"Trapped at Du Peak?" A sharp glint flashed in Ye Chen's eyes, as if it could cleave heaven and earth. "Thank you for the information, seniors."
"Wait, young friend. The Heavenly Gate's current situation is extremely dire. Over a dozen Divine Kings are besieging it, and a Quasi-Monarch has appeared. Even if you are a Divine King, it won't be enough," the two Old Antiques hurriedly spoke.
Ye Chen said, "Seniors can rest assured. They cannot kill me."
Boom—
As his words fell, Ye Chen had already shot into the sky, vanishing from sight in an instant.
"Sigh—"
Watching Ye Chen's disappearing figure, the two Old Antiques felt regret, lamenting that such a heaven-defyingly talented young Divine King was going to his death like this.
The Heavenly Gate was currently besieged by a full thirteen alien race Divine Kings, with a Quasi-Monarch personally taking action. Even a Quasi-Monarch going there would likely face nine deaths and one life.
"Let's continue dealing with the alien race army below the Ancient Dragon Mountain Range. If we don't get other sufficiently powerful and numerous reinforcements soon, this Ancient Dragon Mountain Range will likely be occupied by the alien race sooner or later." Worry filled the eyes of the two Old Antiques. The joy from being rescued and having their injuries healed by Ye Chen earlier had long vanished. If the alien race army conquered the Ancient Dragon Mountain Range, it would still be a dead end, just a matter of time.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, a series of sharp sonic booms tore through the air.
"Who goes there?"
The army on the Ancient Dragon Mountain Range saw, at the distant horizon, several black figures rapidly flashing and darting closer.
In the end, after merely two or three breaths, they appeared within everyone's sight. They were revealed to be several quite young men and women—the women stunningly beautiful, the men extraordinary.
However, when facing these young men and women, the two Old Antiques suddenly felt a sense of suffocation.
This feeling had appeared not long ago when facing the alien race Divine Kings, but it was far less intense than now.
"They... who exactly are they—"
The two Old Antiques were astounded and horrified, not knowing who these young men and women were. Yet, they vaguely felt a sense of familiarity.
Then, one of them, a green-clad woman who resembled an immortal from the Ninth Heaven, spoke: "Yue has already gone to the Heavenly Gate. Let's go too."
"Before leaving, let's casually deal with the alien race below the mountains."
"Agreed!"
As these young men and women made their move, terrifying divine mights capable of shaking entire domains suddenly descended, tearing apart the dreadful destructive fire net. Unparalleled divine abilities fell upon the Ancient Dragon Mountain Range.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Boundless, blinding radiance erupted. Terrifying energies that made the two Half-Step Divine King Old Antiques' hearts palpitate wantonly bloomed beneath the Ancient Dragon Mountain Range.
Everyone on the Ancient Dragon Mountain Range couldn't help but close their eyes, not daring to look directly.
Only after a long time did these destructive lights gradually fade.
Countless people on the Ancient Dragon Mountain Range were dumbstruck. The originally dense alien race army below, with battle lines stretching for millions of li, had all been reduced to ashes, the land flattened.
Countless people gulped. That level of divine might was beyond imagination.
Who exactly were these young men and women?
Just as the two Half-Step Divine King Old Antiques were about to properly express their gratitude, they discovered those young men and women had long since vanished without a trace.
"That level of divine might... I'm afraid it must be at least that of a Seven Tribulation Divine King or above..."
This was the horrified thought of the two Half-Step Divine King Old Antiques.
...
Tens of thousands of li away from the Ancient Dragon Mountain Range, a mountain even more majestic and grand than the range pierced the heavens, rising into the endless starry sky, displaying its greatness that rivaled heaven and earth.
Heavenly Gate's Du Peak!
However, the once majestic and awe-inspiring Heavenly Gate Du Peak was currently submerged in endless warfare.
One could clearly sense that surrounding Du Peak, numerous powerful auras were wantonly erupting. Each one, under normal circumstances, would be enough to intimidate an entire domain. Yet now, countless such auras were present.
From time to time, divine abilities capable of destroying vast stretches of land were displayed, tearing apart heaven and earth, causing boundless continents to collapse and sink. The terror shook the world, showcasing both the intensity of the battle and the strength of the combatants.
The Heavenly Gate Du Peak, more massive than stars, trembled precariously in the great battle, as if it might crumble at any moment. Yet, there was always a special radiance protecting it, keeping it eternally indestructible.
On the star-piercing Du Peak stood continuous heavenly palaces and divine halls. Naturally, most had collapsed during the battle, leaving only the central main hall standing tall.
Outside the main hall stood a handsome figure who appeared like a youth.
This person was none other than the current Heavenly Gate Lord, Wangchen.
Hundreds of years had passed, and he had crossed numerous realms, achieving the Divine King domain in one fell swoop—a speed that could be called world-shaking.
Divine Kings, looking across the entire Myriad Domains of the Heavens, were absolutely considered super-powerful beings at the pinnacle of the pyramid.
With the arrival of the Golden Age of Prosperity and the revival of the Myriad Daos of the Heavens, the standard for a supreme holy land was no longer possessing Great Powers; it had already been raised to the Divine King level.
Wangchen had seized this opportunity to achieve the Divine King realm.
