Boom—
Distant fluctuations of the Great Dao surged violently at the horizon, with rumbling sounds ceaselessly ringing out. Several overwhelmingly powerful auras forcefully intruded into this vast Domain.
The array formations that had been laid down were utterly incapable of providing any effective resistance, collapsing one after another.
Although Ye Chen's expression changed slightly, he did not stop, continuing to transform his divine power. However, his Supreme Dao Body quietly appeared before his true self, identical to him in every way, with thick black hair cascading down, each strand shimmering with brilliant divine radiance, his gaze profound and cold.
The Supreme Dao Body stood guard while the true self focused entirely on transforming the Great Dao divine power.
Crack—
A vast, ancient hand seemed to tear through the entire heavens and earth. The rumbling sounds of several blocking array formations completely ceased as they shattered. Five figures barged in, each one god-like and demonic, unleashing supreme immortal auras. They were none other than five Strongest Prodigies.
They tore through the arrays and descended into this Domain, terrifying as deities.
"Hmm?"
The five Strongest Prodigies were all startled. They saw Ye Chen in the distance, simultaneously expelling the Great Dao divine power from his body while swallowing heaven and earth, reabsorbing it anew. The phenomenon was astonishing, truly shocking.
They were all taken aback. If this human young generation's supreme was already this powerful before, wouldn't he become even more formidable if he succeeded in his transformation?
"So you've all come."
Ye Chen's true self remained as steady as a mountain. His Supreme Dao Body stepped forward before him. Facing the figures of the several Strongest Prodigies who had suddenly barged in, his expression remained indifferent and unchanged, his gaze profoundly deep. "I wonder, Fellow Daoists, what brings you to intrude upon the Domain I have established?"
Faced with Ye Chen's composure in the face of danger, his calm and composed demeanor even in such a situation, even the five Strongest Prodigies who were his enemies couldn't help but sigh in admiration for the strength of his mental cultivation.
However, they did not act rashly immediately. The Strongest Prodigy who had transformed from the Green-eyed Golden Toad spoke up, "Battle Saint King, although we all sensed some fluctuations and suspected it was you, we didn't expect you to truly be in the midst of transforming the Great Dao divine power within your body. It surprises us. Before even completing the transformation, you were able to contend against ten Strongest Prodigies alone. We have no choice but to admire your transcendence into sainthood. If you truly succeed, you will likely join the ranks of the strongest on the Ultimate Ancient Path, able to compete with those supreme young geniuses. Perhaps you could even succeed the second Sovereign of Formlessness of your Battle Saint lineage from the previous era, who silenced the entire Ultimate Ancient Path with his slaughter."
"Hmm?" Ye Chen was somewhat surprised. He wasn't very clear about the various matters concerning the Sovereign of Formlessness.
But hearing the other speak like this, the Sovereign of Formlessness had once ventured on the Ultimate Ancient Path in the past and was extremely powerful, slaughtering until the entire Ultimate Ancient Path fell silent. Vaguely, one could almost glimpse the Sovereign of Formlessness's peerless, invincible bearing.
Yet, considering he was the number one under the Emperors, it made sense.
"What are you trying to say?" Ye Chen's expression remained calm and unchanged, facing the five Strongest Prodigies peacefully. This calm and composed attitude, even as they were about to become enemies, still compelled admiration for his mental cultivation.
But admiration was one thing; their goal was still to seize the Immortal Spring on his person. They spoke directly: "Battle Saint King, you are very strong. After transforming your divine power, your cultivation will undoubtedly reach a higher level. But right now, you are at the critical moment of transformation. If you are disturbed, it probably won't be good for you."
"What do you want?" Ye Chen said.
"Simple. Hand over eighty percent of the Immortal Spring water on you, and we will not take action." The five Strongest Prodigies did not beat around the bush, getting straight to the point.
"Eighty percent? You certainly know how to make exorbitant demands." Ye Chen chuckled, though the smile seemed rather indifferent.
The Green-eyed Golden Toad said coldly, "Battle Saint King, you can choose not to hand it over. But then we'll have no choice but to take it by force. That wouldn't be beneficial for you in your current state, would it? It would interrupt your divine power transformation."
"Let me consider for a moment." Ye Chen said. Naturally, he didn't believe that the other party would simply leave after taking eighty percent of the Immortal Spring water. Because he was too powerful, and once he successfully transformed his divine power, his cultivation would undoubtedly reach a higher level, becoming an even greater threat.
These Strongest Prodigies would never allow him to succeed in his transformation. The moment they obtained the Immortal Spring, they would likely turn hostile and attack immediately.
But just as they said, he was currently at a critical moment in his divine power transformation, vulnerable to disturbance. He was buying time.
However, the other party clearly also knew Ye Chen was stalling. The five Strongest Prodigies all took a step forward, releasing their majestic divine might, applying simple and direct pressure: "Battle Saint King, don't try to delay. It's useless. If you don't want to die, hand it over quickly. We mean what we say."
They did not wish for complications. Although they feared Ye Chen's strength, as Ye Chen suspected, they hoped to attack the moment they obtained the prize—that would maximize their gains.
As for sparing Ye Chen?
Impossible. They dared to seize this Immortal Spring water, and they believed that once Ye Chen, this human young generation's supreme, succeeded in his transformation, he would certainly come after them. How could they allow him to complete the transformation entirely?
"Fine, I'll give it to you."
Ye Chen agreed, causing the five Strongest Prodigies to be somewhat stunned, clearly finding it hard to believe that this extremely domineering human young generation's supreme would agree so readily.
