The origin of a Supreme Realm cultivator was incomparably precious and priceless, so rare that they could be counted on one hand in the present era.
Although a single Supreme Realm origin could not create a Supreme Realm Overlord, it could allow a cultivator who refined it to greatly increase their strength, reaching at least the Taizhen-level half-step overlord tier.
It could be said that each Supreme Realm origin could forge a Taizhen-level half-step overlord, making them incredibly valuable.
Perhaps, for Supreme Elders like Wan Shen Supreme Elder who had their own origin seized, refining a Supreme Realm origin might allow them to return to the Supreme Realm.
Of course, an origin not cultivated by oneself could never be a perfect match, and one's strength would be somewhat lacking.
"The mighty Wanxuan Heavenly Clan doesn't have any Supreme Realm origins?" Ye Chen snorted coldly, his words carrying a trace of anger that caused the heavens and earth to change color.
Such imposing might far surpassed that of a Supreme Realm Overlord.
The Wanxuan Heavenly Clan felt unparalleled pressure, like a great mountain bearing down on them, as if facing a Supreme Heavenly Venerate.
The many powerhouses were shaken in their hearts; a Great Venerable was truly terrifying beyond measure.
Myriad Stars Supreme Elder also cursed inwardly, but dared not show it on his face. He forced a bitter smile and said, "Great Venerable, Supreme Realm Overlords are exceedingly scarce. Even looking across the Eternal Heavenly Clans, through the accumulation of endless ages past and present, there are only a handful to this day, let alone Supreme Realm origins. There simply aren't many at all."
Even in the Origin Land, Supreme Realm Overlords were absolutely not numerous.
As powerful as the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan was, they only had four, yet they still dominated the world.
To produce ten Supreme Realm origins would undoubtedly be a pipe dream.
Ye Chen sneered. "But the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan is, after all, an Eternal Heavenly Clan that survived the Twilight of the Heavens, and they have a Supreme Heavenly Venerate. Perhaps you don't have ten Supreme Realm origins, but you must have at least a few. Very well, I need five."
He also knew that even an Eternal Heavenly Clan couldn't possess too many Supreme Realm origins, especially in an era where Heavenly Venerates did not appear. Unless a Supreme Realm Overlord was killed, or perished while attempting to break through to the Eternal Heavenly Throne, new Supreme Realm origins were unlikely to appear. Otherwise, in periods without Supreme Heavenly Venerates, not even a few might appear over an entire Chaos Era.
However, the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan was an Eternal Heavenly Clan that had participated in the Twilight of the Heavens war, and they still had a living Heavenly Venerate. It was impossible they hadn't collected any Supreme Realm origins.
He was just making an outrageous demand; even if the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan had Supreme Realm origins, they wouldn't have ten.
"We don't have five either," Myriad Stars Supreme Elder said, his expression rather ugly.
"In that case, don't think about getting the Ancient Heavenly Venerate weapon back," Ye Chen stated indifferently.
"Great Venerable, you go too far!" Wan Shen Supreme Elder exclaimed in shock and anger, his voice low. "Does the Great Venerable truly believe you are the only Great Venerable under heaven?"
The implication was that the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan also had a Great Venerable-level existence.
The expressions of many changed.
"The Wanxuan Heavenly Clan also has a Great Venerable?!"
"It's not impossible. Don't forget, the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan is one of the most powerful Eternal Heavenly Clans of the present era, and they have a living Heavenly Venerate. Having a Great Venerable wouldn't be strange."
Though surprised, the crowd found this within expectations.
How could a proper Eternal Heavenly Clan lack corresponding ultimate reserves of strength?
Especially the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan, one of the nine most powerful Heavenly Clans of the era, with a living Heavenly Venerate. In terms ofheritage / foundation, they surpassed other Eternal Heavenly Clans lacking living Heavenly Venerates.
Having a Great Venerable was only natural.
"Could it be that great disciple of Wan Xuan Heavenly Venerate?"
