The Ancient Ancestor Tianxuan could not understand why a Monarch would so brazenly force his way into an Emperor World.
The Nine Mysteries Monarch bitterly transmitted a voice message, informing him of all that had transpired.
"What folly! You little brat, Nine Mysteries, have you plunged our entire Jiuyan Imperial Clan into a life-and-death calamity!"
After learning everything, Ancient Ancestor Tianxuan was practically hopping with rage, ready to curse. This Nine Mysteries Monarch had to go and provoke this young yet supremely powerful Monarch. Worse, he had allowed the Monarch's personal disciple to be sent to her death. Such enmity was akin to a sea of blood and hatred.
The other Sovereigns of the imperial clan were also shocked and furious. To have provoked a Monarch to such wrath that he would come personally—once he acted, even the Jiuyan Imperial Clan might not be able to stop him. It was highly likely the entire clan could be exterminated.
The Nine Mysteries Monarch wore a bitter smile. He hadn't wanted this either. He had thought the Battle Saint King would surely perish during his Monarch tribulation. Who could have predicted he would find life in the face of death, evade the fatal calamity, and even achieve Body Ascension to Monarch, overwhelming the starry skies to become an invincible Monarch existence throughout the heavens.
Now, the Battle Saint King's momentum was fully formed. Having become a Monarch, with his consistently domineering and forceful nature, how could he not come to demand an explanation for his disciple?
Ye Chen spoke coldly, "Your Jiuyan Imperial Clan stood by indifferently during my Monarch tribulation. I have nothing to say about that, nor can I demand otherwise. But your mistake was in kicking a man when he was down—forcing my disciple Wushuang to relinquish her position as chieftain, abandoning my disciple, and handing the chieftain's seat to Yan Gushen, a former enemy, clearly making an enemy of me."
The more he spoke, the more unsightly the expressions of the many Jiuyan Imperial Clan members became. Even though Ye Chen's words later became somewhat far-fetched, in the end, might made right. No one dared refute, and they had no moral high ground to begin with.
A thousand thoughts flashed through Ancient Ancestor Tianxuan's mind. In the end, he could only let out a bitter laugh. He cupped his fists toward Ye Chen and said, "Monarch, the fault lies with our imperial clan. We beg for your forgiveness. Whatever can appease your wrath, our Jiuyan Imperial Clan shall comply."
At this point, there was no choice but to personally beg for mercy. There was simply no other way.
Could they truly start a war with a Monarch?
That would be a purely suicidal move!
Hearing this, Ye Chen's expression softened slightly. He nodded. "You are wise not to choose to fight me. Otherwise, even if your Jiuyan Imperial Clan possesses a supreme Emperor's weapon, I could suppress it and annihilate the entire imperial clan."
If anyone else had said this—even if it were the Second or Third Emperor Envoy, Sovereigns of the Tenth Heaven—others would have considered it wildly arrogant. After all, an imperial clan wielding a supreme Emperor's weapon could not realistically be annihilated without an equivalent weapon.
But coming from the Battle Saint King, it was no exception. For it was heard that the Battle Saint King himself commanded a supreme Emperor's weapon. Moreover, having achieved Monarchhood through his physical body, with the capabilities of a Monarch, he had already reached the level where his flesh could contend directly with a supreme Emperor's weapon.
In the vast majority of cases, a supreme Emperor's weapon could not be fully awakened. Even a Monarch would find it difficult; only a Great Emperor could accomplish it.
A supreme Emperor's weapon not fully awakened could absolutely be contended with bare-handed by a Monarch-level physical body.
"I have heard your Jiuyan Imperial Clan possesses an Emperor Blood Pool, left behind by the Jiuyan Great Emperor of old. It contains a portion of ancient Emperor true blood, allowing outstanding descendants of the Jiuyan Imperial Clan to undergo baptism and transform their bloodline, becoming more powerful. It can also summon remnant souls." Ye Chen spoke up at this moment.
Upon hearing this, the entire Jiuyan Imperial Clan changed color.
There was indeed such an Emperor Blood Pool. However, it was so precious that within the entire Jiuyan Imperial Clan, only a handful were qualified to use it.
The fundamental purpose of the Emperor Blood Pool's existence was for the Jiuyan Great Emperor to leave it for his descendants. Its aim was continuous baptism and transformation, allowing the Emperor Dao bloodline of his offspring to awaken more completely.
