The entire Imperial Star was focused on the mysterious Battle Saint King, and even the powerhouses from the Supreme Ancient Domain were no exception, equally shocked.
If a Divine King could defy the heavens and slay a Quasi-Monarch, how powerful must one be after becoming a Quasi-Monarch?
However, all the Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants fell silent. No one spoke, no one was willing to say it—that the Battle Saint King, having just become a Quasi-Monarch, was not inferior to a Great Perfection Quasi-Monarch.
Ye Chen was naturally aware of all this. Even his companions, Will and the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor, often teased him about it.
But he made no attempt to hide it. Only by doing so could he minimize many unnecessary troubles.
On the other side of the Imperial Star, the Divine Emperor's Son, upon hearing the news of Ye Chen's appearance, instantly erupted with an aura countless times stronger. It directly caused an old super Divine King standing at the Seventh Tribulation beside him to pale drastically, trembling in fear as he withstood that Quasi-Monarch pressure far exceeding his own.
The Divine Emperor's Son stood like a peerless great emperor, proud and aloof between heaven and earth. His profound gaze held terrifying scenes of suns and moons rising and falling. With his hands behind his back, he said, "The Battle Saint King has come as well. Good. My cultivation has progressed with divine speed these past few years. Even if he is strong, I will not necessarily lose to him."
This was the absolute confidence of a Divine Emperor's scion, a firm belief in his own invincibility. Even though the Battle Saint King had defeated him instantly upon their first meeting, he had cultivated using a ninth-level Cangtian Dao Star these past years, condensed multiple Monarch Rules, and his current strength was far beyond what it used to be.
Even if he faced the Battle Saint King again and perhaps still found it difficult to match him, he would definitely not be instantly defeated like before. For an absolutely proud scion of a Divine Emperor like him, that was an extraordinary and profound humiliation that must be avenged.
In a distant corner, Chu Shenjun descended like an immortal, immortal light veiling his body, three thousand divine halos encircling him as if he were a peerless Immortal King. He naturally also learned of the Battle Saint King's arrival on the Imperial Star, but his gaze was profound, revealing no discernible emotion whatsoever.
The Lord of the Earth, his body ten thousand zhang tall, was traversing a continent when he heard the rumors from outside: "Defying the heavens to slay a Quasi-Monarch as a Divine King? What utter nonsense. Even if this Battle Saint King is heaven-defying, it's impossible for him to achieve that."
As a Quasi-Monarch himself, he knew the vast gap between a Divine King and a Quasi-Monarch. It was absolutely not something that could be bridged as easily as imagined. On the contrary, even those Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants at the absolute peak of the Ninth Tribulation Divine King realm could not possibly slay a Quasi-Monarch.
He simply regarded it as a joke.
The other few Quasi-Monarchs native to the Supreme Ancient Domain on the Imperial Star felt the same, treating it merely as a joke, not taking it to heart in the slightest. They did not believe the Battle Saint King could achieve such a feat, because it was simply impossible.
On one continent, a Divine King exploring alone was enveloped by boundless light.
Half a day later, everything vanished. The figure of the Northern Wasteland Evil Emperor appeared, looking into the distance with a cold smile. "The Battle Saint King has appeared too? Good. It's said he is not only a Chaos cultivator but also possesses a Chaos Saint Body, having completely transformed his physique into a Chaos constitution. If I can devour him, I will undoubtedly become the true number one!"
In several other places, upon learning of the Battle Saint King's battle achievements, some revealed thoughtful expressions before disappearing and leaving...
And so, the search continued. Three months passed quickly. Under the scrutiny of numerous powerhouses, most of the many continents on the Imperial Star had been searched.
In the fourth month, an old Divine King accidentally entered a continent and vanished in an instant. When he reappeared, he had become younger, his blood energy vigorous and stronger than before. This attracted the attention of some individuals, who flocked to the location.
In the end, these powerhouses all coincidentally obtained different benefits, their cultivation levels improving, which also became known to more powerhouses.
Finally, the news spread like wildfire, even attracting a Quasi-Monarch to come.
Boom—
That million-mile-wide continent exploded, transforming into a vast storm of grand dao that swept out.
At the eye of the storm, boundless celestial light surged into the sky, illuminating the grand daos of all heavens. Emperor Dao power soared, sweeping through the heavens and resonating with the entire Imperial Star.
All the powerhouses on the Imperial Star knew that the time had likely come—the Supreme Secret Treasure had appeared!
Ye Chen and his group rushed over immediately, but they were relatively far away. After multiple spatial traversals, it still took them half a day.
It was a suspended ancient continent, quite massive. Within it, the faint shadow of a celestial palace and divine hall complex could be seen, stretching for thousands of miles. Each structure was as tall as a mountain range, exceptionally majestic and imposing.
This was the Emperor's Hall, also the Emperor's Palace.
Outside the Emperor's Palace, a large number of powerhouses had already gathered, their gazes burning with fervor as they looked at the ten-thousand-zhang-tall Immortal Emperor's Hall at the center, floating between heaven and earth, extraordinarily extraordinary. It exuded Emperor Dao pressure, compelling all the powerhouses of the heavens to bow their heads.
However, entry was currently impossible. The Emperor's Palace was protected by Emperor Dao light. Even powerhouses as strong as several Quasi-Monarchs could not enter. They narrowed their eyes, watching intently without blinking.
Ye Chen's appearance directly startled everyone present. Those Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants accompanied by Divine Kings all wore expressions of deep wariness and helplessness.
