Chapter 1262: Overbearing Forced Marriage?

**Author:** Three Hundred Jin's Smile

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**Last Updated:** 20200824

**Chapter Word Count:** 7090 words

No wonder the humanoid universe is so small, similar in size to them.

I wonder how vast the inner universe space truly is?

It seems that each universe's capacity for absorbing and consuming matter is a crucial differentiator.

At this moment, a Saint suddenly recalled something and quickly spoke, "Your Excellency's universe is a vegetarian type. Although rich in energy, it lacks any aggression. How about letting our Trilobite Universe devour it?"

He stated earnestly, "Trilobites are carnivorous. If we could consume such an immense Algae Universe, our own size, though perhaps not equally massive, would certainly be close!"

"Such a colossal carnivorous universe would undoubtedly unify this Chaos Sea, pursue and devour other Trilobite Universe vessels, and become the sole overlord of the Chaos Sea!"

As his words fell, all the Saints' hearts pounded violently, their pulses quickening.

Trilobites grow slowly due to dietary limitations, but devouring this universe would trigger an immediate explosion of growth.

This was an unprecedented cosmic era, a truly prosperous age. Everyone was exploring the unknown. Whoever dominated first would seize the initiative!

One step ahead meant staying perpetually ahead!

The Trilobite Universes they had previously encountered had been met with friendly exchanges of information, simply because neither side could overpower the other. After all, they were all Trilobites who had just consumed a single cosmic vessel, and their size differences were almost negligible, leaving them in a stalemate. But now...

"This can work!"

"This will definitely work!"

"Our Fourth Universe, under the Ta Ming Lineage, will surely distinguish itself!"

They were incredibly excited.

The Saint who had spoken continued, "Only carnivorous universes are the apex predators of the Chaos Sea's food chain! Of course, I won't treat Your Excellency unfairly. This is a mutually beneficial arrangement. If this universe is consumed, we will allow Your Excellency to attain the Dao within our universe, granting you ample authority and status."

Upon hearing this, Zhi Ji smiled, looking at the Saint before her. "That's a good suggestion. What do you think, Your Excellency?"

The moment Xu Zhi was stunned, the live stream chat erupted.

"These sycophantic guards are already plotting against the Emperor!"

"Despicable!"

"And this mysterious cosmic woman is just sitting there, enjoying the show, eating fruits, fishing, watching these newly acquired sycophants tear into each other!"

Everyone was thrilled, eager to see how the Emperor would react. It was already incredibly difficult to approach the woman; after all, countless beings were vying for her affection. How could they expect her to simply let him join?

First, they would scheme against him.

At this moment, Xu Zhi was no fool. How could he not see the trap?

Allowing him to attain the Dao within their Trilobite Universe, becoming part of their crew, and gaining shares seemed like a sufficiently profitable and mutually beneficial offer. But what was the reality?

The other party already had thousands who had attained the Dao, and they controlled the core authority.

If he were to attain the Dao within their universe, he would be among the later Daoists, and to use corporate terms, his stake would be minuscule!

If he ranked behind them, wouldn't he be at their mercy? Forced to act according to their whims?

In any universe, the first group to enter invariably gains the most authority; later arrivals are left with scraps.

"No need."

The Emperor merely smiled and said, "Your Excellency's Trilobite Universe does not interest me. Perhaps in the future, I will find a completely new and ownerless Trilobite Universe for a different party to devour."

The Saints' expressions subtly changed.

The other party seemed to possess a piece of prime real estate, and whoever consumed it would become instantly wealthy.

The Emperor intended to continue fattening this resource himself, then find a carnivorous universe completely under his own control.

Another Saint, with a gentle demeanor, stepped forward and smiled, "Your Excellency, while your universe is vast, it is quite inflexible. Finding an ownerless Trilobite Universe isn't so easy."

"That's something for Your Excellency to concern yourself with... it's not impossible to find." The Emperor turned to look at Zhi Ji, smiling once more. "Aren't we already finding a suitable universe right now?"

A suitable universe?

As soon as he said this, all the Saints' expressions instantly shifted; they felt a sense of unease.

This person, it turned out, had arrived with a specific target from the very beginning, eyeing this humanoid universe!

Zhi Ji was also slightly taken aback.

Did this person truly mistake her for a newborn humanoid universe, bringing an Algae Universe as a pretense, hoping she would devour it?

She was speechless, shaking her head and sighing. She mused about this little brother from billions of years in the future, a ridiculous mortal, truly young and vibrant.

In her eyes, it was akin to an ant professing love to a dragon.

The so-called contemporary Saints, from her perspective as an ancient overlord, were all incomplete, mere fragments—one-ninth of their true selves.

They bore the "Saint" name in vain.

Even if they achieved Nine-Yuan Sainthood and became truly complete Saints, their combat power would be laughable, not significantly stronger.

"So that's it, are you also proposing to me? So many have proposed, I don't know how to choose," she said, feigning distress, like a charming great enchantress.

The other Saints felt their hearts stir even more.

