For he was once the master of the Radiant Emperor Domain, a supreme powerhouse comparable to the Ancient Monarchs of the Primordial Times. Although he was no longer what he once was, and the Radiant Emperor Domain had been destroyed, he no longer relied on the Emperor's Path inheritance. Instead, he had taken that step, becoming a rare young Divine King among the current younger generation, and the strongest young Supreme One among Divine Kings, hailed as the Light God King.
Even though he was only a Two Tribulation Divine King, his true strength was no weaker, and perhaps even stronger, than a Five Tribulation Divine King, a fact that had been proven repeatedly over the years.
It must be known that during the century of overt and covert conflicts between the two races, the number of Divine King powerhouses who had fallen at the hands of the Light God King was no less than a handful, his battle achievements exceptionally fierce and glorious.
"Lord Light God King!"
Many powerhouses on the Human Pass fortress looked toward this young Divine King, and even other Divine Kings on the human side did the same.
Will, the Light God King, had grown rapidly during the century of conflict with the alien race. Now a Divine King of his generation, having experienced over a hundred terrifying battles large and small, his current strength was so formidable that he was implicitly considered among the foremost of the human Divine Kings, extremely powerful.
Moreover, the ruffian-like temperament he once had had long been worn away considerably, replaced by a fierce military aura. His gaze swept over the alien army tens of millions of li away—a veritable horde of millions of fierce soldiers. The ferocious aura that assaulted them was terrifyingly immense, even with the Heavenly Curtain grand formation in place.
"Prepare for battle!"
Will had now become an important general guarding the Human Pass fortress. At his command, all powerhouses on the fortress readied themselves. Fearsome battle formations appeared one after another, and behind them, numerous warships emerged, carrying a multitude of powerhouses.
Boom—
Although the alien army numbered in the millions, their speed was swift. In less than an hour, the millions of fierce soldiers had gathered and appeared before the Human Pass fortress.
At the very least, they were all Semi-Divine powerhouses. Transformation Divinity experts could only serve as squad leaders, Saints were minor commanders, and only Great Powers and Divine Kings were the true leading figures.
High above in the heavens, there were also one after another Ancient Monarchs whose might suppressed the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. They were like lofty deities, looking down upon all things from the Nine Heavens. Yet, faintly, threads of terrifying ferocious aura slowly spread, making the atmosphere in this stretch of heaven and earth many times more oppressive.
Tens of millions of li away, countless forces from the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, having long heard the news, had traveled from afar. There were numerous imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and king clans, all closely watching this great battle between the two races through projection screens.
This was a peak battle that would influence the future landscape of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, a battle destined for the alien race to dominate and the human race to become a stepping stone.
"Ancestor, are we really just going to watch like this?"
In a certain imperial clan, a Great Power spoke up, his voice trembling slightly as he inquired of the clan's Divine King. For if the alien race succeeded, where would they dominate the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain? What could possibly stop the alien race in the future?
Even if they wished to contend for the 'Supreme' immortal fate in the future, it would undoubtedly be many times more difficult.
Moreover, the alien race had always been exceptionally overbearing. If not for the human race slightly hindering them over the years, the alien race would have long since swept through many powerful clans and dominated the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain.
"Alas, the alien race is far too powerful now. Furthermore, back then, the Battle Saint King killed several Imperial Sons, Imperial Daughters, and immortal progeny, including those from other imperial clans and Immortal Clans. This led those few imperial clans and Immortal Clans to side with the alien race. Even if our clan were willing to aid the human race now, it wouldn't work. The other imperial clans and Immortal Clans all hope to watch the alien race and the human race fight each other, depleting effective strength. But what does it matter if the alien race pays a certain price to eliminate the human race? The Ancient Universe behind them is too powerful. Even if an Ancient Monarch falls, as long as they pay a certain price, they can still summon other Ancient Monarchs." A Divine King ancestor of this imperial clan spoke, a faint sigh in his voice.
The Great Power was shocked. "Won't the Ten Heavenly Emperor Hall stop it?"
"Why would they stop it?" The imperial clan Divine King sighed. "The Ten Heavenly Emperor Hall only forbids summoning too many powerhouses. But if the alien race loses an Ancient Monarch, it's equivalent to having an empty slot, naturally qualifying them to summon another Ancient Monarch."
"Besides, the other imperial clans and Immortal Clans are unwilling to easily make enemies of the alien race, to avoid losses among their own clan's powerhouses and pay a heavy price."
Such is human nature. No one is willing to suffer losses within their own clan. Before self-interest, everything else is in vain.
