"Our mission is to guard the Ultimate Ancient Path, silently waiting for the appearance of the strongest Heaven's Pride of all ages, to obtain the 'Ultimate Supreme' Immortal Fate."
As they spoke, the several Sovereigns of the ancient path quietly watched Ye Chen.
This so-called strongest Heaven's Pride of all ages was most likely the Battle Saint King. He had already, hundreds of years ago, overpowered the two great ancient paths, slaughtering the strongest of those Supreme Geniuses and Supreme Offspring until their blood stained the myriad heavens, with countless dead. He could truly be called the Supreme Killer in name and reality.
Even Emperor Sons and Daughters, Immortal Dao Offspring, and Great Perfection Supreme Geniuses—who knew how many had died.
Without a doubt, the Battle Saint King stood like an unparalleled imperial mountain range straddling the two great ancient paths, blocking all those with aspirations for the 'Ultimate Supreme' Immortal Fate, preventing them from ever taking that final step.
As Ye Chen listened, he gradually unraveled the various confusions of the past.
For instance, the two great ancient paths had existed for several epoch eras, yet some Ancient Great Emperors had clearly left their corresponding Immortal Fate within the 'Ultimate Supreme' only in the previous Mythical Epoch. This seemed quite contradictory, but through the explanation of the ancient path Sovereigns, he understood that the 'Ultimate Supreme' Immortal Fate was not a legacy from a single epoch, but one that had extended across several epoch eras, gradually left behind by the myriad Supreme Ones of the Chaos Sea.
Especially in past epoch eras, there had been outstanding talents who underwent trials on the Ultimate Ancient Path, attained the Dao to become Emperors or attained the supreme Immortal position, and they too gradually left behind their own share of Immortal Fate.
But as for what the 'Ultimate Immortal Fate' actually was, those below the Supreme One level never understood.
It was rumored that when one attained the Dao and became a Supreme One, they would naturally comprehend what the 'Ultimate Supreme' Immortal Fate was.
Yet it was undeniable that this 'Ultimate Supreme' Immortal Fate was something even Supreme Ones would go mad for.
Ye Chen fell silent. Regarding the 'Ultimate Supreme' Immortal Fate, he had always wanted to know what it truly was. He had a special feeling that perhaps it was related to eternity.
He said to Sovereign Xuelan and the others, "Seniors, where is the headquarters of the Soul-Restraining Hall? Please tell me. I will go and destroy it."
It was a display of great courage, daring to go alone to the territory of the Soul-Restraining Hall.
However, they recalled that even a ninth-heaven Sovereign-level avatar of Forbidden Heaven Monarch had been destroyed by his hand, a strength equivalent to the peak Sovereign level.
They also remembered that several months ago, one of the Soul-Restraining Hall's old lairs had also been destroyed by him.
Sovereign Xuelan said gravely, "Little friend, do not be careless. Although the Soul-Restraining Hall has suffered heavy casualties this time, it is ultimately a hegemon-level force that has endured for multiple epochs. It still possesses the even more powerful Forbidden Weapons No. 1 and No. 2. It is said they are at least peak Sovereign existences. Moreover, the Soul-Restraining Hall certainly does not lack Monarchs. They have even been preparing a shocking plan for several epochs. You must absolutely not be careless."
"It's fine. Since I dare to go, I have a certain degree of confidence," Ye Chen said, appearing very self-assured.
Not to mention Monarchs, even if it were a Supreme One, he was confident he could retreat unscathed.
"Very well. Please be careful, little friend. Do not be careless. You must proceed with caution," Sovereign Xuelan and the other several ancient path Sovereigns cautioned him. They informed him of the locations of several old lairs of the Soul-Restraining Hall known to the Ultimate Ancient Path, but the true headquarters—throughout the entire Chaos Ancient Universe, very few truly knew its location.
That was the absolute secret of the Soul-Restraining Hall, known only to the most core Ancient Sovereigns.
Ye Chen set off, with the Ice Flame Monarch naturally following by his side.
During this process, they took action and awakened the chaotic, slumbering consciousness of Forbidden Weapons No. 3 and No. 4, allowing them to awaken.
The two former Star Sky Overlords had truly returned, neither of them weaker than the Ice Flame Monarch. In terms of reputation for shaking the Star Sky, they were even more formidable.
