In the end, Taichu Emperor did not wish to press the three Monarchs too harshly. "Not handing over your true spirits is also acceptable," he said.
But then came a series of conditions—conditions that were downright humiliating.
Yet, facing Taichu Emperor, they had no choice but to agree.
What else could they do? They couldn't fight him, and they couldn't escape him.
"Hahaha—"
After obtaining the satisfactory terms, Taichu Emperor laughed heartily. Only after the three Monarchs, their faces exceptionally grim, swore various oaths did he permit them to leave.
The three Monarchs departed the Sacred Prison Domain battlefield. Even though Supreme Ones in the shadows tried to persuade them to stay, they did not comply, leaving with dark expressions.
Clearly, the price they had paid was too great—even greater than the conditions promised by the Supreme Ones earlier. Now, when facing those Supreme Ones, they retained only a superficial, corresponding level of respect.
After all, if not for these Supreme Ones, they would never have made a move.
Thus, the Emperor Tribulation came to a complete end.
Although Taichu Emperor had failed in his Dao attainment and had not truly become a Supreme One, misfortune had turned into blessing. He had become an Eternal Emperor, comparable to Wuxiang Junwang, possessing limitless potential to grow into a colossus of the ages—an outcome even better than attaining the Supreme One Dao.
Moreover, he had swept through the Ten Emperors, slaying several, seizing three Supreme Emperor Weapons, and forcing the final three Monarchs to pay a sky-high price to leave with their lives.
One could say he had reaped a full and overflowing harvest!
"This is the imposing might of an Eternal Emperor, just like Wuxiang Junwang of old—the King of Sovereigns. No, he should be called the King of Monarchs, possessing a true, awe-inspiring power that rivals the Supreme Ones."
The entire world marveled. Anyone could see that, with the Supreme Ones not making an appearance, Taichu Emperor was now truly invincible in the truest sense. Had they not witnessed the Ten Emperors as the best example?
"The Ten Emperors! If they truly joined forces, they could even battle a Supreme One. Yet they were defeated by Taichu Emperor. Is this the might of an Eternal Emperor? Is it even more terrifying than a Supreme One?"
"No, in terms of true strength, even as an Eternal Emperor who can challenge a Supreme One, Taichu Emperor may not necessarily compare to one. It's just that the Ten Emperors underestimated him and were caught off guard. By the time they regained their senses, they were already severely wounded one by one. Furthermore, Taichu Emperor deeply understood the principle of defeating them individually, never giving the Ten Emperors a chance to unite. That's how he ultimately triumphed."
Many people understood this clearly in their hearts. Although a Monarch was not a true Supreme One, they could be considered existences with one foot already in the Supreme One realm, possessing a portion of Supreme One might.
If the Ten Emperors joined forces, they would fear no Supreme One. To a certain extent, even a Supreme One might have to avoid theiredge / sharpness (figuratively, their power or threat).
But precisely because of this, the Ten Emperors had been far too careless, giving Taichu Emperor the opportunity to exploit. He defeated them one by one, ultimately defeating all the Monarchs.
Regardless of how one put it, today's battle had established Taichu Emperor's own invincible imposing might. From now on, beneath the Supreme Ones, he would reign supreme.
With the Supreme Ones not appearing, he was peerless under heaven!
Within the Emperor Hall, the eleven Supreme Ones all offered their congratulations to Tai Sheng Huang, congratulating Taichu Emperor on becoming an Eternal Emperor and having the hope to ascend to the pinnacle of the strongest Emperor and other colossus domains in the future.
In the future, there was an excellent chance for one lineage to produce two colossi!
"It's finally over!" Even Ye Chen felt weary. He put away the three Emperor Dao Supreme Treasures, though he had also gained immense benefits. At this moment, the Chaos Great Dao within his body was evolving rapidly, constantly giving birth to Monarch Rules.
In a short period, his Monarch Rules had increased by at least thirteen hundred. Although the speed had slowed somewhat by now, it was still continuously growing.
Ye Chen felt that his strength could still increase.
Although the Monarch Rules he truly mastered were insignificant compared to his Form-Spirit and Universe Power, he knew that once he became an Ancient Monarch, the number of Monarch Rules he could master would increase exponentially. The quantity he could command then would undoubtedly be exceptionally terrifying.
This counted as one of the greatest gains from this journey so far.
