Free Web NovelChapter 1842: Chapter 1657: Do You Know Who the Goddess’s Husband Is? (2)
All present are important members of the Ancient Empire’s royal family, familiar with the glorious history of their ancestors.
At that time, the Pill Emperor Star was not yet called the Pill Emperor Star; the Ancient Empire had once seen the rise of an invincible Ancient Monarch.
He was a true Cosmic Dominator, who dominated the Great Universe, elevating the Ancient Empire far beyond mere dominance of the Pill Emperor Star, eventually expanding into other ancient and prosperous Star Domains.
In a period of time, the Ancient Empire was definitely among the dominant level forces of that era in the entire Great Universe, almost matching the likes of Ultimate Ancient Road, Forbidden Soul Hall, and other ancient Emperor Clans, ruling over the heavens with the Ten Thousand Clan bowing in submission.
Once upon a time, the Ancient Empire was so glorious and flourishing, if not the foremost dominant force under the entire starry sky, it was definitely among the top, standing at the pinnacle layer of the Great Universe Pyramid.
But since the passing of the monarch ancestor, the Ancient Empire began to slowly decline.
Many tens of thousands of years ago, it participated in a terrible cosmic war, resulting in severe casualties for the empire, with countless strong individuals perishing, and the foundation nearly crumbling and dissipating, causing a significant drop in overall strength. They were further oppressed by several threatening hostile forces, forcing a retreat from many important celestial territories, and dethroning them from the Divine Altar.
Eventually, they retreated to the Pill Emperor Star.
Afterwards, with the Primordial Emperor’s proving of the Dao and becoming an Emperor, his descendants, the Primordial Emperor Clan, dominated the Pill Emperor Star, delivering a huge blow to the Ancient Empire, although still powerful, it was far from the former might of ruling over the heavens, reducing it to only the ancient territory of the Western Wilderness Continent before us.
Many royal descendants greatly miss the peak period of the empire, yet the territories once held under the starry sky are either annexed by other super forces or gradually occupied by the rising powerful Daoists, all not lacking the presence of Ancient Great Powers.
Although the Ancient Empire remains strong today, it is far from its most glorious period, unable to rival so many Daoists, compelling them to remain on the Western Wilderness Continent, looking up at the vast Starry Sky Land once occupied, left helpless for many thousands of years.
Upon hearing this, many strong royal members of the Ancient Empire look dispirited and resigned.
Though they yearn to restore the empire to its former glory, they find themselves unable to do so.
Among them, even the king seated on the throne bears a touch of helplessness.
He too desires to lead the Ancient Empire back to its past glory of flourishing, yet finds himself unable to achieve it.
While he can dispatch troops to occupy a Star Domain and command a Starry Sky, it would greatly scatter the overall power of the Ancient Empire.
One must know, during the peak of the Ancient Empire’s flourishing, they were unrivaled, sweeping through many ancient Star Domains, forming many hostile relations, and encountering formidable enemies, more than one.
The flourishing Ancient Empire naturally feared nothing, but since its decline, these foes are constantly lurking with desire.
If the Ancient Empire dispatches troops beyond the Starry Sky Land, it wouldn’t take long for those formidable enemies, upon learning of it, to inevitably sweep over, directly inflicting the most terrifying attacks on the Ancient Empire’s forces in the starry sky.
Such cost is something the present Ancient Empire cannot bear.
Hence, despite being stronger than many Daoists, possessing more than one Great Power, it is prevented from venturing beyond the starry sky.
Observing the expressions of numerous royal members in the Imperial Hall, Ye Chen collects them one by one in his eyes, then suddenly smiles lightly, saying: "If I told you, I have the ability to help you move beyond the starry sky, and occupy a Star Domain. Could this condition be exchanged for three days of access to the Empire Ruins?"
As his voice falls, with a swoosh, all royal strong members simultaneously look towards Ye Chen.