The two Star Sky Overlords were filled with immense fury towards the Soul-Restraining Hall. In the past, they had both been ambushed by the Soul-Restraining Hall, but they also held a certain degree of awe, because the Soul-Restraining Hall was truly unfathomable. For instance, Forbidden Heaven Monarch was rumored to be a supreme Sovereign; even at their peak, they might not have been able to deal with him.
Of course, they looked at Ye Chen with strange expressions. This young man—while they were Forbidden Weapons with slumbering consciousness—had left some related memories vividly imprinted, deeply witnessing his formidable power.
Especially Forbidden Weapon No. 3, who had been suppressed at every turn.
This young man was far from simple.
"Four Star Sky Overlords setting off, plus an unfathomable Battle Saint King. This time, the Soul-Restraining Hall is going to suffer a great loss," the several ancient path Sovereigns felt pity for their enemy, the Soul-Restraining Hall, for the first time. Of all people to provoke, they had to provoke the Battle Saint King.
Strangely enough, one of the headquarters of the Soul-Restraining Hall was actually located at the 99th Pass.
The Ultimate Ancient Path had a total of one hundred passes, representing the number of Great Perfection.
The Soul-Restraining Hall had established a headquarters great world at the 99th Pass. It was rumored to be a magnificent great world left behind after the fall of a Monarch in ancient times. Within this Monarch's great world were multiple Heaven Halls, posing a great threat to the entire Ultimate Ancient Path.
Therefore, the Ultimate Ancient Path often had several Ancient Sovereigns stationed there, and there was even a super Sovereign of great age in secluded cultivation here, faintly yet palpably deterring this headquarters great world of the Soul-Restraining Hall.
Even with the current war between the two hegemon-level forces, the Soul-Restraining Hall still did not dare act rashly against the 99th Pass.
Boom—
On this day, the 99th Pass shook violently. Ye Chen descended from the heavens and appeared.
His might shook the Star Sky, and the 99th Pass naturally knew of his reputation. The ancient pass was greatly shaken.
The several ancient path Sovereigns stationed at the 99th Pass personally came out to welcome him, as did the super Sovereign who had long been in secluded cultivation.
A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow.
The Battle Saint King had slain multiple Heaven Hall Masters of the Soul-Restraining Hall single-handedly in the depths of the Star Sky, killed a supreme avatar of Forbidden Heaven Monarch, suppressed Forbidden Weapon No. 3, and awakened the Ice Flame Monarch. All these feats and related information, though not yet fully spread, had been learned by the guardians of the Ultimate Ancient Path through special communication channels at the first moment.
Now, with his appearance, even the Ancient Sovereigns who usually stood aloft, presiding over the rise and fall of the universe, did not dare slight him and personally came out to welcome him.
"Battle Saint King!"
The super Sovereign who had reached the seventh heaven realm was the first to awaken. Behind him were several ancient path Sovereigns, meeting with Ye Chen, the Ice Flame Monarch, and the other several Star Sky Overlords.
"Senior Xuyang."
Ye Chen still respectfully addressed him as senior, showing great courtesy to the several ancient path Sovereigns, which made them feel immensely honored and raised their evaluation of him even higher.
"Everyone, please enter."
Super Sovereign Xuyang Sovereign invited Ye Chen and the others into the hall for discussion.
The 99th Pass had gathered who knew how many trial talents. There were even the strongest talents who had gone to the Eight Desolates Ancient Domain and even the Ultimate Ancient Domain, who did not hesitate to return just to catch a glimpse of Ye Chen, the sole hegemon who had been invincible on the two great ancient paths hundreds of years ago!
Hundreds of years had passed, yet his reputation still circulated on the two great ancient paths.
Unfortunately, by the time they rushed over, Ye Chen had long since entered the central divine hall of the 99th Pass, sitting opposite the various ancient path Sovereigns.
Ye Chen got straight to the point: "Seniors, we have come solely to destroy the Soul-Restraining Hall along the way. I heard there is one of their old lairs outside the 99th Pass. What is the situation there?"
Sovereign Xuyang's face turned serious: "Little friend, please do not be careless. This old lair of the Soul-Restraining Hall is far from simple. Not only does it have eighteen Heaven Halls, but it also has a Star Sky Overlord stationed there. It is said to be one of the nine great Imperial Envoys of the ancient Heaven Soul Great Emperor!"