Not bad."

"This is only the first layer and it's already ten thousand zhang high. If I Cultivate to the ninth layer, standing tall between heaven and earth and covering an entire Star Domain... how magnificent would that be?"

He did not stand up.

Instead, he spoke directly.

"System, use the Imperial Destiny Power to continue cultivation. I want to Cultivate the Emperors Dharma Idol to the highest layer!"

[Ding... The Host's current Power of Imperial Fortune can only Cultivate it to the fifth layer. Would you like to continue?]