Now, on the outermost layer of Supreme Thrones, multiple figures sat cross-legged, their bodies radiating supreme and majestic Supreme Dao Principles—clearly, they were all Supreme Ones.
Naturally, these Ancient Sovereigns, Emperors, or Supreme Immortals, who could command and dominate within the various Ancient Chaos Universes and Primordial Chaos Worlds of the Chaos Sea, were all quite subdued at this moment, their arrogance nowhere to be seen.
Finally, on the innermost layer of Giant Thrones, a majestic figure could be seen, its form concealed within endless Great Dao, its aura restrained. Yet, it made even Ye Chen, an extreme-level Quasi-Giant, feel a chill in his heart.
A colossus from antiquity, and not an ordinary one at that.
The feeling it gave him was like facing the entire Ten Thousand Ancient City itself—that intangible oppressive pressure was no less than that of the Terminus Immortal Venerable from years past.
"Battle Saint Ancestor, Heaven-Defying War Lord, Tai Sheng Huang, Pan Dao Immortal King, Flame Emperor, esteemed guests, please forgive me for not welcoming you from afar." At this moment, this mysterious colossus from antiquity suddenly spoke. Its true form was indiscernible, only its voice emerging—calm and neutral, impossible to tell if it was male or female.
"Ten Thousand Ancient City Lord!"
Battle Saint Ancestor and the other colossi from antiquity nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
This person was precisely the Ten Thousand Ancient City Lord, the colossus from antiquity guarding Ten Thousand Ancient City.
Before entering the Ten Thousand Ancient Hall, Ye Chen had already learned that the Ten Thousand Ancient City Lord was a first-generation Giant who had existed for multiple epochs. It was said to be a colossus from antiquity that rose from a Primordial Chaos World, renowned for its impeccable reputation, devoted to cultivation with no interest in power, yet possessing immense, heaven-shaking strength.
After Ten Thousand Ancient City was completed, it remained vacant for half an epoch, with various Giants vying for the position of City Lord.
Ten Thousand Ancient City was so powerful it ranked among the top five strongest Dao Weapons across the Ten Thousand Ancient Times. Once mastered, it would amplify one's strength immeasurably. Even an ordinary colossus from antiquity wielding it could ignore disparities and directly face a first-generation Giant without fear.
Naturally, Ten Thousand Ancient City belonged to the joint suppression of the deepest part of the Origin Ancient Path by various Giants. It was a sacred city that pierced through the Origin Land and could not fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives.
Nor could it be controlled by a colossus from antiquity emerging from a Chaos Ancient Universe, especially not by the three strongest Ancient Universes: the Primordial Immortal Realm, the Alien Ancient Universe, and the Pangu Universe. Even though the Pangu Universe was now in decline, it still possessed multiple colossi from antiquity.
The Ten Thousand Ancient City, serving as a suppression point, could only be garrisoned by a colossus from antiquity that rose from within the Chaos Sea.
Ultimately, this Ten Thousand Ancient City Lord was unanimously deemed qualified by the various Giants to control Ten Thousand Ancient City. As for its former name, it was long forgotten; the world only knew the title of Ten Thousand Ancient City Lord.
The Ten Thousand Ancient City Lord guarded the deepest part of the Origin Ancient Path, suppressing chaos to prevent it from eroding the path.
Originally a first-generation Giant of immense power, now in control of Ten Thousand Ancient City, its true strength was unknowable.
Of course, Ten Thousand Ancient City was jointly forged by various Giants. Even the Ten Thousand Ancient City Lord could not fully control all of its might, being subject to certain restrictions imposed by the various Giants.
"Tai Sheng Huang, Battle Saint Ancestor, Heaven-Defying War Lord, Flame Emperor, Pan Dao Immortal King, you have arrived!"
On the Giant Thrones, several colossi from antiquity who had arrived earlier spoke with smiling voices.
"We have. Sword Ancestor, you all arrived quite quickly," Tai Sheng Huang said with a laugh.
Being colossi from antiquity on the Origin Ancient Path, they were naturally relatively familiar with each other.
Tai Sheng Huang and the other supreme Giants directly took their seats on the highest tier of Giant Thrones.
Below the Giant Thrones were the Quasi-Giant Thrones, where Ye Chen also took his seat.
"Could this be the Battle Saint King?"
