Ye Chen was slightly pleased.
Indeed, the power of time combined with the power of space, layered upon each other, could increase speed manyfold, reaching an astonishing level.
This time, it took less than half an hour, only a small half-hour, to return to the starting point.
The speed was so fast it could be said to have doubled, a complete limit-breaking improvement, which greatly delighted the Age Heavenly Beast. It never expected it could be enhanced to this extent, firmly believing it could now rival the speed of a true Ancient Monarch.
Ye Chen dismounted from the Age Heavenly Beast. Having successfully refined two Quasi-Monarch puppets and also subdued the Eternal Ancient Quasi-Monarch, this Age Heavenly Beast, as a mount, his gains were not small.
But now, what was even more important was actually the Yan Shen Monarch!
The numerous rare treasures obtained from the All Heavens Forces were all prepared specifically for refining an Ancient Monarch-level puppet.
Ye Chen did not immediately begin refining. Instead, he sat cross-legged in meditation, wanting to restore his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak state.
After all, refining Quasi-Monarch puppets was quite draining on one's essence, energy, and spirit, and refining an Ancient Monarch-level puppet allowed for absolutely no mistakes. Otherwise, the final puppet's grade would likely be greatly disappointing.
Just then, news came from the outside world. Emissaries from the All Heavens Forces had arrived to negotiate with the human race for the exchange and release of the suppressed All Heavens Forces experts.
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's mind stirred. He stopped his recuperation and, with a *whoosh*, left the Extinction Emperor World.
*Dong—*
The great bell of the Imperial City tolled, resounding throughout the entire Emperor World, signifying the occurrence of an extremely important event.
The emissaries from the All Heavens Forces had arrived, appearing before the Emperor World on the Canglan Divine Sea.
Human Divine Kings, acting as representatives and emissaries, had already personally gone to the human pass fortress to welcome the arrival of the All Heavens Forces.
Even as enemies, the human race, being a great clan, could not lack the demeanor of a great clan.
The gates of the Emperor World opened, and numerous divine ships entered the Emperor World one after another, swiftly sailing towards the Eternal Imperial City located at the center of the Emperor World.
The number of emissaries dispatched by the All Heavens Forces was not small—a full hundred people. Moreover, every Emperor Clan and Immortal Clan had sent emissaries, and all were Divine Kings.
Leading them were a full five Quasi-Monarchs, from Emperor Clans, Immortal Clans, and also from the Ten Heavens Ancient Domain.
These were emissaries, but also a relatively astonishing lineup, not much inferior to the force that had previously attacked the human race. It was quite startling.
Clearly, this was also a form of intimidation by the All Heavens Forces towards the human race.
Even though a batch had been suppressed, the All Heavens Forces had not yet exhausted their talent; they still possessed numerous supreme experts.
Unfortunately, Ye Chen already knew the details of the All Heavens Forces. Even if they still had experts, they would definitely not be much stronger than that suppressed batch, being roughly on par.
This time, the meeting between the emissaries of both sides naturally took place in the Imperial Hall.
The All Heavens Forces did not send an Ancient Monarch, so the human race's three Ancient Monarchs naturally did not appear either.
On the human side, led by the four Quasi-Monarchs Qin Wu, Di Qiong, Xiao Ding, and Canglan, numerous Divine Kings appeared to meet the emissaries of the All Heavens Forces.
"Hahaha, it is my honor, Xu, to have the privilege of meeting the four Quasi-Monarchs of the human race," one of the Quasi-Monarchs among the numerous All Heavens Forces emissaries laughed heartily, appearing quite rough and straightforward. He was relatively tall and burly, standing two heads taller than ordinary people.
This was an Immortal Clan Quasi-Monarch. Though rough, brilliant immortal light swirled around his body, his immortal aura imposing, making people dare not look directly at him.
On the human side, the four Quasi-Monarchs Qin Wu and the others cupped their fists from a distance, saying, "We never expected Quasi-Monarch Xu Que of the Void Heaven Immortal Clan to come in person. Your esteemed presence is an honor for our human race."
