"The Chaos Heavenly Emperor is self-immolating, his heart set on death, but Modaozi cannot be allowed to fall with him. We must save him," an alien Half-Step Overlord spoke, his expression exceptionally grim.
The Chaos Heavenly Emperor self-immolating and walking towards his demise was what they wished to see. However, he intended to drag Modaozi down with him.
This was absolutely unacceptable. Modaozi was a Half-Step Overlord, incomparably important. Even ten Giants of the Ten Thousand Ancient Times could not compare to a single Modaozi.
Aoyuan and the other two alien Half-Step Overlords attacked together. Billions of divine chains of Ten Thousand Ancient Great Dao laws flew out, killing towards Ye Chen, aiming to further accelerate his self-immolation and destruction, and more importantly, to rescue Modaozi.
"Heh!"
Boom—
Ye Chen chuckled coldly. The Dao-Transformation Flames on his body were burning, igniting his Chaos Small Universe along with it.
Everyone was stunned. No one had expected the Chaos Heavenly Emperor to be so resolute, willing to sacrifice the fiftieth Chaos Universe.
Rumble—
The Chaos Small Universe crumbled inch by inch, then completely exploded, transforming into infinite, majestic power that poured into Ye Chen's body.
Boom—
An unprecedented, vast power filled his limbs and bones. At this moment, Ye Chen's entire body erupted with boundless radiance. Streams of unparalleled, majestic power far surpassing anything before surged forth. His entire body glowed with divine light, every inch of his flesh shining like ten thousand heavenly suns.
Crack—
Within his body, sounds like the shattering of Great Dao shackles rang out one after another.
The final Great Dao shackle was forcibly shattered. Seizing the opportunity, Ye Chen took the final step, entering an entirely new realm.
At this moment, the radiance around Ye Chen suddenly intensified countless times, capable of illuminating the Ten Thousand Ancient Times, piercing through past, present, and future.
Streams of supreme, majestic power capable of annihilating the Ten Thousand Ancient Times surged and roiled within him, like an Eternal Overlord who had reigned supreme and invincible throughout all ages. The power in his every move was unimaginably strong, capable of annihilating billions of time and space with a raise of his hand, of piercing through an Ancient Chaos Universe.
The three alien Half-Step Overlords, and Modaozi who was suppressed within his body, all changed expressions. "The Ultimate Realm of Emperor! The Chaos Heavenly Emperor has actually stepped into that level!"
Then, their expressions turned cold again. "So what if he has reached this realm? It's only temporary, forcibly attained by burning everything. After this battle, there will be no more Chaos Heavenly Emperor in this world!"
They could all see Ye Chen's current situation. He seemed to have stepped into the legendary realm—the Ultimate Realm of Emperor!
This was the level occupied by the Heavenly Emperor, the Primordial Ancestor, the Immortal Ancestor, the Universe Great Emperor, the Origin Sacred Clan's Progenitor, and others.
This realm was the ultimate extreme of the Emperor's Path.
That's right. Even the more powerful Quasi-Giants, Giants of the Ten Thousand Ancient Times, Primordial Giants, Half-Step Overlords, and the true Five Great Overlords were, in reality, still within the domain of the Emperor's Path.
The Emperor's Path was boundless. If one truly wanted to divide it, these were the levels.
One step further was the Eternal Realm.
The Origin Burial Lord who was killed back then was actually also at the Ultimate Realm of Emperor. He could be called a Half-Step Eternal, or a Peerless Overlord!
Now, by burning his form and spirit, burning his Chaos Small Universe, the power Ye Chen obtained in exchange allowed him to forcibly break through the shackles and step into the legendary Ultimate Realm of Emperor, becoming an invincible Overlord of the present age!
However, that was only a temporary step. Forcibly entering by burning everything, it could not last. After this battle, he would undoubtedly die.
Many Giants also understood this point and sighed for him.
A generation's invincible Chaos Heavenly Emperor, who originally had enough potential to become a truly flawless Peerless Overlord, and it was not impossible for him to achieve Great Perfection of the Chaos Great Dao and attain Eternity.
Unfortunately, he was too monstrously talented. Heaven sought to bury him, not allowing him to continue growing.
Even if there had been past grievances, at this moment they were set aside. In their hearts, they were filled with admiration for Ye Chen, this Chaos Heavenly Emperor who had risen like a comet.
Probably in the ages to come, no one would ever reach the heights of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor again.
"I never thought I would have to take this final step to truly enter this realm. But—" Ye Chen also sensed the immense and unparalleled power of that realm, surpassing everything, even capable of reversing past and present, overturning everything in the world.
Hum—
Within his body, the Thunder Origin power from the Thunder Origin Source within the Origin Burial Lord's skull was boiling wildly, carrying a dark aura of destruction.
Faintly discernible, a silver pearl tinged with threads of darkness appeared. It was very similar to the Chaos Thunder Pearl he had obtained in the past. Yet, eerily, it was also completely different. Because although that previous Chaos Thunder Pearl also possessed destructive power, it was filled with wildness. This Chaos Thunder Pearl, however, carried an absolute and pure destruction, silent and soundless.
Only after reaching this step did Ye Chen truly feel the power of this special Chaos Thunder Pearl.
"Is it because I have also reached the Ultimate Realm of Emperor, the same as your former master, that you are willing to reveal your true face?" Ye Chen gazed at it for a moment, then allowed this special Chaos Thunder Pearl to melt into his Chaos Saint Soul.
At the same time, the Eternal Crown, the Moon Mark, and a special cluster of dawn light located in the deepest part of his Chaos Saint Soul also bloomed with immortal radiance. The several entities resonated simultaneously, giving rise to wisps of incredible, wondrous, rhythm-like fluctuations.
"The Eternal Crown is an Origin Sacred Artifact. The Moon Mark has followed me through past and present lives. Even when I was at the Half-Step Overlord level, I couldn't see through it or activate it. Now I finally understand. It was left by a Peerless Overlord of the Ultimate Realm of Emperor. Could it have been left for me by the Heavenly Emperor? Unfortunately, to fully activate it not only requires the power of a fellow Peerless Overlord of the Ultimate Realm of Emperor, but also breaking a seal. But the time and power needed right now don't allow me to open it. A pity."
"'Ultimate Supreme' has finally revealed its final secret as well. So that's how it is. Only now do I understand the true nature of 'Ultimate Supreme.' It's not merely the Great Dao insights left behind by the various Heaven's Supremes, but also... Sigh, what a pity. If only I could have stepped into the Ultimate Realm of Emperor earlier, how wonderful that would have been!"
A deep sigh, containing who knew how many meanings, something outsiders could never articulate.
Then, his tone shifted. Ye Chen's eyes erupted with even more blazing radiance. "My fate is my own, not Heaven's to decide. Isn't this also the final step before achieving Great Perfection of Chaos!"
Boom—
Rolling Chaos light flames erupted around Ye Chen's body, all of them the most terrifying Chaos Emperor Flames, capable of harming the Half-Step Overlord level.
"First, I'll deal with you!"
Sweeping his gaze over Aoyuan and the other three alien Half-Step Overlords, Ye Chen took forceful action.
For some reason, Aoyuan and the other two felt a chill run down their spines. But they quickly stabilized their minds. After all, they were all Half-Step Overlords, invincible existences second only to the Heavenly Emperor and the Primordial Ancestor. Their Dao hearts were invincible; how could they be afraid? They attacked together once more.
However, the attacks that had severely wounded Ye Chen not long ago could not even get close to him now.
Swinging his Chaos Saint Fist, his fist wreathed in the most peerless, immortal, forbidden power, he struck out against everything, first attacking Aoyuan.