Swish, swish, swish—
In the dark and cold starry sky, there was no longer the fierce battle over the five imperial tombs, only the flourishing starlight accompanying them.
Suddenly, one powerful figure after another appeared. They were Emperor Sons and Daughters, Immortal Dao Descendants, all at the Divine King realm.
Similarly, young Divine Kings from other Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans also emerged, forming an extremely powerful lineup that tightly surrounded Ye Chen.
Their arrival caused this star domain to tremble, and the myriad stars in the sky instantly dimmed.
Without a doubt, Ye Chen and the others had now fallen into a predicament, because the other human powerhouses were on the Ao Huang Continent competing for the ancient Sovereign's inheritance. Otherwise, these Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants would not have dared to come.
"What a heaven-defying Immortal Pond! The Ten Thousand Daos surge, billions of laws erupt. Cultivating here can allow one to ascend to a higher Divine King level more quickly. Could this truly be the legendary heaven-defying treasure that allows for rapid promotion to an Ancient Immortal King?"
A Divine King-level Immortal Dao Descendant spoke up. In fact, it was more accurately an Immortal Maiden, breathtakingly beautiful, with few in the world who could compare.
The gazes of the Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants from the various heavens fell upon the Immortal Pond, their fervor undisguised.
Another Divine King-level Imperial Son looked down from above, gazing at Ye Chen and the others in the Immortal Pond, and said, "Battle Saint King, withdraw from the Immortal Pond immediately, and we will not attack you."
With over a dozen Divine King-level Emperor Sons, Daughters, and Immortal Dao Descendants present, the lineup was absolutely powerful and awe-inspiring. Few could afford to ignore it.
Within the Immortal Pond, Ye Chen rose from its depths, his eyes opening, though his figure remained motionless as he wantonly absorbed the billions of immortal lights within the pond. His divine power surged as he swept his gaze over these people and suddenly said, "I'll give you one chance. Leave now. I don't wish to harm you, much less kill you."
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. At this point, the Battle Saint King still dared to make such a declaration? It was astonishing.
It must be known that while their side was strong, possessing many Divine King-level combatants, the side of the Emperor Sons, Daughters, and Immortal Dao Descendants had even more powerhouses, clearly holding the upper hand.
Where did his confidence come from?
However, what made many wary was that although the Battle Saint King was very domineering, he rarely spoke unrealistic boasts. There was often absolute power backing his words, which had been verified many times before.
For a moment, this made these Emperor Sons, Daughters, Immortal Dao Descendants, and other supreme talents dare not act rashly.
But soon, they hardened their hearts. Because the human powerhouses were all competing for the Sovereign Dao inheritance, and the Saint Monarchs and rulers were outside the Fallen Heaven Tomb, seemingly unable to enter, they believed the Battle Saint King was likely just spouting false bravado to scare them off.
Moreover, this was a heaven-defying Immortal Pond. Perhaps it truly was that treasure that could allow one to rapidly ascend to become an Ancient Sovereign King. No one could remain unmoved.
Immediately, an Imperial Maiden spoke up: "Battle Saint King, we all admit you are truly powerful, capable of defying the world to slay the Cang Tian Imperial Son. But no matter how strong you are, you are only comparable to a Second Tribulation Divine King-level Imperial Son at best. Could you possibly kill all of us present here alone in an instant?"
Without a doubt, they all believed Ye Chen was merely bluffing, because this simply wasn't realistic.
They had to admit that the Battle Saint King was indeed heaven-defying, even reaching a height rarely seen throughout history. But that didn't mean he was heaven-defying enough to kill over a dozen Divine King-level Emperor Sons, Daughters, and Immortal Dao Descendants present all by himself.
Ye Chen didn't speak. He looked at the people beside him and said softly, "Sorry, but I'll have to ask you to leave for a moment."
Yu Qing's expression turned serious: "Yue, are you going to take that step?"
The others all looked at Ye Chen.
Ye Chen nodded, but his expression was grave. "Years of accumulation have brought me to the critical point. This Immortal Pond allowing my divine power to grow a notch is already a miracle, but it cannot continue to increase. I must take the final step."
The others all wore solemn expressions. They all knew how difficult it was for Ye Chen to become a Divine King. He would face an unprecedented Ten Thousand Daos Divine King Tribulation, far more terrifying than the Divine King Tribulations faced by other Emperor Sons, Daughters, Immortal Dao Descendants, or supreme young supremes.
"It's fine. You don't need to worry too much. Senior Golden Crow Great Emperor deduced that this Immortal Pond is the most suitable place for me. I originally wanted to let you cultivate here a while longer, but it seems time waits for no one. I have no choice but to break through," Ye Chen said.
"We understand."
Yu Qing, A Beinu, and the others shot out from the Immortal Pond one by one, heading straight for the distant sky without looking back. This scene made these Emperor Sons and Daughters somewhat suspicious, unclear about their actions.
But when they saw the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor and the Mountain Chicken wearing mocking expressions, they were all taken aback.
However, seeing the Battle Saint King still sitting cross-legged in the Immortal Pond, their expressions turned cold. They strode closer and said coldly, "Battle Saint King, even at this point, will you still persist in futile struggle? We have no wish to harm you. This is your last chance. Leave, or don't blame us for being ruthless."
A full twelve Divine King-level Emperor Sons, Daughters, and Immortal Dao Descendants were here—the most fearsome lineup.
Ye Chen looked into the distance and spoke indifferently: "Since you're all here, you might as well show yourselves too!"
Boom—
In the distant sky, an extremely terrifying figure also appeared, as if the myriad stars of the heavens were trembling because of him. He was like a supreme Great Emperor descending to the mortal world, with the light of the Ten Thousand Daos swirling around him, surpassing even the twelve Emperor Sons, Daughters, and Immortal Dao Descendants.
"Divine Emperor's Son!"
The twelve Emperor Sons, Daughters, and Immortal Dao Descendants all slightly changed expression. Although they were all at the Divine King level, they clearly understood the terror of the Divine Emperor's Son. He was a supreme Imperial Son who had stepped into the Divine King realm many years ago. After all these years, no one knew to what level his cultivation had grown. He was definitely stronger than them—this they had to admit.
In a battle at the same level, they absolutely had no fear, but the other party was several minor realms above them.
The Divine Emperor's Son strode over, traversing the star domain. Boundless starlight descended, adding to his form. His majesty was peerless, so powerful that even Divine Kings would tremble in their hearts. He was an Imperial Son powerful to the extreme, perhaps not far from the true Sovereign King realm.
On the other side, an ethereal, transcendent figure also manifested. Vaguely, the phantom of an Immortal World seemed to float, with immortal light boiling, myriad immortals sitting cross-legged on the thirty-three layers of heaven, and all living beings paying homage.
Three thousand divine halos rose around him, like three thousand great worlds, encircling his body. Billions of living beings paid homage to him, as if a peerless Immortal King stood eternal.
This person was none other than another mysterious Divine King-level Immortal Dao Descendant, Chu Shenjun. He too had appeared, striding toward the Immortal Pond. Clearly, his goal was also the pond.
At this moment, Yu Qing, A Beinu, and the others, who had retreated to a sufficient distance, were somewhat worried, but none of them approached. Because they all knew Ye Chen had a way.