On the Floating Continent, divine halls floated in the void. At the very core were the ancestral Great Powers and Guardian Great Abilities from the various starry races, along with a considerable number of reclusive old monsters who had come from all over specifically for the Emperor's Tomb.
It must be said that the Ancient Universe where the Ultimate Ancient Path was located was indeed far more powerful than the Sealed Boundary Universe. At the very least, the number of Great Powers in the Sealed Boundary Universe was currently only about the same as those gathered on the Floating Continent, perhaps not much different. Perhaps the Sealed Boundary Universe still concealed a considerable number of ancient Great Powers in secret, but at least on the surface, it was only this much.
And the ancient Great Powers who had come from all directions to the Floating Continent were only a part of this Ancient Universe, far from reaching its limit. One could imagine the terrifying nature of this Ancient Universe.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Suddenly, the sound of chains rang out incessantly between heaven and earth, immediately causing many people's expressions to change. For they saw the void tear open, and a group of powerhouses rushed out. Each one appeared mysterious and sinister, with the sound of chains constantly ringing from their bodies, drawing sidelong glances and causing faces to pale.
The Soul-Restraining Hall!
That's right, these were the powerhouses of the Soul-Restraining Hall. Leading them were seven ancient Great Sages, followed by dozens of Heavenly Kings. This was an utterly terrifying lineup, far surpassing any single race from the starry skies. Among those present, only the number of Guardian Great Abilities from the Ultimate Ancient Path could compare.
Yet, for the sake of competing for the Emperor's Tomb, the Soul-Restraining Hall had dispatched so many ancient Great Sages this time, and none of them were ordinary ancient Great Sages. Each one possessed an excessively terrifying aura, surpassing ordinary Great Powers. Among them, the Void Realm Great Power was notably present.
Without a doubt, the appearance of the Soul-Restraining Hall's powerhouses immediately caused countless powerhouses on the Floating Continent to feel wary. Over the years, this sinister and evil faction, the Soul-Restraining Hall, had committed too many heinous acts. Many powerhouses had been captured by this mysterious, evil faction. They had even destroyed the first ten passes of the Ultimate Ancient Path in one fell swoop, affecting over a dozen passes, capturing countless Ancient Path Trial-Takers, triggering the most terrifying great war that lasted for over thirty years, thoroughly shaking the entire Ancient Universe.
It was known that both sides had once stirred invincible beings like Ancient Monarchs into action, and they had also fought wars, causing the collapse of many star domains and bringing immense suffering to the various races of the universe.
Originally, because neither side could do much to the other, the Ultimate Ancient Path and the Soul-Restraining Hall had gradually allowed the great war to subside in recent years. However, the Soul-Restraining Hall's appearance now caused people to worry, fearing that the Soul-Restraining Hall would clash with the powerhouses of the Ultimate Ancient Path, thus triggering the great war ahead of schedule.
Just as people imagined, the moment the Soul-Restraining Hall's powerhouses appeared, the temperature between heaven and earth plummeted many times over. This was because the several Guardian Great Abilities from the Ultimate Ancient Path, especially Nine Phoenix Great Ability and others, all wore gloomy expressions, coldly facing the Soul-Restraining Hall's Great Power powerhouses. They released a terrifying pressure that slowly spread out, making it difficult for many powerhouses to breathe.
Many Ancient Path Trial-Takers also looked coldly at the Soul-Restraining Hall's powerhouses. If the several Guardian Great Abilities were willing to lead the fight, these Trial-Takers would also be very willing to start the war.
However, facing this scene, the Soul-Restraining Hall's seven Great Powers showed no fear at all. They also released a cold, imposing aura. Among them, a Great Power even laughed heartily: "So it's the Fellow Daoists from the Ultimate Ancient Path. I didn't expect to meet you here. What a coincidence."
Many powerhouses felt worried in their hearts. These Soul-Restraining Hall powerhouses really came at an inopportune time.
