However, the imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and other forces from the All Heavens all had their expressions change slightly. To become a Deputy Hall Master of the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace, one was undoubtedly extraordinary. Even Ancient Monarchs were not qualified; only those of that level—
Monarchs!
Without a doubt, the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace naturally possessed true Monarchs. Otherwise, it would not have been able to intimidate the imperial clans and Immortal Clans of the All Heavens.
“Chi Xue pays her respects to the Supreme One!”
The Deputy Hall Master of the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace was very composed. She cupped her fists toward the Sovereign of Formlessness, not arriving with the intense pressure one might imagine, but rather like an ordinary person.
But everyone knew this was Chi Xue Dijun of the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace, a true Monarch who deserved the title. She had appeared when the imperial clans and Immortal Clans of the All Heavens descended upon the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, giving warnings to the various imperial clans and Immortal Clans.
“Fellow Daoist, please take a seat.”
The Sovereign of Formlessness nodded slightly, waving his hand to manifest a divine throne in the void. Chi Xue Dijun of the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace did not refuse and sat down.
“On behalf of the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace, Chi Xue congratulates the human race on eliminating the great enemy of the alien race. Supreme One, this is our congratulatory gift from the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace!”
With a wave of her hand, a radiant silver stone appeared. Though called a stone, it was engraved with the myriad Daos of the All Heavens, extremely extraordinary. Even the Ancient Monarchs present were stirred, revealing looks of astonishment.
“This is—the Heavenly Dao Truth Stone!”
Gasps of shock echoed through the great hall, even from the Ancient Monarchs of the All Heavens.
All because this piece of Heavenly Dao Truth Stone was too extraordinary, a truly priceless treasure.
Though slightly inferior to Chaos Nine Immortal Gold, the difference was minimal. It similarly belonged to the top-tier category of supreme divine materials. Legend said it could only be nurtured within the cosmic origin, and only a small amount at that.
It must be known that the Heavenly Dao Truth Stone was nurtured by the cosmic origin, naturally engraved with the myriad Daos of the All Heavens, and even bore traces of the Heavenly Dao itself. Its value was not much less than Chaos Immortal Gold. Even many Supreme Ones used Heavenly Dao Truth Stone to forge their own supreme battle weapons.
In the outside world, even a fist-sized piece was enough to stir boundless bloody storms, tempting Ancient Monarchs, not much less than Chaos Immortal Gold.
A head-sized piece could drive countless powerhouses to madness, making Ancient Monarchs covetous.
The Heavenly Dao Truth Stone presented by Chi Xue Dijun before them was a full cubic meter—one meter in length, width, and height—truly astonishing.
Such a large piece was enough to forge the most supreme weapon.
“If this Heavenly Dao Truth Stone were given to me, it would be enough to refine an unparalleled battle weapon, far surpassing the Dao weapons I currently use,” an Ancient Monarch from an imperial clan murmured softly, his eyes unable to conceal an endless blaze of fervor, even greed. He very much wanted to immediately seize this piece of Heavenly Dao Truth Stone.
Not just him, the other Ancient Monarchs from imperial clans and Immortal Clans felt the same, let alone other powerhouses. All were covetous and burning with desire, unable to hide that greed.
“Hmph!”
A cold snort exploded—it was Wushi Dijun, sweeping a cold gaze over the powerhouses of the various major forces, making their scalps tingle. Only then did everyone remember that this was a gift from the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace to the human race’s Sovereign of Formlessness.
Instantly, all their scalps went numb!
Whether it was the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace or the Sovereign of Formlessness as a Supreme One, neither was someone they could afford to provoke.
Even within the human race, they marveled at the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace’s grand gesture.
However, the Sovereign of Formlessness looked at this piece of Heavenly Dao Truth Stone but did not immediately accept it. He merely smiled faintly, “The Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace’s gift is too heavy. One should not accept rewards without merit. Please take it back.”
The Heavenly Dao Truth Stone was of immense value even to Ancient Monarchs, but the Sovereign of Formlessness was a Supreme One. In the past, Tianhuang was forged from Nine Tribulations Gold. Though the Heavenly Dao Truth Stone was precious, he was not particularly moved.
