Published: February 2, 2025
The Ancient Emperor's gaze was profound and slightly excited.
Behind him, a subordinate stepped forward, puzzled, and asked, "My lord, who exactly is this person? Why do you value him so highly? Even if he is the son-in-law of the Underworld Deity, is it necessary for you to show such a stance?"
"Indeed, with your current strength, my lord, surpassing the Underworld Deity in the future is not out of the question," other subordinates added proudly.
Although the Ancient Emperor had not yet completely stepped into a higher dimension, given his talent, it was a certainty that he would enter that realm in the future.
Everyone from the Ancient God Clan was well aware of how imposing and arrogant the Ancient Emperor had been in the past.
Yet earlier, in front of that youth, his demeanor had been akin to a servant meeting the young master. While he still maintained a certain posture, the difference compared to his past when he confronted gods and Buddhas in the Cosmic Sea was staggering.
Bang!
However, before he could finish his sentence, he received a heavy blow to the head. Instantly, this peak great emperor-level subordinate covered his head, grinned in pain, and gasped in shock at the Ancient Emperor.
"My lord, what are you doing?" he thought, feeling frustrated.
"I do not wish to hear any disrespectful words about my young friend Qin Chen from your mouths in the future. Understood?" The Ancient Emperor's gaze turned cold, and his expression became serious.
"Why is that?" Many people were confused.
"Are you saying you won't listen to this emperor's words?" The Ancient Emperor was furious, a killing intent suffusing the air, causing everyone to struggle to breathe.
"We dare not." This was the first time they felt such anger emanating from the Ancient Emperor, and they quickly responded.
"Hmph, that's more like it." The Ancient Emperor glanced at the people behind him and warned, "Do you really think that your revival is merely due to a deal between this emperor and the Underworld Deity? The reasons behind it are something you do not comprehend. You do not need to know the truth right now; you only need to understand that this is for your own good. As for the rest, when the time comes for you to know, you will naturally understand."
"We will remember, my lord." They hurriedly saluted.
"Moreover, my young friend Qin Chen is about to merge with the origin of the Primal Universe. I need you to assist him during this process..." The Ancient Emperor immediately communicated his instructions to all the members of the Ancient God Clan.
"What?"
Upon hearing the Ancient Emperor's instructions, all the Ancient God Clan experts present widened their eyes in disbelief and exclaimed, "My lord, what do you mean...?"
"What? You are unwilling?" The Ancient Emperor snorted coldly.
The crowd erupted in chaos!
All the Ancient God Clan experts who stood like a forest of spears immediately knelt in fear and lowered their heads, saying, "What are you talking about, my lord? Let alone what you mentioned earlier, even if you told us to die right now, we would do so without hesitation. We simply wish to clarify what you just said..."
"Just do as I say. Once that kid merges with the Primal Universe, you will understand the reason."
The Ancient Emperor stood up, his gaze profound, swiftly looking towards the Void Sea, staring into the endless Primal Universe.
"After so many years of planning, I too am eager to know if he can achieve what he desires..."
The Ancient Emperor's eyes gleamed with anticipation, his heart stirred.
In the Primal Universe.
At the origin of the heavenly dao.
Several figures floated quietly there, with Qin Chen leading the way, followed by Sisi, Qianxue, Ruyue, and Wan'er.
"Chen, are you really going to merge with the origin of the Primal Universe now?" Sisi asked, puzzled.
"There's no better time than now. I have already broken through to the great emperor realm and merged with the heavenly realm origin many years ago. Merging with the origin of the Primal Universe is only natural," Qin Chen replied, glancing at the Myriad Races Battlefield and said solemnly, "Moreover, what the Ancient Emperor said is also correct: the Underworld aura is continuously infiltrating the Primal Universe through the Chaotic Star River and the Netherworld Star River. With the presence of many transcendent experts in the Primal Universe, if we allow it to remain in its original state, it will not only be gradually assimilated by the Underworld but will also cause the origin of the Primal Universe to be unable to suppress the transcendent auras, leading to collapse."