Such an Imperial Star could already be considered an alternative Supreme Emperor Weapon. If combined with the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body, it would be enough to challenge an Emperor Lord.
In this way, Ye Chen's Great Emperor Reincarnation Body would indirectly possess the might of an Emperor Lord.
Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed.
Once the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body reached that level, wouldn't they be able to roam freely through the Supreme Ancient Domain and the Ultimate Ancient Domain?
The same would hold true upon returning to the Ten Heavens Ancient Domain.
The "Supreme" Immortal Fate would basically be guaranteed to fall into their hands.
Ye Chen said, "However, everyone shouldn't be too overjoyed. Refining the Imperial Star isn't something that can be done in a short time; it requires a rather long period. I estimate that even if the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body personally takes action, it will still take about a hundred years."
"It takes that long?" Everyone was shocked. The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body possessed the capability of a high-level Ancient Sovereign, yet it still needed such a long time to refine the Imperial Star?
Ye Chen nodded. "It indeed requires this much time. After all, the Imperial Star is the supreme treasure left behind by the Five Supreme Ones, and can also be considered an Emperor Dao treasure. However, compared to the time invested, the actual gains are equally immense."
Everyone nodded. It was equivalent to mastering a Supreme Emperor Weapon that could be used freely, which would greatly enhance their strength. In comparison, the mere hundred years needed for refinement was truly insignificant.
"Now, let's continue refining the Dao Stars. The Dao Stars within the Emperor Star Secret Realm are all top-tier cultivation materials. While the fourth Supreme Secret Realm hasn't appeared yet, let's take this opportunity to refine the Dao Stars and improve our cultivation."
Everything returned to its original state.
Boom—
The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body opened the Extinction Emperor Realm and released the Ancient Desolate Star, placing it within the Emperor Star Secret Realm.
The Emperor Star Secret Realm contained various Dao powers, far surpassing the outside world by who knows how much. Over time, the Ancient Desolate Star would also receive astonishing fortune.
After accomplishing this, the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body, holding the Emperor's Crown, directly delved into the deepest part of the Imperial Star.
Under the radiance of the Emperor's Crown, the layers of Dao pressure blocking the Imperial Star were easily pushed aside, opening a passage. After passing through, the layers closed again, restoring their original state.
Finally, the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body reached the deepest part of the Imperial Star, a depth of four hundred and ninety-five thousand miles.
Because ahead lay the star core of the Imperial Star—a giant star core with a diameter of ten thousand miles.
The star core displayed five colors: gold, azure, blue, crimson, and yellow. The five colors constantly intertwined, dazzling and brilliant to the extreme.
Yet, amidst the interweaving of the five colors, faint glimmers of chaotic light occasionally burst forth, appearing very mysterious.
Before this five-colored star core, even the powerful Great Emperor Reincarnation Body felt immense pressure.
What lay before it didn't seem like a star core, but more like a Supreme One standing imposingly ahead, emanating an intangible and peerless Emperor Dao pressure.
Ye Chen knew that this star core condensed the Supreme Emperor Dao power of the five Supreme Ones—specifically, the Five Elements Supreme Emperor Dao.
This star core, jointly left behind by the Five Elements Supreme Ones, was the true core of the Imperial Star.
Now, what Ye Chen needed to do was to use the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body to refine this Five Elements Emperor Dao Star Core.
Only by doing so could he truly master the Imperial Star.
Under normal circumstances, even with the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body, Ye Chen would be unable to refine the Imperial Star. This level of Supreme Emperor Dao power was beyond the current Ye Chen and even the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body to refine.
Fortunately, Ye Chen possessed the Emperor's Crown, which also contained the Supreme Emperor Dao power left by the Five Elements Supreme Ones, sharing the same origin. Therefore, refinement was possible.
"I hope the refinement proceeds smoothly during this hundred-year period."
The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body muttered to itself, then put on the Five Elements Emperor's Crown. Instantly, the five-colored emperor lights upon it shone, enveloping the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body. It then opened its mouth and spat out Dao flames, beginning to refine the star core and the Imperial Star...
