Boom——
In the end, with supreme divine power, Ye Chen swept through all the Ancient Heavenly Race's Giants, Quasi-Giants, and even the Great Dao phantoms of the three progenitors, shattering them time and again. He finally broke open this Ancestral Heaven Great Array, blasting a passage that connected to the outside world. His true body appeared within the ancestral secret realm of the Ancient Heavenly Race, thoroughly shocking all the heroes of the Heavenly Race.
The Heavenly Race's ancestral land trembled violently. All Heavenly Race members were alarmed, staring in horror at that majestic figure suspended at the highest point of the ancestral realm's sky, suppressing the myriad Great Daos of antiquity. Even the Ancestral Heaven Great Array had been broken!
"You all, come in as well."
Ye Chen personally constructed a passage connecting to the outside, allowing Shen Rong, Ye Cangqiong, Weil, and the others to enter this realm.
Witnessing Ye Chen and his group successfully break through the barrier and enter, the Heavenly Race's ancestral land fell into a deep silence, not a single sound for a long time.
It was all due to shock.
Ye Chen swept his gaze over the seven remaining Quasi-Giant ancestors of the Heavenly Race's eight main bloodlines and stated bluntly, "Let's skip the nonsense. Release the Angel Imperial Son and the Angel God Emperor. Also, Xiu Gusi's Great Dao inheritance must be handed over to the Angel Imperial Son. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."
If it were earlier, the Heavenly Race might have been arrogant and refused outright. But now, they were deeply apprehensive.
In such a short time, using absolute combat power to break through the Ancestral Heaven Great Array's blockade, Ye Chen's peerless might was already displayed without a doubt. The Heavenly Race could not possibly stop him. Refusing at this moment would only incur the wrath of this newly ascended invincible Giant.
"Release them," one Quasi-Giant ancestor sighed softly. The other side was so forceful; what else could they do but release them? Did they really want to thoroughly offend this Chaos Giant?
Suo Tianzun, however, said coldly, "No. Not long ago, the Battle Saint King destroyed the Third Progenitor's remnant skin—an unforgivable crime. Moreover, back then, Xiu Diya betrayed our race, and her son also obtained Xiu Gusi's Great Dao inheritance without returning it. These are grave sins. How can we let them leave freely? And don't forget, Xiu Gusi's Great Dao inheritance contains those things from that battle long ago."
Hearing this, the other six Quasi-Giant ancestors also stirred. The secret involving Xiu Gusi's battle from that era forced these old fellows to be extremely cautious. Even if it meant potentially making an enemy of such a peerless Giant, it might not be unacceptable.
Ye Chen glanced curiously at the seven Quasi-Giant ancestors. When Xiu Gusi's battle from that era was mentioned, they all became hesitant, as if it involved some unknown secret.
Moreover, that secret actually made the Heavenly Race willing to risk offending a colossus from antiquity.
What exactly was that secret?
However, he didn't need to know. An infinite aura of ancient might emanated from his body, sweeping through the entire Heavenly Race ancestral secret realm. His voice rang out like a heavenly deity's proclamation: "Release the two, or we fight!"
The seven Heavenly Race Quasi-Giant ancestors immediately changed expressions, retreating at once. Suo Tianzun snorted coldly, "Battle Saint King, you are strong, but my Heavenly Race does not fear you. We request the Third Progenitor to emerge!"
Boom——
An equally world-shaking ancient might erupted. The terrifying Third Progenitor of the Heavenly Race emerged, stepping into the mortal world. Behind him, pairs of primordial light wings unfurled, radiating a Primordial Ancestral Light even stronger than Sacred Imperial Radiance—the holy light power of a colossus from antiquity. His majestic figure appeared, looking at Ye Chen and understanding dawning. "So it's you. You actually came to my Heavenly Race's ancestral secret realm."
Suo Tianzun hurriedly said, "We request the Third Progenitor to take action and expel this person."
The Third Progenitor did not act immediately, because through that remnant skin, he could sense Ye Chen's terrifying power—likely not an ordinary colossus from antiquity. He looked down at the seven Quasi-Giant ancestors and said, "I wish to know the full story, the cause and effect."
"Reporting to the Third Progenitor!" Suo Tianzun immediately spoke up. "It is the Battle Saint King of the Pangu Universe who forcibly invaded our Heavenly Race and demanded our clan hand over two exiled criminals—descendants of Xiu Gusi."
The Third Progenitor said, "If he wants them, then release the two."
Clearly, in the Third Progenitor's mind, the two were far less important than Ye Chen. They should not oppose a young and supremely powerful Chaos Giant over just two individuals.
Suo Tianzun's expression changed drastically. He urgently said, "Third Progenitor, please understand, this involves Xiu Gusi's Great Dao inheritance. Tens of thousands of years ago, he sent a message to the clan, saying he obtained an Origin Sacred Artifact—the legendary Eternal Crown!"
Hearing this, the Third Progenitor also fell silent. Under the boundless Primordial Ancestral Light, it was difficult to discern his expression. But soon, his voice came forth: "Apologies, Fellow Daoist. Xiu Gusi's Great Dao inheritance cannot be handed over."
"Eternal Crown?" Ye Chen, however, saw the key point. What was involved was actually the Eternal Crown. He waved his hand, and on his palm appeared the nine-colored, dazzling Eternal Crown. "The Eternal Crown you speak of should be this one, right?"
"How is the Eternal Crown in your hands?" The heroes of the Heavenly Race were greatly shocked. The Third Progenitor's gaze also turned over, very peculiar.
On Ye Chen's palm, the Eternal Crown spun slowly. When he retrieved the Eternal Crown before, he understood that these Origin Sacred Artifacts were not simple. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been fought over so desperately, even at the cost of life and death, when piercing through the Origin Ancient Path, pulling out the Dark Universe, and releasing the Origin Burial Master.
However, even a powerful Chaos Giant like him truly couldn't figure out the Eternal Crown's real secret.
It seemed to be just an Origin Sacred Artifact, prepared for piercing through the Origin Land. But now, the Origin Ancient Path had proven incapable of piercing through the Origin Land—it was a failure. So why would the Heavenly Race, for the sake of the Eternal Crown, risk making an enemy of a colossus from antiquity like him?
At this moment, the Heavenly Race's Third Progenitor spoke: "Battle Saint King, as long as you are willing to hand over the Eternal Crown, our clan can release Xiu Diya and her son. How about it?"
Clearly, his stance had changed. Initially willing to hand them over, but now demanding the Eternal Crown in exchange.
Ye Chen said, "What secret does this Eternal Crown contain that your Heavenly Race would risk offending me for it?"
The Heavenly Race remained silent. The Third Progenitor also said nothing, just staring intently at the Eternal Crown.
"Very well. Since you are unwilling to speak and unwilling to hand them over..." Ye Chen retracted the Eternal Crown in one motion. The ancient might around him instantly surged countless times, shaking the entire Heavenly Race ancestral secret realm, exploding countless great stars. He said coldly, "Today, I will personally retrieve those two and force your Heavenly Race to speak."
Boom——
He made his move, shattering antiquity, tearing through the sky. The first target was the Third Progenitor, displaying the absolute, invincible might of battle!
"Battle Saint King, you go too far. This is the Heavenly Race, not your Pangu Universe."
The Heavenly Race's Third Progenitor naturally was not afraid. With a great roar, he also engaged Ye Chen in battle.