Upon hearing this, Ye Chen was suddenly shocked. The Sovereign of Formlessness had actually once battled the alien Qing Gu Emperor?
He had such an astonishing battle history!
"Naturally, my master was extremely powerful. Although he did not defeat his opponent, he managed to retreat unscathed from the hands of this Qing Gu Emperor!"
The Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit mentioned it, though only in a few words. Yet, if this were to spread, it would surely cause a huge uproar.
Because throughout his entire life, the Sovereign of Formlessness never truly broke through and then established himself to ascend to the Emperor domain. Yet, during his lifetime, he encountered the alien Qing Gu Emperor and had a glorious battle.
Although the Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit did not mention the process, the fact that he ultimately managed to retreat unscathed was enough to demonstrate the Sovereign of Formlessness's supreme invincibility. Otherwise, even if other Ancient Sovereigns, or even Emperors, were to go, they would find it extremely difficult to retreat unscathed from the hands of such a cruel and bloodthirsty alien Emperor.
After all, an Emperor is ultimately an Emperor. Once they step into that supreme domain, they become truly supreme and unparalleled, surpassing all others, comparable to the Heavenly Dao itself.
From ancient times to the present, it is likely that only the Sovereign of Formlessness could, while still in the Ancient Sovereign domain, rebel against the heavens and battle a Supreme Emperor, yet retreat unscathed. This was also the real reason why the alien race spared no effort to exterminate the Sovereign of Formlessness. Otherwise, in the future, there might very well have been a second Fighting Saint Ancestor.
This made Ye Chen admire the Sovereign of Formlessness even more, and he also sighed at the Sovereign of Formlessness's fate. It was precisely because he was too heaven-defying, envied by the heavens, and targeted by the alien race with all their might to kill him. Otherwise, the Sealed Boundary Universe would have gained another invincible Emperor!
"The Alchemy Emperor is a legendary Emperor. This Emperor-Suppressing Peak is incredibly profound. It can continuously refine the Emperor's Origin of the Qing Gu Emperor, utilizing the mysteries of alchemy." The Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit's expression was somewhat strange as he spoke, and he even carried a hint of sympathy. "This Qing Gu Emperor is also somewhat pitiful. In a sense, this Emperor-Suppressing Peak is equivalent to an alchemy cauldron, while the Qing Gu Emperor is the medicinal ingredient. Using the power of time, this Emperor-Suppressing Peak cauldron continuously refines and extracts the Emperor's Origin."
"Moreover, after so many tens of thousands of years of continuous refinement by the Emperor-Suppressing Peak, most of his origin has been refined out. Now, I'm afraid that after a while longer, he will be completely refined. Even his Emperor Soul will inevitably dissipate and vanish!"
"Senior, how can I obtain this mass of Emperor's Origin?" Ye Chen asked directly.
The Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit glanced at Ye Chen. "Although the Emperor's Origin is precious and contains the Emperor Dao mysteries of a generation of Supreme Emperors, if you try to forcibly refine it now, there will be no second outcome for you—only death."
Ye Chen was slightly taken aback and asked softly, "Can't I refine even a little?"
He was truly unwilling. This was the Emperor's Origin, a heaven-defying immortal opportunity, a shortcut to attaining the Dao and becoming an Emperor. Was he supposed to just give up like this?
The Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit said, "Little fellow, too much is as bad as too little. Although you are extraordinary, a Chaos Saint Body that can become the most powerful immortal battle physique throughout the ages, even surpassing the Fighting Saint Body, you must understand that your current strength is ultimately too weak. The Emperor's Origin is too terrifying. Even a wisp of it is something you cannot bear."
Although these words were somewhat hurtful, Ye Chen had to admit it was a fact. Even as a Chaos Saint Body, he was not yet a Great Power, let alone an Emperor. The gap was too vast. If he forcibly refined it, the final outcome would only be one—
Reduced to dust and ashes!
Even with the Saint Body Regeneration Technique, he might not necessarily survive. The Emperor Dao laws contained within the Emperor's Origin could annihilate everything.
However, the Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit paused and said, "But it's not entirely impossible. As a Chaos Saint Body, you seize the mysteries of all heavens, containing the ultimate secrets of Chaos. Perhaps you can refine a little, which would be of great help to you. Moreover, obtaining this mass of Emperor's Origin would also be of immense benefit to you. In the future, it could save you many detours, allowing you to feel the unparalleled mysteries of the Emperor domain ahead of time."
Ye Chen was overjoyed. Since the Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit spoke like this, it meant there was hope for him to contend for the Emperor's Origin.
"The Emperor-Suppressing Peak, although arranged by the Alchemy Emperor, with my help, you can also infiltrate it. However, at that time, you might directly face the remnant soul of the Qing Gu Emperor. You need to be prepared. There might even be times when you could perish, body and Dao extinguished. Even I cannot guarantee that I will definitely protect you." The Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit said with a grave expression. Facing such an ancient Emperor, even the Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit dared not guarantee that he could definitely preserve Ye Chen's life.
An Emperor, an existence comparable to the Heavenly Dao. Even if only a remnant soul remains, it is still terrifying beyond measure and cannot be underestimated.