"Yes, it's said that when Wan Xuan Heavenly Venerate was invincible in the world, he once took in a disciple who astonished even the various Supreme Heavenly Venerates. He was hailed as having the bearing of a Heavenly Venerate, peerless and unmatched, dominating an entire era, with great hope of impacting the Supreme Heavenly Venerate position. Although he ultimately failed to prove the Eternal Dao, he still achieved the Great Venerable fruit."
"If not mistaken, the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan's Great Venerable is him!"
"The Wanxuan Heavenly Clan has a Great Venerable. If pushed to the brink, they wouldn't necessarily fear this Great Venerable."
The crowd speculated and marveled.
"Are you threatening this venerable one?"
At this moment, Ye Chen's gaze swept over. With a thunderous rumble, Myriad Stars Supreme Elder felt as if struck by lightning. He grunted, his face turning pale, the myriad Supreme stars surrounding him nearly shattering.
The might of a Great Venerable could not be directly confronted.
Though shocked and angry, Myriad Stars Supreme Elder knew the other's terror. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Great Venerable, I dare not threaten you, but my Wanxuan Heavenly Clan does not fear you either. If war breaks out, my Heavenly Clan's Great Venerable will also emerge."
"Is that so?"
Ye Chen's figure appeared soundlessly before Myriad Stars Supreme Elder. One hand traversed theblock / withstand of layer upon layer of Supreme stars,gripped the latter's neck, looking down on him from a superior position. "In that case, come if you dare. But before your Wanxuan Heavenly Clan's Great Venerable arrives, I am absolutely confident I can kill you. Don't believe me? Try me!"
Don't believe me? Try me!
The whole world shook!
What an overbearing Great Venerable, publicly threatening Myriad Stars Supreme Elder, completely unafraid that the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan had another Great Venerable, even unafraid of Myriad Stars Supreme Elder's Heavenly Father, Wan Xuan Heavenly Venerate.
The Wanxuan Heavenly Clan powerhouses paled, truly fearing Ye Chen would strike and kill Myriad Stars Supreme Elder.
Myriad Stars Supreme Elder was horrified. Beyond his shock at Ye Chen's audacity, he remembered that during the Twilight of the Heavens, those Great Venerables were terrifying existences who dared to openly defy Supreme Heavenly Venerates. His own threat was practically suicidal behavior.
Not to mention the Wanxuan Heavenly Clan having a Great Venerable inside; even if Wan Xuan Heavenly Venerate emerged, he couldn't threaten these madmen.
However, he still wasn't completely afraid of Ye Chen, nor did he worry Ye Chen would dare kill him.
"Great Venerable, don't forget the Heavenly Covenant jointly established after the Twilight of the Heavens war. If you dare kill, it would be a public violation of the Heavenly Covenant. Even if you are a Great Venerable, you would still perish." Even at this point, Myriad Stars Supreme Elder didn't forget to threaten. "If you merely crippled Wan Shen, that would be one thing. But if you truly strike to kill me, the Thirty-Three Heavenly Palaces will certainly not stand idly by. Then, you will face the most terrifying pursuit. Unless you are a Supreme Heavenly Venerate, no one can save you!"
His words revealed a little-known secret.
The Heavenly Covenant was also Myriad Stars Supreme Elder's true capital for being unafraid of Ye Chen.
Ye Chen said coldly, "What Heavenly Covenant? What Thirty-Three Heavenly Palaces? This venerable one knows nothing of them. You think you can restrain this venerable one with these nonsensical things? If this venerable one wants to kill you today, even if your father Wan Xuan Heavenly Venerate comes, he cannot stop it!"
As he spoke, his hand tightened further. With several cracking sounds, Myriad Stars Supreme Elder's throat could be heard continuously cracking. Terrifying power was about to erupt from Ye Chen's palm. At such close range, even if it couldn't kill Myriad Stars Supreme Elder instantly, seriously injuring him would be no problem at all.
"What?!"
Myriad Stars Supreme Elder was horrified, not because Ye Chen feared no Supreme Heavenly Venerate, but because he simply didn't know of the Heavenly Covenant or the Thirty-Three Heavenly Palaces.
"Impossible! You are a Great Venerable! You cannot not know of the Heavenly Covenant, let alone not know of the Thirty-Three Heavenly Palaces!" he roared hoarsely.