This was a magnificent crown, crafted entirely of purple-gold crystal, translucent and sparkling.
It had nine sharp points, each inlaid with a star gemstone that shimmered brilliantly.
The Nine-Pointed Purple-Gold Crown seemed like the most outstanding divine artifact between heaven and earth, radiating dazzling purple radiance, with starlight interweaving and reflecting. It also emanated an intangible, supreme and matchless majesty, like the emperor of all things in the world, capable of subduing everything.
Among those present, aside from Ye Chen, even Ancient Talents like Yang Wushuang felt an urge to kneel and submit, just like commoners facing a lofty emperor.
However, the crown was flawed, missing a crucial part—the gemstone that should have been embedded in the center had vanished, leaving only an empty socket, as if it had lost its most important corner, making one feel deeply regretful.
Ye Chen reached out with a beckoning motion, and without any obstruction, this crown, which seemed to possess the greatest majesty between heaven and earth despite its flaw, drifted down and landed quietly in Ye Chen's hand. A stream of information transmitted from it—
“True King Divine Crown, missing the most important True King Star Stone. If the crown is completed, you may obtain this seat's legacy...”
So it was indeed...
Ye Chen understood. As he had guessed, this was a True King Divine Crown, an unparalleled divine crown that only a few of the most powerful contenders for the Human Sovereign position on the path of the Human Sovereign could obtain, hailed as the True King Divine Crown.
In his previous life, he had also possessed one, though it had likely shattered in the final battle. In the contemporary Human Sovereign contention, Immortal True Kings like the Yuan Yao Divine King would undoubtedly each possess one, as they were the most powerful True King figures, qualified to be bestowed with it.
Yet Ye Chen had not even stepped beyond the Tian Du Continent to participate in the true Human Sovereign contention, and he had unexpectedly obtained one in advance. Although it was somewhat defective, this was something even Young Kings like King Hao and the Flame Dragon King were not qualified to possess.
Moreover, this flawed divine crown also contained the legacy of the September Great Power. As long as the crown was completed, one could obtain his Great Sage-level legacy.
Ye Chen was not surprised by such a contingency plan. As an ancient Great Sage revered across the Myriad Domains, one who had participated in the Human Sovereign contention in ancient times and become one of the strongest, obtaining the True King Divine Crown, the vision of the September Great Power was extraordinarily profound.
If simply climbing the Cyan Stone Heavenly Staircase and reaching the final gate could grant his legacy, it would be too simple—so simple it felt unreal.
The standards of every ancient Great Sage were exceedingly high. Even as a Young King, reaching the Great Sage realm was extremely difficult. Being a King was not necessarily remarkable; perhaps only one might emerge across several great domains. But looking across the vast myriad realms, quite a few could still be born.
However, Great Sages were absurdly few. Throughout the ages, there could never be too many. Each one had been a peerless genius in their youth, and becoming the strongest King was not difficult for them. Therefore, the inheritors they selected must also be the strongest Kings, not just any King.
Yet the information left by the September Great Power within the flawed divine crown indicated that the most important True King Star Stone was not on the Tian Du Continent. He had placed it somewhere within the myriad realms. Naturally, obtaining his True King Divine Crown would require another trial.
The True King Divine Crown was the most powerful credential for contenders in the Human Sovereign contention and also contained mysterious secrets. The legacy of the September Great Power was also immensely important. Therefore, Ye Chen had to find that True King Star Stone lost within the myriad realms, no matter what.
Buzz—
Ye Chen opened his palm, and this flawed True King Divine Crown floated and sank between his fingers, flowing with iridescent light and shimmering with unique brilliance. Moreover, a supreme and matchless aura of the Great Dao flowed from it. Aside from Ye Chen, all the other young powerhouses felt their hearts tremble with reverence, wanting to prostrate themselves.
Boom—
Suddenly, from the deepest, unknown part of the ancient hall where the King's Ancient Gate was located, a rumbling sound echoed. There was actually another stone door there, slowly opening.
Everyone was astonished and rushed forward, but they did not act recklessly. They stood before the stone door, peering inside, and were immediately somewhat shocked.
Beyond the stone door was an expansive inner space. It wasn't very large, only about a hundred zhang in length and width, but it was filled with flowing light and overflowing fragrance. Inside was actually a medicine field, planted with numerous precious Heaven and Earth Treasures.
Moreover, each Heaven and Earth Treasure grew more robust and abundant than those on the Tian Du Continent, clearly having at least a thousand years of medicinal age, possibly even more.
“Hmm?” Ye Chen was startled. He distinctly saw several particularly special Heaven and Earth Treasures that actually contained a mysterious aura of the Dao, making them even more unique compared to the others.
“That's... a Ten-Thousand-Year Medicine Treasure!”
Once a Heaven and Earth Treasure's medicinal age exceeds ten thousand years, its medicinal efficacy increases manyfold. Not only can it revive the dead and regenerate flesh and bone, but it also has the divine effect of prolonging life.
It could be said that even within the myriad realms, this kind of Ten-Thousand-Year Medicine Treasure could absolutely provoke struggles among those ancient recluses whose lifespans were nearing their limits.
