All of this was to see what capabilities the key person they, the Emperors, had selected possessed.
If it were just an ordinary young supreme, Christie would likely have been very disappointed, perhaps even not awakened.
But fortunately, Ye Chen, this key person, did not disappoint her. On the contrary, during the eleven days of their duel, he grew rapidly, able to make her bleed, and even perish together in the strongest collision, causing even her to be shattered to pieces.
This strength truly exceeded her expectations.
"Of course, my appearance serves two purposes. One is to test you, to see if you, the key person embodying the hope of the Sealed Realm Universe, are qualified. The other, naturally, is to leave some things for you, to help you grow better," Christie said, her voice calm and natural from beginning to end, yet carrying a special appreciation for Ye Chen, this key person.
Ye Chen greatly satisfied her. Otherwise, an ordinary young supreme, or even the strongest young supremes like Imperial Sons and Daughters, might not have satisfied her.
Ye Chen was startled, then immediately became solemn and respectful.
Every Great Emperor was indeed worthy of the world's respect. Having slumbered for endless ages, waiting for an instant across eternity, all for him, this key person, and for the hope of the Sealed Realm Universe.
Christie looked at Ye Chen, a touch of wistfulness and relief in her gaze. "Through countless cycles from antiquity until now, we have finally waited for the appearance of a little fellow like you. My responsibility is finally lifted. Now, I shall hand over those contingency measures to you."
Buzz—
The Angel God Emperor's jade hands, countless times more sacred and beautiful than mutton-fat jade, gently turned over. A sacred halo appeared within them, upon which nine special Holy Light Emperor Characters floated, overflowing with radiant light, appearing supremely divine and holy. It slowly flew towards Ye Chen's location.
Without the slightest hesitation, Ye Chen raised his hand and grasped it. The sacred halo then submerged into the center of Ye Chen's brow, appearing within his sea of consciousness and merging into the Chaos Saint Soul Little Person.
Boom—
Instantly, Ye Chen's Chaos Saint Soul Little Person erupted with a surge of Holy Light. The little person's entire body released unparalleled Primordial Holy Light, within which supreme scriptures resounded. Faintly, three thousand holy light clusters could be seen manifesting, with numerous angels chanting scriptures. Holy Light surged magnificently, countless dazzling holy light feathers swirling and dancing around.
Ye Chen's entire mind sank into it, comprehending the various aspects within this sacred halo. It actually contained the supreme scripture of the Angel Imperial Clan, and it was complete.
This was the treasure left by the Angel God Emperor, gifted to Ye Chen, presenting him with the Angel Emperor Scripture.
It was an Emperor Scripture created by the generation's supreme Great Emperor, the Angel God Emperor, containing the profound meaning of a lifetime, unfathomably deep. It was enough for anyone to ponder for a lifetime. Even fellow Emperors and Sovereigns might not be able to fully comprehend it in a short time.
Simultaneously, Christie did not stop. On the contrary, she bathed entirely in Primordial Holy Light, her red lips slightly parting as she continuously uttered special syllables.
These were not worldly words. Instead, they were Emperor Dao syllables that only Emperors, Sovereigns, or supreme Immortals could comprehend—complex, profound, and difficult to understand. Yet, they continuously entered Ye Chen's ears, transforming into special Emperor Characters deeply imprinted in Ye Chen's heart, impossible to forget.
This was the final Forbidden Chapter, concerning the strongest forbidden divine ability of the Twilight of the Gods, unfathomably deep.
Even for a young Chaos Supreme like Ye Chen to comprehend, without several months, it would be difficult to truly grasp even a sliver. Because this was a Great Emperor's Forbidden Chapter, the most essential and profound chapter, requiring half a lifetime of effort from each supreme Great Emperor to create.
Now, the Angel God Emperor personally chanted the scripture, using Emperor Dao syllables to recite it, imprinting each character into the deepest recesses of Ye Chen's heart. The purpose was to impart it to the greatest extent, allowing him to comprehend and understand it on a deeper level, mastering the Forbidden Chapter more quickly.
This continued for a full half-day before Christie slowly stopped. Her entire form seemed much more illusory, as if she had exhausted all her strength.
Yet, looking at Ye Chen, still bathed in Holy Light, she felt a trace of relief—relief for the future of the Sealed Realm Universe.
With a son like this, possessing boundless potential not inferior to the Formless Monarch, and being a young Chaos Supreme, barring unforeseen circumstances, even if he might not necessarily transcend and achieve eternity, he had the opportunity to become the strongest Emperor or Sovereign, comparable to the Heavenly Emperor, the Great Saint Sovereign, the Battle Saint Ancestor, and the Time-Space Great Emperor. Wouldn't he be a peak combat force, capable of influencing the future upheaval?
Boom—
At this moment, Ye Chen was completely lost within the Angel Imperial Clan's scripture. The boundless profound meaning of the Emperor Scripture, coupled with the Angel God Emperor's personal chanting of the Forbidden Chapter, was as if tangible, allowing Ye Chen to comprehend and understand it most directly. He fell into a state of complete enlightenment.
Almost every moment, his comprehension and understanding of the Angel Emperor Scripture rose to a new level. The Primordial Holy Light released from his body intensified by a degree.
