Deep within the Origin Ancient Path.
Several colossi from antiquity arrived together, looking down from on high at this First Metropolis of the Ten Thousand Ancient Times, their expressions serious.
Among them, the Battle Saint Ancestor swept his gaze over this Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis and suddenly chuckled, saying, "I lack a Nirvana City. The Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis seems quite good."
The Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis, hailed as the First Metropolis of the Ten Thousand Ancient Times, was the undisputed strongest metropolis, containing inconceivable Great Dao power. When driven by a colossus from antiquity, it was enough to suppress and kill other colossi from antiquity.
Similarly, if he could utilize the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis, the Battle Saint Ancestor believed the final step of his nirvana would be drastically accelerated, allowing for the ultimate leap.
The Battle Saint Ancestor was immensely powerful, hailed as number one in offensive power within the Chaos Sea.
Moreover, with the Heaven-Defying War Lord's return through the reversal of time and space, his strength had clearly grown even greater.
He just hadn't taken that final step yet.
The Battle Saint Ancestor felt the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis could help him achieve nirvana and make the ultimate leap!
At this moment, the Battle Saint Ancestor's voice was loud, completely unsubtle, echoing throughout the deepest reaches of the Origin Ancient Path and drawing the attention of all parties.
Countless powerhouses were shocked. Someone actually dared to covet the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis, wanting to make it his Nirvana City?
The Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis, as the supreme treasure suppressing the deepest part of the Origin Ancient Path, had various colossi stationing Ancient Sovereigns, Great Emperors, or Supreme Immortals there. The number of Supreme Ones was astonishing—over a dozen—and there was even a colossus from antiquity personally stationed there.
Now, they were all stirred.
Because the voice contained a special Supreme-level Dao resonance.
"Who is it? Who dares to covet the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis!"
"What petty scoundrel dares to eye the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis? Seeking death!"
"Show yourself! Not even a Supreme One may speak recklessly of the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis!"
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Within the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis, Supreme Ones were roused one after another, releasing beams of Supreme light as they gazed into the distant void, their expressions icy.
The Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis's strategic importance was too great, surpassing even that of ordinary colossi from antiquity. Even many colossi from antiquity wouldn't dare speak so boldly.
A light chuckle suddenly rang out between heaven and earth: "Battle Saint Ancestor, you do not need the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis to achieve nirvana smoothly. The Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis must not be disturbed. Do not jest carelessly, or the alien races might seize upon this to attack you."
The colossus from antiquity who permanently guarded this city spoke.
"Battle Saint Ancestor!?"
Within the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis, the Supreme Ones from various factions abruptly changed color, their hearts trembling with fear. The one who had just spoken was actually the legendary Battle Saint Ancestor.
That was a peerless colossus renowned for his domineering and forceful nature, a terrifying figure whose hands were stained with the blood of colossi from antiquity, who dared to directly battle even alien colossi.
And they had just dared to publicly rebuke the Battle Saint Ancestor?
Instantly, even though they were all Ancient Sovereigns, Great Emperors, or Supreme Immortals, they were filled with panic.
"As expected of the Lord of the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis. You saw through me, as expected."
With a light laugh, from within the hidden void, the Battle Saint Ancestor, the Heaven-Defying War Lord, Tai Sheng Huang, the Flame Emperor, Pan Dao Immortal King—colossi from antiquity, one after another—stepped forth.
"Fellow Daoists, please enter the city. I await your esteemed arrivals in the Ten Thousand Ancient Hall."
A grand voice transmitted out.
"Good!"
Whoosh—
The Battle Saint Ancestor tore open the void, appearing in the mortal world. Incomparable Battle Golden Light illuminated the entire deepest part of the Origin Ancient Path. An overwhelmingly domineering aura manifested, causing all Daos to retreat. Even Supreme Daos were greatly suppressed.
The Supreme Ones from various factions finally saw the speaker and discovered it was actually the invincible colossus, the Battle Saint Ancestor. Their hearts immediately quaked with fear, and they hurriedly performed grand bows of respect: "We pay our respects to Lord Battle Saint Ancestor!"
The Origin Ancient Path was different from the Primordial Immortal Realm.
In the Primordial Immortal Realm, Supreme Immortals and other Supreme Ones, when encountering higher-level Quasi-Immortal Kings or Immortal Kings, needed to address them as 'Your Majesty'.
