Boom—
A true fierce battle erupted in the sky of the Imperial Clan's Ancient Realm, a terrifying clash at the level of Imperial Sons. It was incredibly intense, tearing through layers of the starry sky, almost shaking the entire Imperial Clan's Ancient Realm, drawing the attention of all.
On one side was Imperial Wushuang, a Tenth Heaven myth, inheriting the strongest bloodline of Tai Sheng Huang. He had long achieved the Heavenly King realm and, not long ago, with the help of Tai Sheng Huang's imprint, had completely activated the imperial bloodline within him, greatly enhancing his combat power.
Originally an Imperial Son-level existence, he was far stronger than ordinary Heavenly Kings in the Heavenly King realm. Now, with his bloodline awakened, he had become even more formidable, truly terrifying, and could be said to have no match in the Heavenly King realm.
On the other side was the Battle Saint King, the first supreme Heaven's Pride since the last mythic era to break through to the Tenth Heaven mythic domain. He had comprehended the Dao for decades before breaking through to the Heavenly King realm, accompanied by ancient Chaos Qi and having gained Tai Sheng Huang's insights. His cultivation was unfathomably deep, a being before whom even Heavenly Kings would tremble, an utterly terrifying supreme Heaven's Pride.
Now, these two strongest of the younger generation were clashing, both beings with no match in the Heavenly King realm. No one knew who was stronger or weaker. This battle had the attention of the entire world.
Many found it difficult to predict the outcome of this battle, as either one was a top-tier supreme Heaven's Pride when viewed across the world.
However, the powerhouses of the Imperial Clan undoubtedly had full confidence in Imperial Wushuang, simply because he was an Imperial Son, destined to be invincible in the world, an unrivaled one who could tread the Emperor's path in the future.
What did it matter if he was the first supreme Heaven's Pride to achieve the Tenth Heaven in this era? When encountering a true Imperial Son, he would be crushed.
Naturally, Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord and others also had full confidence in Ye Chen. Even without using world power, faith power, or wish power, he was an extremely powerful existence. How many geniuses in the world dared claim they could steadily defeat Ye Chen?
Boom, boom, boom—
Stars in the starry sky were rapidly extinguishing. The already dim starry sky of the Ancient Emperor Realm darkened by another large swath, a sight that struck fear into hearts, showing just how intense the battle there was. If other Heavenly Kings went forward, they would likely be far from a match, annihilated upon approach.
The two Imperial Son-level figures were too fast. While battling, they rapidly shifted the battlefield, charging into the deepest parts of the starry sky. Even Heavenly Kings found it difficult to keep up with their shifting speed.
The Great Powers from both sides followed to avoid any accidents.
"Battle Saint King, you are despicable!"
Not long after the battle began, an angry roar suddenly came from the sky, originating from Imperial Wushuang, furious and exasperated, as if he had encountered something detestable.
This left the world stunned. What had happened in the starry sky to make an Imperial Son curse like this?
Immediately afterward, endless light exploded in the sky, accompanied by destructive divine might. Stars shattered, causing everyone's expressions to change.
Then, a figure fell from the sky—it was Imperial Wushuang.
But at this moment, he was covered in blood, with a bloody hole pierced through his chest, and his waist nearly sliced in half. A large amount of blood flowed out; his injuries were severe.
He fell from the sky, plummeting toward the earth.
In the sky, Ye Chen's figure strode out, as if stepping on an invisible staircase. His divine might was as oppressive as ever, his expression icy cold as he spoke indifferently, "You dare to lay hands on my woman, and still want me to fight you fairly with my own strength? Do you have that qualification?"
As his words fell, the world was shaken. Many felt their hair stand on end. Clearly, Ye Chen had broken through the restrictions earlier, utilizing power comparable to the Great Power realm. That vast and mighty fluctuation was something they could fully sense.
The Saint King was domineering!
"Imperial Son Ancestor!"
Di Yan immediately rushed over first, catching Imperial Wushuang. Seeing the severe injuries on his body, his aura withered, nearly at death's door, Di Yan's expression turned furious. A roar echoed through the starry sky: "Battle Saint King, you seek death! You dare harm our Imperial Clan's Imperial Son? This lord will make you pay an unbearable price!"
