Regarding the Slaying the Heavens Demon Sovereign, Ye Chen had previously learned about him from the light of dawn.
Ye Chen was slightly taken aback, shaking his head. "If the Slaying the Heavens Demon Sovereign had recovered to the Great Perfection Emperor Realm back then, we might not have been able to suppress and kill him. We might even have been suppressed and killed ourselves."
The power of an ancient Great Emperor was unfathomable, immeasurable.
The Golden Crow Great Emperor nodded. "Back then, although the Slaying the Heavens Demon Sovereign suffered heavy injuries, his wounds were far less severe than mine. Moreover, he devoured eight imperial clans and immortal clans, recovering considerably, and could even undergo cocoon evolution."
"But even someone like him, spending over an epoch of time, has yet to return to Great Perfection. With my injuries being no lighter than his, how could I have fully awakened? It still requires some time."
In the past, the injuries suffered by the Golden Crow Great Emperor were too severe, beyond imagination, leading to a longer nirvana period. To this day, a full epoch has passed, yet he still has not fully awakened and emerged.
The Emperor Soul of the Golden Crow Great Emperor that has awakened now is only a small part. More of his Emperor Soul remains within the Golden Crow Heavenly Sun. To awaken and return requires even more time.
Moreover, this refers to the favorable scenario. If unfavorable, it is quite possible that the majority of the Emperor Soul within the Golden Crow Heavenly Sun has completely dissipated.
After all, the Phoenix Nirvana Sutra was specifically for the Undying Immortal Phoenix. For the Golden Crows, even the Golden Crow Great Emperor himself could not achieve such perfect results.
"Still needs some time..."
Ye Chen murmured softly, a trace of helplessness in his voice.
To be honest, he very much hoped the Golden Crow Great Emperor would fully return to the Great Perfection Emperor Realm. Because the current Sealed Boundary Universe lacked corresponding ancient Great Emperor figures. Even if he couldn't persuade the Golden Crow Great Emperor to join the Sealed Boundary Universe, he could still receive significant assistance.
The existence of an ancient Great Emperor would be of immense help to the entire Sealed Boundary Universe.
Furthermore, even within the Ten Heavens Ancient Domain, if the Golden Crow Great Emperor were to emerge, he would most likely obtain the ultimate 'Supreme' immortal fate. The Ten Heavenly Emperor Halls could not stop such an ancient Great Emperor-level existence from ascending.
An Emperor was invincible; this was no empty boast.
Unfortunately, the Golden Crow Great Emperor had not fully recovered.
Suddenly, Ye Chen recalled those words and couldn't help but inquire: "Senior, you once mentioned that the Origin Land might not necessarily exist. What did you mean by that?"
He remembered those words deeply.
In the past, he might have overlooked them. But now that the true identity of the Heaven-Breaking Divine King was exposed, those words demanded deep consideration, especially since they came from the mouth of an ancient Great Emperor.
Moreover, this Golden Crow Great Emperor had personally participated in the great undertaking of opening the Origin Ancient Path back then, with the goal of reaching the Origin Land.
But now, he seemed to be casting doubt on the Origin Land.
Wasn't this contradictory?
Hearing this, the Golden Crow Great Emperor fell silent briefly. His eyes flickered, and after a long period of quiet contemplation, he looked at Ye Chen and said, "There are some things I would like to tell you, but perhaps it's better for you to explore them yourself. After all, these are merely my own insights."
"But remember this: the Origin Land may exist, or it may not. But even if it exists, it may not necessarily be the true Origin Land."
After uttering these profoundly meaningful words, the Golden Crow Great Emperor departed, leaving Ye Chen somewhat bewildered.
The Origin Land may exist, or it may not, but it is not necessarily the true Origin Land?
These words were far too profound. What exactly did the Golden Crow Great Emperor mean by them?
Ye Chen found it difficult to comprehend. But since the Golden Crow Great Emperor did not answer directly and instead evaded with such words, there must be his own reasoning behind it.
The Golden Crow Emperor Clan, due to the return of the Golden Crow Great Emperor, flourished as a whole clan, holding a grand feast that extended throughout the entire Emperor World, celebrated by all.
An existence at the level of an ancient Great Emperor, even if only part of his Emperor Soul had returned, was the supreme ruler of the entire Golden Crow Emperor World. He could control the world's origin, wield infinite might, and lead the entire Golden Crow Emperor Clan to prosperity, no less than the existence of the Worldless Monarch within the Qin family imperial clan.
Moreover, the Golden Crow Great Emperor was destined to fully return; it just required some time. Once his other Emperor Souls awakened from nirvana and merged, it would be a time of defying the world. Perhaps reaching the level of the strongest Emperor was just around the corner.
Meanwhile, over forty imperial clans and immortal clans had been suppressed and extorted heavily by the Golden Crow Emperor Clan.
This was another extortion following the one by the Qin family, no less severe, causing immense losses. But being able to survive and not be exiled into the perilous and boundless spatial turbulence was already great fortune. Few harbored much resentment.
This was because the Golden Crow Great Emperor did not permit the killing of these imperial clans and immortal clans, especially the imperial sons and daughters, and immortal progeny—they were the offspring of ancient Great Emperors or supreme immortals. If the Golden Crow Great Emperor returned to the Great Perfection Emperor Realm, he would eventually have to face these Emperors and supreme immortals and did not wish to incur deep-seated blood feuds prematurely.
Of course, extorting them once meant that even other Emperors and supreme immortals would turn a blind eye. After all, they had tried to exterminate the Golden Crow Emperor Clan. Provoking an ancient Great Emperor who had returned against the world, it was impossible to resolve without paying a corresponding price.
The dignity of an ancient Great Emperor was inviolable.
Thus, the many divine treasures and resources that numerous imperial clans and immortal clans had seized from the Emperor War battlefield were heavily extorted by the Golden Crow Emperor Clan. They were even extorted from their own possessions—a classic case of losing the lady and the soldiers.
Subsequently, they were also used as laborers, forced to help open up many cave heavens and blessed lands within the Golden Crow Emperor World. Using various astonishing methods, they guided the heaven and earth to become more abundant with spiritual energy, making cultivation easier.
As for the imperial sons and daughters and immortal progeny, they were let off, but other imperial clan and immortal clan powerhouses were forcibly detained. They were compelled to guide the cultivation of the younger generation within the Golden Crow Emperor World for a period of time as compensation and reparation.
Of course, the Golden Crow Emperor Clan did not overly humiliate these imperial clan and immortal clan powerhouses. They were also provided with divine halls and divine islands to reside in, but had to stay within the imperial clan for ten years.
After ten years, they could leave.
This period was a relatively balanced compensation found by both sides.
The happiest were undoubtedly the Golden Crow Emperor Clan. Having obtained numerous divine treasures and resources, as well as many treasures from the various imperial clans and immortal clans themselves, along with guidance from many powerhouses, it could be said that given sufficient time, the entire Golden Crow Emperor Clan would inevitably rapidly grow stronger. Matching the Qin family imperial clan would not be difficult.
Especially now that the Golden Crow Great Emperor of this era had returned. Although not fully returned to the Great Perfection Emperor Realm, it was enough to greatly enhance the Golden Crow Emperor Clan's foundation.
As for the various powers of the Mythical Emperor Domain, because they could not bear to join the battle, the Golden Crow Emperor Clan let them off and did not extort them.