Hearing this, the Ice Flame Monarch nodded thoughtfully.
He had merely been blinded by rage. After years of imprisonment, all aspects of his being had greatly declined, far from his peak state. Rushing headlong to the Soul-Restraining Hall's headquarters now carried a high risk of being captured and imprisoned once more, which would be extremely perilous.
Thinking this, he couldn't help but let out a despondent sigh. "If not this, I don't know where to go. I've been muddled and imprisoned within the Soul-Restraining Hall for countless years. My loved ones from back then have likely long since perished."
His words carried a tinge of melancholy. Even as a hegemon of the starry sky, being utterly alone meant that dominating the cosmos held little joy.
Ye Chen said, "If you don't mind, Fellow Daoist, why don't we travel together? It would be good to have company. Moreover, I can help resolve the various injuries within your body and assist you in recovering to your peak. What do you say?"
The Ice Flame Monarch pondered briefly, then nodded. "Very well. Although you are young, Fellow Daoist, your cultivation defies the heavens. I fear you are not inferior even to my peak self. Traveling with you would certainly be less lonely and dull."
"Excellent."
Through this simple exchange, the Ice Flame Monarch decided to accompany Ye Chen on his journey, which caused the Dan Emperor Clan to marvel. The Battle Saint King's methods were truly extraordinary.
To have such a powerhouse traveling with him, who on the Ultimate Ancient Path could be his match?
Upon further reflection, however, the Battle Saint King had already reached a state of profound mastery; otherwise, how could he have defeated the Ice Flame Monarch and awakened his lost consciousness?
After annihilating the powerhouses sent by the Soul-Restraining Hall, Ye Chen felt deeply that this place was not suitable for lingering further, fearing it might draw even more terrifying enemies upon the Dan Emperor Clan.
He personally was not afraid, but he could not implicate others. He stepped forward and got straight to the point. "Fellow Daoist, have you considered it?"
He was inquiring about the World Stone.
The Old Monarch fell silent for a moment. "Very well. This matter is acceptable. I can agree on behalf of the Dan Emperor Clan. Moreover, I also agree to give you the Immortal Emperor Medicine seedling."
Upon hearing this, not only were the Dan Emperor Clan powerhouses greatly shocked, but even Ye Chen revealed astonishment.
The World Stone was one thing, but to actually give him the Immortal Emperor Medicine seedling as well—this was completely beyond Ye Chen's expectations.
"Ancestor, this—"
Behind him, the high-ranking members of the Dan Emperor Clan all attempted to dissuade him. The World Stone was one thing, but the Immortal Emperor Medicine seedling was absolutely not acceptable. It was incomparably precious; how could it be given away? In the present age, only Eternal Giants could possess such an Immortal Emperor Medicine.
"Let this matter rest. I believe the Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden would also approve of my decision if she were here," the Old Monarch stated.
Hearing this, everyone finally gave up their attempts at dissuasion. They all understood that since the Ancestor was acting this way, he must have his own considerations.
Ye Chen did not immediately agree. Instead, he looked deeply at the Old Monarch. "What is the requirement?"
There was no such thing as a free lunch in this world. He did not believe the Dan Emperor Clan would simply gift him an Immortal Emperor Medicine seedling for free, even if he was the Alchemy Emperor's inheritor.
The Old Monarch laughed heartily. "The Battle Saint King is indeed a man of wisdom. This old one's thoughts cannot be hidden from you. Since you ask, I will not conceal it. To obtain the Immortal Emperor Medicine seedling, there is naturally a corresponding price. This price is not too difficult for you. This old one hopes you will marry into the Dan Emperor Clan."
As these words fell, both sides widened their eyes.
Soon, the eyes of the Dan Emperor Clan's high-ranking members all lit up.
If the Battle Saint King, so peerless and invincible, could marry into the Dan Emperor Clan, it would undoubtedly elevate the clan's strength in every aspect.
