Afterwards, Ye Chen moved among the many leaders of major powers, including prominent figures from Emperor Clans, Immortal Clans, and King Clans.
An ordinary Heaven's Pride would face them with reverence, not daring to speak carelessly, feeling very restrained and nervous.
But Ye Chen appeared calm and composed, neither haughty nor humble from start to finish, earning admiration.
At the banquet, countless Heaven's Prides and outstanding talents had come with their elders, all influential figures from various major powers, famous throughout a domain. Yet now they all seemed overshadowed, their gazes also drawn towards Ye Chen's direction, secretly sighing that they were far inferior in comparison.
It was as if he were the true protagonist today, while even the Zhoutian Clan seemed somewhat lacking.
Regarding this, the Zhoutian Clan had no recourse and also did not wish to offend him.
Not long after, a commotion arose from the Zhoutian Palace, for at this moment, the Zhou Tian Clan Leader appeared. This was an extremely dignified chieftain, possessing supreme cultivation. His appearance at the banquet finally allowed Ye Chen, who had been surrounded by the major figures of various powers, to break free.
The Zhou Tian Clan Leader first exchanged pleasantries with the major figures of the various powers, showing high courtesy to the representatives of the Cang Emperor Clan and another Immortal Clan. Then, he proactively approached Ye Chen.
This was an old chieftain, of great age but in excellent health, not like some ancient fossils with withered vitality. He was unfathomable, standing there like the master of a great domain, dignified and eloquent. He smiled faintly and said, "This peerless Heaven's Pride with such extraordinary bearing must surely be Master Qian."
Ye Chen did not act arrogantly either, cupping his fists in return. "The title of Master is undeserved. Greetings, Clan Leader Zhou!"
There was no bowing from a junior to a senior; the courtesy was equal. Yet no one found fault with him, for his status was evident. An alchemy master's status was no less than that of a Super Great Power, perhaps even higher.
The Zhou Tian Clan Leader also smiled. "Earlier, our hospitality was insufficient. Please forgive us, Master Qian."
Ye Chen said, "Clan Leader Zhou jests. How could I take it to heart?"
The two exchanged pleasantries for a moment. At this time, the Zhoutian Palace once again stirred with commotion.
In the distant sky, a rolling demonic might swept forth, dark demonic energy enveloping heaven and earth, causing a great uproar and drawing everyone's attention.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The next moment, three groups of people appeared at the main gate of the Zhoutian Palace, bearing supreme demonic might as if ancient demon gods had descended.
"Guests from an Emperor Clan!"
"Alien Emperor Clans have arrived, and three of them at that!"
"The Maha Emperor Clan, the Brah Emperor Clan, the Futu Emperor Clan!"
The arrivals were members of the three great Alien Emperor Clans.
Seeing this scene, the Zhou Tian Clan Leader had no choice but to bid farewell to Ye Chen. "My apologies, Master Qian. I must first go welcome the honored guests."
"Very well!"
Ye Chen's gaze followed the Zhou Tian Clan Leader towards the three Alien Emperor Clans entering the gate. Each exuded intimidating demonic might that struck fear into hearts. Among them were even Super Great Powers—three extremely formidable Emperor Clan contingents.
The crowd was awed!
Yet deep within Ye Chen's eyes, there was only ruthless killing intent, surging like a vast tide.
The Zhou Tian Clan Leader stepped forward to welcome them, cupping his fists. "Honored guests of the three great Emperor Clans, forgive us for not meeting you further out."
The leaders of the three Alien Emperor Clans nodded slightly. "It is our three clans who have come uninvited. That Clan Leader Zhou allows us entry is our honor."
The appearance of the three Alien Emperor Clans drew the attention of all major powers, and the topic of conversation quickly shifted from Ye Chen to them.
"The Brah Emperor Clan, Maha Emperor Clan, and Futu Emperor Clan—three Alien Emperor Clans—have actually appeared. Truly astonishing."
"These three Alien Emperor Clans have always been deep within the Ten Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain. Why would they appear in the Second Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain for no reason?"
Many were curious. The three Alien Emperor Clans were undisputed overlord-level forces within the Ten Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, forces that even the Zhoutian Clan could not compare to. Their appearance now was undeniably puzzling.
However, someone responded, "Have you all forgotten what happened in Luoxue City not long ago?"
"Luoxue City? Are you referring to the Battle Saint King?"
Soon, many remembered.
Just a few days ago, the Battle Saint King in Luoxue City had raised his hand and suppressed the Super Great Power of the Lamp God Clan, Lamp Tian Shen. He had even allowed Lamp Tian Shen to send a message before his death to summon the Alien Emperor Clans. In the end, the three Alien Emperor Clans had descended via a spatial gate, nearly arriving in Luoxue City to attack the Battle Saint King.
Yet the final outcome was something no one had anticipated. The Battle Saint King did not engage the three Alien Emperor Clans in battle. Instead, before the entire population of Luoxue City, he forcefully shattered the spatial gate of the three Alien Emperor Clans, preventing their successful descent and ultimately scattering them helplessly into the endless spatial turbulence.
Weren't the very ones who wanted to descend upon Luoxue City back then the Brah Emperor Clan, Maha Emperor Clan, and Futu Emperor Clan—these three Alien Emperor Clans?
Many quickly understood the cause and effect. The appearance of the three Alien Emperor Clans was due to the Battle Saint King. However, after the Luoxue City incident, the Battle Saint King had also vanished without a trace, difficult for the world to find.
The three Alien Emperor Clans naturally also did not know where the Battle Saint King was now. Their appearance at the Zhou Tian Grand Ceremony was likely in hopes of gathering information during the event.
After all, the Zhou Tian Grand Ceremony gathered at least over half of the top-tier major powers from the entire Second Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain.
