"This great killing weapon... it's fortunate we discovered it early. If we'd only found it when we were already at war with the Origin Saint Race, we would have suffered a tremendous loss!" Ye Chen thought to himself, his expression growing much more solemn.
As for the existence of Half-Step Overlords, Ye Chen's senses couldn't detect any, but that didn't necessarily mean there were none. Because within this secret realm world of the Origin Saint Race, inside the Origin Sacred City, Ye Chen didn't dare to be careless. He hadn't released the slightest trace of his divine sense, relying solely on the acute perception of a Half-Step Overlord.
If he were discovered and besieged by Half-Step Overlords, he still had some confidence in surviving. But if he were discovered by the Progenitor of the Origin Saint Race, and that being personally took action, he felt he would have a narrow chance of survival.
He had no confidence whatsoever against the strength of such a peerless Overlord.
Ye Chen perfectly concealed his aura, transforming into a Heavenly Race mighty one as he walked through the Origin Sacred City.
Wherever he passed, many people of other races of the same rank or lower bowed in greeting. Those a rank higher or above also gave slight nods of acknowledgment. This was the treatment afforded to members of the Heavenly Race.
The Origin Sacred City was bustling with a constant flow of people, very lively.
Naturally, this place also had countless powerful figures.
Even Ancient Monarchs, and even Emperors, could be seen from time to time.
Suddenly, he sensed the auras of those two Giants, located within a grand celestial palace hall at the center of the Origin Sacred City.
That kind of presence didn't require Ye Chen to actively sense it; it naturally permeated the surroundings. The light of Ten Thousand Ancient Times pierced through the heavens, like a colossal dragon soaring into the sky.
Ten Thousand Ancient Giants were considered titanic existences in any force, including the Origin Saint Race.
The Origin Saint Race also placed considerable importance on these two Giants, specially arranging a magnificent celestial palace imperial hall for them to rest in, even allowing them to carve out a domain within the secret realm world.
When he arrived here, even getting very close to those two Giants, Ye Chen found himself in a dilemma, unsure of how best to make his move.
This place was the heartland of the Origin Saint Race. If he forcefully attacked, killing the two Giants wouldn't be a problem, but it would also immediately alert the countless powerful experts of the Origin Saint Race. Even the lofty Progenitor would be alerted, and he would certainly be in grave danger.
Soon, the two Giants suddenly left the Origin Sacred City together, their purpose unknown, which secretly relieved Ye Chen.
However, with the two Giants gone, he couldn't easily release his divine sense to perceive or inquire. But thanks to his identity as a Heavenly Race member, he quickly found out: the two Giants had returned to the Ten Thousand Ancient Great Domain where Chaos God War Sovereign resided. Today, the Ten Thousand Ancient Great Domain was hosting a genius championship competition, and it was said the two intended to take on disciples.
After learning their destination, Ye Chen was just about to turn and leave the Origin Sacred City, heading for the teleportation array, when suddenly, a majestic figure appeared, standing in the sky above the Origin Sacred City. A vast, terrifying might rolled off him, extremely startling.
"Heavenly Martial Great Emperor!"
"His Majesty Heavenly Martial Great Emperor, the Quasi-Giant of the Heavenly Race!"
Instantly, countless people within the city knelt down in worship, including multiple Emperors who appeared, bowing respectfully in the void.
Because this person was Heavenly Martial Great Emperor, a Quasi-Giant of the Heavenly Race, and also the offspring of the current Heavenly Race Patriarch. His talent was extremely high; in just two epochs, he had reached the Extreme Realm Quasi-Giant level and had great hope of breaking through to become a First-Generation Giant before the end of this epoch.
Only Ye Chen did not bow. This scene was also unexpected.
But fortunately, because he was a Heavenly Race member, and Heavenly Martial Great Emperor simply assumed Ye Chen was a bit slow to react, he didn't reprimand him. He glanced at Ye Chen, a ray of imperial light enveloping him and bringing him to Heavenly Martial Great Emperor's side. "This One just heard you were inquiring about Chaos God War Sovereign and Divine Elephant Great Venerable's whereabouts. Do you also wish to participate in the younger generation's peak tournament of the Chaos God War Domain?"
