Boom—
Endless spatial turbulence raged, surging and tumultuous. Ye Chen let out a long roar, his entire being shooting forth like a True Dragon.
The world barrier of the Ancient Emperor Realm was far more stable than that of the Ancient Lan Great World. Even someone as powerful as Ye Chen could not break through it in a short time.
But he persevered, relentlessly striking the world barrier again and again, continuously weakening its thickness.
Countless terrifying bolts of lightning surged forth within, attacking Ye Chen.
Yet, all of this was transformed by Ye Chen into nourishment, becoming the power with which he broke through the world barrier.
Boom—
Finally, after half a day, accompanied by a terrifying tremor, Ye Chen's body erupted with boundless chaotic light, undergoing Extreme Sublimation, and ultimately tore open the world barrier of the Ancient Emperor Realm, breaking through the obstruction and entering the Ancient Emperor Realm.
Naturally, all of this was thanks to his immense strength. Anyone else would have found it impossible to break through the barrier and enter.
Ye Chen descended into the Ancient Emperor Realm. At this moment, he appeared in a boundless forest, where the fearsome roars of demonic beasts echoed incessantly.
Looking around, this vast primeval forest was extraordinary, inhabited by countless members of the demon race. There were even terrifying demon Saints, and Saint Lord-level demon lords among them, most in their true forms, their demonic aura soaring to the heavens. It was a fearsome demon race territory.
Naturally, for the current Ye Chen, who could slay Heavenly Kings like slaughtering dogs, all of this was insignificant.
Yet, at this moment, he gazed into the distance, looking toward the farthest end of this primeval forest. There, he saw a magnificent and towering ancient city standing, immense beyond measure, occupying the entire horizon.
That ancient city floated amidst clouds and mist in the sky, with grand palaces standing in great numbers, appearing most extraordinary and clearly possessing a remarkable origin.
However, Ye Chen deeply felt that this ancient city seemed familiar, as if he had seen it before.
Boom—
At the same time, from the usually silent and still ancient city, a terrifying aura suddenly surged forth—that of an ancient Great Sage. Sensing the gaze of another, it erupted violently in an instant, sweeping forth as if to shake the eternal sky.
Within it, a figure appeared. It was an old knight, clad in worn-out battle armor, riding a lame horse. He appeared extremely aged, like an old monster with one foot already in the coffin, ready at any moment to step the other foot in and completely bury himself.
Yet, this old knight instinctively gave Ye Chen a sense of terrifying danger, originating from this seemingly decrepit figure. His seemingly frail body contained an unprecedented, immense threat, like a Primordial Times ferocious beast lying dormant, ready to awaken at any moment.
Simultaneously, the old knight suddenly let out a surprised exclamation, looking at Ye Chen in astonishment. He rushed over swiftly, crossing thousands upon thousands of li in the blink of an eye, a speed completely unlike that of an old monster. All of this highlighted the old knight's extraordinary nature.
Ye Chen focused intently, ready for battle, but the old knight did not attack. Instead, he looked at Ye Chen in surprise, gazing intently with piercing eyes that seemed capable of seeing through everything.
A mist of chaotic energy manifested, blocking the other's probing gaze. Ye Chen's expression turned grim as he raised the Primordial Battle Body, coldly stating, "Do you wish to start a war?"
Even facing an ancient Great Sage, he felt no fear and was prepared to fight!
The old knight said in surprise, "Young friend, do you not recognize this old man?"
Ye Chen looked at the old knight, then shook his head.
The old knight looked at the flickering light between his brows—a peculiar spot where his divine soul seemed both present and absent, creating this state.
He immediately understood. Although this young generation's supreme Battle Saint King, who once dazzled the heavens, had been resurrected, it was not without cost. At the very least, he had lost all his past memories, and his divine soul seemed illusory and non-existent.
The old knight nodded. "Being able to survive is good enough. The moon wanes after it is full; this may not be a bad thing."
Ye Chen did not quite understand. The old knight pointed into the distance. "You are seeking the path to awaken your past memories. Perhaps retracing your past path is best. In the past, you once traversed this Ancient Divine Continent, where there were nine great imperial dynasties and the Ancient Divine Palace that dominated the continent. You experienced all of that. Continue your journey. As expected, when enough accumulation is reached, a qualitative change will occur, and you will awaken."
The old knight, having lived for fifty thousand years as an undying legend and having followed the Ancient Monarch Xu Huang in the Primordial Times, was an ancient Great Sage with vast knowledge. He pointed out a relatively clear path for Ye Chen.
"If even this does not work, you must once again go to the Ancient Emperor Continent, to the Imperial City. There, you established the Holy Domain Great Sect in the past, which possesses boundless Faith Power. Using Faith Power to study the divine soul is also a method."
"If you encounter any great calamity, you can return here to the Demon God Ruins. Even an ancient Great Sage would find no advantage here."
"In the past, although this old man did not wish to concern himself with worldly affairs, only waiting for my lord's heaven-defying return, now that the alien race is knocking at the gates, they will eventually break through one day. It is not impossible for another Great Cataclysm to occur. You are one of the hopes for the future, a future Supreme One with the qualification to impact the Emperor and Sovereign domains. You need to survive. This old man does not wish to see you die again."
After saying these words and expressing sufficient goodwill, the old knight sent Ye Chen on his way, pointing out the path of departure.
Ye Chen could sense the goodwill emanating from the old knight. He cupped his fists in acknowledgment, then abruptly turned and left.
He entered the Ancient Divine Continent, beginning anew his journey to seek the awakening of his memories, feeling that the road ahead was long and arduous.
However, before Ye Chen could formally begin searching for his past memories, just as he set foot in the territory of a millennia-old imperial dynasty, several terrifying beams of light appeared.
Among them, eight Heavenly Kings arrived, descending thunderously before Ye Chen, blocking his path.
Although they had heard rumors, seeing Ye Chen's face still startled these individuals, for that person from back then had truly returned from resurrection.
Among the eight Heavenly Kings who appeared, the leader was a majestic and tall figure with grayish-white hair, towering and robust. His physique shimmered with a bronze-colored radiance, like soaring dragons and serpents. A pair of purple eyes made everything about him appear divine and extraordinary.
Yet, his entire being exuded an aura of great terror, akin to that of an ancient Great Sage.
It must be said, this was an extremely fearsome and powerful figure, beyond imagination. At the Seventh Heaven of the Heavenly King realm, strictly speaking, he could be considered a super Heavenly King. However, the terror of his aura was simply no weaker than that of the previous Holy Sect Heavenly God. His presence was vast and profound like an abyss, appearing unfathomable. His eyes were cold and emotionless, icily fixed on Ye Chen.
Simultaneously, the other seven Heavenly Kings stood respectfully behind the gray-haired Heavenly King, even showing reverence.
It could be imagined that this gray-haired Heavenly King was undoubtedly an extremely fearsome super powerhouse, possessing an unfathomable Dao aura capable of suppressing the heavens, inspiring awe and reverence.