"This is the Pan Dao Immortal King Clan's martial arena. It has finally descended!"
"The Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Assembly competition is finally about to begin. Let's enter."
Within the Immortal King Palace, from the various immortal halls bearing the character 'Pan' at their forefront, Ancient Emperors and Great Emperors began to emerge one after another, along with Supreme Immortals. Auras of Supreme Ones soared into the heavens, evolving into peerless Supreme pillars of light that stood tall between heaven and earth, seemingly capable of connecting to the highest reaches of the Primordial Immortal Realm.
The Supreme Ones emerged, leading the strongest talents of their respective Chaos Ancient Universes. They erected Supreme Great Paths, soared into the sky, and entered the colossal martial arena above.
The martial arena contained the aura of an Immortal King, enduring through myriad tribulations without decay.
Supreme Ones from various Chaos Ancient Universes entered the arena one after another. The Pan Dao Immortal King Clan was well-prepared; Heavenly Palaces and Divine Halls, second only to the 'Pan' character immortal halls, floated in the air. The Supreme Ones of the myriad heavens could enter to spectate, serving as VIP seats.
Ye Chen also led a group of the Pangu Universe's strongest talents into one of the colossal Heavenly Palace halls. Inside, there were already many beautiful Immortal World maidens of exceptional talent and appearance serving as attendants. There were also the most precious immortal wines and fine liquors of the Primordial Immortal Realm, and even numerous peerless immortal fruits that would make even many Ancient Monarchs covetous, arranged on immortal jade tables.
All manner of rare delicacies and fine foods were simply too numerous to count, showcasing the astonishing extravagance of the Immortal King Clan, specially arranged to serve guests from all sides.
Subsequently, immortal light surged as Supreme Immortals arrived one after another, entering the various colossal Heavenly Palace halls.
The Supreme Ones from all sides, within their respective Heavenly Palace halls, cupped their hands and saluted each other.
However, no one saluted Ye Chen.
Ye Chen didn't mind. After all, very few Supreme Ones knew he was a Quasi-Giant-level existence. Moreover, news from the Immortal World's border had been deliberately suppressed by the Immortal World and hadn't reached this Immortal King Domain at the center of the Immortal World. Otherwise, these Supreme Ones wouldn't dare show such neglect.
"Battle Saint King."
Haotian Quasi-Immortal King arrived, accompanied by Nangong Quasi-Immortal King and Beiming Quasi-Immortal King. They were among the very few who knew Ye Chen was a Quasi-Giant and treated him with great respect, cupping their hands in salute.
"Fellow Daoist Haotian, Fellow Daoist Nangong, Fellow Daoist Beiming!"
Ye Chen naturally saw the arrival of the three Quasi-Immortal Kings—Haotian, Nangong, and Beiming—leading members of their respective immortal clans. They entered the colossal Heavenly Palace hall, exchanged a distant glance with him, and he returned the salute.
The Primordial Immortal Realm, as the host of the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Assembly competition, had more than thirty of its strongest talents participating. Each Immortal King Domain could send twelve, and each Quasi-Immortal King Domain could send three.
As for Supreme Immortals, they could recommend the strongest talents from their clans to participate alongside the strongest talents of the Immortal King Clans who followed the Immortal Kings.
The Supreme Ones from all sides looked on with surprise and suspicion. Not only did Haotian Quasi-Immortal King show such respect to the Battle Saint King, but even Nangong Quasi-Immortal King and Beiming Quasi-Immortal King, who had suddenly returned from the 'Forty-Nine Immortal Passes' secret realm last night, did the same.
What kind of origin did this seemingly flawless person possess?
Suddenly, Ye Chen spotted a familiar figure. It was Gai Lun, the Imperial Son of the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe. He had actually appeared as well.
After not seeing him for several thousand years, Gai Lun had also become a Monarch-level existence.
He saw Gai Lun, led by the Immortal King Clan, also flying towards a colossal Heavenly Palace hall.
Clearly, he was also representing the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe. Unfortunately, the vast Chaos Ancient Universe had long since been destroyed, leaving only him.
"Brother Ye!"
Gai Lun cupped his hands and saluted Ye Chen from afar, showing no surprise, evidently already aware of his arrival.
"Brother Gai Lun."
Ye Chen returned the salute and said, "Let's catch up when we have time."
After all, they shared the camaraderie of fighting side by side in the past.
Gai Lun nodded, naturally feeling some joy. "Good."
Now, with the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe destroyed and only him remaining, people from other Chaos Ancient Universes either looked down on him, were unwilling to get too close, or were wary due to his connection with the alien Ancient Universe.
That Ye Chen could still be so friendly moved him considerably.
"The last descendant of the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe!"
The Supreme Ones from all sides were slightly taken aback, also recognizing Gai Lun's identity.
