The World Tree Coffin!
This was also obtained from the body of the slain Deputy Hall Master of the Soul-Restraining Hall, Qin Jiuyou. Even after self-detonation, it had not been shattered, which was enough to prove the extraordinary nature of the World Tree. Moreover, this was the burial coffin of a mysterious Emperor from a past generation.
"Although this tree has been transformed into a burial coffin, it still contains a wisp of indestructible true spirit within. Perhaps it can still perform the functions of a World Tree."
"A World Tree, when grown to its limit, can evolve into the supreme life form of an Ancient Universe. Perhaps this World Tree can slow down the collapse of the Chaos Small Universe."
Ye Chen was simply trying a desperate remedy, planting this World Tree within the shattered Chaos Small Universe.
Buzz—
At this moment, a gleam of light flashed in Ye Chen's eyes.
Because it was visible to the naked eye: when this World Tree took root, it suddenly absorbed a massive amount of Primordial Chaos Qi. It swayed and shone, blooming with vast and mighty World Power that spread out, actually stabilizing the shattered small universe and beginning to repair it at a faster rate.
"Truly worthy of being the World Tree, it is indeed extraordinary. No wonder it's said that when grown to its limit, it can evolve into an Ancient Universe."
Ye Chen marveled in his heart, also thinking of Yaya. Originally, he had intended to give this World Tree Coffin to Yaya, but now it seemed that would have to be postponed.
At the same time, Ye Chen focused his mind, refining his dantian space and also refining the Sovereign World Heart. Merging the two, he also integrated the Chaos Small Universe into it.
The formation of his Origin World happened naturally, something that a Great Power could achieve, and it was even more so at his current level.
However, his Origin World was the Chaos Small Universe, and it was still shattered. It could not yet provide sufficient world power for him to command as easily as moving his own limbs. On the contrary, it needed further nurturing and repair.
But Ye Chen could wait. And once the Chaos Small Universe was completely perfected, what he would obtain would not be just ordinary world power, but Cosmic Might—a power far surpassing the origin power of ordinary Great Powers, even Ancient Monarchs.
At the same time, he was also meticulously studying the opportunity bestowed upon him by the Alchemy Emperor. It contained information about alchemy, and even some descriptions on how to break through the Alchemy God realm to reach the Heaven-Defying level. Every time he read it, it filled him with increasing admiration for the Alchemy Emperor.
The Alchemy Emperor's ability to become the number one alchemist throughout the ages was indeed due to his genuine skill.
Naturally, most of it was alchemical experience, with little description about cultivation, but it still benefited Ye Chen immensely.
Ye Chen was confident that if he devoted himself to alchemy for a hundred years, reaching the level of a ninth-grade alchemy grandmaster would not be difficult. Unfortunately, he could not waste all his energy on alchemy. He let out a long sigh.
Half a year later, Ye Chen officially left seclusion and directly bid farewell to the higher-ups of the Alchemy Emperor Clan.
He was leaving!
Upon learning this news, even the Ancient Monarchs of the Alchemy Emperor Clan were stirred and came out.
Although the Alchemy Emperor Clan earnestly tried to persuade him to stay, Ye Chen's mind was made up. The Alchemy Emperor Clan could not insist further, only expressing that if he ever encountered trouble in the future, he should call upon the Alchemy Emperor Clan, and they would spare no effort to help.
Ye Chen expressed his gratitude and left the Alchemy Realm.
As for Weier, he had left long ago, leaving a letter for Ye Chen, agreeing to meet again on the Ultimate Ancient Path.
Although Ye Chen very much wanted to travel with Weier, he also knew that the other preferred freedom and disliked being bound. Moreover, his cultivation was sufficiently powerful, so Ye Chen wasn't too worried.
At the same time, he learned that the Imperial Maiden had also set out, but not on the Ultimate Ancient Path—rather, on the ancient path belonging to Imperial Sons and Imperial Maidens.
Regarding that mysterious ancient path, Ye Chen also hoped to go there, as it seemed that the Imperial Sons and Imperial Maidens from various Ancient Universes gathered on that mysterious path.
However, only the descendants of Supreme Bloodlines could find it; it was very mysterious. Others could not easily enter.
On this day, he finally returned to the Ultimate Ancient Path, descending upon the Thirty-First Pass. It gave him a feeling as if a lifetime had passed.
Upon learning that the Soul-Restraining Hall had been jointly targeted by several peak forces, with a full one hundred and eight branch halls eradicated, a large number of Soul-Restraining Hall experts killed, including five Deputy Hall Masters and thirty-six Great Powers slain, even Ye Chen was stunned. They were really going all out.
However, the three Hall Masters of the Soul-Restraining Hall had allied with experts from the alien Ancient Universe to revive Emperor Qinggu. Their crime was unforgivable. During this period, experts from several peak forces had taken action, and seven Ancient Monarchs roamed the starry skies. Even a force as powerful as the Soul-Restraining Hall had to avoid their sharp edge and dared not act lightly.
This was not just because of the seven Ancient Monarchs, but also because they wielded Supreme Emperor Weapons. No matter how powerful the Soul-Restraining Hall was, it could not contend against several Supreme Emperor Weapons unless a Supreme Emperor personally intervened.
But that was clearly unrealistic.
Ye Chen descended upon this Thirty-First Pass and let out a long sigh. However, his body was always enveloped in a layer of dark golden radiance, like a deity, attracting the attention of all sides, and he was quickly recognized.
"It's him, the Battle Saint King!"
It was unclear who exactly spoke, but that wasn't important. What mattered was that as soon as this voice fell, almost everyone's gaze swiveled towards Ye Chen. Within those gazes were shock, awe, admiration, and complexity—each different.
