"Wu Hun!"
A cry of alarm rang out. The Six Paths Imperial Son didn't have time to act before rushing over to catch Wu Hun, who was plummeting from the sky. However, Wu Hun's current state was utterly miserable. The lower half of his body was completely shattered, and his upper half was a bloody mess. A clear palm print was imprinted on his chest, piercing through from front to back. Blood flowed freely, his breathing was shallow and labored, and he was clearly on the brink of death, teetering on the edge of demise.
This scene truly shocked everyone. Wu Hun, an Ancient Divine King, was actually about to be killed?
Looking back up at the sky, the Tongtian Old Divine King descended as if stepping down an invisible staircase of void, one step at a time. His aura was ethereal and ordinary, and even the corner of his mouth bore a trace of blood.
Yet, it was this seemingly decrepit old fossil who had severely wounded and nearly killed another unfathomable Ancient Divine King. It was terrifying beyond measure.
"Senior Tongtian!" Ye Chen abandoned the Imperial Daughter Gu Lan in a flash and rushed over, offering precious medicinal pills.
The Tongtian Old Divine King waved his hand. Although blood trickled from his mouth and his face was somewhat pale—especially for an old fossil like him, nearing the end of his lifespan—this kind of injury was difficult to heal even with ordinary eighth-grade precious pills.
"Senior, please take this. The Life Source is in another place," Ye Chen said, indicating that an invincible Divine King like the Tongtian Old Divine King, who had the potential to break through into the Ancient Monarch realm, must not be allowed to perish.
Hearing this, the Tongtian Old Divine King nodded slightly, then swallowed an eighth-grade precious pill for healing. Once ingested, the pill transformed into a vast amount of healing power that flowed through his limbs and bones, curing some of his injuries.
However, a complete recovery was impossible. The injuries were inflicted by an Ancient Divine King, and he was simply too old. His body was frail and weak, making a full recovery out of reach.
On the other side, the Ancient Divine King Wu Hun weakly opened his eyes. The Six Paths Imperial Son offered him a pill, but Wu Hun shook his head feebly, about to refuse. "Imperial Son Young Ancestor, it's too precious. My injuries are too severe. Don't waste it on me. It would be futile, a complete waste."
Such pills were extremely precious. Even if they weren't ninth-grade divine pills, they were still top-grade precious pills, exceedingly rare even within imperial clans. As long as one wasn't dead, taking one could preserve the last breath of life and prevent death.
But to fully recover, other methods were needed.
"It's fine. Just a pill. I don't care," the Six Paths Imperial Son said in an unquestionable tone, directly placing it into Wu Hun's mouth. It transformed into a vast, pure medicinal power that flowed through Wu Hun's body. His gradually weakening aura actually stabilized, clearly indicating he wouldn't perish and pass away, though it didn't grow stronger either.
Seeing this, others understood that the Six Paths Imperial Son had likely used an extremely precious pill.
The Six Paths Imperial Son cupped his fists toward the Human Imperial Son. "My apologies. I cannot continue the battle. I need to leave early."
For the first time, the Human Imperial Son did not stop him, because the Six Paths Imperial Son before him was indeed a figure worthy of respect. He returned the gesture. "Very well. I hope we can battle in the future."
Hearing this, the Six Paths Imperial Son merely sighed softly. "A full-fledged battle? Perhaps it would be a life-and-death struggle."
The Human Imperial Son remained silent, offering no words.
However, Ye Chen did not allow the Six Paths Imperial Son to leave with Wu Hun. Although this person was worthy of respect, as the Six Paths Imperial Son himself had said, they were from opposing ancient universes. The other side could not allow him to grow unchecked, and he likewise could not permit their departure.
Especially since Wu Hun was an Ancient Divine King, and the Six Paths Imperial Son was at the half-step Divine King level. Breaking through to the Divine King realm was merely a matter of time, and not a distant one at that.
Whoosh—
He transmitted a message to the Tongtian Old Divine King: "I request Senior to act and prevent their departure!"
"Good!"
The Tongtian Old Divine King naturally understood Ye Chen's concerns and soared into the sky, descending before the Six Paths Imperial Son. He said calmly, "My apologies, but I cannot allow you to leave freely. Please stay."
The Six Paths Imperial Son's expression turned grave. He could disregard Ye Chen, but the Tongtian Old Divine King was far beyond his ability to match. Even if he broke through to become a true Divine King, it would be impossible because the other was at the peak of the Divine King realm—a world of difference. Being an Imperial Son did not allow him to bridge such a vast gap in cultivation to contend.
How could he fight?
Hum—
The Tongtian Old Divine King made his move. A seemingly withered, bark-like hand slowly extended. Yet, it was precisely this hand that had defeated a giant among Ancient Divine Kings like Wu Hun.
Terrifying light blossomed forth, transforming into a sky full of Divine King laws. The Great Dao was profound and unfathomable, even approaching the level of Ancient Monarch power to some extent. It possessed faint threads of Monarch power, weaving into a dazzling heavenly net that descended, evolving into a stretch of sky and earth to suppress and seal off the Six Paths Imperial Son and the Ancient Wu Hun.