The few Quasi-Monarchs from the Supreme Ancient Domain were also present. Seeing Ye Chen's figure, they were slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting him to be so young.
However, they were true Quasi-Monarchs and could vaguely sense the terrifying aura emanating from Ye Chen. To them, it felt as if a peerless monarch was lying dormant within him, who, once awakened, would surely shake the heavens.
This was a true peerless powerhouse, terrifying beyond imagination, enough to make even these Quasi-Monarchs change their expressions.
"Battle Saint King!"
A stream of light descended from the sky, exploding into layers of terrifying air waves that annihilated space, forcing numerous powerhouses to retreat before they could steady themselves.
Several powerhouses appeared disheveled and wanted to rebuke, but upon seeing that domineering, peerless figure, their expressions changed drastically, and they immediately fell silent.
The Divine Emperor's Son!
The Quasi-Monarch who had instantly slain eight super Divine Kings upon first arriving in the Supreme Ancient Domain, incredibly powerful, far beyond their ability to deal with.
The Divine Emperor's Son didn't even glance at these people. Instead, he looked directly at Ye Chen. His gaze solidified into substance, like Emperor Dao war swords carrying powerful martial will, directed at Ye Chen, filled with deep hostility and provocation.
"Divine Emperor's Son, you are too arrogant!"
Before Ye Chen could speak, Yu Qing stepped forward from beside him. With a flick of her hand, she shattered those two gaze-formed heavenly swords. She simultaneously released a terrifying Quasi-Monarch level pressure, transforming it into a massive momentum storm that surged forward, causing everyone present to change their expressions drastically.
This indescribably beautiful woman in green attire was actually also a Quasi-Monarch!
Boom—
A blazing immortal light descended from the sky, carrying surging flames of light that collided with Yu Qing's momentum storm, exploding with a power that could shake heaven and earth. It forced nearly all the powerhouses present to dodge aside.
Otherwise, if touched, it would likely be a bone-eroding flame, difficult to dispel.
The blazing immortal light carried the cry of a phoenix. Vaguely, it seemed as if an undying immortal phoenix was soaring into the sky, causing the Southern Phoenix Imperial Maiden to look over and clench her delicate fists.
The newcomer was none other than Huang Yao!
Ye Chen looked at Huang Yao, his expression unchanged, without the slightest ripple.
Yu Qing looked at the equally peerlessly beautiful Huang Yao and said, "Will you stand on his side?"
Huang Yao's aura was supremely powerful. It was as if an undying immortal phoenix lay dormant within her body, now awakening. A phoenix cry resounded between heaven and earth as she said, "Others may fear you, but I, Huang Yao, do not."
Boom—
Immortal light arrived. It was Chu Shenjun, elegant as jade, the epitome of a peerless young master.
Three thousand immortal halos encircled him, as if three thousand great worlds revolved around him, setting him apart as matchless in the world. Immortal light veiled his body, making him resemble an Immortal King descending to the mortal realm, commanding attention and admiration.
The strength of his aura was no less than that of the Divine Emperor's Son, Huang Yao, and Yu Qing. He was clearly another Quasi-Monarch, and one who walked the Immortal Dao path!
Not long after, the final strongest Imperial Emperor scion, Yu Wudi, also appeared, also a Quasi-Monarch.
The four strongest among the Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants of the heavens had appeared, all at the Quasi-Monarch level. Their supreme Quasi-Monarch pressure surged and spread, causing the numerous super powerhouses in this stretch of heaven and earth to change their expressions and retreat.
Only the Lord of the Earth, Void Heaven Monarch, and the other Quasi-Monarchs from the Supreme Ancient Domain could stand firm, but flickering light shone in their eyes, carrying a grave expression.
Clearly, the strength of these strongest talents from beyond the domain had already exceeded their expectations. They stood in the same Quasi-Monarch realm but were countless times younger, with infinitely brighter futures. Becoming an Ancient Monarch was practically a foregone conclusion.
However, the four Quasi-Monarch level Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants subtly stood together, side by side, facing the human talents of the heavens.
Perhaps more importantly, they were facing Ye Chen, who had remained unchanged and unperturbed all along.
Because only by doing so could they truly contend against Ye Chen.
They did not wish to admit it, but they had to acknowledge that the current Battle Saint King deserved their united opposition.
The Lord of the Earth, Void Heaven Monarch, and the other native Quasi-Monarchs of the Supreme Ancient Domain all stared intently at the mysterious Battle Saint King. It was now evident they no longer harbored doubts. Just how powerful must the Battle Saint King be to prompt these four young Quasi-Monarchs to unite so unanimously?
However, as they gazed at the Battle Saint King, the pupils of the several Supreme Ancient Domain Quasi-Monarchs instantly contracted to the size of pinpricks.
Because they actually could not truly discern the Battle Saint King's strength. The other party was like a mist of chaos—unclear, unfathomable.
He was also like an abyss—immeasurably deep.
Sensing the gazes of the other Quasi-Monarchs, Ye Chen looked towards the several Quasi-Monarchs from the Supreme Ancient Domain: the Lord of the Earth, Void Heaven Monarch, and others. However, they held little hostility, instead looking at Ye Chen with goodwill and giving slight nods.
Ye Chen naturally returned the courtesy with a nod. Then he looked at the Divine Emperor's Son and the other three, standing with his hands behind his back, deep and imposing like a mountain. He slowly spoke, "Do you wish to battle me here?"