Outside, the Supreme Ancient Domain was greatly shaken. The name Battle Saint King resounded far and wide. From the mouths of various Emperor Sons, Emperor Daughters, and Immortal Dao descendants, people learned various pieces of information about the Battle Saint King, and the world was deeply shocked.
No one expected the Battle Saint King to have such an astonishing background.
The world was extremely eager about the control over the Emperor Star Secret Realm, but they also understood in their hearts that the Battle Saint King not only controlled the Emperor Star Secret Realm but also possessed the peerless cultivation to maintain that control.
The power of that avatar, which the various Emperor Sons, Emperor Daughters, and Immortal Dao descendants called the Saint Monarch Ruler Body, was strong enough to suppress or even slay Ancient Sovereigns. Who would dare covet it?
However, it was worth mentioning that the Battle Saint King did not completely monopolize the Emperor Star Secret Realm for himself; he only claimed the core Imperial Star.
As for the other Dao Stars within the Emperor Star Secret Realm, they remained open to the public as before, allowing everyone to cultivate as usual.
Therefore, while the countless powerhouses of the Supreme Ancient Domain held awe for the mysterious Battle Saint King, they also felt deep gratitude.
Two months passed with cultivation proceeding as usual. Then, someone approached the Imperial Star, seeking an audience with Ye Chen.
In fact, since Ye Chen became the master of the Imperial Star, countless powerhouses had come to visit, including many from the super forces of the Supreme Ancient Domain and numerous Divine Kings, all drawn by his fame.
But basically, all were turned away by Li Chaotian, whom Ye Chen had stationed at the Imperial Star, using the excuse of seclusion.
To the outside world, countless powerhouses could only leave disappointed.
Originally, some super powerhouses from the Supreme Ancient Domain who hadn't participated in the Emperor Crown competition held certain doubts about the Battle Saint King's so-called heaven-defying combat power. After all, the Battle Saint King was far too young to be able to suppress Quasi-Monarchs and sweep through the world undefeated—how was that possible?
They knew that the path of cultivation became increasingly difficult the further one progressed, with even minor improvements becoming hard to achieve.
Countless powerhouses had spent tens of thousands of years to become Divine Kings. Some had even used heaven-defying elixirs or medicinal spirits to extend their lifespan for another lifetime, combining the years of two lifetimes to cultivate to the Divine King realm.
Now, a young talent rumored to have cultivated for less than a thousand years had not only become a Quasi-Monarch but could also suppress Quasi-Monarchs, nearly reaching the peak of the Quasi-Monarch level. How could super old Divine Kings who had cultivated for hundreds of thousands of years believe this? They all thought it was just an exaggerated rumor.
But now, seeing that the person guarding the Imperial Star was actually a powerful Divine King at the Four Tribulations level, they immediately knew it was likely not false.
More importantly, an old Divine King who still didn't believe, coveting the Imperial Star's cultivation environment, directly tried to force his way in. Even the Divine King Li Chaotian guarding the Imperial Star couldn't stop him.
However, just as this veteran Divine King, whose cultivation reached the Seven Tribulations super Divine King level, pierced through the Great Dao storm that had once again enveloped the Imperial Star and was about to descend upon the terrain, suddenly, the heavens and earth changed color, and the starry sky shook violently.
Everyone saw a chaotic giant hand over a hundred thousand miles long stretch out from the Imperial Star, vast and boundless, directly pressing down upon that Seven Tribulations super Divine King.
With a thunderous boom, that old Divine King with Seven Tribulations super Divine King cultivation was utterly annihilated, body and soul destroyed. This made other super powerhouses of the Supreme Ancient Domain who had doubted break out in a cold sweat down their spines and reluctantly, with tingling scalps, believe.
Even though they immediately apologized, claiming they dared not offend again, the chaotic giant hand still pressed down upon them. With peerless might, it forcibly caused them to drop an entire cultivation realm, severely injuring their bodies and souls. They fled in disarray.