Ye Chen stood there, his black hair flowing loosely, enveloped in the dark golden radiance, appearing increasingly majestic and inviolable.
"The invincible Battle Saint King, champion of the younger generation in the Alchemy Ceremony, and an unparalleled, peerless monster!"
"He was the one who prevented the five Emperors from the alien Ancient Universe from descending. He is a great hero of our world, and he actually appeared at the Thirty-First Pass!"
"Back when he wasn't even a Great Power, his combat power was already unmatched, capable of sweeping through all the Heaven's Prides. Now that he has achieved Great Power status, he's probably many times more terrifying, truly able to dominate the Ultimate Ancient Path."
"A peerless expert like this, aside from the Imperial Sons and Imperial Maidens, or those overlord existences located further along the ancient path, is probably already invincible."
"The Battle Saint King has returned, defying the heavens. I'm afraid he will dominate the Ultimate Ancient Path for a long time to come, making the Heaven's Prides and outstanding talents from all Ancient Universes pale in comparison."
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Discussions buzzed throughout the Thirty-First Pass. Countless ancient path Heaven's Prides looked over, naturally due to Ye Chen's formidable reputation, and more so out of a sense of awe.
Having reached this level, it could be said that Ye Chen was already one of the top peerless existences on the Ultimate Ancient Path. Having achieved the status of a Chaos Great Power made it even more so.
Many people knew of his various astonishing past achievements. Without a doubt, they were dazzlingly glorious, even stunning. Now, seeing him in person, how could they not be shocked?
Ye Chen sighed lightly. It had to be said that at his current level, even on the Ultimate Ancient Path which gathered countless Heaven's Prides from all the Ancient Universes of the Chaos Sea, he could already be considered having few rivals.
It wasn't that they weren't strong enough. On the contrary, the Heaven's Prides and outstanding talents selected from various Ancient Universes to enter this Ultimate Ancient Path were enough to prove their potential. Among them were even those who had achieved the Tenfold Heaven, Supreme Heaven's Prides, the absolute top talents rarely seen across the ages in their respective universes.
It was just that compared to him, they were like fireflies trying to compete with the sun and moon.
It could only be said that he was too powerful, not that these people were weak.
Ye Chen sighed softly, suddenly feeling a sense of invincible loneliness.
Naturally, he knew in his heart that he could not truly be invincible and dominate the entire Ultimate Ancient Path. Further along the ancient path, there were still the Nine Ancient Path Overlords, as well as the Imperial Sons, Imperial Maidens, and other Supreme descendants training on that other mysterious ancient path.
It was said that the Ultimate Ancient Path and that Supreme Bloodline Path would eventually converge at the very end, at the final pass. This meant that at the final pass, if he wanted to contend for the ultimate "Ultimate," he would face many powerful enemies and had to be prepared.
Without a doubt, Ye Chen's appearance caused a huge commotion throughout the entire Thirty-First Pass, attracting the attention of all sides. Soon, a powerful figure arrived—the Guardian Great Power of the Thirty-First Pass, who personally came to find Ye Chen.
Facing the Battle Saint King, a Chaos Great Power, no Great Power could remain indifferent.
Ye Chen was welcomed into the Great Power's divine hall, receiving high-level courtesy and reception.
After exchanging pleasantries, Ye Chen was simple and direct, expressing his wish: could he proceed faster to the deeper parts of the Ultimate Ancient Path?
Back when he was sent from the Nineteenth Pass to the Thirty-First Pass, he had been somewhat opposed. But now he hoped to rush there as soon as possible, wishing to reunite with his wife and children sooner and better face those ancient path enemies.
Having achieved the status of a Chaos Great Power, Ye Chen now had the confidence to truly set out and journey to the deeper parts of the Ultimate Ancient Path.
Even if he encountered the Nine Ancient Path Overlords, he now believed he had the ability to retreat unscathed.
This was the true confidence of a Chaos Great Power.
Hearing this, the Guardian Great Power of the Thirty-First Pass nodded. He also felt that the Battle Saint King was too powerful. If he started his journey from this pass, it would create unparalleled pressure on the other ancient path Heaven's Prides. Having him proceed to deeper parts was a better choice.
After all, even a Guardian Great Power as powerful as him, a fourth-level Great Power, felt a terrifying sense of oppression before Ye Chen, which shocked him. Just how powerful had this Battle Saint King become?
Rumors said he killed fifth-level Great Powers as easily as slaughtering dogs. Now it seemed this was not false.
However, the Guardian Great Power did not agree immediately. Instead, he asked Ye Chen to wait a moment, indicating that the teleportation array had recently malfunctioned and needed repairs. He would need to stay at the Thirty-First Pass for about three months. After three months, he would be teleported to the Forty-Ninth Pass.
Hearing this, Ye Chen frowned slightly. Having to wait another three months obviously disappointed him.
Although he possessed the Void God Platform, a newly refined divine platform, wanting to rush to the depths of the ancient path would clearly require a great deal of time and energy, which he was unwilling to spend.
"Can't other trial passes teleport?" Ye Chen inquired.
"The spatial gates from the Twenty-Third Pass to the Forty-First Pass are all malfunctioning. If you want to reach a pass with a functioning spatial gate, you must reach the Forty-Second Pass," the Guardian Great Power said.
Although the Twenty-Third Pass was closer, powerful ancient path Heaven's Prides could not turn back—that was an ancient path rule. So Ye Chen could only head towards the Forty-Second Pass, or wait three months at the Thirty-First Pass.
Hearing this, Ye Chen slightly furrowed his brow. He hadn't expected it to be so troublesome, but in the end, he chose to set out. He did not want to wait any longer.