Although Quasi-Monarchs only bear the word "Monarch" and are not true Monarchs, they are still incredibly heaven-defying, possessing a portion of a Monarch's heavenly might and abilities, remaining formidable giants difficult to match.
At this moment, even the various imperial clans and Immortal Clans grew solemn.
Many Divine Kings also changed expressions, especially the local Divine Kings of the Ten Heavens Ancient Domain. They were even more so, each revealing looks of disbelief and shock.
This was because they were far more familiar with Canglan Divine King compared to the other imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and the like. Although the Canglan Divine King who once dominated this Canglan Divine Sea was powerful, he was still within the Divine King tier, estimated to be around the Eighth or Ninth Divine King Tribulation realm.
A thousand years ago, a top-tier Divine King even came to the Canglan Divine Sea to duel Canglan Divine King. After a fierce battle lasting three days and three nights, he was defeated. However, that top-tier Divine King mentioned back then that Canglan Divine King was indeed very strong, already at the Eight Tribulation Divine King stage.
Perhaps after a thousand years, he could advance further to become a Nine Tribulation Divine King. But now, he had actually surpassed the Nine Tribulation Divine King stage and directly stepped into the Quasi-Monarch category. One had to admit this was astonishing.
In the short span of a thousand years, he had leaped from an Eight Tribulation Divine King to a Quasi-Monarch, skipping the Nine Tribulation Divine King stage entirely. It was truly remarkable.
The further one progressed in cultivation, the slower the speed of improvement.
Even for a Great Power to advance by one minor realm, without sufficient opportunities, it would take thousands or tens of thousands of years, let alone for a Divine King. It was even more so.
Considering he was once the mount of Monarch Wushi, perhaps he had received guidance from the Monarch, which allowed him to achieve this step in a short time. This was inevitably shocking.
"Leave. This is the territory of the Qin family. Within the Qin family resides a human Supreme One. The dignity of a Supreme One must not be violated. You all should know this."
Canglan Quasi-Monarch spoke. From his burly figure, an overwhelmingly powerful Divine King aura bloomed, carrying faint threads of monarchial heavenly might. The unique Quasi-Monarch prestige formed by the fusion of the two swept across the All Heavens, intimidating the various forces. Even Divine Kings would be extremely wary, not daring to approach lightly.
However, the Longevity Sword God of the Jiuyan Imperial Clan showed no fear and sneered coldly, "Canglan, although you have become a Quasi-Monarch, do you really think you alone can stop the armies of our various forces from the All Heavens?"
Under normal circumstances, Longevity Sword God might have been greatly wary, as he was merely a Divine King while the other was already a Quasi-Monarch—a significant gap between them.
But now, it wasn't just him alone. Behind him were numerous imperial clans and Immortal Clans. Even if a Quasi-Monarch was powerful, it wouldn't be enough to contend against so many experts from imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and royal clans.
Canglan Quasi-Monarch's expression darkened slightly. However, with a flash in his hand, a trident appeared. It was pitch black like ink, yet shimmered with a faint blue light, causing the vast Divine Sea to tremble. Although he spoke no words, this action said it all.
"Hmph, a mere newly-advanced Quasi-Monarch dares to be so arrogant."
A cold snort rang out, exploding across the All Heavens.
Visible to the naked eye, from deep within the army, ten supremely powerful Quasi-Monarch auras suddenly erupted, condensing into massive, towering pillars of light.
Ten Quasi-Monarchs appeared. They were part of the foundation of the various imperial clans and Immortal Clans from the All Heavens. Naturally, they couldn't lack super-powerful experts of this level.
They were as dazzling as heavenly suns, each enveloped in blazing divine radiance, with Great Dao laws manifesting solemnly. Divine King Spirits appeared and circled around them like divine lords revered by the All Heavens. They stepped forward, instantly seizing the imposing momentum between heaven and earth, revered by all races.
"Star Sky Burial Ground!"
One of them, whose true appearance was unclear, acted immediately upon appearing. He formed hand seals, manifesting a domain of the Star Sky, as if real, with the sun, moon, and stars materializing within. His methods were world-shaking—this was the power of a Quasi-Monarch. Even Divine King Spirits were transformed into suns, moons, and stars within it.
Under this strike, the vast Canglan Divine Sea suddenly exploded, sending up endless mist as it blasted towards Canglan Quasi-Monarch.
"It's Star Sky Quasi-Monarch, a top-tier figure who has been a Quasi-Monarch for many years. He actually appeared today!"
Someone exclaimed in shock, recognizing the identity of the attacker—the legendary Star Sky Quasi-Monarch.
Star Sky Quasi-Monarch was not from an imperial clan or Immortal Clan. He was a peerless figure born from a local royal clan of the Ten Heavens Ancient Domain, a generation-defining talent with the potential to prove his Dao and become an Ancient Monarch. In fact, this had been proven. Although his age was advanced now, he had been a Quasi-Monarch for many years. It was said the origin world within his body had mostly transformed towards a true origin world. Within a hundred years, he would take the final step to become a future Monarch.
As soon as he made his move, it was a heaven-defying technique, manifesting the Star Sky. Moreover, it was no ordinary Star Sky; the sun, moon, and stars within were all transformed from his Divine King Spirits. His combat power was world-shaking. This strike could annihilate Eight or Nine Tribulation Divine Kings, terrifying to the extreme.
Naturally, Canglan Quasi-Monarch was no ordinary figure either. He snorted coldly, transformed with a shake, and behind him appeared an immense figure, vaguely resembling the vastness and grandeur of the Star Sky, far larger than stars, stretching hundreds of thousands of li.
Upon its appearance, the void in this part of heaven and earth completely solidified.
"Inverse Whale Tenfold Slaughter!"
Accompanied by Canglan Quasi-Monarch's loud shout, the colossal body of the Star Sky Giant Whale behind him, spanning over two hundred thousand li, swayed with immense flexibility. Its whale tail swept forth fiercely, directly smashing against the descending Star Sky Burial Ground technique.
Boom—
The clash between two Quasi-Monarchs naturally possessed extraordinary might, affecting a range of hundreds of thousands to millions of li. Even an ordinary Divine King, if accidentally touched by the aftermath, could easily be blasted into ashes by the Quasi-Monarch's residual power.
Within, the Star Sky exploded, and the ancient, vast giant whale was shattered to pieces.
Vaguely, numerous dissipating Divine King Spirits could be seen.
The seemingly simple strike from the two Quasi-Monarchs actually utilized multiple Divine King Spirits, containing them within, employing peerless techniques far surpassing those of Divine Kings. Even a super Divine King would absolutely be turned to ashes with one strike, dead beyond dead.
During this, Canglan Quasi-Monarch's burly, tall figure fiercely retreated over a dozen steps. Each step covered over a thousand li, and below, deep voids reaching a thousand li into the Divine Sea appeared where the force was dissipated.
He finally retreated over ten thousand li before slowly coming to a stop.
He looked gravely at Star Sky Quasi-Monarch, whose figure remained as immovable as a mountain. Although both were Quasi-Monarchs, the other was clearly stronger by a notch. However, it was indeed as the other said—he was merely a newly-advanced Quasi-Monarch, while the other had been a Quasi-Monarch for many years, with a far denser monarchial heavenly might about him. He would soon undergo ultimate sublimation, take the final step, and become a true Ancient Monarch.
Star Sky Quasi-Monarch, however, showed a slight hint of surprise. "To withstand such a strike from me and only retreat without injury... I must say, you are indeed quite powerful for a newly-advanced Quasi-Monarch."