Eternal Holy Emperor

On the ship, although Aben, Mo Haishen, and Luoo Guyun all took human form, they were not part of the Human Clan. It was only because of Ye Chen that they had boarded the ship, standing coldly aloof, surrounded by an aura that repelled others, making other tribal people on the ship hesitant to approach, shaking their heads in disbelief.

After all, it was the tribal people who rescued them, yet the young masters and ladies of these great families are so unappreciative and proud. With such personalities, they didn’t seem to emit any powerful presence, perhaps they merely held ordinary cultivation. To dare to venture into the Primordial Divine Sea seemed like courting death.

However, they did not realize that the four possessed elevated cultivation, their aura restrained. Ordinary people could not discern their true cultivation level; only those of similar or higher level could truly perceive their realm.

Therefore, even if they weren’t part of the Human Clan, these tribal people remained unaware.

If they knew about their cultivation, they would surely think differently.

Ye Chen proactively walked towards the ship’s bow, observing the tribal people with a friendly demeanor, full of courtesy, earning quite a bit of favor.

Upon seeing Ye Chen’s appearance, the tribal elder steering the ship displayed a hint of astonishment: "Young Master Ye, why have you come here?"

A previous exchange had led to mutual recognition, and names were clear.

Ye Chen nodded, saying, "Elder Xia, I’ve heard that the Yellow Sea Seven Demon Pirates are pursuing us from behind, could you elaborate?"

Elder Xia was taken aback, then frowned, surprised that Ye Chen knew of this matter. He simply smiled and said, "Young Master Ye, there’s no need for excessive worry. The pirates are merely passing through; I believe they’ll soon leave. In a few days, once we’ve sailed beyond this sea region, we’ll safely reach Ancestor God Pass, and everyone will be safe."

Upon seeing this, Ye Chen understood that they likely didn’t realize the cultivation level of their group, assuming they’re merely young masters and ladies of large families out for leisure, stranded on an island. Even if informed, help wouldn’t be possible, and knowing might cause panic and more trouble.

Thus, Ye Chen merely nodded slightly and departed.

Since the other party was unwilling to elaborate, he wouldn’t easily reveal his true cultivation. His aim was only to enter the mysterious pass, and if these concerns arose later, they could be addressed then.

After returning to the room prepared by Elder Xia on the ship, carved with spatial Dao patterns, though not as immense as outside due to Emperor Dao suppression, it was spacious enough for Ye Chen and his companions to rest well.

At that moment, Elder Xia’s granddaughter Mu’er and several young members from the ship had approached unknowingly, particularly Xia Mu’er, who eagerly walked up to Aben, unfazed by her cold elegance. Instead, she rested her pink hands on her chin, gazing at Aben with big black eyes, innocently saying, "Sister, you’re really beautiful. But why is your hair golden?"

In response, Aben remained silent, appearing exceedingly proud and cool, like an ice cold beauty.

"Sister, how old are you this year?"

"Sister, why is your figure so good?"

"Sister, what’s your name?"

"Sister, why aren’t you speaking, do you hate me?"

Xia Mu’er seemed like a lively little sprite, spewing one question after another, catching people off guard. When Ye Chen returned, he saw Aben turning her head aside, looking somewhat helpless.

If anyone else dared such behavior, she would have slapped them down long ago. But Xia Mu’er, regardless of her unawareness of human affairs, knew not to harm those on the ship.

She could also perceive Xia Mu’er’s pure goodwill, unwillingly hurting such innocent little sister.

Upon Ye Chen’s return, Aben merely looked at him, her gaze carrying a hint of pleading.

Ye Chen smiled, coming to Aben’s side, gently separating her, saying to Xia Mu’er, "Lady Mu’er, rest assured, she doesn’t dislike you, she’s just usually quiet, unused to interactions."

Xia Mu’er nodded like a pecking chick, appearing very innocent and cute. She seemed to be just eight years old, not as seductive as Aben, yet she was also a naturally beautiful little girl with delicate features, youthful and charming. As she grew, she would surely become even more graceful and lovely.

Ye Chen preemptively smiled, radiating warmth like spring: "Lady Mu’er, in fact, the few of us were taken by our master to a Secret Realm for cultivation from a young age, never leaving until now. Our master sent us out for training, inadvertently entering this place, confused by many things. Could you please explain?"

Xia Mu’er promptly nodded: "Brother Ye, ask away, Mu’er will speak frankly and without reservation."

Unlike others calling Ye Chen young master, she called him brother, a natural adorable charm, not forced, generating sincere affection.

Ye Chen cut to the chase: "Where do you come from? What is the Primordial Divine Sea? What’s inside, and why are humans termed weak? What exactly is this world?"

His direct queries centered on a singular place.

