The simultaneous appearance of the progenitor monarchs of the Nine Great Mythical Empires undoubtedly caused a sensation among countless people throughout the Xialuo Imperial Capital.
"The progenitors have arrived! The progenitor monarchs of the Nine Great Empires have all come!"
"Those are all progenitor monarchs at the Ancient Monarch level! They have all come today!"
"The ten progenitor monarchs of the Mythical Emperor Domain gathering together—this is a scene that hasn't occurred for tens of thousands of years!"
"A gathering of progenitor monarchs, rare throughout the ages!"
Countless people were excited, their blood boiling, because they could witness this scene, rare since antiquity.
Whether it was the most ordinary mortals, the lofty leaders of various major forces who had traveled from all directions, or even Divine Kings who usually remained in seclusion, all were stirred by this grand feast. They flocked to the Xialuo Imperial Capital, and upon seeing this scene, they could hardly conceal the waves of emotion in their hearts.
These were the progenitors who had founded empires that lasted through the ages, enduring eternally, imperishable and indestructible. Throughout history, countless prodigies had perished with the passage of time, yet they still endured—a testament to their stature.
The last time they were seen was nearly a century ago, when the various imperial clans and immortal clans descended, causing a great stir.
But that was merely projections of the monarchs. Now, however, their Original Bodies had personally appeared, arriving together at the Xialuo Imperial Capital for a gathering that hadn't occurred for who knows how many tens of thousands of years.
Without a doubt, this was a major event destined to be recorded in history.
"Xu Shi, it's been tens of thousands of years since we last met in person, hasn't it?"
"Mo Jie, aren't you the same? My Original Body is often in seclusion; what can usually be seen are only projections."
"Pu Tian is no different, right? If not for the arrival of these sinful beings from the Ten Heavens of the Upper Firmament, you'd probably still be in deep seclusion, not emerging once in a hundred thousand years."
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The nine progenitor monarchs communicated via divine sense. Although they were all Ancient Monarchs whose thoughts could span the heavens, at their level, their intent was to ascend to the supreme Supreme One realm. They were almost always in seclusion, often not emerging for tens of thousands of years at a time.
Even when occasionally disturbed, it was usually just a wisp of divine sense left in the outside world, or perhaps a projected clone. Their Original Bodies rarely emerged.
It could be said that the simultaneous emergence of the Original Bodies of the nine progenitor monarchs was indeed an event rare since antiquity.
Together with the Xialuo Monarch, all ten Ancient Monarchs of the entire Mythical Emperor Domain had completely appeared, gathering together.
The current ruler of the Xialuo Empire had long since led numerous empire experts out to welcome them. At this moment, even this ruler of a great empire had to bow respectfully toward the nine empire progenitor monarchs, saying with reverence, "We pay our respects to the progenitor monarchs!"
"We pay our respects to the progenitor monarchs!"
The numerous Xialuo Empire experts behind also bowed in salute, not daring to be negligent!
The nine empire progenitor monarchs merely gave slight nods, but the Xialuo Empire's ruler and the empire experts showed no dissatisfaction. To the progenitor monarchs, even an empire's ruler was appointed by them. The true master of the empire was actually them, not the so-called ruler, who had no power to resist whatsoever.
A nod in response was already the greatest face given to the Xialuo ruler.
"Let's go!"
The nine progenitor monarchs passed through, actively stepping toward the Heavenly Palace Divine Hall. Behind them followed the rulers of the nine empires and numerous important figures, filing in one after another.
Boom—
Almost simultaneously, the figure of the Xialuo Monarch also manifested, standing before the Heavenly Palace Divine Hall.
"We pay our respects to the Xialuo progenitor monarch!"
The important figures of the nine empires all bowed in salute, not daring to be negligent.
The Xialuo Monarch also nodded indifferently. Only when his gaze fell upon the nine progenitor monarchs did a hint of a smile appear. "Fellow Daoists, you have traveled from afar. If my Xialuo Empire has been remiss in any way, please forgive us!"
"Fellow Daoist Xialuo, you jest," the nine progenitor monarchs responded. Among them, the Xu Shi Monarch nodded slightly toward the Xialuo Monarch. "It seems a century has passed, and Fellow Daoist Xialuo's injuries have recovered quite well. In a few more years, you should be able to return to your peak, right?"
"Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Xu Shi," the Xialuo Monarch said with a faint smile.
"Hmph!"
One empire progenitor wore a very cold expression because the human race had yet to see the so-called Sovereign of Formlessness or Monarch of No World come out to welcome them. Did they truly think they were ancient Great Emperors or Monarchs?
"These empire progenitors have stayed too long in this Mythical Emperor Domain. They all think they are invincible, that no true Supreme One could possibly appear. It's a pity they will be proven wrong this time." Within the Heavenly Palace Divine Hall, an imperial clan expert shook his head with a sigh. How could he not understand the thoughts in these empire progenitors' minds?
However, only those like them who had followed and witnessed everything truly understood how powerful and peerless the human race was now. Forget about others; just the Sovereign of Formlessness alone would find it difficult to encounter a worthy opponent in the vast world, reigning supreme and invincible under heaven. Even these so-called progenitor monarchs, upon meeting him, would likely be nothing more than that—not worth mentioning.
"Forget it. Let's just see how they make fools of themselves later," other imperial clan experts nearby said.
Even immortal clan experts nodded slightly.