Boom—
He attacked Ye Chen, sparing no effort, displaying Great Power-level divine might.
But a figure blocked his path—it was Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord, towering like a mountain, with supreme aura flowing from his body, completely intercepting Di Yan's assault.
Di Yan was enraged: "Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord, step aside immediately! Do you also wish to become an enemy of our Imperial Clan?"
Behind him, the Imperial Clan's many powerhouses all wore gloomy expressions, including numerous Heavenly Kings, their imposing aura overwhelming as they pressured forward.
Even in the deepest parts of the Imperial Clan's Ancient Realm, several blurry figures appeared, terrifying and unimaginably powerful existences.
Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord's expression remained unperturbed. "Qian Yue can be considered my disciple. If you want to harm him, you must ask me first. Moreover, I wouldn't mind wiping out another Great Power as a gift for Qian Yue."
He spoke calmly, yet his words caused everyone's hearts to palpitate with shock.
Who didn't know that this Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord, seemingly calm and gentle, possessed cultivation enough to be called a titan among Great Powers? Previously, he alone had crushed and annihilated three ancient Great Sages. Who could contend with him?
For him to speak like this was undoubtedly an embodiment of forcefulness, willing to fight if necessary.
Even in his rage, Di Yan had to weigh the consequences of confronting Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord.
But Di Yan was already blinded by anger. Having the Imperial Son brutally beaten before the eyes of the world was unacceptable—it was like slapping the entire Tai Sheng Imperial Clan hard across the face, silent yet resounding.
This grievance must be avenged; otherwise, the entire Imperial Clan would lose its due supreme dignity. This could not be neglected.
Boom—
The Eight Trigrams and the Cosmos Mirror revived, rushing out from within the Imperial Clan's Ancient Realm, to be wielded and annihilate Ye Chen.
Boom—
At the same moment, Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord was faster. He took control of the Human Emperor Tower and Tianhuang, reviving them. Not inferior to the Eight Trigrams and the Cosmos Mirror, they transformed into two immortal rays of light that broke through the barrier of the Imperial Clan's Ancient Realm and charged inside, intercepting the Eight Trigrams and the Cosmos Mirror.
At this moment, Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord's voice turned slightly cold. "Di Yan, if you dare to attack, the first to suffer will be your Tai Sheng Imperial Clan. Countless lives will be lost. Think carefully about the consequences."
Hearing this, Di Yan immediately came to his senses and felt waves of fear, cold sweat trickling down his forehead.
Because if the supreme Emperor weapons had truly collided just now, the resulting destructive fluctuations would have been many times more terrifying than imagined. Even the Imperial Clan's Ancient Realm would have been the first to suffer disaster, with countless people within turning to ash, and the entire Imperial Clan potentially falling into ruin.
Just thinking about such consequences was horrifying. Di Yan was filled with fear.
What also made him wary was Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord; this person was truly powerful.
Moreover, he understood that if a fight truly broke out, it would not be fortunate for the Tai Sheng Imperial Clan either. The most likely outcome would be the near-exhaustion of their hidden reserves, forcing reclusive old monsters to emerge. Ye Chen would also be forced to take the final step, releasing the supreme existence within the divine stone coffin.
It was highly possible the final result would be the collapse of the Imperial Clan's Ancient Realm, the near-annihilation of the Tai Sheng Imperial Clan, and the Ancient Emperor Realm falling into ruin.
Even if they could ultimately annihilate the Battle Saint King, such consequences would still be unbearable.
Di Yan fell silent. The other Imperial Clan powerhouses did the same. Di Wuming remained silent. After Imperial Wushuang took precious elixirs and recovered most of his injuries, he learned of the various inside stories and also fell silent, no longer clamoring.
If a decisive battle erupted, even the Imperial Clan could not withstand it. They would absolutely suffer heavy, unbearable losses, paying a terrible price.
This was something the Tai Sheng Imperial Clan was unwilling to bear. So, this slap, no matter how furious the Tai Sheng Imperial Clan was, they could only swallow it hard.
Ye Chen descended from the sky, looking coldly at Di Yan and even at the Imperial Clan, utterly fearless.
This gave the Imperial Clan's many powerhouses a headache. Provoking such an enemy was perhaps their greatest mistake.
