A dragon, a thousand zhang long, soared across the sky. Its aura was unmistakably at the peak Divine King level, serving as a beast of burden for a carriage, an act of extreme nobility that drew the attention of everyone at the Eight Desolates Supreme Hall.
All eyes turned to see a young man descend from the carriage. He possessed an extraordinary bearing, clad in golden-threaded jade robes, with a cascade of dazzling golden hair and emerald eyes that held a special charm distinct from ordinary people.
He was incomparably noble, radiant with divine light, carrying a temperament superior to others, accompanied by an oppressive might that rolled forth, making the other young Divine Kings present gasp for breath.
Without a doubt, this was a peerless genius, immensely powerful, like an ancient sovereign, possessing a charismatic charm that compelled worship and submission. The moment he appeared, he immediately drew exclamations from countless onlookers: "Monarch Odin, the young overlord of the Extreme Desolation! He actually came personally to the Eight Desolates Ancient Domain. This is a rare sight."
Simultaneously, several other supremely powerful auras descended upon the place, all at the Quasi-Monarch level—they were the contemporary young overlords of the Eight Desolates Ancient Domain.
Over the years, they had almost replaced the former figures like Huang Di, the Heaven-Defying Battle Saint, and Tianjizi, becoming the new young overlords of the Eight Desolates Ancient Domain, possessing formidable strength.
Of course, they had the qualifications, for as Quasi-Monarchs, they were the strongest, invincible under the heavens as long as no Ancient Monarchs emerged.
Someone had crossed the Trial Star Road. The several young overlords of the Eight Desolates Ancient Domain were eager to know who this extraordinary figure was.
Crossing the Trial Star Road did not require immediately proceeding to the Ultimate Ancient Path; one obtained the qualification and could enter the Ultimate Ancient Domain at a later time.
Monarch Odin furrowed his sword-like brows, his charm still outstanding, as he looked toward the Trial Star Road and said, "A hundred years have passed. The Great Might Divine Lord has actually reached such a state, successfully crossing the Trial Star Road. I fear he has already become a Quasi-Monarch."
Without reaching the Quasi-Monarch level, no one in the world could cross the Trial Star Road.
The thirty-third trial star was the greatest obstacle; only combat power at the Monarch Level could pass it. Otherwise, it was impossible.
Tianchen, another young overlord of the Eight Desolates Ancient Domain, was spirited and no less impressive than Monarch Odin. He said indifferently, "He is indeed somewhat decent. Back when he challenged me, I could suppress him with one hand, though it still took some effort. A hundred years later, he has not only perfected himself but also stepped into the Quasi-Monarch level. His progress is great; perhaps he obtained a heaven-defying opportunity."
Perfecting oneself and stepping into the Quasi-Monarch level within a hundred years was something even a high-level young generation's supreme could not achieve.
The only believable explanation was that the Great Might Divine Lord had likely grasped some astonishing immortal fate; otherwise, it would be difficult to accomplish this step within a century.
The other young overlords also nodded slightly, clearly unanimously believing that the one who crossed the Trial Star Road was the Great Might Divine Lord. They had learned earlier that he intended to challenge the Trial Star Road, and in the current Eight Desolates Ancient Domain, aside from the Great Might Divine Lord and a few others, who else had the qualification to cross it?
Others smiled wryly; these young overlords were mistaken. The one who crossed it was not the Great Might Divine Lord at all.
Outside the Trial Star Road, a flash of light appeared, and the Great Might Divine Lord emerged.
He felt somewhat regretful, for he had been blocked at the thirty-second trial star on the Trial Star Road.
A hundred years had passed. He had indeed progressed from his former status as a Nine-Calamity Divine King, becoming a Ten-Calamity Divine King. For a high-level young generation's supreme like him, this meant he had perfected the Heavenly Dao, but he had not fully reached the peak; he was still lacking, let alone becoming a Quasi-Monarch.
