Upon hearing this, the top three War Gods, who had been itching for a fight, had no choice but to restrain their battle intent. Since Desolate Heaven had spoken, they could only hold back for now.
The Second War God swept a glance at Ye Chen and said, "We'll have a chance to fight!"
Clearly, he very much wanted to take action and battle Ye Chen. Unfortunately, Desolate Heaven had spoken, and he could not disobey.
Ye Chen paid him no mind.
Surprisingly, Desolate Heaven also did not speak further, seeming to harbor no hostility toward Ye Chen.
Was the matter over just like that?
Many felt regret. They had thought they would get to see Ye Chen battle the Twelve War Gods, perhaps even provoking Desolate Heaven himself to act.
Many were eager to see Desolate Heaven in action, to learn just how powerful this legendary figure truly was.
Alas, their wishes were not fulfilled. The disturbance had come to an end.
Soon, the Teleportation Gate was about to activate. Ancient and profound secret patterns began to glow faintly, clearly indicating the gate was starting up.
Within the Teleportation Gate, ripples of invisible space-time fluctuations gradually appeared, marking the opening of the teleportation passage.
"Is the Teleportation Gate finally opening?" Watching this scene, the many Heaven's Prides who had waited for so long also revealed fervent anticipation in their eyes. It was finally here.
Finally, within the teleportation passage, ripples shimmering with space-time power appeared. The passage was officially opening—the passage leading to the Thirty-Three Celestial Domains!
Boom—
Suddenly, heaven and earth shattered as terrifying Supreme Emperor laws spread out, blasting toward the Teleportation Gate.
Many people near the Teleportation Gate directly exploded, utterly unable to withstand power of that level.
Someone in the shadows, a Great Emperor-level figure, had made a move.
"A Great Emperor-level figure is attacking! Damn it, who is it!"
"Protect the Teleportation Gate immediately!"
A Divine General roared. The eight Divine Generals guarding the Teleportation Gate were all at the Monarch level. They erupted now, releasing threads of Great Emperor aura to protect the gate.
With eight Monarchs present, they could even contend against a Great Emperor-level figure.
However, the eight Divine Generals guarding the gate soon changed expressions, for the attacking Great Emperor-level figure was not targeting the Teleportation Gate, but Desolate Heaven.
"Young Master Desolate Heaven!"
The eight Divine Generals paled. They had no time to prepare; the Great Emperor-level figure's targeting was too precise.
A Divine General desperately tried to block, but his figure exploded instantly. He was simply no match for that Great Emperor-level figure.
Nevertheless, he bought Desolate Heaven a sliver of time.
The ten ancient Divine Beasts roared in unison, pulling the carriage as it shot into the sky.
The Twelve War Gods also roared, escorting the carriage.
Countless people on the scene all changed expressions. An Emperor-level figure was actually attempting to assassinate Desolate Heaven.
"You cannot escape, son of the Desolate God Venerable!" A cold voice rang out, freezing Desolate Heaven and the Twelve War Gods who were preparing to leave.
"Seeking death!"
Naturally, there were also Great Emperor-level figures in the shadows. One instantly stepped out from the void, shielding Desolate Heaven, and said coldly, "This Emperor cares not who you are. Daring to attack the Young Master within Boundless City is a capital offense. No one can save you!"
Boom—
Supreme Emperor laws collided, destroying heaven and earth, threatening to spread further.
In the shadows, other Great Emperor-level figures acted, sealing off this void space. Otherwise, if the power spread, all the super-talents from various territories gathered in this area would die.
Yet, the figure of that Boundless City Great Emperor trembled violently before exploding. A voice filled with shock and fury resounded between heaven and earth: "Damn it! You're not a Heaven-Mending Realm Supreme One! You are a Heaven-Penetrating Realm Giant!"
"A Heaven-Penetrating Realm Giant among Emperors!"
The other Emperor-level figures sealing the void also changed expressions. That level could be considered a titanic existence.
A Giant making a move was too sudden; they hadn't reacted in time. And though they had several Great Emperors, they could not possibly withstand such a Giant.
Compared to that Great Emperor's shock and fury, what made everyone on the scene even more alarmed was that the attacker was no ordinary Great Emperor. Judging by the Boundless City Great Emperor's words, it seemed to be a Supreme Giant who had acted, having concealed his strength earlier so no one knew.
Now, that mysterious Giant struck toward Desolate Heaven.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!—
The Twelve War Gods, along with the twelve Divine Beasts they rode, directly exploded, turning into clouds of blood mist.
Among the younger generation, they might be kings and venerables, but before a true Giant, they were as weak as ants, utterly incapable of resistance.
The mysterious Giant's words echoed above this stretch of heaven and earth: "So what if you are a member of the Desolate Heaven Clan? Today, you will all die!"
The ten ancient Divine Beasts exploded. The carriage, made of extraordinary materials, also exploded, revealing the figure of Desolate Heaven within. He was extraordinarily tall and robust, even more imposing than the clansmen of the Seventy-Two Villages of the Boundary Desert, powerfully built with a resolute face and brows like swords piercing the sky.
He was the famous Desolate Heaven, son of the Desolate God Venerable.
Now, facing the killing strike of a Supreme Giant, he showed not a trace of fear.
The mysterious Giant's attack was about to land. At that moment, space-time solidified. Everything was frozen—all things, all laws were thus. Nothing could move, including that Supreme Giant.
His terrifying assault was forcibly solidified, unable to descend any further.
"Daring to act even within Boundless City, Ji Feng, your courage is truly not small!"
A voice devoid of joy or sorrow resounded throughout Boundless City. Silently, a majestic figure as tall as the heavens manifested between heaven and earth, divine might immeasurable, congealing the space-time of the world.
"The Desolate God Venerable has come!"
"His Majesty the God Venerable has appeared! We are saved!"
The crowd rejoiced, their gazes blazing as they looked at that peerlessly majestic, towering figure.
The Desolate God Venerable, number one in the Boundless Domain!
"Desolate God Venerable!"
Seeing the appearance of this figure, that mysterious Giant also changed expression. His figure emerged from the void, erupting with unparalleled power as he sought to break free from the space-time restraint and continue killing Desolate Heaven.
But it was impossible. Even though that mysterious Giant surpassed a Supreme Great Emperor, was incomparably powerful, and could reign supreme and invincible within a great domain, he could not break free from the Desolate God Venerable's restraint now.
Too strong!
"A mere Heaven-Penetrating Realm cultivator, did you truly think you could hide from This Venerable?" The Desolate God Venerable looked down from on high, gazing upon the Giant named Ji Feng as if looking at an ant. A massive fist tore through the void and descended, heavily smashing onto Ji Feng.
Boom—
With a tremendous roar, Ji Feng exploded on the spot, his blood staining the entirety of Boundless City, shaking the vast heaven and earth for who knew how many billions of miles.
Heaven and earth fell silent. Looking at that majestic figure akin to the myriad heavens, everyone was filled with a sense of something unattainable.
Was this the legendary number one of the Boundless Domain, the Desolate God Venerable?
Such divine might—within the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, who could be his match? Had they not just witnessed a Supreme Giant being blasted apart with a single punch?
"Such a powerful physical body! Far, far more powerful, countless times over, than when I faced the ancestral Great Emperor within the Emperor Blood World!"
Martial God's mind trembled with awe. Looking at the figure of the Desolate God Venerable, as tall as the heavens, he felt an endless sense of reverence.