Once caught in such a light net, not to mention their current state, even Wu Hun at his peak would have to concentrate fully to deal with it.
"Six Paths!"
The Six Paths Imperial Son roared fiercely. The six pupils in his eyes simultaneously began to rotate. Each pupil seemed like an ancient world, the six pupils reflecting six ancient worlds representing the Heavenly Path, Asura Path, Human Path, Hungry Ghost Path, Animal Path, and Hell Path—the Six Paths.
His eyes reflected the mighty power of the Six Paths, as if six ancient worlds were descending, charging toward the heavenly net.
The power of the Six Paths transformed into six divine light pillars, striking the heavenly net with force capable of severely wounding or even killing a Two Tribulation Divine King!
Yet, all this was in vain. The heavenly net was only slightly shaken, not broken at all.
The Six Paths Imperial Son's face paled slightly. Although he had anticipated the outcome, truly facing it still made his heart tremble. Was this the manifestation of an invincible Divine King's strength?
"Useless. Even Wu Hun would find it difficult to break my heavenly net, let alone a mere half-step Divine King like you," the Tongtian Old Divine King said indifferently.
Boom—
At this moment, the Six Paths Imperial Son attacked again. Brilliant light suddenly erupted from between his eyes. A divine wheel appeared in his hand, adorned with six rays of light and six luminous spheres, as if the Six Paths Reincarnation were flowing within it. Yet now, it erupted with a powerful surge of Monarch power.
The heavenly net was violently sent flying, and many parts were torn apart, creating gaps.
"A Monarch Immortal Weapon!"
The Tongtian Old Divine King was also startled, not expecting the Six Paths Imperial Son to possess such a terrifying immortal weapon. However, only a slight change flickered in his eyes before he shook his palm and struck toward that Six Paths-like Monarch Immortal Weapon, directly colliding with it.
Boom—
The two collided. The Tongtian Old Divine King's hand only trembled slightly, completely unharmed. In contrast, the Six Paths Imperial Son, who wielded the Monarch Immortal Weapon, was shaken violently, coughing up large mouthfuls of blood as he was sent flying backward. Even wielding a Monarch Immortal Weapon was insufficient.
The Tongtian Old Divine King's realm was too close to the Ancient Monarch domain. Even with a genuine Monarch Immortal Weapon, the Six Paths Imperial Son couldn't fully activate it, only managing to awaken a small part, utterly incapable of resisting.
Everyone grew increasingly apprehensive. The Tongtian Old Divine King's realm seemed more and more unfathomable. If not for his aged body limiting him, he might have achieved true Ancient Monarch status at his peak, in the prime of his flesh and blood.
The Six Paths Imperial Son's expression changed slightly, but he did not stop. Simultaneously, the Ancient Wu Hun barely managed to lift an eyelid. Seeing this, he let out a shout, and a peak Divine King-level power surged forth, pouring into the Monarch Immortal Weapon.
Boom—
The Monarch Immortal Weapon suddenly erupted with blazing, intense power like the sun, forcing even the Tongtian Old Divine King to retreat momentarily. He then swiftly shot backward, evading all attacks.
Seizing this opportunity, the Six Paths Imperial Son brandished the Monarch Immortal Weapon, tore through space, and vanished into the distance with the Ancient Wu Hun.
A Monarch-level power swept through the area, erasing all traces and making pursuit impossible.
"A pity. They escaped!" The Tongtian Old Divine King frowned, expressing some regret.
"Senior, it's fine. Just a half-step Divine King-level Imperial Son. Even if a Divine King-level Imperial Son escaped, it doesn't matter. The most important thing is that the others are still here. We can slowly grind them down!" Ye Chen said.
The departure of the two made the already disadvantaged alien race even weaker. Whether it was the Tongtian Old Divine King, Ye Chen, or the Human Imperial Son—the strongest young supreme among the human race's younger generation—all were incredibly powerful, showing overwhelming superiority in every aspect.
Strike while the iron is hot. Ye Chen naturally wouldn't be merciful enough to spare the other Imperial Sons and Daughters of the alien race, nor even the other imperial clans like the Life Imperial Clan and the Hua Imperial Dynasty that aided the aliens. The three of them took action, sweeping across the battlefield.
The alien side was in full retreat. The Tongtian Old Divine King was too powerful, infinitely close to the true Ancient Monarch realm, having even stepped one foot into that domain to some extent. Even Ancient Divine Kings were no match for him. Such an invincible Divine King was beyond the ability of other Divine Kings to contend with.
His joining directly allowed the human race's older generation to crush the opposition. Many alien Divine Kings fell into a disadvantage, coughing up blood one after another. Some even had their Divine King bodies torn apart, suffering severe wounds and heavy blows.
Among them, two Divine Kings were crushed to dust and annihilated under the withered palm of the Tongtian Old Divine King, perishing on the spot.
Among the younger generation, both Ye Chen and the Human Imperial Son possessed combat power second only to Divine King-level Imperial Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao descendants. With the two Divine King-level Imperial Sons of the alien side, Di Wentian and Mo Shitian, absent, and the strongest half-step Divine King-level Imperial Son, the Six Paths Imperial Son, having retreated, how could they possibly resist?