Ye Chen's figure did not retreat, standing as immovable as a spear. Instead, it was Number Five who was forced back, rumbling dozens of steps before finally halting.
"What!?"
The powerhouses of Soul-Restraining Hall changed color. Number Five, the forbidden weapon, had actually failed to gain the upper hand?
One must know that anyone capable of becoming a forbidden weapon of Soul-Restraining Hall had a truly earth-shattering origin. Each was an invincible existence that had once truly dominated the Star Sky.
Even when the various imperial clans and Imperial Clans of the Star Sky were present, such existences could still suppress an entire era, forcing the imperial clans and Imperial Clans to not dare openly oppose them. One could imagine just how terrifying they were.
"Interesting. To actually withstand a strike from me. This person is most likely far from simple."
Ye Chen also sensed something unusual. Who was he? His combat power was in no way inferior to a peerless Sovereign of the Eighth Heaven. A casual strike from him should be enough to annihilate an ordinary Sovereign. Yet, his opponent had withstood it, merely retreating a few steps. That alone spoke volumes.
But so what?
"It's nothing more than a puppet with a confused will. Even if the person from back then were to return, I would still suppress them all the same!"
With a carefree laugh, an even more awe-inspiring might suddenly erupted from Ye Chen's body. His aura climbed level by level. At the same time, his palm reached for the heavens, grasping a divine seal that encompassed the myriad stars of the cosmos, transforming into a piece of the Star Sky that came crashing down with immense force.
Boom—
This time, Number Five was heavily smashed down, plunging dozens of miles deep into the earth. It was no match for him.
The Soul-Restraining Hall powerhouses paled. "Not good! Number Five is no match for the Battle Saint King. Activate the Forbidden Seal immediately!"
Mention of the Forbidden Seal made even the Sovereign-level Hall Masters of Soul-Restraining Hall turn grave. This seal restricted the maximum power of the forbidden weapons. Generally, it would not be rashly unleashed.
Of course, the terrifying aspect of the Forbidden Seal was that once released, even they would find it difficult to continue controlling Number Five.
But at this point, the forbidden weapon Number Five was clearly no match for the Battle Saint King. If this continued, not only Number Five, but perhaps even they themselves would be left behind here.
"Number Five Forbidden Seal, release!"
Several Hall Masters jointly performed the unsealing technique. Mysterious rays of light could be seen sinking into Number Five's body. Vaguely, countless bizarre and pitch-black Order Divine Chains appeared, extending and intertwining within Number Five's body, densely packed.
It was precisely these Order Divine Chains that allowed Soul-Restraining Hall to control Number Five.
Especially at the Mud Pill Palace between its eyebrows, the number of these Order Divine Chains was uncountable, tens of thousands upon tens of thousands.
Now, it was visible to the naked eye as the Order Divine Chains rapidly shattered one after another. Simultaneously, as the chains broke, Number Five's aura actually began to increase dramatically. Under this aura, even the powerhouses of the Dan Emperor Clan couldn't help but change their expressions drastically.
They hurriedly sent a voice transmission to Ye Chen: "Battle Saint King, you cannot allow Soul-Restraining Hall to continue releasing Number Five's Forbidden Seal. Once it is fully released, I'm afraid the Star Sky Overlord of old will return. At that time, he will undoubtedly be an invincible existence under the Star Sky."
With the return of an invincible Overlord who once suppressed the Star Sky, even the imperial clans and Imperial Clans would have to retreat three points if their hidden foundations did not emerge. Although the Battle Saint King was unfathomably deep, it was not certain he could match such a foe.
Ye Chen, however, merely smiled, looking with interest at the gradually unsealing Number Five. He could sense the aura on Number Five rising at an astonishing rate. In just a short moment, it had already climbed to a completely new and extremely terrifying height.
"Hahaha, Battle Saint King, I'm not afraid to tell you. Number Five's former self was the Ice Flame Monarch who once dominated the Universe. Back then, to capture him, our Hall paid the heavy price of four Ancient Sovereigns falling. Although resealing the Forbidden Seal after release will be many times more difficult, as long as we capture you, all these costs will be worth it."
The Soul-Restraining Hall Master laughed heartily, as if already foreseeing the scene of the Battle Saint King being captured, his Sovereign Heavenly Soul extracted, his invincible Chaos Saint Body taken. All costs would be worth it.
One must know that as early as many years ago, the Battle Saint King had been one of Soul-Restraining Hall's primary targets. His identity as a Chaos cultivator was extremely important to the Hall's plans.
Now that the Battle Saint King's cultivation had reached a level surpassing ordinary Sovereigns, capturing him would undoubtedly greatly advance the implementation of their plans. Even if it ultimately required sacrificing Number Five, it would be worth it.
"The Ice Flame Monarch, once hailed as the invincible Universe Monarch of the Star Sky!"
Hearing this, the Dan Emperor Clan powerhouses all changed color. The Ice Flame Monarch was a being who had once been invincible in his era, dominating the cosmos and ruling over the heavens. During his reign, the various imperial clans and Imperial Clans retreated before him. Even the Ultimate Ancient Path and Soul-Restraining Hall of that time dared not provoke him. His power was extreme.
In his time, an imperial clan once confronted him. He single-handedly charged into the imperial clan, nearly annihilating the entire clan. This forced that clan to bring out all its hidden foundations, awaken its Supreme Emperor Weapon, and manifest its Emperor Formations, only then managing to force back the Ice Flame Monarch. Yet, they still could not truly do anything to him, allowing him to retreat unscathed and at ease.
All because his strength was too overwhelming. The other Ancient Sovereigns of his era were no match for him, all suppressed, not daring to be his enemy.
It was only heard that his later years were tragic. The invincible Monarch who had dominated an era suddenly died violently, shaking the great Universe. It was suspected he perished while attempting something heaven-defying, trying to impact the Supreme Emperor realm.
No one expected that he ultimately fell into the hands of Soul-Restraining Hall, becoming one of their forbidden weapons.
"The Ice Flame Monarch, huh?"
Having traversed the Ultimate Ancient Path, Ye Chen had also heard some rumors about the Universe Overlords of old. He never expected to directly face one now.
Yet, he merely smiled dismissively. At this point, what battle did he fear?
Watching the Ice Flame Monarch, whose aura had already climbed to the level of the Seventh Heaven, gradually recovering to his former peak state, Ye Chen finally loosened his joints. Cracks like thunder resounded, shaking the great realm. He slowly spoke: "So what if it's the Ice Flame Monarch? Now he's nothing but a monster with a disordered will. Besides, even if he were at his peak, I would not fear him."
I am the Battle Saint King. I shall suppress all enemies in this world!
This was Ye Chen's invincible martial will—fearing nothing, suppressing everything!
Boom—
Ye Chen suddenly took a step forward. An even more vast and majestic might erupted abruptly, like a Chaos True Dragon awakening. It directly suppressed the rising momentum of Number Five, preventing it from continuing to increase.
With a great grasp of his hand, heaven and earth shattered. An indescribable absolute power surged forth, transforming into a storm that swept over, directly shattering all the Order Divine Chains on Number Five's body.
"Not good! All the Forbidden Seal chains have been torn apart. Trying to reseal Number Five will likely require the appearance of several Elders to accomplish."
The several Soul-Restraining Hall Masters' expressions changed drastically. With their capabilities, it would be very difficult to reseal Number Five. After all, Number Five was once the Ice Flame Monarch, an absolute Overlord of the Star Sky, akin to a forbidden zone master of the Ancient Heavenly Realm, dominating an era, incomparably powerful.