The tall, indistinct figure was none other than the Sovereign of Formlessness!
The King of Monarchs, the number one under the Great Emperors!
Looking at that majestic figure standing at the highest point, profound and towering like a mountain, the various imperial clans and immortal clans were all shaken.
In the hearts of many, a storm of astonishment surged—
The Sovereign of Formlessness had been resurrected!
The King of Monarchs, who had been specifically targeted by the alien race during the Great Mythical Cataclysm and slain at a heavy cost, had now shattered everyone's understanding, returning to the world through an unprecedented resurrection, reappearing in the mortal realm.
In a daze, the vast expanse of eternity trembled!
The heavens rumbled, and the myriad Daos of all heavens seemed to emit mournful cries!
"The Sovereign of Formlessness, the undisputed number one under the Great Emperors in the Mythical Epoch, has actually been resurrected!"
"This is truly defying the heavens! A dead man has returned to life, and it's the Sovereign of Formlessness!"
"The heavens are truly about to change. The human race is truly terrifying. Even an invincible existence like the Sovereign of Formlessness, who was slain through the schemes of an ancient Great Emperor, has reversed time and space to return!"
"We are saved too, because he is the Sovereign of Formlessness!"
The entire world was shaken; the powerhouses of all heavens were all stirred by infinite waves of shock in their hearts.
Naturally, they all knew of the prestige of the Sovereign of Formlessness. He was a peerless figure who had shaken all heavens even in the previous epoch era, who had once single-handedly silenced the entire Ultimate Ancient Path, possessing a heaven-defying talent that even Emperors and supreme immortals could not overshadow, so powerful that his fame shook the Chaos Sea.
In his time, he was hailed as the second Battle Saint Ancestor, possessing the potential to become the strongest Emperor. Yet, during the Great Mythical Cataclysm, he was specifically targeted by the alien race, paying a heavy price. In the end, an ancient Great Emperor had to personally intervene to slay this most dazzling number one under the Great Emperors of the Mythical Epoch era.
In short, there were far too many legends concerning the Sovereign of Formlessness.
Although he was publicly known as a Sovereign, everyone knew his realm had long since ascended to that of an Emperor Lord, infinitely close to the Emperor domain. There were even rumors that he could contend with the strongest figures at the level of Emperor Sovereigns.
His legends, even after an entire epoch era had passed, were still widely circulated throughout the Chaos Sea.
He was a true monster that had astonished the Supreme Ones of all heavens.
Everyone believed that had it not been for the alien race's intervention, the Sovereign of Formlessness would inevitably have become an ancient Great Emperor. Like his master, the Battle Saint Ancestor, becoming the strongest Emperor was not impossible.
His fall back then had also caused many Emperors and supreme immortals to sigh with regret. After all, such a peerless genius, even compared to the youth of Emperors, supreme immortals, and other Supreme Ones, might have been slightly superior.
Who would have thought that today, this King of Monarchs, the Sovereign of Formlessness, who had fallen under the alien race's schemes, would return against the world, appearing here.
Undoubtedly, the impact on everyone was immense, especially for the human race, who were the most overjoyed.
The other imperial clans and immortal clans, though harboring complex feelings, were also overjoyed. After all, at this moment, the return of such a peerless powerhouse was necessary to reverse everything.
The reappearance of the Sovereign of Formlessness completely overturned the originally disadvantageous situation.
The Sovereign of Formlessness stood at the Immortal Divine Altar. He did not appear as burly as the Worldless Emperor Lord, yet he exuded a special sense of towering majesty, as if his shoulders could support the entire Chaos Ancient Universe. A flicker of his gaze could crush the ages of eternity, impossible to ignore, making even an Emperor Lord like the Worldless Emperor Lord bow his head in a gesture of respect.
"Master, you have finally been resurrected!"
The Worldless Emperor Lord, usually a figure of dominance and majesty, a tough man who shed blood but not tears, could not help but have reddened eyes, tears shimmering at this moment.
It was nothing else but overwhelming excitement.
The Sovereign of Formlessness was the master of the Worldless Emperor Lord, the one who taught him the Battle Saint techniques, like a father in his heart.
When he learned of his master's fall back then, he was grief-stricken, regretting being sealed at that time, unable to follow his master into that battle.
Now, witnessing his resurrection was the greatest emotion.
Not to mention others, all members of the Qin imperial clan had tears in their eyes.
Their main purpose in coming this time was to retrieve the Saint's remains of the Sovereign of Formlessness. They never expected an even more joyous scene: the fallen Sovereign of Formlessness had returned through resurrection, at his peak, ready to lead the Qin imperial clan to a new era of glorious prosperity.
"The Sovereign of Formlessness, our Ancestral Master, is the ancient ancestor of our Qin clan and the second-generation patriarch of our Battle Saint Lineage," Qin Wushuang said excitedly. Whether from the perspective of imperial clan bloodline or the practitioner lineage, they were closely related to the Sovereign of Formlessness.
Only Ye Chen was even more overjoyed; he understood better than anyone that the Sovereign of Formlessness could be resurrected.
Because in the Fifth Trial Land, an incarnation of the Battle Saint Ancestor appeared and bestowed a complete Emperor Dao origin within the Sovereign of Formlessness, providing the opportunity for resurrection.
Although during the battle at the Tenfold Emperor Pass, Ye Chen's Saint Sacrifice summoned the Saint's remains of the Sovereign of Formlessness, annihilating the seven Sovereigns of the alien race, after which the Saint's remains of the Worldless Sovereign disappeared into the Chaos Sea, and he himself was buried in the Sixfold Coffin of Reincarnation.
Over the years, as the Saint's remains of the Sovereign of Formlessness drifted in the Chaos Sea, even Ye Chen felt it difficult to locate them, for the Chaos Sea was too vast, even more so than within the Chaos Ancient Universe.
Who would have thought that now, the Sovereign of Formlessness had appeared here in his resurrected form.
Yet, amidst the joy, Ye Chen also felt a deep sense of sorrow and guilt.
The Sovereign of Formlessness had returned through resurrection, but the Primordial Battle Body Great Halberd had shattered because of him.
He felt ashamed before the Sovereign of Formlessness.
"A man sheds blood, not tears."
Though he said this, the Sovereign of Formlessness also carried a trace of gratification, patting the Worldless Emperor Lord's shoulder with a smile. "Worldless, after so many tens of thousands of years, you have finally also become an Emperor Lord."
The Worldless Emperor Lord, usually a dominant Emperor Lord existence, could not help but scratch his head before his master at this moment, appearing very much like a child, surprising many. He said honestly, "If not for Master's timely appearance today, I'm afraid this disciple would have completely fallen here, never to see Master again."
Though already an Emperor Lord, he still showed reverence before his master. Moreover, being in this situation made him even more aware of how heaven-defying his master had been back then, able to calmly face the traps laid by the alien race, slaying two Emperor Lords and seven peerless Sovereigns. What level of combat power was required to achieve such a feat?
At the very least, now that he had become an Emperor Lord, he felt there was still a distance to cover, a significant gap compared to his master.
Back then, being hailed as the number one under the Emperors among the many Emperor Lords throughout the Chaos Sea was proof enough.
"You were indeed somewhat careless. After all, he is a generation's Sovereign Dao Supreme One. Even though he was at the most critical moment of nirvana, he should not be underestimated lightly."
The Sovereign of Formlessness spoke, his words plain, but only those at their level understood the peril of the Worldless Emperor Lord being demonized and having his Saint Body seized. Had the Sovereign of Formlessness appeared a moment later, perhaps the Worldless Emperor Lord would have truly perished, body and soul, his Great Saint Body completely occupied by the Slaughtering Demon Emperor.
"This disciple understands, I dare not be careless!" said the Worldless Emperor Lord.
"Good. To know one's mistake and correct it is the greatest virtue."
The Sovereign of Formlessness patted his shoulder with a smile, then looked towards Qin Wushuang and Ye Chen. After a brief gaze, he understood many things, especially focusing his eyes on Ye Chen, saying with gratification, "Our Battle Saint Lineage is not extinct. Not only do we still have inheritors, but one has even emerged as a Chaos practitioner, transcending above the Battle Saint Lineage. Very good, it brings me great joy."
He then looked towards the Great Emperor's reincarnation, naturally discerning all details.
Boom—
A streak of golden light entered the Great Emperor's reincarnation body. It was the Saint Body Regeneration Technique, but far superior to Ye Chen's by many times, directly repairing all injuries of the Great Emperor's reincarnation body, including internal ones, restoring it to its peak state.
"Hmm? I sense a familiar aura on you."
Suddenly, the Sovereign of Formlessness's gaze fell upon Ye Chen again. The fragments of the Primordial Battle Body Great Halberd within Ye Chen trembled slightly, sensing something.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
From within Ye Chen's body, several streaks of light shot out, precisely the several broken sections of the Primordial Battle Body Great Halberd's shaft, floating before the Sovereign of Formlessness.
"Primordial Battle Body!"
The Sovereign of Formlessness reached out and gently grasped them, making them hover between his fingers and palm, slowly merging together to form a bronze great halberd. Yet, it still appeared scarred and incomplete.
Moreover, this once peerless war weapon was dim, no different from an ordinary weapon, devoid of any trace of spirituality.
With a thought, the Sovereign of Formlessness merely swept his divine sense, which entered the Primordial Battle Body Great Halberd. In that brief moment of concentration, this King of Monarchs had already understood many things.
"So it has come to this."
He sighed softly, having learned much.
In his eyes, time and space reversed, revealing all the events when Ye Chen was pulled into the River of Time by the alien race's Great Emperor, returning to the Mythical Epoch era.
In the blink of an eye, he understood the cause and effect.
"Ancestral Master of Formlessness, it is all this junior's fault. Senior Primordial Battle Body shattered that day for my sake, its divine soul nearly extinguished," Ye Chen lowered his head, ashamed before the Sovereign of Formlessness.
The Sovereign of Formlessness shook his head. "So that's how it was. The fault does not lie with you; there is no need for self-blame."
Yet Ye Chen felt even more guilty in his heart. It was he who caused the Primordial Battle Body Great Halberd to shatter; how could he be without remorse?
The Sovereign of Formlessness smiled slightly. "Rest assured. Since I have been resurrected, naturally I will not let Primordial Battle Body continue to slumber. There will be a day when it truly awakens."
"But Ancestral Master of Formlessness—" Ye Chen wanted to speak further. He was unwilling to hand this responsibility back to the Sovereign of Formlessness. The Primordial Battle Body Great Halberd had perished because of him; naturally, he should repay this karma.
Moreover, reviving the divine soul of Primordial Battle Body would be extremely difficult, requiring Emperor-level cultivation, mastery over the Great Dao of Space-Time, and fifty percent of Emperor Dao origin to resurrect.
He hoped to accomplish this repayment himself.
The Sovereign of Formlessness said gently, "I understand what you think, but let's discuss this later."
Finally, he looked towards the Golden Crow Great Emperor, revealing a smile, cupping his fists in a salute. "Great Emperor, leave the rest to me."
The Golden Crow Great Emperor did not refuse, also showing a smile. "I dare not claim the title of Great Emperor. We are both Supreme Ones; 'Fellow Daoist' will suffice."
Although the Golden Crow Great Emperor also addressed the Worldless Emperor Lord as Fellow Daoist and now addressed his master, the Sovereign of Formlessness, as Fellow Daoist, making the relationships seem somewhat tangled, in the cultivation world, when reaching the same realm, unless in a master-disciple relationship, peers generally address each other equally.
