The experts of the Changhua Imperial Dynasty also knew they were in the wrong. The contemporary Imperial Sovereign personally spoke up, saying, "I wonder what the Saint King desires. As long as you do not attack our Imperial Dynasty, any condition can be considered."
"Very well. Since you are so reasonable, I won't demand too much. Two Ten-Thousand-Year Medicine Treasures, one hundred Heaven and Earth Treasures, three hundred jin of Heavenly King-level forging divine materials, two copies of Heavenly King-level scriptures, three million jin of spirit stones, ten million jin of purple crystal ore..."
Ye Chen opened his mouth and directly made exorbitant demands. With each item he listed, the expressions of the Changhua Imperial Dynasty experts grew uglier. When they heard he actually wanted the Imperial Dynasty's ancient cultivation scripture at the end, their faces sank completely.
This was the very foundation of the entire Imperial Dynasty's strength; how could it be allowed to be given to others?
However, when they saw the Battle Saint King outside the imperial capital, his expression extremely gloomy and even having taken out the Human Sovereign Pagoda, even though they were furious in their hearts, they felt even more bitter.
Because the fate of the Guhua Imperial Dynasty would be their Changhua Imperial Dynasty's fate. They did not believe that the Battle Saint King, who had rampaged through the Guhua Imperial Capital with experts from three Imperial Dynasties and whom even the Guhua Heavenly King himself appearing in the end could not subdue, would stumble here at the Changhua Imperial Dynasty.
Once the other party simply blockaded outside the imperial capital, the entire Guhua Imperial Capital would have to operate the Heavenly King-level defensive grand formation covering the entire capital at all times.
That level of grand formation consumed resources severely every moment. Even with the Imperial Dynasty's heritage, it could only be barely activated for a month at most.
But if they didn't do this, aside from the slumbering Heavenly King ancestor within the Imperial Dynasty, who could possibly be a match for the Battle Saint King? Even a Saint Lord going up would be crushed to death like a chick.
The countless experts of the entire Imperial Dynasty were filled with bitterness. At this point, aside from awakening the slumbering Imperial Dynasty ancestor, there was no other way.
As for seeking help from other Imperial Dynasties?
Who would be so foolish as to actively provoke the Battle Saint King? The battle at the Guhua Imperial Dynasty had long been learned by experts of other Imperial Dynasties at the fastest speed. They would be rushing to curry favor, let alone provoke him—that would be purely seeking death.
As for the Ancient Divine Palace?
It had always been aloof and transcendent. The contemporary Imperial Sovereign had not failed to communicate for help, but after a full half-day, there was not the slightest reply, clearly unwilling to get involved.
Even the Ancient Divine Palace was unwilling to provoke him, which spoke volumes.
In the end, the Changhua Imperial Sovereign still proactively awakened the Heavenly King ancestor. Otherwise, that level of compensation would make even the Imperial Dynasty's heritage ache. He also hoped the ancestor's appearance would make the Battle Saint King somewhat wary.
Half a day later, the Heavenly King ancestor finally awoke from his deepest slumber. At first, he was somewhat confused, but after learning everything, he remained silent for a long time. He actually made a decision that left all the Changhua Imperial Dynasty experts utterly astonished.
Agree to the Battle Saint King's compensation, and open the grand formation to invite the Battle Saint King into the inner hall, as he had matters to discuss.
Although they were greatly shocked by the Heavenly King ancestor's decision, the ancestor's decision superseded all else; it was the Imperial Dynasty's highest authority, and no one had the right to oppose it.
The Battle Saint King was invited inside, entering the deepest treasure palace, similar to the Guhua Imperial Dynasty's. No one knew what exactly they were discussing.
Some even suspected that this was the Changhua Heavenly King deliberately luring the Battle Saint King inside to suppress, or even execute him.
Unfortunately, everyone's speculations were shattered. Half a day later, the Battle Saint King emerged from the imperial palace, having obtained all the treasures from his exorbitant demands, and left at ease.