Of course, it also possessed another heaven-defying effect: for members of the imperial clan whose divine souls had not yet perished, if they were fortunate enough to obtain that trace of Emperor Dao true blood left by the Jiuyan Great Emperor within the pool, they could revive the dead and regrow flesh from bone, their divine souls awakening to truly return to life.
This was originally intended for the Imperial Son. The Jiuyan Great Emperor, fearing danger for his offspring in this era, left this trump card so they could one day be revived.
Unfortunately, this trump card would forever remain unused by the descendants of the Jiuyan Imperial Clan...
Ancient Ancestor Tianxuan's expression was hesitant. "Monarch, our Jiuyan Imperial Clan does indeed possess such a blood pool. However, aside from members of our Jiuyan Imperial Clan, others cannot use it..."
He thought Ye Chen wanted to use the Emperor Blood Pool for baptism.
Ye Chen said, "That's fine. My disciple Wushuang is originally a member of the Jiuyan Imperial Clan, and her bloodline is quite potent, comparable to a third-generation imperial clansman."
Ancient Ancestor Tianxuan was taken aback. "But the Emperor Blood Pool can only be used by the Imperial Son."
"Isn't your clan's Imperial Son long dead?" Ye Chen said lightly. Of course, in truth, he didn't quite remember. Perhaps he had killed him, perhaps not. After all, over the years, he had slain too many Imperial Sons, Imperial Daughters, and immortal progeny. He was almost starting to forget.
Naturally, even if he had killed him, it didn't matter.
Instantly, the entire Jiuyan Imperial Clan trembled with rage.
"You—"
Every clansman's eyes turned red, killing intent almost erupting forth.
"Heh. Those who kill shall be killed." Ye Chen paid no mind, letting out a cold laugh. "Back then, your Jiuyan Imperial Clan repeatedly targeted me, even going so far as to dispatch Ancient Sovereigns to hunt me down, opposing me at every turn, wanting me dead. Should I have spared your clan's Imperial Son then?"
"Of course, I understand your pain. I understand your fury. If you wish to act, then act. However, there is one thing I must state clearly beforehand."
"Right now, I am not very inclined to fight. But once I do, your Jiuyan Imperial Clan had best be prepared for the complete annihilation of the entire clan."
As his words fell, the overwhelming majestic might of a Monarch erupted, shaking the entire Emperor World. Stars could not withstand it and exploded.
He was like a Great Emperor, looking down from on high, surveying the entire Jiuyan Emperor World, disdainfully eyeing the imperial clan!
It was as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over their heads. All members of the Jiuyan Imperial Clan felt their fury extinguished, replaced by boundless chill and terror.
Right. Starting a war with a Monarch—wasn't that purely seeking death?
Even Ancient Ancestor Tianxuan felt his scalp go numb. So what if the Imperial Son, the Young Ancestor, had been killed? They simply dared not seek revenge, nor had the power to do so.
This was a Monarch. A young Monarch brimming with limitless potential, barely over a thousand years old yet already a Monarch. It was unimaginable how high his future achievements would be.
Attaining the Dao and becoming a Great Emperor was almost inevitable. In the future, becoming a colossus throughout the ages was not impossible.
How could they oppose him?
The fact that he wasn't already causing trouble for the Jiuyan Imperial Clan was cause for immense celebration.
Thinking this, as if aged many years overnight, Ancient Ancestor Tianxuan gave a bitter smile. "Monarch, you jest. How would our Jiuyan Imperial Clan dare oppose you? If he fell, it was only because our clan's Imperial Son, the Young Ancestor, was inferior in skill. The path to Emperorhood is paved with bones. For the Imperial Son, the Young Ancestor, to fall at the hands of an invincible existence like yourself is also an honor."
At this point, what else could be said? Even if the Imperial Son, the Young Ancestor, had been killed, they could only admit it in humiliation.
Ye Chen nodded. "You see things quite broadly. Speak. Where is the Emperor Blood Pool? As long as my disciple is revived, all past grievances can be forgiven."
Ancient Ancestor Tianxuan sighed. "Please follow this old one, Monarch."
With that, his figure moved, streaking across the sky toward the Emperor Hall.