The seven Holy Elders closed in, subtly forming an encirclement that sealed off the entire stretch of void where the Heavenly Path was located.
Vast Saint might surged forth, solidifying the firmament.
Even the three Holy Elders below rose to their feet at this moment. Though they did not approach, it was clear the atmosphere of this heaven and earth had grown many times heavier.
At this moment, even the others sensed something was wrong, feeling shock and suspicion.
"What exactly is happening? Why do I feel like the Holy Elders are surrounding those young elites?"
"So you see it too. I thought it was just me."
Everyone began to murmur.
However, some observant individuals within the Holy City immediately changed expressions. They finally understood and couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath, staring in astonishment at Ye Chen and the other five.
Anyone with a bit of intelligence would realize these people were definitely not young elites from the human Domain.
Since they weren't young elites from the human Domain, and the younger generation of the Sin Race couldn't come due to the Heavenly Dao oath, then they must be young elites from the otherworldly realms.
They just never imagined these people would be so bold as to openly enter the heavily guarded Holy City.
That alone would be one thing, but they even specifically participated in the most attention-grabbing selection competition for the younger generation. It was simply asking for death.
Wasn't this like walking right into a trap?
They had seen foolish people before, but never ones this foolish.
The three young Demi-Saints from the Ancient Kingdom, Lan Kingdom, and those who rose from the common folk—figures of their stature—finally understood as well. They immediately looked at Ye Chen and the other five unfamiliar young Demi-Saints, subtly retreating a distance away.
At the same time, a powerful fighting spirit ignited within them, for they had heard of the formidable reputations these young elites from the otherworldly realms had established on the Divine Battlefield.
They very much wanted to cross hands with them, to witness the methods of the younger generation from these otherworldly realms and see who was stronger.
In this situation, Ye Chen and the others naturally understood that their identities had been exposed. This was no surprise; they could only blame themselves for being too outstanding, too unfamiliar, and for there being too many participants in this selection competition.
One or two would have been fine—some lies could have smoothed things over. But out of ten winners, a full six, the majority of the spots, were taken by these unfamiliar young Heaven's Pride. If the Holy Elders hadn't realized it by now, they might as well be dead.
However, facing the encirclement of seven Holy Elders and the lockdown of heaven and earth, Ye Chen's expression remained utterly calm from start to finish, without a trace of fear. He looked at the Primordial Demon God and the others nearby, who were similarly unafraid, and smiled lightly, speaking with ease, "Everyone, what do you plan to do?"
The seven Holy Elders were momentarily stunned, then chuckled. The countless people within the Holy City found these individuals laughable. Did they still intend to struggle and resist at this point?
The Holy Elder who had first questioned them spoke up, "Since you all understand, you'd better submit without a fight."
The Primordial Demon God directly altered his appearance, everything returning to normal. His slender frame became tall and burly, with surging, boundless demonic energy erupting from his body, blotting out the sky and sun as if a true Great Demon King had emerged. Behind him, a terrifying scene of mountains of corpses and seas of blood manifested, countless vengeful spirits appearing—extremely horrifying.
Moreover, at this moment, an aura of supreme power erupted from him, shaking the cosmos and scattering layers of clouds. He spoke coldly, "Kill!"
Boom—
He was the first to act. A Doomsday Heavenly Halberd appeared in his hand, his fighting spirit boiling to a world-shaking degree. He charged directly toward this Holy Elder, taking the initiative to attack with overwhelming force.
This immortal Heaven's Pride who had been a king in two lifetimes had always been this domineering and fearless.
At the same time, the other top prodigies from the Myriad Domains restored their original appearances. Each one possessed awe-inspiring power that filled the cosmos, terrifying beyond description, not inferior to true Saints in the slightest. They all shot into the sky, actively charging to attack these Holy Elders.
Sea God King, majestic and imposing, summoned his Sea God Trident. Behind him, a vast ocean manifested with towering waves, and a full moon rose into the sky—a world-shaking phenomenon. He spoke calmly, "Fight!"
An endless expanse of ocean suddenly appeared in the void, inundating heaven and earth. It was Supreme Yin Water, each drop incredibly heavy; gathered together, it was enough to crush the vast firmament.
Heavenly Roc King was as arrogant as ever, his golden hair flowing, with sword-like brows and starry eyes. The Heavenly Roc War Spear appeared as he declared with peerless dominance, "No need for words. Since we've been recognized, we'll simply fight."
This young king, who had reached the Saint Concealment realm earliest, was incomparably arrogant. Though he had narrowly lost to Ye Chen before, his strength was undeniable. Even against these Holy Elders, he was sufficiently powerful and astonishing. He attacked directly, the Heavenly Roc War Spear cleaving through the air head-on.
Additionally, the two other young prodigies from the Myriad Domains were also extremely powerful, not inferior to Ye Chen and the others. They similarly stepped forward and attacked, their vast divine might erupting in full as they launched into a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering, fearsome battle.
Naturally, Ye Chen did not hold back either. His appearance and original aura were fully restored. His black hair danced wildly like terrifying black dragons roaring across the sky. Moreover, the supreme and majestic golden blood energy of his Saint Body erupted, overwhelming heaven and earth like a divine furnace exploding—truly earth-shattering.
He himself moved like a War God in action, with the stride of a dragon and tiger, his Saint might shaking heaven and earth. Though a Demi-Saint, his invincible imposing might surpassed that of ordinary Saints—it was the supreme divine might of a Battle Saint.
Boom! Rumble!—
The great battle erupted. Although the seven Holy Elders hadn't expected these people to attack so proactively, they naturally wouldn't let these young elites from the otherworldly realms escape, especially within the Holy City. They were utterly fearless, intending to suppress all six.
Moreover, they believed that within the Holy City, especially at the Divine Mountain which was the domain of the Heavenly God, no matter how powerful these young elites were, they would find it impossible to escape even if they grew wings.
Naturally, the Heavenly God, lofty and exalted, would not easily intervene. These Holy Elders, representing the dignity of the Holy Sect, could not let these young elites from the otherworldly realms go. There was a sea of blood and hatred between them; many of their own experts had fallen at the hands of these people.
"Ridiculous. You are nothing but a mantis trying to stop a chariot. Daring to openly enter the Holy City was your greatest failure. And you still wanted to ascend the Divine Mountain to receive the baptism? That's pure wishful thinking. You'd better submit without a fight," a Holy Elder from the Holy Sect spoke mercilessly.