Light rain drifted and scattered as Ye Cangqiong's figure rapidly faded and grew illusory.
At this moment, everyone was shocked to discover that this was merely an incarnation of Ye Cangqiong, not his true body.
"The Imperial Son Young Ancestor has long since embarked on the Ultimate Ancient Path. This is merely an incarnation he left behind within the clan, formed from his essence, energy, and spirit, not his true body," Ye Feng spoke up at this time, simultaneously casting a cold, triumphant glance at Ye Chen.
This astonished many. To think that just an incarnation of the Imperial Son was so powerful, able to battle the Battle Saint King to a standstill. How formidable must his true body be then?
Originally, many had thought the Battle Saint King could fight the Imperial Son, but now many changed their view. Because that was only an incarnation, inferior to the true body. In a real battle, the Battle Saint King likely could not match Ye Cangqiong.
This also allowed many Ye Family powerhouses to heave a sigh of relief. Having been suppressed by the Battle Saint King all along, they finally felt vindicated.
Isn't the Battle Saint King supposed to be very powerful? But now, our clan's Imperial Son can fight you to a draw with just an incarnation. In a real battle, how could you possibly match the peerless Imperial Son?
"I hope we can have a real battle then," Ye Chen said, his expression unchanged, nodding slightly. A Ye Family Heaven's Pride sneered, "What right do you have to battle our clan's Imperial Son? You couldn't even defeat an incarnation left behind by the Imperial Son. Truly too arrogant."
He mocked mercilessly, a sense of superiority stemming from the Imperial Son's might, a pride the Imperial Son bestowed upon all clansmen.
Ye Chen merely swept a cold glance over him. At that moment, with a *poof*, the entire figure exploded, transforming into a shower of dazzling golden light rain that shot out of the starry sky, returning to the Heavenly Heart Hall.
At this moment, a tall, slender figure slowly stepped out from the distorted void, absorbing the light rain. Majestic and imposing, his majesty awe-inspiring—it was none other than the Battle Saint King.
To think this was also an incarnation of the Battle Saint King! No one had noticed when the Battle Saint King had concealed his true body, nor could they detect the distortion of the void. One could only say the Battle Saint King's cultivation was too profound, reaching a level where even the powerhouses present found it difficult to perceive.
The crowd was astonished, and countless Ye Family powerhouses looked as if they had swallowed a dead fly, their expressions extremely unpleasant.
Especially the Ye Family powerhouses who had mocked earlier—their faces were now ashen. They had just finished speaking and were immediately slapped in the face, and so resoundingly.
Yaya said with a tone neither yin nor yang, "I say, why do some people like getting slapped in the face so much? They all say the Imperial Son is amazing. Hmm, in my view, these people's faces are even more amazing, far more so than the Imperial Son. Look at them, they love getting slapped the most."
Many among the Ye Family powerhouses looked furious. This was mocking them for liking to be slapped. When had the prestigious Ye imperial clan ever suffered such humiliation? She was truly seeking death.
However, Ye Chen, standing to the side, merely swept a cold gaze over the Ye Family powerhouses, causing many to feel a chill from head to toe, as if Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice had entered their bodies, freezing them to the bone.
This was a great killing god who feared not even an imperial clan. He must absolutely not be provoked.
Ye Cangqiong's figure faded further and also left the starry sky, arriving before the Ye Family powerhouses, causing the numerous powerhouses to bow in great ceremony.
He nodded and said, "My incarnation cannot exist for long. My true body is on the Ultimate Ancient Path, needing to undergo trials to assault the Emperor's throne. We shall meet again in the future."
Then he looked at Ye Chen and said, "Battle Saint King, worthy of being called invincible. You are strong, qualified to be my opponent."
"You as well," Ye Chen said, also having to acknowledge Ye Cangqiong's peerless might.
Ye Cangqiong looked at Yaya beside him, briefly gazing. A powerhouse of his level, an Imperial Son, immediately understood much and couldn't help but nod, "So it's the legendary World Tree. In the Mythical Era, I was fortunate to follow my father and witness the true progenitor of the World Tree, not inferior to an Emperor."
His words made people understand that the true progenitor of the World Tree could rival an Emperor's existence.
When he looked at Xi Immortal Maiden, he first paused slightly, then that eternally calm face suddenly stirred with immense waves, his gaze instantly becoming fiery with unparalleled shock.
Ruoxi hurriedly avoided his gaze. Ye Chen frowned, stepping in front of Ruoxi to block Ye Cangqiong's line of sight, staring coldly at Ye Cangqiong, a vast aura manifesting around him.
Others felt very surprised. What was wrong with Imperial Son Ye Cangqiong? Even when confronting the Battle Saint King, he hadn't been like this, yet now his expression had changed dramatically.
Though his figure was still fading, Ye Cangqiong looked at Ye Chen and said solemnly, "Battle Saint King, she shouldn't be your biological sister, right? Neither in this life nor your previous one."
Ye Chen's expression changed. In his previous life as Qian Yue, though he and Ruoxi depended on each other for survival, they indeed were not biological siblings. But what did Ye Cangqiong mean by these words?
Ye Cangqiong took a deep breath, his expression unusually grave as he said, "If possible, you must take good care of her. Do not let anything happen to her."
Ye Chen frowned. Others were also puzzled. What did this mean?
Yet the next moment, the supremely arrogant Ye Cangqiong, with a complex expression, actually bowed slightly towards Ruoxi and said, "Martial Aunt, I hope you recover your memories soon."
Martial Aunt!?
These words caused the entire Heavenly Heart Hall to erupt. Everyone looked at Xi Immortal Maiden in shock. The prestigious Ye Family Imperial Son actually called Xi Immortal Maiden 'Martial Aunt'?
Ye Chen also spoke with a furrowed brow, "Ye Cangqiong, what is the meaning of this?"
"As the words imply. As expected, she should be my martial aunt. But the specifics you will learn in time. I cannot say more. I only hope you take good care of Martial Aunt. Do not let anything happen to her, or I will absolutely not spare you."
"And the people of the Ye Family, if Martial Aunt encounters difficulties, you must assist. Dare to ignore this, and you will face clan discipline!" After sternly issuing this command, before anyone else could ask further, Ye Cangqiong's figure faded completely, finally transforming into a shower of light rain that exploded and dissipated between heaven and earth.
Even at this moment, many were still in shock. The prestigious Imperial Son Ye Cangqiong actually called Xi Immortal Maiden 'Martial Aunt'. Could it be that Ye Cangqiong had once taken someone as his master?
But the powerhouses felt it impossible. No one understood the myriad Daos of heaven and earth better than an Emperor. But why would he call Xi Immortal Maiden 'Martial Aunt'? This point left many extremely puzzled from beginning to end.
But since Ye Cangqiong did not speak, who could know the true reason?
However, imperceptibly, the Ye Family powerhouses now regarded Xi Immortal Maiden with much more reverence. Since she was addressed as 'Martial Aunt' by the Imperial Son Young Ancestor, her status was naturally extraordinary.
Moreover, the Imperial Son Young Ancestor had personally instructed that anyone who dared offend her would face consequences. Even the Ye Family head appeared somewhat reverent. This also caused many to marvel at the mystery of Xi Immortal Maiden. She was not the Battle Saint King's biological sister after all. Just who was she?