Finally, everything came to an end.
The world was shaken!
The prestige of Holy Domain's Master Qian grew even stronger, shaking the entire Ancient Emperor Continent, known to the world. Even the Imperial Clan had to avoid his sharp edge.
His fame shook the entire Ancient Emperor Realm. More and more beings began to have faith in Ye Chen and the Holy Domain. For a time, the Holy Domain's prestige reached an unprecedented peak.
This was something even Ye Chen had never imagined. The Ancient Demon Gods, Beast Gods, and others did not step forward to stop the various races' beings from having faith in the Holy Domain, also because Ye Chen's forcefulness toward the Imperial Clan made them wary.
Without a doubt, after this battle, the Holy Domain completely restored its former peak of dominating the world, even becoming stronger.
After Ruoxi, Yaya, and Will arrived at the Central Imperial City, the three were astonished to learn that Ye Chen had established such a glorious and prosperous great sect.
Ruoxi trusted Ye Chen the most. Having always admired her elder brother, she quickly regained her composure after the initial shock. In her eyes, as her brother, Ye Chen was omnipotent; even becoming an Emperor in the future seemed natural to her.
Yaya, with her childlike nature, upon learning of this glorious great sect, the Holy Domain, immediately hugged Ye Chen's arm, bouncing and acting coquettishly, asking her father to let her rule the Holy Domain for a while, to experience the thrill of being the continent's master.
How could Ye Chen refuse? He let Yaya play to her heart's content and announced to the Holy Domain's powerhouses that he was temporarily handing over the Holy Domain's authority to Yaya to rule.
As Ye Chen's daughter, Yaya was the well-deserved little princess. Doted on by Ye Chen and several ancient Great Sages, her authority was naturally great. For a time, the entire Holy Domain learned of Little Princess Yaya's existence, and many were naturally willing to accept her rule.
Of course, Yaya mostly approached it with a playful mindset. For Ye Chen, who had always doted on this daughter, even if she dismantled the entire Holy Domain, he wouldn't blame her. Moreover, when Yaya ruled the Holy Domain, she did so with proper form.
Over the next few months, Yaya left behind a brief yet glorious history of rule.
As for Will, he straightforwardly asked Ye Chen to let him be a Holy Domain Commander. Now, with the return of the Five Divine Kings, the Holy Domain had abolished the Divine King positions, changing them to Commanders, requiring Heavenly King realm to qualify.
Without a doubt, during his time in the Ancient Emperor Realm, Will had also achieved the Heavenly King realm and already had this qualification. However, Ye Chen was more skeptical about him serving as a Holy Domain Commander, helping to govern the world.
He didn't believe that with Will's personality, he would have any sense of responsibility to serve as a Holy Domain Commander and assist in ruling the world. Even if given the entire Holy Domain, this guy would probably run away immediately. This time, actively seeking to be a Holy Domain Commander likely harbored ulterior motives.
Sure enough, not long after Ye Chen agreed, Will, in the name of Holy Domain Commander, announced to the world that Holy Domain's Master Qian was selecting three thousand beauties for his harem, calling on women of the world to enthusiastically participate. The final winners might become Holy Domain's Master Qian's wives, also Holy Domain's Mistresses, able to be a motherly example to the world.
Of course, those who failed might also become the Holy Domain Commander's wives.
Once this news spread, not only did the Holy Domain shake, but it also caused an uproar across the world. Countless forces were stirred, and innumerable women eagerly and enthusiastically participated, creating a lively and intense scene.
In the current world, Holy Domain's Master Qian dominated the world, his prestige unparalleled in ancient and modern times. Even the Imperial Clan had to retreat—this spoke volumes.
Moreover, he was young and accomplished, peerless and supreme, handsome and divine, seen by many as having a bright future, destined to become a generation's world-shaking powerhouse.
Since ancient times, heroes loved beauties, and beauties likewise loved heroes. Naturally, Ye Chen was the dream lover in the hearts of countless women, all hoping to become his wife.
Even though he had three fiancées of unparalleled beauty throughout the ages, who said such a Heaven's Pride man could only marry two or three? Mortal emperors could have three thousand beauties in their harems, let alone the Holy Domain's Master. Having numerous wives and concubines was natural.
