Chapter 401: The Forbidden Prison of All Laws, The Battle of the Divine Kings Begins
"You want to put me on trial?"
Now that Han Li had laid his cards on the table, even Evil and Destruction couldn't stop Asura from taking action.
The killing intent around Asura had fully materialized, thick and suffocating.
"Yeah, is there a problem with that?"
Han Li was completely unfazed by his rage, speaking as if everything was simply the way it should be.
"That so called Tang San he was smuggled into this world from another realm by you, wasn't he? From the very beginning, you deliberately gathered all the luck of Douluo Continent onto him, didn't you? As the one who was truly born of this world's fate, shouldn't I take issue with that?"
"The Divine Realm has clear regulations the higher realms are not allowed to interfere with the lower ones. That is the rule, right? And yet, as the so called Law Enforcer, you violated the law yourself. That makes you even more guilty. Tell me, am I wrong?"
Han Li's gaze was razor sharp as he locked eyes with Asura, pressing the attack.
"Hahaha…"
Suddenly, Asura let out a humorless laugh, shaking with fury.
"And why don't you mention that your people all became gods because of me? That it was I who helped orchestrate their ascension?"
"Very good."
Han Li clapped his hands, looking at him as if appreciating a great performance.
"Now your list of crimes just got even longer."
"As for my people? You chose to hand out divine positions. That was your decision, not mine. At the time, I wasn't even a god yet, and neither were they. So in the end, the only criminal here… is still you."
"Who would've thought?" Han Li sighed in mock admiration. "You're quite the open minded god willing to confess your crimes voluntarily."
"Tell you what, since you're turning yourself in, I'll consider reducing your punishment as a reward for your cooperation. What do you think?"
Han Li spoke with serious conviction, as if he was genuinely discussing the terms of Asura's sentencing.
The tension in the air suddenly twisted into something absurd.
"You… are seeking death."
Asura gritted out each word through clenched teeth.
"Ah, yes, yes, sure," Han Li waved him off dismissively, then turned toward the other four Divine Kings.
"So? How am I doing as the new Asura God? Just a few words, and I've already fished out a traitor. We can't have parasites rotting the Divine Realm from the inside, can we?"
"I just took office, and I've already got my first case. I invite you all to assist me in handling this matter. Surely, you wouldn't refuse, would you?"
Han Li smiled politely, waiting for their answer.
The four Divine Kings exchanged glances, momentarily at a loss.
Han Li had completely hijacked the conversation, steering it into territory they never expected.
But actually arresting Asura?
Impossible.
And yet, Han Li had already stated outright that he didn't trust them.
That meant he wouldn't negotiate until Asura was dealt with leaving them in yet another stalemate.
"Heh, if you want to judge me, fine."
At that moment, Asura snorted coldly, his voice dripping with mockery.
"But first, kill that dragon next to you. If you do that, maybe I'll let you put me on trial."
As the god who had watched Han Li longer than anyone, Asura was no stranger to his cunning and deception.
This was nothing more than a cheap tactic to divide them.
But two could play that game.
The biggest liability was right beside Han Li Gu Yue.
Did Han Li really think she fully trusted him?
If Han Li wanted to isolate him, then Asura wouldn't hesitate to sow doubt between him and Gu Yue.
The moment she hesitated even slightly, it would become five against one.
And at that point, the other Divine Kings wouldn't be so easily swayed by Han Li's words.
Hearing Asura's proposal, the four Divine Kings nodded slightly and turned their gazes toward Han Li and Gu Yue.
"Hmm? Oh, sure. No problem."
To their complete shock, Han Li casually beckoned Gu Yue over.
Without a hint of hesitation, Gu Yue walked straight to his side.
Han Li then reached out his hand placing it right on her throat.
Yet Gu Yue didn't move.
She didn't resist.
She didn't even flinch.
Han Li smirked and looked back at the Divine Kings.
"From this moment on whatever cruelty you inflict upon Asura, I will replicate on her."
"Go ahead. Begin."
For a long moment
Asura was completely speechless.
Not just him the other four Divine Kings were also utterly dumbfounded.
Was this really happening?
Had Han Li already completely subdued the Dragon God's fragment?
She hadn't even tried to resist?
Did this mean they actually had to kill Asura now?
"What's wrong? Why aren't you starting?"
Han Li's tone was impatient as if they were wasting his time.
Now the five Divine Kings were trapped.
Destruction's gaze flickered he was actually tempted.
Honestly, this deal sounded pretty damn good.
If they eliminated Asura, they could also wipe out half of the Dragon God's remains.
That would remove two of their biggest threats and grant them an even stronger Divine Realm.
And as for Han Li?
He wasn't actually that bad.
If they recruited him rather than fought him, he could become a powerful ally.
Frankly, Destruction was having a hard time thinking of reasons to say no.
But the decision wasn't his to make.
So, he turned his gaze toward Evil and Kindness.
The two of them were visibly conflicted both of them occasionally glancing at Asura.
Their eyes kept shifting, expressions uncertain.
"We won't fall for your tricks."
Just then, a voice finally broke the silence
It was Life, who had remained relatively quiet throughout the exchange.
She stepped forward, her gaze steady.
