Even the Battle Saint Hall and the Ten Great Imperial Clans of the human race had countless Heaven's Pride prodigies focusing their attention on him.
However, compared to the doubts of others, these Heaven's Pride prodigies from the human side held absolute trust—an unwavering belief in the Battle Saint King.
He was invincible, peerless in the world. No one could truly defeat him in a battle among peers, not even a God King-level Imperial Son like the Cangtian Emperor's Son.
Under the gaze of all, Ye Chen faced the four Divine King Spirits of the Cangtian Emperor's Son, each comparable to a Four Tribulation Divine King. His eyes reflected myriad colors, yet his expression remained as calm and unperturbed as ever. He said, "Cangtian Emperor's Son, you are indeed strong. Were we not enemies, I would not wish to kill you."
"Kill me?"
The Cangtian Emperor's Son immediately frowned, and others erupted in an uproar. These words made it sound as if he could kill the Cangtian Emperor's Son at any time, causing many to frown and shake their heads.
Although everyone acknowledged that the Battle Saint King was indeed formidable and terrifying, he was still only a Half-Step Divine King. Moreover, his opponent was no ordinary God King-level Imperial Son. His four Divine King Great Dao Origins and Conceptual Realms had both reached the peak of the Third Order Divine King level. The combined Divine King Spirits were comparable to Four Tribulation Divine Kings. How could he possibly be slain?
"Arrogant!"
Even the Thunder Emperor's Son's expression turned gloomy. Powerful as he was, having become a Divine King realm Imperial Son three or four decades ago, he dared not claim he could easily kill the Cangtian Emperor's Son. How could the Battle Saint King accomplish this?
Huang Yao and other God King-level Imperial Sons, Imperial Maidens, and Immortal Dao descendants who had stepped into the Divine King realm for many years also frowned, unsure whether the Battle Saint King possessed such confidence or was merely speaking recklessly.
Even Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor, Mountain Chicken, Ye Cangqiong, and the other Imperial Sons, Imperial Maidens, and Supreme Young Paragons from the human side did not know what level Ye Chen's current cultivation had reached. They only knew he was very strong, but now it sounded as if he didn't even regard the Cangtian Emperor's Son as a threat.
"Can the Saint King truly kill the Cangtian Emperor's Son?"
All the Heaven's Pride prodigies on the human side were dumbfounded, stirring waves of commotion. Even though they firmly believed the Battle Saint King could not be defeated, this still seemed somewhat beyond imagination.
The Battle Saint King was strong. In their understanding, he might be able to fight to a draw with a supreme God King-level Imperial Son like the Cangtian Emperor's Son, or perhaps even defeat him after a great battle. But defeating and killing were two completely different concepts.
"He can!"
A light, ethereal voice spoke. It was Yu Qing. Gazing at Ye Chen's figure, which seemed to stand alone in the world, she softly spoke, her melodious voice carrying unshakable conviction.
"My husband is the Battle Saint King. He should suppress all enemies in the world. There is nothing he cannot do." A Beinu also believed, stroking her slightly protruding five-month belly. Her entire body radiated a gentle maternal glow, making her appear even more beautiful and captivating.
No matter the time, both women trusted their husband as always. He would never speak without certainty.
"What is the Battle Saint King? Our clan's Imperial Son Young Ancestor is invincible! Slaying you is like butchering a dog!"
"Cease your arrogance! We implore the Imperial Son Young Ancestor to take action and suppress this arrogant fellow!"
Among the Cangtian Imperial Clan, many of the younger generation shouted loudly, filled with fury. The Imperial Son Young Ancestor was peerlessly invincible; how could he be defeated? This was simply a joke.
"Silence! How could the Battle Saint King be killed?" An old Divine King of the Cangtian Imperial Clan spoke up. Although he frowned at Ye Chen's arrogant words, the human race was dominant. Moreover, the Battle Saint King had a great relationship with that supreme Saint Lord, as well as with the Golden Crow Great Emperor and the Worldless Monarch. Who would dare kill him? Even Imperial Clans and Immortal Clans would face extermination.