Thus, participants from all over the Ancient Emperor Continent were countless, not only from the human race but also from the demon and beast races, with women demanding to participate in the selection.
When the news reached Ye Chen, the protagonist of it all, he was directly dumbfounded, stunned for a long time, unable to regain his senses.
Ruoxi came, always looking at him gently.
Yaya also came, but she showed Ye Chen her snow-white, clean little tiger teeth, giggling, "Dad, you're really brave. Having three most beautiful moms and still daring to look for other women. Your daughter admires you. I wish you success, embracing beauties and bringing them home—provided that the moms are willing."
Ye Chen really wanted to say that this had nothing to do with him.
Boom—
The next moment, three streams of light descended in the Central Heavenly Palace—the Three Immortal Maidens. Seemingly gentle, they were actually filled with killing intent.
Chen'er was actually similar to Yaya, childlike in nature, lively and innocent. Even hearing that Ye Chen was recruiting beauties from the world, she looked on like watching a lively scene, giggling and watching, appearing completely carefree.
Yi Wu was somewhat melancholy but didn't speak.
As for the Goddess, she was even more charming and coquettish in her laughter, as moving as could be. However, no matter how one looked, beneath that charming smile lay endless killing intent, making Ye Chen's heart tremble.
"Giggle, giggle... Little brother, I heard you want to select three thousand beauties for your harem. Do you want us sisters to help you choose?" The Goddess laughed charmingly and movingly, like a seductive fox spirit, bewitchingly beautiful and peerless.
She could either be like a Goddess, not partaking of mortal affairs, of unparalleled beauty throughout the world, noble and supreme, or like a seductive fox spirit, yet a beauty who could bring disaster, capable of driving countless people in the world wild. Even someone with Ye Chen's firm will sometimes found it difficult to resist her temptation.
Of course, part of the reason was his fondness for the Goddess. Seeing the Goddess appear like this, Ye Chen could only smile bitterly, rubbing his head, not knowing how to face it.
It could be said that if given a choice, rather than facing such a situation, he would prefer to fight a Great Power; it would be much easier and more comfortable.
Ye Chen hurriedly signaled to Yaya and Ruoxi beside him, hoping they could step forward to explain.
Women communicated best with women.
"Dad, what's wrong with your eyes? Are you sick? Why are you looking at us incessantly?"
Ruoxi couldn't stand it and wanted to explain, but Yaya giggled mischievously, pulling Ruoxi away, looking at Ye Chen with a face full of schadenfreude, not hesitating to expose him.
"This naughty girl..."
Ye Chen was so angry he really wanted to grab her and spank her hard. She actually watched her dad make a fool of himself and wasn't willing to step forward to help.
The Goddess stepped forward, still laughing that charmingly and movingly. "Little brother, tell your sister what your thoughts are. Do you really want to marry three thousand beauties?"
"Yue brother, you can look. We won't blame you. As long as I can accompany you by your side, that is the greatest satisfaction." Although Yi Wu was somewhat gloomy and melancholy, she didn't blame Ye Chen. After all, in her heart, Ye Chen was so outstanding and distinguished; such a man naturally deserved the affection of women worldwide.
Ye Chen looked at Yi Wu in surprise, not expecting her to think of him like that.
"Giggle, giggle..." The Goddess laughed incessantly, her voluptuous body swaying like flowers and branches, tracing one after another graceful and moving curves. "Little brother, what Yi Wu said is right. You can look. Anyway, we sisters are the main wives; they would be concubines. Even if you take concubines, they can only serve to continue the family line."
"..." Ye Chen was speechless, looking up to the sky with a sigh. Why were each of his fiancées so abnormal? Was he that lustful?
The Central Heavenly Palace fell silent for a long time. Suddenly, Ye Chen stood up tall and proactively walked to the Three Immortal Maidens' side, even reaching out to directly embrace the three women, making them slightly startled, their fair faces blushing with shyness.
Even the bold, seductive Goddess appeared charmingly shy now, unable to resist coquettishly saying, "Little brother, what are you doing? Ruoxi and Yaya are still here."
"Mom, Aunt Ruoxi and I aren't here. We're leaving. You slowly be affectionate, best to give Yaya a little brother or sister." Yaya pulled Ruoxi away, considerately slipping out.
