“The human race, a single clan, has obtained three Monarch Temples, while we, the numerous imperial clans and Immortal Clans, have not obtained a single one. They should hand over the other two, giving other imperial clans and Immortal Clans the opportunity to contend for the ancient Great Emperor's inheritance.”
“The human race is also a clan of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. They should be able to advance and retreat together, not be overly greedy. For one clan to monopolize three Monarch Temples is excessive; they should give more opportunities to other imperial clans and Immortal Clans.”
“To exclusively control three Monarch Temples, disregarding the other imperial clans and Immortal Clans of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain—if the human race acts this way, they will stand in opposition to the entire Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. How will they face it when they return one day? Do they intend to be insatiably greedy, for one clan to seize the entire Emperor's Dao inheritance?”
“We hope the human race will think thrice before acting, and not disregard the alliance of the Ten Heavens.”
Within the Mythical Emperor Domain, a kind of public opinion filled the air everywhere. It was the demand of numerous imperial clans and Immortal Clans, demanding that the human race hand over two of the three Monarch Temples they possessed.
The human race, having one Monarch Temple was enough.
Possessing too many Monarch Temples was equivalent to depriving other imperial clans and Immortal Clans of the opportunity to contend for the Emperor's Dao inheritance. This was an unfair act, causing dissatisfaction among many imperial clans and Immortal Clans.
Even within the Mythical Emperor Domain, aside from the Xia Luo Empire, many people from the other nine great empires spoke up, and so did many other forces, creating a sense of opposition that if the human race did not hand over the other two Monarch Temples, they would be enemies of the entire world.
For a time, the human race seemed to have become a clan like a rat scurrying across the street, shouted at and beaten by everyone.
“That is the inheritance of an ancient Great Emperor, something all the great imperial clans and Immortal Clans are fighting for. Who would be willing to give others an opportunity? It's simply laughable.”
“The Monarch Temple itself is an extraordinary treasure, no less than a Sovereign Immortal Weapon. Hah, they are truly greedy, actually wanting to obtain the other two Monarch Temples from our human race for free?”
“It's the alien race again, those detestable alien races, who most enjoy provoking and sowing discord.”
Among the human race, many were furious. If not for the alien race stirring up trouble, these imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and empires would not have made such demands one after another.
However, facing the demands of numerous imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and empires, the human race obviously could not truly sit idly by.
In fact, many Divine Kings from imperial clans and Immortal Clans personally sought out the human race, demanding they hand over the temples. More than ten Divine Kings came, their approach imposing, clearly to create a sense of pressure.
From the alien race, several Divine Kings led the way, arriving with cold, mocking smiles as they watched the human side's Divine Kings.
The human imperial clan directly faced was the Zhuxian Emperor Clan. Seeing the imposing approach of the many imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings, the Zhuxian Emperor Clan's Divine King had a gloomy expression but was also extremely wary. He could only nod with a dark look and say, “Wait a moment. Among the human race, it is not my Zhuxian Emperor Clan that holds the Monarch Temples, but the Battle Saint King's side, and also the Yuan Yao Divine King. We need to contact them.”
“Fine!”
The numerous Divine Kings did not press too aggressively. The alien race, in particular, watched this scene with leisurely composure and continuous cold smiles.
After coming to the Mythical Emperor Domain, they had almost always been suppressed by the human race. Now that they had finally found an opportunity, they naturally wanted to vent their frustration properly.
Not long after, the Zhuxian Emperor Clan's Divine King returned and said coldly, “The Battle Saint King will arrive soon. If you have demands regarding the Monarch Temples, ask him directly.”
After a not-too-long time, a divine ship flew out at extreme speed across the sky. It was the divine ship from the Bright Emperor Domain. Ye Chen and the others emerged.
“Battle Saint King.”
Upon seeing the present Ye Chen, even the Zhuxian Emperor Clan's Divine King had to address him with the tone of a peer.
Beside him, the Zhuxian Emperor's Son, Shen Rong, also gave a slight nod, his gaze somewhat complex. The current Battle Saint King possessed a great majesty; even Divine King figures had to show respect. It was not merely due to his status as an Imperial Son or Immortal Dao descendant among others, but respect earned through genuine strength.
“Senior, there's no need for formality. You can just call me Ye Chen,” Ye Chen said.
Then he led his group forward, directly facing the group of imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings brought by the alien Divine Kings. Especially looking at the alien Divine Kings, his gaze was filled with a sense of disgust—it was these alien races causing trouble again.
“Battle Saint King, your human race holds too many Monarch Temples. The distribution is unfair. You should hand over two Monarch Temples to the other imperial clans and Immortal Clans,” the alien Divine King stated bluntly, watching everything with a cold, mocking smile.
However, Ye Chen didn't even glance at the alien Divine King, as if treating him as air.
This contemptuous attitude made the alien Divine King very unhappy. He quickly raised his voice, “Battle Saint King, did you even hear what I said?”
“No!” Ye Chen shot back with a single sentence.
“You—”
The alien Divine King was shocked and angry, glaring darkly at Ye Chen with an impulse to strike. However, Yu Qing stepped forward beside him, faintly releasing a special pressure that made his heart tremble. He immediately restrained all his pressure and did not attack.
Beside him, the other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings paid no heed and said, “Battle Saint King, the number of Monarch Temples held by the human race is somewhat excessive. Out of ten, you possess three. The distribution is uneven. Many of our imperial clans and Immortal Clans have none. We ask that you can hand over two Monarch Temples.”
“Everyone, I believe you also—” Ye Chen was about to speak, but at this moment, the Mo Luo Emperor Clan's Divine King from the alien race said darkly, “Battle Saint King, you should pay attention to your tone. Those present are all Divine King figures from various great imperial clans and Immortal Clans, your elders. Your tone should be more respectful. Address your elders properly, do you understand?”
The other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings also nodded slightly. They were all lofty existences within their respective imperial clans and Immortal Clans, second only to Sovereigns and Imperial Sons or young ancestors. Even if Ye Chen was the Battle Saint King, he should still use a respectful tone.
“Noisy!” Ye Chen directly berated the Mo Luo Emperor Clan's Divine King, saying coldly, “If you don't want to die, shut up for me. It's not like I haven't killed Divine Kings before.”
The other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings were about to become angry, but upon hearing Ye Chen's following words, it was as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over them from head to toe.
The Battle Saint King before them was merely a young junior, yet he was also a terrifying existence who had genuinely slain Divine Kings—the Gu Hua Divine King of the Futu Emperor Clan and the Dark Dragon Divine King of the Dark Heaven Emperor Clan had perished by this youth's hand.
Address him as an elder?
As the saying goes, the accomplished is the teacher. Even though the current Battle Saint King was not yet a true Divine King, with his means capable of slaying Divine Kings, he was already qualified to sit as an equal with Divine Kings.
How could they still look down on him from the stance of elders?
For a moment, the other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings who had originally come to demand accountability looked at each other, not daring to open their mouths to question.
The Mo Luo Emperor Clan's Divine King was also startled. The Battle Saint King before him was someone who feared neither heaven nor earth. Moreover, the key point was that the Mo Luo Emperor Clan's Imperial Son, An Yu, was still suppressed by him. He dared not act rashly.