"I've found the peerless supreme treasure and obtained two Supreme One legacies. Moreover, thirty years have passed, and I've grown to my limit. Once this matter is concluded, I will immediately rush back to the Sealed Realm Universe, head to the Tenth Emperor Pass, and directly charge through to become an Ancient Monarch. As for returning to the lower realm, that will have to be delayed slightly."
Ye Chen had already made a decision in his heart.
Back then, the reason he decided to return to the lower realm was partly a long-held wish and partly because he hadn't grown to his peak in all aspects. But now it was completely different. Having reached his limit, he urgently wanted to advance further and elevate his cultivation.
Because he knew that as time passed, the enemies he faced would inevitably become increasingly terrifying. He had to improve his strength in all aspects.
Advancing to Ancient Monarch was the best choice.
"In my normal state, my combat power is enough to rival a fourth-layer Sovereign. Using the Sealing Gate and others, I can match a fifth-layer Sovereign. Employing other methods, I can even rival a mid sixth-layer Sovereign. I just don't know what level my strength will reach once I advance to Ancient Monarch."
Ye Chen murmured softly, his gaze exceptionally fervent.
Not to mention others, even he himself greatly anticipated that moment.
An Eternal Quasi-Sovereign at their limit state, once advancing to Ancient Monarch—how terrifying would that be...
The Sacred Prison Domain battlefield was filled with joy.
This battle, the Colossus-level Domain War, had basically come to a complete conclusion, with the Flame Emperor Domain faction achieving absolute victory.
After all, the Sacred Emperor Domain faction had been completely wiped out.
Monarch Dongxu had been refined by Taichu Emperor. Three Monarchs had been suppressed. As for those below the Monarch level, they had been completely annihilated.
On the Sacred Prison Domain battlefield, at the Flame Emperor Domain faction's main camp, brilliant fireworks soared from the nine Immortal Divine Halls, blooming one after another, exceptionally dazzling and stunning...
The Colossus-level Domain War, scheduled for a thousand years, had ended in less than a century, concluding in such a hurried manner.
"Let's go."
Taichu Emperor summoned the experts of the Flame Emperor Domain faction. The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body, Monarch Reincarnation, Monarch Xuanxu, Monarch Asura, and Monarch Tonggu—the five Monarchs—returned while suppressing the three Monarchs. Monarch Reincarnation said, "This time we've suppressed three Monarchs, especially this Monarch Sheng Gu, who is the offspring of the Strongest Emperor Sheng. If we kill him, it will undoubtedly cause the Sacred Emperor Domain immense pain."
Monarch Xuanxu frowned. "Is killing Monarch Sheng Gu unwise?"
After all, this was the offspring of the Strongest Emperor Sheng. If killed, it might provoke the Strongest Emperor Sheng's wrath, and the consequences would be incomparably severe.
Taichu Emperor smiled faintly. "It's fine. No matter how severe the consequences, our side's Strongest Emperor will not stand idly by. He will step out and shoulder all the pressure."
The Great Emperor Reincarnation Body said, "If possible, after killing Monarch Sheng Gu, please give his physical body to me. I have a great use for it."
The bloodline of Emperor Sons, Emperor Daughters, Immortal Dao offspring, and other Supreme One descendants all promoted his Chaos Great Dao. Especially an offspring of a Strongest Emperor like Monarch Sheng Gu, who was also at the Monarch level—the Strongest Emperor bloodline must have activated all its potential. Once refined and absorbed, the promotion to the Chaos Great Dao would be immense. It might even directly elevate the Chaos Great Dao by a large margin, possessing extraordinary marvelous uses.
Taichu Emperor and Monarch Reincarnation were the only ones who knew the Great Emperor Reincarnation Body was Ye Chen's strongest Dao Body. They nodded, naturally happy to witness Ye Chen's further advancement.
Of course, after this battle, basically everyone in the Flame Emperor Domain faction could obtain abundant battle merits, allowing them to exchange for a large number of rare treasures in the Flame Emperor Treasure Vault. By then, many would undoubtedly grow even stronger.
...
"Although Taichu Emperor has won and become an Eternal Emperor, matters won't end so easily. Do you think the alien race will simply let Taichu Emperor off?"
On the Origin Ancient Path, someone spoke in a low voice, their gaze sweeping over the Sacred Prison Domain battlefield and even over the mysterious unknown depths of the Origin Ancient Path, their meaning profound.