The Cangtian Emperor's Son's expression turned cold, carrying a ruthless, icy killing intent. He slowly spoke, "Battle Saint King, your words make it sound as if you could kill me easily. For today's birthday battle, do you dare to accept the challenge? Life and death are left to fate, with no subsequent pursuit!"
At this moment, he had issued a life-and-death challenge.
Everyone's expressions changed. What was originally just a duel now seemed to have developed into a fight to the death.
However, Ye Chen shook his head, causing many to frown. Quite a few sneered inwardly. Sure enough, the Battle Saint King's earlier arrogance was just bluster. When it came to a true life-and-death battle, he grew timid. Despicable.
The Thunder Emperor's Son, Huang Yao, and the other God King-level Imperial Sons, Imperial Maidens, and Immortal Dao descendants also felt a sense of disdain toward Ye Chen.
The path to becoming an Emperor or an Immortal was a bloody road paved with endless flesh and bones. If one dared not accept a challenge, how could one continue walking the invincible path to become an invincible Great Emperor or Immortal in the future?
Some people were already preparing to leave, disdaining to watch the battle further.
But then, Ye Chen's words shook everyone's hearts: "I do not wish to kill you!"
Arrogant! Utterly arrogant!
It wasn't that he dared not accept the challenge, but that he did not wish to kill the Cangtian Emperor's Son.
Such words left even the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor dumbfounded, his mouth agape as he muttered to himself, "Damn, when it comes to showing off, I don't even admire walls, I only admire Little Moon!"
"Little Moon, from now on I'll cling to your thigh! Please take me in!" Mountain Chicken also shouted.
The Cangtian Emperor's Son was filled with immense rage. With a roar, he directly charged at Ye Chen, bringing with him his four Divine King Spirits and carrying unparalleled destructive power. His roar shook the heavens and earth: "Battle Saint King, today this Imperial Son will see how you kill me!"
"Like this."
Ye Chen spoke lightly. Then, with a series of earth-shattering booms that seemed endless, before the dumbfounded eyes of the world, brilliant rays of light suddenly shot into the sky.
There were worlds, black holes, azure dragons, suns, icebergs, vast continents, golden heavens and earth, and so on. Various divine lights intertwined and soared, dazzling and spectacular in myriad colors, shocking everyone's hearts.
For these were clearly various Divine King Great Dao Origins, each emitting powerful auras. At the very least, they were at the Second Order Divine King level, and several were not inferior to the Cangtian Emperor's Son, reaching the Third Order Divine King level. Divine King Great Dao Origins and Conceptual Realms—none were lacking.
Counting carefully, whether it was Divine King Great Dao Origins or Conceptual Realms, they exceeded the number of fingers on both hands—utterly astonishing.
More than ten types of Divine King Great Dao Origins and Conceptual Realms actually appeared on a single Half-Step Divine King. How shocking was this? Moreover, they had all reached at least the Second Order Divine King level, with no shortage of Third Order ones. It was incredibly astonishing, leaving everyone in disbelief.
"Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth... Over ten types of Divine King Great Dao Origins and Conceptual Realms are actually concentrated on the Battle Saint King. How did he refine so many Divine King Great Dao Origins and comprehend so many Conceptual Realms?"
"Unbelievable. Is this real? The Cangtian Emperor's Son pales in comparison."
"The Battle Saint King has truly defied the heavens. Possessing so many Divine King Great Dao Origins and Conceptual Realms alike—is he even human?"
"Even ancient Great Emperors in their youth, at the Half-Step Divine King stage, could not possibly possess so many Divine King Great Dao Origins and Conceptual Realms."
...
The whole world was shaken. Everyone was dumbfounded.
Those who had felt Ye Chen was somewhat arrogant all widened their eyes, stunned, filled with disbelief as they watched this scene unfold before them.