From that moment on, other super powerhouses who emerged later dared not harbor any other thoughts. They also learned from other sources about the Battle Saint King's fearsomeness.
However, this time, when Li Chaotian, guarding outside the Imperial Star, saw the visitors, he hesitated and did not immediately turn them away.
Because it was precisely the Lord of the Earth, Void Heaven Monarch, and the other three Quasi-Monarchs who had come.
"Trouble Fellow Daoist to relay a message. Say that the five of us have important matters to discuss with the Battle Saint King," the Lord of the Earth said very amiably and politely, without any arrogance befitting a Quasi-Monarch.
The other four Quasi-Monarchs similarly showed no anger at being stopped outside the Imperial Star, remaining very calm.
However, looking at the Great Dao storm enveloping the Imperial Star, a trace of astonishment appeared in their eyes.
Because they all sensed that the Great Dao storm had strengthened by who knows how much.
When the Imperial Star first appeared, this level of Great Dao storm could be barely entered even by super mighty ones. But now, it had reached a level where only Divine Kings could cross.
Although it still couldn't stop Quasi-Monarchs like them, it was enough to prove that the Battle Saint King had already gained control over the Imperial Star; otherwise, this wouldn't be possible.
Li Chaotian sighed inwardly. It was only because of the Battle Saint King's influence that these Quasi-Monarchs, no matter how amiable, wouldn't be so polite to a mere Four Tribulations Divine King like him, and these Quasi-Monarchs wouldn't wait so calmly.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. I will immediately notify Saint King Lord."
With that, a communication jade token appeared, sending a message to Ye Chen.
Not long after, they saw the heavy layers of the Great Dao storm surrounding the Imperial Star automatically part, forming a huge opening. A clear and calm voice came through: "Five Fellow Daoists, please enter the Imperial Hall for a gathering."
"Good!"
The Lord of the Earth and the other four Quasi-Monarchs followed the opening into the Imperial Star.
Led by Li Chaotian, the Lord of the Earth, Void Heaven Monarch, and the other four Quasi-Monarchs arrived at the most magnificent Imperial Hall.
Although it wasn't their first time here, the five Quasi-Monarchs were still awed, for this was an ancient hall of a Supreme One. Other Ancient Divine Halls in the Supreme Ancient Domain were far from comparable.
Ye Chen wasn't seated on any of the five Emperor Thrones. Instead, he walked forward within the hall to meet the five Quasi-Monarchs.
"Battle Saint King Fellow Daoist."
"Five Fellow Daoists."
Ye Chen nodded. Although he was countless times younger, as fellow Quasi-Monarchs—and even stronger than the five Quasi-Monarchs—the five Quasi-Monarchs felt no aversion to the form of address.
Those who achieve first are teachers; those of the same realm can be called Fellow Daoists.
"This way."
Ye Chen led the five Quasi-Monarchs away from the Imperial Hall to a divine island that had been opened up. With a small bridge over flowing water and a homestead, as well as a bright lake and a small pavilion, it presented a unique scenery.
In the small pavilion was a stone table with six stone stools. Ye Chen sat down first, and the five Quasi-Monarchs, not minding the somewhat humble setting, also took their seats.
With a wave of his hand, immortal wine and fine liquor appeared, and luminous cups materialized one after another. The immortal wine poured itself.
"Excellent wine," the Lord of the Earth praised after taking a sip. The other Quasi-Monarchs also tasted it, their eyes lighting up as they all praised the wine's wonderful flavor.
"I wonder what important matter has brought the several Fellow Daoists here specifically?"
After three rounds of drinks, Ye Chen took the initiative to get straight to the point, addressing the purpose of their visit.
The five Quasi-Monarchs didn't mind this.
The Lord of the Earth pondered for a moment, then looked directly into Ye Chen's eyes and said, "Does the Battle Saint King know what the so-called Ultimate Ancient Domain actually is?"