The Emperor asked earnestly, "You don't have any living beings within you yet, do you? Once I enter your body, I will be the first primordial chaos being, and you will receive a tremendous dowry."

This statement instantly stunned all the Saints. How incredibly bold and direct was this person?

In the live stream chat, it immediately exploded.

"There's *this* move too?"

"Let me enter your 'universe'?"

Everyone gasped, even a blunt person wouldn't be this direct!

Wasn't he afraid of immediately killing the conversation?

They all cried out that there was no hope.

Zhi Ji's expression went blank. She had heard too many corny pick-up lines, but this was the first time she had encountered such directness. She smiled, "It is indeed the best choice... If I consume this Algae Universe, I should experience immense growth and opportunities. You are an honest person, speaking many truths, but I still want to consider it."

The Emperor said solemnly, "You are only just beginning to comprehend things, which is understandable... But if you miss this opportunity, you will lose a great deal. You do not perceive the terror of this era, but I see the inevitability of destiny. If you see the inevitability of destiny, you will surely marry me and contend for the opportunities of this era!"

The Saints were stunned, and the large octopus secretly streaming from the shadows was also taken aback.

They had considered the sycophant approach, the domineering CEO approach. Was this the self-assured, blunt "forced marriage" approach?

The players were slow to react.

But then, something unexpected occurred. Zhi Ji was startled. "I don't perceive the terror of this era? You see the inevitability of destiny?"

Destiny.

These two words, destiny, resonated deep within her heart.

Many things that appear accidental are, in fact, inevitable, guided by a hidden destiny. She suddenly grew interested; discussing this era, she thought.

"You speak of destiny? You know, Saints do not believe in fate. You are very unique! What profound insights do you have?"

Zhi Ji, who had previously been lounging lazily and appearing indifferent, suddenly became engaged.

People within an era perceive it differently from those outside.

They, like Nü Yi, had been "corrupted" and "imprisoned" by antiquated notions. The new waves of the era, brought by seemingly minor figures, might offer different perspectives.

"Tell me," Zhi Ji smiled. "You have successfully piqued my interest."

The surrounding Saints were immediately startled. They suddenly felt that her expression had completely changed; it was a serious look, as if one Saint intended to discuss fundamental truths and the rules of the Great Dao with another Saint.

The players were also stunned. Could the blunt approach actually work?

What layer was the Emperor operating on now?

They found him somewhat unfathomable.

"Something is indeed amiss," Xu Zhi thought, completely silent within.

He had spoken of destiny.

Most Saints would likely scoff at such a statement.

But this being was different; she believed in destiny, understood destiny, and followed destiny to contend for the grand currents of the era... Only those who knew the true history could be like this...

Is this individual truly from that long-life vessel?

"Do you see destiny?"

The Emperor slowly composed himself, hands clasped behind his back, standing far on the coastline, gazing into the distance.

"I see it. I see an inevitability in the future. The era is undergoing drastic changes. The Great Universe will usher in an unprecedented upheaval. Even ninety-nine percent of us Saints will decay, will likely be overturned! Be overthrown!"

The Emperor uttered a world-shaking statement: "This is a... class revolution!"

Class! Revo! Lution!

As his words fell, the Saints next to him instantly widened their pupils.

"Impossible!"

"The era changes drastically, how could we Saints decay?"

"Is there a possibility of destruction and fall?"

They were highly agitated because these words were too astonishing, an unprecedented upheaval, too subversive.

But they didn't believe it, while Zhi Ji knew that everything said might be true.

No matter what he said, it could be true.

Because the universe's next epoch is incredibly difficult to predict.

Sacrificing lifespan for the common people, severing multiplicity for the universe, the Universe Bridge era, the era of attaining longevity...

If these eras hadn't appeared, and someone had spoken of them beforehand, who would have believed it?

World-shattering.

They were all pathetic beings confined within their respective eras.

But they were different; they had witnessed era after era and would never decay. However, if this situation truly was that significant, it indeed commanded their attention.

Zhi Ji regarded this Saint with new respect. "Living within the era, yet being able to perceive such grand trends, as a seemingly minor figure in life, you are indeed extraordinary."

At this moment, the Emperor continued, "You appear to have just been born. As a living universe, a member of the 129,600 universes, you are destined to fulfill prophecy and become a trailblazer of the era. But is that truly so?"

"Is it not?" Zhi Ji retorted.

"Universes experience cycles of birth and destruction, and so will you; you are not eternal," the Emperor said. "There is also a food chain in the universe. The universe will be covered by massive, unique life forms, ushering in an unprecedented era!"

"What era?" She sat down to discuss the Dao, pouring tea directly.

The Emperor also sat opposite her. "In my view, having studied the structure of the Algae Universe, we are in the early stages of a species explosion. In the future, we will see alternating evolutionary epochs. Not only will the Trilobite Universes and Algae Universes of this era perish and be replaced by other universes, but you too will be replaced. I call this cosmic era 'Spore Evolution'."

"'Spore Evolution,' what does that mean?" Zhi Ji smiled.