The Battle Saint Hall was prosperous and powerful. Even when compared to the most glorious periods of true imperial clans and immortal clans, it might have had some gap in terms of the most peak-level power, but its mid-level strength was only stronger, not weaker.
Of course, Ye Chen had always been a hands-off leader. He paid no attention to managing the vast Battle Saint Hall, leaving it to some of his subordinates who were talented in managing forces to help with administration.
More of his time was spent in comprehending the Dao and cultivating!
Time flew by, and soon another twenty years had passed.
At this point, Ye Chen and the others had been in the Heavenly Emperor Realm for a full forty years. Ye Chen had even founded a Battle Saint Hall that had dominated the Heavenly Emperor Realm for decades.
In the former main hall of the Heavenly Emperor Palace, the Emperor's reincarnation body usually sat upon the supreme imperial throne. This was a true ancient imperial throne. The mysterious Heavenly Emperor was suspected to be a true Ancient Emperor Sovereign, and this throne also contained imperial majesty. Cultivating while seated upon it was countless times faster than anywhere else.
Ye Chen's two Chaos Supreme Soul avatars cultivated separately, also utilizing endless faith power to comprehend the Dao, making it faster and clearer, continuously cultivating.
Even though he had not truly stepped into the Divine King realm, his cultivation base was still constantly increasing, as if without end.
Twenty years ago, he had already reached an unfathomable level. Now, after twenty years, he was only stronger than before, his divine power having grown immeasurably. He carried a dense, majestic aura that would make even a Four Tribulation Divine King feel solemn.
He was constantly accumulating. Even though he had not achieved Divine King status, he was attempting to reach a higher point when he finally entered the Divine King realm.
During this period, he had mobilized the world to search for traces of Chu Shenjun and the Divine Emperor's Son. Unfortunately, after so many years, the two seemed to have vanished without a trace, along with their respective imperial clans and immortal clans.
He very much wanted to find the Divine Emperor's Son to understand how the battle back then had ended. Had the Human Emperor's Son truly perished?
But the Divine Emperor's Son was hidden too deeply, and possessed a peerless treasure that concealed heavenly secrets. Even someone as powerful as the Emperor's reincarnation body, utilizing endless faith power, was utterly unable to deduce his whereabouts.
However, after twenty years, other Emperor Sons and Daughters, Immortal Dao Descendants, had attempted to break through to Divine King. The great tribulations never ceased, shaking the ten domains of the Heavenly Emperor Realm and causing immense commotion. Among them, some had truly succeeded, taking that step and entering the Divine King realm.
Including those from the human race, Di Wushuang, Di Wuming, and the Nanhuang Imperial Maiden had successively taken that step.
For these Emperor Sons and Daughters, Immortal Dao Descendants, and the strongest young supreme ones, achieving Divine King status was merely a matter of time. The world was not particularly surprised.
What was astonishing was that after twenty years, the most invincible Battle Saint King was still in the Half-Step Divine King state, having delayed taking that step for so long, leaving many people stunned and incredulous.
This shouldn't be the case. The Battle Saint King truly possessed a peerless aptitude. While in the same Half-Step Divine King realm, he could easily sweep aside other Half-Step Divine King level Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants, carving out an invincible reputation.
Moreover, he was even more powerful; logically, he should have stepped into that realm earlier. Why had he delayed crossing that threshold?
But those who truly understood knew it wasn't that the Battle Saint King was unwilling to step into it, but that he couldn't.
A Chaos young supreme one, cultivating the Chaos Great Dao, the number one Great Dao throughout the ages, was too powerful, too extraordinary. Once he faced the Divine King Tribulation, the tribulation he would encounter would far surpass that of others. Even the Divine King Tribulation faced by the strongest young supreme ones would be far inferior; it would be a truly catastrophic disaster, forcing the Battle Saint King to halt.
Otherwise, with his cultivation base, he would have long since taken that step. Why would he need to wait until now?
In fact, during these twenty years, after some achieved Divine King status, the first thing they did was head to the Battle Saint Hall to challenge Ye Chen.
On this day, a letter shot through the air from an immeasurable distance, landing before the majestic, towering gates of the Battle Saint Hall, embedding itself in the hard floor.
It wasn't particularly overbearing, but its entire body exuded a mountain-like aura, accompanied by a vast Divine King majesty. Ordinary people couldn't get close.
The Battle Saint Hall was alerted!
A Divine King from the Hall appeared. Seeing the aura swirling around the letter, his expression changed. This was definitely not something an ordinary Divine King could achieve. With his Divine King cultivation, he approached. Fortunately, the letter carried no killing intent, only an aura, allowing him to safely get close.
Taking the letter and opening it, an even more powerful and boundless Divine King aura immediately emerged. Divine King Dao Principles formed into light, making even many Great Abilities bow their heads. The Divine King, seeing the contents of the letter, changed color and hurriedly soared into the air, entering the most majestic main hall of the Battle Saint Hall.
"Saint King, here is a challenge letter for you!"
This Divine King did not dare delay, handing it to Ye Chen in the main hall.
Although the Battle Saint Hall was led by the Saint Lord, everyone knew the Saint Lord and the Battle Saint King must have an inseparable, close relationship. Moreover, the Battle Saint King was truly powerful—not a Divine King, yet he was the strongest talent who made even Divine Kings' hearts tremble.
Ye Chen reached out and took it. With a casual wipe of his hand, it was visible to the naked eye that the myriad Divine King Dao Principles were forcibly suppressed and drawn inward between his fingers and palm, astonishing the Divine King. Even a powerful Three Tribulation Divine King like him couldn't achieve this.
The content of the challenge letter was simple. The gist was that seven days later, there would be a battle in the Divine King Forbidden Land of the Tenth Domain. He could come or not, but the challenger would be waiting there.
The signatory—
Cangtian Emperor's Son!
"Cangtian Emperor's Son!"
Seeing the name on the challenge letter, others in the Battle Saint Hall were greatly surprised.
The Cangtian Emperor's Son was no ordinary Emperor's Son. He had been a Half-Step Divine King level Emperor's Son many years ago. Now, decades later, his cultivation had long since deepened and transformed. It was heard he had also taken that step, becoming a true Divine King, extremely powerful.
Now, he actually wanted to challenge Ye Chen. The meaning was self-evident—to trample Ye Chen underfoot and prove his invincible reputation.
In fact, Ye Chen was not surprised by this challenge from the Cangtian Emperor's Son. Decades ago, he had slain the Divine King level Supreme Genius Cang Qingyang of the Cangtian Emperor Clan, seizing the Divine King level Cang Tian Great Dao, forging a blood feud with that imperial clan. A battle was inevitable sooner or later. The arrival of this challenge letter was within expectations.
As for the opponent being a Divine King level Emperor's Son?
Ye Chen felt not the slightest fear. His two fingers acted like a brush, pointing at the challenge letter, writing a vigorous, powerful character—
Agreed!
Closing the challenge letter, he flicked it with a finger. Carrying Chaos ancient energy, the challenge letter shot into the sky.
Ye Chen turned and left, returning into the depths of the Battle Saint Hall.
Not long after, a piece of news shook the ten domains of the Heavenly Emperor Realm.
The Cangtian Emperor's Son would challenge the Battle Saint King in seven days, in the Divine King Forbidden Land of the Tenth Domain.
The whole world watched. Countless people paid attention, especially the various Emperor Sons and Daughters, Immortal Dao Descendants, and the strongest young supreme ones—none failed to focus on this.