Once a Supreme Dao Fruit is successfully condensed, it would inevitably receive the congratulations of the Heavenly Dao, with auspicious colors descending through the ages, illuminating all the heavens and myriad realms.
None of this had occurred, indicating that the Taichu Emperor was not yet a true Supreme One.
Another Supreme One's gaze flickered uncertainly as he said, "Although the Taichu Emperor is not yet a true Supreme One, such capabilities that surpass the Monarch level are not without precedent. Everyone, do not forget that person from back then."
"You mean him? Could it be—" a Supreme One exclaimed in surprise.
"Correct. That Qin Wuxiang from the previous era once clashed with the Hunyue Emperor, much like the scene today. He not only physically contended with him but completely suppressed him, severely wounding the Hunyue Emperor of that time within the same cultivation level."
These words caused many Supreme Ones to recall a forbidden figure—
The King of Sovereigns, the Sovereign of Formlessness!
Too monstrous, too abnormal.
In the previous era, the Sovereign of Formlessness was at the Monarch level. At that time, he was publicly known as a Monarch, but his actual combat power was terrifyingly beyond that of a Monarch. He possessed the ability to kill Monarchs and could even battle against Supreme Ones.
It was precisely because of this that he was immensely feared by the alien race, who believed he would become a second Battle Saint Ancestor. They painstakingly devised numerous traps and paid a heavy price before finally causing the Sovereign of Formlessness to fall.
However, there were rumors that the forbidden figure, the Sovereign of Formlessness, had been resurrected and had become even stronger.
"I suspect that the current Taichu Emperor has very likely stepped into the same level as the Sovereign of Formlessness from back then, which is why he possesses such peerless and terrifying combat power. Of course, whether this is true or not requires further observation," the Supreme One spoke, eliciting agreement from the other Supreme Ones, who found it highly plausible.
Yet, their hearts trembled. If the Taichu Emperor had truly reached this step, the impact on all the Monarchs across the heavens would undoubtedly be immense.
The gazes of the Supreme Ones from all heavens pierced through the endless void, continuing to fall upon the Taichu Emperor on the Domain War battlefield of the Saint Prison Domain.
Naturally, the Supreme Ones on the alien race's side all wore cold expressions, their eyes blazing with overwhelming killing intent.
If the Taichu Emperor had truly reached the same level as the Sovereign of Formlessness from back then, they would spare no cost to kill him.
They would not allow a figure with the potential to become the strongest Emperor to successfully rise, especially one from the opposing Sealed Universe lineage.
On the Saint Prison Domain battlefield, the Taichu Emperor remained clad in pristine white robes, standing aloof above the mortal dust. Looking at the Hunyue Emperor's face filled with disbelief, he said calmly, "If Wuxiang could achieve it back then, why can't I?"
The Hunyue Emperor's expression changed drastically with horror. "You're saying you've reached the level of the Sovereign of Formlessness?"
Recalling that person from the past—the only peerless existence who had completely crushed him physically within the same cultivation level—he still felt lingering fear to this day.
Now, another had actually reached this step.
Yet, he shook his head. "No, that's impossible. The Sovereign of Formlessness back then was merely physically stronger than me within the Sovereign realm. Now that I have become a Monarch, my physical body is countless times stronger than before. Even if he were to come in person, he couldn't possibly break my defense. You must have become a Supreme One; otherwise, you couldn't be this powerful."
"Heh, if the Sovereign of Formlessness were to come, at the Monarch level, he would only be even stronger than I am now, killing you with ease," the Taichu Emperor said dismissively.
"No—"
The Hunyue Emperor roared, charging forward. His entire body faintly manifested a colossal mountain shadow, crashing forth with a force even more terrifying than the strike of a Monarch's weapon.
"Die!"
The Taichu Emperor raised a hand that seemed to blot out the heavens, his massive palm slamming down and directly sending the Hunyue Emperor flying. The mountain shadow behind him shattered, his entire body ringing with metallic clangs as an unknown amount of silvery Monarch blood scattered.
Then, he formed a fist seal. His pale fist was enveloped in a dense layer of Monarch light as he punched it into the Hunyue Emperor's chest.
That was one of the hardest parts of the Chaos Monarch's body, protected by armor formed from the essence of the Chaos Divine Mountain, more durable and indestructible than many Monarch armors. Yet now, with a metallic clang, that fist seal actually shattered the armor.
The Taichu Emperor struck again. Within three punches, it completely collapsed, and one fist pierced through the chest, grabbing the stone heart in his palm. The stone heart thumped incessantly.
Boom—
The stone heart was crushed into nothingness. It contained thirty to forty percent of the Hunyue Emperor's vital Essence Blood. Now, having been forcibly crushed, his Essence Blood was greatly depleted. The Hunyue Emperor immediately withered, suffering severe wounds.
Then, all the silvery Essence Blood of the Hunyue Emperor transformed into a dazzling radiance that flowed into the Taichu Emperor's body.
It could be seen that the Taichu Emperor's complexion improved considerably, the paleness diminishing somewhat.
This scene chilled people to the bone. Even a Monarch like the Hunyue Emperor, transformed from a Chaos Primordial Divine Mountain, was instantly severely wounded. How could others be his match?
"Do not panic! There are seven of us. If we join forces now, we can surely kill him!" the Monarch with the Bixia Sharp Horn shouted. Even though his soul had been severely wounded earlier, he still forcibly boosted his aura and charged forward.
The Taichu Emperor, clad in snow-white robes, stood with a Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram behind his back. His figure was magnificently grand and majestic, his gaze as profound as the starry sky, devoid of joy or sorrow, calmly watching the seven Monarchs.
In just a few breaths, three of the seven Monarchs had been severely wounded. With only seven of them, how could they contend with him?
As for the three Monarchs who had originally been restrained by the Great Emperor reincarnations and others, they were deeply wary and did not charge forward immediately, avoiding being caught in the crossfire.
"You three, hurry over now! Otherwise, if the Taichu Emperor truly annihilates us, will you still have a path of escape?"
A Monarch shouted. The three Monarchs exchanged glances. Having witnessed the Taichu Emperor's terrifying might, they indeed harbored deep concerns.
After a moment of hesitation, they nodded and charged over.
But how could the five Monarchs, including the Great Emperor reincarnations, allow them to pass? They immediately rushed forward to block them.
However, the Taichu Emperor spoke up. "It's fine. I also wish to test how strong I am now."
The five Monarchs could only nod, but they secretly elevated their essence, energy, and spirit to the utmost, ready to rescue immediately if any unusual situation arose.
Ten Monarchs appeared together, forming the most terrifying lineup, sufficient to dominate past and present and sweep through all beneath the Supreme One level.
Even when facing a true Supreme One, they would absolutely be capable of putting up a fight.
On the Origin Ancient Path, the Supreme Ones from all heavens closely watched this scene.
However, the related Supreme Ones from the Flame Emperor Domain, Tai Sheng Huang Domain, Battle Saint Domain, and others were somewhat worried. Although they suspected that the Taichu Emperor had likely stepped into the same level as the Sovereign of Formlessness from back then—reaching a point where he could battle Supreme Ones while still a Monarch—they were not optimistic.
After all, the Sovereign of Formlessness from back then was hailed as the number one beneath the Supreme One level, yet he was still severely wounded and left on the brink of death by the alien race's joint attack using two Monarchs and seven peerless Sovereigns, combined with a killing array.
Now, there were a full ten Monarchs, a situation more than twice as severe as what the Sovereign of Formlessness had faced.
In the eyes of many Supreme Ones, the Taichu Emperor rashly engaging ten Monarchs was nothing more than a suicidal act.