While Ye Chen was astonished, Mystic Dao Elder was incomparably grave, the light in his eyes flickering incessantly as if deep in thought.
"Where exactly does that terrifying black hole lead to? And why would such a fearsome existence with crimson eyes appear—"
For some reason, after seeing that crimson eye appear, Ye Chen always felt a sense of unease in his heart, as if the most dreadful disaster was about to occur.
This feeling was even greater than the unease the Great Emperor had given Ye Chen. In a daze, it seemed to represent a terrifying calamity that surpassed even an Emperor.
At the same time, Mystic Dao Elder reined in the shock within his heart and then looked at Ye Chen, exclaiming in admiration, "Saint King, little friend, you truly astound me. To be able to manifest a phantom of a chaotic small universe... dare I ask, what was that move you executed?"
His eyes burned with fervor, eager to know.
"World Creation Universe!" Ye Chen did not conceal it either, generously informing him.
"World Creation Universe, World Creation Universe—" Mystic Dao Elder silently repeated the phrase several times before letting out a soft sigh. Looking at Ye Chen, he felt a genuine admiration welling up from within. "Saint King, little friend, this old man once said that as long as you did not lose, not only would I not take your Emperor Body, but I would also agree to one condition of yours. Now, having lost the bet, I shall honor my word. You may make your request."
He was quite magnanimous, directly admitting defeat. Moreover, he had only exerted twenty percent of his power, and his opponent was none other than the Battle Saint King, renowned throughout the chaotic Ancient Universe. Even if he had failed, no one would criticize him; on the contrary, they would only marvel even more at the Battle Saint King's peerless monstrous talent.
After all, ever since the Battle Saint King descended upon the Ultimate Ancient Path, tales of his unparalleled monstrousness had been circulating for years.
One must know that even the nine Ancient Path Overlords like Taiyi and the Chaos Overlord had successively suffered losses at his hands. Three years ago, at the Fiftieth Pass, he had shaken the Ancient Universe, snatching part of the Emperor Body right under the noses of numerous powerhouses from the All Heavens, and even under the watch of several Ancient Monarchs. With such glorious achievements, who would dare say that Mystic Dao Elder was not formidable?
Looking at this magnanimous senior, Mystic Dao Elder, Ye Chen also felt a sense of respect. After all, no matter what, the other party was a venerable senior-generation Supreme One genius worthy of respect.
Ye Chen also smiled knowingly. "In that case, I invite Senior to be my guardian for thirty years."
"Guardian for thirty years?"
Mystic Dao Elder looked at Ye Chen in astonishment. Was it really that simple? He had thought Ye Chen would propose some astonishing condition.
Ye Chen smiled faintly and nodded. In fact, thirty years of guardianship was basically sufficient because, after another thirty years, his other Chaos Saint Soul avatar would be able to completely master the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body.
Once he mastered the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body, not to mention mere peak Great Powers, even if an Ancient Monarch came, he would dare say he had nothing to fear.
This was his greatest confidence.
Of course, the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body was an absolute secret. He did not reveal it. Instead, he merely expressed his intention to face the pursuit of the powerhouses from the All Heavens. Mystic Dao Elder looked at Ye Chen, utterly dumbfounded.
Because only now did he truly understand the Battle Saint King's insane notion—he actually wanted to use the terrifying crisis of being hunted by the powerhouses of the All Heavens as a trial. One had to admit, this idea was truly too insane. Probably not even Imperial Sons or Daughters would dare to do such a thing.
Truly, what an arrogant and domineering Battle Saint King.
"What a Battle Saint King," Mystic Dao Elder said with a bitter smile. At this point, he could only acknowledge the other's boldness and madness, yet he also felt an unprecedented surge of boiling excitement.
How many tens of thousands of years had passed? He, too, very much wanted to experience this feeling of boiling excitement again.
"Daring to withstand the pursuit of countless powerhouses from nearly half the Ancient Universe, not even caring about the involvement of Imperial Clans and Ancient Monarchs... After so many tens of thousands of years, this is the first time I've encountered such an interesting person. Enough, enough. This old man has been lonely for so long and has finally found an interesting activity. Since I promised you to be your guardian for thirty years, then from now on, I shall take it seriously. In the future, even if you encounter some insurmountable difficulty, this old man will no longer hold back. I might even reveal some of my true strength if necessary. Otherwise, those fellows might really think this old man hasn't made an inch of progress in seventy thousand years." Mystic Dao Elder murmured softly to himself, carrying the first fervent interest he had felt in tens of thousands of years.
Soon, Ye Chen released Abenue. Upon learning that this peak Great Power who had been relentlessly pursuing her master just moments ago had now become her master's guardian, she was stunned for a long time. In her heart, her reverence and admiration for her master grew even stronger.
Only a figure of such supreme and immeasurable caliber was qualified to be her master, Abenue.
"Let's go. Next, we still need to welcome more enemies. I'm looking forward to it. Of course, I hope even more that Universe Overlords of the Ancient Monarch level will appear." Ye Chen chuckled lightly, a carefree smile spreading across his face, utterly unconcerned about being hunted by countless powerhouses from half the Ancient Universe.
He wasn't even afraid if Ancient Monarchs came; on the contrary, he looked forward to it.
At this stage, he firmly believed that even if he couldn't claim invincibility below the Ancient Monarch level, he dared say no one could kill him.
Thus, he was quite eager for an Ancient Monarch to personally come out and hunt him.
However, Mystic Dao Elder shook his head. "Little friend, you are indeed strong, but the power of an Ancient Monarch far exceeds your imagination. You must be extremely cautious. Once they truly appear, you must not try to clash head-on with them. Fleeing immediately is the best strategy. As long as you are not an Ancient Monarch, you cannot possibly be their match."
At this, Ye Chen's expression turned grave.
If anyone else had said it, it would be one thing, but Mystic Dao Elder had personally witnessed his most powerful World Creation Universe strike and knew full well the extent of his combat power. Yet he still spoke like this, so Ye Chen couldn't help but become cautious.
Ye Chen said, "Senior Mystic Dao, three years ago at the Fiftieth Pass, this junior once clashed at close quarters with a Hall Master of the Soul-Restraining Hall and also briefly clashed with several Ancient Monarchs. Although this junior still cannot confront them head-on, I dare say with confidence that I can retreat unscathed from them."
Only by having truly fought against Universe Overlords of the Ancient Monarch level did he dare to be so confident. But now, Mystic Dao Elder seemed intent on overturning his view.
Mystic Dao Elder shook his head again. "Saint King, little friend, you may not know this. Back then, whether it was the Soul-Restraining Hall Master you fought or other Ancient Monarchs like Donglin Monarch and Hongxu Monarch, none of them displayed their absolute Sovereign combat power. In reality, the power they exhibited likely wasn't even one-third of their true strength."