Faintly visible, the other side of the Universe Passage seemed to lead to the central region of the universe, where an unimaginably vast continent stood towering at the very heart of the cosmos.
Upon that immense continent, as if sensing the aura of the Universe Passage, one ancient Great Emperor after another, proud and peerless throughout the ages, began to awaken. Each possessed an aura that suppressed all eras, an overwhelming presence that seemed to look down upon the passage of time itself, emanating back through the Universe Passage.
One alien race Great Emperor appeared beside the Universe Passage. His Emperor aura was boundless and immeasurable, without end. Looking down from a commanding height upon the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, he transmitted an emotionless voice: "Have you exterminated the human race and seized the 'Supreme' immortal fate?"
Within the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, the alien race Primordial Times Sovereign of the Brahman Imperial Clan, though covered in blood, still knelt respectfully on the ground, shamefaced as he replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty the Great Emperor, our various clans have not yet completed the task, but there is one matter I must report to you, which is that Wu—"
Boom—
A Supreme might struck the alien race Primordial Times Sovereign like lightning, instantly shattering him, body and divine soul utterly annihilated.
The figure of the Sovereign of Formlessness appeared before the Universe Passage. Though his form was of normal human size, his imposing presence was not the least bit diminished. He looked at the alien race Great Emperor on the other side of the passage and said, "Great Emperor Mohe, it's been a long time."
Great Emperor Mohe, located within the Alien Ancient Universe, looked at the Sovereign of Formlessness in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain on the other side of the Universe Passage. Even as an ancient Great Emperor, a trace of astonishment flickered across his face. "You are the Sovereign of Formlessness? Weren't you annihilated by Dark Heaven, your divine soul extinguished? How could you possibly still be alive?"
The Sovereign of Formlessness replied, "Indeed. The Dark Heaven Emperor struck when I was severely wounded, and he did extinguish my divine soul. I just don't know, after that final blow, after an entire epoch has passed, whether he has recovered or not?"
His words were calm, but the killing intent hidden beneath them was palpable to all.
Back then, two alien race Monarchs and seven peerless Sovereigns had joined forces to besiege the Sovereign of Formlessness, even setting up layer upon layer of traps, including an Emperor-level killing formation. Yet, the Sovereign of Formlessness had slaughtered all the alien race powerhouses and fought his way out.
In the end, it was the Dark Heaven Emperor who struck at all costs, slaying the Sovereign of Formlessness.
But it was precisely because of the Sovereign of Formlessness's deathbed counterattack that a Great Emperor like Dark Heaven was nearly dragged down, losing half his peak Emperor life, suffering severe wounds that shocked the entire Alien Ancient Universe.
Back then, the Dark Heaven Emperor had intended to completely obliterate the Sovereign of Formlessness's corpse to prevent any possibility of resurrection. Unexpectedly, an accident occurred—the sacred corpse of the Sovereign of Formlessness vanished. Now, the most dreaded scenario had come to pass: the Sovereign of Formlessness had been resurrected.
"Sovereign of Formlessness!"
Suddenly, a terrifying roar erupted from the Alien Ancient Universe, shaking the entire Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. A being far more powerful than the Dark Sun Monarch by countless times appeared, one whose demonic light rolled like waves, whose demonic sun illuminated all heavens. He descended before the Universe Passage.
The Dark Heaven Emperor!
The Dark Heaven Emperor gazed at the Sovereign of Formlessness. His colossal Emperor form seemed poised to charge through the Universe Passage. Infinite Emperor might surged forth, causing the Universe Passage itself to tremble violently, swaying as if on the verge of collapse at any moment.
"Are the ancient Great Emperors of the alien race also planning to cross over?" The various powers of the All Heavens felt their hearts pounding with fear.
If an ancient Great Emperor were to cross over, the impact on the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain would be profound and far-reaching.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
But the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain was extraordinary. Beyond the heavens, one Supreme Imprint after another manifested. Numerous Supreme auras spread, and infinite might instantly surged toward the Universe Passage.
This was a great world jointly created and left behind by the Emperor Sovereigns and Supreme Immortals of the All Heavens in ancient times, even surpassing the Chaos Sacred World. Even the Dark Heaven Emperor could not cross over; he was forcefully blocked by the auras of the All Heavens' Supreme Ones.
As powerful as the Dark Heaven Emperor was, it was impossible. Just like the seals of the Chaos Burial Ground, which had made it extremely difficult for the five ancient Emperors to cross over back then, the Supreme Imprints of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain were no fewer than those seals, making it even more impossible to break through.
"Ah—"
The Dark Heaven Emperor roared, filled with rage. The Sovereign of Formlessness, whom he had slain with his own hands, had returned to life and was right there, yet he could not kill him. He bellowed, "Sovereign of Formlessness, dare you cross over and fight me? I could suppress and kill you with one hand!"
Clearly, being dragged down and losing half his peak Emperor life by the Sovereign of Formlessness's deathbed counterattack had been a major blow to the Dark Heaven Emperor.
"Agreed!"
To everyone's surprise, the Sovereign of Formlessness actually agreed and charged into the Universe Passage. The human race powerhouses were startled, and Monarch Wushi shouted, "Master, don't fall for the alien race's trick!"
The Dark Heaven Emperor also revealed a smile of success. Once the Sovereign of Formlessness entered the Alien Ancient Universe, he would never be able to leave.
Even if the Sovereign of Formlessness had become a Supreme One, did the Alien Ancient Universe lack ancient Great Emperors?
But at that very moment, the Sovereign of Formlessness suddenly halted, stopping before the Universe Passage and advancing no further. The Dark Heaven Emperor grew anxious inwardly, but a mocking smile appeared on his face. "What's wrong? Are you afraid?"
"Indeed, I am afraid," the Sovereign of Formlessness actually nodded, then sneered. "Dark Heaven, do you think I would fall for your alien race's tricks again? If it were just you alone, I, Qin Wuxiang, would have no fear. But there are numerous ancient Great Emperors lying in ambush. Did you really think I would be foolish enough to fall into your trap? I was just deceiving you. I didn't expect you to actually believe it. Hahaha—"
He threw his head back and laughed heartily, thoroughly enjoying himself.
"Coward!" The Dark Heaven Emperor was annoyed and snorted coldly, though a flicker of anger was hidden in his eyes.
The Sovereign of Formlessness was not the least bit angered. Instead, he let out another hearty laugh. "Say what you like. But there is one thing you should know: today, none of your alien race will be able to leave."
Swish—
A Supreme light descended, directly seizing an alien race Primordial Times Sovereign and imprisoning him nearby. It was none other than the Dark Sun Monarch of the Dark Heaven Imperial Clan, utterly powerless to resist before the Sovereign of Formlessness.
"Imperial Ancestor, save me!"
The Dark Sun Monarch pleaded in terror, begging the Dark Heaven Emperor for mercy.
Primordial Times Sovereigns were not necessarily unafraid of death. On the contrary, having held high positions and great power for many years, they feared death all the more, yearning for eternal life. Thus, he begged for mercy.
Even if begging was shameful, at least he could survive.
The Dark Heaven Emperor looked down from his commanding height upon the Sovereign of Formlessness below. Though he spoke no words, endless killing intent radiated from him. If not for the obstruction of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, he would have crossed over immediately to slay the Sovereign of Formlessness.
"Dark Heaven, if you have the guts, come over!"
The Sovereign of Formlessness spoke slowly, one hand gripping the Dark Sun Monarch's head. Supreme power erupted, directly obliterating everything within the mud-pill palace, including the divine soul.
The Dark Sun Monarch's eyes dimmed, and he fell into eternal silence.