Eternal Holy Emperor

A withered figure appeared, instantly standing on the ancient city gate. Despite his white hair, he exuded an immense dignity, causing many creatures on the city walls to bow down. Among them, several city guards saluted and said, "Greetings, City Lord."

"Hongtian City Lord!"

The God Slaying Ancient widened his eyes, looking at the white-haired Old City Lord who had appeared, and spoke word by word.

Hongtian City Lord looked at the God Slaying Ancient. Even on his usually gentle face, there appeared a trace of apprehension, but he remained calm and said, "Fellow Daoist of the Devouring God Clan, this is the Trial Ancient City, not your Devouring God Clan’s ancient land; do not intrude recklessly."

The God Slaying Ancient sneered coldly, "So what if it’s the Trial Ancient City? Have we not already occupied one of its cities?"

Upon hearing this, Hongtian City Lord and many city guards in the Trial Ancient City turned icy cold.

Indeed, the Devouring God Clan had occupied a Trial Ancient City, even holding it under their control, causing numerous talented Heavenly Prides to perish within, their blood essence and origin seized.

Despite trying many solutions, the Devouring God Clan was terrifying, and with the Immortal Battle Map in their possession, made the Ancient Road extremely wary, unable to devise an appropriate solution to this day.

"Hongtian City Lord, you should also know how dreadful the Devouring God Clan is. I won’t force too many demands; just hand over that young Human Clan junior." The God Slaying Ancient demanded candidly to obtain Ye Chen.

Hongtian City Lord glanced at Ye Chen, who was meditating inside the Trial Ancient City to heal. When he appeared, he had witnessed the Human Clan’s Young Supreme battling the God Slaying Ancient, leaving him inwardly shocked, not expecting such monstrous talent from the Human Clan Young Supreme to fight against the God Slaying Ancient.

That was a Peak Great Power of the Ninth Layer Heaven, terrifying beyond measure, yet unable to gain much advantage over this Human Clan Young Supreme.

Undoubtedly, all evidence points to the immense value of this Human Clan Young Supreme, comparable even to the Supreme Emperor’s son and daughter.

Such an unparalleled Heavenly Pride, with enormous potential, can’t possibly be surrendered.

"Impossible." Hongtian City Lord bluntly refused, "Once they come to my Trial Ancient City, they become the Trialists protected within the city."

The God Slaying Ancient’s face turned grimly cold, speaking with a chilling detachment, "Hongtian City Lord, I respect you as a Peak Great Power of your generation. I asked you politely for the boy, but don’t think that the Devouring God Clan doesn’t dare to wage war against your Trial Ancient City."

Silent threats followed directly.

Many people in the Trial Ancient City showed drastic expressions, looking apprehensive yet fearful.

After all, the Devouring God Clan was once a renowned and invincible strong clan. Although not as formidable as back then, still, a dead camel is bigger than a horse, unimaginably powerful, and not to be underestimated.

If they deploy their army, the Trial Ancient City would likely face dire peril.

"City Lord!"

Within the Trial Ancient City, many couldn’t help but look at Hongtian City Lord, one side amazed by the Heavenly Pride surrounded by Chaos Light, the other deeply intimidated by the Devouring God Clan.

After all, the Devouring God Clan almost ruled the Great Universe in the past, though they declined due to attacks from supreme powerhouses, they are no trivial presence, certainly capable of sweeping the Trial Ancient City, posing an indescribably horrible threat to all living beings inside.

Ye Chen also glanced at Hongtian City Lord, unfazed by the threats from the God Slaying Ancient, even if Hongtian City Lord refused to harbor him, he had many ways to protect himself.

Yet he still wanted to see Hongtian City Lord’s stance.

Hongtian City Lord’s expression was icy, "Devouring God Clan, do you really think you’re still the invincible clan that almost ruled the Great Universe?"

"So, you aren’t willing to agree to my terms, seeking war with the Devouring God Clan?"

The God Slaying Ancient’s voice turned sharply cold, murderous intent spreading across the stars, terrifyingly boundless.

At this moment, Ye Chen stepped onto the city gate, first bowing to thank Hongtian City Lord, then said, "Senior need not worry, this old fellow of the Devouring God Clan has battled me for an hour, his Divine Power severely depleted, now he’s just bluffing, won’t last long. Besides, if senior is willing, once I recover, I can accompany senior to that Trial Ancient City and eradicate that clan, eliminating all future threats."

His tone was as calm and natural as always, yet to everyone listening, it was like a Heavenly Thunder reverberating in their ears, leaving numerous people in the Trial Ancient City dumbfounded.

Threats!

Blatant threats!

Who exactly is this unparalleled Heavenly Pride, daring to threaten the God Slaying Ancient, even vowing to annihilate his clan?

Yet, some discerning people understood the underlying implications, feeling utterly shaken within.

This unmatched Heavenly Pride actually battled the God Slaying Ancient for a full hour, what kind of terrifying combat power is required to achieve this!

Moreover, from what he said, it seems he fought his way out of the Trial Ancient City occupied by the Devouring God Clan, achieving this feat alone, an undeniably awe-inspiring battle achievement.

Even Hongtian City Lord was shocked, as for the God Slaying Ancient outside the city, his expression was exceptionally grim, murderous intent fixating on Ye Chen, wishing to kill the boy immediately, yet inwardly he was heavily shocked.

Because, indeed as this Human Clan Young Supreme said, it was severely exhausted now, and if restored and joined forces with Hongtian City Lord, it would pose an especially grave threat to the entire Devouring God Clan, something it had to take seriously.

Yet, while turbulent waves surged within, its face remained calm and indifferent, looking at Hongtian City Lord, said, "Hongtian City Lord, do you truly trust this boy’s words, believing I am just bluffing?"

Hongtian City Lord remained composed, first glanced at Ye Chen, nodded slightly, then looked at the God Slaying Ancient, said, "Whether this young friend is lying, we shall see. Anyway, it’s been many years since I last fought. Meeting you is a fitting match to try once more."

With that, Hongtian City Lord already stepped out from the Trial Ancient City, whooshing into the stars, with immense Dao Power and surging Principles, seeming ready to strike.

The God Slaying Ancient’s face turned ashen on the spot, yet it turned around and broke through the void to leave, a voice lingering persistently, "Hongtian City Lord, you’re ruthless, today I acknowledge my bad luck, but don’t think the Devouring God Clan fears you, I will reclaim this someday."

Indeed, the God Slaying Ancient was bluffing.

Countless shocked gazes fell upon Ye Chen’s body.