Although the Imperial Dynasty experts all appeared quite bewildered, the Changhua Heavenly King personally declared that from now on, the Battle Saint King was an honored guest of the Changhua Imperial Dynasty. If the Battle Saint King had any requests, the Changhua Imperial Dynasty must provide assistance at the first moment.
This order caused huge waves throughout the Changhua Imperial Dynasty, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
Even including the Changhua Imperial Sovereign, over a dozen high-ranking members of the imperial family went outside the treasure palace seeking an explanation, but the Changhua Heavenly King remained silent, as if having fallen into slumber once more.
Similarly, the Liuxia Imperial Dynasty, located in another distant region, also encountered such a situation. They were coerced by the Battle Saint King, who directly descended outside their imperial capital to threaten them.
In the end, they also faced exorbitant demands, and were also proactively invited into the deepest part by their awakened Heavenly King ancestor for discussions.
As for what exactly happened in the end, the world did not know. They only knew that when he left, the Battle Saint King departed with a mysterious smile.
Naturally, all of the Battle Saint King's demands had to be fulfilled by the entire Imperial Dynasty at the first moment. His status was even above that of the Imperial Sovereign, causing huge waves within the imperial family.
But the Heavenly King ancestor's order, no one dared to disobey.
Moreover, these events stirred up huge waves, spreading across the entire Ancient Divine Continent at an astonishing speed.
Even the battle situation at the Guhua Imperial Capital was recorded in recording crystals and spread throughout the Ancient Divine Continent, elevating the Battle Saint King's invincible reputation to new heights.
As for what exactly happened during his successive secret discussions with the Heavenly Kings of the three Imperial Dynasties, this remained a matter of great curiosity for the world.
But if the parties involved didn't speak, no one would know.
After leaving the Liuxia Imperial Dynasty, Ye Chen proceeded to other Imperial Dynasties. Among them, some like the Tianxu Imperial Dynasty were ones he had visited before. Facing the returning Battle Saint King, they hurriedly expressed their stance, having no intention to attack the Battle Saint King, nor any willingness to do so.
Because no Imperial Dynasty was willing to face a formidable enemy like the Battle Saint King, whom even Heavenly King ancestors had to be wary of—it would absolutely be a disaster.
The Guhua Imperial Dynasty was the best example. After that battle, they suffered heavy losses and were severely weakened. They would remain in a low period for at least a thousand years, unable to maintain sufficient Imperial Dynasty prosperity.
Of course, it was only a thousand years, and the Imperial Dynasty's status would not be shaken. As long as the Heavenly King ancestor remained alive for a day, he would be a tremendous force deterring the world. Who would dare to oppose him?
Ye Chen was not at all forceful as he had been with the three Imperial Dynasties. He proactively landed on the ground and personally conversed with the Tianxu Imperial Sovereign, his words quite polite, which allowed the Tianxu Imperial Sovereign to breathe a sigh of relief.
He also felt a hidden sense of fear. Fortunately, he hadn't participated in that battle; otherwise, their meeting now would likely involve drawn swords, with the Imperial Dynasty at a disadvantage.
As the saying goes, those with nothing to lose fear nothing.
Soon, Ye Chen made his intention clear, hoping to pay a visit to the Tianxu Imperial Dynasty's Heavenly King ancestor to discuss important matters.
Although the Tianxu Imperial Sovereign was puzzled in his heart, he did not dare to be negligent. He asked Ye Chen to wait a moment, had other high-ranking princes respectfully welcome him into the imperial palace, and personally went to awaken the slumbering ancestor.
Soon, he received the Heavenly King's response: permission granted, inviting the Battle Saint King into the hall for discussion.
The discussion remained unknown to anyone. But not long after, the treasure palace where the discussion was held actually exploded, with endless columns of light bursting forth. The Tianxu Heavenly King's roar resounded through the heavens: "Impossible!"