Moreover, they actually saw Ye Chen open his internal space. A spring appeared, emitting rich vitality—it was genuine Immortal Spring water. They grew excited, yet also somewhat suspicious. This human young generation's supreme had actually compromised?
However, they soon noticed something amiss. Because the speed at which the other was retrieving the Immortal Spring water was rather slow. Something that should have taken an instant was taking a noticeable amount of time, and only a small portion had been retrieved.
"Hurry up and take it out, Battle Saint King! Don't think about playing any tricks!" The five Strongest Prodigies all spoke up, applying pressure.
Ye Chen also sped up. Simultaneously, the aura of Ye Chen's true self transforming divine power accelerated even faster, allowing these Strongest Prodigies to notice something was wrong.
"Attack! This guy is stalling for time. We absolutely cannot let him completely succeed in transforming the Great Dao divine power. Kill him first, then seize the Immortal Spring water!" The several Strongest Prodigies from other races exchanged glances, reaching a decision to attack Ye Chen.
Boom—
The five Strongest Prodigies all took action, charging toward Ye Chen. With mere gestures, they unleashed their most terrifying killing techniques, aiming to utterly annihilate Ye Chen where he stood, preventing him from crossing that threshold.
The Supreme Dao Body moved. It was equivalent to a second Ye Chen, not much inferior to the true self. At this moment, divine power boiled throughout its body as it stepped forward to engage in slaughter, unleashing the Four Extremities Connecting to Sage Style.
The Four Extremities manifested. Ye Chen's Dao Body danced through heaven and earth, his body wreathed in four-colored divine light. His entire form shot forward, intercepting everyone in an instant, engaging in a world-shaking, terrifying collision with the five Strongest Prodigies.
Boom—
Terrible roars resounded incessantly. Heaven and earth shook, the cosmos seemed to explode as both sides engaged in a fearsome, intense battle.
Above Ye Chen's true self, the Human Sovereign Pagoda floated up and down, shedding streams of chaotic ancient energy that surged and billowed, completely submerging Ye Chen's true self, protecting it so the transformation could continue uninterrupted.
Moreover, the original divine power emanating from the true self flowed through a special channel into the Supreme Dao Body, allowing it to fight more comprehensively.
"Human Battle Saint King, no matter what, we cannot allow you to completely succeed in transforming your divine power today!" The five Strongest Prodigies all grew ruthless, each unleashing their most terrifying killing techniques to thoroughly prevent Ye Chen from succeeding in his transformation.
Roar—
Accompanied by a terrifying roar, one of the Strongest Prodigies revealed its true form—a fearsome blood lion. It took the initiative to attack, its body immense beyond measure. From its mouth, it spewed boundless radiance accompanied by infinite destructive law Dao marks, sweeping across heaven and earth.
Among it was a terrifying war spear, its entire body seemingly stained with divine blood, carrying a peculiar aura. It instantly traversed thousands of li, continuously enlarging.
Because it grew absurdly large, like a crimson mountain range directly descending, carrying matchless, boundless destructive divine might capable of annihilating everything.
"Rise!"
Ye Chen's Supreme Dao Body shouted, his eyes narrowing as he launched his strongest attack.
On one hand, he wielded Tianhuang and the Sun God Spear, engaging the other four Strongest Prodigies. On the other, a pair of terrifying divine wings appeared behind him—the Xiantian divine form of the Immortal Phoenix Wings. Accompanied by dazzling, soaring flames, they billowed and surged toward the heavens, erupting with strand after strand of divine radiance that clashed with the Blood Lion Clan's Strongest Prodigy. Boundless blood light erupted, submerging everything.
With a loud boom, the crimson war spear was sent flying back, reclaimed by the blood lion. Accompanied by boundless blood light that surged like tides, vast and mighty, it swept outward.
Ye Chen's expression turned grave. This blood lion was indeed a Strongest Prodigy, very powerful, causing him some slight surprise.
And this was only the beginning. Beside the blood lion, other Strongest Prodigies were also taking action, making the battle situation even more severe and far from optimistic.
Ye Chen needed to act, to resolve this as soon as possible.
Boom—
The great battle continued to erupt. Ye Chen's entire body was bathed in boundless golden light, fully released, terrifying like an ancient golden god.
"Everyone, attack with full force! Restrain his Dao Body! Have someone attack to interrupt his transformation!" The young Strongest Prodigy of the Green-eyed Golden Toad Clan spoke up.
But it was truly difficult to achieve. Because Ye Chen's Supreme Dao Body was too powerful. Previously, his true self and Supreme Dao Body together could contend against ten Strongest Prodigies, let alone now. Restraining five Strongest Prodigies was still possible. Moreover, with the Four Extremities Connecting to Sage Style, he could manifest four sage spirit bodies comparable to the Heavenly King realm.
"Let us summon other Fellow Daoists, especially the Strongest Prodigies from that ancient universe. They will certainly be very interested." The Strongest Prodigy of the Blood Lion Clan spoke up. Seeing that it was truly difficult to break through the Supreme Dao Body's restraint, he let out a long, mighty roar that transmitted beyond the array formations, drawing the attention of all parties on the Fifth Trial Continent.
"Fellow Daoists! The human young generation's supreme is here! Come quickly! He is transforming his divine power, at a critical moment! If we attack now, not only can we interrupt his divine power transformation, we can even seize the Immortal Spring water on him!"
In that instant, all directions fell silent. Countless gazes looked over!