The Human Sovereign informed him that if the skull of the Origin Burial Lord fell into the hands of others, even a colossus from antiquity would find it difficult to keep it safe.
Within the hundred thousand years of the Blood-Stained Epoch, two colossi from antiquity had perished precisely because of this.
Even three Ancient Chaos Universes had been shattered and disintegrated by other colossi from antiquity who took action after they had obtained the skull of the Origin Burial Lord.
Now, only the three great Ancient Chaos Universes—the Primordial Immortal Realm, the Alien Ancient Universe, and the Chaos Burial Ground—could possess the skull of the Origin Burial Lord without incident, with none daring to infringe upon them.
Ultimately, all three Ancient Chaos Universes were home to multiple colossi from antiquity, their combat power utterly astonishing, and thus they remained safe and sound.
Not long after, Ye Chen took his leave.
He did not immediately return to the Chaos Heavenly Mansion, but instead went to where the Xuan Shen Great Emperor was.
Because of Ye Chen's return, the Xuan Shen Great Emperor had also returned, with other Supreme Ones taking his place to guard the Pangu Gate.
Ye Chen's visit naturally pleased the Xuan Shen Great Emperor, who personally welcomed him with appropriately high ceremony, laughing heartily, "What brings you here with time to spare?"
After a separation of a hundred thousand years, to see the junior with the greatest potential back then leap to become a colossus from antiquity—as a friendly senior, the Xuan Shen Great Emperor was naturally extremely happy.
On another note, Ye Chen's return had, of course, invisibly and greatly augmented the strength of the Pangu Universe.
Especially since this was a supreme colossus capable of suppressing and killing alien Giants, his combat power was even more astonishing than that of an ordinary colossus from antiquity.
"I came to see how you are doing, Senior," Ye Chen said. Upon his initial return, he had sensed that the Xuan Shen Great Emperor's condition was very poor.
Clearly, his Emperor Dao Origin had suffered severe damage. Later, through others, he learned some details: the Xuan Shen Great Emperor had been caught in the aftermath of a battle between colossi from antiquity, his origin injured, nearly perishing. Although the Cang Xiong Great Heavenly Venerate, the Human Sovereign, and other colossi from antiquity had later intervened and saved him, the injuries he sustained were even more severe than before.
Ye Chen said, "If you trust this junior, Senior, please allow me to examine you."
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor smiled bitterly, "You are thoughtful, young friend, but this old one's injuries—"
Even the Human Sovereign and the Cang Xiong Great Heavenly Venerate had no other solution; they could only barely reconstruct his Emperor Dao Origin, preventing him from falling from the Emperor realm, but he was far from his former self.
"Senior, please just allow this junior to examine you," Ye Chen said with a smile.
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor naturally did not refuse. Although he did not hold excessive expectations, he still harbored a sliver of hope.
Ye Chen's vast Emperor consciousness delved into the Xuan Shen Great Emperor's body, instantly and thoroughly examining everything within. A moment later, he smiled slightly and said, "Senior, perhaps others have no method, as each has their own specialty, but that does not mean this junior has no way."
The Xuan Shen Great Emperor was first stunned, then overjoyed, "Young friend, are you saying—"
Ye Chen smiled, "That's right. This junior happens to know and master some methods. Senior, please relax. I can reconstruct your Emperor Dao Origin for you."
Upon hearing this, the Xuan Shen Great Emperor immediately relaxed his defenses; he trusted this junior, Ye Chen, completely.
Rumble—
Vast Chaos Power poured into the Xuan Shen Great Emperor's body, Chaos Divine Power surging. On one hand, it transformed into boundless life force, healing the various Dao injuries within the Xuan Shen Great Emperor's body.
Ye Chen had originally mastered the Life Emperor Son's true body after his fall—the Tree of Life—and had profound research into the Great Dao of Life, reaching the Emperor Dao level. One could say he was extremely skilled in healing.
Moreover, his understanding of the Alchemy Dao, throughout the entire Chaos Sea, was likely second only to the Alchemy Emperor himself.