Several colossi from antiquity looked toward Ye Chen. Over the years, Ye Chen had forged a mighty reputation throughout the Chaos Sea—even the two Quasi-Giants of the Chaos Burial Ground had nearly been suppressed and slain by him. He was clearly no ordinary Quasi-Giant.
In fact, many colossi from antiquity had learned of Ye Chen's background. Having cultivated for only about thirty thousand years, he already stood at the pinnacle of the Great Dao. One could imagine he was absolutely a peerless, supreme monster talent of all ages.
Moreover, they all knew that Ye Chen was a peer who rivaled the Heavenly Emperor and the Primordial Ancestor in their youth, rising as an Eternal Quasi-Monarch.
What made them sigh with regret was that although Ye Chen was hailed as the supreme monster talent of all ages, he cultivated the Chaos Great Dao—a path that could not succeed, as no one throughout history had ever achieved mastery in it.
What a pity for such a supreme monster talent.
Ye Chen cupped his hands and said, "This junior Ye Chen pays his respects to all Seniors."
The various colossi from antiquity nodded slightly, harboring no particular ill will toward Ye Chen.
However, the gazes of many Quasi-Giants and Supreme Ones fell upon him.
For no other reason than that Ye Chen's fame had spread far and wide over the years, even reaching many Supreme Ones who usually remained in seclusion.
Moreover, Supreme Ones aside, many Quasi-Giants present felt a slight chill in their hearts, for they could sense an oppressive pressure emanating from Ye Chen.
Tai Sheng Huang and the other five colossi from antiquity naturally took their seats on the innermost Giant Thrones, while Ye Chen was positioned on the secondary Quasi-Giant Thrones.
Usually, the Ten Thousand Ancient Hall was nearly empty. Only matters involving the Origin Land, eternity, or similar factors could stir the various Giants to gather, forming the most prestigious assembly in the Chaos Sea.
"Who would have thought that during our seclusion, such a supremely dazzling monster talent would emerge in the mortal world? Becoming a Quasi-Giant in just tens of thousands of years... truly, the new generation surpasses the old..." Many seated in the Supreme One positions sighed softly. As Supreme Ones, time was already meaningless to them; they were impervious to its decay.
Often, a single session of closed-door cultivation could span billions of years in the outside world, witnessing who knew how many generations come and go...
Just after Ye Chen took his seat, not long after, Ten Thousand Ancient City trembled. At the entrance of the Ten Thousand Ancient Hall, several more supremely powerful figures appeared one after another.
The leaders were, without exception, colossi from antiquity, naturally emanating the most vast and boundless Great Dao auras. It was only because the Ten Thousand Ancient Hall was an immortal ancient hall of Giant-level Dao Weapon caliber that it could withstand this. Any other Supreme Hall would have been utterly incapable, inevitably collapsing and annihilating.
"Zhou Tian Immortal King, Tai Shi Immortal King, Hun Shi Immortal King..."
A series of exclamations arose within the Ten Thousand Ancient Hall as three supreme Immortal Kings appeared simultaneously.
"Hahaha, you old fellows have come too."
Flame Emperor laughed heartily, causing Zhou Tian, Tai Shi, and Hun Shi—the three Immortal Kings—to roll their eyes, though they took no offense, as they, including Pan Dao Immortal King, were all close friends.
Back when Flame Emperor revived, it was these four Immortal Kings who intervened, allowing Flame Emperor to leave the Alien Ancient Universe smoothly.
At the same time, Zi Xiao Immortal King also entered.
Zi Xiao Immortal King was domineering and peerless, his body erupting with boundless, blazing violet light that spontaneously gave birth to billions of violet-light great worlds revolving around him, appearing exceptionally extraordinary.
He immediately noticed Ye Chen and snorted coldly.
Behind him, Zi Yang Quasi-Immortal King gazed deeply at Ye Chen. Three years ago, when Ye Chen entered the Primordial Immortal Realm, Zi Yang had been in seclusion and did not see him. Today was their first meeting.
Originally, Zi Yang had harbored a desire to compete with Ye Chen. However, seeing him today, he knew he was no match for Ye Chen.
Because he felt a terrifying oppressive pressure.
A pressure from above, as if facing a true supreme Immortal King. This shocked him greatly.
Had the Battle Saint King become an Immortal King?