On the Origin Ancient Path, when Supreme Ones encountered Quasi-Giants or colossi from antiquity, they addressed them as 'Lord', a distinction.
The Supreme Ones submitted. The countless powerhouses guarding the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis below the Supreme One level all knelt down in worship.
The Battle Saint Ancestor gave a slight nod and said, "Let us enter the city."
The sealed void was torn open. Under the awe-struck gazes of the Supreme Ones from all sides, one figure after another of colossi from antiquity, figures who shook the Ten Thousand Ancient Times, stepped forth one by one. Beneath their feet, magnificent and resplendent Great Daos, vast as galactic rivers, extended directly into the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis.
As colossi from antiquity, the grandest main gate of the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis naturally swung wide open. The one guarding the main gate was actually an Ancient Great Emperor, with Sovereigns and Monarchs behind him—an astonishing number that made even Ye Chen slightly startled.
Tai Sheng Huang and the others manifested supreme dharma forms, their true bodies unseen. Their vast, ancient colossus auras were released, causing the powerhouses guarding the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis to kneel, submit, and respectfully say: "We pay our respects to Lord Tai Sheng Huang, Lord Battle Saint Ancestor, Lord Heaven-Defying War Lord, Lord Flame Emperor, Lord Pan Dao Immortal King!"
Five colossi from antiquity, appearing together!
As for the final one, the Battle Saint King, the Supreme Ones from various factions were also shocked, naturally aware of the recent situation in the Chaos Sea. This was a supreme Quasi-Giant capable of fighting one against two, even suppressing the two Quasi-Giants of the Chaos Burial Ground, nearly killing them, possessing an illustrious and glorious record of the utmost brilliance.
They never expected this renowned Battle Saint King would also come.
"We pay our respects to Lord Battle Saint King!"
The Great Emperor guarding the main gate did not dare neglect, continuing with grand bows of respect.
Tai Sheng Huang and the other colossi from antiquity gave slight nods, instantly crossing the main gate, traversing the endless expanse of sky, and directly entering the center of the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis. There stood a great hall, specifically a place for colossi from antiquity of all sides to convene.
At the same time, just as Tai Sheng Huang and the other colossi from antiquity of the Pangu Universe faction made their move, on the Origin Ancient Path, within the territories of the various colossi from antiquity, colossi from antiquity now also began to awaken one after another. They unfurled supreme Great Daos, with Supreme Ones following behind, rapidly heading toward the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis.
At this moment, the winds and clouds gathered on the Origin Ancient Path!
Ye Chen followed the several colossi from antiquity to the center of the metropolis. An immensely huge great hall stood before them, like the most powerful ancient ferocious beast in history lying dormant there.
On the great hall were three vigorous, dragon-like characters.
Ten Thousand Ancient Hall!
Ye Chen stared at this Ten Thousand Ancient Hall, his gaze sharpening, because he had a feeling—the impression this Ten Thousand Ancient Hall gave him wasn't much weaker than that of a colossus from antiquity.
"This Ten Thousand Ancient Hall is a great hall of colossus weapon grade, jointly refined by the colossi of all heavens, connected to the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis, and can also mobilize the power of the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis," Pan Dao Immortal King said.
Hearing this, Ye Chen understood.
It was evident that in opening the Origin Ancient Path, the colossi of all heavens had employed a monumental effort. Otherwise, they wouldn't have left so many heavy treasures in the deepest part.
Especially the Ten Thousand Ancient Metropolis and the Ten Thousand Ancient Hall combined—they could absolutely suppress and kill a colossus from antiquity. Few colossi from antiquity could ignore this; most would likely feel greed, hoping to obtain them. Yet they chose to place them on the Origin Ancient Path solely for suppression purposes, which spoke volumes.
At this moment, the Ten Thousand Ancient Hall was open. By the time Ye Chen and the others arrived, other colossi from antiquity, Quasi-Giants, and Supreme Ones had already arrived ahead of them.
Within the Ten Thousand Ancient Hall, it was divided into three tiers.
The very center held the thrones of the colossi from antiquity, the most magnificent and enormous.
Next were the thrones of the Quasi-Giants.
The outermost ring was for the thrones of the Supreme Ones.