Their eyes shoot forth blazing beams, even the contemporary king watches Ye Chen in surprise, slightly dazed.
"Combat Saint King, what are you saying?"
Many royal strong members open their eyes wide at Ye Chen before them, somewhat incredulous.
"If I told you, I have the ability to help you move beyond the starry sky and occupy a Star Domain, could this condition be exchanged for three days of access to the Empire Ruins?"
Ye Chen repeats the earlier words, then calmly watches the numerous royal strong members in the Imperial Hall who are shocked, smiling slightly.
Before long, the many royal strong members restrain their shock, then watch Ye Chen with suspicion.
Among them, a powerful Great Power Level Prince speaks, frowning: "Combat Saint King, do you realize although you are a Chaos Great Power, reportedly capable of rivaling Seventh Layer Heaven Super Great Powers, you must understand, although you are strong enough, you are still just one person, able to occupy a Star Domain, but lacking any force to hold it for long. Moreover, you eventually need to return to the Ultimate Ancient Road, and given your potential, will inevitably join the ranks of Ancient Road Dominators, competing for the final ’ultimate’ along with other Ancient Road Dominators. How can you continuously hold a Star Domain for long?"
"Moreover, you may deter for a time but cannot deter for a lifetime, perhaps not even for several decades or centuries; those formidable enemies will return to sweep over. In such a case, all efforts my Ancient Empire makes will be for naught."
Other royal members voice their doubts.
"Who says I have no force?" Ye Chen responds with a slight smile.
"Combat Saint King, haven’t you always traveled alone?" The Eldest Prince doubts.
"Goddess, do you know who she is?" Ye Chen answers with a question.
"Yes, she is one of the nine ancient road tyrants, a Supreme Genius to the extreme, one of the top candidates competing for ’ultimate’ on the entire Ultimate Ancient Road, reportedly unmatched in cultivation, capable of fighting an Ancient Monarch to a draw and retreating unscathed. The Moon Palace she established under her command is also renowned as a dominant level force, perhaps no weaker than my Ancient Empire, and maybe even stronger."
Undoubtedly, the evaluation for the Goddess by the Ancient Empire’s royal members is exceedingly high, with some even ranking her stronger than the Ancient Empire, absolutely clear evidence.
Other royal members do not deny this.
An invincible Ancient Road Dominator, with profound and unfathomable cultivation, stands among the strongest few on the Ultimate Ancient Road, each possessing supreme majesty, indescribably powerful, holding immeasurable might.
Even when facing a Cosmic Dominator Level Ancient Monarch, they have the confidence to retreat unscathed.
Who else could achieve this?
Moreover, in the future, if nothing goes amiss, such an Ancient Road Dominator is bound to become a formidable Supreme existence, even proving Dao to become Emperor is not out of question.
Upon hearing this, the smile on Ye Chen’s face grows, saying: "Do you know who the Goddess’s husband is?"
"The Goddess has a husband?" The Ancient Empire’s numerous royal members wear puzzled expressions, unaware.
While it can be said the entire Ancient Universe has some concern for the Ultimate Ancient Road, it is merely general concern, not as detailed as the Ancient Road Heavenly talents themselves, so while many know who the Goddess is, few know who her husband is.
Even upon knowing the Goddess has a husband, in the Imperial Hall, many royal members display expressions of regret.
Whatever the words may express, with such unmatched brilliance as the Goddess’s Heavenly Pride, ruling the Ultimate Ancient Road, she is an extraordinary beauty throughout ancient and modern times, rare to find. Who wouldn’t hope to become her other half, a Supreme Daoist Couple?
"If I told you, I am her husband, would you still think I am not qualified to help the Ancient Empire break free from the Pill Emperor Star and reopen the Star Domain?"
Following Ye Chen’s casual remark, the entire Imperial Hall falls instantly silent.
PS: Returning from a hospital infusion, apologies for the late update, uploading now, 4000 words!
