Especially since many had witnessed the appearance of over thirty unfamiliar Divine Kings, all of whom were clearly human Divine Kings, bearing the aura of the human race.
"Who are they? They are clearly human, and they carry the aura of an Imperial Clan, yet we've never seen them before."
Both the alien race and the powers of the All Heavens were astonished, for there was a group of Divine Kings who were complete strangers.
However, upon the Human Pass Fortress, some of the older generation Divine Kings who had been sealed away since the previous epoch and preserved until now saw these unfamiliar Divine Kings and felt a sense of familiarity, as if they had met before. But when they took a closer look, each one was greatly shocked: "Qin Hao, Qin Chen, Qin Jiuyang... it's you! You're still alive!"
Many names were called out at once, recognized, bringing a wave of pleasant surprise.
"Hahaha, old friends, you've recognized us!"
These Divine Kings were naturally all from the Imperial Clan Qin Family. All their Divine King combat power had now emerged, forming a terrifying Divine King-level force that far surpassed any Imperial Clan or Immortal Clan by many times, shocking everyone.
"The Imperial Clan Qin Family, the Qin family of the Eternal Unrivaled Emperor Qin Shi Huang! They were originally unified with the Ying Imperial Clan, only separating later!"
"The Imperial Clan Qin Family disappeared as early as the previous epoch. Why are they appearing here now?"
Although many humans didn't understand why the Imperial Clan Qin Family had appeared, they were still overjoyed, for this was a formidable and powerful reinforcement. Combined with the human powerhouses on the Human Pass Fortress, the number of Divine Kings was now not much less than that of the alien race.
In a certain sense, they might even be stronger than the alien race.
Faced with this sudden turn of events, even the alien powerhouses revealed gloomy expressions. They had never expected such a large number of Divine Kings to appear at the last moment, but they still remained coldly indifferent: "We never expected that your human race's so-called geniuses from back then would have grown so much after a mere hundred years. A pity, it's still not enough."
"You should understand that even Divine Kings cannot decide the outcome of this war."
Some human Divine Kings changed color, looking towards the starry sky beyond the domain. Could it be that some Ancient Monarchs of the alien race were about to leave the battlefield beyond the domain and descend upon this battlefield? If so, they could sweep through everything; who could possibly stand against them?
The alien Divine Kings said coldly, "Don't worry. Our various Lords are more than enough to deal with your human Ancient Monarchs. This battlefield does not require the intervention of the Lords; we can handle it ourselves."
Di Lan's expression changed: "What do you mean—"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As if responding to their words, from deep within the alien army, three enormous pillars of light suddenly shot into the sky.
Each one was countless times thicker than a mountain range, standing tall above the clouds. An extremely terrifying aura slowly spread from them, oppressing heaven and earth, causing the Divine Kings of the All Heavens' powers to pale.
For the aura emanating from these three divine light pillars faintly seemed to have transcended the Divine King realm. Although not comparable to the Ancient Monarchs of the two great races battling in the starry sky beyond the domain, they possessed faint threads of monarchial heavenly might.
"Quasi-Monarchs!"
"Three Quasi-Monarchs! The alien race actually hid three Quasi-Monarchs!"
The powers of the All Heavens all changed color. Although Quasi-Monarchs were not true Ancient Monarchs, they were still far stronger than Divine Kings, having almost taken that other step to become universe-overlord-level Ancient Monarchs.
Such Quasi-Monarchs held pivotal importance on the battlefield between the two great races.
"The alien race hid themselves too deeply. Their foundation is extraordinary!"
Many forces sighed with emotion. Although only three more Quasi-Monarchs had appeared, a single Quasi-Monarch was enough to crush multiple Divine Kings, possessing an absolute advantage.
Moreover, one must know that the number of Quasi-Monarchs was not large. Looking across the entire Ten Heavens Ancient Domain, they could be counted on one's fingers, even far fewer than true Ancient Monarchs.
On the Human Pass Fortress, only one Quasi-Monarch divine light pillar shot into the sky. In comparison, it was clearly no match for the alien race.
"We invite the three great ones to take action!"
Numerous alien Divine Kings spoke up, their tone respectful.
Rumble—
From deep within the alien army, the three Quasi-Monarchs stepped forward. Although none were human, they had all taken human form, carrying a terrifying majesty far surpassing that of Divine Kings.
Even though they did not belong to the true category of Ancient Monarchs, they had one foot already in that door. Threads of monarchial oppressive might swept across the nine heavens and ten earths, exceptionally terrifying, carrying infinite imposing might that crashed against the humans, causing the human powerhouses to pale.
If not for Ye Chen and the others leading numerous Divine Kings back, the human race today would truly appear weak and isolated—something unimaginable in the past.
"Never mind! Our human Divine Kings will also charge forward together, advancing and retreating with them!"
On the Human Pass Fortress, the ancient realm grand formation dispersed. Many human Divine Kings successively charged forth, standing beside Ye Chen and the others, ready to fight shoulder to shoulder, advancing and retreating together!
"Mere Divine Kings. No matter how many come, they'll all be slapped to death with one palm!"
The three alien Quasi-Monarchs sneered coldly, not placing the human Divine Kings in their eyes at all. They stood almost within another realm, gazing towards the Monarch realm, about to become supreme existences of universe-overlord level. How could they possibly regard Divine Kings as significant?
Possessing threads of monarchial heavenly might, a single slap from them could kill ordinary Divine Kings. They were simply not worth worrying about!
The three alien Quasi-Monarchs led the alien Divine Kings charging over. Behind them, terrifying super legions like the Imperial Punishment Legion also surged forward, as if infinite oppressive might blanketed the sky and earth, sweeping grandly towards the human powerhouses.
"I will block these three. The alien Divine Kings will have to be dealt with by you."
The human Quasi-Monarch appeared, also hailing from the Tai Sheng Imperial Clan. Although aged, his blood energy had not yet declined. He possessed great majesty and the bearing of one who could become an Ancient Monarch, separated from that realm by only a single step, making him extremely powerful.
However, it was clearly immensely difficult to block three Quasi-Monarchs alone. Even someone as powerful as the human Quasi-Monarch faced the imminent danger of perishing, body and dao destroyed.
"Hehe, Di Qiong, you alone cannot block the three of us!"
"Instead of fleeing, you appear today. On our path to ascending to Ancient Monarchs, we shall slay you to declare our resolve!"
The three alien Quasi-Monarchs spoke, chuckling coldly. How could a mere Quasi-Monarch withstand the three of them?
"Ahem, I am also here."
On the Human Pass Fortress, an old man, so aged he could hardly be older, appeared. His head was nearly bald, with only a few remaining hairs. His eyes were dim and blurry. Usually, the human powerhouses considered him just an old, sick, and disabled soldier who had not left, merely contributing his last bit of strength. But at this moment, from that decrepit body erupted a terrifying aura that surpassed the Divine King realm—he was actually also a Quasi-Monarch, shocking everyone.
"It's Ancestor Xiao Ding of the Xiao Royal Clan! Over a hundred thousand years ago, he was the peerless Divine King figure who led the entire Xiao Clan to become a generation's Royal Clan in the Ten Heavens Ancient Domain. But he later disappeared. To think he's still alive, and a Quasi-Monarch of his generation!"
The mysterious old Quasi-Monarch's true identity was recognized. He was actually the Divine King ancestor of a great Royal Clan from over a hundred thousand years ago. Having vanished for tens of thousands of years, he was long thought to have passed away in meditation. No one expected him to still be alive, though he was truly extremely aged. Even though Divine Kings possessed lifespans exceeding a hundred thousand years beyond Great Abilities, he had ultimately reached his twilight years, with the sun setting in the west, his blood energy declined, with not many years left to live.
He could have peacefully lived out his remaining days, but now he stood forward, disregarding his decrepit body and soul, unleashing powerful Quasi-Monarch oppressive might.
"Senior!"
Many human powerhouses had tears in their eyes. This was the righteous duty of a predecessor. Even in extreme old age, he still stepped forward without regard for himself, fighting for the human race.
"Ancestor!"
Some powerhouses of the Xiao Royal Clan were also present. Seeing the old man Xiao Ding, they were extremely excited, never expecting their ancestor to still be alive.
However, the three alien Quasi-Monarchs all laughed uproariously, filled with thick mockery: "An old, decrepit Quasi-Monarch who doesn't cling to his last breaths dares to show himself? Truly tired of living. Today, we'll send you off to the afterlife as well!"
"Come then!"
The old Quasi-Monarch Xiao Ding was prepared to forcibly push himself to his peak state, even if it meant paying a great price. Perhaps he would fall after this battle, but he was willing regardless.
Yet Ye Chen stopped him, smiling faintly: "Senior, your righteousness is great. But there's no need to worry about a mere three alien Quasi-Monarchs coming."
The old Quasi-Monarch Xiao Ding was startled: "Little friend, what do you mean?"
"Indeed." Ye Chen smiled at him, still calm and natural. Looking at the terrifying alien army pressing forward, he merely gave a faint smile and said, "The alien race has always liked to bully the few with their many. But do they truly think we returned without sufficient preparation?"
"Divine Kings are naturally not all we have!"
"What do you mean?" The alien powerhouses were shocked, having a rather bad premonition!
The observing powers of the All Heavens seemed to think of something, their eyes widening. Many looked at each other, finding it hard to express their shock: "Could it be—"
"Several seniors, please come out!" Ye Chen flicked his finger, sending a streak of Chaos light shooting deep into the sky.
"Hahaha—"
A hearty laugh suddenly rang out, echoing across this vast battlefield: "Little friend Battle Saint King, you flatter us old folks. We dare not say 'please'!"
"Today, let us see just how formidable the notoriously fierce alien race is!"
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
At this moment, five terrifying divine light pillars suddenly spanned the highest reaches of the sky. Then, under the watchful eyes of all, five figures were seen soaring across the heavens. Step by step, they seemed slow yet arrived swiftly, descending upon the Human Pass Fortress in the blink of an eye. All unleashed Quasi-Monarch-level great imposing might.
"Divine Kings, we have them!"
"Quasi-Monarchs, we have them too!"
Ye Chen's voice echoed across the entire battlefield, spreading widely under heaven, shaking the powers of the All Heavens.
He stood tall in the sky, looking down from a high position, gazing down upon the alien race with an overwhelming, undisguised killing intent: "Alien race, let's see today whether it will be your alien race exterminating my human race, or my human race exterminating your alien race!"
The appearance of five Quasi-Monarchs, combined with the human Quasi-Monarch, made a total of seven. Infinite Quasi-Monarch imposing might pressed back against the alien race, causing both the alien race and the powers of the All Heavens to pale!