Asura turned to look at her, his glowing red eyes softening slightly.
A rare flicker of gratitude passed through them.
"That's right. We won't fall for this."
Evil and Kindness quickly followed her lead, nodding in agreement.
"Hahahaha…"
Han Li suddenly released Gu Yue's neck and doubled over laughing.
His shoulders shook as he clutched his stomach, laughing so hard it echoed through space.
"So, what?"
His laughter abruptly cut off his body straightening.
"You won't agree to that, you won't agree to this "
"So, what? You expect me to kneel down and beg you to take Douluo?"
"You want me to be your dog, is that it?"
"Or are you trying to show me just how close and loving all you Divine Realm gods are?"
Han Li's smirk vanished.
His expression turned cold.
Unfortunately, the opponent was also a Divine King. Even though Han Li secretly plucked at the strings of fate, he could only exert a slight influence, ultimately failing to bring down even one of them. What a pity.
Of course, it was also possible that the Life God King had fewer desires and was therefore able to break free, shattering the moment and depriving him of what could have been a spectacular show.
As for Gu Yue's cooperation, they had once fused their souls together at such a close distance, she could clearly sense whether he had any malice toward her. Because of that, working together came as naturally as breathing.
If it weren't for the fact that directly altering the fate of a Divine King would consume too much energy, significantly weakening him in the upcoming battle, he really would have loved to give it a try.
Fate Law was undoubtedly powerful, but it still wasn't the best for direct combat. Han Li sighed internally at the realization.
But this was enough after all, even Asura had already begun to doubt the other four Divine Kings.
And now? The rest was simple.
All he had to do was reinforce his own victorious fate… and start the fight.
He had never believed conflict could be avoided, and besides he had been holding back years' worth of emotions. It was about time to let loose.
"Alright, enough games. Let's fight."
"The winner takes all, the loser eats dust. How about it?"
"Of course, you could also take the opportunity to kill Asura during the battle. I'm a democratic guy, you know I accept surrenders."
Han Li smiled at the five Divine Kings, but the aura around him began to surge violently.
Who would have thought? At the very beginning, his biggest dream was just to get a divine position, strike a cool pose in front of Spirit City, and bask in some admiration.
But now? He had been forced to this point.
Well, at least he had always been cautious, always left himself a backup plan.
Now, with everything ready there was no reason to hesitate.
"Forbidden Prison of All Laws, activate!"
Han Li was young, which meant he didn't play fair.
Just as the five Divine Kings assumed he would continue negotiating, Han Li newly ascended as a Divine King instantly activated his domain, encompassing all six deities present.
Behind him, twelve rings of law flared into brilliance, merging into his domain.
In the dark expanse of space, with Han Li at its center, a semi transparent disc flickering with starlight appeared.
Within this domain, golden threads of fate shimmered and danced, converging beneath Han Li and Gu Yue's feet, adorning them with golden armor.
Conversely, the five Divine Kings' positions darkened, as if something had been stripped away from them.
But that wasn't all within Han Li's domain, Asura, Destruction, and Life suddenly found themselves unable to activate their own domains. Their divine power was immediately suppressed by 30%.
Worse still the cost of summoning their respective laws had increased by 30% as well. Only laws that weren't already governed by Han Li's twelve rings could still function normally. But relying on secondary laws to fight an opponent of the same level? That was a death sentence.
Evil and Kindness fared slightly better than the other three, but even they couldn't activate their domains properly. Their Supreme Laws could still enhance themselves, but they were completely ineffective at suppressing Han Li. And their secondary laws? Also weakened within his domain.
One gain, one loss.
Han Li's power was rising, while three of their members were crippled, and two were half crippled.
The battle had just begun, but their position was already worse than before.
"Gu Yue, who do you want?"
The five Divine Kings' faces darkened with rage. Meanwhile, Han Li turned casually to Gu Yue, offering her first pick.
Han Li wasn't sure whether letting them activate their own domains first would cancel out his own. But now that he had seized the initiative, these five had no chance of escape.
It was only polite to let Gu Yue choose first.
"Shu " Gu Yue hesitated for a fraction of a second, then changed her mind. "Never mind. I'll take Life."
She glanced at Han Li, feeling the overwhelming enhancements coursing through her body, and made her decision.
Originally, she had wanted Asura, but after considering things, she chose to go after Life instead.
Since Han Li had such strong feelings against Asura, why steal his target?
She understood Han Li well Asura was definitely going to suffer miserably.
Rather than competing for him, she might as well focus on fully suppressing Life. With her Creation Law and Silver Dragon Spear, she could completely pin down Life, ensuring she couldn't aid Destruction.
That way, with Han Li still wielding Creation Law, he would have the absolute upper hand for the rest of the fight.
Between her personal feelings and their overall strategy, she chose the safest approach.
Unknowingly, she had already been influenced by Han Li.
Or rather, as someone who had cultivated alongside him for so long, she had been affected the most.
The moment she finished speaking, a flash of silver light streaked through the void.
A long spear appeared in her hand a spearhead adorned with a gemstone, its shaft lined with intricate silver dragon engravings.
"I'm going first."
Gu Yue, who had always specialized in ranged attacks, chose to charge in headfirst.
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