"Ye Chen?"
The three Divine Kings exchanged glances, each frowning slightly. They had some impression of the name but couldn't immediately recognize the true identity of the person before them.
"Apologies, we do not know you."
All three Divine Kings shook their heads, remaining highly vigilant and inwardly shocked. This young man who called himself Ye Chen was powerful. Though his aura was restrained, for some reason, Divine Kings like themselves could sense his formidable strength. It felt as if, were he to strike, even powerful Divine Kings like them would find it difficult to gain much advantage.
Yet, such a powerful young supreme expert was not alone. There were quite a few others on that golden great path, each one extraordinary, like dragons or phoenixes, possessing truly world-shaking talent. Precisely because of this, they were astonished. Where did this group of supreme Heaven's Prides come from?
However, for some reason, they also vaguely felt that these supreme Heaven's Prides seemed familiar. Though they couldn't recognize them immediately, they sensed they had seen them before—they just couldn't recall at the moment.
"Are you of the human race?"
Suddenly, a Great Power with purple horns on his head exclaimed in surprise, sensing the aura emanating from Ye Chen—it was unmistakably that of the human race.
Hearing this, not only the three Divine Kings but also the other experts on the Ancestral God Pass were abruptly startled.
Yet, subtly, the looks they cast toward Ye Chen held a touch more pity.
Only the leading old Divine King let out a soft sigh, his eyes complex and filled with inner conflict.
Ye Chen nodded. "Yes, I am human."
"Human! He really is human!"
"To think there are still humans not within the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. But what a pity. If he had stayed in the Primordial Divine Sea, it might have been fine. Now he's actively returned. If I were him, I'd leave immediately."
"Shh, keep your voice down. Best not to get involved with this human Heaven's Pride. Stay as far away as possible. Don't forget the current situation of the human race!"
Many experts on the Ancestral God Pass whispered among themselves, including over a dozen Great Powers. However they looked at Ye Chen, there was a faint trace of pity, and countless sighs were held back in their hearts.
"Heh, to think there are still human remnants not in that place—a fish that slipped through the net, running off to the Primordial Divine Sea. But no matter. Now he's actively seeking his own death. As long as I send word to those few lords, I'm sure to receive a rich reward."
On the Ancestral God Pass, a Great Power with purple horns suddenly spoke up, quite abruptly. A jade token appeared in his hand, which he directly crushed, releasing a mysterious fluctuation—clearly a communication signal.
Then, standing high on the Ancestral God Pass, he looked down at the distant Ye Chen and sneered coldly. "I've already sent word to the Alien Race's Divine King ancestors. You human remnant brat, I advise you to surrender quietly. Perhaps I can even plead for you, so you die a quicker death."
When he looked at Ye Chen again, it was as if he were looking at a gift, at a dead man, with naked greed in his eyes.
Because this was a super Heaven's Pride of the human race, a Divine King at such a young age with immense potential. If the Alien Race learned of him, they would surely grant him a generous reward.
"Zi Shan, you sent word to the Alien Race?"
The somewhat aged old Divine King among the three suddenly looked at the purple-horned Great Power with a trace of anger and shouted sharply.
"In reply to Lord Hua Divine King, I have indeed sent word to several Divine King lords of the Alien Race."
The Great Power named Zi Shan did not avoid the question. He then looked directly at the old Divine King. Though he addressed him as 'Lord,' there was little respect; instead, there was a faint mockery. "Lord Hua Divine King, though you have old ties with the human race, you must understand the current situation in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. The Alien Race dominates the world, intent on wiping out all human remnants, leaving no fish that slip through the net. Especially this junior—though young, his potential is great. They will certainly not let him go. Do you intend to shield these human remnants even now?"
"You must know that if you do this, the Alien Race lords will not easily forgive you either."
"You—!"
The old Divine King was so angry he couldn't speak, filled with rage. Then he hurriedly said to Ye Chen, "Young friend of the human race, you must leave quickly. Zi Shan has sent word to the several Alien Race Divine Kings stationed at the Ancestral God Pass. They will likely arrive soon. You are still young, possessing limitless potential. Becoming an Ancient Monarch in the future is not impossible. But this old man advises you to never set foot in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain again for the rest of your life. Live out your remaining years in peace. I will hold them off here for a while, to repay the kindness the human race showed this old man in the past."
The other experts on the Ancestral God Pass were all startled. The old Divine King was actually taking the human side? This was essentially an act of standing against the Alien Race.
"Lord Hua Divine King, doing this will make the Alien Race view you with hostility, putting you on the opposing side. It's best to capture this human remnant and atone for your mistake," Zi Shan said with a gloomy face.
"Hmph! I, Cang Hua, have lived for so many years. I nearly died once in the past. If not for an old friend from the human race who stepped in to help, this old man would have died long ago, unable to stand here speaking now. Anyway, I've lived for tens of thousands of years, grown old, and had my fill of life. Even if I die here today, as long as I repay the human race's kindness, I will be content!"
The old Divine King spoke, then a gentle force surged toward Ye Chen, intending to push him away, far from this place.
"Old Hua!"
The other two Divine Kings sighed, about to act but ultimately stopping.
They saw that the old Divine King Cang Hua's expression was resolute, not allowing refusal, and after all, they had guarded the Ancestral God Pass together for many years, sharing some camaraderie. They could only sigh softly and not intervene.
Moreover, they were not helpers of the human race. Even if the Alien Race wanted to blame someone, they couldn't blame them.
*Pfft—*
But this gentle force, blowing against Ye Chen, not only failed to send him away but was instead dispersed. His figure remained standing in the void, unmoving.
"Young friend, you—"
The old Divine King Cang Hua was startled.
Ye Chen showed the old Divine King a warm smile and actually bowed slightly in public. "This junior acknowledges senior's kindness and thanks senior for your concern. But this time, I will not leave."
On the golden great path, the numerous experts were all shocked.
They all knew of the Battle Saint King's unyielding pride. Even when facing Ancient Monarchs, he had never bowed like this. Yet facing the old Divine King Cang Hua, who was willing to sacrifice himself for righteousness, he did so. This showed that in the Battle Saint King's heart, he truly respected the old Divine King, viewing him as a true elder.
Moreover, many human experts indeed felt a sense of respect for the old Divine King. They never expected that in today's situation where the human race was being hunted down everywhere in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, there were still those willing to step forward and shield the human race.
Adversity reveals true feelings—indeed it does!
But on the Ancestral God Pass, others shook their heads and sighed, including the two Divine Kings. They felt that this human junior, Ye Chen, refusing to leave was simply wasting old Divine King Cang Hua's sacrifice.
Truly, rotten wood cannot be carved!
Ignoring the disappointed looks from the others, Ye Chen looked at Zi Shan, his eyes cold and ruthless, carrying threads of killing intent. "You should have finished sending your message, right? Since that's the case, you have no further use value. You can go die now. I'll have those Alien Race members you contacted send you off to your grave!"