Chapter 1048: Ancient Prince Qi Arrives

Chapter 1049: Ancient Princes Arrive

The wind howls before a storm; the entire Eastern Wasteland is tense, especially the Southern Domain, where the atmosphere is almost suffocating! This night was destined to be sleepless, with countless cultivators paying close attention. The tension was like a dam about to burst, and people felt as if a great mountain weighed upon their hearts.

"Has the Heavenly Sovereign Son arrived?" Ever since the news broke, people had been asking this question repeatedly, gazing northwards, silently awaiting the moment the storm would descend! It was an agonizing wait, especially for many major sects at odds with the ancient races, who were terrified that the Heavenly Sovereign Son would lead his Eight Divine Generals to incidentally wipe them out. In such a grand era, lives were cheaper than weeds, and even many immortal legacies felt endangered, let alone others.

In the latter half of the night, even the moonlight seemed somewhat cold, yet ancient cities remained brightly lit. Teleportation arrays flickered intermittently, transmitting the latest news. "He's here, truly here! The Heavenly Sovereign Son has entered the Southern Domain!" As this news spread, the oppressive and somber sky seemed to explode. Many places erupted into chaos, like pots boiling over; people knew the hurricane had arrived.

Later that night, a colossal gate appeared in the Southern Domain, from which wave after wave of troops emerged. Their vast, dark presence was chilling to behold, creating an exceptionally heavy atmosphere. "Those who harmed my people shall die! Today, we will sweep through the Southern Domain and seize the true culprit!" A cold, ominous voice echoed through the sky, shaking the firmament, twisting the void, and seemingly making the stars tremble and fall.

The Heavenly Sovereign Son gazed down upon the Southern Domain, standing atop a main peak tens of thousands of feet high. His eyes were incredibly cold, two beams of light shooting forth, piercing through the entire world. The descendants of his Eight Divine Generals, whom he commanded, had finally reached this restless land, ready to purge their enemies and commence an unprecedented war.

"He's here! The Heavenly Sovereign Son has truly arrived, setting foot on our Southern Domain!""The Eight Divine Generals boast experts like clouds and masters like forests; they can conquer any ancient sect.""Shocking war clouds have appeared; the battle has begun!"

Amidst the clamor of voices, the boiling Southern Domain, and the trembling cultivators, people found no peace. Many, after enduring suppression, roared aloud, silently awaiting the start of the great war. The Heavenly Sovereign Son led his vast army south with overwhelming might. That night, not only was the Southern Domain greatly shaken, but news had already spread to the Central Plains, Western Desert, Northern Plains, and other regions, causing immense impact.

"To sweep through the Southern Domain? What arrogance!" Many in the Southern Domain had been holding their breath, deeply displeased and unwilling to hear such words, unable to help but sneer repeatedly. "We hope that mysterious powerhouse is strong enough to scatter all Eight Divine Generals, and ideally, break the Heavenly Sovereign Son's legs so he never dares set foot on this land again." Some people said this, hoping to vent their frustration.

People knew the Heavenly Sovereign Son was incredibly powerful, a prodigious talent from ancient times. With the blood of the Undying Heavenly Sovereign flowing within him, his innate abilities were beyond dispute. If his various potentials were revealed to the world, it would be terrifying; many so-called prodigies would likely die of shame, for his physical foundation was simply too formidable. Therefore, although many wished for his downfall, few believed he would suffer a great defeat. He was terrifyingly boundless, once unleashing a torrent of vital energy that flooded an entire landscape, and reputedly swallowed a Half-Saint with a single gulp. The might of such a figure was truly chilling; regardless of whether he truly swallowed a Half-Saint, it demonstrated his vast, ocean-like combat prowess!

In the latter half of the night, the sound of hoofbeats thundering across the sky, like rolling thunder, swept over the Southern Domain. Ancient race powerhouses advanced with lightning speed, stirring up immense winds and clouds, marching towards Qingxia City. This was because the mysterious human powerhouse had made his move there, and the Heavenly Sovereign Son was leading his army to that very spot, battle energy overflowing. Along the way, they remained silent, but the roars of various savage beasts echoed like collapsing mountains and rivers, rumbling deafeningly, like great rivers sweeping through the night sky.

