Son of God, Qian Xun Yue!
A mysterious human Heaven's Pride who had always seemed enigmatic, even more so than Divine King Yuan Yao or Zhao Chen.
At the very least, whether it was Divine King Yuan Yao or Zhao Chen, Ye Chen had met them before and seen them in action.
But this Qian Xun Yue had always been like a dragon that shows its head but not its tail; to this day, Ye Chen had only heard some of his glorious deeds.
When Divine King Yuan Yao, Zhao Chen, and the Human Emperor's Son spoke of him, they all expressed nothing but astonishment at his peerless brilliance.
The name Son of God was not an exaggeration!
Monarch Chi Xue suddenly smiled: "Little friend, I heard you once reincarnated, your name in your previous life was Qian Yue, and this Son of God is named Qian Xun Yue. Is there any connection between you?"
Facing the Monarch's teasing, Ye Chen smiled wryly and shook his head.
He was also very curious about the mysterious Son of God, Qian Xun Yue.
In his previous life, he had been an orphan.
His name being similar to that of the Son of God, Qian Xun Yue, might be a fateful coincidence, or perhaps related to the mysterious background of his previous life.
He thought again of the mysterious moon mark between his eyebrows that had accompanied him through his past and present lives.
His previous life's origins seemed very mysterious indeed...
"Is he still in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain?"
Ye Chen asked, though he felt it was unlikely, as over the years he had asked many human forces to search for traces of this Son of God, Qian Xun Yue, but there had never been any news, as if he had completely vanished from this world.
Monarch Chi Xue shook his head: "He left many years ago, perhaps before you even set foot in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain."
"Left..." Ye Chen wasn't particularly surprised. Otherwise, if he were truly still here, this Son of God could not have turned a blind eye when the alien army attacked the human race.
"Senior, do you know where he went?"
"The Tenth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain!"
Without concealment, a very direct response.
Ye Chen's expression immediately changed.
If there was one place in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain that was the most mysterious, it would undoubtedly be the Tenth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, even more enigmatic than the Primordial Ancient Domain of the First Heavenly Realm.
The Tenth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain—a mysterious land from which the Chixue Dragon Emperor, who had shed his old body to become a pure-blooded True Dragon, had never returned. There were far too many legends about it.
Ye Chen had thought Qian Xun Yue might have left the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, but he never expected he had gone to the most mysterious Tenth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain. Even the current Ye Chen felt some trepidation towards that place.
Because the more one learned about it, the more one felt awe.
After all, throughout the ages, numerous powerful experts had gone there never to return. The Chixue Dragon Emperor of the Chilin Yaolong clan never returned. Even the peak Divine King-level Tyrant Dragon Divine Venerable, though he later returned, remained utterly silent about that place until his death, never mentioning it at all—a telling sign.
Moreover, the fact that the various Heavenly Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans had still not explored it was also telling.
That place was absolutely a forbidden land, not to be trespassed lightly, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
"This Qian Xun Yue's talent is indeed peerlessly brilliant, not inferior to yours. He possesses the bearing of a Supreme Emperor and overshadows many Emperor's Sons, Emperor's Daughters, and Immortal Dao descendants." This was Monarch Chi Xue's evaluation of Qian Xun Yue, and it was high.
In the past, the term 'Emperor's Bearing' for Heaven's Prides only referred to those Supreme Talents.
The so-called Emperor's Bearing merely meant having a sliver of hope to successfully reach that step.
But the Emperor's Bearing in Monarch Chi Xue's words was the true bearing of a Great Emperor, possessing great hope.
Otherwise, how could an ordinary Supreme Talent enter his sight?
Ye Chen nodded silently: "It's a pity we never met."
"There will be a chance in the future."
Monarch Chi Xue smiled, not dwelling on the topic further, then said: "This time I came, there is something I need to ask for your help with."
"Senior, please speak. This junior will certainly do his utmost," Ye Chen said.
Whoosh—
A ball of divine radiant light appeared in his hand, within which flickered a fist-sized mass of dark golden blood.
The moment this blood appeared, Ye Chen felt a vast dragon might manifest. The dragon-scale armor within his body immediately surfaced, clanging and resonating, emitting a terrifying crimson light as if reviving on its own, ready to shatter heaven and earth.
But under Monarch Chi Xue's suppression, everything returned to normal, though the clanging resonance remained.
Ye Chen's eyes widened in shock. This was actually dragon blood, and pure dragon blood at that—not the mixed blood of ordinary dragon clans, but thorough Origin Dragon Blood, and of an extremely high grade.
Even though the divine radiant light suppressed the vast majority of it, the sliver of dragon might that still seeped out felt like a mountain pressing down on him.
At the very least, it was the Origin Dragon Blood of a pure-blooded True Dragon at the Ancient Sovereign level, possibly even higher.
