"Hmph, if you put it that way, the reason we encountered danger was precisely because of the human race, who led us here," the Life Emperor's Son sneered coldly, directly refuting the point, which earned nods of agreement from many.
"Right, it's all because of the humans, otherwise how would we have encountered such a crisis!"
"It's all the humans' fault!"
Hearing these powerhouses from the imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and Mythical Emperor Domain shift all the blame directly onto the human race, the human powerhouses within the Life Essence all wore ugly expressions, feeling a chill in their hearts.
'Those not of our race are bound to have different hearts'—this saying was indeed absolutely correct.
The human race had just risked leading them out, especially the Battle Saint King who had even turned back to brave danger. Now, facing the sudden appearance of the two mysterious Ancient Monarchs, they showed not a hint of hesitation, directly pushing the human race out as the sacrificial offering.
Ye Chen shook his head: "Those not of our race are bound to have different hearts. It is indeed so."
"Battle Saint King, what do you mean by that? Are you looking down on all of us powerhouses from the imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and Mythical Emperor Domain?" said the Life Emperor's Son, slandering Ye Chen.
The human powerholders' faces turned grim. To admit this would be to stand against all the powerhouses from the imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and Mythical Emperor Domain, and now there were also two Ancient Monarchs present.
Ye Chen smiled, with an unconcealed disdain: "Are you all so eager for my human race to release the Life Essence, letting you all fight over it?"
Hearing this, the many powerhouses from the imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and Mythical Emperor Domain all slightly changed their expressions. Naturally, they harbored such thoughts in their hearts, but dared not voice them so directly. They said instead: "Battle Saint King, what do you mean by this? The Life Essence was obtained by everyone. How can your human race monopolize it? It should be released so everyone can contend for it."
"What the Life Emperor's Son says is correct."
Immediately, several powerhouses from the imperial clans and Immortal Clans stepped forward, cupping their fists towards the Great Emperor's reincarnation and the Worldless Monarch: "Two Seniors, the Life Essence is a priceless, peerless treasure from antiquity. It should belong to the capable. For it to fall into the hands of you two Seniors is only right and proper. We dare not contend for it."
Hearing this, how could the human powerholders not understand? The powerhouses from the various imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and Mythical Emperor Domain had directly sold out the human race to curry favor with the two Ancient Monarchs.
The human powerholders all wore gloomy expressions, then all looked towards Ye Chen, shaking their heads. Several Divine Kings transmitted messages: "Battle Saint King, do not act for the sake of the Life Essence. They are too powerful; we are powerless to resist."
"Right, we have already refined a fair amount of Life Essence. That is enough!"
"Contentment brings happiness. As long as the green hills remain, there will be no shortage of firewood!"
"Battle Saint King, taking a step back opens up a vast expanse of sky!"
"As long as people remain, everything remains." The one speaking was even an invincible Divine King like the Tongtian Old Divine King, yet he still felt not a shred of hope for resistance. They could only advise Ye Chen to give up the Life Essence, to hand it over to the two Ancient Monarchs. This was the best choice.
Although the Life Essence was a peerless, priceless treasure in the world, compared to that, life was still more precious.
As long as the green hills remain, there will be no shortage of firewood!
Seeing this, Ye Chen felt the concerned and earnest gazes of the human powerholders. As long as people were safe, everything would be fine.
Indeed, the human race was still the best.
Yet, a smile slowly curled at the corner of Ye Chen's mouth, a joy from the depths of his heart. He shook his head and said: "No need!"
His words fell like a thunderclap, deafening to the ears, causing everyone to look over.
Some sneered, some mocked, some shook their heads, and some sighed inwardly. The human powerholders all changed their expressions, speaking out one after another: "Battle Saint King, you—"
"No need to hand it over," Ye Chen said succinctly, still wearing a thick smile.
The real reason Ye Chen hadn't revealed his identity immediately was to see if his own human race could be trusted at this critical moment.
Now it seemed, they could be.
"Arrogant, truly arrogant. I had long heard that this Battle Saint King was extremely arrogant. I didn't believe it before, but seeing it today, I know he is arrogantly hopeless!"
"Hah, this brat is truly an arrogant one. He really wants to monopolize everything."
"The Life Essence is a priceless treasure. Such a supreme treasure would make even Ancient Monarchs, those overlords of the universe, covetous and envious. He, a mere junior who isn't even a Divine King, dares to utter such arrogant words in front of two Ancient Monarchs. He truly doesn't know the meaning of death."
The powerholders all sneered. The wise adapt to circumstances, yet this Battle Saint was too arrogant, not knowing how to yield in the slightest.
Undoubtedly, this perfectly suited their mindset. The more arrogant the Battle Saint King was, the better, as it would further offend the two Ancient Monarchs. Then, the calamity of annihilation would befall the human race.
Without a doubt, the destruction of the human race was the best outcome for any powerhouse from the imperial clans, Immortal Clans, or Mythical Emperor Domain. After all, the human race was powerful and had always existed, posing a potential great threat to other forces contending for the Emperors' legacies or treasures that could directly lead to becoming an Ancient Monarch.
If they could be completely wiped out, it would undoubtedly be for the best.
Especially that dazzling Battle Saint King who could successively suppress Emperor Sons and Daughters, Immortal Dao Descendants, and even slay beings of that level. If he were to be suppressed and killed today, it would be the most anticipated scene in the hearts of many Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants.
Immediately, even the Life Emperor's Son cupped his fists and bowed towards the Great Emperor's reincarnation and the Worldless Monarch: "Two Monarchs, this youth is too arrogant and does not know how to respect Monarchs. He should be taught a lesson. Killing him would be even better, to demonstrate the inviolable supreme majesty of the two Monarchs!"
As an Emperor's Son, he had his own pride. Having been born in the previous era and existed for an extremely long time, he could not address them as 'Seniors', but rather as 'Monarchs'.
Hua Chengdao did the same, cupping his fists from a distance: "I beseech the Monarchs to take action, to display the heavenly might of Monarchs against such a rebellious and arrogant individual."
Immediately afterwards, several other Emperor Sons and Daughters, and even other Immortal Dao Descendants who had been coldly observing from the sidelines, also spoke up one after another.
Without a doubt, all the hostile powerhouses from the imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and Mythical Emperor Domain hoped the two Ancient Monarchs would act against the human race, especially the Battle Saint King.
Now that the human race had risen, it had become far more powerful than before, and this was largely due to the leadership of the Battle Saint King, who had demonstrated the human race's divine might, sweeping all before him invincibly. He had simultaneously become the supreme enemy of all Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants, who did not wish for him to grow.
If they could strangle Ye Chen in the cradle early in his growth process, it would undoubtedly be the best decision.
Of course, if they could completely wipe out the entire human race, even better!