Reaching the thirty-second trial star was already a very good achievement.
When he raised his head, however, he discovered that experts from various major forces had gathered, including young overlords of the Eight Desolates Ancient Domain like Monarch Odin and Tianchen.
The Great Might Divine Lord was both shocked and wary. He hadn't expected even the several young overlords to appear personally. Were they deliberately observing his attempt on the Trial Star Road?
Monarch Odin glanced at the Great Might Divine Lord, as did the other young overlords, but they all frowned.
With their perception, how could they not know that the Great Might Divine Lord had not reached the Quasi-Monarch level at all? He was only at the Ten-Calamity Divine King stage, not even at the peak realm.
Yet, it was this Great Might Divine Lord who had crossed the Trial Star Road?
Had the difficulty of the Trial Star Road decreased, and decreased significantly? Otherwise, how could a mere peak Divine King cross it?
The Great Might Divine Lord frowned. At that moment, another young Divine King who had come with him earlier transmitted a voice message: "Great Might Divine Lord, someone has successfully crossed all thirty-three trial stars!"
A young Divine King answered softly, but to the Great Might Divine Lord's ears, it sounded like thunder, stunning him. His mouth hung open for a long time in disbelief.
Crossing thirty-three trial stars, traversing the entire Trial Star Road—this required combat power at the Monarch Level.
As strong as he was, a peak-level Divine King, already considered very powerful, he had still been defeated at the thirty-second trial star.
Had another young overlord of the Eight Desolates Ancient Domain taken action and chosen to challenge the Trial Star Road?
*Tap, tap—*
The sound of footsteps echoed. Everyone focused their attention once more, even the Great Might Divine Lord.
They saw a tall, slender young figure slowly walk out from before the Trial Star Road. Chaos mist draped around him, isolating the myriad Daos, still preventing anyone from seeing his true appearance.
He carried no supremely powerful oppressive might, merely that. His gaze seemed plain, but when it swept over the crowd, countless people felt an indescribable, terrifying pressure, as if a great stone were weighing on their hearts.
Even the several young overlords, though Quasi-Monarchs, at this moment faced this person with the illusion of facing a supreme Great Emperor, feeling themselves to be mere ants, unable to shake the figure before them.
Undoubtedly, upon seeing him, everyone understood: he was the mysterious supreme expert who had crossed the Trial Star Road.
A Divine King?
Absolutely not!
Suddenly, Monarch Odin looked directly at this person and said, "Fellow Daoist, may I ask your esteemed name?"
One who could cross all thirty-three trial stars of the Trial Star Road was definitely no unknown figure!
Was it one of the other young overlords who hadn't appeared?
However, with the chaos mist concealing him, it was inappropriate to ask, let alone directly probe with divine sense.
Of course, they did not associate him with Ye Chen, as they all knew a thing or two about the Ultimate Ancient Path. That legendary figure probably wouldn't be bored enough to explore the Trial Star Road. If he came, the Eight Desolates Supreme Hall would surely open the path to the Ultimate Ancient Domain immediately. Why bother challenging the Trial Star Road?
Ye Chen smiled faintly and said, "Just an ordinary person."
Hearing this, Monarch Odin and the others frowned, somewhat displeased.
Admittedly, this person who could cross thirty-three trial stars must be a Quasi-Monarch-level existence, but they were the same. If they truly intended, they could also cross it.
They could be considered to have given this person face, yet he showed them none in return.
"Fellow Daoist, you—"
Just as they were about to speak and inquire, the Eight Desolates Supreme Hall suddenly trembled. A vast monarchial heavenly might abruptly surged forth, startling everyone present.
"Has an Ancient Monarch of the Eight Desolates Supreme Hall been stirred as well?"
Everyone looked over to see the gates of the Eight Desolates Supreme Hall open. An Ancient Monarch appeared—a mild-mannered middle-aged man, not particularly imposing, but his monarchial heavenly might was quite intense, proclaiming his status.