Chapter 842: Barefaced Threat
The Tianxu Dynasty actually stood up at this time, stating that they believed in the Ancient Divine Palace, but the meaning in their words was clearly siding with the Combat Saint King.
What's even more shocking is that the Heavenly King Ancestor indirectly used the Emperor's voice to convey a message, seemingly intent on standing out to help the Combat Saint King.
Li Xuan's expression suddenly changed.
It wouldn't matter if it was just the Combat Saint King; no matter how powerful he was, it would be difficult to stir up any waves within the Ancient Divine Palace.
For those who are hidden dragons and crouching tigers within the Ancient Divine Palace, he deeply understood better than anyone else just how terrifying they truly are; no one can act arrogantly within that Ancient Palace Divine Court.
But now, a Heavenly King has stood out, making the situation somewhat delicate, as the Ancient Divine Palace, no matter how powerful, cannot truly ignore a Heavenly King.
However, he soon sneered coldly; not even a single Heavenly King could hinder the Ancient Divine Palace.
"Our Ancient Hua Dynasty also believes in the eternal reputation of the Ancient Divine Palace. Combat Saint King, the Ancestor also asked me, the Emperor, to relay a message, welcoming the Saint King's return and await your good news." The Emperor of the Ancient Hua Dynasty also spoke up, suddenly startling everyone.
The Tianxu Dynasty was one thing, but everyone knew clearly about the grievances between the Combat Saint King and the Ancient Hua Dynasty.
Several Saints have died, other Saints have been severely injured, the foundational forces have almost been exhausted, and it would be at least a thousand years before they could recover their former glory; such hatred is simply irreconcilable.
But now, they actually stood out to support the Combat Saint King, and more importantly, it seemed like the high and mighty Heavenly King Ancestor was speaking, showing an attitude.
Li Xuan's expression became even more displeased.
"Our Liuxia Dynasty—"
"Our Changhua Dynasty—"
"Our Nine Dragon Dynasty—"
...
Then, one by one, the Emperors of various dynasties spoke up, all stating their belief that the Ancient Hua Dynasty would not act deceitfully. However, this was not the focus; the focus was that each dynasty mentioned their Heavenly King Ancestor and declared that they would await the Saint King's good news.
Boom!
Like a bolt from the blue!
The whole world was shocked, looking in disbelief at the Emperors of the Nine Great Dynasties.
The Nine Great Ancient Emperor Dynasties were one thing, but most importantly, each dynasty's Heavenly King Ancestor, at this moment, expressed a united intent through each Emperor, all wanting to support the Combat Saint King.
What does this mean?
The nine great dynasties all stood up to support the Combat Saint King, and the nine Heavenly King Ancestors were expressing their intentions, standing on the side of the Combat Saint King.
Invisibly, the Combat Saint King is no longer alone, having gained the support of the mightiest nine great dynasties, even the powerful Ancient Divine Palace must consider carefully.
In the past, the Combat Saint King visited the nine great dynasties' Heavenly King Ancestors one after another, engaging in close conversations, the content of which no one knows, causing wonder among the people.
What exactly happened between them to make the nine Heavenly Kings indirectly express support for the Combat Saint King?
Li Xuan was more shocked than anyone; what exactly happened during this period? How did the Combat Saint King secure the support of the nine Heavenly Kings in just a few months, even hinting at a willingness to oppose the Ancient Divine Palace?
Earlier, he wanted to use certain plans to frame Ye Chen, but now he must reconsider.
Not because of anything else, but because of the nine Heavenly King Ancestors behind the Combat Saint King.
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Li Xuan." Ye Chen suddenly reached out his hand to him.
Li Xuan was somewhat puzzled, "What?"
"The Mythical Crown?" Ye Chen directly reached out to take it, leaving Li Xuan stunned, not understanding how this Combat Saint King could be so invincible, so strong, and yet so thick-skinned to directly ask for the Mythical Crown.
He opened his mouth and said, "In the Ancient Divine Palace, it will naturally be given to you when the time comes."
"Fellow Daoist, you're joking. The crown is naturally in your possession, and you must present it to the first person," Ye Chen said with a smile.
What a joke; since they prepared for Gu Changsheng to make an appearance, intending to portray him as invincible before the world, to declare his existence, and having great confidence in him, the Mythical Crown could not only be in the Ancient Divine Palace; it must be carried by Li Xuan, to be placed on Gu Changsheng at the last moment, to glorify for eternity.
This is something he couldn't fool Ye Chen, who was insightful enough through two lives, and if he couldn't see this, he wouldn't be worthy of being the Combat Saint King.
He's been quite interested in the Mythical Crown for a while, and it should not be the King's Divine Crown or True King Divine Crown from the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms because this is a treasure left by the first Palace Master.
Li Xuan's pupils shrank suddenly, surprised that Ye Chen truly saw through it, but the Mythical Crown is the supreme treasure of the Ancient Divine Palace and cannot simply be given to outsiders.
"Combat Saint King, please be moderate. Although we did not stop your powerful figures from Heavenly and Myriads of Realms from coming, do you really think our Ancient Divine Palace has no way to expel you?" Li Xuan said softly, with an unmistakable threat in his words.
Ye Chen's smiling expression suddenly stiffened and slightly sank; just as Li Xuan was feeling triumphant, he froze, hearing Ye Chen's indifferent words: "Li Xuan, although I, Ye Chen, am not yet in the Heavenly King or Great Power ranks, do you truly think I'm that easy to bully?"
"The Ancient Divine Palace is powerful and can threaten me, but I've always believed that since countless talents of Ten Thousand Realms have entered the Ancient Emperor Realm safely, the Dragon Phoenix Academy must have some unwritten agreements with certain people in the Ancient Emperor Realm, which must not be broken."
"The Ancient Divine Palace has the qualifications to kill me, but to truly kill me would require them to pay an unimaginably heavy price. You have to believe me; I have that capability. Don't think we talents of Ten Thousand Domains arrive here individually; each person qualified to enter the Ancient Emperor Realm is almost a True King, comparable to Gu Changsheng, and the forces backing us may not be weaker than your Ancient Divine Palace, with Ancient Great Powers overseeing."
"Are you aware of the level of power that Ancient Great Powers possess? Above Heavenly Kings, they could annihilate the Nine Great Ancient Emperor Dynasties with just a gesture!"
"Behind me, there naturally are such supreme beings, and I can tell you there is more than one great power protecting me. My presence now is also representative of the arrival of the True King of Ten Thousand Realms, symbolizing their hope of leaving the Ancient Emperor Realm."
"Kill me, and you'll face their animosity."
"The Dragon Phoenix Academy is mighty; throughout history, several Human Emperors have emerged from that academy, but if these True Kings cannot leave the Ancient Emperor Realm, the Ancient Great Powers they represent will surely appear at the Dragon Phoenix Academy, and the academy cannot completely ignore them, inevitably opening the Ancient Emperor Realm."
"Trust me, this is what those figures wish to see, and the Ancient Emperor Realm cannot remain undisturbed; those Ancient Great Powers have long coveted it, knowing there's Emperor Inheritance. They will do anything to become Emperor. No matter how transcendent or secretive the Ancient Divine Palace is, it will inevitably be found, and what awaits the Ancient Divine Palace will be a land of eternal calamity."
Having finished his words, Ye Chen fell silent.
Li Xuan's face turned ugly.
A threat, a blatant threat!