Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 999, Scheming for the Imperial Artifact

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

“Yes, the Imperial Artifact…” Gritting his teeth, Fallen Titan affirmed, his facial muscles contorting with resentment.

“If not for the Myriad Races wielding Imperial Artifacts, I would have already led my Void Army to invade them…

But with Imperial Artifacts in their hands, forget invading them, we would be blasted into pieces by just the aftershocks from their Imperial Artifacts if we so much as approached them…

Right now, the greatest disparity between our Void Clan and the Myriad Races is the lack of an Imperial Artifact…”

As he was explaining his position, Fallen Titan cast a glance at the vortex above him, and seeing it gradually slowing down, a trace of excitement flickered in his heart as he continued, “Thus, our Void Clan must acquire its own Imperial Artifact. This time, I’ve located the Holy City of the Angel Clan—the City of Angels. There lies the slumbering, ancient Imperial Artifact—the Sixteen Holy Wings…”

After listening to Fallen Titan, Yu Zi Yu quickly pieced the puzzle together.

[I guess it must be that cataclysmic Void Invasion five years ago that left a shadow in this guy’s heart, fueling his desire to obtain an Imperial Artifact. That invasion, as widely rumored, was spearheaded by none other than a Tier-6 Void Emperor, who led the Void Army to invade the Divine Titan Clan.]

[The Void Clan managed to penetrate deep into the heart of the Titan Clan’s stronghold—the Titan Continent. Millions upon millions of Void Creatures descended upon the continent, their presence casting an ominous shadow over the land. The Void Emperor himself engaged in a ferocious battle against the thirteen Divine Pillars of the Titan Clan. But in the end, the Divine Titan Clan’s First Divine Pillar—the Eternal Titan awakened their Imperial Artifact—the Crown of the Titan God.]

[And then… Well, there was no then. The stars flipped, the Sun and Moon dimmed to nothingness. A lone figure ascended to Heaven, his towering form seeming to pierce through the starry sky itself. His power was boundless, a force of nature incarnate. With a single punch, he obliterated everything in his path, reducing it all to dust and ashes. It was as if a volcano had erupted, leaving countless Titans and spectators from Myriad Races in utter shock.]

[I guess such is the unfathomable might of an Imperial Artifact. Even a damaged Imperial Artifact is beyond what a mere Tier-6 could withstand. I can’t help but think that Void Emperor was none other than Fallen Titan. After suffering such a devastating defeat at the hands of the Crown of the Titan God, it’s no surprise he would be driven to covet an Imperial Artifact of his own.]

As a matter of fact, this idea aligned perfectly with Yu Zi Yu’s own ambitions.

The allure of an Imperial Artifact was simply too overwhelming. With an Imperial Artifact in hand, a faction could stand invincible for tens of millennia.

So, how could such power not be coveted?

[However…] As if struck by a thought, Yu Zi Yu sneered, “If I truly wanted to seize an Imperial Artifact, I could do it alone. Why would I need you?”

This immediately brought a change in Fallen Titan’s expression, and he hastily replied, “No, you need me… because only I know the exact location of the Sixteen Holy Wings in the City of Angels. If we fail to locate it in time and the Imperial Artifact awakens… we won’t even have the chance to flee. Moreover, it would also be in your best interest to keep me alive… because just one Void Emperor can’t challenge the Angel Star Domain. Only with the two of us united, can we summon the vast Void Army and target such a top-tier Force…”

Fallen Titan spoke hurriedly, a trace of anxiety appearing on his face, for at this moment, the Divine Ability of the Purple Dragon—Devour the Heavens—was already beginning to consume his Soul…

“Tch…” Yu Zi Yu clicked his tongue, then his lips curled into an amused smile.

“Indeed… With only one Void Emperor, it’s impossible to challenge a Major Force like the Angel Star Domain…” muttering to himself, Yu Zi Yu understood the situation.

A single Void Emperor could only rally the Void Creatures scattered across half a Star Domain.

However, Void Creatures were already scarce.

Even half a starfield would only yield a few million Void Creatures.

While such a force might suffice to battle an ordinary Force, it was still far from enough to take on a top-tier one like the Angel Clan.

However, the situation would be entirely different with two Void Emperors.

Yu Zi Yu, as a Void Emperor, could awaken countless dormant Void Creatures scattered throughout an entire Star Domain. Meanwhile, Fallen Titan could summon another vast army of Void Creatures from a different Star Domain.

The combined forces of Void Creatures from two Star Domains were far from a simple matter of addition.

It was akin to the difference between the power of one nation and two nations.

Actually, the Tier-6 Void Creatures were not renowned as Void Emperors for nothing. The actual reason behind their title lay in the very fact that Tier-6 Void Creatures were capable of commanding the Void Creatures of an entire Star Domain.

For instance, if Yu Zi Yu so wished, his Purple Dragon Form could awaken all the Void Creatures hidden on the far side of the Milky Way with just a single roar.

Afterward… it would simply be a matter of waiting for the countless Void Creatures to gather.

Of course, considering the vast differences in strength among Void Creatures, the time it takes to assemble them would vary.

In the best case, millions of Void Creatures could gather in just half a month.

In the worst case, it might take 3-5 years to amass a million Void Creatures.

As for the current followers of Fallen Titan, who knows how many years he had spent summoning them.

…

Apparently, Fallen Titan seemed to have overheard Yu Zi Yu’s murmurs. A smile of hope appeared on his face as he eagerly suggested, “Right? Let me go, and I can form an alliance with you, with you as the leader… Afterward, the Imperial Artifact we seize can be entrusted to your control…”

As Fallen Titan spoke, his voice grew increasingly weak.

Under the might of the Purple Dragon’s Devour the Heavens, his strength was rapidly dwindling.

At this moment…

Raising his eyes slowly, Yu Zi Yu glanced mockingly at the nearby Fallen Titan. Then, he acknowledged. “Indeed, your suggestion is quite good…”

At this point, a look of regret appeared on Yu Zi Yu’s face. Then, with a sudden shift in tone, he continued, “However, it’s a pity… You said it too late… and you know far too much!”

With a soft murmur, Yu Zi Yu’s expression turned icy.

Then, his Dragon Claw clenched tightly.

*Crack, crack, crack…* Amid bone-chilling sounds of shattering, Fallen Titan’s entire body was reduced to fragments, dissolving into the colossal vortex that resembled a star itself.

In the next moment, a cold system notification echoed in Yu Zi Yu’s ear,