In this battle, although Ye Chen appeared largely unscathed on the surface, only he truly understood the actual situation—he had paid a sufficiently heavy price.
The self-destruction of the two Alien Emperor Clan Divine Kings, even with the slowing effect of the Emperor Technique Primordial Beginning and the weakening power of All Eternity Turns to Void, which suppressed it to a great extent, was still terrifying. Their levels were higher than that of Mohe Guhua, belonging to the Two Tribulation Divine King tier. A typical self-destruction at that level was still enough to drag a Divine King down with them.
During the explosion, Ye Chen had no choice but to summon the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body from within him to protect his true self.
However, the cost was that the cracks on the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body had multiplied.
If it were the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body in its peak state, even a Divine King's self-destruction would find it difficult to harm it.
But after the battle against the Alien Emperor upon returning to the Mythical Era, the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body had been severely damaged, covered in numerous cracks that had never healed. Now, having endured the self-destruction of Divine Kings, it was naturally terrifying, splitting open even more fissures.
He inspected the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body within the miniature Chaos Universe inside him. It was covered in cracks like porcelain,persistently difficult to restore. He let out a soft sigh.
The conditions for utilizing the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body had become even stricter.
Nevertheless, because of this self-destruction, Ye Chen had also used the Chaos Cauldron to continuously shatter and refine it with the Divine King's Dao Fire, elevating it to a new level.
This was a blessed land of caves and heavens within the Zhoutian Clan, and moreover, it was the cultivation ground of the Zhoutian Clan Leader. It contained vast and boundless heaven and earth spiritual energy, providing continuous cultivation. Even Divine King experts could rapidly recover their strength within it.
Ye Chen did not stand on ceremony, continuously swallowing massive amounts of heaven and earth spiritual energy, converting it into divine energy within his body.
Meanwhile, deep within the Ten Heaven Realm Ancient Domain, far away.
In the Ancient Realm of the Brah Emperor Clan, atop the central divine peak stood two supreme divine temples at the very summit, belonging to the Imperial Son Little Ancestor and the Ancient Monarch.
Slightly lower down, there were also several equally magnificent divine temples.
One of them was quite special—it was the temple that enshrined the Life Tablets of all the important powerhouses of the entire Brah Emperor Clan, constantly monitoring the Life Tablets of the clan's numerous experts.
Once a Life Tablet shattered, it signified the fall of an important powerhouse.
On this day, the personnel patrolling the temple suddenly discovered that over a dozen Life Tablets within the temple had abruptly shattered. They belonged to extraordinary Great Powers of the Fifth Heaven, including super Great Powers and even old antique figures.
However, what was even more important was that a Life Tablet among the uppermost tier had also shattered.
That position was second only to the Life Tablets of the supreme Ancient Monarch and the Imperial Son Little Ancestor at the very peak—it was the Life Tablet of a Divine King figure.
And now, a Life Tablet there had suddenly shattered.
This was not the first time. The previous instance was three months ago, belonging to Divine King Brah Gushuang, who was slain by remnants of the Sealed Universe using the power of the Emperor Realm.
But this time, it belonged to Brah Xu, who had also fallen.
Without a doubt, this news instantly shook the entire Imperial Clan's Ancient Realm, causing a huge uproar.
The fall of a Divine King was no ordinary major event.
The Ancient Monarch at the highest point of the central divine peak was also alerted, emitting a cold, murderous voice: "Who dares to kill a Divine King of our clan? Investigate immediately!"
The entire upper echelons of the Brah Emperor Clan were thrown into turmoil. Countless clan members swiftly moved about, searching for all traces.
Not long after, the truth spread.
Not long ago, Divine King Brah Xu had gone to Myriad Saints City, after which there had been no news.
Furthermore, during that period, an old antique of the Imperial Clan had been slain because of a certain peerless genius named Qian in Myriad Saints City. Super Great Powers like Brah Yun had also fallen. Divine King Brah Xu's purpose in going was almost certainly for Qian and another person.
"Myriad Saints City, the Second Heaven Realm Ancient Domain?"
The Ancient Monarch's voice resounded throughout the Imperial Clan's Ancient Realm, carrying a ruthless pressure.
The highest point of the sky split open, and a majestic, towering figure departed.
The Sovereign was on the move!
At the same time, similar scenes were unfolding within the Mohe Emperor Clan and the Futu Emperor Clan.
The Ancient Monarchs of the three Alien Emperor Clans had all set out one after another, their target pointing distantly at Myriad Saints City in the Second Heaven Realm Ancient Domain.
Myriad Saints City.
Ye Chen quickly recovered within the blessed land of caves and heavens of the Zhoutian Clan. In just six hours, he had recovered considerably, his essence, energy, and spirit much improved.
Simultaneously, the Zhoutian Clan Leader sent word: the Domain Heaven Gate had accumulated enough divine energy and could be opened.
"Good!"
Ye Chen emerged from seclusion and summoned the others. They had all recovered quite well within the blessed land of caves and heavens prepared by the Zhoutian Clan.
"Let's move."
Everyone nodded, arriving behind Ye Chen, including the Five Divine Kings.
"Eighth Heaven Realm Ancient Domain, open!"
The Zhoutian Clan Leader personally opened the Domain Heaven Gate. It was an illusory spatial gate, immensely huge, even larger than a mountain range. The moment it opened, powerful spatial forces boiled forth, leading deep into the Ten Heaven Realm Ancient Domain.
"Let's go!"
Ye Chen and his group stepped into the Domain Heaven Gate, officially beginning the teleportation.
Suddenly, this stretch of heaven and earth instantly fell into a heavy stillness. A voice filled with ruthlessness abruptly rang out: "Thinking of leaving? All of you, stay."
Boom—
The voice was like thunder, exploding across heaven and earth, causing countless people's ears to ring. Many with slightly weaker cultivation even had blood flowing from their ears and fainted.
Vast heavenly might descended from the sky, enveloping the entire Myriad Saints City.
"This is bad, it's an Ancient Monarch!"
The Five Divine Kings all changed expression simultaneously, sensing that absolutely irresistible pressure. Who else could it be but an Ancient Monarch?
An Ancient Monarch was also descending.
Ye Chen also paled, urgently shouting: "Hurry, go!"
Swish, swish, swish—
Figures flashed like lightning into the Domain Heaven Gate.
"This Sovereign said, all of you stay."
That cold, ruthless voice rang out again. The Ancient Monarch made his move. Terrifying Sovereign might rolled forth, completely covering every inch of Myriad Saints City, even sealing it.
No one could move.
For, high above in the sky, a tall figure had appeared at some unknown time.
His stature was exceedingly majestic, his shoulders broad, his black hair loose and wild like dancing serpents. His entire person emitted an undeniable, peerless divine might that was irresistible.
He looked down from above. In his cold eyes, all living beings in the world seemed like ants, insignificant as dust. With a lift of his hand, he could annihilate countless, not deigning to spare them a glance.
His sudden appearance instantly caused Ye Chen and the others to all change expression.
Ancient Monarch!
A true Ancient Monarch!
Had descended!
Without a doubt, this was an absolutely terrifying matter.
The descent of an Ancient Monarch meant that even with the Five Divine Kings present, it was useless, for that was the supreme, invincible Ancient Monarch. Otherwise, they would not bear the title of Universe Overlord.
The supreme Ancient Monarch descended upon Myriad Saints City, his unparalleled Sovereign heavenly might spreading out.
His figure, peerless and matchless, looked down from above. All living beings trembled under his heavenly might, prostrating in worship.