A Divine King of an Immortal Clan spoke: "Battle Saint King, we have come not to hold you accountable. However, the human race holds three Monarch Temples, causing many imperial clans and Immortal Clans to lose their opportunity. This is somewhat excessive. We merely hope the human race will relinquish the other two Monarch Temples, giving other imperial clans and Immortal Clans a chance to contend for the inheritance of the Ancient Great Emperor."
As he spoke, his tone was noticeably better than when they first arrived at the Slaying Immortal Imperial Clan. Clearly, there was still some apprehension towards Ye Chen's status as the Battle Saint King.
Moreover, any member of an Immortal Clan knew just how formidable the Battle Saint King of that day had been.
Back then, he had followed the River of Time to the Immortal Heavenly Pass and, leveraging a heavenly tribulation, forcefully entered the Primordial Immortal Realm to search for the Emperors and Sovereigns of the Sealed Universe. This caused quite a stir at the time, and tales of it still circulated in many regions of the Primordial Immortal Realm. He was a rising star who, not yet a true Great Power, dared to challenge the entire Primordial Immortal Realm.
However, back then, fearing that the Battle Saint King might use the Heaven Desolation Great Halberd to trigger an Emperor-level cataclysmic tribulation, the Primordial Immortal Realm had no choice but to open the Immortal Heavenly Pass, making this youth famous for a time.
He had even forcefully barged into the Primordial Immortal Realm and, before leaving, left behind the bold declaration: "If I ever enter the Primordial Immortal Realm again, it will be to reign supreme. On that day, all heavens of the Immortal Realm shall welcome me."
Faced with such a Battle Saint King, even Divine Kings of imperial clans and Immortal Clans had to treat him with courtesy.
"Esteemed guests, I believe you are also aware," Ye Chen began, his tone naturally lacking the deference he showed towards human Divine Kings, instead adopting the manner of speaking to peers. "The human race does not consist of just one imperial clan. We have nine imperial clans, plus my Radiant Emperor Domain—ten major powers. Three Monarch Temples are already somewhat insufficient for our human race. Why should we give any away?"
Yet, regarding this point, the other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings present showed not the slightest concern.
The accomplished are the teachers; the Battle Saint King possessed that capability.
Hearing this, the visiting Divine Kings from imperial and Immortal Clans hadn't expected Ye Chen to be so sharp-tongued. They had originally intended to say that one Monarch Temple was enough for a single race, consciously avoiding the fact that the human race possessed numerous imperial clans. But Ye Chen had brought it up first, leaving them momentarily at a loss for how to press their demand.
An alien race Divine King, however, snorted coldly. "The human race does indeed have several imperial clans, but they are all part of the human race. Possessing one Monarch Temple would allow them all to station themselves there. Why do they need so many Monarch Temples? Handing them over to the various imperial clans and Immortal Clans would be for the best, rather than hoarding them like you are, which benefits no one."
"Well said!" A sudden cry of approval rang out. Yet, these words did not come from anyone else—they came precisely from Ye Chen himself, astonishing everyone and leaving them bewildered. Even the alien race members were taken aback, not expecting Ye Chen to respond in this manner.
Then, in the very next moment, Ye Chen's words made the alien Divine King feel an urge to slap his own face. They heard him reply: "Since the alien race holds such a view, then let the alien race hand over all their Supreme Emperor Weapons to the various great imperial clans and Immortal Clans. After all, the alien race also has several imperial clans, but they are all part of the alien race. Why do they need so many Supreme Emperor Weapons? Wouldn't it be better to hand them over? Hoarding them like this brings no benefit."
The alien Divine King: "@#￥%……&@"
The crowd hadn't expected that, in addition to his heaven-defying combat prowess, the Battle Saint King's mouth was also so sharp. A single sentence instantly rendered the alien Divine King, who had intended to frame the human race, speechless.
