Several beams of light shot out from between Ye Chen's brows, streaking into the distance.
Before long, multiple supremely powerful figures appeared before him. They were none other than Tai Sheng Huang, Ruoxi, Qian Xun, Ye Jing, Weier, the Corpse-Devouring Insect Emperor, Shanji, the Peacock King, and others—all trusted allies or family members.
"Come with me. There is hope for you to prove your Dao and become Emperors, to walk the path of the Emperor!"
With those words, Ye Chen tore open the void and led everyone into the Chaos Great Cauldron. Inside, they beheld vast, evolving great worlds, each suppressing multiple Supreme Ones, Quasi-Giants, and colossi from antiquity.
Especially the two alien Giants, Jiyuan Huangzun and Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor. Outside their respective great worlds, Sealing Gates and Gates of Destiny suppressed them, with Ye Chen's Quasi-Immortal King Dharma Body personally controlling two ancient Dao Weapons of Giants to keep them in check.
As for the other Quasi-Giants and Supreme Ones, they were all greatly weakened and did not require such measures.
The group stared in stunned silence at the numerous supreme experts suppressed by Ye Chen. Although they knew of his heaven-defying combat power and that he had suppressed many ancient forbidden existences, seeing it with their own eyes was infinitely more visually impactful than mere hearsay.
Especially seeing Jiyuan Huangzun and Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor—those were supreme Giants of the alien race who had shaken the Ten Thousand Ancient Times, overlooking eternity and intimidating the Chaos Sea, with few rivals throughout history.
For endless eons, across one era after another, they had struck fear into the hearts of every Ancient Chaos Universe. Yet now, they had been reduced to Ye Chen's prisoners, suppressed here.
It was fortunate that Ye Chen was on their side.
"Battle Saint King!"
Jiyuan Huangzun and Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor roared, their eyes seeming to crack as they glared at Ye Chen, filled with boundless fury.
Once, they were dignified colossi from antiquity, undisputed supreme existences. To have fallen to such a state, imprisoned by a junior supreme Giant from the opposing Pangu Universe—what an immense humiliation.
The other suppressed Supreme Ones and Quasi-Giants looked at Ye Chen with profound awe and reverence.
If even two colossi from antiquity had been suppressed, what chance did they have?
"Greetings, Fellow Daoists," Ye Chen smiled, especially at Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor, whose injuries from the strike by the Universe-Creating Universe had destroyed much of his origin, making his condition far more severe than Jiyuan Huangzun's.
Though shocked and furious, Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor was also filled with apprehension. He looked at Ye Chen and said solemnly, "Battle Saint King, do you dare to release me for a fair, head-on battle?"
"A mere prisoner and a defeated foe, what qualifications do you have to negotiate terms for a head-on battle?" Ye Chen sneered. "I won't waste words. I wish to know some secrets about your Alien Ancient Universe. If you tell me, while I cannot set you free, I can allow a wisp of your remnant soul to survive in the world. With the power of a colossus from antiquity, even a wisp of remnant soul would possess the power of a Supreme Emperor. What say you?"
"Hmph! Do you think I am someone who fears death? Battle Saint King, if you wish to act, then act. I want to see what you're capable of," Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor snorted coldly. As a colossus from antiquity, his pride was immense; how could he betray the Alien Ancient Universe?
Ye Chen had naturally anticipated this and merely smiled slightly.
Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor said gravely, "Battle Saint King, your Pangu Universe truly has grand ambitions. You actually went so far as to have Dishi Tian sever the Nine Heavens and exterminate a thousand clans, just to let him feign defection and infiltrate our Ancient Universe, even refining our Heavenly Dao."
Imprisoned together with Jiyuan Huangzun, he had naturally deduced that Qingtian Dadi, Dishi Tian, was a traitor—or rather, had never truly betrayed the Pangu Universe, but had been lurking within the Alien Ancient Universe.
How hateful! For an entire era since Qingtian Dadi entered the Alien Ancient Universe, even the alien Giants had hardly suspected him. After all, severing the Pangu Universe's Heavenly Dao, cutting off the Nine Heavens, and exterminating a thousand clans—such cruelty made the Alien Ancient Universe believe Qingtian Dadi had no path of return to the Pangu Universe.
Who could have guessed it was all an act performed for the Alien Ancient Universe's benefit?
Behind Ye Chen, Tai Sheng Huang and the others were greatly shocked. Qingtian Dadi was actually a spy lurking in the Alien Ancient Universe?
Such a secret was unknown even to them.
Even Tai Sheng Huang, the descendant of Tai Sheng, was no exception.
No wonder—the matter was of utmost importance.
But now, they all possessed combat power comparable to or capable of challenging Supreme Ones, giving them the qualification to learn many ancient secrets.
Jiyuan Huangzun said solemnly, "Not just Dishi Tian. The Six Paths Great Emperor is also highly likely to be a traitor from the Pangu Universe."
In the past, the traitors from the Pangu Universe were two colossi from antiquity: Qingtian Dadi and the Six Paths Great Emperor. Since Qingtian Dadi was also a spy pretending to defect, the Six Paths Great Emperor was likely no exception.
Hearing this, Ye Chen's mind stirred.
He could be certain that Qingtian Dadi had absolutely never betrayed the Pangu Universe. But regarding the Six Paths Great Emperor, he could not be sure.
Although the Reincarnation Great Emperor claimed the Six Paths Great Emperor had not betrayed them, over the endless eons, it was possible the Six Paths Great Emperor had truly fallen into darkness and become a member of the Alien Ancient Universe.
Moreover, before leaving the Alien Ancient Universe, Qingtian Dadi seemed to have said something about the Six Paths Great Emperor.
Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor said coldly, "Even though you have suppressed us here, believe that the other colossi from antiquity of our Ancient Universe will surely uncover that Qingtian Dadi and the Six Paths Great Emperor are traitors. The Primordial Ancestor will as well."
Ye Chen was slightly taken aback. In his words, Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor actually referred to the Primordial Ancestor as 'senior'.
After all, both were colossi from antiquity. But this showed just how revered the Primordial Ancestor's status was within the Alien Ancient Universe. Even a mighty colossus from antiquity like Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor had to address him as senior.
It wasn't just about seniority, but strength!
Just how powerful was the Primordial Ancestor?
Even someone as formidable as Qingtian Dadi had to sigh, calling him unfathomably deep. One could imagine how much apprehension he inspired.
Ye Chen said coldly, "If your alien race dares to harm anyone from my Pangu Universe, rest assured, I will not spare your alien race either. And you two are the best demonstration of that."
Jiyuan Huangzun said, "Battle Saint King, you came here specifically. Surely it wasn't just for idle chatter with us."
"Naturally not," Ye Chen shook off his thoughts. "Today, my purpose here is to resolve future troubles."
In the future, once an even more terrifying great war erupted, Ye Chen did not know if he could continue suppressing the two alien Giants.
If they successfully broke free, it would be a catastrophic disaster for the Pangu Universe and for Qingtian Dadi.
Therefore, he needed to thoroughly eliminate these two future threats today.
Jiyuan Huangzun and Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor's expressions changed drastically. The former then snorted coldly, "Battle Saint King, though you are strong, not inferior to a Primordial Giant, you must understand that colossi from antiquity are imperishable through ten thousand calamities, eternal and undying. Killing one is no easy matter. Even you cannot do it."
Ye Chen glanced at Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor. "Didn't Primordial Beginning Emperor Ancestor tell you? I killed Destiny Great Emperor."
With that, he took out Destiny Great Emperor's severed head.