"Supreme One?"
"Has the Sovereign of Formlessness also become an ancient Great Emperor?"
Many were startled. The Golden Crow Great Emperor addressing the Sovereign of Formlessness as a Supreme One contained far too much meaning.
"Very well, Fellow Daoist."
The Sovereign of Formlessness looked towards the Heavenly Emperor, directly stepping forward, slowly and with an undeniable majesty, speaking, "Today, the Chaos Burial Ground absolutely cannot emerge."
The Heavenly Emperor's expression was gloomy. "Sovereign of Formlessness, I never thought you would truly be resurrected. I should have slain you before you fully revived!"
As early as a hundred years ago, the body of the Sovereign of Formlessness had descended upon the Heavenly Emperor Realm, prompting the Heavenly Emperor to take action, but ultimately without success.
Over the years, while the Heavenly Emperor lurked within the Fallen Heaven Tomb, the body of the Sovereign of Formlessness was also there, even sharing the same Immortal Divine Altar.
Not long ago, when the Heavenly Emperor had taken action against Ye Chen, it was also terminated by the sudden intervention of the Sovereign of Formlessness, with no further moves.
The Sovereign of Formlessness, however, smiled, carrying a domineering air. "Do you truly believe you could have slain me back then?"
The Heavenly Emperor snorted coldly but did not refute, surprising many. Could a Sovereign Dao Supreme One like the Heavenly Emperor not have been able to kill the Sovereign of Formlessness before he was fully resurrected?
"I have the Emperor Dao power left by my Saint Ancestor master protecting me. Not to mention you, even if the true Heavenly Emperor of your Chaos Burial Ground were to act, they could not slay me in a short time."
The Sovereign of Formlessness revealed the cause and effect, making everyone suddenly understand.
The Battle Saint Lineage, each generation more monstrous than the last.
The Worldless Sovereign became an Emperor Lord; the Sovereign of Formlessness was the number one under the Great Emperors; and their master, the progenitor of the Battle Saint Lineage, the Battle Saint Ancestor, was the strongest Emperor.
To ensure the Sovereign of Formlessness could be smoothly resurrected, the Battle Saint Ancestor had exhausted his efforts, not hesitating to bestow a complete Emperor Dao origin and even adding protection at the level of the strongest Emperor. Thus, even the Heavenly Emperor could not interfere with his resurrection, only able to watch helplessly as he revived.
The Sovereign of Formlessness stood with his hands behind his back, profound and towering like a mountain, facing the Heavenly Emperor directly. "Today, I have returned. The Chaos Burial Ground should return to dust and soil, remaining in its sealed state!"
The Heavenly Emperor snorted coldly. "Do you truly think you are someone? Even if an ancient Great Emperor descended, they could not stop it!"
Boom—
The Heavenly Emperor took action. Time and space were thrown into chaos; the methods of a Supreme One suppressed past and present, beyond description.
On the other side, the Emperor Soul of the Slaughtering Demon Emperor also acted. Even though it was merely an Emperor Soul without an Emperor Body, having reached the Emperor realm, how could there be any weaklings? It could still mobilize boundless Supreme Emperor Laws, capable of annihilating all great enemies in the world.
Especially as both acted together, jointly dealing with the Sovereign of Formlessness.
"Seeking death!"
The Worldless Emperor Lord's expression also turned cold, ready to take action as well, at least to block the Emperor Soul of the Slaughtering Demon Emperor.
The Great Emperor's reincarnation also stepped forward, ready to fight side by side.
But the Sovereign of Formlessness refused them all, telling both to rest aside.
"Master, this—" The Worldless Emperor Lord, though believing in his master's strength, was facing two Sovereign Dao Supreme Ones.
"It's fine. I alone am enough!"
The Sovereign of Formlessness said, his plain words carrying absolute confidence, stemming from his own absolute, powerful strength.
The entire world was shaken!