Eternal Holy Emperor

Ye Chen's spiritual sense was exceedingly sharp, and combined with the keen perception of the Heavenly Eye, he captured the brief reaction of Ancient Hua Heavenly King toward the Human Emperor Tower earlier, clearly indicating its significance.

Based on the changes in Ancient Hua Heavenly King's expression, the clues from the treasure vaults of the various Great Empires, and the words of the master of the Demon God Ruins, it can be deduced that the Human Emperor Tower appeared during an ancient period in the Ancient Emperor Realm and was extremely illustrious; otherwise, it wouldn't evoke such reactions.

However, it was obviously from a too distant era, and he hadn't obtained any useful information.

Nonetheless, he had a vague feeling that the Human Emperor Tower from ancient times was connected to the Ancient God Continent, the Demon God Ruins, and certain forbidden existences.

All these would affect the operation of the entire Ancient Emperor Realm.

Moreover, most importantly, he could see that Ancient Hua Heavenly King seemed very concerned about the Human Emperor Tower, as he intended to use it as a bargaining chip for a transaction.

Ancient Hua Heavenly King gazed intently at the Human Emperor Tower from a close distance, his eyes blazing intensely as if he wanted to see through the entire tower.

But myriad strands of Chaos Ancient Energy isolated all probing.

After a long moment, Ancient Hua Heavenly King finally spoke, "Alright, young friend, ask your questions, and I will consider answering. However, for fairness, you ask one question, and I ask one in return."

His words set a boundary, clearly not willing to disclose everything, but Ye Chen anticipated this.

"What is the Demon God Ruins?" Ye Chen got straight to the point, directly inquiring about the Forbidden Land.

Regarding the Demon God Ruins, not even the related archives of the empire dynasties held much information, only expressing that the Demon God Ruins were an inviolable Life Forbidden Zone of the Ancient God Continent.

To uncover the truth, either inquire from the Heavenly King Ancestors of the Nine Great Empires or from the Ancient Divine Palace.

Ancient Hua Heavenly King was startled, a rare hesitation and fear flickered across his face as he shook his head, "I don't know, only that it's a taboo, existing since the Taichu Era in the Ancient Emperor Realm. But it's a taboo even the Ancient Divine Palace dare not provoke, rumored that the master of the Demon God Ruins was involved in the Taichu Battle of the Ancient Emperor Realm."

"What was the Taichu Battle?" Ye Chen pressed on, catching onto this crucial point which might be connected to the Human Emperor.

Ancient Hua Heavenly King said, "It's my turn to ask."

"Pardon my rudeness, senior, please ask."

"Young friend, may I boldly ask, how did you obtain this Dao Tower?"

After a moment of silence, Ancient Hua Heavenly King finally spoke, his expression seriously asking.

"It originated from the Lower Realm, acquired by chance from a Great Power." Ye Chen's words were concise, making Ancient Hua Heavenly King dumbfounded, lacking much useful information. Just as he was about to ask for details, Ye Chen already spoke, "What is the Taichu Battle?"

"It was a Destruction Battle, nearly annihilating the entire Ancient Emperor Realm."

Ancient Hua Heavenly King's answer astounded Ye Chen; he never imagined the Ancient Emperor Realm almost faced annihilation, for this is an Original Great World created by the Emperor and Emperor, yet it also experienced such a day, what kind of battle could cause this?

"In that battle, only the Four Supreme Beings were involved." Ancient Hua Heavenly King, after a long silence, pointed at the Human Emperor Tower, "The owner of this Dao Tower was involved, the founder of the Ancient Divine Palace was involved, the master of the Demon God Ruins was involved, and a supreme warrior from the other side of the Chaos Sea was involved."

"Based on what I know, there are two rumors, one stating that the Ancient Emperor Realm was nearly destroyed because these Four Supreme Beings waged war, the other stating the Four Supreme Beings were united against a common enemy, and the fierce war nearly destroyed the Ancient Emperor Realm, also implying a protection from destruction."

He slowly revealed a great secret of the Ancient Emperor Realm.

In the immeasurably distant Taichu Era, the Ancient Emperor Realm encountered a terrifying catastrophe, greater than that of the curse, nearly shattering the entire Ancient Emperor Realm.

Due to the extreme distance from the present, only remnants of old relics remain recorded on the oldest monuments, vaguely documenting the Destruction Battle.

Even the reason for launching it is unknown, as the related records have also faded over the years, only knowing these Four Supreme Beings participated.

Also knowing that the main reason the Ancient Emperor Realm didn't perish was related to the owner of the Human Emperor Tower.

According to what he knows, in the most critical moment, a supreme existence appeared, saving the entire Ancient Emperor Realm, and the ancient stele simply depicted a Dao Tower, reaching thirty-three stories high, also with Chaos Ancient Energy flowing.

However, this secret is only known to those with adequate power, even the Saints aren't qualified, only the Heavenly Kings.

Based on the scant information Ye Chen had, it was evident that the Ancient Human Emperor once appeared in the Ancient Emperor Realm, but why the Taichu Destruction Battle was launched remains a secret.

If it was merely the Four Supreme Beings fighting, that would be one thing, but another rumor points out that they were combating a common enemy, then how terrifying must this enemy be to require the Four Supreme Beings joining forces?

And since the master of the Demon God Ruins was mentioned, this person must at least be a King-level ancient supreme, otherwise utterly unqualified to contend with the Human Emperor.

"For the key details, you should inquire with the people of the Ancient Divine Palace." Ancient Hua Heavenly King said, "The founder of the Ancient Divine Palace is one of the invincible ones who participated, they know far more secrets than we do."

"Now I need to know the specific origins of this tower." Ancient Hua Heavenly King inquired again.

"I have accurately informed you." Ye Chen shook his head, seeing the other party's face darken, showing a hint of irritation, then responded, "But I can tell you, the true owner of this tower is not me, but the Sovereign of the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms—Supreme Human Emperor!"

"Human Emperor, it's his Supreme Emperor Weapon!"

Being a Heavenly King, naturally, he knew quite a bit about secrets, and also had considerable knowledge about the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms, including the Human Emperor.

Though he knew the origin of this Chaos Ancient Tower was extraordinary, he never imagined it was the Dao Tower of the Supreme Emperor of Ten Thousand Domains.

Since this is the Human Emperor Tower, and it now appears with Ye Chen, doesn't it signify Ye Chen is the successor of the Human Emperor?

In just a few breaths, Ancient Hua Heavenly King connected so many dots, if Ye Chen knew his thoughts, he would certainly be astounded.

The Human Emperor Tower wasn't obtained from the Human Emperor, but being the Human Emperor's successor is quite likely, for he is undertaking the Emperor's Trial, also a powerful contender on the path of the Human Emperor, this is indeed not an overstatement.

"One last question." Ye Chen's gaze suddenly became much more intense, "Would you be willing to follow me?"