Tian Xu Crown Prince was startled, clearly not expecting Yang Wei to act so decisively. He was just about to intervene, but at that moment, over a dozen auras had already locked onto him—those belonging to the other top Heaven's Prides. If he made a move, they would strike like thunderbolts.
It wasn't that they were necessarily hostile towards him, but they would not allow someone of unknown origin to sit among them, as it would be a disgrace to their status.
This was driven by their pride.
Yet, at this very moment, Ye Chen also flicked his sleeve, colliding with the opponent's attack.
Ancient Hua Crown Prince was about to sneer. His thunderous strike, even if not a full-force blow, was not something an ordinary person could withstand. Even the other top Heaven's Prides would treat it with gravity.
However, his smile soon faded, because upon collision, there was no great explosion as imagined. Instead, it dissipated silently, appearing utterly ordinary, which left him stunned.
Ye Chen glanced at Yang Wei and said, "Go back. I don't wish to attack you, nor do I want to stir up trouble."
His words were calm, yet they made Ancient Hua Crown Prince's expression turn extremely ugly.
Who was he? The Crown Prince of a great imperial dynasty, one of the top Heaven's Prides of the current era. His strength was undeniably powerful. Under the heavens, those who could compare to him were all prodigies standing at the pinnacle of the younger generation.
But now, a mere follower behind his rival, Tian Xu Crown Prince, could actually contend with him? It was simply a tremendous humiliation.
The others were also quite curious. Who exactly was this person, to be so formidable? They had never heard of his existence before.
Within the Soaring Cloud Tower, the Crown Princes of other imperial dynasties and the top Heaven's Prides all gazed over, their eyes sweeping towards Ye Chen like deities, all showing flashes of surprise.
Clearly, they too had not expected Ye Chen to be so powerful, exceeding their expectations.
A terrifying aura flowed down from above, suppressing the entire Soaring Cloud Tower.
Under this terrifying aura, countless members of the younger generation felt fear in their hearts, as if a great mountain were pressing down on them, creating a suffocating pressure that made it hard to breathe.
The strength of the dozen or so most powerful geniuses of the current era, without even taking action, relying solely on their auras, was terrifying enough to chill the hearts of the many young powerhouses who had hoped to shine at this peak gathering, making them dare not face it directly.
It was too fearsome.
Outside the Soaring Cloud Tower, all the young geniuses felt their hearts turn cold.
Yet, facing the gaze of over a dozen top Heaven's Prides, Ye Chen remained completely unaffected. He stood there, unmoving, ignoring the pressure from all the geniuses.
Even Ancient Hua Crown Prince was shocked. His earlier strike was merely a casual one; being able to block it only surprised him slightly. But to remain so composed under the pressure of over a dozen top Heaven's Prides was truly extraordinary.
Just who was this youth? Where had Tian Xu Crown Prince found such a powerful helper, one not inferior to himself? Could he be another hidden top Heaven's Pride?
After all, with the nine great imperial dynasties ruling the Ancient Divine Continent, wasn't there also the transcendent great power, the Ancient Divine Palace, lurking in the shadows?
It was only natural that one or two top Heaven's Prides had yet to emerge into the world. They wouldn't be overly surprised.
"Another top Heaven's Pride? Not participating in the trials of the Trial World, yet wanting to join the final battle of the strongest? Hmph, it can't be that easy. Even a top Heaven's Pride needs to be taught a lesson."
On the Soaring Cloud Tower, the gaze of one imperial Crown Prince narrowed dangerously.
"It should be so. We entered the Trial World and endured countless dangerous trials, while this person suddenly appears, wanting to reap the benefits without effort. How can that be allowed? He should be taught a lesson," another top Heaven's Pride also spoke.
No one wanted another genius to appear and interfere, not even a top Heaven's Pride.
Almost simultaneously, the twelve top Heaven's Prides released an even more terrifying aura, far more powerful than before, rumbling down. And intentionally, it all converged upon Ye Chen.
Facing this combined, dreadful might, even young supreme powerhouses like Tian Xu Crown Prince and Ancient Hua Crown Prince had their expressions change drastically. Wisps of the aura spread outside the Soaring Cloud Tower, further suppressing the other members of the younger generation, making them unable to move and struggle for breath.
Tian Xu Crown Prince wanted to intervene, but Ye Chen stopped him. He merely stood there, his expression calm. No matter how strong and fearsome the pressure from those top Heaven's Prides was, he remained unaffected, like a reef that withstands the terrifying onslaught of stormy waves, unmovable.
This scene once again greatly surprised the young powerhouses. They wondered just who this person was, to repeatedly withstand the pressure of these peak young heirs.
Ye Chen raised his eyes and met the gazes of the heroes. A flicker of lightning seemed to rise in his pupils, but it soon receded into profound depth. He did not truly take action, not wanting to startle the snake too early.
At present, suppressing these young heroes would be an effortless matter for him. This was due to his fearsome and peerless cultivation, as well as his profound comprehension of the Great Dao, which surpassed his peers and even the Dao realm power of a Saint Lord.
However, he still did not want to startle the snake too early, for he had no intention of fighting or interfering.
"Very well, another mysterious top Heaven's Pride? Since you've withstood our pressure, you naturally pass the test and have the qualification."
They all retracted their auras. Although they hadn't truly clashed, the fact that Ye Chen alone could withstand their combined pressure—whether through his own strength or with the aid of some secret treasure—made him worthy of their attention.
Ancient Hua Crown Prince snorted coldly, clearly displeased.
Ye Chen glanced at Ancient Hua Crown Prince and said indifferently, "Do you still wish to attack now?"
Although Ancient Hua Crown Prince was furious, the strength Ye Chen had displayed was undeniably powerful. He was a young genius on the same level as himself and Tian Xu Crown Prince, formidable and fearsome, not to be underestimated.
In the end, he flicked his sleeve and snorted, "Brat, today I'll let it go for Tian Xu Crown Prince's sake."
He said so, but anyone with eyes could see that Ancient Hua Crown Prince simply couldn't do anything to Ye Chen this time.
This time, Ye Chen sat down peacefully, and no one else dared to say anything more.
The gazes of those top Heaven's Prides held a few more traces of wariness.
*Dong—*
Half a day later, a clear, resonant bell toll slowly echoed through this realm, low and melodious, originating from the Ancient Divine Temple.
At this moment, all eyes were drawn to the direction of the Ancient Divine Temple.
*Hong—*
A pillar of divine radiance descended from the Nine Heavens, plunging into the Ancient Divine Temple.
Then, within the majestic Ancient Divine Temple, the jade doors that had remained tightly shut slowly opened, and a figure appeared before the eyes of the world!