Finally, a Qin Family Divine King was alerted and came to the gate of the Emperor Realm. Looking at Sovereign Yan Shen, he slightly frowned and bowed. "Sovereign Yan Shen has come to visit. My Qin family has failed to welcome you properly. However, the Formless Ancient Ancestor is in deep seclusion and I'm afraid cannot appear. Please forgive us, Monarch Lord. If the Ancient Ancestor emerges from seclusion, I will naturally inform him of your visit."
Naturally, Sovereign Yan Shen could not leave immediately. On the contrary, the Sovereign's heavenly majesty emanating from his body grew increasingly dense, forcing the Qin Family Divine King before him to stagger backward uncontrollably, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He looked at Sovereign Yan Shen with a gloomy expression. "Monarch Lord, what is the meaning of this?"
Sovereign Yan Shen looked down from above, as if gazing at an ant. "This Sovereign wishes to pay his respects to the Supreme One. There is a matter of utmost importance that requires an audience."
The Qin Family Divine King said, "The Supreme Ancient Ancestor of my clan is in seclusion and is not suitable to come out to receive guests. Please, Monarch Lord, seek another day for your visit."
"Is that so?" Sovereign Yan Shen's eyes shone brilliantly as he stared at the Qin Family Divine King. "Is the Supreme One in seclusion, or has the venerable one already returned to the Sealed Boundary Universe?"
Hearing this, the Qin Family Divine King's pupils contracted slightly, but his expression remained unchanged. "Monarch Lord, I do not know what you are talking about."
Sovereign Yan Shen spoke slowly. "The Sealed Boundary Universe has been breached by the alien race's army of billions at the Tenth Imperial Pass, advancing deep within. The situation is critical. It is only natural for the Supreme One to return to the Sealed Boundary Universe to defend it. If that is truly the case, this Sovereign will leave immediately and will not disturb the Qin family."
But the Qin Family Divine King shook his head. "Monarch Lord misunderstands. The Supreme Ancient Ancestor of my clan has always been in deep seclusion and has never left."
Sovereign Yan Shen looked coldly at the Qin Family Divine King. "In that case, please allow this Sovereign to see the Supreme One in person. There is an incomparably important matter that requires discussion. This matter cannot be delayed, otherwise the consequences will be immense, far beyond what a mere Divine King like you can bear."
The Qin Family Divine King was just about to speak when, with a boom, a terrifying and boundless Sovereign's heavenly majesty swept out, directly sending the Qin Family Divine King flying and coughing blood.
The pressure emanating from Sovereign Yan Shen grew even more terrifying, far surpassing before, as if a Supreme One had descended to the mortal world, unstoppable. He said coldly, "I'll give you one more chance. Either take me to see the Supreme One, or I will wait here until the Supreme One appears."
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
At this moment, other Divine Kings of the Qin family appeared one after another, as many as forty in total. Even a Quasi-Monarch personally appeared. It was a sufficiently terrifying lineup of Divine Kings, one that even Sovereign Yan Shen could not completely ignore.
The Qin family's Quasi-Monarch personally stepped forward. He was a majestic middle-aged man, his blood energy as vast as the sea, far surpassing that of a Divine King, possessing great hope of becoming a true Ancient Monarch.
He was extremely dignified, stepping forward to stand before Sovereign Yan Shen, neither humble nor arrogant, merely giving a slight bow. "Qin Wu of the Qin family greets the Monarch Lord."
Seeing this Qin family Quasi-Monarch, Sovereign Yan Shen also revealed a trace of surprise. He could naturally see that this Qin Wu possessed great potential. Although his age was not young, easily over a hundred thousand years old, he was definitely far from reaching the end of his lifespan. At the very least, he still had half left, in the rising period of his human body, in his prime.
According to Sovereign Yan Shen's estimation, it was likely that within a thousand years, Qin Wu would be able to take that crucial step and become an Ancient Monarch, a cosmic overlord on the same level as himself.
However, that was all. As long as one did not become a true Ancient Monarch, even a Quasi-Monarch was merely a slightly stronger Divine King in the eyes of an Ancient Monarch, insufficient to pose much of a threat.
Sovereign Yan Shen's eyes returned to indifference. Only when facing Quasi-Monarch Qin Wu did he give a slight nod, showing some regard. "This Sovereign wishes to pay his respects to the Supreme One. There is an extremely important matter to discuss."
Quasi-Monarch Qin Wu straightened his spine, as straight as a spear, looking directly at Sovereign Yan Shen. "My apologies. The Supreme Ancient Ancestor of my clan is in seclusion and is not suitable to receive guests."
Sovereign Yan Shen snorted coldly. "Is the Supreme One truly just in seclusion, and not returned to the Sealed Boundary Universe?"
Hearing this, the other Qin Family Divine Kings all slightly changed color, but Qin Wu's expression remained unchanged. "The Supreme Ancient Ancestor of my clan is indeed in seclusion. This is known to all under heaven. I believe the Monarch Lord is also aware and has even personally faced the Formless Ancient Ancestor's inspections. However, if the Monarch Lord insists on seeking an audience with my clan's Supreme One, Qin Wu can enter the Supreme Ancient Ancestor's seclusion place to inquire. Of course, once the Supreme Ancient Ancestor emerges from seclusion, if the Monarch Lord does not have a truly necessary matter and provokes the Supreme Ancient Ancestor's anger, the consequences are not something we can control."
His words carried a faint warning.