The grand feast was held within the Heavenly Palace Divine Hall of the Xialuo Imperial Capital. The Xialuo Monarch had long since appeared. His Original Body manifested as a handsome youth with purple hair, but he wore divine robes, majestic and grand, with boundless monarchial majesty. He personally appeared and said, "Since Fellow Daoists have come, please take your seats one by one."
The Xialuo Empire experts stood on both sides, their expressions respectful, watching as the progenitor monarchs of the nine empires entered one after another.
Although the nine progenitor monarchs intentionally restrained their monarchial heavenly might, it still made other experts feel trepidation. That kind of heavenly might was natural, making them unable to muster any thought of resistance.
At the highest point of the Heavenly Palace Divine Hall, numerous Void Divine Seats materialized, neatly arranged in two rows. Together with the magnificent main seat in the center, there were a total of fifteen divine seats.
However, aside from the main seat at the very top, the progenitor monarchs could only sit on the fourteen Void Divine Seats in the two rows, including the Xialuo Monarch.
The ones at the very top were clearly the Xialuo Monarch, the Tongtian Monarch, and the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body. But the divine seat at the top left, like the main seat, was empty.
The other progenitor monarchs frowned. Traditionally, the left was considered the seat of honor, but that Void Divine Seat and the main seat were both empty. They knew it was likely reserved for the so-called Monarch of No World and the Supreme Sovereign of Formlessness.
But they had all arrived, and those two still hadn't appeared. Did they truly think they were Monarchs or Supreme Ones?
"Greetings, Fellow Daoists!"
The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body sat on the second Void Divine Seat from the left. Now, he stood up and cupped his hands from afar toward the nine empire progenitor monarchs. Although he appeared as a seven-year-old boy, the faintly discernible pressure emanating from him made the other nine progenitor monarchs not dare to be negligent in the slightest.
This was a super expert superior to ordinary monarchs, also the Holy Monarch Sovereign of the human race.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist!"
The other nine progenitor monarchs did not dare to be negligent and immediately cupped their hands in return.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoists. I am Tongtian!"
The Tongtian Monarch also cupped his hands from afar, offering a salute.
"Fellow Daoist!"
Compared to the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body, toward the Tongtian Monarch, this newly ascended Ancient Monarch, the nine progenitor monarchs merely nodded slightly and cupped their hands in return, their attitude somewhat arrogant.
After all, they had achieved the Ancient Monarch realm many tens of thousands of years ago, long since no longer beginners at the monarch realm. In their eyes, even though the Tongtian Monarch was also a monarch, he was merely a newcomer, akin to a junior.
Seeing this, the Tongtian Monarch just chuckled, taking it in stride.
At this moment, the Xu Shi Monarch looked at the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body and said, "Fellow Daoist, since the human race has invited us to attend this feast, why are two seats empty?"
A deliberate question!
The Tongtian Monarch chuckled coldly. The matters of the Sovereign of Formlessness and the Monarch of No World must have spread far and wide. How could the nine empire progenitors not know? This question was clearly asked with full knowledge.
On the Void Divine Seat at the top right, the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body's expression remained unchanged as he said calmly, "Fellow Daoists need not be anxious. The two will arrive shortly. Please wait a moment."
"Hmph!"
But at this moment, the Mo Jie Monarch snorted coldly. The temperature within the entire Heavenly Palace Divine Hall seemed to instantly drop many times over. The numerous experts from the ten empires who had followed trembled, their hearts pounding with fear—this was the wrath of a monarch!
The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body looked at the Mo Jie Monarch and smiled slightly. "Fellow Daoist Mo Jie seems somewhat displeased?"
The Mo Jie Monarch said coldly, "Holy Monarch Sovereign, since your human race invited us, the various empires, why have the others not appeared for so long? Is it because they feel coming out to welcome us would disgrace their status?"
The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body said, "Fellow Daoist, you are mistaken. The two indeed have important matters and have not yet appeared. They will appear shortly."
"What impressive prestige," another progenitor monarch also sneered repeatedly.
The expressions of the other several progenitor monarchs were also not very pleasant. Since the human race had invited the various empire progenitors, why were the so-called Supreme Formless One and Monarch of No World so late in appearing? Did they truly think they were Supreme Ones or Monarchs?
The important figures of the nine empires were also at the feast within the Heavenly Palace Divine Hall, though not in the center. Naturally, this also included those experts and talents who had returned from the Mythical Ruins Land.
Each empire occupied its own designated area.
But whether it was the ten empires, or the human race, other imperial clans, immortal clans, the God-Slaying Legion, and other experts, all were closely watching the events on the Void Divine Seats.
Those were the pinnacle existences of the entire Mythical Emperor Domain, and everything hinged on them.
On the side of the Xu Shi Empire, the current ruler swept his gaze toward the sole Divine King who had returned, a cold smile on his face. "Xu Xia, it seems that after returning from the Mythical Ruins Land this time, your cultivation has improved, but your wits haven't grown much. You actually said the human race is worth befriending, that our Xu Shi Empire should get closer to the human race."
His words were full of ridicule, and there was also a hidden hint of killing intent!
Xu Xia was precisely the sole Divine King who had returned to the Xu Shi Empire.
Divine King Xu Xia frowned. "What do you mean by that?"
"It means you're foolish. You even said there are Monarchs or even Supreme Ones among the human race. Yet now, they dare not appear for so long. Clearly, they are just two foxes borrowing the tiger's might. I thought your cultivation had improved and you'd grown wiser. Unfortunately, you're still foolish, actually deceived by the human race like this." The Xu Shi ruler stated bluntly.