"Heh, I didn't expect you people from the Soul-Restraining Hall would dare to come," Nine Phoenix Great Ability sneered coldly, his tone filled with a peculiar, icy meaning.
"Why wouldn't we dare?" the Void Realm Great Power laughed, yet his smile was equally sinister, sending chills down one's spine.
The powerhouses of the Ultimate Ancient Path and the Soul-Restraining Hall were in a standoff. The atmosphere on both sides was icy cold, a result of the years of constant warfare. However, in the end, a true great war did not erupt, because neither side was willing to expend too much power just as the Emperor's Tomb was about to open, lest they lack the strength to compete for the Emperor's Tomb's immortal opportunities.
Thus, a war that had not yet broken out came to an end just like that.
Among the crowd, Ye Chen was hidden. He perfectly restrained his Chaos Ancient Qi and concealed his aura. Even the Void Realm Great Power, who had truly fought him in the past, did not detect his presence. Otherwise, if discovered, the Soul-Restraining Hall would likely have taken certain covert actions.
There were still three days before the scheduled return to the Primordial Continent. On this day, while Ye Chen was sitting cross-legged in quiet cultivation, suddenly a divine radiance shot through the air. However, it did not attack Ye Chen. Instead, the divine radiance dissipated, transforming into an invitation.
The meaning on the invitation was very direct: inviting all Ancient Path Trial-Takers to participate in a peak gathering three hours later. The main purpose was to discuss joining forces to compete for the priceless immortal opportunities within the Emperor's Tomb.
Ye Chen glanced over the invitation, and then a divine flame flew out from it, directly turning it to ashes.
Three hours later, Ye Chen awoke from his quiet cultivation and went straight to the central area.
There stood numerous resplendent and luxurious treasure halls, each one appearing grand and majestic, solemn and dignified. These were the resting places for the various Great Powers. From each hall, a beam of divine radiance shot out, piercing deep into the Primordial Continent to maintain the Monarch's Immortal Ancient Weapon and restrain the Primordial Continent.
Among them was the hall for the gathering of the younger generation—the Ten Thousand Saints Hall!
At this moment, many streams of light had already rushed toward the Ten Thousand Saints Hall, descending one by one and entering the hall to participate in the gathering.
Ye Chen also descended. Beautiful maidservants, fair as flowers, immediately came forward to lead Ye Chen into the Ten Thousand Saints Hall.
The Ten Thousand Saints Hall looked quite large from the outside, but the interior space was even more vast and open. Many banquet tables were arranged, and among them were numerous Ancient Path Trial-Takers. Each one was a true outstanding talent of the younger generation, extraordinary individuals with remarkable bearing, far from ordinary.
Boom!
Ye Chen's appearance immediately drew the attention of all the powerhouses in the Ten Thousand Saints Hall. Although his expression was indifferent and emotionless, he had fought bare-handed against the great ferocious beast, the Diamond Ape Clan powerhouse who descended from the starry river, and even killed it. His might was peerless, a powerful young generation's supreme. Who would dare to truly ignore his existence?
Everyone's gaze instantly focused on him.
However, Ye Chen's expression remained indifferent and emotionless as he calmly walked over and entered the hall. Wherever he passed, many Ancient Path Trial-Takers naturally made way. No one dared to provoke such a young generation's supreme.
"Brother Ye, you've come."
Among them, Sheng Tian arrived. His silver hair still draped over his shoulders, accompanied by holy light, he appeared as an ethereal, handsome man. He smiled lightly at Ye Chen.
Ye Chen also nodded with a slight smile and walked over. Here, only Sheng Tian had a slightly better relationship with him, and for now, they could converse.
"I wonder which Ancient Universe Brother Ye hails from. I am from the Eight Gods Ancient Universe," Sheng Tian spoke, revealing a row of pure white teeth that appeared cunning and eye-catching, drawing attention.
"Sealed Boundary Universe."
The moment Ye Chen's voice fell, the entire hall fell silent!