The Immortal World trembled under Ling Tian's presence. His golden aura stretched across mountains and rivers, touching every sect and cultivator. Yet, even with minor sects under his control, the true challenge remained the Peak and Sovereign Immortal Kings, guardians of the most powerful territories.
System: "Objective: Challenge Peak/Sovereign Immortal Kings. Threat level: Extreme. Recommended action: Tactical superiority, terrain manipulation, Imperial Techniques. Survival probability: 89%."
Ling Tian's eyes glimmered. "89%, huh? Let's make it 100%."
He rose from the throne, flowing like molten gold through the palace corridors. His presence alone made weaker cultivators tremble, their spirits crushed under the pressure of a true Immortal King.
First Peak King Challenge – Crimson Ridge Sect
Ling Tian arrived at the Crimson Ridge Sect, a fortress perched on jagged mountains. Its gates were massive, guarded by three Peak Immortal Kings, each radiating energy strong enough to obliterate ordinary sects.
The sect leader stepped forward, a tall man with silver hair and blazing eyes. "Ling Tian, you claim the throne, but this world does not bend so easily. We are Crimson Ridge loyal to the former emperor. Step aside, or perish."
Ling Tian smiled faintly. "Then let's see whose strength is real."
System: "Battle Start. Target: 3 Peak Kings. Recommended sequence: Assess → Distract → Divide → Overwhelm."
Ling Tian raised a hand. The golden aura of the throne flared violently, forming a radiant barrier around him. The Peak Kings attacked simultaneously, each strike like a mountain falling.
But Ling Tian was no ordinary opponent. His system guided every movement:
He split his energy into three golden clones, each mimicking him with perfect precision.
The clones absorbed and deflected the first two Peak Kings' attacks.
Ling Tian exploited the openings to strike with Soul Severing Fist, piercing the defenses of the third.
Boom! The mountain shook violently. The Peak Kings struggled, barely able to maintain their stance.
System Update: Experience +2000. Imperial Technique "Golden Crescent Palm" Mastery +15%. Target threat reduced by 30%.
Sovereign King Battle – Shadowed Plateau
The final trial lay at Shadowed Plateau, home to a Sovereign Immortal King, the strongest protector of the realm. His aura was dark, oppressive, and ancient, as if he had existed since the first cultivators walked the world.
"Ling Tian," he boomed, "to sit upon the Immortal Throne, one must surpass me."
Ling Tian's eyes narrowed. This was the real test the one who could challenge his claim to the throne.
System: "Threat: Sovereign Immortal King. Recommendation: Maximize Imperial Devouring King Palm. Utilize terrain and system predictions. Survival probability: 75%."
The Sovereign King descended, each step crushing mountains into dust. Ling Tian watched, analyzing the battle patterns, aura fluctuations, and energy cycles.
Step 1: Observe attack rhythm
Step 2: Deploy clones strategically
Step 3: Use terrain to his advantage
The fight was brutal. The Sovereign King's strikes created shockwaves that could flatten cities. Ling Tian countered, his Imperial Devouring King Palm glowing with the throne's resonance, deflecting and piercing attacks with precision.
System: "Critical opportunity detected: Enemy energy cycle unstable after third strike. Execute finishing sequence."
Ling Tian focused, golden energy coiling around his fists like serpents. With a roar, he unleashed a combined Soul Severing Fist – Imperial Devouring King Palm strike, shattering the Sovereign King's defense and sending him crashing to the plateau below.
The Sovereign King coughed, bowing in acknowledgment. "The throne… is yours."
System Update: Throne Mastery Completed – 100%
Immortal World Fully Consolidated – Level 2
Experience +5000
Imperial Techniques Mastered: Soul Severing Fist 60%, Golden Crescent Palm 45%, Imperial Devouring King Palm 50%
Next Target: Celestial Base Breakthrough
The Throne Resonates
Ling Tian returned to the Immortal King Throne. He seated himself, golden aura flooding the hall, connecting him to the energy of the entire Immortal World.
System: "Immortal World consolidation complete. All territories under control. Suggested action: Prepare for Celestial Base breakthrough. Unlock potential +5%."
Ling Tian's eyes glimmered as he looked toward the horizon. The Celestial World shimmered like a sea of stars, an entirely new plane of challenges, power, and cultivators stronger than any he had faced.
"One world mastered… next, Celestial Base," Ling Tian whispered. "And when I reach it, the Myriad Worlds will bow to me, one by one."
The Immortal Throne pulsed in response, golden energy rippling outward across the world. Ling Tian had risen, but the journey to conquer all realms had only just begun.