Monarch Chi Xue handed it to Ye Chen, saying: "When you have time, help me deliver this to the one hiding in the Tomb World who cannot come out."
Ye Chen, being extremely clever, immediately guessed the recipient's identity—
The Chilin Giant Dragon, the old body of the Chixue Dragon Emperor!
Could this be the Origin Dragon Blood left behind by the Chixue Dragon Emperor?
Otherwise, who in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain possessed such potent Origin Dragon Blood? Neither A Beinu nor the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor could.
But how did the Chixue Dragon Emperor's Origin Dragon Blood end up in Monarch Chi Xue's hands?
Ye Chen didn't know, but he guessed that Monarch Chi Xue was likely on very good terms with the Chixue Dragon Emperor. It was possible the Chixue Dragon Emperor left it with him before entering the Tenth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, entrusting him to deliver it.
Though he didn't quite understand why Monarch Chi Xue didn't deliver it personally.
With the latter's heaven-reaching abilities, going to the Second Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain wouldn't take much time.
"If the one in the Tomb World obtains this mass of Origin Dragon Blood, he should be able to break the shackles of death, transcend from then on, and no longer be confined to the Tomb World."
"This junior will certainly deliver it," Ye Chen accepted the task.
"Of course, I won't have you deliver it for nothing either."
Monarch Chi Xue flipped his hand again, producing two more balls of divine radiant light, each about fist-sized, also containing Origin Dragon Blood. He said: "One is for that little fellow undergoing transformation after transformation, performing the Ten Revolutions Heaven-Defying Transformation."
"The other is a gift for your soon-to-be-born child."
Ye Chen was stunned. Giving it to the heaven-defying little creature undergoing metamorphosis like a silkworm cocoon was understandable, as the Chilin Giant Dragon had said it had a great connection to the Chixue Dragon Emperor and was likely its descendant.
But gifting such precious Origin Dragon Blood to Ye Chen's future child—why?
Ye Chen felt the gift was too heavy. Suspected to be the Chixue Dragon Emperor's Origin Dragon Blood—one of the most powerful supreme existences in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain in the past—its Origin Dragon Blood was incredibly precious, of boundless value.
He hurriedly said: "Senior, this junior can help you deliver it to them, but this gift is too valuable. This junior cannot accept it."
Monarch Chi Xue smiled faintly: "It's fine, just accept it. Your child is extraordinary, suspected to be the legendary Chaos True Dragon—the same as the Primordial Dragon. Giving this now is merely to forge a bond of goodwill."
"With this mass of Origin Dragon Blood, refining the dragon vein of the Great Shang Imperial Dynasty will be easier for you, and it will be of great help to your future child."
"That child of yours, though not yet born, even if not the legendary Chaos True Dragon, is definitely an extraordinary being among pure-blooded True Dragons. This mass of Origin Dragon Blood can maximize the foundational reshaping for your child, eliminating the need to spend much unnecessary time on foundation building."
Hearing this, Ye Chen pondered.
Monarch Chi Xue's words were indeed correct. The child in A Beinu's womb carried absolute True Dragon bloodline and also his own chaos bloodline. It was highly likely to give birth to the legendary Chaos True Dragon; even the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor had said so.
One must know that the legendary Primordial Dragon, who stood shoulder to shoulder with the Heavenly Emperor, the Battle Saint Ancestor, and the Space-Time Emperor, was also a Chaos True Dragon.
It could be said that throughout the boundless Chaos Sea, from ancient times to the present, aside from the Primordial Dragon, only Ye Chen's child still gestating in A Beinu's womb was suspected to be a Chaos True Dragon. One could imagine the terrifying potential it possessed.
In the future, it might very well reach the level of the Primordial Dragon.
And the preciousness of the Chixue Dragon Emperor's Origin Dragon Blood—at the very least at the Ancient Sovereign level, and a high-level Sovereign at that—could allow a newborn pure-blooded True Dragon to complete its foundation building to the greatest extent, with an incredibly stable Dao foundation, and also maximize the unleashing of the True Dragon's potential.
But more importantly, the blood-stained future might not be far off.
At the very least, as things stood now, the alien army had already breached the Tenth Imperial Pass, forcing the return of peak human existences like Sovereign Wu Xiang and Sovereign Wu Shi. The Sealed Boundary Universe was also in a rather dangerous situation.
There wasn't much time left for Ye Chen.
Thinking of that blood-stained future—peerless yet utterly desolate—his mood grew heavy.
He knew it was difficult for him to become truly invincible. Perhaps he could suppress the blood-stained future, but he also needed sufficiently powerful companions and followers by his side.
This child suspected to be a Chaos True Dragon might be one of them.
Otherwise, even if he didn't wish for his child to go to war, the blood-stained future and the burial of friends and family by his side were things he truly did not want to face.
