Do not think that the Pangu Universe allowed itself to be bullied by the alien Ancient Universes and the Chaos Burial Grounds because they were indifferent. It was because they were stationed on the Origin Ancient Path, with more important matters to attend to, that they had no spare capacity to intervene elsewhere. But they were not completely ignoring the situation.
Wasn't the current situation precisely a case of them sending a message for the Sun Great Emperor to come to the Origin Ancient Path?
Now, having received news of Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable's oppression, they had forcefully intervened, directly and permanently severely wounding a first-generation Giant, demonstrating the terrifying power of the Pangu Universe.
War Emperor chuckled lightly. "As expected of Senior Uncle Tai Sheng Huang."
Although Tai Sheng Huang was not a sworn brother to the Battle Saint Ancestor or the Heaven-Defying Battle Lord, their bond was as deep as brothers. Therefore, their disciples would address each other as senior uncle or senior aunt.
Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable glared at the Battle Saint Ancestor and roared, "Battle Saint Ancestor, return this venerable one's Emperor Soul immediately!"
That was two-sixths of his Emperor Soul. If it were completely taken away, he would be permanently and severely wounded.
Even though he still possessed half of his Emperor Soul, if he did not recover it, his overall strength would not even be able to reach half of his former power.
"Noisy!"
A stern rebuke echoed from within the Battle Saint Domain.
Subsequently, boundless golden and silver light rippled forth, submerging the Battle Saint Hall and even steaming out countless layers of soul radiance.
"Ah—"
Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable howled, for he could feel the two-sixths of his Emperor Soul that had been seized being refined.
He roared incessantly, "Battle Saint Ancestor, you seek death! This venerable one will not forgive you!"
He absolutely could not allow others to refine his two-sixths Emperor Soul. He charged forward, intending to break into the Battle Saint Domain and reclaim the lost portion of his soul.
"Do you wish to die?"
The Battle Saint Ancestor's icy voice rang out. An unparalleled battle aura soared to the heavens, overwhelming the firmament and piercing through the thirty-three heavens.
Vaguely, the entire world could see a peerless figure that suppressed all ages gradually rising from the supreme imperial throne. An incomparable blood energy flooded the myriad heavens, causing the stars in the sky to pale and even the ancient titans to tremble.
The entire world was shaken!
How domineering and forceful the Battle Saint Ancestor was! Clearly, he was the one who had seized two-sixths of Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable's Emperor Soul. Now, not only did the latter fail to retrieve it, but he was even threatened by him, bluntly asked if he wished to die.
Even a first-generation Giant was not given the slightest regard.
This was the invincible Battle Saint Ancestor!
Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable gnashed his teeth. Having dominated countless epochs throughout the ages, he had never felt so aggrieved. First, he was forcefully defeated by Tai Sheng Huang, and even his Supreme Authority proved useless. Then, he was ambushed by the Flame Emperor, and the Battle Saint Ancestor annihilated one-sixth of his Emperor Soul and seized another two-sixths.
Not only did he fail to retrieve it, but he was also threatened in return.
It was simply a loss of dignity befitting an ancient titan.
But facing the Battle Saint Ancestor, he was truly apprehensive. The combat prowess the other displayed was even slightly higher than Tai Sheng Huang's—the power of the one hailed as possessing the greatest offensive force in the Chaos Sea. Even he had to admit the Battle Saint Ancestor's fearsomeness.
However, to permanently lose two-sixths of his Emperor Soul like this was something he could not accept.
Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable looked towards the five ancient titans who had arrived and clasped his fists. "I ask you fellow Daoists to uphold justice. The Battle Saint Ancestor ambushed this venerable one and arbitrarily seized two-sixths of my Emperor Soul. If he is not punished, I fear that in future battles among fellow Daoists, this person will also launch sneak attacks to seize Emperor Souls."
It must be said that Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable understood human nature well. These words struck right at the heart of their concerns.
