I, the Villain, Become Invincible the More Descendants I Have

Chapter 61 The Birth of the Sea EmperorAfter Emperor Cao Xukun returned to the capital in triumph, he completely switched to slacker mode.

Every day, he was either flying kites in the Imperial Garden with his children or traveling and sightseeing with his wives.

He dumped all the official documents onto Imperial Concubine Xiao Ya and Li Tieniu, living a truly comfortable life.

One day, as he lay on a lounge chair by the lake, eating grapes peeled by Governor Ao Xue and watching Consort Su Qingyue teach Crown Prince Cao Hao how to write, Li Tieniu rushed over as if his pants were on fire, clutching an urgent report in his hand.

”Emperor Xuan!” Li Tieniu panted, ”A Son of Destiny named Sea Emperor Hai Wuya has popped up from Penglai Immortal Island. He obtained the inheritance of the ancient sea god trident and unified the three great sea clans of the East Sea in just three days. He now calls himself the ’Sea Emperor’ and has declared that the East Sea is his territory and that he will never submit to Great Xuan!”

[Ding! System Alert! A new Son of Destiny has appeared!]

[Name: Sea Emperor Hai Wuya]

[Identity: Orphan of Penglai Immortal Island, reincarnation of the ancient sea god]

[Cultivation: Early Void-Treading Stage (can fight Mid-Void-Treading Stage with sea god blessing)]

[Core Abilities: Control the waters of the four seas, summon the phantom of the sea god, command the myriad sea clans]

”Holy crap, Early Void-Treading Stage? And he can fight a Mid-Void-Treading Stage?” Li Tieniu’s eyes widened. ”This kid is even fiercer than Gu King! I heard he instantly killed the East Sea overlord, the Giant Turtle King, in one move. The leaders of the three great sea clans didn’t even have the strength to fight back; they were all beaten into submission.”

”Fierce? Can anyone be fiercer than me?” Emperor Cao Xukun scoffed and sat up straight. ”I’d like to see just how bold this Sea Emperor is, daring to challenge my Great Xuan.”

Meanwhile, in the depths of the East Sea, a magnificent crystal palace had risen from the seabed.

Sea Emperor Hai Wuya was dressed in a blue dragon robe, wearing a golden crown adorned with a trident, sitting on a throne crafted from ten-thousand-year-old coral, with countless pearls and gemstones beneath his feet.

The leaders of the three great sea clans knelt below, not even daring to lift their heads.

”Hahaha! The inheritance of the ancient sea god is truly well-deserved!” Sea Emperor Hai Wuya laughed toward the sky, toying with the sea god trident in his hand. ”What is Emperor Cao Xukun, what is the Great Xuan Dynasty? They are nothing but a bunch of mortals! I am the reincarnation of the sea god; I was born to rule the four seas!”

”Your Majesty, the Sea Emperor, is wise!” the leader of the Turtle Clan said obsequiously. ”Now that the East Sea is unified and Your Majesty’s reputation is widespread, that Emperor Cao Xukun must be scared out of his wits. Perhaps he will soon send someone to sue for peace and offer tribute to Your Majesty!”

”Sue for peace? Is he even worthy?” Sea Emperor Hai Wuya snorted coldly, his eyes arrogant. ”Pass on my order: blockade all shipping lanes in the East Sea. Any Great Xuan ships are to be sunk on sight! Tell Emperor Cao Xukun that if he wants peace in the East Sea, he must come to the East Sea in person to kowtow and admit his mistakes, and pay an annual tribute of ten thousand taels of gold and one thousand beauties. Otherwise, I will lead a million sea clans to trample Jiangnan!”

”As you command!”

When the news reached Luoyang, the entire imperial court was in an uproar.

”Too arrogant! This Sea Emperor Hai Wuya is simply insufferable!”

”Emperor Xuan! I request to lead the army to trample the East Sea and capture Sea Emperor Hai Wuya alive!”

Emperor Cao Xukun waved his hand, suppressing the discussion. ”No need for an army; I’ll go myself. It’s a good chance to stretch my limbs and see how much this so-called reincarnation of the sea god is really worth.”

Before he finished speaking, he tapped his toes and took off into the air, turning into a streak of light as he flew toward the East Sea.

Li Tieniu hurriedly followed, muttering, ”Emperor Xuan, wait for me! I also want to see how this Sea Emperor gets struck by lightning for acting so cocky!”

The two arrived above the East Sea in less than half an hour.

The entire East Sea was churning with raging waves.

Countless sea clan soldiers, holding weapons, were arrayed on the sea surface, a dark, endless mass.

Sea Emperor Hai Wuya stood on the crest of a wave, holding the sea god trident, surrounded by blue divine light, looking completely full of himself.

