Ye Chen directly inquired of the Dragon Phoenix Academy's Saint Lord figure about the whereabouts of Yaya and Ruoxi.
Because the two of them had not appeared on the Plunder Heaven Plains alongside the other young geniuses and prodigies, he was puzzled and somewhat worried.
He feared that something unexpected might have happened to the two women.
The Dragon Phoenix Academy Saint Lord took the initiative to answer, saying, "Battle Saint King, there is no need to worry. Those two did not need to participate in this Dark Night Siege Battle. They were arranged by our academy to enter the Ancient Divine Domain long ago."
Ye Chen's eyes widened abruptly. Xi'er and Yaya had already entered the Ancient Divine Domain?
Wasn't it necessary to rely on the Dark Night Siege Battle to enter the Ancient Divine Domain?
Clearly, he had misunderstood. He had always thought that for the Dragon Phoenix Academy's geniuses to enter the Ancient Divine Domain, they must participate in the Dark Night Siege Battle. But now he understood: the Dragon Phoenix Academy obviously controlled more than one secret ancient path to enter the Ancient Divine Domain, possessing other, safer and more direct methods.
And in the past, Zhao Jingruo, Yi Wu, and Chen'er had most likely entered the Ancient Divine Domain by relying on this secret path.
But why could they enter through such a safe secret passage? This was what puzzled Ye Chen, giving him a deep feeling that there must be an extraordinary reason behind it, perhaps containing other causality.
Ye Chen looked deeply at the Dragon Phoenix Academy Saint Lord. He had the desire to ask the reason, but he likely wouldn't get the true answer, so he just became more cautious.
However, at this moment, the white-haired Saint Lord of the Dragon Phoenix Academy took the initiative to extend an invitation, his tone very sincere and earnest: "Battle Saint King, on behalf of the Dragon Phoenix Academy, I invite you to become a member of our Dragon Phoenix Academy. Are you willing?"
Facing a mythic Tenth Heaven Supreme One genius like the Battle Saint King, who had publicly displayed his invincible bearing and even defeated the Heavenly Roc King who had achieved the True King realm of Sainthood, everything demonstrated his supreme brilliance. The Dragon Phoenix Academy was unwilling to truly give up on such an immortal seedling, once again actively inviting and trying to win him over.
"Battle Saint King, as long as you are willing to join our Dragon Phoenix Academy, we can promise that you can enter the Ancient Divine Domain through another secret path, without needing to participate in the Dark Night Siege Battle."
With this opening statement, the Dragon Phoenix Academy Saint Lord offered such a major promise, causing many people's hearts to tremble. They looked at the Saint Lord in surprise and also looked at the Battle Saint King with envy and jealousy, because such conditions were indeed very generous.
The Dark Night Siege Battle was a life-and-death struggle, and historically, the number of those who could ultimately obtain a spot never exceeded thirty.
Now, being able to enter the Ancient Divine Domain without lifting a finger was a temptation that basically no one could refuse.
But the Battle Saint King simply smiled lightly and said, "Saint Lord of the Dragon Phoenix Academy, do you think that I, the Battle Saint King, cannot pass through the Dark Night Siege Battle and seize a spot to enter the Ancient Divine Domain, that I must rely on the Dragon Phoenix Academy to be qualified?"
His faint words were filled with infinite confidence!
Everyone was taken aback, also sensing the Battle Saint King's nearly arrogant confidence, and couldn't help but marvel.
Such a promise might be a major temptation for other young geniuses, but for the Battle Saint King, it was not worth mentioning.
Who would dare say that the Battle Saint King lacked the ability to seize a spot on his own and needed the Dragon Phoenix Academy's help? With the absolute strength he had displayed, he feared nothing and was guaranteed a spot.
All the powerful figures of the Dragon Phoenix Academy wore bitter smiles. Such a so-called major promise was simply not worth mentioning to the Battle Saint King.
