During this period, many people came to find Ye Chen.
Among them were Sovereigns, Immortal Monarchs, and True Immortals, each with different purposes.
Whether Sovereigns or Immortal Monarchs, their main goal was to establish connections. Among them were many descendants of immortal lineages who had witnessed Ye Chen's performance on the battlefield and were astounded, unable to believe that someone could achieve such feats within the Sovereign realm.
As for the True Immortals, their purpose was the simplest and most direct: they hoped to take Ye Chen as a disciple.
After all, in the cultivation world, the master-disciple relationship was often very important.
Of course, after being politely refused by Ye Chen, these True Immortals also realized that their desire to take him as a disciple was wishful thinking. Just imagine, an Eternal Sovereign like Ye Chen, capable of slaying high-level Sovereigns and even peak Sovereigns while only at the initial Sovereign stage—what terrifying ability! Even Immortal Kings, upon learning of this, would scramble to take him as a disciple.
After the battle using the 'Immortal Method Compendium,' Ye Chen gained many insights and benefited greatly, deepening his comprehension of immortal methods considerably.
As time passed, Ye Chen had unknowingly been at the Taiyu Immortal King Pass for thirty thousand years.
These thirty thousand years at the Taiyu Immortal King Pass were far from simple, as the alien race army repeatedly attacked this Immortal King Pass. On several occasions, not only did alien Emperors come, but Quasi-Sovereigns and even Ten Thousand Ancient Times Colossi had come more than once.
This made people very curious: why had the alien race Colossi all mobilized, targeting the Taiyu Immortal King Pass so specifically?
Over these thirty thousand years, Ye Chen naturally experienced many consecutive great battles. Tempered through countless conflicts, he was no longer at the initial Sovereign stage. As time went on, his immortal path gradually advanced, and he was now at the tenth level of Sovereign—a peak Sovereign.
Finally, after staying for eight thousand more years, he broke through in one fell swoop, becoming an Immortal Monarch—and an Eternal Immortal Lord at that.
By this time, Ye Chen's comprehension of immortal methods had reached an unprecedented height.
Of course, Ye Chen had not yet comprehended the 'Immortal Method Compendium' to its utmost limit; he was still somewhat short. Although he was an Eternal Immortal Lord, at present he could at most contend with Quasi-Immortal King or Quasi-Colossus levels.
However, given a bit more time, he would completely reach the level of a Half-Step Overlord on the immortal path.
On this day, the Taiyu Immortal King Pass erupted into battle once more. An alien Quasi-Colossus arrived personally, leading an endless army that swept across the heavens and earth, attacking until the Taiyu Immortal King Pass swayed precariously, nearly collapsing.
The armies of the two strongest ancient universes clashed once more, their cries of slaughter piercing the sky, annihilating all around.
Wang Xiong, Jian Wuhen, and Shi Baitian—the three Quasi-Immortal Kings—led their troops into battle, tearing through the firmament, slaying alien Emperors one after another, and engaging the alien Quasi-Colossus in bloody combat that stained the Chaos Sea.
But the alien race had prepared quite thoroughly this time, with as many as five Quasi-Colossi arriving to surround and kill the three Quasi-Immortal Kings.
Although Quasi-Immortal Kings from other Immortal King Passes rushed over immediately, the alien army activated a Ten Thousand Ancient Times grand formation, sealing off the three Quasi-Immortal Kings, intending to take them away.
Once captured, the three Quasi-Immortal Kings would likely face grave danger.
At this moment, Ye Chen suddenly erupted, unleashing Quasi-Immortal King level might, fiercely assaulting the Ten Thousand Ancient Times grand formation and summoning an Ancient Dao Weapon.
The Ancient Dao Weapon fully awakened, crashing heavily against the Ten Thousand Ancient Times grand formation and successfully tearing open a corner. The three Quasi-Immortal Kings were thus able to escape smoothly.
This scene shocked both sides, who stared in astonishment at Ye Chen, who appeared both divine and demonic. Thirty thousand years had passed; Ye Chen, who was merely at the initial Sovereign stage back then, had not only become an Immortal Monarch, but his combat power had increased countless times over. He could wield an Ancient Dao Weapon and tear apart a Ten Thousand Ancient Times grand formation.