The primordial Chaos Qi on his body's surface had long since vanished, replaced instead by boundless, immeasurable Primordial Holy Light, dazzling and limitless, thoroughly illuminating every inch of this space, becoming the sole point between heaven and earth.
This lasted for a full month.
Ye Chen was completely immersed in the Imperial Clan's scripture, unable to extricate himself. Day and night, he continuously chanted scriptures. Behind the head of his Chaos Saint Soul Little Person, a layer of sacred halo also manifested, shining with dazzling radiance, setting him off as supremely divine and holy, inviolable, requiring the reverence and worship of all beings in the world.
Within, he continuously conjured visions of the tragic scenes of each mythical cataclysm. All the gods of the heavens fell, their blood staining the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, collapsing the Myriad Realms, turning twilight into a mournfully brilliant crimson.
Amidst these repeated visions of mythical cataclysms, he continuously comprehended the ultimate profound meaning of this final Forbidden Chapter—the Twilight of the Gods.
A month later, Ye Chen, bathed in immeasurable Holy Light, suddenly awoke. His hands abruptly traced out one mysterious and profound Great Dao trajectory after another. Then, tragic scenes of gods falling continuously appeared, spreading throughout heaven and earth. Gods of the heavens perished, divine blood staining the twilight, exceptionally tragic.
That was the Twilight of the Gods. Ye Chen was wielding it, also executing it. Once it appeared, all heavens collapsed. The tragic aura permeated all heavens and myriad domains. The sorrow of all living beings perishing filled every corner of the great world, making one feel boundless melancholy and endless fear.
To the side, the illusory figure of the Angel God Emperor watched Ye Chen's execution, feeling genuine relief.
This child's comprehension was high. In just a month, he had initially grasped the profound meaning of both the Angel Emperor Scripture and the final Forbidden Chapter.
Of course, this was also greatly aided by Christie, this Angel God Emperor, personally chanting the scripture. Otherwise, no matter how intelligent Ye Chen was, he could not have comprehended it so thoroughly in just a month.
After all, this was created by a supreme Great Emperor, condensed from a Great Emperor's lifelong efforts. How could it be so easily comprehended?
But it also required Ye Chen's own comprehension talent to be sufficiently monstrous.
Finally, Ye Chen opened his eyes, completely awakening. He then rose to his feet and bowed respectfully towards Christie's illusory, graceful figure beside him. "Thank you, Great Emperor, for the grace of impartation."
Although he had now, relying on himself, stepped onto a brand new path on the Great Dao of Chaos, it did not mean the Angel Emperor Scripture was meaningless. On the contrary, these Emperor Scriptures were created through the lifelong efforts of Great Emperors, containing their insights into the Great Dao. They could also allow Ye Chen to draw inferences about other cases from one instance, thereby deepening his understanding of the Great Dao of Chaos, walking further and further on this path.
Moreover, the characteristic of Primordial Holy Light was its ability to purify all things in the world, somewhat similar to primordial Chaos Qi. If this characteristic was also fused into primordial Chaos Qi, it would make the power of primordial Chaos Qi even more terrifying, capable of dissolving all things and all Daos, unmatched.
Christie said softly, "Alright. Since I've handed all this over to you, my mission should also be over. It's time to go."
As her words fell, Christie's entire form grew increasingly illusory, increasingly ethereal and indistinct. Her entire being was about to vanish, transforming into a shower of dazzling holy light rain, beginning to scatter with the wind, dissipating between heaven and earth.
"Great Emperor, when will we meet again?" Ye Chen asked.
Christie smiled slightly, a smile that could captivate past and present. "When you transcend life and death, that will be the time we meet again."
Puff—
At the final instant her voice fell, the Angel God Emperor completely transformed into light rain and dissipated, ceasing to exist.
"This junior respectfully sends off the Great Emperor!"
Ye Chen shouted loudly, bowing in salute, respectfully seeing off the departure of the Angel God Emperor, Christie.
After a long while, Ye Chen slowly straightened his tall, slender figure. He raised his head, sweeping his gaze over this restored Supreme Trial space, then smiled slightly and took a step forward.
Swish—
He vanished entirely.
Simultaneously, outside the Supreme Ancient Tower in the Trial Ancient City, after the Supreme Ancient Tower violently trembled, the many people waited for another full half-month. Still, Ye Chen did not appear. Many even believed that this Battle Saint King from the outside world, though monstrous, ultimately could not defy the heavens, pass the Supreme Trial, and had failed, perishing within the Supreme Trial.
Even Abenud once thought so. Only Mo Haishan and Luo Guyun, relying on that trace of soul connection, could sense the existence of their master, Ye Chen, confirming he was still alive. They just didn't know why he remained within the Supreme Ancient Tower, not appearing.
This alleviated some of Abenud's worries. Then, she recalled her master's extraordinary nature, suspecting he was likely within, comprehending the Dao.
Thus, another half-month passed. Combined, Ye Chen had been inside the Supreme Ancient Tower for nearly forty days.
By this time, many of the city's inhabitants had dispersed.
Abenud sat cross-legged outside the Supreme Ancient Tower, silently cultivating in stillness.
Mo Haishan and Luo Guyun, the two young supreme slaves, did the same.
Swish—
Suddenly, a figure appeared before the Supreme Ancient Tower, black hair flowing, a moon imprint on his brow.
Ye Chen had emerged from seclusion!