Seeing Emperor Cao Xukun arrive, Sea Emperor Hai Wuya lifted his chin, his tone disdainful. ”You are Emperor Cao Xukun? I didn’t expect you to actually dare to come. I thought you would hide in Luoyang, afraid to come out and see me.”

”Why wouldn’t I dare to come?” Emperor Cao Xukun said, hands in his pockets, hovering in mid-air. ”I heard you call yourself the Sea Emperor and want me to kowtow and admit my mistakes to you?”

”That’s right.” Sea Emperor Hai Wuya raised the sea god trident, pointing it at Emperor Cao Xukun. ”I am the reincarnation of the ancient sea god, destined by fate! You, a mortal emperor, are you worthy of managing the affairs of my East Sea? If you are sensible, kneel and surrender immediately, offer beauties and treasures, and I might spare your life. Otherwise, I will have you buried in the bellies of fish!”

”Hahaha! You’re killing me.” Emperor Cao Xukun laughed so hard he couldn’t straighten up. ”Reincarnation of the sea god? I think you’re the reincarnation of a sea turtle. Long Aotian, Gu King—which of them wasn’t better at posturing than you, and in the end, didn’t they all become my nourishment? With your meager abilities, you dare to show off in front of me?”

”You’re courting death!” Sea Emperor Hai Wuya was furious. ”Since you don’t know what’s good for you, I’ll fulfill your wish! Sea god phantom, appear!”

”Boom—!”

The seawater surged into the sky, and a blue sea god phantom, a thousand feet tall, appeared on the sea surface.

The phantom held a massive sea god trident, exuding terrifying pressure, and the entire East Sea was shaking violently.

”Die, Emperor Cao Xukun!” Sea Emperor Hai Wuya roared, and the sea god phantom swung the sea god trident, smashing it down fiercely toward Emperor Cao Xukun.

Wherever it passed, space was torn apart, and the seawater instantly evaporated.

Li Tieniu’s face changed drastically. ”Emperor Xuan, watch out!”

”Watch out? No need.”

Emperor Cao Xukun smiled faintly and slowly raised his right hand.

There were no flashy moves, no earth-shattering shouts, just a casual punch thrown out.

Black Chaos Spiritual Power condensed on his fist, appearing plain and unremarkable, yet containing earth-destroying power.

”Bang—!”

The fist collided with the sea god trident.

There was no earth-shattering explosion as imagined; the sea god phantom instantly froze.

Immediately after, starting from the sea god trident, cracks spread out, and the entire phantom shattered into countless pieces like glass.

”Pfft—!”

Sea Emperor Hai Wuya spat out a mouthful of blood, flew backward, and slammed heavily onto the sea surface.

The sea god trident flew out of his hand and stuck into a nearby reef.

”Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!” Sea Emperor Hai Wuya clutched his chest, his face full of disbelief. ”I am the reincarnation of the sea god! How could you break my sea god phantom with one punch?”

”Reincarnation of the sea god? In my eyes, it’s just a joke.”

Emperor Cao Xukun walked slowly in front of him, looking down at him from above.

He stepped on Sea Emperor Hai Wuya’s chest, his tone cold. ”Now, do you still think you are worthy of being the Sea Emperor? Do you still think I am not worthy of managing the East Sea?”

Sea Emperor Hai Wuya was trembling with fear, having lost all his previous arrogance, and hurriedly kowtowed to beg for mercy. ”I was wrong! Your Majesty, Emperor Xuan, I was wrong! I shouldn’t have been so ignorant, and I shouldn’t have challenged you! Please spare my life!”

”I can spare your life.” Emperor Cao Xukun withdrew his foot. ”All sea clans in the East Sea must immediately submit to Great Xuan. Abolish the title of Sea Emperor, establish the East Sea Province, and you will serve as the Provincial Governor to atone for your crimes. If you dare to have any disloyal thoughts again, Long Aotian and Gu King will be your fate.”

”I am willing! I am willing to submit to Great Xuan!” Sea Emperor Hai Wuya nodded hurriedly. ”Thank you, Your Majesty, Emperor Xuan, for your mercy! I will definitely manage the East Sea well in the future and will never dare to have any disloyal thoughts again!”

The leaders of the three great sea clans also hurriedly knelt to surrender. ”We are willing to submit to Great Xuan! We pledge our loyalty to Your Majesty, Emperor Xuan!”

[Ding! Successfully subdued the Son of Destiny, Sea Emperor Hai Wuya!]

[Obtained reward: Blessing of the East Sea clan’s fortune! Inheritance of the ancient sea god!]

[Obtained reward: Cultivation stabilized at the Great Perfection of the Early Void-Treading Stage!]

Emperor Cao Xukun nodded with satisfaction and waved at Li Tieniu. ”Done, let’s pack up. Let’s go, back to Luoyang to eat roasted whole lamb.”

Li Tieniu laughed loudly. ”Emperor Xuan is awesome!!”