The other imperial clans and Immortal Clans were the same, all watching from the sidelines. Yet, seeing the alien army of millions of fierce soldiers, they couldn't help but feel their hearts tighten. The alien race was far too powerful, their foundational strength far exceeding what the world imagined. Once the battle began, there was no doubt that with the current human strength alone, they could not effectively resist. Annihilation was merely a matter of time.
Elsewhere, several Immortal Clans had gathered together. Divine King figures were present, communicating via voice transmission, their expressions grave.
"Once the alien race eliminates the human race, it won't be long before they dominate the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. If we fight alone, our various clans are destined to be no match for the alien race. The various Immortal Clans of our Primordial Chaos Immortal World should also form an alliance, establishing an Immortal Clan Alliance, only then can we resist." An Immortal Clan Divine King proposed, gaining the agreement of the other Immortal Clan Divine Kings.
"After this battle, we must immediately gather the high-level members of the major Immortal Clans to discuss forming the Immortal Clan Alliance. The sooner, the better. Otherwise, if the alien race picks us off one by one, none of our major Immortal Clans will be able to resist. There's no time to delay!"
Not only the Immortal Clans, but the various imperial clans were doing the same, using the various Primordial Chaos Ancient Universes as a foundation to form Ancient Universe Imperial Clan Alliances, all for the purpose of resisting the alien race.
The alien race now displayed an invincible momentum to sweep across the world. In the past, it might have been different; no matter how powerful the alien race was, they wouldn't dare oppose the various Heavenly Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans. But now, even the human race was about to be eliminated. What was there that the alien race couldn't do?
On the Human Pass fortress, several figures appeared—young yet supremely powerful, their divine might not the slightest bit weaker than Will's, perhaps even stronger. They also implicitly received the respect of the other human powerhouses.
"This time, the alien race comes with overwhelming force. I fear our human race won't be able to hold out for much time."
The speaker was a young man possessing an imperial, noble aura, wearing a divine crown like a natural-born Sovereign. Merely standing there made many feel an impulse to prostrate themselves in worship.
He was solemn and meticulous, holding a peerless divine sword. At this moment, he did not conceal his own formidable power in the slightest, making many human Divine Kings feel they were far inferior.
This person was none other than the Human Sovereign's Son, many times more powerful than when he first stepped into the Divine King realm. He possessed a great majesty akin to a shared ruler of the human race, like a young Human Sovereign.
"Indeed, what the Human Sovereign's Son says is correct. The alien race's preparations are too thorough. Even if a few more Ancient Monarchs came, it would be difficult to stop them."
The other speaker appeared transcendent and ethereal, like a banished immortal, his white clothes purer than snow. Usually, he would smile before speaking, a handsome man like an immortal. But now, he also wore a rare solemn expression, especially when looking up at the lofty Nine Heavens above the alien army. There resided the alien race's Ancient Monarchs, whose numbers far surpassed the human side. They were the alien race's most terrifying trump card.
Otherwise, even if they could resist the alien army, without being able to resist those Ancient Monarchs, the human race would still be in peril.
"Brother Zhao Chen is right. The alien race's Ancient Monarchs are the most fearsome opponents. Although I have received a Supreme One's inheritance, unfortunately, I have not yet become an Ancient Monarch myself. Otherwise, perhaps I could resist a few more."
Yuan Yao Divine King was present. Like Zhao Chen, he was mysterious and transcendent. Along with the Divine Emperor's Son and Chu Shenjun, he was among the strongest of the younger generation at the peerless Divine King level. Around him rose ten divine halos, as if piercing through the ten directions of Ancient Universes. Boundless immortal radiance submerged him, even his hair strands shimmering with dazzling light, so supremely divine and sacred.
Faintly, an aura emanated from him that made even Divine Kings tremble—a world's fluctuation, an Emperor World's fluctuation. Clearly, he too had received a Supreme One's inheritance.
However, compared to the human side where only Yuan Yao Divine King had received a Supreme One's inheritance, the alien race had three who had received such inheritances, equivalent to having three additional Ancient Monarch-level powerhouses.
The human side already did not hold the advantage in peak power. Now, because of this, they were completely at a disadvantage.
Thus, it could be said the human race's current situation was truly severe.
Whoosh—
At this moment, a human Half-Step Divine King descended onto the Human Pass fortress from the deepest area, his expression carrying a trace of sorrow. "Lord Light God King, Lord Human Sovereign's Son, Lord Zhao Chen, Lord Yuan Yao Divine King, the various Sovereigns hope you will immediately take the human race's many prodigies and leave this place. You are the human race's final hope, all the strongest young Supreme Ones with the hope of proving the Dao and becoming Emperors in the future. They do not wish for you to fall here."
"Nonsense! I am a member of the human race. I won't go anywhere!" Will immediately cursed loudly, yet his expression was resolute.
If the human race existed, he existed!
If the human race perished, he perished!
The Human Sovereign's Son, Zhao Chen, and Yuan Yao Divine King all stood firm, offering no verbal reply but answering with practical action. At this moment of life and death for the human race, none were willing to leave.
"Several Lords!"
The Half-Step Divine King was visibly moved. The other human powerhouses showed their utmost respect!
"Fortunately, the Battle Saint King and the others have not yet returned. They are already the human race's final bloodline seeds. I hope they continue to stay on that mysterious old Primordial Path, not returning, and not encountering mishap." A Divine King sighed, causing many to fall silent.
That batch of human prodigies and Divine King powerhouses who entered the Mythical Ruins back then might, from this day forth, become the final bloodline seeds.
At this moment, a tremendous sound echoed below the Human Pass fortress. The alien army had drawn near, now less than ten thousand li away.
This distance, for true powerhouses, was not very far even for Heavenly Kings and Great Powers. It was the decisive battle distance for the two races.
"Humans, lower the Heavenly Curtain, open the Human Pass. Our race can grant you a swift death."
From the alien army of millions of fierce soldiers, a powerful alien imperial clan Divine King stepped forth. He was exceptionally majestic and tall, clad in gleaming golden battle armor, holding a war spear, and riding a fearsome Savage Beast King as massive as a mountain range, yet emanating a Half-Step Divine King-level ferocious aura.
Without a doubt, this was a commander figure within the alien army, at the very least a Five Tribulation Divine King, quite powerful. He spoke loudly, his voice like rolling thunder, spreading across tens of millions of li, drawing attention from all directions.
"It's the Abandoning Heaven Imperial Clan's Abandoning World Divine King! He's a fifth-generation member of the Abandoning Heaven Imperial Clan. The imperial bloodline power within him is very potent. Although not comparable to an Imperial Son, it's not far off. Moreover, he's not even a thousand years old, not much older than the current Imperial Sons, Imperial Daughters, and immortal progeny, yet he's already a Five Tribulation Divine King. Currently, aside from the Abandoning Heaven Imperial Son, he's an important descendant of the entire Abandoning Heaven Imperial Clan. I heard they even plan to have the Abandoning Heaven Imperial Clan open an Emperor's Path inheritance to baptize him, to break his shackles and create a strongest young Supreme One not inferior to an Imperial Son. To think he has also emerged in this battle. Doesn't that mean the dozen or so imperial clan ancient realms of the alien race are empty and unguarded?"
Suddenly, someone exclaimed in surprise, then a greedy light appeared in their eyes—naturally, greed for the alien imperial clans' ancient realms now empty of powerhouses, for their priceless divine treasures.
"Heh, dare you go? Once the alien race eliminates the human race and returns, discovering someone infiltrated and stole their many secret treasures and divine hoards, can you escape the pursuit of an imperial clan?"
An Immortal Clan old Divine King sneered, immediately dousing them with cold water from head to toe. They instantly fell silent, not daring to harbor the slightest thought.
Indeed, that was the alien race. Even if their backyard had no powerhouses guarding it, the alien race's fearsome reputation was there. No one would dare go and steal; that was clearly suicidal behavior.
"Scram!"
From the human side, only the Light God King Will's icy rebuke rang out.
At the front of the alien army, Abandoning World Divine King's handsome face turned cold. He snorted. "You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit! Men, attack! Break the human Heavenly Curtain!"
At his command, countless powerhouses charged out from the alien ranks, some riding fearsome savage beasts. It was a terrifying army formed from hundreds of thousands of Transformation Divinity experts. Even though their cultivation realms were low, when numbers were sufficient, they could achieve a qualitative change to a certain extent.
Simultaneously, numerous powerhouses appeared in the heavens—all alien Saints, exceeding ten thousand in number, led by many alien Heavenly Kings.
With the appearance of such a fearsome legion, vast and mighty, the entire stretch of heaven and earth trembled. A terrifying aura swept forth, assaulting them. Even powerhouses from various forces tens of millions of li away could feel it.
Faced with such a fearsome legion, even Divine Kings would change expression.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!—
Numerous alien powerhouses attacked. Countless beams of light shot into the sky—all were grand Dao laws, pouring down like rain onto the rainbow-colored, glass-like curtain, bombarding it wildly.
Boom—
An area of a million li radius exploded open, the radiating range immense, the power incomparably terrifying. The clouds in the sky were scattered.
The great battle between the two races had begun, watched by all!