The misty medicinal energy formed a dense, multicolored fragrant fog. Just a casual breath could refresh one's mind and invigorate the spirit.
The young powerhouses were all dumbfounded, their eyes then gleaming with greed. This medicine field, a hundred zhang in length and width, who knew how many Heaven and Earth Treasures were planted within? As far as the eye could see, they were everywhere—a true land of creation and treasure.
Ye Chen marveled. This was likely a medicine field where the September Great Power had once planted Heaven and Earth Treasures. Even the soil used for planting was Heavenly God Soil, a type of divine soil most suitable for cultivating medicinal treasures. Across the myriad realms, it was a rare and priceless kind. The Heaven and Earth Treasures grown in it were far more exquisite and effective than others, surpassing them by more than a notch.
Moreover, many Heaven and Earth Treasures in the medicine field had reached the level of Ten-Thousand-Year Medicine Treasures, but ultimately could not withstand the erosion of time and had withered and rotted. However, their essence had not dissipated; instead, it was absorbed by the Heavenly God Soil, nourishing the numerous other Heaven and Earth Treasures, forming a subtle cycle.
Truly worthy of being the backyard medicine field of an ancient Great Sage—everything appeared extraordinary.
Even Old Yan couldn't help but drift out, clicking his tongue in amazement: “Little Chen, you've really stepped in dog shit luck, gaining so many Heaven and Earth Treasures out of thin air, each at least thousands of years old, and even Ten-Thousand-Year Medicine Treasures.”
Ye Chen couldn't help but laugh heartily. Wasn't that the truth?
The others were also amazed and wanted to pick them, but ultimately did not move, because the rightful owner was still present. They did not dare, and moreover, they feared Ye Chen's King-level strength.
Ye Chen smiled. The medicine field was large, and he did not monopolize it entirely. However, all the most precious medicinal herbs at the Ten-Thousand-Year Medicine Treasure level were picked one by one—there were as many as twenty-three, an incomparably priceless collection.
Other Heaven and Earth Treasures that were useful to him and also quite rare were dug up. Even entire patches of Heavenly God Soil were taken away by him, leaving everyone dumbfounded. Wasn't this digging too thoroughly? He wasn't even willing to leave a single grain of sand behind.
But how could they know that this soil used for planting Heaven and Earth Treasures was even rarer and more priceless than the vast majority of the treasures themselves?
In the end, the other young powerhouses each obtained three or four Heaven and Earth Treasures. Close friends like Xia Yang and the Ancient Talents received slightly more, all with medicinal ages exceeding a thousand years. The vast majority of the rest were obtained by Ye Chen.
But no one dared to say anything, because this fortune should have belonged to Ye Chen alone.
The Great Sage's medicine field, a hundred zhang in length and width, was completely emptied by Ye Chen and stored in Old Yan's ancient ring. This was an extremely abundant wealth that would be of great use in the future.
It could be said that with the Void Dao Divine Blood, the True King Divine Crown, countless Heaven and Earth Treasures, and Heavenly God Soil, Ye Chen's journey on the King's Ancient Path could be considered a triumphant return with a full haul.
These were gifts left by the September Great Power for the final victor of the King's Ancient Path. Naturally, compared to the true True King Star Stone and the Great Sage legacy, they were far inferior. This could only be considered a small sweetener, nothing more.
“Alright, this King's Ancient Path has also reached its end. Having seized all the fortunes, it's time to return.”
The young powerhouses were all satisfied. This journey on the King's Ancient Path could also be considered a successful return with gains. At least everyone had gained something. Although it was far inferior compared to the true victor, Ye Chen, it was still much better than having no gains at all.
“What a pity. I originally thought the end of the King's Ancient Path might yield some supreme magical artifacts that could be used in the Slaying the Heavens battle, but alas...”
Long Gu'ao sighed inwardly. The Slaying the Heavens battle was drawing ever closer. Although Heaven and Earth Treasures were precious, they weren't very effective in a true war between two realms. Such treasures were more for healing purposes.
“Wait, this might not be the end. I see at the very edge of the medicine field... there's another door!”
Li Taixu suddenly exclaimed. Everyone's attention turned there. Was the medicine field not the final treasure? Could there be other, even more astonishing treasures beyond the medicine field?
Swish—
Ye Chen took a step forward, arriving before the ancient door. Because it had existed for too many years, it was long covered in dust, and there was a special aura interfering with everyone's perception. Without careful observation, it would be impossible to notice.
With a rustling sound, Ye Chen flicked his sleeve, stirring up a gust of wind that scattered the dust. Then he forcefully pushed open the ancient door.
The ancient door opened easily, without any obstruction. Dazzling light shot from within, quickly calming down, but everyone was dumbfounded.
Because beyond the stone door was a vast, expansive world—a great world heaven and earth. As far as the eye could see, it was boundless and endless, with mountains, rivers, and all things, sky and earth, even surpassing the Tian Du Continent.
Moreover, this was not the primordial aura of the Void Heaven Domain, but something vast beyond description. Yet clearly, it gave people a feeling of both comfort and suppression, as if some things had been released while others were held back.
Seeing this great world heaven and earth, Ye Chen was completely stunned, and so was Old Yan. Because the world beyond the stone door was precisely—the myriad realms!