"Is that Qingxia City ahead?" The Heavenly Sovereign Son stood on an ancient war chariot, its metal frame exuding a sense of ancient power and grandeur, imbued with an eternal battle intent. Nine desolate beasts pulled the chariot, trampling the sky, their footsteps thundering like deafening peals of thunder.

"No matter who he is, this time he will die! We will cleanse them all with blood!" roared the descendants of the Eight Divine Generals. At that moment, the winds and clouds from all directions scattered, numerous mountain peaks trembled, and the vast lands and magnificent rivers were all seen beneath their feet. Their blood surged, as if they had returned to the primordial era, as if the Undying Heavenly Sovereign had once again descended upon the earth. They transformed into beings like their ancestors, becoming true divine generals, striking down gods in the nine heavens, battling demon kings in the nine abysses, and looking down upon all of existence! That was an era of surging battle energy, when the Undying Heavenly Sovereign and his Eight Divine Generals created an immortal mythical age, revered by all future generations. This glory still made their descendants' blood boil when they thought of it.

Qingxia City was quiet, yet brightly lit as if it were daytime. Many people had not slept, even common folk, because they all knew this place would become the center of the storm. Indeed, in the latter half of the night, distant shouts and horse neighs heralded the arrival of a massive, dark army. Various exotic beasts trampled the sky, like a horde of demon gods capable of plucking stars and seizing the moon.

"Criminals, come out! The Heavenly Sovereign Son has personally arrived in the Southern Domain; prepare to be slaughtered!" Battle energy surged, rushing forth from dozens of miles away, permeating the entire ancient city and striking fear into people's hearts. Closer they came, the army approaching, savage beasts neighing long, almost shattering the sky. Grand banners fluttered in the wind, unfurling like a surging flood of steel. Each savage beast was extraordinary and rare in the world: there were nine-tailed kirin beasts, heaven-swallowing divine apes, and ancient golden pengs, carrying powerful ancient race warriors, as they descended upon the Southern Domain. Every warrior was clad in armor, their metal gleaming coldly. Waves of killing intent pressed in, the chilling light reflecting off their iron armor, their weapons striking fear into souls. This was a group of unconquerable descendants of divine generals.

Their arrival silenced many great forces in the Southern Domain. Everyone was terrified; not a single person dared to speak, and they quickly fell silent. In the latter half of this night, countless ancient sects from the Eastern Wasteland also mobilized, traversing to this location to quietly observe the battle. This was the most formidable conflict in over a decade.

"With the Heavenly Sovereign Son present, who dares contend?! All four seas shall revere him! Criminal, come out and surrender!" A deafening roar disrupted the order of heaven and earth, causing the sky to collapse and reverberating across the land. This was a peak-level King roaring.

"Just how many forces have arrived?" People were astounded. While ordinary ancient race powerhouses were concerning enough, this group clearly included many peak-level Kings and Half-Saints—the absolute top combatants of the current era, each unrivaled upon their emergence. Everyone's hearts trembled. Was this an extermination campaign? Such a tiger-wolf army, the elite forces of the ancient races, was enough to wipe out a transcendent great sect. Who could possibly stand against them? Many human cultivators had to sigh. The ancient races were immensely powerful, fundamentally incomparable. In such a grand era, it was truly a time when everyone felt imperiled—an unchangeable fact.

An ancient war chariot hung high in the sky, covered in sword and saber marks—a sacred chariot that had endured a primordial battle! The Heavenly Sovereign Son, wearing the Undying Crown, stood atop it, looking down. With a wave of his hand, all forces halted, no longer advancing. This was supreme might. Numerous descendants of divine generals obeyed his command; with a single order, he could flatten countless great sects in the Southern Domain, possessing an unparalleled deterrent force.