Furthermore, despite his youth, he had already achieved such extraordinary feats. Even as a chaos cultivator, it was not impossible that he might one day prove his Dao and become an Emperor through chaos!
And by that time, the Immortal Emperor Medicine seedling would still essentially belong to the Dan Emperor Clan.
"Impossible."
Ye Chen refused outright. Although the Immortal Emperor Medicine seedling was precious, wanting him to marry into the Dan Emperor Clan was impossible.
The Old Monarch had anticipated this and was not surprised. Stroking his beard, he smiled slightly. "Battle Saint King, do not refuse so hastily. For a monstrous talent like you, ordinary Heaven's Pride maidens would certainly not catch your eye. But what if the person I speak of, the one you would marry, is our Dan Emperor Clan's Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden?"
The Imperial Maiden?
Ye Chen was taken aback. The Ice Flame Monarch was stunned. The Dan Emperor Clan members were shocked.
Have the Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden marry the Battle Saint King?
Instinctively, the Dan Emperor Clan's first thought was refusal, and they deemed it impossible.
What status did the Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden hold? Her status was even above the Old Monarch's, being the daughter of the Alchemy Emperor. How could she become a sacrificial offering just to recruit the Battle Saint King?
But before anyone could truly voice this, the Old Monarch was the first to transmit his voice to them. "Although the Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden's status is noble, she cannot remain alone forever. With her exalted status, even ordinary Imperial Sons would not catch her eye. In all the heavens, how many people could possibly enter the Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden's sight?"
The Dan Emperor Clan powerhouses all fell silent. Precisely because the Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden's bloodline was too noble, especially being the bloodline of an Eternal Giant, it was even more formidable.
Whoever could become her husband must be no ordinary person.
Even a typical Supreme Genius might not necessarily catch her eye.
But the Battle Saint King certainly had the qualification. Moreover, he was hailed as the number one Heaven's Pride of the Chaos Sea, a single person suppressing all the Imperial Sons, Imperial Maidens, and Immortal Dao descendants, with none able to compare to him.
He had also obtained the Alchemy Emperor's alchemy legacy.
Such a supreme Heaven's Pride naturally had the qualification to become the Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden's husband.
One could even say that if the Battle Saint King did not have this qualification, then looking across the entire Chaos Sea, no one else would.
The Old Monarch transmitted his voice again. "Although throughout history, no one cultivating the Chaos Great Dao has ever truly proven their Dao and become an Emperor, this Battle Saint King is among the most heaven-defying monsters of all time. Even if he cannot become an Emperor in the future, his achievements will likely not be inferior to a true Supreme One, enough to protect our Dan Emperor Clan for endless eons. If he and the Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden were to have offspring, inheriting the bloodlines of both, they would surely be heaven-defying, capable of being nurtured into a true Ancient Great Emperor."
"Do not forget the Primordial Chaos Imperial Sovereign of the Pangu Universe in ancient times, whose final achievements were not inferior to our clan's Emperor Ancestor, mastering both the Chaos and Primordial Great Daos."
"If the offspring born could cultivate the Chaos Great Dao and the Dan Emperor lineage's Great Dao, they could likely be nurtured into a supreme existence not inferior to the Primordial Chaos Imperial Sovereign."
"If our Dan Emperor Clan could give birth to another supreme giant rivaling the Emperor Ancestor, it would be an unprecedented glory throughout history. Our clan alone could rival an entire Chaos Ancient Universe, with all races paying homage and Supreme Ones following. Who would dare provoke us!"
By the end, whether it was the Old Monarch or the other Dan Emperor Clan high-ranking members, their eyes all burned with fervor.
Without a doubt, in their eyes, the Battle Saint King was the most qualified to marry into the Dan Emperor Clan. Moreover, his Chaos Saint Body bloodline was heaven-defying and could not be ignored.
Once he and the Young Ancestor Imperial Maiden produced offspring, they would likely inherit the strongest bloodlines of both, and their future achievements would be astonishingly great.
It had to be said, this requirement was truly worth a try!