The moment he saw the token in Ye Chen's hand, the Silver Ape King's pupils instantly contracted to pinpoints. His movements halted completely, unable to close his hand, leaving him only able to stare in shock at the human youth before him, as if unable to comprehend why he possessed this token.
Regarding the matter of Slaying the Heavens, any powerhouse who had reached Heavenly God-level combat strength was qualified to know about it and was automatically listed as a member of the Slaying the Heavens Alliance.
The undisputed leader of this strongest faction, the Slaying the Heavens Alliance, was naturally the few peerless Divine Spirits who presided over the rise and fall of the entire Tian Du Continent. Each of them possessed a Slaying the Heavens Alliance Leader Token.
Once bestowed upon someone else, the bearer of the Slaying the Heavens Alliance Leader Token was equivalent to the presence of that Divine Spirit. No one could dare to offend their majesty, otherwise it would be tantamount to directly provoking that Divine Spirit.
The token in the youth's hand was precisely one of those Alliance Leader Tokens. Moreover, the aura emanating from this holy Alliance Leader Token felt very familiar to it—it was the aura of its master, the Great Sage Hong Tian.
All of this filled the Silver Ape King with astonishment, leaving him somewhat dumbfounded and bewildered.
Ye Chen, holding the Slaying the Heavens Alliance Leader Token given by the Great Sage Hong Tian, smiled slightly. He hadn't expected that so soon after receiving it, this Alliance Leader Token would immediately come into use, and against the Silver Ape King under the Great Sage Hong Tian's command at that. It all felt somewhat like a twist of fate.
However, with this Alliance Leader Token in hand, the Silver Ape King would not dare to attack him no matter what. For the Alliance Leader was a Divine Spirit, not to be blasphemed. Moreover, the holy Alliance Leader Token contained Divine Spirit pressure; it wasn't just a token but could also be considered a magical artifact that could protect its master at critical moments.
"Silver Ape King, do you still dare to attack me now?" Ye Chen sneered.
"Just who are you?" The Silver Ape King was filled with shock, staring intently at Ye Chen, never expecting him to possess his master's holy Alliance Leader Token.
But it was precisely this Alliance Leader Token that made him dare not act rashly.
Boom—
At that moment, from the deepest part of the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, an incomparably supreme Divine Spirit pressure surged forth overwhelmingly, sweeping across the battlefield. A vast voice resounded throughout the entire battlefield: "Little Ape, release this young friend immediately. Do not harm him. Furthermore, cease this turmoil at once."
The voice contained an authority that brooked no refusal. Without even thinking, it was undoubtedly the Silver Ape King's master, the legendary Great Sage Hong Tian, speaking.
Indeed, this legendary Divine Spirit was still alive. The two Heavenly God-level existences both drew in sharp breaths, their faces also showing joy.
Since the Great Sage Hong Tian had spoken, this historically most terrifying demonic beast turmoil would naturally come to an end.
With his master speaking, how could the Silver Ape King dare to oppose? He immediately released Ye Chen, gave him a deep look, and then vanished with a whoosh.
Simultaneously, on the battlefield, the vast, dark mass of countless demonic beasts, under the roars of the Silver Ape King and several Martial God-level demonic beasts, rapidly retreated back into the Demonic Beast Mountain Range. All these signs proved that this most terrifying demonic beast turmoil in history was coming to an end.
Even after all the demonic beast armies had completely retreated into the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, the million-strong army on the battlefield still stood there dumbfounded, feeling as if in a dream. Everything had happened too suddenly. One moment they were locked in mortal combat, blades clashing, the next the battle had completely ended.
This abrupt conclusion left many people dazed, unable to react for a long time.
After a moment, many immediately embraced each other and wept. Even the toughest men couldn't help shedding tears of immense excitement, for this nightmare had finally ended.
Yet, in the next moment, there was also boundless grief. Although the most terrifying demonic beast turmoil in history had ended, this battle had still exacted an unimaginably heavy price.
Fully over two hundred thousand lives had perished on this battlefield. Countless people remained here forever. Countless families grieved—husbands gone, beloved sons lost, fathers never to return. For a long time to come, the entire Xia Feng Kingdom would be shrouded in sorrow.
After the Silver Ape King left, the two Heavenly Gods immediately turned their gazes towards Ye Chen. The end of this most terrifying turmoil could be said to be entirely because of Ye Chen. Moreover, the Great Sage Hong Tian seemed to show him some special consideration.
All of this made others quite curious as to why this was so.
Even though they clearly knew this was Ye Chen's secret and shouldn't be casually inquired about, the two Heavenly God-level existences still swallowed hard and couldn't help but ask, "Young friend Ye Chen, what is going on here? Could you tell us?"
Ye Chen smiled slightly. "All of this can only be said to be because of my master."
Ye Chen's teacher?