Although it was accomplished by relying on the Ancient Dao Weapon's power, didn't that also demonstrate Ye Chen's own formidable strength?
Ultimately, if Ye Chen himself weren't powerful enough, how could he use an Ancient Dao Weapon to tear open a Ten Thousand Ancient Times grand formation?
"It's you!"
The three Quasi-Immortal Kings were also greatly surprised.
Ye Chen still did not reveal his identity. Wielding the Ancient Dao Weapon, his pressure boundless, he took the initiative to attack, engaging the alien Quasi-Colossus in battle.
The three Quasi-Immortal King disciples followed closely, charging forward to meet the alien army.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!—
The terrifying great battle thoroughly alarmed both sides, like Primordial Chaos Demonic Gods from the dawn of creation waging war, its influence vast.
In the end, the most astonishing event occurred during the battle: Ye Chen soared into the sky and, after successive clashes, ultimately beheaded an alien Quasi-Colossus, shocking both sides.
That was a Quasi-Colossus, immensely powerful, standing above all Emperors. Yet now, it had been slain by an Immortal Monarch, leaving everyone stunned.
"This is no ordinary Immortal Monarch. He is an Eternal Immortal Lord, and he likely was an Eternal Sovereign back in the day. We should have anticipated this earlier; otherwise, how could he, at the initial Sovereign stage, have slain seventh, eighth, and even ninth-level supreme Sovereigns?" The other alien Quasi-Colossi wore extremely grim expressions.
An Eternal Immortal Lord who had stepped onto the Eternal Path during his Sovereign era indeed possessed the capability to slay a Quasi-Colossus.
Who would have thought the Primordial Immortal World would be so fortunate as to give birth to an Eternal Immortal Lord.
"An Eternal Immortal Lord, and one who stepped onto the Eternal Path during his Sovereign era."
A voice rumbled like thunderclaps as an alien Colossus arrived personally, his gaze icy as he looked at Ye Chen, filled with killing intent.
Such an Eternal Immortal Lord would not only become an Immortal King in the future but had great hope of even becoming an Immortal Venerable. For the alien ancient universe, an Immortal Venerable would be a massive threat.
Such an Eternal Immortal Lord must be killed!
Thought becoming action, the alien Colossus directly attacked Ye Chen, unleashing Ten Thousand Ancient Times killing intent.
However, soon after, an immensely terrifying figure appeared atop the Taiyu Immortal King Pass. Its body was so colossal it even surpassed the alien Colossus in size; the lofty Taiyu Immortal King Pass seemed small before this figure...
This utterly fearsome figure was none other than the Immortal Great Celestial Venerable, looking coldly at the alien Colossus.
The alien Colossus's expression changed, deeply sensing the Immortal Great Celestial Venerable's terror. He recalled that over the years, an extremely terrifying peerless Colossus of the Primordial Immortal World had been guarding the nine Immortal King Passes of the Donghuang Domain, even blasting apart the Ten Thousand Ancient Times bodies of several alien Colossi, forcing them to retreat severely wounded. Could it be this Immortal World Colossus?
Immediately, the alien Colossus directly led his army in retreat.
Fortunately, the Immortal Great Celestial Venerable standing atop the Taiyu Immortal King Pass did not pursue. Otherwise, he suspected he might not have been able to leave alive.
The Immortal World army also withdrew. The three Quasi-Immortal Kings promptly visited the Immortal Great Celestial Venerable, expressing gratitude: "We thank the Great Celestial Venerable for intervening!"
The Immortal Great Celestial Venerable said, "If you wish to thank someone, thank him."
"Him?"
Wang Xiong, Jian Wuhen, and Shi Baitian were taken aback to see Ye Chen walking slowly out from within the Heavenly Venerate's ancient hall. They were secretly shocked: was the reason the Immortal Great Celestial Venerable intervened because of this young Eternal Immortal Lord?
At this moment, Ye Chen voluntarily dispelled the mist shrouding his body, revealing his true appearance, and smiled. "Long time no see."