"The alien race has dispatched its army!"
This was truly shocking news, enough to shake the entire myriad realms, with far-reaching implications. It was so astonishing that even someone with Ye Chen's extraordinary mental fortitude was stunned on the spot, unable to regain his composure for a moment.
The alien race was the culprit behind the Great Destruction of the glorious Mythical Epoch, an era where numerous Emperors coexisted. This showed just how terrifying they were, representing the greatest disaster.
Now, after more than half an epoch had passed, they were mobilizing their troops again. Were they planning to attack the Myriad Domains universe?
War King had also followed into the treasure pavilion. Hearing this, a look of shock also appeared on his face.
Ye Chen's expression changed slightly, and he immediately pressed urgently, "Has the Tenfold Emperor Passes been breached?"
This was his greatest concern. The Tenfold Emperor Passes were the primary defensive line against the alien race's invasion, personally established by the true mythical Emperors. They were the fundamental reason the alien army had been kept at bay throughout this epoch.
If the Tenth Emperor's Pass had truly been breached, then the other nine passes likely wouldn't hold for long. By then, the entire myriad realms might be overrun by the alien army. The consequences were truly unimaginable, potentially plunging the world into a destructive catastrophe like the Great Destruction of the Mythical Epoch once more.
Ye Chen had witnessed in the eyes of the alien race's supreme existence how the myriad races were reduced to less than one or two out of a thousand, great realms shattered and plunged into endless darkness, the glorious and prosperous Mythical Epoch withering to its extreme.
"The situation hasn't deteriorated to that point yet," the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord spoke up, allowing Ye Chen and War King to breathe a sigh of relief. However, they could see the Gate Lord's expression was grave, a rare sight. After all, the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord never feared even Sovereigns. Only when facing major events would he show such solemnity.
Moreover, the Nine Void Divine King, Xia Zhidi, and the other four ancient Great Sages were the same, their expressions very serious. This showed that although the Tenfold Emperor Passes hadn't been completely breached, the situation was far from optimistic.
"Please, Gate Lord, provide the details," Ye Chen said.
The Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord said, "According to the accurate information we've received, the alien race has assembled an endless army and is already at the gates, ready to begin attacking the Emperor's Pass at any moment. Furthermore, an invincible being of the Ancient Monarch level from the alien race has appeared there, becoming the commander of the alien army. He could step forward to battle at any time. When that happens, the flames of war will affect the entire Myriad Domains Border, causing panic throughout the myriad realms."
The words 'Ancient Monarch' were enough to shake the ages. Throughout the ages, how many such beings could be born? They could be counted on one's fingers.
They were existences in another realm, surpassing ancient Great Sages. Beings like the Primordial Monarch, the Ruins Sovereign, and the Jialuo Female Sovereign belonged to this level, many times more powerful than ancient Great Sages. Once an existence of this level took action, it would pose an immense threat to the Tenth Emperor's Pass.
War King couldn't help but say, "Gate Lord, this shouldn't be too worrying. After all, our myriad realms still have the Supreme Human Emperor presiding. Even facing an Ancient Monarch, he should be able to suppress them."
The Human Emperor, supreme and peerless, hailed as infinitely close to the Emperors and Sovereigns, could definitely suppress an Ancient Monarch.
"You are mistaken. The Human Emperor will not take action," the Nine Void Divine King on the side spoke up.
"Why?" War King was shocked, and Ye Chen was also puzzled.
"The Human Emperor, as the Supreme One of the myriad domains, cannot take action at this time," the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord said. "His existence is to deter the supreme existences of the alien race. Moreover, the myriad realms contain the Prison of Heaven, which imprisons terrifying beings from throughout the ages and requires his suppression. Unless absolutely necessary, he cannot leave his post."
Ye Chen's expression turned grave. If that was the case, the Tenth Emperor's Pass was in danger. He said, "In that case, have any Monarchs from the myriad realms appeared to confront them?"
"We don't know," the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord said.
Ye Chen's eyes widened. They didn't know? Could it be that the myriad realms had no experts of that level stepping forward to defend the Emperor's Pass?
"Ancient Monarchs, existences of this level are far too rare. Throughout the ages, they can be counted on one hand," Xia Zhidi said. "They are difficult to find in the world, their traces elusive."
No wonder the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord and the others looked so grave. So that was the reason. They lacked corresponding Monarchs, while the other side possessed invincible beings of this level, posing the greatest deterrent.
"Actually, there's no need to worry too much. The Tenth Emperor's Pass is the most special, built by the mythical Emperors. More than one left their Emperor's mark upon it, making it impregnable. The greatest concern is whether the other side will have a supreme Emperor existence take action," Xia Zhidi sighed lightly. This was the most worrying point.
The myriad realms had no Emperors, and although the alien race hadn't seen an Emperor appear in this epoch, it remained a constant worry.
Once an alien Emperor came to assault the pass, it was unknown whether the Tenth Emperor's Pass could withstand it.
"This time, the Human Emperor has summoned the Great Powers of the heavens to initiate the Myriad Heavens Covenant, requiring all Great Powers to fulfill their promises as covenant members to resist the external crisis," Xia Zhidi said.
"Myriad Heavens Covenant?" Ye Chen frowned slightly. This wasn't the first time he had heard this term; he had heard it before in the Ancient Emperor Realm.
The Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord said, "The Myriad Heavens Covenant is established for powerful existences at the Great Power level and above. It is a pan-myriad domains alliance. All Great Powers of the myriad realms must join this Myriad Heavens Covenant. Ordinarily, the covenant is optional, but once a major crisis befalls the myriad realms, it is activated. All Great Powers of the heavens must abide by the covenant, set aside their various prejudices, come together, and jointly resist the external crisis."
"Generally, the covenant leader of the Myriad Heavens Covenant is the Supreme Human Emperor."
"Now, the alien army has assembled and is at the gates. A crisis like that of the Mythical Era could erupt at any moment, affecting the entire myriad realms. Therefore, the Human Emperor has summoned the Great Powers of the heavens to abide by the Myriad Heavens Covenant and head to the Tenfold Emperor Passes at the Myriad Domains Border to jointly resist the crisis, avoiding calamity for the myriad realms and the slaughter of billions of living beings."
Ye Chen finally understood. This was the meaning of the Myriad Heavens Covenant.
Ordinarily, it could be said to be a rather loose organization, optional. But once a crisis befell the myriad realms, all covenant members, as long as they were Great Powers, had to abide by the covenant, set aside their usual prejudices, and jointly resist the crisis.
Now, the alien army had assembled, posing a great crisis to the myriad realms. The Myriad Heavens Covenant had to be activated, leading to the Human Emperor summoning the Great Powers of the heavens.
"In that case, Gate Lord, will you all now head behind the Tenfold Emperor Passes?" Ye Chen asked.
"Correct," the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord nodded. His gaze was profound and deep. "The confrontation hasn't erupted immediately yet. Everything is in a stalemate. The Supreme Human Emperor has given us Great Powers of the heavens time to handle our affairs. In half a month, he will take action and send us all behind the Tenfold Emperor Passes together, to avoid complications."
Ye Chen's expression changed repeatedly. He clenched his fists and said, "Has it truly come to this?"
He was worried. Once they went, he feared the true alien crisis would erupt in full force. Even ancient Great Sages would likely find it difficult to protect themselves in such a crisis.
"It's fine. No need to worry too much. War might not necessarily break out. Moreover, the Tenfold Emperor Passes are impregnable. Unless an Emperor personally takes action, no one can breach them," the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord said.
Ye Chen hoped so, sighing softly in his heart, yet he couldn't help but feel concerned.