The emergence of the Great Heavenly Venerate, a colossus from antiquity standing firm through the ages, shook the universe.
Across the endless starry sky, the myriad domains and countless races arrived one after another, not daring to show the slightest neglect, all coming to congratulate Cang Xiong on attaining the fruit of a Giant, overlooking all eternity, and standing above Supreme Ones.
"The Great Heavenly Venerate is supreme and peerless!"
The experts of the myriad races roared in unison, shaking the starry sky and the myriad domains.
Even the great Emperor Clans sent envoys, with the clan lords personally arriving, showing great sincerity.
Cang Xiong, the Great Heavenly Venerate, was now the true number one powerhouse of the Chaos Ancient Universe.
At the very least, with the departure of the Alchemy Emperor, that colossus from antiquity, even if other Ancient Emperors and Great Emperors existed, they would be no match for a Great Heavenly Venerate.
For the myriad races to come and offer congratulations was an incomparable honor bestowed upon him.
However, Cang Xiong, as the Great Heavenly Venerate, found it tiresome and directly vanished, leaving everything to his disciple Tai Wuji to handle.
Having reached this level, Cang Xiong had long ceased to care about so-called power and influence. Otherwise, over the endless ages during which he presided over the Ultimate Ancient Path, with combat power rivaling Ancient Great Emperors as an Eternal Monarch, he could have long ago ruled over the myriad races of the starry sky and governed the myriad worlds and domains of all heavens.
The myriad races of the starry sky naturally did not dare to gossip recklessly. The congratulatory gifts were beyond count, a dazzling and innumerable array, surpassing the accumulated wealth a single Emperor Clan should possess.
During this period, Cang Xiong's true self remained in the extraterrestrial realm, gradually replenishing all the emptiness left after the tribulation together with a portion of the Universe Origin. On the other hand, he also laid down various contingency plans to leave for the Ultimate Ancient Path.
He couldn't just leave the Ultimate Ancient Path immediately. After leaving, he still needed to ensure the Ultimate Ancient Path remained free from external invasion, allowing the continued competition of prodigies from all sides, so that this ancient path would continue to be infused with the passion it deserved.
Of course, the most precious "Ultimate Supreme" Immortal Fate had already been indirectly obtained by Ye Chen. To ensure the Ultimate Ancient Path could continue to attract prodigies from various Chaos Ancient Universes to participate, he specially prepared a Great Heavenly Venerate-level opportunity.
He left it in the deepest part of the Ultimate Ancient Domain.
Although it was not as good as the "Ultimate Supreme" Immortal Fate, a Great Heavenly Venerate-level opportunity could still drive countless prodigies to madness and make even Supreme Ones' hearts stir.
The Great Heavenly Venerate was broad-minded; naturally, prodigies from the Supreme Ancient Path could also compete for it.
He hoped the Ultimate Ancient Path could be passed down forever.
Ye Chen, always concerned about the safety of the Pangu Universe, finally couldn't wait any longer. He stepped forward to bid farewell, preparing to leave first.
Cang Xiong advised him to wait a few more days.
Besides, he himself was almost ready and would soon be heading there together.
Ye Chen smiled bitterly. "Senior, the Pangu Universe is facing a crisis. This junior truly has no mind to wait any longer. I only hope to rush back immediately."
"Very well. This old man will open a spacetime channel for you, allowing you to return faster."
Cang Xiong nodded, not stopping him.
At this moment, the Kunpeng Sovereign also appeared, stating bluntly, "Battle Saint King, I will also go with you to the Pangu Universe."
Ye Chen was pleasantly surprised. "Fellow Daoist, thank you so much for coming."
The Kunpeng Sovereign shook his head. "No need for thanks. I also wish to engage in great battles with other Supreme Ones to comprehend higher levels of the Great Dao and advance further."
For a Supreme One to advance further, they could either enter secluded cultivation to comprehend the Dao, engage in great battles with other Supreme Ones, or listen to the sermons of colossi from antiquity.
The former required the slow, drip-by-drip accumulation over long ages, building up gradually before a great breakthrough.
The latter was an opportunity that could be encountered but not sought. Of course, with the Great Heavenly Venerate Cang Xiong here, given his relationship with him, he could listen to sermons frequently. But ultimately, it was another's Dao, difficult to align with one's own body, and the effect was ultimately limited.
The middle option, great battles between Supreme Ones, comprehending through life-and-death duels, was better than any other method.