Furthermore, Chaos could evolve into all Daos. Driven by a Giant's level of power, the effects were even more astonishing.
Visibly, the Xuan Shen Great Emperor's physical condition rapidly recovered, gradually growing robust, his flesh and blood becoming full and strong once more.
On the other hand, the Chaos Great Dao reconstructed his Emperor Dao Origin, even supplementing it with a portion of the Emperor Dao Origin from alien Great Emperors.
Half a day later, the Xuan Shen Great Emperor erupted with infinite Emperor radiance, returning to the Great Perfection Emperor realm, his Emperor Dao shaking the heavens.
Immediately, Supreme Ones from across the heavens gazed toward this place, shocked, and even more amazed by Ye Chen's miraculous methods.
It could be said he turned decay into magic, truly astonishing!
Was this the formidable power of a Chaos Giant?
The deeper one understood, the more one realized the various heaven-defying aspects of a Chaos Giant.
"Congratulations to the Xuan Shen Great Emperor on his recovery!"
Supreme Ones from all sides offered congratulations, and all living beings were overjoyed.
"Senior, when you have time, we can discuss the Dao and exchange insights," Ye Chen said before leaving. The Xuan Shen Great Emperor was, of course, immensely pleased.
Now, Ye Chen was no ordinary colossus from antiquity. As the saying goes, mastering one Dao leads to mastery of all Daos. Moreover, he was a Chaos Giant, even more proficient in comprehending all Daos.
Rather than calling it a discussion and exchange, it was more like guidance.
With Ye Chen's realm, from a commanding height, he was sufficient to guide even Supreme One Great Emperors and Quasi-Giants.
To receive guidance from a Chaos Giant would allow the Xuan Shen Great Emperor to glimpse higher realms.
Leaving the Xuan Shen Great Emperor's Imperial Palace, Ye Chen arrived at the First Emperor Clan, formerly known as the Ying Imperial Clan.
Ye Chen's appearance was met with the highest ceremony by the First Emperor Clan. The current Imperial Clan Master personally led the highest echelons of the First Emperor Clan, opening the main gate to welcome him.
Moreover, whether it was the Wuxiang Monarch or the Wushi Monarch, both were supreme powerhouses of the Battle Saint lineage, making them exceptionally close to Ye Chen because of them.
"We pay our respects to Palace Lord Ye."
The First Emperor Clan Master and the group of highest Imperial Clan echelons spoke with utmost reverence, expressing the highest respect.
"You've come."
The Wushi Monarch was also present. Strictly speaking, he should be called the Wushi Supreme One now, because during the hundred thousand years Ye Chen was away, he had proven his Dao and become an Emperor.
Upon reflection, it made sense. The Wushi Monarch back then was no less than a Great Perfection Supreme Genius, had become a Monarch earlier, had later gone to cultivate at the Immortal King's cave abode for a time, and had experienced numerous bloody battles. As long as he didn't die, proving his Dao and becoming an Emperor was inevitable.
"Ancestral Master Wushi."
Even though Ye Chen was now a Chaos Giant, he still showed great respect to the Wushi Supreme One, performing a grand salute.
"It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back."
A rare smile appeared on the Wushi Supreme One's solemn face. Over the years, he had experienced far too much. To witness Ye Chen's return, to see him become a colossus from antiquity, to single-handedly charge into the Alien Ancient Universe, killing numerous Supreme Ones and Quasi-Giants, and even suppressing a generation's Giant, the Silent Abyss Sovereign, before fighting his way out triumphantly.
Without a doubt, he was very happy. This descendant of the Battle Saint lineage, whom he regarded as his own grandson, had finally grown up.
It was just a pity that his teacher, the Wuxiang Monarch, could not witness this scene.
Involuntarily, a trace of sorrow flashed deep in his eyes.
As if sharing the sentiment, Ye Chen also felt some sadness.
"Ancestral Master Wushi, upon this return, I have come to send Qin Wushuang back for burial," Ye Chen stated his true purpose. An ice coffin appeared, within which lay Qin Wushuang's remains, eyes closed as if asleep, not passed away.