The Eight Desolations Ancient Universe had once been glorious and prosperous, giving birth to a Ten Thousand Ancient Giant like Emperor Hantian. Unfortunately, it had been arrogant, carrying the entire Primordial Ancient Universe to attack the Primordial Immortal Realm at all costs, ultimately leading to the entire Chaos Ancient Universe's destruction.
However, the Supreme Ones present were all wise individuals who naturally understood enough of the Chaos Sea's secrets.
In the past, the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe had been provoked and instigated by the strongest of the alien Ancient Universe, the Primordial Generation, before attacking the Primordial Immortal Realm.
Gai Lun could be considered the last descendant of the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe. Although an Imperial Son, he had become a Monarch. In the current world, he could absolutely be called a top-tier powerhouse. In times of peace, with Supreme Ones not emerging, he could even become the ruler of a Chaos Ancient Universe.
Unfortunately, in the eyes of the Supreme Ones from all sides, he still wasn't worth much attention.
Unexpectedly, he had also been invited to participate in the Chaos Sea Heaven's Pride Assembly competition.
However, the fact that the Primordial Immortal Realm had invited Gai Lun to participate held some interesting implications.
"Alien race!"
Gai Lun stared deeply at the alien contingent led by Destiny Great Emperor, along with the other alien Great Emperors and thirty alien strongest talents. The killing intent born of a sea of blood feud was not concealed in the slightest.
In the past, if not for the alien race, how could the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe have perished?
Perhaps even now, it would still be in a state of continuous prosperity, with Emperor Hantian, that Ten Thousand Ancient Giant, guarding the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe, deterring various great enemies from invading easily.
Unfortunately, Gai Lun could only do this much. If he truly took action, he would be no match.
Not to mention he was merely a Monarch; even if he one day proved his Dao and became an Emperor, a Great Perfection Supreme One—an Ancient Great Emperor—he still couldn't pose much of a threat to the alien Ancient Universe.
Even if he became a Ten Thousand Ancient Giant, it would likely be the same.
The alien Ancient Universe was too powerful, not lacking in Supreme Ones. Over the succession of countless epochs, theheritage / foundation of Emperor-level Supreme Ones was unfathomable and unknowable.
Let alone Ten Thousand Ancient Giants. Based on what various parties understood, the alien race possessed more than twenty Ten Thousand Ancient Giants, a terrifying number.
In the current Chaos Sea, only the Primordial Immortal Realm could compare.
"Hmph, the last remnant of a fallen Ancient Universe. Instead of tucking your tail and lying low, you dare to look at This Emperor with killing intent in your eyes. Do you wish for this last person to be completely exterminated as well? This Emperor shall grant your wish today!"
The alien race had never been easy to deal with. Throughout history, they had consistently proven their tyranny and ruthlessness. Under Gai Lun's gaze filled with killing intent, an alien Great Emperor immediately snorted coldly and, across the distance, directly slapped a palm towards him.
Boom—
Instantly, the winds and clouds changed color. Imperial Power surged mightily, permeating through the martial arena. Hundreds of millions upon millions of living beings in the Immortal King City could feel it, filled with immense terror.
A Great Emperor's strike imbued with killing intent—even if Gai Lun was a Monarch, he couldn't withstand it.
At this moment, a chill ran down his spine. He felt an overwhelming killing intent rushing towards him, and his entire body felt as if it were about to explode.
Within him, his Imperial Bloodline boiled completely. Monarch-level might was displayed to its limit in an attempt to resist.
But Gai Lun knew that even this wouldn't be enough to block it. The difference between Monarch and Great Emperor, though a single character, was a chasm as vast as the distance between clouds and mud.
Just then, a gentle, harmonious power swiftly appeared, enveloping Gai Lun and shielding him from the alien Great Emperor's killing strike. He looked back and saw it was none other than Ye Chen who had made a move. He exclaimed in alarm, "Brother Ye, be careful!" Although he knew that Ye Chen, this Battle Saint King, had always been an invincible absolute overlord on both the Ultimate Ancient Path and the Supreme Ancient Path, slaying gods and buddhas who stood in his way, with no one able to contend against him.
But one must remember, he was facing an Ancient Great Emperor. Ye Chen was merely a Monarch. No matter how heaven-defying he was, he couldn't possibly be a match for a Great Emperor.
Whoosh—
Unexpectedly, Ye Chen pointed a finger. Dao Power shook the world, isolating the void, and directly landed on the alien Great Emperor's hand.
Squelch—
Imperial blood splattered!
It was visible to the naked eye. The alien Great Emperor's Supreme Imperial Body, comparable to a Supreme Imperial Weapon—a palm that could lightly suppress Monarchs, flick away Immortal Monarchs, and obliterate vast star domains—was pierced through at this moment.