Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

A few breaths later, when Lu Chao pulled back his hand and the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array vanished once more, the crowd finally awoke as if from a dream.

One by one, they stared dumbly at Lu Chao.

Sun Shijin asked blankly, ”Lu Chao, how did you do that?”

He had studied it for a full three years and figured out nothing, yet Lu Chao had activated it in an instant.

He had turned legend into reality.

In response, Lu Chao just smiled...

”My Bone of Myriad Stars has been cultivating something related to the Dragon General Bone lately. Once I grasped a bit of its power, it was as if I could see the array patterns around the Demon Dragon Divine Bone. That’s how I managed to activate it.”

”I’m not exactly sure about the specifics. I’ll need to investigate it more carefully.”

The truth was, after devouring and fusing with the Star Dragon General Bone, Lu Chao had formed a sort of resonance with this Demon Dragon Divine Bone, allowing him to see the hidden power within it...

’If I’m not mistaken, the Demon Dragon Divine Bone can only be activated by a Martial Artist who possesses a Dragon General Bone.’

’And it has to be a Divine Bone Level Dragon General Bone.’

Coincidentally, the Star Dragon General Bone that Lu Chao had devoured and fused with was at the Divine Bone Level.

But Lu Chao wouldn’t say any of this...

His words, however, immediately made Yin Ye and Sun Shijin’s hearts tighten.

’What bullshit Bone of Myriad Stars. It’s obviously his Life-taking Bone at work.’

’We have to help Lu Chao conceal this.’

After glancing at Lu Chao a few more times, Sun Shijin immediately gave an order...

”Dean Jiang, lock down the back mountain at once. No one here is to mention anything about the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array.”

”From now on, everyone will explore the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array together.”

Everyone immediately understood. This matter absolutely could not be leaked, or the Celestial King Academy would surely kill Lu Chao.

And so, the crowd finally suppressed their excitement.

Along with Lu Chao, they began to study and explore the Demon Dragon Divine Bone and the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array.

In the end, it was naturally Lu Chao who saw through all its mysteries...

”The knight who was this Demon Dragon’s master in life must have been a powerhouse with a Heavenly Dragon General Bone.”

”The first dean of Dragon Flame Academy also possessed a Dragon General Bone, which is why he was able to comprehend the secrets within the Demon Dragon Divine Bone.”

”And using the Demon Dragon Divine Bone as the core, he constructed the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array.”

”The function of the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array is precisely this: to use the power of the Divine Bone within the Demon Dragon Divine Bone to raise the Destiny Bone Level of those who enter the array.”

As Lu Chao spoke his last sentence, everyone’s eyes went wide. Raising their Destiny Bone Level?

Destiny Bone Level was determined at birth. Changing it required a great opportunity—a truly heaven-sent stroke of luck. And the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array was exactly that great opportunity! It was simply... unimaginable!

Suddenly, Yu Fei asked, ”Does that mean if we gather nine people with Earth Bones, we can elevate them to Heavenly Bones?”

At his words, everyone was shocked once again, then overcome with elation.

Right now, the strongest Dragon Flame Students only had Earth Bone Talent. If they were all elevated to the Heavenly Bone Level, their talent would explode, and breaking into the Innate Realm within a month would no longer be a dream.

”It should be ten people.”

”As the Array Opener, I should also be able to raise my Destiny Bone Level. But we’ll have to wait until all nine are gathered to truly see the power of the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array, check for any side effects, and so on.”

”Of course, there might be other surprises. After all, we’ve only scratched the surface for now.”

All of this was Lu Chao’s explanation.

Hearing this, they all clenched their fists in excitement.

Sun Shijin quickly looked at Yin Ye and said in a low voice, ”Quick, send a message. Call over the five most outstanding individuals from among the Descendants of Azure Flame.”

Not daring to delay, Yin Ye immediately sent a carrier pigeon, telling Fan Jinhua to select five people and set out for the Dragon Flame Royal Capital at once.

