"The Ancestral Temples have manifested!"
Ye Chen opened his eyes, looking towards the center of the universe.
However, the Ancestral Temples were the domains of the Strongest Emperors; he couldn't see them clearly. Yet, faintly, he could discern a number that made his heart tremble—enough to be counted on both hands.
This number of Ancestral Temples represented the number of the alien race's Strongest Emperors, exceeding ten in total.
One must know that Strongest Emperors and Immortal Kings were existences that stood above Supreme Ones. Throughout the entire Chaos Sea, even across the succession of epoch after epoch, the number of Strongest Emperors and Immortal Kings could be counted; they were exceedingly rare.
Some Ancient Chaos Universes, like the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe, had only one at most.
Yet the Alien Ancient Universe alone possessed over ten.
With such a terrifying foundation, it was no wonder they could cause the Sealed World Universe, even at its most prosperous and glorious state, to fall and be destroyed. There was a reason for it.
"Heh, finally, they've all been startled out."
On the Immortal Heavenly Pass, the Flame Emperor chuckled coldly. However, the gaze emanating from his usually fiery-bright eyes at this moment was icy and ruthless. He stared coldly at the center of the Alien Ancient Universe, at those Ancestral Temples.
He truly wished he could exterminate all the existences within those Ancestral Temples...
"Does the Primordial Immortal Realm truly wish to start a war like this?"
From within an Ancestral Temple, the emotionless voice of another Strongest Emperor rang out, devoid of any fluctuation.
The Flame Emperor sneered repeatedly: "If the Primordial Immortal Realm wants to start a war, alien race, do you dare to start one?"
The might of the Primordial Immortal Realm was openly acknowledged as the number one Ancient Chaos Universe; its foundation was naturally unfathomable, even more powerful than the Sealed World Universe of the past.
Although Tai Hao Immortal King did not speak, the wantonly surging Immortal King aura was enough to say everything.
As the number one Ancient Chaos Universe in the Chaos Sea, the Primordial Immortal Realm had never feared a challenge.
"Start a war? I fear the Primordial Immortal Realm cannot bear the consequences." From another Ancestral Temple, another Strongest Emperor spoke, carrying a tone of ruthlessness.
Dare to start a war with the Alien Ancient Universe? Not even the Primordial Immortal Realm could do that.
"Is that so? This Immortal King would like to see what ability your Alien Ancient Universe has to make my Primordial Immortal Realm unable to bear the consequences." Another Immortal King spoke up. He was the Chaos World Immortal King, one who brought chaos to myriad ages, peerless and unmatched. Facing the provocation of the alien Strongest Emperors, he showed not a hint of fear.
The third Immortal King held a fearsome Chaos Great Axe. He was known as the Pan Dao Immortal King, renowned far and wide. His combat power could be mentioned in the same breath as the Battle Saint Ancestor; he was also a giant figure famed for his offensive prowess.
Although his appearance was rough, differing from the ethereal and transcendent image of an immortal, it did not diminish the fearsomeness of Pan Dao Immortal King. He grinned, showing his teeth: "Does the alien race want to start a war? This Pan Dao's hands are getting a bit itchy."
The final Immortal King remained silent. He was the Tai Shi Immortal King. Rumors said he had some connection with the Tai Shi Heavenly Emperor of the Chaos Burial Ground, as both shared the name 'Tai Shi'. However, his Immortal King aura surged violently; his actions spoke for themselves.
"Fine!"
At the center of the universe, Ancestral Temples stirred one after another. The alien Strongest Emperors were gradually awakening. In other regions, ancient Great Emperors of the alien race also began to rouse, gazing towards this place. Imperial might shook the world, causing the entire Alien Ancient Universe to tremble.
Billions of living beings felt an immense tremor, looking towards the events at the universe's center, their hearts quaking.
"Is a war about to start?" Ye Chen's heart also trembled.
A battle of giants at this level reminded him of the recent fights involving the Heavenly Emperor, Tai Sheng Huang, and others.
"Today, let's keep them here for good. Let everyone in the Chaos Sea know that our Ancient Universe cannot be insulted!"
Sheng spoke coldly, striding forward.
The River of Time began to manifest, enveloping everything. The battle would take place on the spacetime above the River of Time. Otherwise, a war involving so many Strongest Emperors and Immortal Kings would likely shatter even an Ancient Chaos Universe.
"Heh!"
The Flame Emperor let out a light shout. In his hand appeared a divine pillar the size of a human head, swirling with infinite Emperor Flame radiance. It was none other than the Chaos Fire Origin, his Supreme Emperor Weapon, long since fused with him.
At this moment, the Flame Emperor's aura also rose to an unprecedented level.
Not the slightest bit inferior to a Strongest Emperor or Immortal King.
Without needing explanation, the Flame Emperor had also become a Strongest Emperor.
Now, Ye Chen understood the meaning behind the Flame Emperor's earlier words: he wasn't, but he also was.
The Flame Emperor before his awakening was not a Strongest Emperor, but after awakening, he had become one!
Sheng said: "Enter the Supreme Domain."
"Agreed."
Tai Hao Immortal King and the other three peerless Immortal Kings nodded, not objecting.
Although they wished to flatten the entire Alien Ancient Universe, causing the death of billions of living beings would incur karma too terrifying to bear; even Immortal Kings were unwilling to shoulder it lightly.
The Flame Emperor very much wanted to directly slaughter countless alien beings, but he also understood the concerns of his Immortal King old friends and had no choice but to agree.
Whoosh—
The next moment, the Flame Emperor, the four Immortal Kings, and the alien Strongest Emperors successively tore through the void and vanished.
The Supreme Domain—Ye Chen knew it was a battlefield for the Supreme One level, located in another dimension of the River of Time.
There, it had been personally opened up by generations of Supreme Ones throughout the ages, including Strongest Emperors and Immortal Kings. It was imbued with their Emperor Laws and Immortal Laws, making it extremely stable and indestructible.
That was essentially the primary battlefield for those at the Supreme One level and above.
From the alien side, five Strongest Emperor existences, including Sheng, also successively entered the Supreme Domain.
On the Immortal Heavenly Pass, only Ye Chen and the World-Destroying Elder remained.
The alien race watched with covetous eyes, especially towards Ye Chen, whom they wished to kill more than anything.
However, they were also extremely wary of the Flame Emperor. An existence of that level was too difficult to kill. If he returned and learned Ye Chen had been killed, he likely wouldn't re-enter the Supreme Domain but would instead directly invade the Alien Ancient Universe to truly start a war. Even if they could kill the Flame Emperor then, the consequences would likely be something the entire alien race was unwilling to bear, with casualties inevitably devastating.
Swoosh—
The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body appeared, holding the Emperor Star, coldly confronting the multiple ancient Great Emperors of the alien race.
"Take action, kill that Battle Saint King. That youngster is too monstrous. Although the Chaos Great Dao is difficult to prove to become an Emperor, an existence like him, even as an Emperor Lord, would likely be no weaker than a true Supreme One, just like the Faceless Monarch." An alien Great Emperor spoke, his gaze towards Ye Chen filled with killing intent.
Ye Chen's name was like thunder even among the ancient Great Emperors of the alien race, for he had slain too many alien Emperor Sons and Emperor Daughters. They couldn't help but know of him.
At an immeasurably distant location, Di Wentian had long since left the Burial Immortal Realm. He appeared at the center of the universe, watching the peak-level battle between Strongest Emperors and Immortal Kings triggered because of Ye Chen. His expression couldn't help but become complex.