The Great Power-level divine ship could no longer withstand the onslaught. The light barrier was pierced, and countless layers of thunder and lightning completely flooded in, threatening to shatter everything into non-existence.
Over a dozen Saint Realm powerhouses rushed out from the ship, but falling into that most powerful tribulation aimed at ancient Great Sages, they were reduced to ashes without even a grunt.
This sight made everyone's scalps tingle. The Great Power-level divine ship's light barrier completely disintegrated. One terrifying thunderbolt after another fell, striking the divine ship and even impacting the powerhouses of the Ancient Divine Continent aboard.
Even Heavenly Kings changed color. This was certain death.
The nine Heavenly Kings of the great imperial dynasties looked at the frenzied, vast tribulation in the sky and ultimately sighed helplessly. If they were to blame anyone, it was for choosing the wrong side, though they were more forced into it by the coercion of the Ancient Divine Palace.
It was just a pity that this time, even the future seeds of their empires would be buried within this sea of tribulation light and thunder.
At that moment, a voice transmission sounded in the minds of the nine Heavenly Kings of the great imperial dynasties: "Esteemed Seniors, quickly take your imperial Crown Princes into the divine ship for refuge. Now that the Great Power-level light barrier is gone, the great tribulation will soon weaken. As long as you continue to suppress your cultivation realms and cross the sea of thunder, you will be safe and sound."
The nine Heavenly Kings of the great imperial dynasties were stunned. They could all tell it was Ye Chen's voice. They never expected him not only to hold no grudge but also to advise them via voice transmission on what to do.
Their gratitude was beyond words. Without further ado, the nine Heavenly Kings quickly wrapped up their respective imperial Crown Princes and rushed into the divine ship.
They also tried their best to bring along as many Saint Lords and overlords as possible, as these people were mostly innocent, merely used by the three Heavenly King Xuan Elders of the Ancient Divine Palace.
Unfortunately, over twenty Saint Lords and overlords were still blasted into ashes.
Sure enough, after the Great Power-level light barrier dissipated, the Great Power-level Dao marks contained within it vanished. The heavenly tribulation overhead weakened many times over instantly.
Although it was still strong, it was much better than before.
Ye Chen descended upon the Great Power-level divine ship, looking at the grand hall on board. That was the very place where the four Heavenly King Xuan Elders had imprisoned and tried to kill him. Now, it had become the prison for the three Heavenly King Xuan Elders.
His expression icy, he activated his divine abilities. With astonishing skill, he drew a vast expanse of the sea of tribulation light and thunder into his body, transforming it into immense divine energy before launching a sudden, forceful attack.
Boom—
Divine radiance exploded, shattering the heavens and earth. A massive swath of the sea of tribulation light and thunder descended directly. The grand hall was blasted more than halfway open, revealing the three Heavenly King Xuan Elders of the Ancient Divine Palace inside: the First Heavenly King Xuan Elder, Elder Tianmei, and the Fourth Heavenly King Xuan Elder.
The three Heavenly King Xuan Elders were now covered in scorch marks from being struck by the tribulation. Though not severe, they were quite disheveled.
Ye Chen descended, smiling coldly. "Three Heavenly King Xuan Elders, I wonder if you like the gift I've sent?"
Faced with his mockery, the three Ancient Divine Palace Heavenly Kings looked grim. They never imagined that a mere Battle Saint King would ultimately force them into such a predicament.
Especially Elder Tianmei, who said hatefully, "You little beast, this old man only regrets being merciful back then and not striking to kill."
Ye Chen laughed, a chilling sound. "In that case, I really should thank you for your so-called mercy back then. Since that's the case, I'll show you some mercy now too."
He suddenly threw a punch. His fist erupted with world-destroying beams of light, instantly piercing through nine layers of the sea of tribulation light and thunder, completely breaching them. An even more terrifying, endless torrent of tribulation light and thunderbolts poured down in an instant, annihilating everything.
"I @#￥%...&"
The three Heavenly Kings cursed loudly. The Battle Saint King had truly pierced the heavens. One layer of the sea of tribulation light and thunder was terrifying enough, let alone nine layers being pierced and connected, flooding down.
They dared not linger any longer. They shot into the sky immediately, not even caring about the Great Power-level divine ship anymore—their lives were more important.
But Ye Chen charged up even faster, reaching an extreme speed. He rushed forward, bringing with him a massive expanse of tribulation light and thunderbolts to engulf them.
Boom—
The three Heavenly Kings were caught off guard. Their figures were sent tumbling away, even shedding blood, appearing utterly disheveled.
In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared. Endless thunderbolts descended from the void, completely submerging the three Heavenly Kings.
"Ah!"
Elder Tianmei howled in pain. Since he had harbored the most enmity towards Ye Chen before, he naturally received Ye Chen's special "care" now. He was blocked there, unable to leave, subjected to the endless bombardment of heavenly thunder.
Although Elder Tianmei had long suppressed his cultivation realm, this level of great tribulation was still beyond his endurance. His physical body could not withstand it, becoming charred black and battered beyond recognition.
He was a Heavenly King, having achieved this domain for many years. Yet, he could not hold out against Ye Chen's unfinished Saint Vault Great Tribulation, because his own Heavenly King tribulation was only about this level, but not as berserk.
Pfft—
Almost immediately, his left shoulder was pierced. After the blood mist scattered, his entire left shoulder along with his left arm were blasted into smithereens.
"Qian, Battle Saint King, don't kill me! I admit my mistake to you!"
Elder Tianmei shrieked miserably, feeling the despair of death. He never imagined he would be tormented like this.
He should have been high above, using his superior realm to crush the Battle Saint King. How had he fallen to this step?
"Do you truly admit your mistake?" Ye Chen looked down upon him from on high.
This posture made Elder Tianmei feel deeply humiliated, but he was helpless. He nodded hurriedly, yet a trace of venom flashed in his eyes. If he survived, he would surely seek revenge someday.
Unfortunately, Ye Chen raised his hand and pressed down. A vast expanse of the sea of tribulation light and thunder was condensed in his palm, containing world-destroying power, and blasted onto Elder Tianmei's body.
Boom—
Blood light splattered. Elder Tianmei's body was blasted more than halfway open. Most of his bones were shattered. Blood and fragments of white bone flew everywhere. He suffered severe wounds, shrieking miserably there: "Battle Saint King, why!?"
"Why?" Ye Chen said coldly. "Did you really think I couldn't see the vicious thoughts in your eyes? If you want to survive, don't show such a gaze."
Boom—
The most terrifying thunderbolt struck down, completely submerging Elder Tianmei. His entire person was blasted apart. His divine soul could not break free, turning to ashes within the heavenly tribulation.
From then on, Elder Tianmei fell.
Then, Ye Chen suddenly turned to look at the First Heavenly King Xuan Elder and the Fourth Heavenly King Xuan Elder, launching a forceful attack.
The two Heavenly King Xuan Elders were both Heavenly Kings of their generation. When had they ever been so aggrieved? Especially the First Heavenly King Xuan Elder, who was a leading figure among Heavenly Kings on the Ancient Divine Continent.
Unfortunately, they faced Ye Chen, this great killing star.
The two Heavenly Kings originally dared not truly release their Heavenly King realm auras to avoid attracting the most terrifying bombardment. But now they realized they had no choice but to erupt, directly raising their power forcefully.
Boom—
However, before the heavenly tribulation could become completely frenzied, another immense force suddenly descended. It shone brilliantly, like immortal splendor, and simply wrapped up the two Heavenly Kings, carrying them out of the sea of tribulation light and thunder.