"I have arrived! Whoever wishes to take my head, come forward and fight!" The Heavenly Sovereign Son's roar echoed deafeningly across numerous regions under the sky. People were aghast! He was sculpted like jade, with a divine posture and sacred bones, his bearing unrivaled in the world. It was no exaggeration to call him the most handsome man under heaven; his appearance even surpassed that of the legendary immortal Hua Yunfei. However, he possessed an invincible might. Compared to his jade-like, incomparably handsome divine appearance, his combat power was far more awe-inspiring and terrifying.

In Qingxia City, no one stepped forward. A profound silence fell, the entire city seeming empty save for the flickering lights. Many cultivators held their breath, tense to the extreme. "What, I, the Imperial Son, have arrived, and you dare not answer the challenge?!" he said indifferently, his gaze sweeping across the horizon.

"The Son of God is invincible under the starry sky!""The Heavenly Sovereign Son is number one in this era!"

Around the ancient war chariot, ancient race members roared, causing the sky to tremble, the earth to crack, and the winds and clouds from all ten directions to collapse, as if they could roar down the sun, moon, and stars. At that moment, their aura was overwhelmingly powerful, as if they could slaughter even gods. Any enemy standing before them would be cut down. Their vital energy merged into a boundless, vast expanse, inundating the land as if heavenly soldiers and generals had descended. Just this sharp, overbearing aura alone was unstoppable, their morale soaring to its peak!

"Clang!" The Heavenly Sovereign Son drew a celestial blade from his back. Its brilliant light illuminated the mountains and rivers, turning the entire night sky as bright as day, dimming the sun, moon, and stars. "Who dares contend?!" All the ancient races roared in unison, complementing the momentum of the blade, rumbling loudly. The Undying Celestial Blade sliced through the grand dao's sky, severing the very paths of the dao. The Heavenly Sovereign Son stood on the ancient war chariot like a demon god, his impeccably handsome face etched with coldness, the celestial blade in his hand piercing through time.

"How is it?" Dozens of miles away, on a mountain peak, the Saint Imperial Prince stood on a green stone, holding a great black-gold staff. On another peak, Ye Fan stood on the cliff face, nodded, and said, "Very powerful!" Beneath their feet lay the marks of Source Heaven Dao, which concealed their heavenly secrets, preventing anyone from deducing their presence there.

"I'm not afraid of one person. I'm worried about several opponents," the Saint Imperial Prince said, his vital energy rumbling within him. He had always wanted to eliminate the Heavenly Sovereign Son, his great enemy. "Given his personality, this southern expedition must have been meticulously planned to eliminate both you and me," Ye Fan said.

"Let me see who else has come to make him so confident," the Saint Imperial Prince said, his golden eyes half-closed. He sat cross-legged on the ground, using his Saint Ape Heavenly Heart to sense. Drawing upon the Heavenly Heart for his own use, shrinking distances, and making the universe his own, the entire world was within his grasp. After a moment of silence, the Saint Imperial Prince murmured, "Huang Xudao is here, and there's also the aura of Fire Qilin Son, and..."

Ye Fan's expression shifted upon hearing this. According to their predictions, three ancient princes attacking would have been the limit. He hadn't expected a fourth!

"Fire Qilin Girl has also arrived," the Saint Imperial Prince said, showing a solemn expression for the first time. The Fire Qilin Cave was the most terrifying, having produced Fire Qilin Son and Fire Qilin Girl, who came into this world together as siblings. Both possessed the bloodline of an ancient emperor, and either one alone was invincible. Furthermore, there were rumors that if the two combined their power, their combat strength would increase severalfold, making them invincible in the world!

"This battle will be difficult..." Huang Xudao was profound and unfathomable, once stating that he lived only to prove the Dao. He was not a person to provoke, and his participation in this fight was surely to seek a formidable opponent for a great battle of enlightenment. The Heavenly Sovereign Son, coupled with the Fire Qilin Cave's sibling pair, made this battle truly challenging, causing both Ye Fan and the Saint Imperial Prince to frown.

"No matter how many troops and horses he brings, we'll only kill one—the Heavenly Sovereign Son!" Both said in unison, then suddenly smiled.