A single plain statement carried the thick threat of a forbidden heavenly thunderbolt.
Envoys from various Immortal Worlds all changed color!
Now, the Primordial Immortal Realm was in great upheaval. Who didn't know that the Azure Feather Immortal clan had descended upon the Pangu Universe only to be completely annihilated, with even the Azure Feather Immortal's supreme immortal avatar being no exception? Even the supreme immortal armor that had accompanied him through endless ages of battle remained in this ancient universe.
The Battle Saint King's strength and domineering nature as a rising star were displayed without reserve.
Because of this, the Primordial Immortal Realm had erupted into major disputes.
Envoys from the Primordial Immortal Realm had always been received with utmost reverence and enjoyed supreme treatment whenever they visited other Chaos Ancient Universes.
Especially when a supreme immortal personally descended an immortal avatar.
Yet now, everyone from this immortal clan had been completely wiped out. An Immortal Monarch-level immortal descendant had been killed, his mount destroyed, the clan's Heaven's Prides erased, and even the Azure Feather Immortal's own immortal avatar had been slain.
When had they ever suffered such humiliation!
Some days ago, several supreme immortals had been enraged, shaking the Primordial Immortal Realm, declaring they must teach this junior Battle Saint King an unforgettable lesson, and the same went for the Pangu Universe behind him.
Even the Zixiao Immortal King behind the Azure Feather Immortal had been angered, nearly issuing an Immortal King decree to lead an infinite Immortal World army to attack the Pangu Universe.
If not for several Immortal Kings being alerted that day and personally stepping in to obstruct, today's visitors wouldn't just be these Immortal World envoys, but a vast, endless Immortal World army.
It was said that when the Zixiao Immortal King raged that day, phenomena nearly spread throughout the entire Primordial Immortal Realm.
Not only were contemporary Immortal Kings alerted, but even the ancient titans on the other side of the Origin Ancient Path were stirred, resulting in a hidden interlude unknown to most.
Finally, the matter was settled.
The Zixiao Immortal King let it go, as if it had never happened.
Afterwards, rumors said the Azure Feather Immortal was incomparably furious, with immortal phenomena once sweeping through the entire Azure Feather Immortal Domain, causing the fall of infinite great stars. It was heard that even the vast immortal palace had become ruins.
Although this matter became an unresolved case, with no one knowing about the Immortal King-level interlude, and they even invited the Pangu Universe again to participate in the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Grand Competition, to appease the Azure Feather Immortal's wrath, the Zixiao Immortal King turned a blind eye and tacitly allowed the Azure Feather Immortal to secretly obstruct the Pangu Universe's strongest Heaven's Prides from entering the Primordial Immortal Realm.
If not for the strict Immortal King decree that they must invite the Pangu Universe's strongest Heaven's Prides to participate, they wouldn't have come at all.
However, when the Azure Feather Immortal informed the Zixiao Immortal King back then, the relevant details were vague.
The world only knew that the Battle Saint King had acted, but no one knew that the Azure Feather Immortal clan had provoked first—especially the Azure Feather Immortal's son, Piaoyu Immortal Lord, wanting to take the Battle Saint King's most beloved youngest daughter as a concubine, wanting to seize the Chaos Heavenly Mansion and take its "Ultimate Supreme" immortal fate.
Moreover, a truly crucial point that few in the Primordial Immortal Realm knew.
The Battle Saint King was an existence who had reached the Quasi-Giant level, standing above Supremes, a peerless invincible being whom even supreme immortals must worship.
For a mere Immortal Lord to be so arrogant, for a supreme immortal to seek justice for his descendant, openly provoking a Quasi-Giant, and dying in a foreign land—who would pity them?
Unfortunately, Qingfu Immortal Lord and the other Immortal World envoys were completely unaware. Otherwise, even with ten times the courage, they would never dare to have such a conversation today.
Qingfu Immortal Lord's expression was cold and angry. What a Battle Saint King! Just a Monarch, yet so domineering, not putting them in his eyes at all.
In truth, they all wanted to angrily turn and leave, but they had to obey that Immortal King's command, suppressing the fury in their hearts as they said, "Fellow Daoists, please inform them. We wish to see the Battle Saint King immediately."
The several Monarchs were also displeased. One of them, his expression slightly easing, said, "Wait a moment. I'll inform the Academy Head."
Academy Head?
The Immortal World envoys were shocked. Even Monarchs addressed the Battle Saint King with such respect?
Watching one Monarch leave while three others remained, Qingfu Immortal Lord couldn't help but ask, "Three Fellow Daoists, did you willingly join this Chaos Heavenly Mansion?"
Glancing at him, the three Monarchs said, "Naturally. Is there a problem?"
Qingfu Immortal Lord frowned. "Some confusion. You three are Monarchs, just one step from proving the Dao to become Supremes. Why lower your status to respect a junior?"
The other Immortal World envoys were also quite puzzled, even looking at the three Monarchs with some disdain. As Monarchs, they should have their own pride. Even Supremes shouldn't lower themselves, let alone just a Monarch.
Hearing this, the three Chaos Heavenly Mansion Monarchs understood these Immortal World envoys' thoughts, misunderstanding them. They coldly smiled. "Respect a junior? You truly have a frog-in-the-well perspective. The Battle Saint King's greatness is not something you can comprehend."
The Immortal World envoys' expressions turned stunned, but they couldn't help feeling contempt inwardly. These Pangu Universe people were the true frogs in the well, not leaving this Chaos Ancient Universe, actually respecting a junior as 'lord.' No matter how outstanding, he was just of the same rank.
But the three Heavenly Mansion Monarchs' expressions were indifferent, utterly disdaining to answer.
