"How long have I been unconscious?"
Ye Chen inquired. Unconsciousness made it impossible to judge the passage of time accurately.
"Thirty years."
Upon learning the duration, he fell silent for a moment before conducting an internal inspection. He discovered that his originally supreme and indestructible Chaos Saint Body was riddled with wounds within. The terrifying power of the Heavenly Dao Sun was pervasive, and there was also a fearsome Supreme Emperor Law that had been suppressed, far surpassing ordinary Supreme laws—an extreme and terrifying presence.
He sensed a familiar aura—the power left by Emperor Wanyan's final strike from that day. It clung to his form and spirit like a curse, never dissipating.
Boom—
Ye Chen attempted to exert his full power. However, with such circulation, the suppressed Heavenly Dao Sun power and Emperor Wanyan's destructive force within him immediately rippled outward. Countless cracks instantly appeared on the surface of his body, and blood flowed out.
If he hadn't stopped in time, his form and spirit would likely have exploded on the spot.
He had to admit that his injuries were far too severe, preventing him from unleashing his full strength. Otherwise, the slightest misstep would likely shatter his form and spirit.
Furthermore, after that battle, his Great Emperor Reincarnation Body had also been shattered into pieces. Thanks to the intervention of several Supreme Ones, it had been reassembled, though it was not as formidable as before.
It was now placed within the Chaos Heavenly Mansion, covered in web-like bloodstains and countless wounds.
His Emperor Dao Origin was already incomplete, his flesh body cracked, and his Extinction Emperor World had partially collapsed, unable to withstand the strain.
However, thanks to the Origin Great World—the Weiyang Great World—obtained from the Giant-level Domain Battlefield back then, which belonged to the Nine Yin Supreme One, the Extinction Emperor World was gradually assimilating and merging with the Weiyang Great World, evolving into a more powerful Origin Emperor World.
Unfortunately, due to his injuries, this Origin Emperor World was also buried deep within his body, difficult to utilize.
Ye Chen seemed like a cripple.
What sorrow this was. He was brimming with potential, comparable to the Heavenly Emperor and the Primordial Ancestor in their youth. Yet after one battle, he had suffered such grievous wounds, reduced to a state akin to a cripple.
"Yue!"
"Father!"
Those around him watched over Ye Chen, feeling helpless and heartache.
The once peerless Ye Chen was now nearly crippled. Although he could still wield power at the level of an Ancient Sovereign, it was far, far removed from his peak state, where he could battle Ten Heavens Sovereigns.
This was enough to completely crush anyone.
"You needn't be overly sad. Being able to survive is already a tremendous fortune. Besides, it's not without a solution," Ye Chen comforted them, a smile on his face, showing little sorrow.
Over the years, he had experienced countless life-and-death dangers, even dying several times. That he was still alive now was, as he said, indeed a great fortune. How could he complain excessively?
He was deep in thought.
Currently, his Chaos Saint Body was riddled with holes, many meridians shattered. The tyrannical power of the Heavenly Dao Sun still lingered, containing rule power no less than a Supreme Emperor Law, even transcending it, constantly eroding his flesh body.
If not for the suppression by endless faith power, the infusion and reinforcement from Wuxiang Sovereign's Supreme-level Saint Body Origin, and the Immortal Emperor Medicine rooted within his body, he would have long been annihilated.
As for his Great Emperor Reincarnation Body, it was similarly covered in wounds. Though the surface appeared undamaged, the interior was filled with infinite cracks, as if it could explode at any moment.
This showed just how terrifying the injuries Ye Chen had sustained this time were.
Naturally, he couldn't remain in this state forever. Given the opportunity, he would definitely seek a corresponding solution.
Ye Chen pondered. Now that the alien race within the Pangu Universe had been expelled and exterminated, the hidden danger was resolved.
It was time for him to walk the Origin Ancient Path again. The four colossi from antiquity—Tai Sheng Huang, the Battle Saint Ancestor, the Heaven-Defying War Lord, and the Flame Emperor—were all there. They would surely have a way to treat his injuries.
Moreover, he had a bold idea. If even the colossi from antiquity couldn't find a solution, perhaps he could try this idea. Although the chance of success was slim, it wasn't necessarily doomed to fail!
...
Pangu Universe, the cosmic frontier.
The Tenth Emperor's Pass.
After Ye Chen's intervention during his tribulation years ago, the invading army from the alien Ancient Universe was severely wounded and had not recovered its vitality to this day. This had led to years of peace, with no signs of aggression.
Besides, throughout the myriad domains of the heavens, the alien race had been completely exterminated, including five Ancient Great Emperors. How could the alien race be unaware?
But the experts guarding the Tenfold Emperor Passes never dared let their guard down, vigilantly defending this place.
The Seven Ancient Sovereigns stood like seven majestic mountains, guarding the Emperor's Pass, motionless, as if eternal.
Yet everyone knew that once a crisis arose at the Tenfold Emperor Passes, the Seven Ancient Sovereigns would awaken immediately to suppress it.
Boom—
On this day, a dazzling golden light fell outside the Tenth Emperor's Pass, like a brilliant heavenly sun descending, radiating boundless golden radiance.
It startled the Tenth Emperor's Pass.
Outside the Tenfold Emperor Passes, the Chaos Sea region stirred with turbulent waves of chaotic ancient energy.
The guarding Seven Sovereigns awakened instantly, their auras soaring to their peak, ready for battle.
Upon looking, they discovered it was an immense Golden Crow, its size spanning who knew how many millions of miles. Stars seemed minuscule before it. Covered in blood, its aura withered, it lay sprawled outside the Tenth Emperor's Pass, yet exuded faint threads of Supreme-level Emperor Might—truly terrifying.
"Is it an alien Supreme One?"
The Seven Sovereigns paled. They suspected it was an alien Supreme One, about to attack the Tenth Emperor's Pass once more.
After all, in recent years, alien Supreme Ones had launched multiple assaults.
Even though the Battle Saint King's tribulation had severely wounded them a few years back, they didn't doubt that the alien race would launch a large-scale invasion of the Pangu Universe again.
However, before the Seven Sovereigns could send word to the human Supreme Ones, the colossal Golden Crow, large enough to press down a starfield, suddenly transformed into a human figure. Clad in golden divine robes and wearing an emperor's crown, though covered in blood, his Emperor Might remained undiminished. His eyes shone brightly as he raised his head to meet the gaze of the Seven Sovereigns and said, "I trouble you to inform the human Wuxiang Supreme One. I am the Golden Crow Great Emperor from the old Origin Ancient Path. I have important news to convey!"
Golden Crow Great Emperor?
The old Origin Ancient Path?
Though the human Seven Sovereigns dared not open the Tenth Emperor's Pass, they immediately sent word.
Not long after, infinite dazzling golden light appeared. A Supreme Great Dao spanned the sky, piercing straight into the Tenfold Emperor Passes.
The human Supreme One had arrived!
It was Wuxiang Sovereign, who had personally crossed over from the myriad domains of the heavens to descend upon the Tenth Emperor's Pass. He confirmed the Golden Crow Great Emperor's identity.
"Golden Crow Great Emperor, you are—"
Wuxiang Sovereign's expression changed immediately upon meeting him.
The Golden Crow Great Emperor was no ordinary Great Emperor. From what he understood, in recent years, he had taken an extremely crucial half-step, on the verge of entering the realm of colossi from antiquity.
Even now, though not yet a colossus from antiquity, he belonged to the Quasi-Giant level, far stronger than other Supreme Ones. Yet, his current condition was clearly one of terrible injury, his origin withered—unbelievable.
Instantly, he connected it to a major event that must have occurred on the old Origin Ancient Path. His voice turned grave: "Could it be—"