It must be known that the combined strength of the various powers from the Origin Ancient Path alone was sufficient to contend against the overall forces of the alien race below the level of Great Emperors.
What was even more important was that while the two alien Great Emperor Supremes were being restrained by the Supreme Human Emperor and the Formless Monarch, the Pangu Universe side possessed additional Supreme-level combat power—
The Tai Chu Imperial Monarch and the Xuan Shen Great Emperor!
The Tai Chu Imperial Monarch was an Eternal Imperial Monarch, the strongest Imperial Monarch invincible within the same realm, even capable of challenging Supremes.
Although the Xuan Shen Great Emperor, due to his injuries, was not comparable to a true Great Perfection Emperor Realm Supreme, he was still a genuine Supreme, standing above Imperial Monarchs.
The two of them were enough to contend against multiple Imperial Monarchs, and could even directly tie down all the Imperial Monarch-level combat power of the entire alien army.
Precisely because of this, the Pangu Universe side gained multiple Imperial Monarch-level combatants, which had a crucial impact on the war.
In the short span of nine years, the alien army, which had once been overwhelmingly powerful, suffered a series of fierce counterattacks, sustaining heavy casualties and retreating step by step.
The seventy percent of the domains they had occupied across the myriad realms had now dwindled to less than fifty percent.
It was easy to imagine that as time passed, the Pangu Universe side would inevitably occupy more and more domains, driving the alien army into even more complete disarray.
Of course, there were still some domains that could not be recaptured in a short time. The alien army deployed significant combat power, and even alien Great Emperors personally appeared. The supreme forbidden existences within the Prison of Heaven also stirred repeatedly, keeping the Supreme Human Emperor fully occupied. He had no choice but to remain stationed at the center of the Myriad Domains, unable to leave.
The Tai Chu Imperial Monarch and the Xuan Shen Great Emperor were also forced to confront an alien Great Emperor, unable to continue restraining multiple alien Imperial Monarchs.
For a time, both sides fell into a stalemate.
This was quite regrettable for the Pangu Universe side, as they had not yet completely recaptured all domains or eliminated all alien powerhouses.
Of course, once the Human Emperor suppressed the Prison of Heaven again, a Supreme-level combatant would be freed up.
Moreover, the foundation of the Tai Sheng Huang Realm had not yet fully manifested. After nine years, it was still in the process of continuous recovery and needed more time.
It could be imagined that in not many years, when the foundation of the Tai Sheng Huang Realm fully recovered, combined with the Pangu Universe army, they would inevitably sweep through all alien forces.
Thus, the Pangu Universe side maintained a relatively optimistic outlook.
Just as the armies of the two Ancient Universes across the myriad realms were locked in a stalemate, the Qixia Domain, far from the center of the Myriad Domains, was seething with undercurrents.
The Qixia Domain was undoubtedly ranked among the top-tier super domains within the myriad realms, surpassing ordinary major domains in both vastness and prosperity.
Since time immemorial, this super domain had been home to several immortal holy land legacies, and even the eternal Divine City, Phoenix City.
Moreover, in this era, countless Great Powers had emerged, and God Kings were not uncommon, naturally making Qixia Domain even more flourishing.
The prosperity of Qixia Domain was not without reason. Not only was its territory far more expansive than ordinary major domains, but the most important point was the rumor that this domain had an astonishing origin—it was said to be the vast domain formed from the fallen body of the mythical Immortal Phoenix of the Mythical Era, integrated into the myriad realms.
It was very special, most suitable for cultivating the Great Dao of Fire.
Anyone cultivating anything related to the Great Dao of Fire would inevitably achieve twice the result with half the effort!
Even more special was the existence of an Immortal Heavenly Pass within Qixia Domain, located within a mysterious Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth.
One must know the extraordinary nature of the Immortal Heavenly Pass; it had always been a forbidden topic, with rumors that supreme Emperors slumbered within.
There was also a saying that the Immortal Heavenly Pass led to the Primordial Immortal Realm, connected to immortality.
Naturally, countless related rumors gave the Immortal Heavenly Pass a mysterious aura.
But none of this stopped the existence of the Immortal Heavenly Pass from making Qixia Domain a coveted prize, indirectly causing it to become a major battleground for the two Ancient Universes. Even Imperial Monarchs appeared among the alien army, and the number of Ancient Sovereigns exceeded a dozen.
What was shocking was that during this period, the alien race repeatedly dispatched armies into that ancient land of the Immortal Heavenly Pass, seemingly engaged in some momentous event, causing considerable concern for the Pangu Universe side.
Therefore, Qixia Domain also gathered a massive army from the Pangu Universe side, with an Imperial Monarch personally stationed in this domain, faintly confronting the alien Imperial Monarch from afar, preventing the alien army from easily breaching the Immortal Heavenly Pass and avoiding a terrible outcome.
Phoenix City remained firmly in the hands of the Pangu Universe side. Inside and outside the city were true powerhouses, with Heavenly Kings a common sight.
A domain gate opened, and two figures appeared in this city—none other than Ye Chen and Hunyue Monarch.
Both had concealed their auras, appearing to be merely at the Great Power level. Though strong, they were not particularly outstanding in this era.
Great Powers were no longer the titanic figures who could dominate a region as they once were. With the continuous recovery and successive unsealing of the myriad Daos of heaven and earth, the myriad realms were no longer lacking in powerhouses of this realm.
Walking within Phoenix City, Ye Chen felt a sense of nostalgia. This was his first time setting foot in this city in this life, though he had visited in his previous life, where he first learned of the existence of the Immortal Heavenly Pass.