In the Central Heavenly Palace, only Ye Chen and the Three Immortal Maidens remained. The atmosphere was somewhat silent for a while.
After taking a deep breath, Ye Chen suddenly tightly embraced the three women, drawing close to them, blowing a warm breath by their crystal-clear earlobes, making their faces even more feverishly shy.
Then they heard him speak: "Jingruo, Chen'er, Wu'er, actually you've all misunderstood. All of this is Will's mischief; I didn't have this intention. For me, having you few is already the greatest blessing in my life. How dare I hope for anything more?"
Women couldn't resist sweet words, especially from the one they loved. Even the Goddess was no exception.
Because Ye Chen, this blockhead, had never been very good at expressing emotions. It was rare to hear him say any words of love. So, when these words suddenly came out, they immediately made the three women's fair faces flush red, exceptionally beautiful and moving.
Their hearts thumped wildly, as if a little deer lived in their hearts.
After a long time, Ye Chen held the three women, looking at them seriously, and suddenly spoke: "Jingruo, Wu'er, Chen'er, after I bring my parents back, how about we get married?"
"Ah—"
Even the seductive Goddess exclaimed in surprise, two blushes appearing on her peerlessly beautiful face, appearing exceptionally beautiful and moving, let alone the other two women. Yi Wuneedless to say; even the naive and charming Chen'er unusually showed some shyness.
Because it was too sudden. Ye Chen had never spoken to them like this before—extremely rare, perhaps only once in a lifetime.
From the bottom of their hearts, they were naturally extremely willing, and had always held such expectations in their hearts, but out of modesty, they wouldn't speak up.
Now that Ye Chen proactively spoke, they were naturally extremely willing. But the Goddess opened her mouth slightly, speaking somewhat gloomily, "Little brother, what about Yu Qing?"
The atmosphere suddenly turned heavy, falling into silence.
Ye Chen's gaze seemed somewhat dim. Yu Qing—that was a heartache, also the woman he loved in his previous life, who died for him.
To save Yu Qing, he had tried reincarnation, but the result was only able to rescue a remnant soul, not fully resurrected. To this day, it was still nurtured in the deepest part of his divine soul, accompanying him through reincarnation, always in slumber.
Past life and present life, the person he owed the most was her.
He tapped his glabella, saying softly: "Don't worry. One day, I will revive her. But I believe she would also hope for this, for me to marry you, and not make you wait any longer."
At this point, the Three Immortal Maidens could only be like this, unable to refuse, and also extremely willing.
On this day, the Holy Domain suddenly announced shocking news that overshadowed the marriage recruitment event's momentum, because Holy Domain's Master Qian announced that he would soon be engaged to the Three Immortal Maidens, inviting the world's powerhouses to attend the engagement banquet.
Moreover, accurate news spread that the so-called marriage recruitment was nothing but fabricated, made up by someone. Holy Domain's Master Qian, apart from the Three Immortal Maidens, did not wish to recruit any more.
This naturally left countless women in the world disheartened, yet helpless.
The engagement banquet was held in the Holy Domain's grand hall, a magnificent affair that invited guests from across the world. Nearly all the important figures from the major powers within the Ancient Emperor Realm attended, presenting precious gifts to offer their blessings.
Even the hostile Imperial Clan did not choose this moment to cause trouble. The atmosphere was one of pure celebration, a joyous occasion for all the heavens, and the world envied the Three Immortal Maidens for finding such excellent matches.
Seeing the three peerlessly beautiful Immortal Maidens standing together with the Holy Domain's Master, Qian, even the many men who secretly admired them offered heartfelt blessings from the depths of their hearts. For they all understood that only a figure like him could truly be worthy of the Three Immortal Maidens.
Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord and several other ancient Great Sages presided over the engagement banquet. Delicacies, fine wine, and all that one could desire were present in abundance.
Guests from all directions were overjoyed, and many ended up drunk at the banquet tables.
The engagement banquet concluded with grandeur, accompanied by endless auspicious radiance illuminating the heavens and earth.
Ye Chen even used his power of faith to give back to all living beings. On this day, countless people were either healed of injuries, had their minds enlightened, or saw their wishes fulfilled. A multicolored rain of light drifted across the mortal world, making it a day the people would never forget.