He also hoped the child could grow up quickly, at least having the power to protect itself and not face the withering of the blood-stained era.
"Great kindness needs no words of thanks. If Senior ever has need of this junior's help in the future, I will certainly do my utmost, not betraying this grace!"
Ye Chen cupped his fists towards Monarch Chi Xue, his words sincere.
Such a heavy gift—he could only accept it, but all this kindness would be remembered in his heart.
Hearing Ye Chen's words, ordinary people might scoff. A dignified Monarch, would he care about the gratitude of a mere Quasi-Monarch level expert?
But Monarch Chi Xue nodded with satisfaction.
Ordinary people were one thing, but Ye Chen possessed limitless potential that even Monarch Chi Xue valued. This favor might prove quite important in the future.
"Little friend, I look forward to two years from now, when you pass the final trial, become the number one, and obtain the 'Supreme' Immortal Fate."
"So, don't hide anymore."
"Fight! The more you display sufficient strength, the higher the Ten Heavens Imperial Hall's evaluation of you will be, and the 'Supreme' Immortal Fate will fall to the one with the highest evaluation!"
Monarch Chi Xue smiled lightly and left, placing high expectations on Ye Chen.
Before leaving, he lifted the blockade on the courtyard. A clear, bright voice echoed between heaven and earth: "The Battle Saint King is here."
Boom—
Instantly, the small courtyard became the focus of the world. Countless divine senses instantly spread to this place, and numerous figures shot into the sky.
Ye Chen's whereabouts were completely exposed.
But he didn't blame Monarch Chi Xue at all.
The battle blood within him gradually began to boil.
Yes.
He didn't need to hide.
If there's to be battle, then let there be battle!
Ye Chen had healed his injuries and tasted that precious Dao Tea. His cultivation had subtly advanced further, not far from the tenth Divine King Tribulation.
As long as it wasn't a Great Perfection Quasi-Monarch personally pursuing him, he dared to fight even someone like Gui Sha at the late-stage Quasi-Monarch level.
Boom— Boom—
Boom— …
In the sky, three Divine King figures appeared, emanating powerful auras. They also saw Ye Chen in the courtyard and were shocked.
Even though Ye Chen's aura was now restrained, they understood his terror better than anyone.
Though they were Divine Kings, lofty and transcendent above Great Powers, hailed as Divine Kings and very powerful, before a Quasi-Monarch they wouldn't be much harder to kill than a chicken.
"We pay our respects to the Battle Saint King, Your Excellency!"
The three Divine Kings were very respectful, without the slightest disrespect.
But secretly, they crushed communication tokens, informing the various Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans.
Ye Chen swept a cold glance over them. The chill in his gaze made them feel icy cold all over.
The three Divine Kings all felt that their secret actions, in the Battle Saint King's eyes, were so childish, so laughable, so foolish.
"Damn it, he discovered us. Run!"
Decisively, the three Divine Kings immediately turned and fled, transforming into three streaks of light shooting into the sky, scattering in different directions.
"If you had all behaved yourselves, I wouldn't kill indiscriminately. But you tried to inform the various Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans—that is your crime. Die."
Words became law!
From Ye Chen's eyes, two Chaos Heaven Swords fell, as if substantial, flashing into the sky, shattering the firmament.
Boom— Boom—
Boom—
Three bloody pillars shot into the sky, dyeing the heavens red, an abnormal phenomenon appearing.
The three Divine Kings were easily slain. The Chaos Heaven Swords also collected all their flesh, blood, and divine souls into the Chaos Great Cauldron, even devouring their origin worlds.
Unfortunately, it only expanded to ninety-nine thousand nine hundred li, still falling short of reaching one hundred thousand li in diameter!
Swoosh—
Ye Chen soared into the sky and left.
Rumble—
Not long after, two Quasi-Monarchs arrived through the air, sensing the bloody aura lingering in the sky, revealing gloomy expressions.
"He got away. Chase!"
Swoosh—
The two Quasi-Monarchs left in pursuit.
Anxia City returned to its usual peace and prosperity.
In the courtyard Ye Chen had rented, a slovenly, unkempt middle-aged man appeared—none other than the Heaven's Might War God.
His figure was ghost-like, but he didn't look in the direction Ye Chen had left, nor did he give chase.
He looked towards the white-clad, white-haired youth—the lofty Monarch Chi Xue who overlooked the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain—a deep desolation appearing on his face.
Monarch Chi Xue naturally also saw Wu Hao.
They gazed at each other, silent.
"Many years apart, you have become a Monarch, while I am still that same sorry state."
Wu Hao tilted his head back and took a swig of wine, smiling bitterly: "Time is a blade that cuts down Heaven's Prides!"
He turned and left.
At that moment, the War God body—that could block Qin Wu with a single incarnation and show invincibility below the Sovereign level—seemed much more desolate anddejected...