Blood energy soared to the heavens!
The entire Divine City was submerged in the blood energy of the continent's many powerful figures.
Visible to the naked eye, numerous great dragons of blood energy shot straight into the sky. Only Saint Realm Overlords could unleash such power, which pierced into the firmament above, their divine might vast and overwhelming the heavens and earth!
Including the nine great imperial dynasties, over a hundred Saint Realm Overlord-level powerers from across the entire Ancient Divine Continent had gathered to participate in the journey to the Ancient Emperor Continent.
This number of powerhouses was undeniably large. Even when looking across the myriad realms, only the ten main domains and the central region of the Myriad Domains could boast a comparable quantity.
Of course, among these powerhouses were also the Heavenly King ancestors of the nine imperial dynasties. Even the Ancient Divine Palace had four Heavenly King Profound Elders participating in this crossing.
Thirteen Heavenly King-level figures—what an immense force! Even an unparalleled sacred land could not possess such might, and even ancient Great Sages would be wary. They gathered in the Divine City, preparing to head to the Ancient Emperor Continent together.
There was a group of ancient recluses and a group of Saint Lord-level figures. The assembled force was unprecedentedly powerful.
Woo—
An ancient divine ship appeared, practically blotting out the sky and sun. It was a full three thousand zhang in size, far larger than any mountain range.
The ancient ship carried vast stretches of pavilions and palaces, with several divine islands floating upon it.
Flags of the Ancient Divine Palace were planted upon it. This was the Ancient Divine Ship left behind by that Great Power-level Palace Master of the Ancient Divine Palace. It was magnificent and grand, inscribed with Great Power-level law divine marks. Although it couldn't compare to a Great Power-level immortal ancient weapon, it could still be considered a Great Power-level ancient treasure.
Clearly, for this crossing, the Ancient Divine Palace was sparing no expense.
At the prow of the ancient ship stood Ye Chen, hands clasped behind his back, looking down from his high vantage point at the gathering of dragons within the Divine City.
Behind him, over a dozen figures of young, vigorous powerhouses appeared. They were precisely the Crown Princes of the nine ancient imperial dynasties and the other supreme Heaven's Pride from the previous young generation battle for supremacy. At this moment, they respectfully performed a grand bow to Ye Chen. Even Crown Prince Gu Hua had lost his previous arrogance.
These supreme Heaven's Pride were all extremely powerful, possessing combat power at least comparable to ancient Saints. A few had even reached a level approaching Overlord-level combat power during these past two years.
They represented the most elite young combat power of this golden Great Era on the Ancient Divine Continent. Yet, all the various forces were sending them out of the Ancient Emperor Realm, having them follow the Battle Saint King.
Because they all knew that this time, the Battle Saint King was very likely to leave the Ancient Emperor Realm from the Ancient Emperor Continent. Therefore, they had to send them out now.
Ye Chen did not refuse these supreme Heaven's Pride. They all had cultivation comparable to Overlord-level combat power and were the most outstanding seeds. They could enter the Heavenly Gate and become future pillars supporting it.
One could imagine that once these supreme Heaven's Pride of the Ancient Divine Continent entered the Heavenly Gate, under the atmosphere of the Human Sovereign battle for supremacy across the myriad realms, they would unleash even greater potential.
As for the other Heaven's Pride from the Myriad Domains who had entered the Ancient Emperor Realm, the other immortal True Kings had also appeared one after another. Clearly, having received the news, they all intended to head to the Ancient Emperor Continent.
But what puzzled Ye Chen was that Will was missing. That fellow had actually not appeared.
Moreover, during this period, he had used the power of the Ancient Divine Palace to search for news of some old acquaintances, but without exception, he had failed.
The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor was one thing; it was very likely he had gone to the Ancient Emperor Continent, though by what means was unknown.
But Will seemed to have vanished from the world as well. That was the strangest part.
At this moment, a Heavenly King Profound Elder from the Ancient Divine Palace who had followed frowned and said, "So many powerhouses have actually come. They are all heroes among men. Making them wholeheartedly accept being led will probably be somewhat difficult."
Because these heroes among men were all true overlords of their respective regions, holding high positions and possessing formidable cultivation. Naturally, they were unwilling to be easily led by others.
Thus, even though the gathered powerhouses were numerous enough, after arriving at the Ancient Emperor Continent, unnecessary complications might arise because of this.
"There is no difficulty or not. As long as I am strong enough, everyone will obediently follow instructions."
Ye Chen spoke, then took a step forward, arriving in the sky above the Divine City. At this moment, many people noticed his presence, but those great dragons of blood energy also roared as they charged over. Clearly, they wanted to give him a slap in the face, to show him they were difficult to control and could not be restrained.
"A slap in the face?" The corner of Ye Chen's mouth lifted into a cold arc. "Let me show you what a real slap in the face looks like."
Boom—
From the crown of his head, a beam of the most dazzling golden light condensed into a divine pillar that suddenly shot into the sky.
Visible to the naked eye, a most resplendent golden holy dragon appeared, far thicker than any of the great dragons of blood energy. It was formed from Ye Chen's blood energy and pierced into the highest reaches of the firmament.
Then, as if it had pierced through the heavens, an endless golden ocean poured down from the highest point, vast and mighty, flooding the entire sky, boundless and limitless. It forcefully suppressed those roaring great dragons of blood energy.
The entire city was astonished. What kind of blood energy could accomplish this? It seemed even more powerful than the combined blood energy of all the heroes in the city, causing even Heavenly King powerhouses to be shocked. The blood energy flooded the vast heavens and earth—who could contend with it?
The most terrifying aura of divine might of the Great Dao erupted from Ye Chen's body, sweeping across the firmament like lightning, scattering layers of clouds, and overwhelmingly flooding the entire Divine City, causing everyone within the city to change expression.
His body radiated infinite light, as if a Divine King of the myriad realms had descended to the mortal world, looking down proudly upon all directions, surveying the great world below.
"I am the Battle Saint King, the commander leading all heroes across the Chaotic Sea to explore the Ancient Emperor Continent this time. Does anyone object?"
His voice, once uttered, resounded through heaven and earth like the roar of a Divine Spirit, deafening and echoing.
Many cultivators in the city turned pale. Those with slightly weaker cultivation even vomited blood and fainted on the spot.
The roar of a god was no more than this.
The Divine City fell into a deathly silence, so quiet one could hear a pin drop. But soon, an Overlord spoke up—one of those who had provoked with the great dragon of blood energy earlier. "Battle Saint King, dare I ask, whether during the crossing of the Chaotic Sea or after arriving at the Ancient Emperor Continent, must we follow all your instructions?"
Many people in the city looked at Ye Chen.
"That's right," Ye Chen responded, causing an uproar.
Because those people were all heroes among men, fundamentally unwilling to accept being led by anyone or following another's instructions.
That Overlord said, "Battle Saint King, that is going too far. During the journey, we should not be subject to personal restrictions."
"There are no so-called personal restrictions. Generally speaking, I won't and can't be bothered to restrict your freedom. But I don't want unnecessary trouble. My instructions shall be the standard." Ye Chen said.
"Hah, in the end, it still comes down to being restricted, doesn't it? Battle Saint King, you must understand that everyone present is a hero among men. Who could accept this?" That Overlord chuckled coldly, actually daring to challenge Ye Chen's leadership.