The kingdom's two strongest powerhouses exchanged glances. Although they had long known Ye Chen had a teacher, they had originally thought he was just an ordinary cultivator. Even if his cultivation was high, it probably wouldn't exceed the Martial God realm. But now it seemed they had vastly underestimated this master of Ye Chen's. His teacher had an extraordinary, heaven-shaking background, making one quite wary.
Moreover, from Ye Chen's words, it seemed the end of the demonic beast turmoil was also due to his master.
Could it be that young friend Ye Chen's teacher was also a... Divine Spirit!?
When this thought occurred to them, the two Heavenly God-level powerhouses instantly felt a chill, deeply shocked, not daring to ask further. Knowing the demonic beast turmoil had ended was enough.
This most terrifying demonic beast turmoil in history came quickly and left quickly. Truly calculated, it had only lasted a single day before being abruptly halted.
Yet, in just that single day, over two hundred thousand lives had completely vanished. This outcome pained everyone's hearts.
With the battle ended, the battlefield was cleared, the remains of comrades collected. The armies summoned from various regions gradually returned to their respective territories under their superior officers, continuing to guard the borders and protect the homeland.
On the Demon-Suppressing City walls, many people gazed towards the deepest part of the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, sighing with emotion, but more often falling into a silent reverence, as if paying homage to that strongest Divine Spirit existence between heaven and earth.
Almost everyone felt awe. No one had ever imagined that one of the supreme Divine Spirits standing at the absolute pinnacle and peak of power between heaven and earth resided in the deepest part of the Demonic Beast Mountain Range. It was as if they could still feel the lofty, unattainable, peerless divine majesty emanating from the Divine Spirit, making even Heavenly God powerhouses bow in submission.
Especially the elite students of the Heaven-tier Academy—every single one was burning with fervor.
Heavenly God was certainly their pursuit, but now they had added an even grander, more distant goal—Divine Spirit.
Although they knew achieving Divine Spirit status was almost infinitely close to zero—only a few Divine Spirits were born among the billions of living beings on the entire continent—no one could stop them from yearning, from pursuing the Divine Spirit in their hearts.
Boom—
Only Crown Prince Xia Yang had his True Yuan circulating mightily, the hard stone slabs beneath his feet cracking. His eyes shone brilliantly, filled with blazing radiance. Then he suddenly looked towards Ye Chen in another direction, battle intent boiling over.
It was as if he was challenging Ye Chen, to see which of these two possessors of divine qualification could step into the realm of Divine Spirit sooner.
But at this moment, Ye Chen was quite calm and natural. After glancing towards the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, he turned and drifted away, carrying an air of "the matter settled, brushing off his robes and leaving."
Divine Spirit?
Ridiculous. In his previous life, he had slain quite a few. Even though he was starting over in this life, the Divine Spirit realm could never be his lifelong goal.
Within ten years, he would inevitably attain the divine throne.
From behind, a gaze filled with melancholy and resentment fell upon the youth, lingering unwilling to shift away. A stunningly beautiful woman in red beside her saw this and couldn't help but sigh softly: "Foolish child, such a foolish child!"
With the demonic beast turmoil ended, matters in Demon-Suppressing City also concluded.
On this day, Ye Chen received two letters. One was a letter from home, far away in Luo Feng City, sent by his parents. It stated that although they had been impacted by the demonic beast turmoil, as it wasn't a major city, only a single Xiantian-level demonic beast had appeared, which Ye Ao had directly slain. Everything was fine, and he needn't worry.
Between the lines, joy also flowed. For they knew of Ye Chen's actions at the Xia Feng Academy—how he had produced seven-colored radiant light before the Power Monument, hailed as a possessor of divine qualification. Even the royal family had sent special envoys to congratulate them, presenting generous gifts. They had also bestowed upon the Ye family several well-developed towns, along with a large amount of gold coins and treasures.
The entire clan's attitude towards their branch had completely changed, becoming much more respectful. Even the three elders who usually led the opposition had altered their stance, not daring to be arrogant in the slightest, often praising Ye Chen's stunning talent to their faces, flattering and currying favor.
The Yang family and the Xia family had also come forward to offer congratulations. Ye Ao's branch had thoroughly become the undisputed overlord of Luo Feng City.
Naturally, there were also the caring, rambling words from his mother, Xia Wei, asking if Ye Chen was eating well, living comfortably, and such. It only made Ye Chen somewhat amused and exasperated, but he also felt his mother's deep concern. Only those who cared for him most would ask such things.
Finally, attached was a line of elegant handwriting that made Ye Chen rub his nose, for it was Ye Zimei's writing. Just a single brief line, expressing utmost care, wishing Ye Chen safety on his journey away from home.
When he opened the other letter, it was sent from the Alchemist Heart Palace, from Li Yun, containing only a few words—
Auction Grand Event, begins in three days!