Not long after, the Heavenly Mansion Monarch who had left earlier returned, saying plainly, "The Academy Head is in seclusion and cannot emerge immediately. Please leave."
Seeing they'd been given the cold shoulder even after personally visiting, Qingfu Immortal Lord and the other Immortal World envoys weren't without temper. Their faces darkened one by one as they flicked their sleeves. "Fine. Since the Battle Saint King isn't here, that means the Pangu Universe won't participate in the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Grand Competition. This Immortal Lord will personally report this to the Immortal King."
With that, they turned to leave.
His voice was loud, spreading throughout the entire Chaos Heavenly Continent, and he believed the Battle Saint King would definitely hear it.
The Immortal World envoys were certain that if he knew about this, the Battle Saint King would be very anxious and would immediately emerge.
But even after they had turned and left for a long time, the Chaos Heavenly Mansion remained completely unmoved and unresponsive.
Of course, the Immortal World envoys still thought the Battle Saint King was holding back.
They waited too, even thinking the Battle Saint King just wanted to demand higher dignity.
But in the end, to enter the Primordial Immortal Realm, whether it was the other Pangu Universe's strongest Heaven's Prides or the Battle Saint King, hailed as the Chaos Sea's number one Heaven's Pride, they would inevitably bow down, humbly begging for their leadership to leave.
"Wait. This Immortal Lord doesn't believe they won't be tempted. Let's see how long they can hold out," another Immortal Lord snorted coldly.
But soon, a full day passed.
Ye Chen paid them no heed at all, calm and composed, never emerging from seclusion. The Immortal World envoys received no related news whatsoever.
By now, only two days remained until the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Grand Competition—already very tight.
Underreluctantly circumstances, they had no choice but to steel themselves and visit the Chaos Heavenly Mansion again.
"Oh, it's you again. Why are you back?"
It was still that Great Power-level gate guard. Seeing the Immortal World envoys, he spoke with a hint of teasing.
Qingfu Immortal Lord's heart couldn't be morevexed. When had a generation's Immortal Lord ever been teased by a mere Great Power? But now he had no choice,could only lowering his posture. "Please inform the Battle Saint King."
The Great Power gate guard didn't obstruct. "Please wait."
Not long after, the Great Power gate guard returned with a message. "The Academy Head is still in seclusion."
Qingfu Immortal Lord restrained his temper and asked, "May I ask how much longer until the Battle Saint King emerges?"
The Great Power-level gate guard waved his hand. "I don't know either."
"Fine. We'll return later."
The Immortal World envoys left.
That evening, they came again, wanting to visit.
They still received the news that he hadn't emerged.
Now, only a little over a day remained until the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Grand Competition.
It must be said, Qingfu Immortal Lord and the other Immortal World envoys very much wanted to turn hostile and attack, but they didn't dare. They remembered the Azure Feather Immortal clan's fate, remembered how several Monarchs appeared at the drop of a hat, and even had Supremes backing them.
As the saying goes, distant water can't quench a nearby fire. Even if they requested a supreme immortal to come, it wouldn't be possible in such a short time.
On the final morning, the Immortal World envoys visited again, requesting an audience.
Seeing that everyone had been given the cold shoulder on their first visit, this time the Great Power-level gate guard informed them that the Academy Head hadjustAgreed (coincidentally, just right) emerged from seclusion, and they could enter the hall.
The Immortal World envoys came, not to the Chaos Heavenly Mansion's main hall, but to a slightly larger great hall, where maids had already brought tea.
Qingfu Immortal Lord and the other Immortal World envoys saw that the reception hall was just a side hall and felt somewhat displeased. This was clearly targeting them.
But now official business was urgent. They must invite the Battle Saint King and the other Pangu Universe strongest Heaven's Prides to participate in the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Grand Competition.
A full half hour passed before Ye Chen appeared, but his figure wasillusory / insubstantial. Anyone could tell this wasn't his true body, but just an avatar.
What a Battle Saint King, daring to slight them like this!
The Immortal World envoys were all enraged.
Ye Chen's avatar manifested, arriving at the upper seat of the side hall, positioned above the Immortal World envoys, looking down as he said plainly, "What important matter brings you here?"
Forcibly suppressing the impatience in his heart, an Immortal World envoy directly got to the point. "Battle Saint King, we've come specifically to invite the Pangu Universe's strongest Heaven's Prides to participate in the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Grand Competition. Time is short. Please depart immediately."
"Oh?" Ye Chen swept a glance over them. "This seat never said the Pangu Universe's strongest Heaven's Prides would definitely participate."
"Battle Saint King, you—"
An Immortal Lord was furious. They had visited multiple times, been given the cold shoulder repeatedly, and nowwith great difficulty they met, he was telling them they might not participate.
Qingfu Immortal Lord was alsoenraged, but he knew a strong dragon shouldn'tsuppress the local snake. Forcibly suppressing his anger, calming his tone, though still carrying some coldness, he said, "Battle Saint King, you must know the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Grand Competition is personally hosted by our Primordial Immortal Realm, hailed as the Chaos Sea's grandest Heaven's Pridegrand gathering. We've come specially this time. Why not participate?"
Ye Chen said plainly, "No reason. Just don't want to participate."
Qingfu Immortal Lord was angry. "Battle Saint King, do you know how much loss not participating in the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Grand Competition will bring to the Pangu Universe?"
Ye Chen raised his eyes. "Didn't we not participate the previous two times either?"
"That was because your Pangu Universe wasn't qualified to participate the previous two times. Now that youwith great difficulty have the qualification, you actually refuse?"
"Yes, just refuse. What of it?"