At this moment, Wangchen's snow-white robes were completely stained with blood. His expression was resolute as he dueled an alien race Divine King, the battle evenly matched, with all manner of divine abilities and spells displayed.
Not far away was another similar youth. Though called a youth, when he fought, terrifying spatial fluctuations permeated the area. His mastery of the Great Dao laws had reached the Divine King level, even giving birth to a Divine King Spirit.
This youth was precisely the Peacock King from back then.
Now, they were the Heavenly Gate Lord and Young Lord.
Both were Divine Kings.
Two Divine Kings in one sect!
Within the Heavenly Gate, there was no lack of Great Power experts. After all, with the revival of the Golden Age of Prosperity and the Heavenly Gate recruiting many powerful experts over the years—even several beings from the Ancient Emperor Realm once called Divine Kings had become true Divine Kings over time, well-deserving of the title.
Currently, the Heavenly Gate had as many as seven Divine Kings and nearly twenty Great Powers—an extremely powerful foundational force. Under normal circumstances, it would be enough to dominate dozens of domains, if not more.
But now, it faced the peril of an alien race army invasion.
The alien race army was attacking both the Ancient Dragon Mountain Range and persistently besieging the Heavenly Gate because they sensed an aura similar to the "Origin Land" within the Heavenly Gate.
Precisely because of this, the Heavenly Gate faced absolute peril.
The forces dispatched alone included a Quasi-Monarch leading, with a full twenty Divine Kings under his command, plus fifty Great Powers, and countless Heavenly King-level experts.
Such a number of alien race experts was something even the current Heavenly Gate absolutely could not resist.
If not for the Sealed Realm army arriving at the critical moment, blocking the Quasi-Monarch and a portion of the forces, the Heavenly Gate would have already fallen.
Because that alien race Quasi-Monarch could sweep through everything.
Even so, the situation remained extremely precarious, as the alien race side had more experts than the Sealed Realm Universe side.
Only by relying on the numerous formations built over the years had the Heavenly Gate managed to hold out for this long.
"Is today the day of my Heavenly Gate's destruction?" Wangchen, covered in blood, looked at the elders and disciples fighting desperately throughout the Heavenly Gate, filled with bitterness.
He also looked at his only disciple, who, like him, had once failed in reincarnation but ultimately succeeded, sharing a similar fate—the Peacock King—with deep affection.
He had no children and regarded the Peacock King as his own. Now, seeing his only disciple also covered in blood, besieged by two alien race Divine Kings, he wanted to rescue him but was powerless.
Boom—
After another clash, several Heavenly Gate elders were sent flying by alien race experts. Some were even slaughtered on the spot, their blood staining heaven and earth—an extremely tragic scene.
Boom—
At that moment, a powerful figure appeared at the horizon. Its aura far surpassed the other alien race experts, comparable to the alien race Quasi-Monarch currently being delayed by the Sealed Realm Quasi-Monarch. It was clearly another alien race Quasi-Monarch.
This alien race Quasi-Monarch coldly observed everything, not placing the Heavenly Gate's many experts in his eyes.
Mere Divine Kings, no matter how powerful, were as weak as ants in the eyes of a Quasi-Monarch.
Then, the alien race Quasi-Monarch turned his gaze toward the Heavenly Gate Du Peak, toward the central main hall that remained standing.
It was there that he sensed a special aura, similar to the Origin Sacred Artifact he had been fortunate enough to see in the past.
It was rumored that Origin Sacred Artifacts flowed out from the Origin Land or were perhaps constructed because of it, having an immense connection that would drive even Ancient Great Emperors to madness with desire.
Now, sensing an aura similar to an "Origin Sacred Artifact," the alien race Quasi-Monarch was naturally extremely excited and eager. If it were true, he would definitely present it to the Emperor Ancestor, surely receiving rich rewards.
Whoosh—
The alien race Quasi-Monarch took a step forward, charging toward the Heavenly Gate Du Peak.
"Hmph!"
Wangchen naturally could not let him pass. This was the Heavenly Gate's central main hall, representing the Heavenly Gate—it could not be insulted.
"Seeking death!"
The alien race Quasi-Monarch's eyes turned cold. The might of a Quasi-Monarch permeated the air as he flicked a finger, tearing apart the Divine King radiance protecting Wangchen's body.
Then, with another palm strike, he aimed for Wangchen's head. Even a peak Divine King would likely be reduced to ashes, dead beyond death, facing a Quasi-Monarch's palm strike.
Wangchen was horrified. This palm strike was absolutely something he could not block.
At that moment, a figure flashed before him like lightning. With a sweep of his sleeve, a mighty gust of wind erupted, instantly sending the alien race Quasi-Monarch flying back a considerable distance.
Seeing the person before him, Wangchen was first stunned, then both shocked and overjoyed: "Qian Yue!"
"Senior, it's been a long time." Ye Chen also smiled, relieved to see Wangchen unharmed. But when he saw him covered in blood, boundless killing intent instantly permeated the air. "Senior, rest for a moment. Watch how I kill him."
"Qian Yue, he is—"
Wangchen was about to remind him that the other was a Quasi-Monarch, not someone to be dealt with. But the next moment, he was horrified to discover that the alien race Quasi-Monarch—a dignified Quasi-Monarch—was sent flying, covered in blood, and smashed from the sky to the ground the moment Ye Chen flipped his palm.