The Ancient Heavenly Court, an immensely powerful Sacred Land and Divine Court, was far mightier than what the world imagined. It could be called a supreme Sacred Land, or even something greater.
This faction was extremely mysterious. All traces in the world indicated that this Sacred Land was an Immortal Divine Court passed down from the Mythical Era—a truly immortal legacy that spanned two epochs.
Even in some ancient texts recording events related to the Mythical Era, the contents concerning the Ancient Heavenly Court were utterly astonishing. This faction might have been the Imperial Court founded by that most ancient and supreme Heavenly Emperor. Spanning two epochs, it held extraordinary significance.
In fact, even in the lower realms, the fame of the Heavenly Court had been heard of—in myths and legends, the Ancient Heavenly Court was the supreme Sacred Land that ruled over the rise and fall of heaven and earth, with the Heavenly Emperor as the first master of the Heavenly Court. But in the Myriad Domains, it truly existed in reality.
Moreover, Ye Chen had some understanding of the Ancient Heavenly Court. This Imperial Court was extraordinary, revered in the world, comparable to the Angel Race, Dragon Race, and other imperial and sovereign clans with legacies of Emperors and Sovereigns.
Inherited from the Mythical Era, it was an immortal legacy that had not been severed even through the Great Destruction of the Mythical Era. If not the most ancient in the world, it was close, possessing an extremely long history. It was also one of the most powerful forces in the present age, comparable to the Ye Family, Angel Race, and other supreme powers.
Rumors said that within the Ancient Heavenly Court, supreme figures from the Mythical Era had not perished, surviving to this day, intimidating the great world and the Myriad Domains.
However, the most attention-grabbing rumor was that the Heavenly Court was founded by the Heavenly Emperor, while Yao Chi was founded by the Heavenly Emperor's Dao Companion, the Western Queen Mother. The two shared an incredibly deep and profound connection.
Seeing the arrival of these two ancient Sacred Lands, one couldn't help but speculate about the relationship between them.
Ye Chen also watched thoughtfully as the figure of the Ancient Heavenly Court's Divine General departed.
This auction event was simply too sensational. Countless Immortal Sacred Lands from the Myriad Domains had come. It was likely to be the most sensational auction event in the Myriad Domains in a century. The rare treasures to be auctioned were innumerable, and the great figures who had arrived were just as numerous.
The Great Thunderclap Temple, Yao Chi Sacred Land, Ancient Heavenly Court, Northern Netherworld Family, Dao Yan Sacred Land, Wan Chu Sacred Land, Zhao Kingdom, Cang Clan... one renowned Immortal force after another had arrived. Various esteemed figures and experts gathered like clouds; Saint Lord-level figures were not uncommon, filling the vast Heavenly God Palace.
Only such a top-tier auction event, only the emergence of the priceless divine treasure of the Purple Mansion Sacred Land, could attract so many supreme figures from the myriad realms of the heavens. Otherwise, in ordinary times, each would remain aloof and lofty—how could they be seen together?
No one would miss such an auction event. Many young Talents even followed their elders inside, just to witness how magnificent and prosperous this grand, attention-grabbing auction event would be.
"Let's go, we should enter too."
Ye Chen was about to lead Zhao Tianyi inside when, at that moment, they spotted a familiar figure approaching—it was Zhao Wudao.
The Crown Prince of the Zhao Kingdom now appeared low-key and composed, completely devoid of the domineering air he had shown in Qingcheng Palace. Standing before him was a man in his forties, tall and straight, wearing a dragon robe. He exuded authority without showing anger—a prince of the Zhao Kingdom and also a powerful Saint Lord-level figure.
The instant he saw Zhao Wudao and this prince, Zhao Tianyi's gaze couldn't help but turn cold.
His past dismissal from his position had certainly involved this prince's machinations. Now, seeing two enemies, how could Zhao Tianyi possibly have a good expression?
As if sensing something, the two also looked at Zhao Tianyi. The Zhao prince frowned slightly, while Zhao Wudao revealed a sinister, cold smile at the corner of his mouth. He strode over and said, "Zhao Tianyi, kid, I didn't expect to run into you so soon. But you're unlucky. Without the rules of Qingcheng Palace, let's see how you can stand against me."
Boom—
Zhao Wudao actually attacked directly. A vast expanse of dazzling divine radiance pressed over—it was King-level divine power, accompanied by five heavenly dragons soaring through the air, flooding the sky and crushing forward, drawing everyone's attention.
Daring to attack in front of the Heavenly God Palace, this Zhao Wudao was truly audacious enough.
But the Zhao prince intervened, isolating this force to prevent it from affecting the Heavenly God Palace. Therefore, the Heavenly God Palace did not interfere, knowing full well their extraordinary origins.
Boom—
Ye Chen made his move. His hands traced through the air, shaking out a curtain of light that instantly shattered this radiance, protecting himself and Zhao Tianyi.
Zhao Wudao did not attack again, always wary that this was the Heavenly God Palace, and inside were many great figures—he couldn't act recklessly. However, at this moment, he sneered coldly: "Zhao Tianyi, you can only rely on others to protect you. Without him, a single finger from me would be enough to crush you to death a thousand times over. You are, and always will be, nothing but trash."
"You!"
Zhao Tianyi's expression changed. He desperately wanted to strike, but he also deeply understood the gap between them. He could only clench his fists, feeling utterly powerless inside.
A King was, after all, a King. Without reaching this realm, even if one achieved Divine Transformation, the gap between them remained vast and difficult to bridge.
Zhao Wudao scoffed coldly: "Truly trash. Even when bullied to your face, you still don't dare to act."