However, the other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings were clearly unwilling to give up so easily. One said, "Battle Saint King, our various clans all lack corresponding Monarch Temples. The human race need not hand over two, but we hope you will relinquish one Monarch Temple."
"My apologies to all, but that is not possible," Ye Chen stated bluntly, refusing.
"Battle Saint King, you—" Many imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings grew furious.
They had come in person, yet this Battle Saint King refused to save face, truly thinking himself invincible under heaven? He was merely a Great Power. Where did he get the courage to refuse so many imperial clans and Immortal Clans?
"Hmph, truly refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Battle Saint King, you have brought great trouble upon the human race," an alien Divine King sneered.
"Battle Saint King, by acting so excessively, you easily place the human race in opposition to all imperial clans and Immortal Clans," an imperial clan Divine King responded, his tone somewhat gloomy.
"Is that so?" Ye Chen's words were light and airy. "I simply do not accept threats. The Monarch Temples were obtained by my human race through immense hardship and struggle. For you to want to simply take them away like this—it is you who are being excessive."
For a moment, the other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings were also left speechless. It was true; these Monarch Temples had been earned by the human race through their own strength and arduous effort. Why should they simply give them away?
"Moreover, I believe you all know that a Monarch Temple's value is in no way inferior to a Monarch's Immortal Weapon. Furthermore, Ancient Monarchs have sat within them for extended periods to comprehend the Dao, leaving behind traces of their enlightenment. With such immense value, do you truly believe there is such a thing as a free lunch in this world? That with just a few words and a few people, you can seize a supreme treasure belonging to my human race?"
Ye Chen's smile was rich, yet it also contained a chill.
"Very well. In that case, the human race can prepare to become enemies with all imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and even the empires of the Mythical Emperor Domain," the alien Divine King issued a harsh threat.
The other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings, seeing that the hope of obtaining a Monarch Temple from the human race was quite slim, also wore somewhat gloomy expressions.
"Enough of your noise!" Ye Chen roared. Beside him, the Heaven-Piercing Old Divine King stepped forward. An utterly terrifying Divine King pressure swept out, inundating the several alien Divine Kings and subjecting them to immense oppression.
Ye Chen snorted coldly. "Can you few alien individuals represent all the imperial clans and Immortal Clans of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain? Do you wish to provoke internal strife throughout our Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, leaving it vulnerable to outsiders? Truly despicable and shameless. Today, my human race will demonstrate proper justice, eradicate these alien scourges, and rid the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain of this pestilence."
Speaking with such righteous conviction, five Divine Kings and Yu Qing emerged from behind him. The Divine King from the Slaying Immortal Imperial Clan also stepped forward, directly surrounding the several alien Divine Kings. Even Ye Chen prepared to advance, with the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor, A Beinu, and the eight Supreme Geniuses at his side looking perfectly composed, all with the impulse to act.
"Battle Saint King, you—"
The four visiting alien Divine Kings were both shocked and enraged. However, facing the numerous Divine Kings of the human race—among them the Heaven-Piercing Old Divine King, a peerless old Divine King, and the others being extraordinary Divine Kings—they stood no chance of victory. They hurriedly looked towards the other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings for help.
Seeing this scene, the other imperial clan and Immortal Clan Divine Kings who had accompanied them couldn't help but speak up. "Battle Saint King, this—"
Yet before a single sentence could be finished, Ye Chen waved his hand to interrupt, stating decisively: "Fellow Daoists, there is no need to speak. I believe you also very much hope to directly resolve these scourges. Rest assured, you need not take action. We of the human race are also an important part of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain and naturally bear the significant responsibility of eradicating pests."
"Take action! Kill these alien scourges!"
The human Divine Kings and Supreme Geniuses surged forward together, surrounding and attacking the alien Divine Kings.
[Author's Note: Just returned from handling some business. Not sure if I can complete the fourth update. I'll give it my best effort. Feeling a bit like crying. I'll continue writing after I take a bath.]