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High above the Heavenly Dome, not only the Tianqi Saint, the Soaring Dragon Saint, the Tiandu Prefecture Master, and the fourth member being the Xiashen Saint, who was sealed ten thousand years ago, but also over fifty Divinity Transformation Experts from the Heavenly Slaying Alliance could be counted; they all appeared, floating above the Heavenly Dome, and were completely surrounded by the various major forces from within the Ten Thousand Domains of Tiandu City.

The experts from these major forces of the Ten Thousand Domains each stared at the Heavenly Slaying Alliance’s experts with eyes glowing green.

Because these were once the dominant figures on the Tiandu Continent, even though they were now like rats scurrying across the street, being chased and beaten by everyone, they understood things those around them did not know.

They possessed rare information about the imminent emergence of the Great Demon Origin and the inheritance of the Jiuyue Great Power.

The leaders among the experts from these major forces, which included more than a dozen Saints, all clasped their fists and laughed heartily towards the Divine Ship of the Heavenly Gate, "The Fellow Daoists of Heavenly Gate are indeed powerful, actually managing to recruit these natives and even attracting others to come out. As expected of Heavenly Gate, we admire you."

Suddenly, the experts from these major forces pressed closer towards the Heavenly Slaying Alliance’s experts, and with cold sneers said, "You rats have been hiding for such a long time; finally, you are willing to show yourselves."

Powerful auras were released directly, covering the sky and sealing the Changkong, overshadowing the entire area.

At least at this moment, the void was solid and unbreakable.

The powerful beings of the Heavenly Slaying Alliance looked quite unsightly; anger mixed with their expressions. Even in the face of certain death, they were fearless, planning only to take one or two with them to their graves.

The Tianqi Saint surveyed the experts with an undertone laden with killing intent, "Even though we are undoubtedly doomed today, before we die, we will take a few down with us."

At that moment, the Martial God Palace Master shook his head at them and said, "My friends, there’s no need to die. Come aboard the ship; it’s very safe here."

The Tianqi Saint directly flicked his sleeve, releasing a majestic stream of Divine Power, striking towards the Divine Ship while declaring, "Martial God Palace Master, if you want to be a traitor, don’t drag us down with you. Associating with you in the past was our shame."

Boom—

The Divine Power had not truly made contact with the Divine Ship when a slender, fair hand slowly extended out. Although there was not the slightest fluctuation of strength, in that moment, a flick of the finger caused the Divine Power, which would normally demand solemn attention from a regular Saint, to vanish like smoke.

This technique, which deeply shocked everyone present, required at least Saint Lord Level Characters to achieve.

It was not a matter of having enough Divine Power; instead, it required profound comprehension of the Dao.

Just when the Tianqi Saint and the other powerful beings from the Heavenly Slaying Alliance were preparing to confront this force, a warm and gentle laugh suddenly echoed across the Heavenly Universe, "Tianqi Senior, is this how you greet an old friend?"

Amid the laughter, a tall and straight figure emerged from the Divine Ship, as if stepping down invisible stairs, one step at a time, until he stood beside the Martial God Palace Master and the others. His young and handsome face bore a warm smile.

On seeing the young and mysterious man, the Heavenly Slaying Alliance’s experts, led by the Tianqi Empire and the Tiandu Prefecture Master, looked on in astonishment; for some reason, they all felt a sense of déjà vu.

This quite young man exuded an inexplicable sense of familiarity to them.

Immediately, the Tiandu Prefecture Master couldn’t help but inquire, "Sir, who are you?"

The young man’s gaze was warm as he looked towards the Tianqi Saint and the Tiandu Prefecture Master, nodding slightly with a shallow smile and said, "My seniors, have you forgotten about me already?"

His Third Eye’s Original Aura was blossoming.

At that instant, all the warriors of the Heavenly Slaying Alliance fell into a stupor, staring at him wide-eyed and slack-jawed, while the Old Mansion Master spoke with a hint of uncertainty, "You are... Ye Chen!?"

Only after Ye Chen had truly nodded did they all come to a sudden realization, accompanied by considerable shock and awe.

Although they were unaware of what had transpired over the years, the Ye Chen standing before them still maintained his usual gentle and indifferent demeanor. However, for some reason, he now had an unfathomable air about him that they found difficult to penetrate.

This feeling was one that only emerged when facing a true Super Expert.

And Ye Chen, now in his early thirties, could be considered exceptionally young.

What on earth had happened to Ye Chen over these years to make him so inscrutable?

Ye Chen smiled and said, "If you still trust me, please board the ship. I can assure the safety of each and every one of you and from now on no one will dare to harm even a single hair on your heads."

The Tiandu Prefecture Master and the others could only give a bitter smile. If it had been someone else, it might be a different story, but Ye Chen was a true son of the Tiandu Continent. Even if they were deceived, they had nothing to say about it, especially since they were now surrounded and faced with a certain-death situation by the forces of the Ten Thousand Domains.

It was merely a matter of dying at the hands of strangers or their own people.

At this point, they had no choice but to place their trust in Ye Chen, one of their own.

By the time they had all boarded the Heavenly Gate Divine Ship, the Martial God Palace Master suddenly spoke with a chuckle, "Fellow companions, do you now believe in my innocence?"

The Tianqi Saint couldn’t help but murmur, "I really don’t know how that kid Ye Chen climbed to such heights. But facing so many powerful forces from the Ten Thousand Domains, is it really no problem?"

Others shared the same concern.

The Martial God Palace Master and those from the Heavenly Slaying Alliance who had earlier boarded the Divine Ship glanced at each other and smiled, for they had the same apprehensions. However, their worries dissipated the moment they truly saw the young Heavenly King who could immobilize a Saint with a mere step forward.

At this time, the expressions on the faces of the powerful figures from the many forces of the Ten Thousand Domains were rather unsightly. Although the young man Ye Chen seemed vaguely familiar to them, they ultimately could not identify him. One of the Saints then said, "Fellow Daoist of Heavenly Gate, it’s quite unreasonable of you to take all these natives for yourself."

"Yes, at the very least, you should hand over three-quarters of the people. We’re giving you face by letting you leave with a quarter of them, but the remaining three-quarters should be divided among us."

"Please hand them over, Fellow Daoist of Heavenly Gate. We won’t make things difficult for you."

One after another, the experts from various forces began to clamor vociferously.

Ye Chen’s lips slowly curled into a brilliant smile, yet it carried a chilling coldness as he said softly, "And what if we, Heavenly Gate, refuse to hand them over?"

Someone immediately unleashed Supreme Saintly Might, pressing down over them. It was a Half-Saint Elder from the Immortal Force, Red God Valley, who looked down on Ye Chen from on high and said, "Although I don’t know who you are, you must be a junior sent by Heavenly Gate for training, someone who is not ready for the world stage. It’s best you obediently return and ask your elders to speak with us. Otherwise, we don’t mind teaching a lesson to a young upstart on behalf of Heavenly Gate."

"I am sorry, but it’s not possible to ask an elder to talk with you because you are not qualified," Ye Chen replied.

Whoosh—

A flash of golden light, and Ye Chen appeared before the Half-Saint Elder from Red God Valley like a specter. His long, pale hand gently gripped the elder’s neck as he spoke calmly yet with a deadly intent, "And I, the junior who is not ready for the world stage, could kill you—as easily as slaughtering a dog!"