"When do we depart?" he inquired.
Ye Chen smiled. "Wait a little while. Some friends are coming to go together."
Not long after, three Supreme Emperor figures descended upon the Ultimate Ancient Path, shaking the starry sky and the myriad domains.
The whole world was shocked. Had three more Supreme Ones attained the Dao?
However, no Emperor Tribulation descended.
It was not attaining the Dao, but the emergence of three Supreme Ones.
A vast, majestic sun hung in the sky, illuminating the ancient times and myriad worlds. It was none other than the Sun Great Emperor.
Beside him were Supreme Chi Xue and the Mythical Supreme One.
Ye Chen had sent a message, specifically inviting them.
The Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain no longer required their presence to oversee it.
Through years of recuperation and cultivation, they had completely stabilized their Emperor realm, reaching peak and flourishing condition in all aspects, a state that could be called the Great Perfection Peak Emperor realm.
This was when a Supreme Great Emperor was at their most powerful.
With the Pangu Universe in crisis, the Sun Great Emperor naturally would not stand idly by.
Supreme Chi Xue and the Mythical Supreme One were newly advanced to the Supreme realm but lacked experience in great battles between Supreme Ones. They also hoped to become stronger, so they came along.
The infinite potential Ye Chen displayed also made the master of the Ten Heavenly Emperor Hall and the Heavenly Eye God King pay considerable attention, agreeing to look after the humans of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain.
Besides, with the Sun Great Emperor leaving, how could he not leave behind corresponding trump cards?
That place could be considered humanity's final retreat.
Once the Pangu Universe perished, the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain would be the final ember of hope!
"I hope it never comes to that step."
Ye Chen sighed lightly in his heart, gazing into the distance towards the location of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. The gaze of a Supreme One could pierce through spacetime.
"Junior Brother, you've made progress again."
The Sun Great Emperor exclaimed in amazement. It hadn't been long since they last met, yet Ye Chen was about to undergo another transformation. As a Supreme Great Emperor, how could he not perceive it?
At this moment, Ye Chen's aura was so ethereal that even he, an Ancient Great Emperor, found it difficult to gauge his true depth.
It was easy to imagine that the former's achievements had grown even more profound and miraculous, no longer simply being able to rival an Ancient Great Emperor.
Ye Chen did not hide anything, informing the three of them about the events of this period.
"The Heaven Soul Great Emperor wanted to fuse all the strongest bloodlines into one, to attain the Dao of Chaos, and you devoured him. No wonder!"
The Sun Great Emperor and the other two were both shocked and sighed. All of this was fate and circumstance, ethereal and unpredictable.
The Kunpeng Sovereign appeared, and Ye Chen introduced both sides to each other.
The four Supreme Ones met for the first time, but because they were on the same side and were all Ancient Sovereigns and Great Emperors, they were quite enthusiastic.
"Let's go!"
Finally, the five Supreme Ones arrived at the extraterrestrial realm.
"A colossus from antiquity!"
Although the Sun Great Emperor, Supreme Chi Xue, and the Mythical Supreme One had learned about it from Ye Chen's account, seeing him in person still filled them with awe.
"We pay our respects to the Great Heavenly Venerate!"
The three Supreme Ones did not dare to neglect. This was a colossus from antiquity, overlooking past, present, and future, capable of suppressing Supreme Ones with ease.
Cang Xiong was very amiable, perhaps because of Ye Chen, and also because the Battle Saint Ancestor of the Pangu Universe had lent a helping hand.
To be honest, the three Supreme Ones very much wished to sit and discuss the Dao with the Great Heavenly Venerate Cang Xiong before them. Listening to the sermon of a colossus from antiquity would be greatly beneficial even for Supreme Great Emperors.
Unfortunately, time did not permit.
"Time waits for no one. Let's return immediately," Ye Chen said, deeply worried about the safety of the Pangu Universe.
The scenes he had glimpsed vaguely made him very anxious.
But the Sun Great Emperor stopped him, saying seriously, "Little Junior Brother, we cannot return immediately. Even with the addition of us five Supreme Ones, we cannot immediately change the situation."
Ye Chen frowned. "Are we just supposed to stand by and do nothing?"
The Sun Great Emperor shook his head with a light laugh. "You misunderstand. Rather than the five of us returning immediately, it would be more suitable to bring back some more reinforcements."