The Chaos God War Domain was Chaos God War Sovereign's Ten Thousand Ancient Great Domain.
Ye Chen nodded. "Yes."
Heavenly Martial Great Emperor revealed a slight smile. "Good. You are of my Heavenly Race. Coincidentally, This One is also heading to the Chaos God War Domain. I'll take you there along the way!"
With that, a wave of Dao light swept out, instantly enveloping Ye Chen as they departed directly from the Origin Sacred City.
Heavenly Martial Great Emperor, an Extreme Realm Quasi-Giant, personally taking Ye Chen to the Chaos God War Domain meant their speed along the way was naturally extremely fast.
During the journey, noticing Ye Chen's somewhat unfamiliar face, he said, "This One observes your face is somewhat unfamiliar. What is your name?"
Ye Chen knew that members of the Heavenly Race used 'Heaven' as their surname, so he said, "Heaven Chen!"
"Heaven Chen..." Heavenly Martial Great Emperor silently repeated the name, sweeping a glance over Ye Chen before frowning. "This One has never heard this name. Among the Heavenly Race, even the names of newborn infants, This One knows them all. Yet I have never heard this name."
He couldn't help but become suspicious of Ye Chen's true identity. However, as an Extreme Realm Quasi-Giant, he couldn't detect any issues with Ye Chen's bloodline. That bloodline was pure Heavenly Race bloodline.
Ye Chen looked at Heavenly Martial Great Emperor and sighed lightly. "You are too clever."
Heavenly Martial Great Emperor's expression didn't change. He halted his movement right then, turning to look at Ye Chen, his gaze instantly turning much colder. "Speak. Who are you? How dare you possess a member of my Heavenly Race? Even if you are from the other six great races, this is a crime punishable by ten thousand deaths!"
His gaze contained the terrifying pressure of an Extreme Realm Quasi-Giant, something even a Supreme would struggle to withstand. Heavenly Martial Great Emperor naturally didn't believe Ye Chen could endure it.
However, Ye Chen shook his head. "I did not possess a member of the Heavenly Race."
Heavenly Martial Great Emperor frowned. "Impossible. If you didn't possess a member of my Heavenly Race, how could This One fail to see through your own bloodline? Only possession could achieve this."
"Simply transforming into a member of the Heavenly Race isn't difficult," Ye Chen said with a light laugh, ignoring his pressure, standing with his hands clasped behind his back.
This place was an endless distance away from the Origin Sacred City. Under Ye Chen's perception, there were no Giants here, let alone Half-Step Overlords. Therefore, he silently used Chaos Power to seal off this area.
Heavenly Martial Great Emperor naturally also sensed the sealing of the surrounding void. Powerful as he was, his divine sense actually couldn't penetrate outwards; it was isolated here. His expression couldn't help but change slightly as he stared intently at Ye Chen, saying in a deep voice, "Who are you?"
To be able to silently seal the void, someone even as powerful as him only realized upon careful sensing—this opponent was definitely no ordinary person.
"It's better for you not to know who I am."
Ye Chen shook his head and directly made his move.
This region was absolutely sealed by him. Unless a Half-Step Overlord or a Peerless Overlord personally investigated, they wouldn't know, and he would detect it immediately.
He saw Ye Chen raise his palm and press down. This endless void suddenly vanished in an instant. Heavenly Martial Great Emperor's expression changed drastically, sensing only boundless danger as he stared at Ye Chen in shock. Immediately, he erupted with the full might of an Extreme Realm Quasi-Giant, unleashing his power completely.
Around him, infinite phenomena manifested. A pair of Kunpeng Emperor Wings grew from his back, a White Tiger head appeared above him, a True Dragon tail extended behind him, and various other Chaos phenomena—ten in total. He seemed to transform into an invincible being who had fused the ten great Chaos Sacred Spirit Supremes.
This was his strongest state, one that even dared to battle a peak Ten Thousand Ancient Giant.