The moment the voice fell, everyone jolted in shock and looked toward the palace entrance—even the ancient Great Sages were no exception.
The Human Sovereign had sent congratulatory gifts. This was absolutely a major event that no one could ignore.
They saw a powerful figure clad in violet-gold battle armor stride in with great strides, drawing the attention of all present. He bore a unique emblem—the mark of the Human Sovereign Palace—and cut an imposing figure.
Ye Chen had already strode out long before. The arrival of an envoy from the Human Sovereign Palace was no less significant than the coming of an ancient Great Sage, perhaps even more extraordinary, requiring his personal reception.
"The Human Sovereign's envoy has arrived. We apologize for not greeting you sooner," Ye Chen spoke, his tone very courteous.
"Battle Saint King, you are too polite. I am merely here on His Majesty's orders to deliver a congratulatory gift. Please accept it." The Human Sovereign's envoy presented an ornate brocade box, engraved with special secret patterns.
Just the sight of those patterns was enough to startle quite a few Heavenly Kings. They contained unfathomable Dao principles and logic, worthy of contemplation even for supreme beings like them.
Truly, a gift from the Supreme Human Sovereign was extraordinary—even the brocade box itself was remarkable.
Ye Chen personally stepped forward to receive it and, with the envoy's permission, opened the box before the assembled crowd.
Boom—
A tremendous roar erupted as the box cracked open a sliver. Endless bloody radiance burst forth from within, shining brilliantly, surging out like a vast crimson ocean, flooding the Central Heavenly Palace hall in a mighty torrent.
"This is—"
Everyone looked over. Though the bloody light was dazzling, many with profound cultivation could see clearly: inside the box was a crystal sphere, flawless and transparent.
Yet upon closer inspection, they realized the sphere was not a physical object but constructed from endless Dao talismans.
And within the crystal sphere, there was a mass of crimson blood about the size of an infant's fist. Though small in quantity, it contained a blood energy fluctuation that even ancient Great Sages found shocking—seemingly vaster than the starry sky by many times over. Every drop seemed to contain a great world within.
Ye Chen, in particular, felt the blood energy within his body involuntarily erupt into a furious boil the moment he saw this blood mass, roaring like an abyss or an ocean.
This was resonance, as if he had encountered blood of the same origin, causing his own Battle Saint blood to boil uncontrollably.
"This is—"
Brilliant light flashed in Ye Chen's eyes as he stared intently at the crimson blood within the crystal sphere, his entire body's blood energy boiling under some sense of resonance.
The others were even more astonished. An ancient Great Sage spoke up, his expression solemn: "This is the blood of the Battle Saint lineage. Moreover, it is Battle Saint blood cultivated to the absolute pinnacle, returned to simplicity, restored to its original crimson hue—it is the true blood of the Saint Body."
Many were shocked. It was known throughout the world that the blood of the Battle Sacred Body was golden. Even if one cultivated to the realm of an ancient Great Sage, it was impossible for the entire body to achieve crimson true blood.
Only by cultivating the Battle Sacred Body to its most extreme pinnacle could one truly return to simplicity and achieve the True Blood Secret Realm. At that stage, the Battle Saint would be invincible throughout the world.
However, reaching this step was exceedingly difficult—it surpassed the ancient Great Sage realm. Throughout the ages, few Battle Saints had achieved it, with a tremendous shackle and heavenly barrier blocking the way, nearly impossible to cross.
Without a doubt, this mass of Saint Body true blood was of immeasurable value. It might record the secrets of the Battle Saint's pinnacle, contain endless mysteries of the Saint Body, and possibly hold the secret of how to transcend the Great Sage realm.
Even the other ancient Great Sages present had a gleam in their eyes, their hearts stirred.
But then the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord stepped forward. His cultivation was profound and miraculous; even facing the vast fluctuations of the Saint Body's blood energy, he remained calm. He closed the brocade box and, with deliberate casualness, swept his gaze around the hall, taking in the various Great Sages present, causing many hearts to skip a beat.
The myriad Great Sages all knew that the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord was a Great Sage who could not be measured by ordinary standards. This was a warning to them.
The Human Sovereign's envoy said, "Battle Saint King, the Human Sovereign is unable to attend in person. This is the gift His Majesty sent me to deliver in congratulations on your wedding. He hopes you and your wives will have a house full of children and grandchildren, grow old together, and enjoy happiness and fulfillment."
"My thanks to the Human Sovereign." Ye Chen expressed his gratitude sincerely. This was a peerless gift, especially as it involved Saint Body true blood, which would be of tremendous help to him.
Moreover, it came with blessings from the Supreme Human Sovereign. Throughout the ages, how many could receive such an honor?
The Human Sovereign's envoy continued, speaking very earnestly: "Battle Saint King, the Human Sovereign holds great expectations for you. He hopes you will become a Supreme Emperor in the future, protecting all living beings across the myriad realms."
These words sent a shockwave through the hall.
Because the Human Sovereign stood loftily above; he rarely spoke to the younger generation in such a manner, especially while presenting such a grand gift. Could it be that he held the highest expectations for the Battle Saint King, believing he could become the future Human Sovereign?
Such speculation made many hearts leap.
Though Ye Chen warmly urged him to stay, the Human Sovereign's envoy departed due to pressing matters. The wedding banquet regained its lively atmosphere. All manner of delicacies were brought out one after another, and immortal wines and fine brews were served jar after jar. The aroma of wine spread extraordinarily throughout the entire Central Heavenly Palace—how sumptuous it was.
The atmosphere was very lively, with guests from the myriad realms toasting and clinking cups at the banquet.
On this joyous day, even some formerly hostile forces now offered sincere congratulations, for they had received secret yet accurate news from the Emperor's Pass.
The alien race armies were gathering, pressing at the borders, ready to assault the pass at any moment.
The shadow of the Great Destruction of the Mythical Era could once again envelop the myriad realms at any time. This epoch lacked a true Emperor. They too hoped the Battle Saint King could continue to grow, reach that realm, so that the myriad realms might have true hope.
"The Lord of the Ancient Heavenly Court has arrived, leading the Four Heavenly Kings to present heavy gifts!"
"The Qin family's Great Sage Qin Ye ordered us to deliver a humble gift!"
"The Ye imperial clan congratulates the Battle Saint King on his wedding!"
"The Xia family patriarch has arrived in person!"
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Accompanied by one announcement after another, one great force after another renowned throughout the world arrived. Some earth-shakingly significant figures came personally, while others, unable to attend themselves, sent subordinates to deliver heavy gifts.
On this day, many powerful figures entered and exited the Ancient Orchid Great World—not just humans, but also members of the Demon Race, Angel Race, and Ancient Race.
This was practically a peak grand gathering. Some ancient figures who had lived in seclusion for many years within the myriad realms emerged, coming specifically for this occasion.
Heroes and powers from all sides came to offer congratulations. The Ancient Orchid Great World bloomed with rays of brilliant auspicious light, and vast swathes of Faith Power transformed into showers of light, nourishing the mortal world, curing people's illnesses and pains, reviving withered lands with vitality. Throughout the entire world, a festive atmosphere prevailed.
"Invite the brides to enter the hall!"
At this moment, a loud call rang out, drawing the attention of all. Outside the great hall, three peerlessly beautiful figures gradually appeared, wearing phoenix crowns and draped in red robes embroidered with phoenix and luan bird patterns, harmoniously singing—a scene of festive beauty and splendor.