The Tianxu Imperial Dynasty actually stepped forward at this moment, stating they believed in the Ancient Divine Palace, but the meaning behind their words clearly aligned with the Battle Saint King.
What was even more shocking was that a Heavenly King ancestor indirectly used the Sovereign's mouth to convey a message, seemingly intentionally stepping forward to help the Battle Saint King.
Li Xuan's expression immediately changed.
If it were just the Battle Saint King, no matter how powerful he was, it would be difficult for him to cause any waves within the Ancient Divine Palace.
He understood better than anyone just how terrifying those hidden dragons and crouching tigers within the Ancient Divine Palace truly were. No one could act arrogantly within that ancient palace and Divine Court.
But now, with a Heavenly King stepping forward, the situation became somewhat delicate. No matter how powerful the Ancient Divine Palace was, it couldn't truly ignore a Heavenly King.
However, he then let out a cold laugh. Not even a Heavenly King could stop the Ancient Divine Palace.
"My Guhua Imperial Dynasty also believes in the Ancient Divine Palace's eternal reputation. Battle Saint King, our ancestor also asked this Sovereign to relay a message: we welcome the Saint King's return and await your good news." The Sovereign of the Guhua Imperial Dynasty also spoke, instantly startling everyone.
The Tianxu Imperial Dynasty was one thing, but the enmity between the Battle Saint King and the Guhua Imperial Dynasty was known clearly by all.
Several Saint Lords had died, other Saints had suffered heavy casualties, and their foundational heritage forces had been almost entirely deployed. They would be unable to recover their peak state for at least a thousand years. Such hatred was simply irreconcilable.
Yet now, they also stepped forward to support the Battle Saint King, and it seemed more like that lofty Heavenly King ancestor was speaking, expressing an attitude.
Li Xuan's expression grew even more unsightly.
"My Liuxia Imperial Dynasty—"
"My Changhua Imperial Dynasty—"
"My Nine Dragons Imperial Dynasty—"
...
Subsequently, the Sovereigns of various imperial dynasties spoke one after another, all stating they believed the Guhua Imperial Dynasty would not go back on its word. But that wasn't the main point. The key was that each imperial dynasty mentioned their Heavenly King ancestor, all stating they would await the Saint King's good news.
Boom!
Like a bolt from the blue!
The whole world was shaken, looking at the nine imperial dynasty Sovereigns with utter shock.
The nine ancient imperial dynasties were one thing, but most importantly, the Heavenly King ancestors behind each major imperial dynasty were now using their respective Sovereigns to express a startling sentiment: they all intended to support the Battle Saint King.
What did this mean?
Nine imperial dynasties stood up to support the Battle Saint King. Nine Heavenly King ancestors all wanted to express their stance, standing on the Battle Saint King's side.
Invisibly, the Battle Saint King was no longer alone. He had gained the support of the nine most powerful imperial dynasties. Even an entity as mighty as the Ancient Divine Palace would have to weigh its options.
In the past, the Battle Saint King had visited the Heavenly King ancestors of the nine imperial dynasties one after another, engaging in close conversations whose contents remained unknown, astonishing the world.
What exactly had happened between them? Why did it cause the nine Heavenly Kings to indirectly express their support for the Battle Saint King?
Li Xuan was even more astounded. What had happened during this period? In just a few short months, how had the Battle Saint King gained the support of the nine Heavenly Kings? There was even a profound implication hidden within, suggesting they were willing to oppose the Ancient Divine Palace.
Previously, he had wanted to use certain schemes to frame Ye Chen, but now he had to reconsider.
For no other reason than the nine Heavenly King ancestors behind the Battle Saint King.
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Li Xuan." Ye Chen suddenly stretched out his hand towards him, palm open.
Li Xuan was somewhat puzzled. "What?"
"Where is the Mythical Crown?" Ye Chen directly reached out to take it, causing Li Xuan to be momentarily stunned. He didn't understand how this invincible, incredibly powerful Battle Saint King could also have such thick skin, directly asking him for the Mythical Crown.