And so, a brand new hope was ignited throughout Dragon Flame Academy...

...

That same night, Lu Chao returned to his courtyard to rest. He told Cheng Yunsu about the Demon Dragon Divine Bone and the Nine Sons Array, then murmured, ”It’s a shame you only have a Beast Bone replacement. You probably won’t be able to enter the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array.”

Cheng Yunsu just smiled, not minding too much...

”By the way, apart from the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array, didn’t you say there was also a powerful Martial Dao or something to be comprehended within the bone?”

Lu Chao shook his head gently...

”Inside the bone is just the Meridian Map of the powerful Demon Dragon. It’s true that a powerful Martial Dao could be comprehended from it, but I have no need for that right now.”

He really had no need for it. Cultivating the Dragon General Bone was enough for him right now.

Besides, he also had the complete Fire Sparrow Map to cultivate.

Lu Chao was very busy at the moment; he didn’t have time to study the Meridian Map inside the Demon Dragon Divine Bone. Once his realm was higher, he would just devour the Demon Dragon Divine Bone directly. Then, he would naturally comprehend everything.

...

Near the Demon Dragon Divine Bone...

Sun Shijin looked at Yin Ye and sighed. ”This is fucking like a dream.”

”Lu Chao is simply incredible. We both have the Life-taking Bone, so how the hell is the gap between us so damn big?”

He, Sun Shijin, had struggled his whole life only to see Dragon Flame grow weaker and weaker...

Yet Lu Chao had been here for less than a day and had already activated the legendary Divine Bone Nine Sons Array.

In response, Yin Ye just smiled and said, ”So now, do you still believe it’s a curse?”

Sun Shijin froze. For a moment, he didn’t know what to say and could only give a long, bitter smile.

’Is the Life-taking Bone really a symbol of disaster?’

Suddenly, a thought struck him and he changed the subject. ”I need to find a Heavenly Bone Level Bone of Myriad Stars. We’ll need it to swap out for Lu Chao later.”

If Lu Chao’s Life-taking Bone was elevated to the Heavenly Bone Level through the Divine Bone Nine Sons Array, they would need to find a Heavenly Bone Level Bone of Myriad Stars to hide the aura of his Life-taking Bone. This was very important.

”It’s just so strange. Dragon General Bones are extremely rare in this world.”

”No matter how miraculous Lu Chao’s Life-taking Bone is, to cultivate something from a Dragon General Bone, he must have a Dragon General Bone to use, right?”

Having said this, Sun Shijin looked toward Yin Ye...

Yin Ye frowned for a moment, then his expression smoothed out as he said, ”Fan Changcun. Heavenly Destiny Tiger General Bone.”

The moment he said this, Sun Shijin had a flash of insight. Fan Changcun must have given Lu Chao a Dragon General Bone. As the Sect Leader of the Azure Flame Sect’s Soldier Dao Sect, Fan Changcun must have plenty of good things hidden away.

If Fan Changcun could have heard their conversation, he would have surely sighed, ’Jinhu, my boy, looks like your grandfather has to take the fall for Lu Chao now, too.’

...

Time passed, day by day...

「Eight days later.」

A group of people arrived in the Dragon Flame Royal Capital.

They were Fan Jinhua and five young people from the Azure Flame Sect, accompanied by a small squad of Guards from the Jilong Marquis’s Mansion. They had rushed over after receiving Yin Ye’s message.

Just as they stepped through the gates of the Royal Capital and were curiously gazing at the bustling streets, a young master who appeared suave and elegant, followed by a few lackeys, strode up to them.

Suddenly...

The young master stopped in front of the group from Azure Flame. His face twisted as he pointed at Tan An, who was standing behind Fan Jinhua, and snarled, ”Are you staring at me?”

Amid the crowd on the bustling street, Li Wumian’s thoughts were sinister and terrifying. ’It’s starting. Fan Changcun, you old bastard. I will soon slaughter your grandson and granddaughter in public, right here in the Dragon Flame Royal Capital...’