Three terrifying figures appeared in the void of the outer realms, each exuding an aura of terror so overwhelming it caused the heavens and earth to tremble. They were immensely powerful.
One among them spoke coldly, "This Battle Saint King is truly fortunate. To think he escaped calamity."
"Father and son turning on each other, one perishing—that would have been the best drama, the most thrilling plot. Who could have expected it didn't fully play out? The Battle Saint King reversed time and space to resurrect him. Truly disappointing," another said.
"Indeed. What I most wished to see was that scene of Qian Xun being slain by the Battle Saint King. Father and son in conflict would have been spectacular. A pity it didn't reach its climax in the end."
"However, the lineage of the Battle Saint is indeed abnormal. One Battle Saint is already monstrous to this degree. This Qian Xun, as the Battle Saint King's progeny, is not only also a Battle Saint but has mastered the Great Dao of Time and Space. That is also an unparalleled terror."
"This pair of Saint Body father and son must be dealt with."
"We cannot leave such a hidden danger for our Ancient Universe. Even if they haven't fully matured yet, seed-level existences possessing the bearing of an Emperor must be strangled in the cradle. We absolutely cannot allow them to grow unchecked."
"Though it's secondary, if the opportunity arises, we should also resolve this pair of father-son dual Saint Bodies during the Myriad Ages Grand Assembly."
The three conversed, quickly settling on a plan. Their fundamental goal was to strangle both Ye Chen and Qian Xun in their cradle.
Simultaneously, Yaya and Little Chenxi, Ye Chen's daughters, were also targeted and included in the assassination plan.
Elsewhere, in the distant starry void beyond the realms, a majestic and imposing ancient hall materialized faintly. It was colossal and awe-inspiring, pitch-black in its entirety, yet exuding a sinister, demonic aura that inspired immense fear.
From within, a vast and majestic voice echoed forth, "So this is the Battle Saint King? Truly worthy of being a Chaos cultivator, a Chaos Young Supreme, having fused with all the profound mysteries of the Battle Saint Body to elevate himself to this level. Truly remarkable. If we capture this Battle Saint King, we can surely comprehend all the mysteries of Chaos, understand everything. It would be of immense help to the grand plan spanning the Myriad Ages."
"And that Battle Saint, the one called War Saint Qian Xun. If the chance arises, he must also be captured."
"Furthermore, that Divine Maiden... her true form is actually the World Tree. Truly astonishing. Who would have thought such a supreme being, peerless even across the entire Chaos Sea, would appear here, and still in her growth phase?"
"If captured and obtained, then refined into one's inner world, there's a chance to elevate the entire inner world into a small universe."
"That little girl is also extraordinary."
"This Battle Saint King is indeed an extraordinary figure, gathering so many exceptional individuals around him. If we could capture them all one by one, it could greatly elevate the overall strength of our Forbidden Soul Hall by a significant margin..."
In yet another part of the starry sky, a figure that could be called supremely peerless appeared. His entire body radiated an aura of terror that dominated the All Heavens, as if the Lord of All Heavens had descended, causing all the stars of the heavens to tremble.
His hair flowed like roaring great dragons. It was impossible to tell just how terrifying this invincible existence was.
He stood in the starry sky, gazing distantly at the colossal Birth Emperor Star, a slight curve forming at the corner of his mouth. "So this is Birth Emperor Star? The fiftieth checkpoint, the Great Emperor's reincarnation body... Heh, perhaps it will be quite thrilling..."
"The Great Emperor's reincarnation body... does it truly exist? If I act and obtain the Emperor's Dao Imperial Foundation, I wouldn't need to compete with those nine for the final 'Ultimate.' I could directly step onto the broad path and prove my Dao to become Emperor."
Without a doubt, this was one of the nine overlords of the ancient path. He had actually appeared. If word spread, it would truly stir up a storm, attracting even more attention than the appearance of powerhouses like Ye Chen or the Primordial Beginning Emperor's Son.
Because he was one of the nine strongest individuals on the Ultimate Ancient Path, always deep within the path, seemingly restricted from returning. Yet now, one had returned.
Boom—
This mysterious overlord of the ancient path tore through the void and departed, his figure completely vanishing. No one could capture his whereabouts.
***
Night of the full moon.
The Star River was resplendent, illuminating the vast earth. Moonlight flowed like water.
Far away, on the Central Continent of the Five Great Continents, amidst the anticipation of countless powerhouses, a thunderous boom echoed. In the heavens above, a brilliant beam of light suddenly exploded, sweeping across the sky, illuminating the All Heavens, turning night into day.
Rumble—
A majestic, unimaginably grand and colossal city tore through the void, descending from the sky, slowly settling down. It reflected the dazzling starlight of the sky, bathed in the magnificent and brilliant Star River.
"Monarch Holy City!"
The moment this ancient city appeared, many exclaimed in astonishment. For this was no ordinary ancient city, but a universe-famous Holy City renowned for ages. Even within the vast expanse of the Ancient Universe, it held such status.
Because this Holy City was far too famous.
In the past, more than ten Primordial Monarchs had resided here. Every generation of its city lord was a true Primordial Monarch. It bore the traces of many Primordial Monarchs; several Monarchs had even emerged from this Holy City before breaking through their shackles to ultimately achieve the status of a generation's Primordial Monarch.
Precisely because of this, this Monarch Holy City was very special, possessing an extraordinary status, even comparable to the Emperor Cities of the imperial clans. Even Primordial Monarchs arriving would treat it with gravity, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.
Similarly, with the appearance of this universe Holy City, in an instant, the stars of the All Heavens manifested, shining many times more brilliantly and intensely, as if all the stars of the heavens were pouring down their light. One dazzling Star River after another descended from the sky, converging and pouring into the Monarch Holy City.
Simultaneously, accompanied by a terrifying roar, five majestic, peerless, and fearsome figures of the Great Dao suddenly appeared in the heavens. Each was as tall as the heavens, directly towering into the deepest reaches of the starry sky. The clouds scattered, and everything seemed on the verge of annihilation.
Rumble—
The five Primordial Monarchs had finally appeared. Each was so majestic, so towering, requiring the reverence of all mortals. They radiated the most terrifying aura of Monarch Dao Might, impossible for anyone to ignore.
At the same time, the central Monarch Holy City opened its most majestic four great gates, welcoming powerhouses from all sides to enter. For the Myriad Ages Grand Assembly was about to commence within the Monarch Holy City.
The five Primordial Monarchs were also inside; those outside the city were merely their projected Dharma forms, not their true bodies.
Naturally, this was also to intimidate the Primordial Beginning Emperor Clan.
Countless powerhouses from the outer realms rushed towards the Monarch Holy City, participating in the universe's highly anticipated Myriad Ages Grand Assembly.
Simultaneously, far away at the core center of the Central Continent, a world-shaking explosion erupted. It was none other than the Primordial Beginning Emperor Clan. A blazing immortal light of immortality shot into the sky, transforming into a terrifying pillar that reached the heavens, piercing into the deepest reaches of the boundless starry expanse. Moreover, a supreme, lofty pressure slowly began to emanate.
All of this was merely a countermeasure against the Myriad Ages Grand Assembly.
What made people's expressions change was the faint sense that the Primordial Beginning Emperor Clan's Supreme Emperor Weapon was awakening.
Would the Primordial Beginning Emperor Clan truly act at the critical moment?