Sure enough, Sovereign Yan Shen immediately changed color. Because the main purpose of his visit this time was to test whether the Sovereign of Formlessness was still in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. If the Sovereign of Formlessness was already gone, that would be one thing. But if he still existed, and Sovereign Yan Shen insisted on visiting, given the Sovereign of Formlessness's strength and domineering nature, once he took action, that level of Supreme power was far from something a mere Ancient Monarch like him could resist.
Moreover, whether the Sovereign of Formlessness had left the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain was fundamentally unknown. Currently, the speculation about his departure was merely conjecture among the various clans.
"Wait!"
Although Sovereign Yan Shen felt that the Sovereign of Formlessness had left, he could not be truly certain. Even if the possibility of him remaining in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain was only a sliver, it was not worth the risk, because that was a Supreme One.
Qin Wu looked at Sovereign Yan Shen. "Monarch Lord, please wait a moment. I will go and seek an audience with the Supreme One and inform him of your arrival."
Seeing Qin Wu's expression, the uncertainty in Sovereign Yan Shen's heart grew even stronger. He hurriedly said, "No need. This Sovereign has given it some thought. That matter is not very urgent, and I can resolve it myself. There is no need to seek an audience with the Supreme One. I shall take my leave now."
"So that's how it is." Qin Wu nodded slightly, smiling. "Since the Monarch Lord can resolve it himself, that is excellent."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Sovereign Yan Shen turned and left. Only after he had left the Qin family's Emperor Clan Ancient Realm did Qin Wu finally let out a sigh of relief, his back covered in cold sweat. Facing an Ancient Monarch, he had almost been exposed just now.
But Qin Wu's expression was very grave. "A major problem has arisen. The various clans have ultimately grown suspicious about whether the Supreme Ancient Ancestor has stayed or left. Today was just a bit of cleverness, and also because they truly fear the Supreme Ancient Ancestor's former might. Once it is truly discovered that the Supreme Ancient Ancestor is gone, the problem will be huge!"
The situation of the human race in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain was truly not good. Although they were not in direct, life-and-death conflict with the various Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans like they were with the alien race, the problem now was the addition of the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum.
The Heaven-Fall Mausoleum was a supreme land of creation, no small matter. Even the various Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans coveted it greatly, hoping to seize it. It could become a supreme land of creation, producing countless super experts, far surpassing all treasures in the world, its value immeasurable.
It was also because of the deterrence of the Sovereign of Formlessness, the human race's Supreme One, that the various Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans had to restrain their ambitions and did not dare to act for the time being. But if they knew the Sovereign of Formlessness had truly left, one could imagine that these Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans would inevitably act without regard for anything.
And surrendering the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum was also something the human race could not tolerate. At that time, perhaps the most terrifying, earth-shattering war would erupt. That was the most terrifying prospect.
"Regardless, notify the other Emperor Clans of the human race to prepare and prevent these Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans from taking action." Qin Wu spoke, his expression exceptionally grave.
The Heaven-Fall Mausoleum was the supreme land of creation for the human race's rapid rise. No matter what, they could not give it up, even if the final result would be the outbreak of war.
"I also hope that Senior Sun Sovereign can return to the Emperor Lord realm as soon as possible. At that moment, even the various Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans would have to show some fear and would not dare to contend for it."
Qin Wu sighed lightly.
The news that Sovereign Yan Shen had met with the Sovereign of Formlessness but returned empty-handed, having been frightened off, naturally spread quickly throughout the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. For a time, it also made the various Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans of the All Heavens quite wary, not daring to rashly go and investigate on their own.
Could it be that the Sovereign of Formlessness was truly still here?
The powers of the All Heavens were silently watching and waiting. No one dared to act lightly.
In this way, half a year of silence passed. The human race also temporarily gained half a year of breathing room. Taking advantage of this time, the various Emperor Clans, King Clans, and the Chaos Heavenly Mansion of the human race all achieved great breakthroughs. Many more people became Great Powers, and even in the past seventeen years, a batch of new Divine Kings had emerged.
Although most basically remained at the Half-Step Divine King or Great Power peak level, there was no doubt that the countless supreme experts' Dao inheritances within the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum had greatly accelerated their speed of becoming Divine Kings.
The powers of the All Heavens were all envious and burning with desire. The more time passed, the greater the creation the human race obtained from the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum, and countless experts would be born continuously.
This was also the reason why they coveted it.
However, as long as they were not truly certain that the Sovereign of Formlessness had left the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, they never dared to act lightly.
And on this very day, a shocking piece of news, its origin unknown, quickly spread throughout the entire Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain at an astonishing speed: "The Sovereign of Formlessness has definitely left and returned to the Sealed Boundary Universe!"
With a boom, it was as if a thunderclap of ancient taboos had exploded.
Although this news appeared suddenly, its origin unknown, and it even lacked solid evidence—as if someone had deliberately fabricated it and spread it throughout the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain—there was no doubt that it stirred up a thousand waves, causing a huge tremor throughout the human world.
For a time, the powers of the All Heavens, which had been restless, were all awakened. Without exception, they looked toward the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum stored within the Emperor Realm of the Qin Emperor Clan in the Eighth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain.
At the same time, experts from the various Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans of the All Heavens rushed toward the Eighth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, followed by countless King Clans. The myriad races of the All Heavens all gathered in the Eighth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain.
And this scene was strikingly similar. Wasn't it the same more than ten years ago when the alien race confronted the human race in a great decisive battle, gathering armies of millions at the city gates? Only now, it was replaced by the even more terrifying powers of the All Heavens.
Numerous experts appeared, streaking across the sky, descending one after another before the gate of the Emperor Realm where the Qin Emperor Clan resided in the Eighth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain.