Sacred Prison Domain Battlefield.
Sacred Emperor Domain Base Camp.
The starry sky above was similarly dotted with stars, and nine immortal halls stood majestically among the galaxy. All the top powerhouses of the Sacred Emperor Domain had gathered here.
Among them, five Supreme Ones were ancient great emperors of the alien race.
More than half belonged to alien race powerhouses.
Within one of the nine immortal halls, the Dark Heavenly Emperor Hall, Anwu Junwang, clad in black-gold monarch robes, sat upon the monarch throne, high and aloof, exuding the majesty of a hegemon.
As always, he looked down upon the boundless battlefield territory belonging to his own faction, commanding all sides.
At that moment, a Communication Jade Token trembled.
If it were an ordinary Communication Jade Token, Anwu Junwang naturally wouldn't pay it any mind.
As an Ancient Monarch and one of the commanders of the Sacred Emperor Domain, handling myriad affairs daily, how could he casually receive any message?
But this Communication Jade Token was one he had personally bestowed upon a Quasi-Monarch of the Flame Emperor Domain—it belonged to a spy the Sacred Emperor Domain had planted within the Flame Emperor Domain.
Usually, there was no communication, but once communication occurred, it was bound to be a matter of utmost importance.
"It's Xu Chengzi. He's sending a message. Could it be important information regarding the Battle Saint King? Is the Battle Saint King about to launch a campaign?"
Anwu Junwang thought to himself. Currently, all information concerning the Battle Saint King was classified at the highest level.
This was an order personally issued by the various Supreme Ones of the Sacred Emperor Domain: if they encountered the Battle Saint King, they must kill him at all costs, no matter the price.
It was easy to imagine how deeply the alien race feared the Battle Saint King, a figure with limitless potential. Worried about the emergence of a second peerless Heavenly Emperor, they were determined to strangle him in the cradle of his growth at any cost.
Not long ago, upon learning that the Battle Saint King was within the Evolution Ancient Path in the Burial Emperor Zone, they even went so far as to have a Monarch personally take action, leading multiple Ancient Monarchs there, all just to deal with the Battle Saint King.
Unfortunately, they ultimately failed at the last moment.
Moreover, the Flame Emperor Domain base camp was a dragon's den and tiger's lair; even the many powerhouses of the Sacred Emperor Domain dared not barge in recklessly.
Taking out the Communication Jade Token, a message immediately appeared in his mind: "The Battle Saint King is advancing to Ancient Monarch!"
"What?"
Anwu Junwang's expression changed on the spot. The Battle Saint King was actually about to advance to Ancient Monarch?
This was a matter of heaven-shaking importance!
Whoosh—
Anwu Junwang directly left the Dark Heavenly Emperor Hall and arrived at the Central Sacred Emperor Hall, seeking an audience with the strongest figure of the Sacred Emperor Domain stationed at the Sacred Prison Domain battlefield—Zushan Dijun!
Within the Central Sacred Emperor Hall, Zushan Dijun sat high above, his massive body towering ten thousand li tall, seated upon a supreme treasure throne at the center, surrounded by myriad Daos, exuding the utmost majesty.
Even the various Ancient Monarchs had to lower their heads before him.
"Anwu pays respects to Lord Zushan!"
Looking at the bowing Anwu Junwang before him, Zushan Dijun opened his eyes, revealing faint threads of imperial might that made the Anwu Junwang below feel as if he were supporting the vast starry sky, his pressure greatly increasing.
This was a Monarch, a Monarch of the generation on the verge of attaining the Dao!
Zushan Dijun slightly restrained his majesty and frowned, "Anwu, what urgent matter brings you here?"
Others were also puzzled. Generally, Ancient Monarchs were majestic and steady; they wouldn't act so hastily.
Unless something of monumental importance had occurred.
The multiple Ancient Monarchs within the Sacred Emperor Hall couldn't help but look grave. Could it be that a Supreme One from the Flame Emperor Domain had descended?
"Reporting to Lord Zushan, just now, this subordinate received a piece of news. Moments ago, the Battle Saint King began undergoing tribulation to advance to Ancient Monarch!"
Upon hearing this, the entire Sacred Emperor Hall fell silent. Everyone, including Zushan Dijun, held their breath.
The Battle Saint King, undergoing tribulation to advance to monarch!?
One Ancient Monarch after another revealed looks of shock.
Zushan Dijun's gaze shone brilliantly like the sun, fixed unwaveringly on Anwu Junwang. "Anwu, is what you say true?"
The Battle Saint King was the undisputed Eternal Quasi-Monarch, the number one Quasi-Monarch of the current era. Not only had he slain Shi Jun of the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Domain, but he had also consecutively slain Ancient Monarchs of the Sacred Emperor Domain within Flame Emperor City, forcing the alien race Supreme Ones to dispatch a Monarch to act.
Last time, it was he, Zushan Dijun, who personally led other Ancient Monarchs deep into the Evolution Ancient Path within the Burial Emperor Zone, solely because he learned the Battle Saint King had entered, thus taking action personally to kill this Eternal Quasi-Monarch brimming with potential.
Who would have thought they would fail at the last moment? In the end, not only did they fail to find the slightest trace of the Battle Saint King, but they were also attacked by the undying obsession of the Lawless Supreme One, who killed an Ancient Monarch, forcing them to retreat helplessly.
Now, the Battle Saint King was actually about to advance to Ancient Monarch.
He was already so powerful during his Quasi-Monarch period. Once he achieved Ancient Monarch, how powerful would he become?
Zushan Dijun suspected he would at least reach the level of a fifth-layer monarch, perhaps even higher.
Without a doubt, this posed a tremendous threat to the entire alien race.
The alien race absolutely could not allow the Battle Saint King to fully grow.
Anwu Junwang said respectfully, "Lord Monarch, this is a message personally transmitted by a Quasi-Monarch powerhouse this subordinate planted within the Flame Emperor Domain. There is absolutely no mistake."
"Moreover, a Monarch of the Flame Emperor Domain is personally stationed at the border region, performing a block, which sufficiently indicates the issue."
Zushan Dijun nodded slightly. "Good. Since it is truly the Battle Saint King advancing to Ancient Monarch, then this is a matter of the highest priority. Monarch tribulations generally last several days. During this time, no matter how monstrous the Battle Saint King is, it's useless. As long as we strike while he is undergoing tribulation, we can strangle him in the cradle of his advancement."
"Now, immediately assemble the Ancient Monarchs and charge towards the Flame Emperor Domain camp. This time, we must ensure the Battle Saint King is forever reduced to ashes!"
His words carried an unquestionable resolve!
Immediately, Zushan Dijun personally took action. Simultaneously, from the Sacred Emperor Domain, over thirty Ancient Monarchs mobilized together.
This was an operation targeting the Battle Saint King, willing to wage war at any cost.
...
At the central region of the Sacred Prison Domain battlefield, the border between the two factions, the Monarch of the Flame Emperor Domain was performing a technique, blocking the various perceptions of the Sacred Emperor Domain powerhouses towards the Flame Emperor Domain camp.
Suddenly, his pupils sharpened, for he saw numerous figures abruptly appear ahead.
Each figure was as profound as an abyss and as imposing as a mountain range, their bodies containing the might to crush the night sky and galaxy.
Thirty-three in total, all universe-dominating powerhouses at the Ancient Monarch level!
The leader was none other than Zushan Dijun.
One Monarch, thirty-two Ancient Monarchs—such a lineup was enough to make even a Supreme One grave.
Vast, boundless, immeasurable pressure spread across the heavens and earth, radiating from the central border region across hundreds of millions of li, covering an enormous range.
All powerhouses from both factions outside this region were terrified and panicked, not daring to move recklessly. Lifting their heads, they could seemingly see the two sides standing opposite each other in the starry sky beyond the domain.
Be it Heavenly Kings, great powers, God Kings, or even Quasi-Monarchs—before the two sides standing at the very peak of the world, they were as weak as ants.
"Zushan!"
The Monarch of the Flame Emperor Domain spoke, his words carrying an unconcealable gravity.