Ye Chen was even more pleasantly surprised. Without a doubt, even if Little Dot wasn't a Chaos Saint Spirit, it was certainly a supreme descendant like an Emperor's son or daughter. Otherwise, it couldn't have received such a rigorous supreme inheritance, let alone have the protection of an Emperor's seal.
He grew increasingly curious about Little Dot's true identity.
However, after asking a few times, Little Dot just tilted its small head, its face adorable and tender, yet it simply didn't know who it was.
It didn't even understand the various terrifying attacks it had just unleashed, only knowing that from the moment it was born, it had seen Ye Chen, the person it felt closest to.
Ye Chen understood that this was likely a form of protection left by that great Emperor for Little Dot, allowing it to remain unharmed during its vulnerable period.
"Little Dot, from now on, you'll follow me. You'll never be alone again—no, you'll never be a lonely little bird again," Ye Chen said.
Little Dot nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "I'll just follow Daddy."
By this time, Ye Chen had already been inside the Nine-Colors Emperor Palace for a full day. Meanwhile, astonishing changes had occurred in the outside world.
After a day had passed, someone finally discovered the fact that the chieftain had disappeared and two Great Powers had been slain.
This was because within the imperial clan, anyone at the Saint level or above, or important family figures, had a Soul Crystal enshrined in the clan's main hall, storing a wisp of their soul imprint, allowing their safety to be monitored at all times.
Generally, someone would check on them periodically.
On this day, during a check, it was discovered that two Great Power-level Soul Crystals had shattered. Additionally, a batch of Soul Crystals belonging to other important clan members had also shattered. What was even more shocking was that all these individuals were the experts who had followed the chieftain to visit Great Power Yan Chu a day ago.
Moreover, Great Power Yan Chu's Soul Crystal had also shattered, but upon closer inspection, it had actually shattered several days earlier.
Clearly, the real Great Power Yan Chu had fallen long ago. The Yan Chu who had returned was fake, disguised by someone who had infiltrated the Jiuyan Imperial Clan.
As soon as this news broke, it immediately caused huge waves. The entire imperial clan was mobilized, everyone sensing that something was terribly amiss.
"Where is the chieftain?"
"It's bad! The two Great Power Supreme Elders, Yan Tai and Yan Wang, have been killed! Their soul imprint crystals are shattered! This is a major incident!"
"Great Power Yan Chu isn't real! He fell several days ago! Someone disguised themselves as him and infiltrated our Jiuyan Imperial Clan's vital grounds!"
"Has a great enemy invaded?"
"Could it be the Battle Saint King?"
"It can't be the Battle Saint King. He was being pursued by the Great Powers of the myriad heavens just days ago, hunted closely from the front. He couldn't have slipped past everyone's eyes to come to our Jiuyan Imperial Clan."
"Could it be another great enemy of our Jiuyan Imperial Clan? Or perhaps remnants of the Yuanchu Imperial Clan, refusing to die, coming for revenge?"
Without a doubt, the entire Jiuyan Imperial Clan was in an uproar—a single stone had stirred a thousand ripples.
The chieftain's disappearance, the silent slaying of two Great Powers, and the fact that Great Power Yan Chu had fallen long ago made many realize that a terrifying figure had likely infiltrated the imperial clan and slain those peak experts.
A full day and night had passed, and no one knew what terrible events had transpired. The chieftain had vanished. The clan's many experts went to investigate Great Power Yan Chu's main hall, but they found nothing—the place was empty.
"Hurry to the Nine-Colors Emperor Palace and keep watch! Absolutely do not allow any outsiders into the clan's divine hall!"
"Go quickly! Seal off the Nine-Colors Emperor Palace! Activate the clan's grand formation! We must also request the Supreme Elders in seclusion to emerge!"
"For now, do not disturb Sovereign Yan Gu. Let us handle these matters first. If it truly becomes impossible, we will request the Sovereign Ancient Ancestor to emerge at the necessary moment, even mobilize the Supreme Emperor Weapon!"
"Yes!"
Moreover, many of the imperial clan's experts immediately rushed toward the Nine-Colors Emperor Palace, for that was the absolute core of the entire clan. The most important items were stored within the Nine-Colors Emperor Palace—it was the foundation of the entire clan, something that could not be lost.
Upon entering the Nine-Colors Emperor Palace, the leading few Imperial Clan Great Powers immediately deactivated the ancient formations and charged toward the nine Imperial Treasure Small Worlds at the rear.
However, shortly after entering, furious roars erupted.
"It's bad! Some of the Imperial Treasure Small Worlds have been emptied! And not just one!"
"How many Imperial Treasure Small Worlds have been emptied?"
"Four... no, five!"
"Damn it!"
"Immediately surround the other Imperial Treasure Small Worlds! Activate the formations to trap the intruder! He's likely still inside one of the other small worlds! Be careful!"
"Quickly, request the other Sovereign Immortal Weapons to ambush the great enemy!"
The many experts of the Jiuyan Imperial Clan swiftly took action, surrounding the nine Imperial Treasure Small Worlds. Among them, someone even rushed out of the Nine-Colors Emperor Palace to request a Sovereign Immortal Weapon for an ambush.
However, this person didn't notice that the moment he rushed out, a shadowy, undetectable figure attached itself to his back like lightning, following his steps as he charged out of the Nine-Colors Emperor Palace.
Whoosh—
Soon, he rushed toward a cluster of important halls in the distance—another vital location of the Jiuyan Imperial Clan. The clan's foundation wasn't stored in just one place; everything was done for the sake of security.
This Imperial Clan Great Power, named Yan Xia, immediately entered the ancient hall. The hall was vast and magnificent, with a huge stone statue standing within it, majestic and inviolable, carrying a trace of sovereign heavenly might.
In its hand was a Dao Pagoda, about seven stories tall, shimmering with a seven-colored glaze. At this moment, Yan Xia, the Imperial Clan Great Power, immediately half-knelt, paying respects to the stone statue of the ancient sovereign from the Jiuyan Imperial Clan's history: "This junior, Yan Xia, does not intend to disturb the Ancient Ancestor's peace. However, there is turmoil within the clan, forcing me to request the Ancient Ancestor's divine weapon to emerge and suppress the invaders!"
Hum—
As if receiving a response, the seven-story Dao Pagoda immediately erupted with dazzling seven-colored radiance, illuminating the entire hall. It carried faint threads of sovereign heavenly might as it descended into Great Power Yan Xia's hand.
The Dao Pagoda was sentient. Understanding Great Power Yan Xia's true purpose, it did not refuse. On the contrary, it intended to follow him to slay the invading enemy.
Great Power Yan Xia was overjoyed and reached out to take it. But at that moment, an utterly terrifying killing intent engulfed him. Just as he turned his head in horror, a handsome and heroic face appeared before him—it was none other than the Battle Saint King, who was being pursued by the Great Powers of the myriad heavens. He had silently appeared within this imperial clan's vital hall.
Great Power Yan Xia's expression changed instantly. He wanted to seize the Sovereign Dao Pagoda and also call out to alert the other clan experts, letting them know that the Battle Saint King had invaded and was right here.
However, before he could fully act, a terrifying Chaos light manifested, breaking through the shackles of Time. With a *pfft* sound, Great Power Yan Xia was utterly annihilated, body and soul destroyed. A Chaos Great Cauldron immediately descended, and his divine soul essence transformed into a mark imprinted upon it.
Moreover, his physical body was refined in the blink of an eye into two Great Power Pills.