At this moment, the prince spoke indifferently: "Crown Prince, it's not advisable to waste time on such trash. We should quickly enter the Heavenly God Palace. The auction event is about to begin."
"What the Imperial Uncle says is correct." Zhao Wudao gave a disdainful smile, turned to leave, and at that very moment—
Ye Chen suddenly moved. With a whoosh, he shot in front of Zhao Wudao, his speed reaching the extreme, faster than a thunderclap.
Boom—
A surge of King-level divine power erupted. Ye Chen swung his divine fists, shaking out King-level divine principles, carrying with them the boundless power of heaven and earth, pressing down and collapsing the sky as it arrived. It sent Zhao Wudao flying, his shoulder shattered, robes torn, blood coughing from the corner of his mouth—he looked utterly disheveled.
All of this happened in an instant, swift as lightning. Even the Zhao prince, reacting, was too late to block because the time was too short and Ye Chen's speed was too fast.
His right shoulder shattered, but the pain of torn flesh was not as agonizing as the humiliation of being sent flying in front of everyone. Even someone as deep and composed as Zhao Wudao roared in fury, glaring at Ye Chen: "Kid, you dare attack me!"
Ye Chen said coldly: "If you don't want to die, stop your nonsense. If this weren't the Heavenly God Palace, a single finger from me would be enough to crush you to death a thousand times over. To me, you are also nothing but trash."
He returned Zhao Wudao's words to him verbatim, and even more thoroughly.
Zhao Wudao was enraged. When had he ever been insulted like this? Even those King-level enemies, though opposed to him, had to acknowledge his strength.
Boom—
A terrifying, boundless pressure of the Great Dao pressed over like mountains and peaks. It was that Zhao prince, looking coldly at Ye Chen. Immeasurable pressure of the Great Dao was released; this space itself seemed to collapse and solidify, on the verge of shattering at any moment.
The immense, horrifying pressure directly bore down on Ye Chen, like raging waves and changing winds. Even a super expert who reigned supreme in the Divine Transformation Realm would likely have all their bones and tendons crushed alive under this pressure.
This was the divine might of a Saint Lord.
Ye Chen was just about to resist, but at that moment, that terrifying, vast pressure vanished as quickly as melting snow, disappearing so abruptly it was startling. Zhao Wudao even exclaimed, "Imperial Uncle, what are you...!?"
"Crown Prince, do not speak for now. A truly great figure has arrived. Do not speak recklessly; remember to be careful." The Zhao prince now wore an extremely grave expression, even showing immense wariness as he looked not far away.
At the same time, Ye Chen and Zhao Tianyi also sensed it.
At this moment, an extraordinarily noble carriage approached from the distance, accompanied by vast swathes of seven-colored divine flames rolling and burning, appearing dreamlike and illusory. It was actually pulled by nine Blue Luan divine birds flowing with Phoenix divine blood. The carriage itself resembled a divine palace traversing the sky, elegant and extraordinary, drawing all eyes.
From within, a figure that captured the attention of thousands lightly moved her lotus steps and emerged. Divine grace was contained within; her skin was like ice and jade, flawless as autumn water. Her stunningly beautiful face was peerlessly perfect, without a single flaw—a generation's peerless divine maiden.
Autumn water as her spirit, crystal jade as her bones.
This phrase described her most aptly. She appeared to be only around twenty years of age, wearing a snow-white robe that surpassed snow itself. Her figure was slender and graceful, as if meticulously carved from immortal jade, or as if a work of the heavens. Her demeanor was noble and dignified, her skin like ice and snow, radiant yet cold, appearing transcendent and holy.
The divine maiden looked young yet was extremely powerful. The moment she appeared, it was as if this stretch of heaven and earth fell under her control, becoming the master of the world. Her peerless face was coldly beautiful and noble, with vast swathes of radiance shimmering around her. The Great Dao of the myriad heavens resonated and submitted.
This was a peerless divine maiden, and also a queen of a generation, overlooking the myriad heavens. Even Saint Lords would change color upon seeing her.
Seeing the newcomer, Ye Chen trembled all over, finding it hard to believe: "How could it be..."
Even a powerful prince like the one from Zhao Kingdom now wore an extremely grave expression upon seeing the peerless divine maiden, not daring to slight her. He even stepped forward and clasped his fists: "Zhao Xian of the Zhao Kingdom pays respects to the Tai Chu Saint Lord."
The Tai Chu Saint Lord was precisely the peerless master of the supreme force Tai Chu Sacred Land at the center of the Myriad Domains. She was a peerless genius of a past generation, hailed as the Goddess, true to her name—a generation's world-toppling divine maiden.
This Goddess not only possessed world-surpassing cultivation, but she had also defeated all her opponents to ascend to the position of Saint Lord. Over the past few decades, she had swept through like a storm, using absolutely forceful methods to quell all undercurrents within Tai Chu Sacred Land, seizing absolute authority over the supreme Sacred Land, ruling over the world, dominating its rise and fall—no one dared to ignore her.
While other Sacred Land masters held great power, they were still constrained by the elders of their respective factions. But this Tai Chu Saint Lord held absolute authority. Within the vast supreme Sacred Land, aside from that lofty ancient Great Sage, she held the most say. With a single word, even other elders had to obey.
It could be said that this Tai Chu Saint Lord was powerful, forceful, and even more authoritarian. Even other Saint Lords would be extremely wary upon meeting her.
No one expected this forceful Tai Chu Saint Lord to appear. It was said she had long ago achieved profound mastery, having stepped into Samsara, becoming a generation's female True King. Yet now she had actually appeared, astonishing everyone.