Having cultivated to this point, his strength was comparable to a peerless Sovereign—how powerful! Few in the current era could match him. Ye Chen's senses and perception far surpassed his past self by countless times.
In his previous life, when he was not yet a Saint, he could only sense that this was an extraordinary Divine City, utterly incapable of perceiving the deeper aspects of Phoenix City.
Now, with his Chaos Dao techniques perfected to the pinnacle and his cultivation profound and miraculous, what kind of existence was he? He could perceive the various aspects of Phoenix City more clearly, sensing the special nature of this eternal Divine City. It was like a Divine City-shaped placenta, nurturing a heaven-defying being within.
This heaven-defying being was in slumber, also undergoing nirvana. One could sense thecontinuouslyemanatingbursting with vitality, as well as the increasingly powerful fluctuations of the Great Dao of Fire—the innate source of the Great Dao of Fire, extremely potent, like a sun.
However, it fell short compared to the Golden Crow Great Emperor of the past.
Of course, though not comparable to the Golden Crow Great Emperor, it still gave him a sense of pressure.
"Is it the Immortal Phoenix?" Ye Chen murmured to himself, somewhat astonished.
Many years ago, it was rumored that Phoenix City was the nirvana site of the Immortal Phoenix. Now it seemed this was indeed true.
Beside him, Hunyue Monarch was also shocked, naturally sensing the life fluctuations within Phoenix City.
And, for once, he felt a trace of reverence.
The stronger one was, the more clearly one could perceive the extraordinary and special nature of the being slumbering in nirvana within Phoenix City. It actually contained supreme Supreme fluctuations.
Was a Supreme-level existence slumbering in nirvana within?
As if sensing their probing, a vague fluctuation emanated from Phoenix City, carrying a supreme and majestic will, causing both of them to slightly change expression. However, it was not hostile or hateful, more of a warning.
Hunyue Monarch snorted coldly. Although there was a Supreme-level existence undergoing nirvana within Phoenix City, he was also an Imperial Monarch of his generation, with the potential to ascend to Supremehood in the future. There was no need for excessive reverence. Being warned now naturally provoked some anger.
But Ye Chen stopped him. The Supreme-level existence undergoing nirvana within Phoenix City was on the side of the Pangu Universe, so naturally, no trouble was allowed.
"Let's go, we head to the Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth!" Ye Chen said.
The reason for coming to Qixia Domain was precisely because he had learned some information within the Tenfold Emperor Pass, understanding the special nature of Qixia Domain and vaguely guessing the alien race's intentions regarding the Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth.
On the other hand, he learned that his son, along with experts from the Chaos Heavenly Mansion, had also come to Qixia Domain and entered the Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth.
It was said that the Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth of Qixia Domain had opened once again, and the Immortal Heavenly Pass within seemed about to be opened.
In his previous life, the Immortal Heavenly Pass within the Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth was almost opened, causing a tremendous uproar. In the end, an ancient Great Power personally intervened, not only fully awakening multiple Great Power immortal weapons but also resonating with Phoenix City to suppress it. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
Of course, in the previous life, perhaps a single Great Power could almost seal the Immortal Heavenly Pass. But now, heaven and earth had long since recovered, cultivation far surpassing the past, with geniuses emerging in droves. Great Powers had become commonplace. The Immortal Heavenly Pass might also undergo astonishing changes, so Ye Chen was worried it might impact his son.
With a single step, he directly left Phoenix City and arrived at the passage leading to the Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth.
Before the passage to the Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth, large armies from both Ancient Universes had already gathered, with even Ancient Sovereigns stationed there.
However, there was no fighting. Instead, they were positioned on their respective sides with a strangetacit understanding, as if waiting for something.
Ye Chen swept his gaze over the alien army camp. There were several Ancient Sovereigns, the strongest being only a Fifth Heaven Sovereign—he could crush them with a single slap. But he did not act, not wanting to alert the enemy prematurely. He wanted to know the true purpose of these aliens' arrival.
Could it be to blast open the Immortal Heavenly Pass?
Silently and without a trace, he entered the Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth with Hunyue Monarch.
The Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth held many memories from his previous life. Returning now, though nostalgic, it was merely that. In a single step, he traversed hundreds of thousands of miles, arriving before the Immortal Heavenly Pass.
The Immortal Heavenly Pass remained majestic and boundless, towering between heaven and earth, lofty and unreachable, with remnants of stars embedded in its walls, densely covered with endless battle scars.
Beneath the Heavenly Pass, armies from the two Ancient Universes also confronted each other, the atmosphere tense, ready to erupt at any moment.
Observing the surroundings, there were clear signs of battle, indicating that real combat had occurred here.
Looking at the Immortal Heavenly Pass, Ye Chen and Hunyue Monarch could sense that this Immortal Heavenly Pass was very different from before. If it was "slumbering" back then, now it was in a state of "recovery," with the vast and boundless aura of a Primordial Great Menace wantonly spreading and diffusing.
Not to mention Great Powers, even God Kings arriving would feel tremendous pressure.
Ye Chen's eyes narrowed slightly as he gazed into the distance at the Immortal Heavenly Pass.
It was said that within each Immortal Heavenly Pass slumbered an Emperor, though this was not entirely accurate. For example, the Tenth Emperor Pass was one of the Immortal Heavenly Passes, yet there was no so-called Emperor slumbering within.
However, regarding this particular Immortal Heavenly Pass, Ye Chen had personally witnessed a supreme existence slumbering within in his previous life, though he was uncertain if it was a true Emperor.
Now, blocked by the Immortal Heavenly Pass, he could not accurately perceive it either.
"The Immortal Heavenly Pass... Should we force it open?" Ye Chen's gaze instantly became profound and unfathomable!