What exactly is the Ten Heavenly Realm like?

Why is the Human Clan always weak?

In response, it was heard earlier that Ye Chen and a few others were brought to the Secret Realm for cultivation by their master from a young age, thus unaware of worldly matters. Xia Mu’er and others saw that Ye Chen and few others were genuine and agreed. Besides, these matters weren’t secrets and were disclosed.

Ten Heavenly Realm, whether the beings within or outside the Ten Heavenly Realm, all have the same name.

Here, there are ancient legends from a distant past, where it was the immeasurable domain created by the supreme gods together in the Heaven and Earth Creation, vast and unimaginable.

At least these people from small tribal communities of the Human Clan don’t know how large the Ten Heavenly Realm truly is.

However, the present Ten Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain is divided into ten vast ancient domains, each domain being one Heavenly Realm.

At the far end of the Primordial Divine Sea, is the First Heavenly Realm of the Ten Heavenly Realm, also known as the Primordial Ancient Domain, where countless Primordial Ancient Beasts, Fierce Beasts, and Exotic Beasts coexist, and it is the most dangerous place.

It was the habitat of the Primordial Ancient Beasts that once reigned over the Ten Heavenly Realm.

The Primordial Divine Sea is the boundary between the First and Second Heavenly Realm, and on the other side is naturally the Second Heavenly Realm.

At the edge of the Second Heavenly Realm, near the coast of the Primordial Divine Sea, stands the most magnificent Immortal Pass of this world—Ancestor God Pass!

Crossing over the Ancestor God Pass leads into the Second Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, and beyond that are other deeper Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain lands.

And starting from the Second Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain is the Land of Ten Thousand Clans, where countless small and large Ancient Clans exist from ancient times to the present. The number certainly exceeds far more than ten thousand, but collectively called Ten Thousand Clan.

Ten Thousand Clan governs the interior of Ancestor God Pass from the second to ninth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, vast and unimaginable.

Not to mention mortals, even the top powerhouses emerging from Ten Thousand Clan might not be able to span the entire ancient domain of the Ten Heavenly Realm throughout their lives.

The Ten Thousand Clan also established countless religious entities, kingdoms, and other forces within the Ten Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, infinite and uncountable, like the grains of sand in the Hengsha, spread on the boundless Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain.

Only just the outermost Second and Third Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain have hundreds or thousands of kingdoms, while other religions and smaller forces are countless, not to mention those in the deeper parts of the Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, which are even more numerous.

Yet above those countless smaller and larger forces, exists some deservedly dominant level forces, thoroughly superior to Ten Thousand Clan forces.

These are the Nine Clans and Eighteen Countries located in the Central Land of the Ten Heavenly Realm!

Nine Clans and Eighteen Countries are supreme forces standing atop the peak of Ten Thousand Clan. Any clan or country among them can easily annihilate any major Ancient Clan within Ten Thousand Clan with terrifying power.

They are considered the sovereigns of the Ten Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, deeply rooted and overwhelmingly strong.

Legend has it, Nine Clans and Eighteen Countries are forces left by the gods during the time of Heaven and Earth Creation, rapidly rising at the beginning of the Dark Blood Era, dominating the Ten Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain.

Below the Nine Clans and Eighteen Countries, there are also slightly weaker Eight Hundred Royal Families.

Nine Clans, Eighteen Countries, and Eight Hundred Royal Families stand at the top of the pyramid of the entire Ten Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, being the strongest clans among Ten Thousand Clan.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen understood that if Nine Clans and Eighteen Countries are said to be forces left by the gods, then the so-called gods of Heaven and Earth Creation are the emperors who once created the Ten Heavenly Realm, and Nine Clans and Eighteen Countries are the Emperor Clans left by the emperors, only having another name in the Ten Heavenly Realm.

Ye Chen didn’t expect there would be Emperor Clans within the Ten Heavenly Realm. Could these be Emperor Clans left by the emperors who created the Ten Heavenly Realm?

However, he was also skeptical, because not only did the emperors create the Ten Heavenly Realm, but also the Supreme Ancient Road, leaving various Supreme Trials on the Ancient Road and Secret Treasures for the descendants, which only they could obtain to walk these Supreme Trials.

Now, the Secret Treasures of Supreme Trials on the Supreme Ancient Road have almost completely been taken.

If that’s the case, then are the so-called Nine Clans and Eighteen Countries truly the Emperor Clans?

This, Ye Chen doesn’t know.

"Of course, Nine Clans and Eighteen Countries just were the dominators of the Ten Heavenly Realm in the past. Now it’s a new era where not only those Nine Clans and Eighteen Countries are dominant, but the 108 Ancient Divine Clans!" Suddenly Xia Mu’er spoke, causing Ye Chen and others to feel a tremor in their hearts.