Given today's events, where the Battle Saint Ancestor had already launched a sneak attack, it was inevitable that during their future battles, he might also intervene with an ambush, seizing the opportunity to take their Emperor Souls.
Immediately, one of the strongest Emperors spoke up. "Battle Saint Ancestor, Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable has already been severely wounded. Please return his two-sixths Emperor Soul."
Another Giant also spoke. "These words are not wrong. Please return Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable's Emperor Soul. This venerable one is willing to act as a mediator. As long as the Battle Saint Ancestor is willing to return it, I can guarantee that Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable will definitely not oppose the Pangu Universe."
The two ancient titans spoke, and the other three Giants also nodded, expressing their agreement.
Ultimately, it was still a consideration for their own selves, unwilling for the same thing to happen to them.
The Sun Great Emperor and others were furious but dared not speak lightly. This matter concerned dialogue among ancient titans; even ancient Great Emperors were not qualified to interject.
All eyes were watching, all sides paying attention.
Seeing the Battle Saint Domain remain silent, the strongest Emperor who had spoken first spoke again. "Battle Saint Ancestor, I trouble you to return it. Do not make things difficult for us."
"Battle Saint Ancestor, this matter is of great importance. If you do not hand it over, it will cause difficulties for all parties."
"Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable has already received the punishment he deserved and has acknowledged his mistake. Battle Saint Ancestor, you should still hand it over."
Subsequently, several more voices of ancient titans came, all demanding that the Battle Saint Ancestor hand over Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable's two-sixths Emperor Soul.
At this moment, the various Supremes noticed that those who spoke were either on very good terms with Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable or had considerable connections with the alien side. Their words also vaguely carried a hint of threat.
Within the Battle Saint Domain, the Battle Saint Ancestor held the two-sixths of Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable's Emperor Soul. Layer upon layer of golden and silver halos, dense and countless, sealed it within. The most domineering Battle Saint Flames burned and refined it without pause, completely ignoring the outside world.
Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable could feel his Emperor Soul being rapidly refined, his true spirit gradually annihilated. If this continued, all true spirit would inevitably disintegrate, and he would permanently lose this portion of his Emperor Soul. He urgently said, "Fellow Daoists, the Battle Saint Ancestor is not heeding your admonishments and continues to refine this venerable one's soul. I ask you all to act immediately."
The expressions of the several ancient titans who had advised him immediately darkened.
The Battle Saint Ancestor clearly did not regard them with any importance.
Boom—
Boom—
Boom—
...
On the Origin Ancient Path, one wave after another of ancient titan auras majestically erupted, pointing distantly towards the Battle Saint Domain.
Whoosh—
From the Flame Emperor Domain, an Imperial Flame Azure Dragon coiled around the thirty-three heavens, releasing boundless Chaos Source Fire, distantly confronting the several Giants.
On this side, Tai Sheng Huang's three bodies also faced the several ancient titans who had released their auras and said coldly, "Fellow Daoists, please remain calm!"
"The Battle Saint Ancestor disregards our admonishments and insists on refining Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable's soul. If we do not stop him today, what will happen when it falls upon our heads in the future?" an ancient titan coldly shouted. Ultimately, it still involved their own interests.
Today, the Battle Saint Ancestor could seize and refine two-sixths of Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable's Emperor Soul. Who knew if, during their future battles, he would not seize and refine their Emperor Souls?
At this moment, the Battle Saint Ancestor slowly spoke. "If others do not offend me, I will not offend them. This has always been the principle of our Pangu Universe. Have you ever seen us take the initiative to cause trouble?"
All sides fell silent. The Pangu Universe truly was like this, never taking the initiative to offend others, having its own line of principle.
Today's events, in the end, stemmed from Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable's initial domineering actions. Otherwise, given the Battle Saint Ancestor and Tai Sheng Huang's conduct over endless ages on the Origin Ancient Path, they had never been seen taking the initiative to provoke others.
The great loss Mysterious Void Sacred Venerable had suffered was, in the end, merely the cycle of cause and effect. He could not blame others.