Among them, especially the Supreme Three Heroes had icy expressions, filled with killing intent. The Second Brother's killing intent was released without restraint as he coldly said, "Kid, I never expected you'd dare to appear here alone. Heaven is truly helping me, delivering you to my doorstep to be killed."
The other six intentionally took a step back. Although they all sensed this mysterious human young generation's supreme was not weak, this battle was between the Second Brother of the Supreme Three Heroes and him; they would not intervene.
Of course, if Ye Chen intended to flee, the other two of the Supreme Three Heroes aside, the remaining four naturally wouldn't mind lending a hand, doing a favor for this Second Brother.
However, Ye Chen did not flee. He swept a glance over the seven peerless prodigies before settling on the Second Brother of the Supreme Three Heroes, speaking indifferently, "I don't want to waste time on you."
With that, he turned around and, before the eyes of the many, actively took that step, entering the Nine Peaks Mountain Range.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
Suddenly, the Trial Creatures originally located on the altar atop each divine peak of the Nine Peaks Mountain Range, because of Ye Chen's entry, instantly awakened. They opened their eyes, shooting out terrifying, almost tangible gazes that easily tore through the void.
They all simultaneously locked onto Ye Chen.
The seven peerless prodigies were first stunned, then each sneered coldly. Even the Second Brother, originally filled with hatred from that slap, now laughed heartily, "Truly seeking death! Fighting me, you might have lived a while longer. Never expected you'd be in such a hurry to deliver yourself to death!"
Boom, boom, boom—
The nine Advanced Young Supreme Being-level Trial Creatures shot into the sky like lightning and simultaneously blasted towards Ye Chen.
Boom—
Accompanied by a tremendous roar, everyone watched as this human young generation's supreme, Ye Chen, under the destructive attacks of the nine Advanced Young Supreme Being-level Trial Creatures, was utterly shattered to pieces, his divine soul torn apart, completely annihilated.
This scene undoubtedly left everyone somewhat dumbfounded.
Although they all felt Ye Chen couldn't withstand the combined assault of nine Advanced Young Supreme Being-level Trial Creatures, they never expected he'd be shattered to pieces in just one encounter.
After all, just over ten days ago, he was clearly a peerless young generation's supreme capable of fiercely battling the God-Slaying Ancient for a full hour, awe-inspiring, his Emperor demeanor proud and aloof, looking down upon all young supremes of the myriad heavens. How could he be slain so quickly now?
Even the seven peerless prodigies were somewhat stunned, finding it hard to believe.
But soon, the Second Brother of the Supreme Three Heroes laughed heartily, "What an arrogant kid, daring to step alone into the Supreme Nine Peaks. Even if you are an Advanced Young Supreme Being, you must perish, your Dao extinguished. Didn't you see the seven of us needed to form an alliance?"
Regarding Ye Chen's death, although the seven were somewhat surprised, they didn't doubt it. After all, unless one was of the level of an Imperial Son or Imperial Daughter, the strongest young supremes, who had the ability to charge alone into the Supreme Nine Peaks within the Mist Glow Secret Realm and survive?
Yet the next moment, they saw the nine Advanced Young Supreme Being-level Trial Creatures did not return to their positions. Instead, they shot into the sky, then swiftly darted and flashed in various directions. This scene left many trial prodigies astonished, as if these Trial Creatures had gone out of control, no longer under restraint.
But these Trial Creatures were personally established by a Supreme Emperor, maintained by Emperor Dao Laws; it was impossible for them to lose control.
"Look quickly! At the center of the Supreme Nine Peaks, there's a person there!"
Suddenly, someone exclaimed in shock, seeing that at the center of the nine dragon-like mountain peaks, a figure had appeared. Though extremely tiny, smaller than an ant on the ground from a li away, every trial prodigy present was a true powerhouse and could naturally see it.
But when they clearly saw that figure, everyone was instantly dumbstruck.
Because this person was none other than Ye Chen, who had just been surrounded and killed by the nine Trial Creatures. Yet now, he was standing there alive and well.
Without a doubt, this scene was shocking, unbelievable.
The seven peerless prodigies were also somewhat dazed, as if they couldn't believe it either.
"How is this possible? Wasn't this kid just killed? How is he still alive?"
"We clearly saw him being killed just now."
"But if this kid was truly killed, then who is this person before us now?"
At the same time, Ye Chen turned around, smiling faintly at the seven peerless prodigies. His voice was soft, yet they clearly heard it, "I'll go ahead first. The Ancient Coffin is mine!"
Whoosh—
Ye Chen's figure flickered and vanished. The next moment, he was less than a thousand li from the Ancient Coffin.
"Not good! That kid must have used some kind of illusion technique just now. Now he's trying to seize the Ancient Coffin first. We absolutely cannot let him succeed!"
The seven peerless prodigies now had no time to care about the grudge between the Second Brother and Ye Chen. The true purpose of this trip was the Ancient Coffin. If the Ancient Coffin was obtained by an outsider like Ye Chen, they would go mad. Thus, they all immediately charged like lightning into the Nine Peaks Mountain Range.
But the instant they stepped in, they sensed something was wrong.
Originally, the nine Advanced Young Supreme Being-level Trial Creatures were targeting Ye Chen alone, but couldn't fully lock onto his true position, hence darting around searching. However, because the seven peerless prodigies entered, they were also simultaneously locked onto. The target was instantly shifted.
"Damn it, we fell for his trick!"
"This is that kid's diversion tactic, making the nine Advanced Young Supreme Being-level Trial Creatures shift their lock onto us!"
The seven peerless prodigies inwardly wished they could curse Ye Chen's ancestors eighteen generations; his heart was truly black.
But they had no choice but to face these Advanced Young Supreme Being-level Trial Creatures. Each roared, blood energy erupting, divine might surging, engaging them in fierce battle.
For a time, the entire Mist Glow Secret Realm was shaken, myriad mountains and valleys trembling violently.
Whoosh—
Meanwhile, Ye Chen shot like lightning towards the center of the Nine Peaks Mountain Range, charging towards that Ancient Coffin. It was only a thousand li away. Even under the suppression of Emperor Dao Laws, Ye Chen could traverse the distance in two or three breaths.
Finally, Ye Chen descended in the valley between the Supreme Nine Peaks. A stone coffin, about three zhang long, appeared before his eyes, exuding the power of time, flickering in and out of existence as if not belonging to this era, ready to vanish and depart at any moment.
Yet the aura on the Ancient Coffin made Ye Chen's heart tremble. It was an aura of time, originating from the River of Time.
It was truly an Ancient Coffin from the River of Time.
Ye Chen couldn't help but feel his heart tremble, wondering which old acquaintance was buried within the coffin.
He drew a deep breath, then his whole body shook. Chaotic Divine Power surged forth as he pushed against the coffin lid.
Rumble, rumble—
The coffin lid slowly began to open. Within, a vast aura flickered in and out of existence, shaking the Supreme Nine Peaks, startling the entire Mist Glow Secret Realm, drawing the attention of countless people.