Naturally, Ye Chen was the hope of the Fighting Saint lineage and, moreover, an unprecedented Chaos Saint Body, embodying the hopes of the entire Sealed Boundary Universe. He could not just stand by and let Ye Chen go to his death.
Ye Chen nodded. "Senior, rest assured. I will be extremely careful."
Seeing this, the Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit nodded and instructed Ye Chen on how to enter the Emperor-Suppressing Peak.
The Emperor-Suppressing Peak was a sealing treasure refined by the Alchemy Emperor in the past, used for suppression. It was not an Emperor Weapon, yet it was nearly equivalent to a supreme Emperor Weapon of that level, possessing the incredible power to suppress Supreme Emperors, sealing ancient enemies, terrifying beyond measure.
Naturally, the Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit was nearly equivalent to an existence of the Emperor level. His gaze was sharp, and he had been awakened by the aura of the alien Emperor. He instructed Ye Chen and emitted a layer of hazy radiance, enveloping Ye Chen to protect him from being annihilated by the Emperor's aura.
Boom—
The Heavenly Desolation Halberd revived, its Emperor might restrained. It directly pierced a cave through the Emperor-Suppressing Peak, penetrating the mountain body.
It wasn't very large, but it was enough for Ye Chen to enter the mountain's interior. Moreover, with the cover of the Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit, it was impossible to detect.
Whoosh!
With the help of the Heavenly Desolation Halberd, Ye Chen swiftly vanished into the Emperor-Suppressing Peak.
This immortal mountain peak was indeed colossal and immense. Even the myriad heavenly stars seemed minuscule before it. But soon, Ye Chen penetrated deep into the mountain body. And at this moment, he entered the inner space of the Emperor-Suppressing Peak.
When he saw the scene before him, even Ye Chen couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Because right in the center of the Emperor-Suppressing Peak's mountain body, there existed a massive cavernous space, as vast as a Sovereign's great world. More importantly, in the center of this great world lay an immeasurably huge body, stretched out upon it.
This body was simply too enormous, spanning hundreds of millions of li. It was humanoid but not of the human race. It had bat-like wings, crimson fur, and on its head, ten silver horns formed an Emperor's crown. It bore the characteristics of the alien race, its entire body flowing with an immortal, indestructible aura, as if eternal through the ages, never perishing.
Emperor Body!
Ye Chen immediately recognized it. This was the immortal battle physique of an Emperor, the Emperor Body of the Qing Gu Emperor. On it were numerous shocking wounds, many deep enough to see bone. Some wounds not only pierced through from front to back but were also massive. It seemed as if all the blood had drained, unable to heal, with terrifying Emperor Dao laws preventing recovery.
He also saw ten massive, thick light pillars standing between heaven and earth, like sky-pillars supporting the entire world. They pierced through the Qing Gu Emperor's limbs, internal organs, and glabella, completely suppressing him within this space.
At the same time, there were also indescribably thick Dao shackles, condensed from the Great Dao and containing Emperor Dao laws. They also tightly bound the Qing Gu Emperor's Emperor Body to the ground, making it impossible to break free.
Clearly, this was the Alchemy Emperor's seal, firmly sealing the Qing Gu Emperor's Emperor Body here. Even after countless ages, he could not break free.
On the other side of the Dao shackles connected to this Emperor Body, located at the highest point of the sky, there was a sun, radiating boundless light, illuminating this world.
However, this sun made Ye Chen feel an unparalleled pressure of the Great Dao, a supreme and majestic aura. It was as if it were a true dragon standing atop the Nine Heavens, while he was but a tiny, insignificant ant on the ground. He couldn't help but feel an urge to look up and submit.
But he quickly dispelled it because of the Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit's protection, allowing him to recover. At the same time, he understood.
He knew that this sun before him was likely the Emperor's Origin, continuously refined from the Emperor Body, extracted through those chains of order, refined and condensed into this sun at the highest point of the sky.
Seeing this, Ye Chen's gaze instantly filled with fervor. Looking at that sun, he shot out dazzling beams of Great Dao light.
Was this the Emperor's Origin?
So massive, even larger than a star, with billions of strands of radiant light flowing within.
Each strand of radiant light represented a Great Dao, like a condensed amalgamation of the myriad Daos of all heavens. Yet it possessed a supreme and majestic aura. All living beings in the world would feel reverence and submission before this mass of Emperor's Origin, not daring to profane it!
"Little fellow, if you obtain this mass of Emperor Origin, it will truly be of great benefit to you. Because this mass of Emperor Origin is more complete than imagined, not inferior to more than seventy percent of a Supreme Emperor's peak state." The Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit also sighed lightly, because the completeness of this Emperor Origin indeed exceeded his expectations.
Generally speaking, a suppressed Supreme Emperor, especially the Qing Gu Emperor who only had an immortal remnant soul left, shouldn't retain much Emperor Origin. Having more than half would already be remarkable. But the Emperor Origin before them exceeded half, reaching seventy percent. This alone was enough to astonish anyone.
"The Alchemy Emperor, truly full of legend, actually refined so much Emperor Origin. But if the Alchemy Emperor did not die, why would he leave it unused?" A trace of doubt and contemplation appeared in the Heavenly Desolation Divine Spirit's eyes.