Whoosh—
Yuanchu Imperial Son executed the Yuanchu Imperial Art, which involved the dimension of time. Wisps of time power flickered as he seemed to enter the river of time, untouched by its flow. In an instant, he rushed behind the nine young generation's supremes and arrived before Hu Xue.
In his hand was a divine wheel radiant with holy light, densely covered with time Dao marks as if engraved with time scales. It was the Dao weapon belonging to Yuanchu Imperial Son, and shockingly, it was even partially forged from sacred white gold, truly worthy of being called the Time Wheel.
The Time Wheel swept past. On Hu Xue's enchantingly beautiful face, an expression of horror appeared as she cried out in alarm, "Don't—"
However, not only was she no match for Yuanchu Imperial Son, but the Time Wheel also involved the Great Dao of Time. As time power flickered, her pair of fair, snow-white arms were directly severed. Blood energy spurted forth, flung high into the air, and withered away at an astonishing speed.
The blood energy dried up, the flesh vanished, revealing white bone, which ultimately dissipated into the void.
How terrifying this time power was!
Everyone's expressions changed, all shocked by this power of time.
All this had happened in the span of just two breaths.
Moreover, time power had attached itself to Hu Xue's arms. That fearsome power of time deprivation continuously acted upon her body. Even though she was a young generation's supreme and desperately used her supreme mana to block it, the effect was minimal.
In the end, Hu Xue had no choice but to grit her teeth and separate her head from her body, leaving only her beautiful head.
Not long after, her beautiful lower body was also corroded and dissipated into nothingness by the time power.
This female supreme who had made a name for herself on the Ultimate Ancient Path looked at Yuanchu Imperial Son before her in horror. Seeing that he still intended to continue his attack, she hurriedly said, "I admit defeat!"
Hearing this, Yuanchu Imperial Son then turned and left.
How powerful Yuanchu Imperial Son was, how formidable his time secret art!
Not to mention these ordinary young generation's supremes, even fellow Emperor Sons and Daughters encountering such a fearsome time secret art would be extremely wary, and could easily be caught off guard if not careful.
Whoosh—
At the same time, Yuanchu Imperial Son turned and looked at the other nine young generation's supremes. The Time Wheel rotated continuously above his head, time power faintly visible.
He had effortlessly defeated another young generation's supreme. How could they possibly win?
It could be said that facing such a figure who was both an invincible Imperial Son and a prodigy mastering the Great Dao of Time, the nine young generation's supremes had lost their determination to achieve victory.
He was too powerful, undefeatable.
Now, the question was merely how long they could hold out.
But to admit defeat outright, none of them were willing.
"Continue the battle!"
Although the nine young generation's supremes held an absolute numerical advantage, they faced the enemy as if confronting a great peril, continuing to attack relentlessly, confronting Yuanchu Imperial Son.
The battle was fierce, but everyone knew the final outcome would not change.
Fearsome Great Dao divine abilities continuously manifested, bombarding the world's heaven and earth. The void shattered and then restored itself repeatedly, while terrifying time power also flashed into existence.
From beginning to end, Yuanchu Imperial Son appeared calm and composed. Profound, unfathomable time power flowed over his body's surface as he operated the Yuanchu Imperial Art. The Time Wheel struck out. Fighting one against nine, he seemed completely at ease, astonishingly powerful.
"How powerful Yuanchu Imperial Son is! He alone can defeat fifteen young generation's supremes. Probably even other Emperor Sons and Daughters couldn't achieve this. He might become invincible."
Many people marveled. How could one contend with such a Yuanchu Imperial Son? If replaced by other Emperor Sons and Daughters, none would dare claim they could win.
However, some older-generation great powers shook their heads and said, "Yuanchu Imperial Son is indeed very powerful, but it's also because his Dao art is quite restraining. It's a case of the superior suppressing the inferior, and it's very advantageous in group battles. But if he were to confront other Emperor Sons and Daughters, it would be difficult to achieve such a crushing, overwhelming effect."
These older-generation supreme experts were well-informed individuals who had discerned the true source of Yuanchu Imperial Son's prowess.
As the saying goes, each has their specialty. Time reigns supreme, granting absolute advantage in group battles. But other Emperor Sons and Daughters are the supreme offspring of Emperors, inheriting their strongest bloodline power and possessing their imperial heritage. Which of them is an easy opponent?
To truly know who is stronger and who is weaker, only a life-and-death battle can reveal the truth.
As time passed, one young generation's supreme after another was successively defeated. Figures like Fei Tuo and Sheng Tian were successively defeated and knocked out of the arena.
Finally, only five young generation's supremes remained: Ban Gu, Yuan Tianzi, Sun King, Chu Shuangyu, and Cloud Heaven Goddess. Yet they were also covered in wounds, having sustained injuries.
Yuanchu Imperial Son's aura remained deep and steady, his endurance shocking the Great Era, showing not the slightest sign of decline.
Facing this scene, all the young generation's supremes couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile.
Why, when they were all young generation's supremes, was the gap between them so vast?
"You will all be defeated."
