One could imagine just how terrifying the tribulation that the Battle Saint King had endured was. An ordinary Sovereign Great Tribulation would absolutely not be that terrifying, nor would it cause such dreadful injuries.
It must be remembered that the capabilities displayed by the Battle Saint King were comparable to a Super Sovereign, if not stronger.
Hearing this, the alien powerhouses finally breathed a sigh of relief.
If this Battle Saint King had rampaged arrogantly through the alien Ancient Universe, annihilated countless important star domains, and still managed to survive his tribulation and succeed, the blow to the entire alien race would have been too great.
Within the Emperor Realm of the Tenth Emperor's Pass, the Xuan Shen Great Emperor personally supported Ye Chen's injured body. It was covered in all kinds of wounds, imbued with the most peculiar power, difficult to dissipate.
These were left from the joint attacks of the Supreme Ones within the heavenly tribulation, and also contained the assaults of the Giants of All Ages. They contained power belonging to those beings. Even though they were merely manifestations evolved by the tribulation and could not fully possess the might of that level, even a trace of it was enough to be utterly terrifying.
Moreover, such special power saturated every single injury covering his entire body.
If not for Ye Chen's own formidable strength, his status as an Eternal Monarch, and his nature as a Chaos cultivator, anyone else—even a Super Sovereign—would have long since perished, body and soul extinguished.
At the very least, even the Seven Great Human Monarchs would be helpless, and a Peerless Sovereign would find it a headache.
The Hun Yue Emperor Lord subtly manifested, also deeply furrowing his brow, feeling that the Dao injuries were far too severe.
Apart from the Xuan Shen Great Emperor, no one could perceive his presence.
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor merely glanced at him, knowing that the Hun Yue Emperor Lord was the Battle Saint King's guardian, and thus did not reveal his identity.
"These injuries are no ordinary matter. I cannot guarantee success," the Xuan Shen Great Emperor spoke, startling many.
Even a Great Emperor Supreme One dared not guarantee it? Just how severe were the injuries on the Battle Saint King's body?
"We implore Your Imperial Majesty to do everything in your power to save him. The Battle Saint King is a key, crucial figure for our Pangu Universe. He cannot come to harm," the human powerhouses all clasped their fists in request.
"That goes without saying."
Ultimately, as an ancient Great Emperor, the Xuan Shen Great Emperor now unleashed his Emperor power to expel the forbidden power from these wounds.
"Begone!"
With a single Dao shout, the Xuan Shen Great Emperor's words became law. This was the mighty power of a Great Emperor Supreme One; even within the Chaos Ancient Universe, he could manifest the ability of words becoming law.
Boom—
Boundless, heaven-and-earth mighty power suddenly appeared, and Supreme Emperor Laws descended, transforming into countless Supreme-level chains of order that plunged into Ye Chen's body.
From the countless wounds on his body, wisps of heavenly tribulation Dao injuries were stripped away.
In a short time, one-tenth had been expelled.
This brought looks of joy to everyone's faces. Truly worthy of an ancient Great Emperor; his methods were indeed heaven-defying and earth-shaking.
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor also revealed a trace of delight. This was simpler than imagined, proving the Battle Saint King could be saved.
Boom—
Suddenly, Ye Chen's entire body ignited, blazing with radiance spanning countless zhang. He was on the verge of dissolving into the Dao.
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor immediately halted his Emperor Dao methods, only then calming everything. His aged face wore a rather grave expression. "Not good. His Dao injuries are very special. They are not merely wounds stained with peculiar power; they are connected to his origin. Any attempt to strip them away will inevitably cause his entire being, body and soul, to ignite, which would be counterproductive."
Though ancient Great Emperors were wise, they were not absolutely omnipotent. Faced with this scene, he found it difficult to proceed.
These injuries were far too peculiar. How easy would it be to dissipate them? Even for a Supreme One, it was exceedingly difficult, let alone for him, who was not at the Great Perfection Emperor Realm.
"Great Emperor, what should we do now?"
Everyone was worried. Had the Battle Saint King, having just advanced to Ancient Sovereign, immediately become crippled?
This caused many to fret, for anyone could see the Battle Saint King's potential—too monstrous, too abnormal. He could be called the number one of the younger generation in the Chaos Sea. Moreover, he had performed heaven-shaking feats, single-handedly suppressing the alien army and inflicting heavy casualties, even resolving their offensive.
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor shook his head, his trembling appearance like one on the verge of death. He sighed lightly. "I am, after all, not at my peak condition. If we send him to the Myriad Domains Center and request the Human Sovereign to intervene, perhaps his injuries can be dissipated."
The Human Sovereign was no ordinary Supreme One. He was the reincarnation of the Mythical Era's supreme Giant, the Reincarnation Great Emperor. Even though he had not yet recovered his Giant-level cultivation, he surpassed ordinary Supreme Ones. If he intervened, there would be some confidence in dissipating the injuries on Ye Chen's body.
Everyone agreed with this decision and began discussing when to send him to the Myriad Domains Center, believing the sooner, the better.
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor also felt he should be taken back immediately and prepared to depart at once.
Suddenly, Ye Chen, who lay on the sickbed, rose to his feet. He stood up right before everyone. Clearly covered in wounds and drenched in blood, he smiled—a bright, sunny smile. His aura was rapidly recovering as he addressed the Xuan Shen Great Emperor and the others. "Everyone, you worried for nothing. I'm fine."
Boom—
Before anyone could ask, they saw endless Chaos light erupting from within Ye Chen's body, flowing continuously. At a speed visible to the naked eye, the wounds on his body's surface were completely repaired. In the end, he fully recovered, his essence, energy, and spirit all returning to peak condition.
"This—"
Everyone was stunned. Even injuries the Xuan Shen Great Emperor found difficult to dissipate had been recovered from just like that.
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor looked at Ye Chen with some surprise and suspicion. Only after a moment did he smile. "So that's how it is."
Those around him were all astonished. What did the Xuan Shen Great Emperor mean by that?
Only Ye Chen knew. After advancing to Ancient Sovereign, he had been elevated in all aspects to a new height. His origin had also transformed into an Eternal Monarch Chaos Origin. His Chaos Dao far surpassed the past. Although these injuries were very special, carrying forbidden power, Chaos could smelt and refine everything. It could slowly assimilate and refine all injuries; there was no need to expel them, only requiring him to pay a slight price.
At this stage, the true terror of the Chaos Great Dao was finally revealing its fangs.
Being a Chaos cultivator, an Eternal Monarch, and one who controlled an Origin Universe—this trinity naturally made him far more extraordinary than imagined. Even a problem the Xuan Shen Great Emperor found difficult to solve, Ye Chen could still resolve.
Of course, to some extent, it was merely a matter of specialization. Chaos was effective against everything!
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor said, "Little friend, you underwent the tribulation as an Eternal Quasi-Monarch. What happened in the final stage of the tribulation?"
"I saw the Heavenly Emperor and Shidai!"
He answered calmly, yet it shocked everyone.
The Heavenly Emperor and Shidai—back then, they too were Eternal Quasi-Monarchs. Now, they were supreme overlords dominating the Chaos Sea, truly among the strongest beings of all ages, existences that could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Universe Great Emperor.
No wonder the injuries were so terrifyingly severe. So he had encountered the Heavenly Emperor and Shidai in their youth.
Precisely because of this, everyone marveled even more at the Battle Saint King's heaven-defying nature. At the very least, if they had faced the youthful forms of the Heavenly Emperor and Shidai, they would likely have perished without a doubt.