Although the three Alien Emperor Clans were present at the banquet, when the topic of the Battle Saint King arose, they also showed interest, discussing it privately, each expressing nothing but astonishment.
For this was a peerless and matchless Supreme Talent. Regardless of his audacity in opposing the alien races, his cultivation alone was world-shaking. Being able to successively suppress the Brah Emperor Son and the Maha Emperor Maiden was enough to explain everything. His combat power could be said to occupy the absolute pinnacle among the younger generation.
Others also believed that even with the current coexistence of Emperor Sons and Daughters from the 108 Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans, and the many Strongest Young Supremes, the Battle Saint King's combat power undoubtedly qualified him to rank within the top ten.
After all, suppressing two Emperor Sons and Daughters was not something any Strongest Young Supreme could accomplish.
Looking across the entire Ten Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, how many Emperor Sons and Daughters or Immortal Progeny would dare claim they could definitely suppress others of the same Strongest Young Supreme level?
The three Alien Emperor Clans naturally also heard the private discussions about the Battle Saint King at the banquet, which were mostly filled with admiration. Their expressions immediately darkened.
Among them, a Super Great Power from the Brah Emperor Clan snorted coldly, the sound like thunder exploding beside everyone's ears, instantly startling them.
"The Battle Saint King is nothing but a shameless scoundrel. Our clan's Emperor Son is peerless and matchless, his combat power supreme among his generation. How could he possibly be suppressed? He merely relied on other means to allow our clan's Emperor Son and the Maha Emperor Maiden to be suppressed by him." The Super Great Power of the Brah Emperor Clan snorted coldly, slandering Ye Chen as a shameless scoundrel who had used despicable methods in battle to secure victory.
The experts of the Maha Emperor Clan naturally chimed in. "A mere Battle Saint King, no matter how powerful, what of it? Our clan's Emperor Maiden and the Brah Emperor Son are both Supreme Progeny, inheriting the most powerful Emperor bloodline power. They are Strongest Young Supremes, invincible within the same realm. Who in this world could suppress them? The Battle Saint King is simply birds of a feather with that shameless human scoundrel who obtained the Emperor Dao inheritance, colluding together, which is why the Emperor Son and Maiden were unfortunately suppressed."
The expert of the Futu Emperor Clan naturally spoke up, nodding. "The Emperor Son and Maiden are peerless and matchless. Who in the same generation dares claim invincibility? Who dares claim they can suppress them? No one!"
This Alien Emperor Clan's words were relatively concise, but the meaning was self-evident: in a battle of the same generation and same realm, no one could suppress the Brah Emperor Son and Maha Emperor Maiden.
The words of the three Alien Emperor Clans caused many to nod in agreement.
For Emperor Sons and Daughters, Immortal Progeny, were all Supreme Progeny, Strongest Young Supremes, absolutely invincible within the same realm.
Looking across ancient and modern times, throughout endless years, Strongest Young Supremes had always been invincible existences of their generation. Ancient Great Emperors and Supreme Immortals had also been Strongest Young Supremes in their time, sweeping through all enemies in their path, invincible throughout.
Who could accomplish suppressing great enemies who were also Strongest Young Supremes, and two of them at that, with the events occurring very close together, both suppressed on the same day?
Undoubtedly, that was an achievement that shook past and present, having long since stirred the entire Ten Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain.
Although some believed it, given that the three Alien Emperor Clans had spoken, unless a force of equal standing spoke up, other major powers—even those considered top-tier within the Second Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain—were far from comparable to such Emperor Clans. To rashly speak up and offend them would be nothing but a suicidal act.
The experts of the Cang Emperor Clan and the other Immortal Clan did not speak up, remaining silent, though they somewhat agreed.
For if that Battle Saint King were truly powerful enough to successively suppress the Emperor Son and Maiden of two great Alien Emperor Clans, wouldn't that mean even their own clan's Emperor Sons and Daughters or Immortal Progeny could potentially be suppressed by the Battle Saint King?
They were convinced that their own clan's Supreme Progeny were invincible, unwilling to acknowledge that the Battle Saint King could be such a terrifying Supreme Talent.
"Heh, who says the Battle Saint King cannot suppress them?"
Suddenly, a voice broke the silence, drawing everyone's attention and causing many hearts to sink.
At this moment, who would dare provoke the displeasure of the three Alien Emperor Clans? Wasn't that a suicidal act?
Following the source of the voice, they discovered it was a demonic-looking youth, appearing sinister and unrestrained. Their hearts skipped a beat—wasn't that the person beside Master Qian?
It was just that later, everyone had been captivated by Master Qian's brilliance as an alchemy master, forgetting this person's existence. Seeing him now, they couldn't help but feel somewhat strange.
Zhou Tianyu's expression also changed slightly. He glanced at Master Qian beside him and found his expression unchanged. For some reason, a sense of foreboding arose.
The three Alien Emperor Clans naturally also looked over, seeing the demonic-looking youth that was the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor. The Super Great Power of the Brah Emperor Clan directly snorted coldly. "Where did this junior come from, daring to comment on this matter? Did your elders not teach you that when elders are speaking, juniors are not to interrupt? Slap your own mouth."
As if a lofty, high-ranking figure, he looked down on the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor, directly ordering him to slap himself.
Everyone looked over. Although this demonic-looking youth seemed to have a good relationship with Master Qian, this involved the three great Alien Emperor Clans, and at this critical juncture, even Master Qian probably wouldn't dare plead for leniency.
Yet the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor sneered coldly. "Make me slap myself? What thing are you? Even your clan's Nine Tribulation Divine King wouldn't dare say such words. Scram!"
The word "scram" exploded like thunder!