"Hiss—"
The sound of sharply drawn breaths filled the air.
The powerhouses of the Pangu Universe side stared wide-eyed at Ye Chen, looking upon him as if he were a Great Emperor, their gazes filled with profound reverence and terror.
Such means—wiping out a million-strong army with a mere wave of the hand, annihilating Ancient Monarchs, body and soul utterly destroyed—what kind of terrifying power was required to accomplish this?
It was far beyond anything they could imagine.
"Battle Saint King!"
An Ancient Monarch from the Pangu Universe side approached. Facing Ye Chen, he revered him as a deity. Such power also made this Ancient Monarch's heart tremble.
He reflected that before the Battle Saint King, he was as weak and insignificant as an ant, and couldn't help but inwardly sigh with a bitter smile.
He had cultivated for many tens of thousands of years, had even sealed himself away since the Mythical Epoch, and only now emerged. Yet despite cultivating for over a million years, he was far inferior to a junior who had cultivated for less than a thousand years. Comparing people truly was infuriating.
Of course, there wasn't much jealousy, only pleasant surprise.
After all, no matter how one looked at it, this was a super powerhouse belonging to the Pangu Universe.
"Fellow Daoist," Ye Chen responded, engaging in brief, amicable conversation, which slightly eased the Ancient Monarch's tension.
During this exchange, Ye Chen took the opportunity to learn some information, such as the true purpose of the alien race. Why were they so fixated on this Immortal Heavenly Pass?
This Ancient Monarch from the Pangu Universe was not human; he was a profound turtle of the demon race who had cultivated to this stage, known as the Longevity Demon Monarch.
As the name implied, this was a veteran Ancient Monarch who had lived for an extremely long time, his lifespan so vast it was utterly absurd. He had even lived longer than many other Ancient Monarchs, for he was a profound turtle, renowned for their longevity.
He said, "In recent years, with the powerful reinforcements you, Battle Saint King, brought back from the Origin Ancient Path, the alien army has been retreating steadily. In just a few short years, our Ancient Universe has reclaimed two to three tenths of its territory. As expected, within a hundred years, we should be able to reclaim over ninety percent."
"The alien race is anxious, hoping to change the current situation. Therefore, they have set their sights on this Immortal Heavenly Pass."
Ye Chen frowned. "It's said an Emperor slumbers within this Immortal Heavenly Pass. Aren't they worried about the terrifying consequences of disturbing an Emperor?"
"I've heard the so-called Emperor slumbering within this Immortal Heavenly Pass is related to the alien race," said the Longevity Demon Monarch.
"Related to the alien race?" Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, though it was clear even the Longevity Demon Monarch wasn't entirely certain, as there was no evidence yet.
But matters concerning the Immortal Heavenly Pass could not be taken lightly. Hence, the Pangu Universe side had also dispatched a large army to garrison this place, preventing the alien race from truly breaching the Immortal Heavenly Pass.
Turning to face the Immortal Heavenly Pass directly, Ye Chen revealed a faint smile. "Is that so? In that case, I should also take a good look at this Immortal Heavenly Pass. I'm very curious to know if a true Emperor really slumbers within."
"Battle Saint King, you mean—" The Longevity Demon Monarch's expression changed drastically.
"To knock on the pass!"
As his words fell, he arrived before the Immortal Heavenly Pass.
"Battle Saint King, wait—" The Longevity Demon Monarch tried to stop him, but Hunyue Emperor chuckled lightly. "You need not worry. Even if a true Emperor emerges, there is nothing to fear."
Hearing this, the Longevity Demon Monarch looked at Hunyue Emperor in shock, sensing the latter's unfathomable depth. Describing him as 'profound as an abyss, vast as the sea' was insufficient; before him, he himself felt utterly insignificant.
This feeling was something he had only experienced in the presence of a few Monarchs in the past. Greatly astonished, he asked, "You are a Monarch?"
Hunyue Emperor nodded with a faint smile. Ignoring the Longevity Demon Monarch's shock, he looked towards Ye Chen, equally curious to know if an Emperor truly slumbered within the Immortal Heavenly Pass.
Standing before the Immortal Heavenly Pass, Ye Chen rose to a height level with the pass itself, towering into the deepest reaches of the starry sky, lofty and unattainable.
A vast, boundless aura of the Great Dao slowly unfurled—the heavenly might of a Sovereign—rumbling and shaking the myriad heavenly principles, startling the guardians upon the Immortal Heavenly Pass.
One powerful existence after another appeared upon it, at the very least Great Powers, not lacking God Kings and even Quasi-Sovereigns. Several Ancient Monarchs emerged, their presence far surpassing that of countless past eras.
They saw Ye Chen and showed expressions of surprise, especially the few Ancient Monarchs, who keenly sensed Ye Chen's fearsomeness. He was likely also an Ancient Monarch, and no ordinary one at that.
After a moment's contemplation, a Sovereign-level Pass Guardian spoke in a grave tone, "Fellow Daoist, may I ask your purpose?"
Ye Chen said, "I wish to enter the pass!"
Succinct and to the point!
The guardians on the Heavenly Pass all changed expression. The few supreme Pass Guardians at the Ancient Monarch level exchanged glances before one spoke gravely, "Fellow Daoist, you must know that a true Emperor slumbers within the Heavenly Pass. He must not be disturbed. Please leave."
The implication was simple: once the Emperor was disturbed and awakened, the consequences would be unimaginable, something even an Ancient Monarch could not bear.
Ye Chen smiled. "Are you certain a true Emperor slumbers there?"
The Sovereign-level Pass Guardian said solemnly, "Absolutely true. Please leave immediately, otherwise disturbing the Emperor's slumber will have severe consequences."
"Is that so? I'd very much like to know what kind of consequences those are—"
As his words fell, Ye Chen's aura erupted instantaneously, shaking the entire Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth. His unparalleled, eternal Sovereign might even caused the starry sky to collapse for ten thousand layers, everything on the verge of utter annihilation—an unimaginable, great terror.
Under this peerless imposing might, a Chaos Heavenly Sun surged and rose from Ye Chen's body, illuminating the heavens and suppressing all eternity.
The intensity of this power was such that even the Longevity Demon Monarch below felt a terrifying, soul-deep intimidation.
The nearby Immortal Heavenly Pass trembled violently, suffering a tremendous impact.
The powerhouses on the Heavenly Pass all changed color. "Such powerful heavenly might of a Sovereign! Far beyond an ordinary Ancient Monarch. A super Sovereign? No, most likely a peerless Sovereign!"
At this thought, their eyes all filled with horror, looking at Ye Chen before them with disbelief.
Simultaneously, Ye Chen's body blazed with the peerless imposing might of an Eternal Sovereign, like a Great Emperor of the Mythical Epoch descending upon the mortal world. His black hair billowed like strands of Chaos True Dragons.
He took a single step forward, and his imposing might surged abruptly!
Boom—
Outside the Immortal Heavenly Pass, for a radius of a million miles, everything vanished into nothingness!
Chaos Heaven-Shaking Hand!
A simple Battle Saint technique, but when executed by Ye Chen, it was countless times more powerful than when used by his son Qian Xun, striking directly at the Immortal Heavenly Pass.
Boom—
The entire Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth seemed on the verge of exploding. At the critical moment, Hunyue Emperor acted, stabilizing this realm. Moreover, Ye Chen condensed all his power inward, focusing the entire impact on the Immortal Heavenly Pass.
It was as if billions of stars were striking simultaneously, overwhelming and submerging the Immortal Heavenly Pass!
A terrifying roar echoed between heaven and earth, but under Hunyue Emperor's intervention, it did not spread beyond the Secret Treasure Heaven and Earth. Otherwise, it would have certainly alarmed the armies of the two Ancient Universes, even the Monarchs.
In an instant, amidst the endless, dazzling radiance, the Heavenly Pass gate, as tall as the heavens, was blasted open.