These were no ordinary figures; they were Royal Super Prodigies, standing behind them were entire royal clans. Their words carried immense weight, forcing even a major figure like Elder Cangyun of the Zhoutian Clan to carefully consider how to handle the situation.
Zhou Tianyu's handsome face turned pale. How could he have imagined that these two individuals actually knew Royal Super Prodigies like Ancient Luo King and Jian Tian? Such figures, whether in status within their respective royal clans or in strength, were far beyond anything he, in his current state, could compare to.
The numerous Great Powers of the Zhoutian Clan all wore ugly expressions. The emergence of the six Royal Super Prodigies made the situation much more delicate.
Elder Cangyun's face was gloomy. Behind these six Royal Super Prodigies stood six royal clans; he dared not offend them excessively. He said in a deep voice, "The arrival of you few young friends at the Cosmic Heaven Grand Ceremony is an honor for my Zhoutian Clan. However, although these two possess invitation letters, they refuse to reveal their true identities. My Zhoutian Clan suspects they stole the invitations to sneak into the ceremony. By both reason and propriety, we should step forward to apprehend and search them. This is our clan's internal affair, something even you few young friends have no right to interfere with, correct?"
Hearing this, many nodded. After all, this was an internal matter of the Zhoutian Clan. No matter how powerful the six royal clans were, they had no right to interfere.
Moreover, the Zhoutian Clan was a descendant clan of an Ancestral God. In terms of true heritage and power, they were not inferior to any single one of the six royal clans.
However, the six Royal Super Prodigies were very firm. They addressed the numerous Great Powers of the Zhoutian Clan: "You cannot touch them."
Hearing this, the Great Powers of the Zhoutian Clan all darkened their faces. Elder Cangyun's gaze also turned icy, a powerful aura radiating from his body as he chuckled coldly, "In that case, are you few young friends deliberately trying to provoke my Zhoutian Clan at the Cosmic Heaven Grand Ceremony?"
"We dare not. But if you insist on moving against them, we will have no choice but to act!"
The six Royal Super Prodigies spoke up, each unleashing astonishingly powerful auras that caused countless people to change color. Their pressure was far greater than that of ordinary Great Powers. Even if not quite matching the 6th Heaven Elder Cangyun, the difference wasn't vast; they were extremely powerful.
Zhou Tianyu also paled. He had been angered earlier by Ancient Luo King's words, claiming he was unworthy of comparison, and thought the other arrogant. Both were Great Powers, who could be weaker than whom? But now, compared side by side, the difference was like heaven and earth. He was far inferior to any one of the six Royal Super Prodigies.
This was the caliber of a Super Prodigy ranked within the top hundred of the Earth List, not something a newly stepped-into-the-Great-Power-realm person like him could compare to.
Yet everyone was curious: why were all six Royal Super Prodigies so determined to protect Ye Chen and the others?
"You—"
The Zhoutian Clan's Great Powers were clearly also shocked by the cultivation of the six Royal Super Prodigies, Elder Cangyun especially so. Given a bit more time, these few would undoubtedly surpass him sooner or later.
Moreover, they now found themselves in an awkward position. Trying to bypass the six Royal Super Prodigies to capture Ye Chen and the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor was, given the Zhoutian Clan's current lineup, nothing short of a fool's dream.
Elder Cangyun's face was dark. He clearly hadn't expected the situation to develop to this point. If not handled properly, today's Cosmic Heaven Grand Ceremony would inevitably become a day of shame for the Zhoutian Clan, mocked by the entire world.
"Originally, this old man didn't wish to go this far. It is you who forced my hand."
With a *shua* sound, a Communication Jade Token appeared in Elder Cangyun's hand, which he then crushed.
The jade token shattered, transforming into scattered points of light that dissipated.
Everyone understood: Elder Cangyun was most likely summoning an even more fearsome powerhouse from the Zhoutian Clan.
*Boom!*
Sure enough, less than a moment later, an extremely powerful aura appeared at the gates of the Zhou Tian Palace, emerging from the distant sky, then closing in with lightning speed, finally appearing within the palace.
"A Super Great Power!"
"A Super Great Power of the Zhoutian Clan has finally appeared!"
Many powerhouses at the banquet were astonished. Figures of the Super Great Power level were considered quite rare and powerful even within the entire Second Heaven Ancient Domain, as the truly most powerful ancient clans like the Imperial Clans, Immortal Clans, and Royal Clans were all deep within the Ten Heavens Ancient Domain.
An immortal-like, ethereal elder appeared. He was the Zhoutian Clan's Super Great Power summoned by the communication, with white hair flowing—it was none other than Zhou Yun.
The numerous Great Powers of the Zhoutian Clan hurriedly went to greet him. Elder Cangyun even bowed respectfully to the immortal-like elder: "Cangyun pays his respects to Grand Elder Yun."
"We pay our respects to Grand Elder Yun!"
The other Great Powers also spoke up one after another, showing great respect.
Zhou Yun nodded slightly, frowning. "Cangyun, what has happened that you sent such an urgent communication?"
Crushing a Communication Jade Token generally represented an emergency. Zhou Yun dared not delay, arriving the moment he received the message.
Elder Cangyun said, "Reporting to Grand Elder Yun, at the Cosmic Heaven Grand Ceremony, two individuals are suspected of stealing high-level invitation letters to sneak into the ceremony. I inquired about their inviter, but both refused to answer. Moreover, Royal Super Prodigies from six royal clans, including Luo Wusheng, Jian Tian, and Ouyang Guhua, have stepped forward to argue on their behalf, confronting our clan—"
He roughly explained the cause and effect.
Zhou Yun also understood why Elder Cangyun had sent such an urgent summons. He could sense the extremely powerful auras radiating from the six individuals, likely only slightly inferior to a 6th Heaven Great Power. The current lineup of clan powerhouses within the Zhou Tian Palace was insufficient to handle them, forcing him to summon Zhou Yun.
"I understand!"
Zhou Yun strode forward, with Elder Cangyun and the others naturally following behind.
With a Supreme Elder like Zhou Yun taking charge, Zhou Tianyu naturally sneered inwardly even more.
With a Super Great Power taking action, no matter how powerful the six Royal Super Prodigies were, they couldn't possibly resist. How could those two resist? They would inevitably fall into the hands of the Zhoutian Clan, and then he would personally mete out severe punishment.
Seeing this scene, others at the banquet sighed inwardly.
Zhou Yun looked at the six Royal Super Prodigies, simultaneously unleashing a vast, domineering Super Great Power aura that made the air within the entire Zhou Tian Palace feel much more oppressive, causing many to change color.
"You six, so young, yet your cultivation is so extraordinary. Truly impressive. However, you are still lacking a bit. Withdraw now, and I can let bygones be bygones."
Zhou Yun stood with his hands behind his back, exuding the aura of an extraordinary, lofty figure that made others dare not look directly at him, also causing the expressions of the six Royal Super Prodigies to shift slightly.
Facing such a Super Great Power, none of them dared claim victory. Perhaps the six of them cooperating might have a chance to fight.
"Apologies, but you cannot make a move."
The six Royal Super Prodigies were equally forceful, unwilling to yield.
"In that case, this old man shall make a move and see what capabilities you youngsters possess." Zhou Yun gave a light laugh, carrying a sense of dominance as he strode forward. The pressure emanating from his body grew increasingly powerful and terrifying, like fearsome, crashing waves surging towards the six Royal Super Prodigies, and he prepared to strike.
"Hold on!"
At this moment, Ye Chen spoke up and actively stepped forward.