He opened his mouth and said, "It's in the Ancient Divine Palace. You'll get it when we arrive."
"Fellow Daoist, you jest. The crown is naturally on your person. You must award it to the number one contender." Ye Chen said with a chuckle.
What a joke. Since they had prepared Gu Changsheng's appearance to shape his invincibility before the eyes of the world and declare his existence to all, and since they had such strong confidence in him, how could the Mythical Crown only be in the Ancient Divine Palace? It must be carried by Li Xuan himself, to be placed on Gu Changsheng at the final moment, showcasing it for eternity.
He couldn't fool Ye Chen about this. Having lived two lives, if he couldn't see through something like this, he would be unworthy of being the Battle Saint King.
As for the Mythical Crown, he had long been quite interested. It probably wasn't a king's divine crown or a True King's divine crown from the myriad realms, because this was a treasure left behind by the first-generation palace master.
Li Xuan's pupils constricted sharply. He hadn't expected Ye Chen to actually see through it. But the Mythical Crown was a supreme treasure of the Ancient Divine Palace and couldn't be casually handed over to an outsider.
"Battle Saint King, please know your limits. Regarding the arrival of you powerful experts from the myriad realms, our Ancient Divine Palace has not stopped you. Do you truly believe our Ancient Divine Palace has no way to expel you all?" Li Xuan said in a low voice, his words carrying no small threat.
Ye Chen's chuckling expression suddenly froze, turning slightly somber. Just as Li Xuan felt a hint of smugness, he stiffened because he heard Ye Chen's indifferent words: "Li Xuan, I, Ye Chen, may not yet be at the level of a Heavenly King Great Power, but do you truly think I'm that easy to bully?"
"The Ancient Divine Palace is very powerful and can threaten me, but I always believe that since Heaven's Pride from the myriad realms have entered the Ancient Emperor Realm throughout the ages and some have left safely, it must mean the Dragon Phoenix Academy has some unwritten agreements with certain people within your Ancient Emperor Realm that cannot be broken."
"The Ancient Divine Palace has the qualification to kill me, that's true. But if you truly want to kill me, even the Ancient Divine Palace would have to bear an incredibly heavy price. You must believe me on this; I have that capability. Don't think that we Heaven's Pride from the myriad realms come alone. Everyone qualified to enter the Ancient Emperor Realm is almost a True King, a peerless genius of the ages comparable to Gu Changsheng. The forces behind them are not necessarily weaker than your Ancient Divine Palace, with ancient Great Sages overseeing them."
"You should understand what level of power an ancient Great Sage is, right? Above Heavenly Kings, destroying the nine ancient imperial dynasties is as easy as lifting a hand!"
"Behind me, naturally, there are supreme experts of that level. And I can tell you, there is more than one Great Sage existence protecting me. And my arrival now also represents the arrival of the True Kings from the myriad realms, representing their hope of leaving the Ancient Emperor Realm."
"Kill me, and you will also incur their enmity."
"The Dragon Phoenix Academy is powerful. Throughout history, several Human Sovereigns have come from that institution. But once these True Kings cannot leave the Ancient Emperor Realm, the ancient Great Sages they represent will inevitably descend upon the Dragon Phoenix Academy. Even the Dragon Phoenix Academy cannot completely ignore this and will be forced to open the Ancient Emperor Realm."
"Believe me, this is exactly what those people want to see. The Ancient Emperor Realm cannot remain peaceful. Those ancient Great Sages have long coveted the Ancient Emperor Realm for a considerable time. They all know there are Emperor inheritances here. For the sake of becoming an Emperor, they are capable of anything. No matter how transcendent or hidden the Ancient Divine Palace is, sooner or later it will be found. What the Ancient Divine Palace will face upon its discovery will be utter ruin."
After finishing this speech, Ye Chen closed his mouth.
Li Xuan's face was ugly.
A threat. A naked threat!