He spoke directly, intending to seal the physical body Battle Saint King had left on the Martial Arts Divine Hall plaza the moment they met.
"This youth is neither a disciple of our Ancient Divine Palace nor an honored guest invited by us. Yet he has wantonly stolen and learned the various martial arts and divine abilities left behind by generations of Saints within the Martial Arts Divine Stone space. This is a grave crime, unforgivable. He must be sealed and cannot be allowed to take them outside the Ancient Divine Palace."
Elder Tianmei directly pinned a major crime on Ye Chen, unforgivable, and was already taking action. His large hand directly reached for the golden fleshly shell Ye Chen had left on the Martial Arts Divine Hall plaza.
But at that moment, a figure arrived like lightning, descending before Ye Chen's fleshly shell. He also slapped out a palm, with five divine radiances bursting forth, various Dao mark runes rapidly extinguishing and flashing.
It was none other than Cang Jitian. Erupting with Five Elements divine radiance from his body, he clashed with the Heavenly King's palm and was somewhat outmatched, but he wasn't injured. Wrapping Ye Chen's fleshly shell, he flashed horizontally, appearing in a safe area. He sneered coldly, "Old monster, you say Battle Saint King stole divine abilities, a grave crime. Ridiculous, do you have any evidence?"
Being called an old monster by Cang Jitian in front of so many people, Elder Tianmei's aged face immediately darkened. A terrifying Heavenly King's might erupted, causing the void to become heavy and still. He roared, "Junior, don't think this old man truly dares not act against you people from the myriad realms? Killing you all is as easy as turning over a hand—"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Before his words finished, wave after wave of majestic Saint might immediately exploded, sweeping turbulently across the Martial Arts Divine Hall plaza, causing the many Ancient Divine Palace powerhouses below the Saint Lord level to change expressions.
Sun God, Yuan Yao Divine King, Primordial Demon God, Feng Wu, Angel Crown Prince Noxius, and the other six Immortal True Kings all arrived beside Cang Jitian. From the crowns of their heads, astonishing pillars of divine radiance erupted, piercing through the heavens, suppressing the myriad Daos as they manifested.
"You can certainly try!" Sun God shouted coldly, the blazing sun enveloping his body growing increasingly intense and dazzling, making many people unable to open their eyes.
Primordial Demon God, Cang Jitian, and the other seven Immortal True Kings—who among them was not radiating infinite light, their divine might vast and overwhelming? They were like seven Primordial Times gods descending to the mortal world, utterly unafraid of Elder Tianmei's threats, confronting him.
Although they were all wary of Battle Saint King and jealous of his strength, having come to this unfamiliar Ancient Divine Palace, they were all from the myriad realms. They should unite and not be picked off one by one.
Moreover, Battle Saint King possessed the status of a successor, which could be used to uphold great righteousness and would be of great use in the future. Naturally, they couldn't let him be persecuted by the Ancient Divine Palace's Heavenly King.
"Hmph, what of the seven of you? Even twice your number wouldn't suffice," Elder Tianmei snorted coldly. The Heavenly King's might blooming beside him grew increasingly terrifying, rushing into the sky, forcefully suppressing the seven pillars of Saint radiance, and even preparing to act against the seven.
Suddenly, Elder Tianmei's expression changed. The Heavenly King's might on his body quietly dissipated somewhat, and he no longer pressed forward.
Because in that instant of clashing auras just now, he had actually felt a sense of dread emanating from the seven Immortal True Kings.
He finally understood: the seven Immortal True Kings all carried forbidden secret treasures, likely crafted by ancient Great Sages, extremely terrifying, making even him feel a heart-palpitating fear.
The other Ancient Divine Palace powerhouses, seeing the forceful Elder Tianmei suddenly lose much of his momentum, were somewhat stunned, not understanding why.
The other six Heavenly King Elders who had arrived all sensed the fleeting trace of great terror from the seven True Kings and their expressions turned grave.
These Immortal True Kings were indeed extraordinary. Behind each stood a supreme power, protected by ancient Great Sages, making them all wary.
Moreover, they recalled the words Li Xuan had relayed from Ye Chen: if these Immortal True Kings all died within the Ancient Divine Palace, it would trigger the most terrifying catastrophe, destructive for the entire Ancient Divine Palace.
Cang Jitian sneered coldly, "Old fellow, do you still dare act against us now? Killing us would be difficult for you. And once you try to kill us, even if we die, we can at least drag the entire Ancient Divine Palace down with us. Do you believe it?"
The words were alarmist, but the meaning was clear and carried truth, making even Heavenly King-level figures wary, fearing the various contingencies those ancient Great Sages had left on them.
Elder Tianmei, with the most explosive temper, said gloomily, "At worst, we go to war. In the ancient era, didn't we fight until you myriad realms' powerhouses withdrew from this realm, unable to set foot in the Ancient Emperor Realm ever since? Could it be that in this era, we would still be afraid?"
This secret was being revealed before the world for the first time, as it was too shocking, directly causing everyone present to be dumbfounded.
Because for many, this matter was learned for the first time. Even these Immortal True Kings were unaware such events had occurred during the ancient era.
"Tianmei!" The First Elder stopped him, his face gloomy. "This matter shall not be mentioned again!"
Elder Tianmei snorted coldly, "What's wrong? Are even you afraid of the myriad realms now? Back then, our Ancient Divine Continent fought until the myriad realms trembled in fear."
"Enough!" The First Elder roared loudly, his expression extremely gloomy. Heavenly King's might pressed over even more, unbearably oppressive. The void completely solidified, making many powerhouses difficult to move.
Elder Tianmei chuckled coldly a few times and spoke no more.
The seven Immortal True Kings, though puzzled, did not ask, merely remaining standing before Ye Chen.
"Several young friends, please step back. We few old men do not wish to make things difficult for you. But Battle Saint King obtained so many of our Ancient Divine Palace's martial arts and divine abilities without cause—all precious great Dao inheritances—and cannot be taken away. They must remain here." The First Heavenly King Elder's expression appeared relatively much gentler.
"He has the qualification!" Primordial Demon God's words were concise. "He is the Ancient Divine Palace's successor!"
The Ancient Divine Palace's many powerhouses changed expressions. Elder Tianmei even roared, "Don't talk nonsense! How could an outsider like him inherit our Ancient Divine Palace?"
Feng Wu, with beauty that could topple cities, spoke with a clear, cold, and indifferent voice, "Battle Saint King defeated Gu Changsheng in the young generation supremacy battle, seizing the Ancient Divine Palace successor identity. He has the right to receive all inheritances."
These words were irrefutable, because indeed, that was the fact. Gu Changsheng had lost, utterly defeated, from body to mind, far inferior to Battle Saint King.
Elder Tianmei said coldly, "Our Ancient Divine Palace does not acknowledge him as successor. And today, no matter what, he must be sealed. Anyone who dares obstruct will die!"
As his words fell, a palm stretched out. The most terrifying Heavenly King's might slowly released, shaking heaven and earth, affecting the area.
The seven True Kings snorted coldly, about to act and block. But at that very moment, a slender, pale hand reached out from within, precisely blocking the opposing Heavenly King Elder's palm. Heaven shattered and earth cracked. A calm voice rang out:
"Elder Tianmei, old ghost, if you seek death, I shall grant it!"
Battle Saint King, awakened!