A Second Heaven Monarch, at the very least, masters four thousand Monarch Rules, possesses World Power comparable to two thousand, and wields a Monarch Immortal Weapon equivalent to four thousand, combining for a total of ten thousand Monarch Rule power.
Of course, this is just the foundation. As cultivation progresses and Monarch Rules increase, strength naturally rises step by step.
For instance, the Second Heaven Monarch Ye Chen was currently facing was none other than the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch, with a red face and a single horn, yet exceptionally powerful. The number of Monarch Rules he mastered had reached at least six thousand, and his explosive peak combat power was no less than twelve thousand.
Such a figure, upon careful distinction, could be considered at the mid-stage of the Second Heaven of the Monarch realm.
Ye Chen engaged in a great battle with him, letting out a long roar as he unleashed his full power, displaying a combat strength of a full eight thousand Monarch Rules. Once he employed his supreme divine abilities, there was even further amplification.
The Myriad Realms region trembled, countless illusory great worlds annihilated into nothingness.
Ye Chen fought the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch in a furious battle, bare-handed. His overwhelmingly powerful Chaos Supreme Body was even more terrifying, clashing directly with the opponent's Monarch Immortal Weapon with his bare hands. Even though he was at a disadvantage, he suffered not a single injury.
Furthermore, the Chaos Divine King Spirit and the Chaos Supreme Body fiercely battled the other two Second Heaven Monarchs, also at a certain disadvantage, yet in all aspects they were not the slightest bit inferior to the main body. They were equally formidable, their forms and spirits not shattered, locked in bitter combat.
The Chaos Great Cauldron, having gained sentience, saw the imprints of numerous supreme powerhouses awaken. It grew stronger along with Ye Chen's own power, unleashing combat power at least at the Quasi-Monarch level, accompanying the Chaos Great Cauldron in its furious battle against that First Heaven Monarch.
The fifth First Heaven Monarch was suppressed by the Sealing Gate in coordination with the Maha Demon Cube, and had yet to break free from the seal.
Moreover, Ye Chen executed the Four Extremities Connecting to the Saints Style. The Four Great Sacred Spirits flew out, even evolving into a Kunpeng, a Qiongqi, a World Tree, and others, briefly possessing combat power not inferior to that of a Heaven-Defying Quasi-Monarch, furiously attacking the seven Heaven-Defying Quasi-Monarch-level existences.
Within the illusory Myriad Realms and Heavens evolved by the Myriad Realms Style, the battle raged fiercely, with neither side gaining a clear advantage.
"So fierce!"
In the distance, the powerhouses on the Ten Great Stars of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion watched, dumbfounded. They saw Ye Chen single-handedly battling all the powerful enemies, especially his duel against the five Ancient Monarchs, fighting to a stalemate. His various divine abilities were displayed, shaking heaven and earth.
If not for the Myriad Realms region he had manifested acting as a barrier, the entire star sector would have undoubtedly been blasted into dust.
Gu Liu clenched his fist, but at the same time, felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
Because Ye Chen was simply too strong. He felt he was far from a match.
The other several hundred Quasi-Monarchs were also filled with awe and admiration.
This was the number one on the Epoch Quasi-Monarch Ranking, the Eternal Quasi-Monarch, the invincible Battle Saint King.
The five Ancient Monarchs all witnessed Ye Chen's tenacity, their hearts shaken. He was actually this powerful, far more formidable than the intelligence reports suggested, having reached a stage comparable to a Second Heaven Monarch.
Furthermore, employing various methods, he had actually managed to delay all of them in a short time. Such means could truly be called world-shaking.
In the blink of an eye, they had already fought over a hundred exchanges, yet victory remained undecided.
Boom—
The Death Scythe slashed down. Ye Chen instantly sensed a terrifying crisis and immediately retreated, yet a wound deep enough to see bone still appeared on his chest, Chaos Saint Blood spraying out.
However, life force surged wildly within his body, and instantly, the wound healed. The Rule power staining it was also expelled.
"Truly worthy of being the Battle Saint King, worthy of the title of number one on the Epoch Quasi-Monarch Ranking. The capabilities of the Eternal Quasi-Monarch are indeed extraordinary enough." This was the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch's evaluation, holding Ye Chen in high regard.
Although he had held the upper hand in the previous exchange, the Battle Saint King's abilities in all aspects could indeed be called the pinnacle. Powerful as he was, clearly surpassing the other by a large margin, he still hadn't managed to gain much of an advantage.
"You're not bad either," Ye Chen said indifferently. At his peak state, the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch possessed combat power exceeding his own by half.
This left him rather helpless.
Of course, another aspect was the amplification from the other's Death Scythe.
A Second Heaven Monarch's Dao Weapon, fully awakened, could rival four thousand Monarch Rules.
Without that Death Scythe, the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch wouldn't be much stronger than him, perhaps even evenly matched.
Ye Chen pondered whether to take out the Tianhuang Great Halberd, the Futu Emperor Spear, the Emperor Star, or others to counterattack, to avoid being so disheveled.
"A pity. No matter how monstrous you are, you only have one path—death!" said the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch.
Boom—
Suddenly, Ye Chen sensed a terrifying crisis.
He saw the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch produce a fearsome Taboo Artifact in his hand—a half-severed sword.
Yet, the moment this half-severed sword appeared, Ye Chen felt a chilling sense of dread. Without a second thought, he immediately turned and fled.
The Crimson Blood Demon Monarch chuckled darkly, filled with a sinister intent. "Battle Saint King, only thinking of escaping now? It's already too late!"
Whoosh—
Visible to the naked eye, the half-severed sword abruptly erupted with an aura far surpassing that of the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch.
Such pressure, transcending the Ancient Monarch level, yet below that of an Emperor.
Monarch pressure!
Ye Chen immediately understood. This half-severed sword was most likely a remnant of a Monarch's weapon, or perhaps a Taboo Artifact refined by a Monarch, containing threads of Monarch power.
Boom—
The entire starry sky seemed to fall into silence. The half-severed sword, swung by the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch, blasted towards Ye Chen.
The Crimson Blood Demon Monarch revealed a cruel smile, as if already seeing Ye Chen blasted into smithereens.
"No—!" Yan Shen cried out in horror.
Gu Liu also changed color.
Under this sword strike, even a Fourth or Fifth Heaven Ancient Monarch would likely be annihilated, let alone just Ye Chen.
However, very quickly, the smiles on the faces of the alien assassination force suddenly froze. For they saw that before Ye Chen, a small figure had suddenly appeared. It looked like a seven-year-old boy, standing there expressionlessly. His tender hand directly reached out and grabbed the Taboo Artifact containing Monarch power, preventing it from descending even a fraction further.
The Crimson Blood Demon Monarch was horrified. He tried to activate the half-severed sword but found he couldn't recall it no matter what. That seemingly tender little hand was like Chaos Immortal Gold, gripping the Taboo Artifact immovably, not allowing it to budge in the slightest.
"Who are you?"
The Crimson Blood Demon Monarch changed color, as did the other Ancient Monarchs and Heaven-Defying Quasi-Monarchs.
"The one who kills you."
The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body spoke coldly.
Originally, he hadn't planned to emerge. But the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch had already brought out a Taboo Artifact refined by a Monarch, which Ye Chen's main body couldn't handle. Moreover, it was unknown how many such weapons the other party still possessed. He had no choice but to deploy the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body.
Ye Chen looked coldly at the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch and said, "You know what? Your most foolish move was bringing out that Taboo Artifact. Otherwise, you wouldn't have died so soon."
Boom—
The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body moved, arriving directly before the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch. A single palm strike erupted with power comparable to a high-level Monarch.
Boom—
Though the Crimson Blood Demon Monarch was strong, the next moment he was blasted apart by this palm strike, his body shattered into pieces.
Utterly defenseless!