Both sides were very polite, exchanging a few pleasantries.
If one didn't know about the astonishing great war that had erupted before, an uninformed person might think the two sides were old friends chatting happily.
After a few brief courtesies, formal negotiations did not begin immediately.
The official negotiations were scheduled for the next day.
"Attendants, lead the emissaries of the various clans to reside on the Divine Islands."
Under Qin Wu's direction, the emissaries of the All Heavens Forces were accommodated on various Divine Islands, receiving excellent treatment that fully displayed the demeanor of a great clan.
During this period, these emissaries from various clans did not stay on their assigned Divine Islands. Instead, they wandered all over the Emperor World.
Regarding this, except for some forbidden areas like the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum and the Imperial City, the Qin family allowed their exploration, turning a blind eye.
The human experts were well aware of their intentions. On one hand, they wanted to explore some secrets of the human race. On another, they wanted to find that batch of suppressed All Heavens Forces experts, to learn exactly where they were imprisoned. Yet another aim was to explore the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum.
Unfortunately, the human race had long been on guard. Even if Quasi-Monarchs came, they would have no way.
The five Quasi-Monarchs of the All Heavens Forces all slightly frowned. Then, their figures moved, soaring into the sky and charging into the clouds. Clearly, they intended to head for the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum, which floated in the starry sky outside the Emperor World's domain.
"Esteemed Emissaries, the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum is a Forbidden Land of our human race. Outsiders may not set foot there."
Beneath the starry sky, several Divine Kings appeared. Even facing supreme Quasi-Monarchs, they showed no fear, their expressions carrying a hint of coldness.
"Step aside."
The five Quasi-Monarchs coldly shouted. Strands of Quasi-Monarch aura, far surpassing Divine King pressure, emanated from their bodies, causing the expressions of the several Divine Kings guarding the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum to change.
"This is a human Forbidden Land. Unauthorized entry is forbidden."
The four human Divine Kings remained unmoving like mountains, impossible to dislodge.
Frowning, the five Quasi-Monarchs were about to take action, very much hoping to explore the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum, even to find a way to take it away.
Suddenly, at this moment, they abruptly felt a sense of creeping horror, as if they were being watched by some peerlessly fierce creature.
Following this eerie feeling, they looked over and discovered that beneath the starry sky, a figure had appeared at some unknown time. It appeared slender and heroic, with black hair loosely flowing, a faint moon mark between his brows, looking at them coldly.
"Battle Saint King!"
Seeing this person, how could they not know his identity? They never expected the famous Battle Saint King to appear as well.
Ye Chen said, "I heard you want to barge into my human race's Forbidden Land?"
The words were calm, but the tone carried a chilling edge. Anyone could feel the undisguised coldness beneath the Battle Saint King's words.
Naturally, the five Quasi-Monarchs swept their gaze around and discovered that the most terrifying Great Emperor reincarnation body had not appeared. They secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as that terrifying Dao body wasn't present, even if it was the Battle Saint King, they wouldn't feel any apprehension.
"What, you seem somewhat disappointed that it's only me who has appeared."
Ye Chen revealed a trace of a cold smile.
"Battle Saint King, you misunderstand. We will leave now."
The five Quasi-Monarchs, including Xu Que, sighed slightly. Since the Battle Saint King had come, they knew there was no chance to continue snooping around the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum now.
Ye Chen did not stop them, merely smiling. A small figure appeared behind him.
Seeing the Great Emperor reincarnation body suddenly appear, the five Quasi-Monarchs immediately fell silent, as quiet as cicadas in winter, feeling fortunate they hadn't taken action earlier. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
Ye Chen gave a cold laugh. He actually very much wanted to keep these five Quasi-Monarchs and enslave them as servants.
But there is an old saying: when two states are at war, their emissaries are not to be killed. Unless absolutely necessary, he still would not take action.