Moreover, one does not visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. The Sovereign of Formlessness did not believe the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace would simply give away such an invaluable Heavenly Dao Truth Stone for nothing.
Everyone present gasped in shock. To refuse such a massive cubic meter of Heavenly Dao Truth Stone—truly worthy of a Supreme One, possessing great magnanimity.
Hearing this, Chi Xue Dijun was also slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting the Sovereign of Formlessness to politely decline. However, she did not take it back. Cupping her fists, she said, “Supreme One, the Hall Master said this is because you blocked the invasion of the alien race’s Great Emperor and, on behalf of our Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace, punished the three Monarchs of the alien race who secretly infiltrated. This is the gift you deserve.”
The Sovereign of Formlessness no longer refused and accepted it, smiling, “Since that is the case, I shall respectfully comply. Please convey my thanks to the Hall Master of the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace.”
“Agreed,” Chi Xue Dijun said.
After all, she was a Monarch of her generation and represented the behemoth that was the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace. Before the Sovereign of Formlessness, Chi Xue Dijun was not particularly nervous or restrained. They conversed and laughed, and suddenly she spoke up, “Supreme One, the Hall Master mentioned that you returned with the human reinforcements from the Primordial Ancient Domain beyond the Primordial Divine Sea. May I ask, did you also come into contact with the forbidden existence of that Primordial Ancient Domain?”
“I came into contact with it and nearly engaged in battle,” the Sovereign of Formlessness did not conceal it, shocking the countless powerhouses of various forces within the Imperial Hall.
Not all forces came from the ancient cosmos of the outside world. Many had been in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain since ancient times, having experienced the Dark Blood Era of the past. They knew the terror of the Primordial Beast Calamity that erupted in the Primordial Ancient Domain back then, which forced the myriad races to unite. Ancestors from the Nine Clans and Eighteen Nations led their people here, and the ancestral gods of various races joined forces, paying a heavy price to finally repel the terrifying existence of the Primordial Ancient Beasts, quelling the Primordial Beast Calamity. Thus, the Ancestral God Pass was established, standing to this day.
But some ancient clans that have been passed down to the present know some mysterious matters. For example, the Divine King of Zhoutian City—the Ancient Monarch-level ancestral god of this clan participated in the most peak battle back then and vaguely mentioned that behind the Dark Blood Era, there was a massive hidden hand manipulating everything.
The invasion of the Primordial Beast Calamity into the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain was already terrifying enough, but the most terrifying was the hidden hand behind it all, manipulating everything. It never emerged, but some ancestral gods, in order to quell the Primordial Beast Calamity, ventured deep into the Primordial Ancient Domain at all costs, only to vanish without a trace thereafter, unknown to the world.
Now, the Sovereign of Formlessness actually brought human reinforcements from the Primordial Ancient Domain on the other side of the Primordial Divine Sea. He likely knew the shocking secrets there.
Chi Xue Dijun also revealed a trace of astonishment, not expecting the Sovereign of Formlessness to have come into contact with the forbidden existence of the Primordial Ancient Domain and nearly engaged in battle.
However, she glanced at the ten Ancient Monarchs of the Mythical Emperor Domain, nodded slightly, and did not dwell on this topic, though her gaze held a profound meaning.
After conversing for a while, Chi Xue Dijun bid farewell and prepared to leave. Finally, she addressed the younger generation of the All Heavens in the Imperial Hall in a clear voice, “Everyone, the competition among the younger generation has been ongoing for over a hundred years. The Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace has witnessed all your performances. Therefore, the Hall Master has ordered that the final trial will begin twenty years from now. This trial will be located in the Tenth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain. Whoever becomes the number one in this trial will receive the ‘Supreme’ Immortal Fate left behind jointly by the Supreme Ones of the All Heavens. I hope you all strive hard.”
“Everyone, I shall take my leave first. Enjoy the feast!”
“Supreme One, the Hall Master hopes you will visit the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace when you have time.”
Whoosh—
Chi Xue Dijun left, her figure vanishing into the horizon. The Sovereign of Formlessness responded, “Inform the Hall Master that I will personally visit the Ten Heavenly Emperor Palace when I have time.”
Thus ended the dialogue between the two figures who currently dominated the rise and fall of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain.