"The Dan Emperor Cauldron!"
Upon seeing the Dan Emperor Cauldron, the powerhouses of Soul-Restraining Hall also showed considerable apprehension. That great cauldron was even more extraordinary than ordinary Supreme Emperor Weapons. Legend had it that the Alchemy Emperor had transcended the Supreme level, standing in another supreme domain.
However, similarly, they had come this time to assert their authority. Otherwise, after the Battle Saint King destroyed one of Soul-Restraining Hall's old lairs and caused the fall of a full six Ancient Monarchs, if they did not act, everyone in the ancient universe would think Soul-Restraining Hall was easy to bully.
One of the Hall Master Sovereigns of Soul-Restraining Hall spoke in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist, the Battle Saint King recently attacked our Soul-Restraining Hall and killed several of our Heaven Hall Masters. This matter absolutely cannot be let go. As long as your Dan Emperor Clan hands over the Battle Saint King, our Hall will leave the Dan Emperor Realm. Otherwise, do not blame our Soul-Restraining Hall for being ruthless."
"So, you are threatening me?" The Old Monarch was also angered. Having lived for hundreds of thousands of years, he had never been threatened like this before.
The Soul-Restraining Hall Master sneered coldly, "You can think of it that way. But I'm not afraid to tell you, this is our Hall's Forbidden Weapon, named Number Five. Its origins are not simple. Even if your Dan Emperor Clan can wield the Dan Emperor Cauldron, a Supreme Emperor Weapon, you cannot fully awaken it. This Forbidden Weapon Number Five may not necessarily fear it."
"Forbidden Weapon Number Five!?"
The Old Monarch was greatly shocked. As a Sovereign of the Dan Emperor Clan and an Ancient Monarch within this Primordial Chaos Ancient Universe, he naturally knew many secrets. He was well aware that for countless millennia, Soul-Restraining Hall had been preparing a shocking plan, even going to great lengths throughout the ages, having captured several formidable overlord-level existences at great cost.
This Forbidden Weapon named Number Five before him was very likely one of those overlords who once shook the Star Sky with their might.
Moreover, he understood that such overlords were not on the same level as ordinary Ancient Monarchs.
"Ancestor, Soul-Restraining Hall's Forbidden Weapons are extraordinary. They should not be provoked. In the past, an imperial clan was nearly destroyed because of them," a high-ranking member of the Dan Emperor Clan transmitted a voice message, filled with apprehension.
In ancient times, an imperial clan had opposed Soul-Restraining Hall, leading to a major conflict. In the end, enraged, Soul-Restraining Hall released one of those terrifying existences called a Forbidden Weapon, nearly causing that imperial clan's complete destruction.
If not for the imperial clan exhausting its entire heritage in the end, the consequences would have been unimaginable. But from then on, the world knew the terror of Soul-Restraining Hall's Forbidden Weapons. Even Ancient Monarchs had been slaughtered, more than one, their blood staining multiple star domains, earning a fearsome reputation.
"Ancestor, this matter has nothing to do with our clan. Perhaps we should—"
Before the words were finished, the other Dan Emperor Clan powerhouses understood this person's meaning: to hand over the Battle Saint King.
The Old Monarch snorted coldly, "That is not acceptable. Our clan is descended from the Alchemy Emperor. When have we ever feared anyone? Even if it's a so-called Forbidden Weapon, what of it? At worst, we'll bring out our heritage. If Soul-Restraining Hall wants to deal with our clan, they should consider whether they can afford the consequences."
Imperial clans could dominate the Star Sky, let alone a clan like the Dan Emperor Clan, descendants of a Ten Thousand Ancient Times colossus. If their true heritage was mobilized, it would far surpass that of ordinary imperial clans.
Furthermore, the Battle Saint King was already far from what he used to be. Even he, a veteran Sovereign, could not see through him—his depth was unfathomable. How could such a person be easily offended?
"But Ancestor—" A high-ranking elder within the clan tried to speak again, but the Old Monarch glared to stop him, shouting, "Do not mention this again! The Battle Saint King is the First Guest Elder of our Dan Emperor Clan, and this status is forever. Since Soul-Restraining Hall wants to attack the First Guest Elder of our Dan Emperor Clan, they must ask whether our Dan Emperor Clan is willing!"