At this time, another powerful Supreme Elder arrived. Although not a true Saint Lord figure, he was only a step away, almost about to take that other step, and was extremely powerful. He also personally spoke: "Battle Saint King, our Dragon Phoenix Academy possesses the Saint's remains of a Battle Sacred Body. Moreover, this Battle Sacred Body from the past achieved very high accomplishments, surpassing Samsara. If you are willing to join our Dragon Phoenix Academy, in the future, you may observe the Battle Sacred Body's remains at will."
It must be said, this was a very tempting promise. Back when the Dragon Phoenix Academy elders came to the Heavenly Gate to invite Ye Chen, they had mentioned it. He had always been very curious and wanted to know about that Battle Sacred Body's remains, which might contain other secrets of the Saint Body.
After all, in this world, he was likely the only remaining Battle Saint, a lineage passed down since ancient times.
But in the end, he still did not agree, only saying he would consider it, which left the Dragon Phoenix Academy's higher-ups somewhat disappointed and regretful.
Clearly, the Battle Saint King still harbored some resentment over the incident where the Heavenly Gate was humiliated and left back then.
However, just before the Dragon Phoenix Academy Saint Lord left, he mentioned a very important matter: someone else had entered the Ancient Divine Domain early, like Zhao Jingruo and the others, using that secret ancient path.
And, most importantly, that person was a true Supreme One's descendant.
Boom—
Without a doubt, this news exploded like thunder beside the Battle Saint King's ears.
The four words "Supreme One's descendant" represented everything. They were the descendants of mythic Emperors and Sovereigns, inheriting the strongest bloodline of Emperors and Sovereigns. They were born transcendent and powerful, with peerless talent. Legend said they were born at the Saint Treasury Realm.
Moreover, on the Supreme One's descendant, there would inevitably be related safeguards left by the Emperor or Sovereign. They might also be Tenth Heaven Great Perfection existences.
Fearsome?
Beyond imagination. They might even be stronger than those peerless True Kings. Could one say they weren't fearsome?
But Ye Chen felt no fear at all. The blood within his body, which had not yet completely settled, began to boil once more, rumbling deafeningly. A surging battle intent and excitement almost burst forth from his body, wanting to tear the heavens apart.
In the distant sky, those True Kings who had not yet completely left were all extremely powerful, their spiritual senses also extremely sharp. They could feel the supreme battle intent within the Battle Saint King's body continuously boiling, attracting attention. They all looked over simultaneously.
At this moment, the Battle Saint King also swept his gaze over, clashing wantonly with the gazes of each True King, all condensed into substance, colliding with each other.
The Yuan Yao Divine King was transcendent and aloof, ten divine halos overlapping like nine great worlds, enveloping his entire form, as if an immortal king had descended to the mortal world, giving off an impression of insurmountable power.
The Primordial Demon God was like an ancient deity-demon crossing time and space, his majestic bearing awe-inspiring and his demonic nature overwhelming. Demonic might flowed and permeated, distorting the void. His battle intent was also boiling, unafraid of Ye Chen who had defeated the Heavenly Roc King.
The Sun God possessed peerless divine grace, transforming into a supreme heavenly sun, dawn light overflowing. Every inch of his body shone with endless radiant light, a deity worthy of his name.
Feng Wu was peerlessly beautiful, with skin like ice and bones like jade, eyes like autumn waters without equal. In her stunning beauty, she was also generationally powerful, clad in Phoenix battle armor, Phoenix immortal flames spreading like wildfire.
The Void Divine King had waterfalls of Dao marks cascading down, concealing his form, incredibly mysterious.
The Angel Prince Noxius was born with peerless handsomeness, golden hair cascading over his shoulders. The four wings behind him were whiter and more flawless than frost and snow, tinged with threads of unique golden edges. He was the most noble supreme imperial clan within his race, extremely powerful.
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One terrifying True King after another stood in confrontation with the Battle Saint King, fearless and eager for battle.