"Battle Saint King!?"
The moment this name resounded, the previously lively world instantly fell silent, utterly speechless.
Countless people stared wide-eyed at the young man before them, momentarily stunned.
"Battle Saint King? Could he be that legendary supreme Heaven's Pride, the first to set foot in the Mythical Ten Heavens realm since the Mythical Era?"
"Didn't he enter the Ancient Emperor Realm? How is he here?"
"I heard that when the Dragon Phoenix Academy first opened, the Battle Saint King single-handedly challenged numerous True Kings without being at a disadvantage. Although they didn't use their true invincible combat power at the time, facing the attacks of so many True Kings alone without losing ground is something even an Immortal True King would find difficult to achieve."
"Rumors say the Battle Saint King originally received an invitation from the Dragon Phoenix Academy and was certain to join. But during those few days, he was lured away, and by the time he returned, the trial had already ended. The guardians of the Dragon Phoenix Academy at the time refused to let him in, preventing him from joining. Enraged, the Battle Saint King sent a letter that struck the academy's main gate, accompanied by ancient chaotic energy, displaying immense power."
"Afterwards, the higher-ups of the Dragon Phoenix Academy were furious and dealt with those involved with swift and severe measures."
The four words "Battle Saint King" were like an immortal legend within the Dragon Phoenix Academy, once causing a great stir. Even now, decades later, after several batches of new-generation Heaven's Prides had been recruited, this name remained as resounding as ever.
No one had expected that the legendary Battle Saint King would now appear within the Dragon Phoenix Academy, shocking many Heaven's Prides. This was simply monumental news.
It was worth noting that within the Dragon Phoenix Academy, although there were many monstrous geniuses from the Myriad Domains, quite a few of them considered him their goal.
"Battle Saint King." The second Heavenly King Supreme Elder to appear from the Dragon Phoenix Academy sighed inwardly as he looked at the young man before him.
Moreover, even someone as powerful as him could not fully perceive the other's true strength up close. It was as unfathomable as an abyss, impossible to gauge its depth, which shocked him. This was indeed a peerless monstrous talent, terrifying beyond imagination, rare throughout the ages.
The more he thought about it, the more he despised those people from back then for turning away such a Supreme Heaven's Pride with boundless potential. It was the greatest mistake.
Ye Chen nodded slightly. "May I ask why the Heavenly King Elder has come?"
He had only asked the five women and the two little beasts to wait near the Dragon Phoenix Academy, never intending to enter it himself.
Now, his strength far surpassed what it once was. Although the various cultivation resources within the Dragon Phoenix Academy were considered precious and extraordinary to countless Heaven's Prides, they were almost dispensable to him, no longer stirring his heart as they once did.
The Heavenly King of the Dragon Phoenix Academy spoke up: "Battle Saint King, I have come this time on the orders of the Academy Head. Although the Academy Head is currently in seclusion, he earlier glimpsed a strand of Heavenly Secrets and deduced your appearance today. He hopes to invite you to participate in the ultimate trial of the Immortal Ancient Path."
"Immortal Ancient Path?" Ye Chen's eyes flickered. This was the first time he had heard of this ancient path. Recalling what the Great Power from the Ancient Divine Palace had mentioned about an ancient path within the Martial Arts Divine Stone space not long ago, could this be the same Immortal Ancient Path?
"Indeed, the Immortal Ancient Path. It can also be called the Ultimate Path, the Emperor's Path, or the Immortal Path," the Dragon Phoenix Academy's Heavenly King Elder continued.
"It is an ultimate ancient path that leads to eternal immortality and to the rank of Emperor. Moreover, the Human Sovereign Trial of this era will also be arranged within the Immortal Ancient Path."
"As long as you reach the final point of the Immortal Ancient Path, even if you have defeated other Heaven's Prides from the Myriad Domains, the first person to arrive will have the qualification to inherit the position of Human Sovereign."
Ye Chen's eyes narrowed. The fact that the first to arrive would have the qualification to inherit the Human Sovereign throne suggested that this Immortal Ancient Path was far more extraordinary than imagined. Otherwise, such a rule would not exist.
The Dragon Phoenix Academy's Heavenly King continued: "This is the ultimate ancient path, also the path for heroes and Emperors. Its trials surpass imagination. Not only will you encounter the strongest Heaven's Prides from all ages across the myriad realms, meet Imperial Sons, but you will also encounter the strongest Heaven's Prides from other foreign universes. It is an ultimate ancient path where several great universes intersect and merge. Even the strongest heroes from the Primordial Immortal Realm may appear within it."
Hearing this, Ye Chen's eyes shone brightly, while others were greatly shocked. They had never heard that such an ultimate ancient path existed within the myriad realms, one that would lead to clashes with the strongest heroes from other foreign universes.
"Because this Immortal Ancient Path is too ultimate, even Immortal True Kings face great mortal danger upon setting foot on it," the Dragon Phoenix Academy's Heavenly King said.
"The Heavenly Dao of our myriad realms lacks a crucial part, allowing cultivation only up to the ninth heaven. In past openings, the invited Heaven's Prides from the Myriad Domains suffered heavy casualties because the strongest heroes from other universes could cultivate to the perfect Tenth Heaven state. In combat, the heroes of our myriad realms were naturally at a disadvantage. Therefore, since the beginning of this epoch, it has only been opened a few times, and no one has ever reached the final point."
"In fact, almost every time ended in total annihilation, causing heavy losses for our myriad realms. Over time, it was no longer opened."
"But this era is different. Not only is it the prophesied golden age with the opportunity to become an Emperor, where sealed Imperial Sons will appear. Moreover, taking you, Battle Saint King, as an example, you have broken through the restraints of heaven and earth and stepped into the Mythical Ten Heavens. This has set an example for other Immortal True Kings, who have successively succeeded in entering this realm. Now we have sufficient confidence, not inferior to the strongest heroes of other universes. Therefore, it has been decided to open it once more."
Ye Chen nodded. After all, following the Great Mythical Destruction, this universe was nearly shattered, and the Heavenly Dao was incomplete, unable to achieve true perfection. Although the Immortal True Kings who ventured forth in the past were powerful, they ultimately fell short when facing true Tenth Heaven Supreme Heaven's Prides. How could they contend?
He asked, "When does it begin?"
"It has already begun, starting several hundred years ago," the other replied.
"So soon?" Even Ye Chen was somewhat surprised, having thought it would take some time before it opened.
"The Immortal Ancient Path primarily targets the trials of the strongest heroes from other foreign universes," the Dragon Phoenix Academy's Heavenly King explained. "But within the myriad realms, a group of people have already embarked on the Immortal Ancient Path. For example, the Sun God, Yuan Yao Divine King, Feng Wu, and others. They returned from the Ancient Emperor Realm, made brief preparations, and then turned to go there. Some Imperial Sons also entered earlier."
After a moment of silence, Ye Chen said, "Very well. I will go there myself after some time."
He also looked forward to this ultimate ancient path, anticipating encountering the various strongest heroes within it.
The Dragon Phoenix Academy's Heavenly King said, "We await the Battle Saint King's esteemed presence then. This academy has a domain gate leading to the Immortal Ancient Path."