His voice was not hidden in the slightest, rumbling and echoing between heaven and earth, also making it known to Soul-Restraining Hall.
Immediately, the Soul-Restraining Hall powerhouses understood the Dan Emperor Clan's stance, their expressions darkening one by one, especially the four Heaven Hall Master Sovereigns who had come.
One of them spoke, "Fellow Daoists of the Dan Emperor Clan, you should think clearly. Some decisions cannot be made lightly. Otherwise, the consequences are such that even an imperial clan might not be able to bear them."
"Is that so? This old one has lived for many millennia, but this is the first time I've seen someone dare to threaten our Dan Emperor Clan." The Old Monarch stroked his beard with a smile, calm and composed, carrying an innate air of dignity. "But you should also understand that our Dan Emperor Clan is no ordinary imperial clan. Our Imperial Ancestor is the Alchemy Emperor, the Number One Alchemist of All Time, who has also stepped into that supreme colossus domain. If you merely make a casual move against our Dan Emperor Clan, that's one thing. But if you truly dare to inflict serious damage, aren't you afraid that if the Imperial Ancestor becomes enraged, he might cross time and space to strike at Soul-Restraining Hall?"
Within these seemingly calm words lay a thick arrogance!
The Alchemy Emperor, a Ten Thousand Ancient Times colossus—if he became enraged, who in the world could withstand him?
Even a Supreme One would avoid hisedge / sharpness (figuratively, their power or threat) and absolutely dare not confront him head-on.
The expressions of the four Hall Master Sovereigns of Soul-Restraining Hall turned grave, clearly also having apprehensions in this regard.
A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow.
The name of the Alchemy Emperor was too resounding, dominating across Ten Thousand Ancient Times, an insurmountable mountain.
Daring to make a move or two against the Dan Emperor Clan, the Alchemy Emperor might not bother, at most treating it as tempering for the clan. But attempting a war of annihilation against them would likely enrage the Alchemy Emperor. Even a force as powerful as Soul-Restraining Hall absolutely could not withstand such a strike!
Just as the two sides were in a standoff, Ye Chen appeared silently, standing with his hands behind his back, looking indifferently at the Soul-Restraining Hall powerhouses who had come. "Soul-Restraining Hall, I didn't expect you to dare take the initiative to come looking for me. Do you think killing six Heaven Hall Masters not long ago wasn't enough?"
The Dan Emperor Clan was shocked. The Battle Saint King had actually killed six Heaven Hall Masters of Soul-Restraining Hall.
One must know that Heaven Hall Masters were all at the Ancient Monarch level. This meant the Battle Saint King possessed the ability to easily kill Ancient Monarchs, and multiple at that.
The faces of the several Soul-Restraining Hall Masters present immediately darkened. One snorted coldly, "Battle Saint King, don't think yourself invincible under heaven. Although you are indeed stronger than many Ancient Monarchs, our Soul-Restraining Hall's Forbidden Weapons are equally boundless in terror. Today, we specifically brought one out. Prepare to die. Number Five, attack!"
The Forbidden Weapon named Number Five immediately attacked. With a great roar, hair disheveled, its strength was indeed supremely powerful.
Whoosh! Number Five shot through the air, its tyrannical aura directly shredding the sky as it struck out with a large hand. There was no divine ability or spell, yet this simple large hand was far more terrifying than an Ancient Monarch using divine abilities, as if an entire Star Sky were crushing down, shockingly fearsome.
The Old Monarch of the Dan Emperor Clan immediately changed color, quickly resonating with the Dan Emperor Cauldron, intending to suppress it.
But Ye Chen acted first, exclaiming in surprise, "Interesting. This person's strength is formidable."
He flicked his sleeve, colliding with it.
The great realm shook, divine might exploding like a prison, but all of it was suppressed by the Dan Emperor Cauldron, confined to the corresponding area and not allowed to spread.
Otherwise, a clash of existences at this level would have too vast an impact.