Yuanchu Imperial Son declared. At this moment, he decided to immediately resolve the remaining five young generation's supremes.
The five young generation's supremes immediately paled.
Hum—
From between Yuanchu Imperial Son's eyes, a blood sun and a silver moon flew out once more, merging together to form a sun-and-moon time sword—one side a blood sun, the other a silver moon—that severed the river of time in this heaven and earth, imposing restraint.
Hum—
Everything once again fell into solidification. Apart from Yuanchu Imperial Son, no one could move!
"No—"
Terrible auras erupted from the bodies of the five young generation's supremes, showing signs of actually breaking free, which also caused Yuanchu Imperial Son to feel slightly surprised. But then he said indifferently, "Don't struggle in vain. It's useless."
The Time Wheel also flew out, combining with the time sword. Time was restrained once more.
Puff puff puff puff—
Ban Gu, Yuan Tianzi, Chu Shuangyu, and Cloud Heaven Goddess were directly defeated, blasted out of the arena. Only Sun King remained, still restrained here.
However, Yuanchu Imperial Son seemed to hold Sun King in particular regard. Frowning slightly, he said, "You were able to receive my battle invitation. You shouldn't be this weak. Why?"
He seemed somewhat puzzled. This young generation's supreme before him had clearly been able to receive his battle invitation back then, yet the combat power he displayed now was severely mismatched. It shouldn't be like this.
Soon, he understood. Looking down at Sun King from above, he said, "Tell me, how did you receive my battle invitation back then? Or rather, who was it that borrowed your body to receive it?"
These words caused many to be stunned, especially the other fourteen young generation's supremes. Apart from Cloud Heaven Goddess and Chu Shuangyu, they now finally understood.
No wonder Sun King had been able to receive the battle invitation back then. So someone had secretly intervened. But who could it be?
But Sun King wouldn't say. He knew Ye Chen didn't wish to expose himself easily. He laughed coldly, "Receiving your battle invitation, that's all. What's so great about it?"
Yuanchu Imperial Son frowned. "Fine. Since you're unwilling to speak, I'll kill you and see if the person in the shadows is willing to come out."
Hearing this, even Sun King paled. But he was also a man of strong character. He said coldly, "As an Imperial Son, to act in such a manner is truly despicable."
"Your words cannot shake my true heart."
Yuanchu Imperial Son shook his head, then swept his gaze toward the outside, shouting loudly, "Come out! Or do you also wish to watch this young generation's supreme die by my hand because of you?"
Boom—
At this moment, Sun King suddenly erupted. His entire body began to burn, boundless sun holy flames blazing fiercely. Even between his eyebrows, an intensely fiery radiance shone—he had even ignited his soul! He then charged fiercely toward Yuanchu Imperial Son, laughing heartily, "There is no one behind me. It was all my doing. However, you, Yuanchu Imperial Son, are indeed very powerful. I, Sun King, admit it. I also want to know just how powerful you are, whether you can withstand this self-immolation Dao Fire of mine."
He had ignited his form and spirit, actually intending to take Yuanchu Imperial Son with him to death.
Of course, Sun King truly couldn't possibly kill a supreme young generation's supreme like Yuanchu Imperial Son. But he also didn't wish for Battle Saint King to expose himself prematurely because of him.
"Sun King!"
The other young generation's supremes and ancient path Heaven's Prides felt a sense of shared sorrow. Chu Shuangyu and Cloud Heaven Goddess urgently looked toward the crowd. Could it be that His Highness Battle Saint King really wasn't willing to come out even at this moment?
"Hmph! With just you, you think you can drag me down with you?"
Yuanchu Imperial Son's face showed a cold expression. Swinging the Time Wheel, he brought it down from the sky, directly cleaving toward Sun King, intending to utterly slay him here.
Time power erupted. Even the self-immolation Dao Fire on Sun King's body was forcibly slowed in its burning speed. Everything seemed to decelerate.
Sun King could only watch helplessly as that sharp Time Wheel descended from the sky, chopping toward him.
He felt regret, felt desolation, but he did not feel remorse.
As a young generation's supreme, to die by the hand of such a supreme young generation's supreme could also be considered a worthy death.
"Sun King is about to fall!"
Outside, countless ancient path Heaven's Prides felt a sense of shared sorrow. Sun King's fall not only represented his passing but also signified that on the Ultimate Ancient Path, there would be no more strong expert who could contend with Yuanchu Imperial Son, and they would also have to withdraw from this Emperor Birth Star.
They were unwilling, yet helpless.
Because they all knew the fifteen young generation's supremes had already done their utmost. Sun King was even about to pay the price of his life.
If one had to blame something, they could only blame themselves for being too weak, no match for Yuanchu Imperial Son.
"Sigh, must you really force me to come out?"
A somewhat helpless sigh was heard. Then, a figure appeared from nowhere. The next moment, it directly manifested before Sun King. A warm, jade-like hand rose, abruptly colliding with the blazing Time Wheel.
Clang—
A clear metallic sound rang out. But as the Time Wheel chopped down, that warm hand did not wither in the slightest. On the contrary, jade light flowed over it, as before.