Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 217 - 197 Petition Decree, Divine Dharma Decree!

Chapter 217: Chapter 197 Petition Decree, Divine Dharma Decree!

The powerhouses from the several super forces turned pale, "Could it really be that the Supreme Divine from the Demon Beast Mountain Range is determined to protect Ye Chen?"

This was not good news.

The powerhouses from the Tianqi Empire argued forcefully, "Silver Ape King, it’s not that we don’t give due respect to Hongtian Great Saint, but this matter is of great consequence, and we have no choice. Ye Chen is too bloodthirsty; he slaughtered so many trialists, inciting public outrage throughout the land, and we hope you can report back to Hongtian Great Saint."

"Hmph—"

With a cold snort from the Silver Ape King, his eyes glaring angrily, and the Heavenly Divine Power emanating from him, it sent the powerhouses from the super forces flying back, coughing up blood. They were not true Heavenly God powerhouses and were no match for the Silver Ape King.

"What is the meaning of this, Silver Ape King?" the powerhouses from the several super forces questioned him.

The Silver Ape King was domineering, standing ten zhang tall like a small mountain. With a giant palm swipe, he caused one of the Super Martial Gods to burst apart, dead on the spot.

Simple and brutal, it sent chills down the spine, as the other side had no intention of reasoning, making the powerhouses tremble in fear.

"You, a mere Martial God, what do you count for, to huff and puff at me?" sneered the Silver Ape King. "Moreover, these are the words of my lord, as if a Dharma Decree. Even if hundreds were killed, so what? Even if Ye Chen killed all the trialists on the Trial Road, it would be the same; my lord’s Dharma Decree is not something you can defy."

"The lord does not intervene in person; he just wishes for Ye Chen to weather this storm by himself. Otherwise, how could he allow the world to complain and gossip?"

"Get lost, or don’t blame me for being merciless, slaughtering you one by one."

The powerhouses from the various super forces were scolded mercilessly, filled with both anger and helplessness. It seems Hongtian Great Saint had indeed determined to protect Ye Chen, causing them to feel a chill in their hearts. The rumors were true; there really was a legendary Divine behind Ye Chen, the Hongtian Great Saint himself.

According to the opposition, it was purely to temper Ye Chen. This news was critical; they must report it to the higher-ups in time, or else the outcome concerning Ye Chen’s Dao Blood might change.

All of this, the people inside Luofeng City remained unaware, as they were blocked by the twisted void created by the Silver Ape King, invisible to the common folk.

On this day, within the Demon Beast Mountain Range, a supreme and paramount Divine authority soared to the sky, enveloping the entire Xiafeng Country, paralyzing everyone with trembling fear.

Could it be that the Supreme Divine will make an appearance?

Moments later, the Divine authority receded, restoring tranquility, but on this day, the combined two-million-strong army of the Three Great Kingdoms stationed at the borders of Xiafeng Country retreated overnight without daring to linger.

Those who had intended to infiltrate Xiafeng Country turned pale and retreated because they all understood one thing: it was the intention of the Hongtian Great Saint. No one dared take any negative actions against Ye Chen’s clan members in Xiafeng Country, much less Luofeng City.

This was an intangible Divine Decree, one that no one dared to disobey.

This left the world’s major forces feeling helpless; they had originally planned to threaten using Ye Chen’s clan members, not expecting to provoke a transcendent Divine.

However, they also understood the vague intentions spread by the several super forces; as long as they did not take action against Xiafeng Country, even if they moved against Ye Chen elsewhere, the high and mighty Divine would tacitly agree.

Upon understanding this, the major forces across the world were no longer worried. Stirring into action, they launched a denunciation campaign, pressuring Tiandu Academy to open the Dao barriers, demanding harsh punishment for Ye Chen.

And among the common folk, there emerged a petition, woven together with golden threads, three zhang in length, with names of actual strong beings inscribed upon it, glimmering with precious brilliance, all for the purpose of denouncing Ye Chen.

Especially those major forces who had lost their young talents in the massacre, every Martial God powerhouse left their blood-signed names, swearing to hold Ye Chen accountable for justice.

This petition spanned across the entirety of Tiandu Continent and contained an extraordinary power, reinforced by one Martial God Realm powerhouse after another, inconceivably.

For a time, almost the entire world was condemnatory toward Ye Chen, with the Four Great Super Forces leading in secret, driving the call for denunciation of Ye Chen’s atrocities, demanding Tiandu Academy open the Dao barriers.

In fact, this was not about putting pressure on Tiandu Academy but on the Supreme Old Mansion Master, because he was the one overseeing the Dao barriers. Without his consent, even those holding talismans could not open them to enter.

This latest campaign was unprecedented, exceeding everyone’s expectations, affecting too wide a scope—nearly more than half of the forces across the entire Tiandu Continent participated.

Behind the scenes, the rulers of the several super forces watched all of this unfold with a cold chuckle, seeing these forces as nothing more than tools for their use. Although the Princes and Princesses of the Three Great Empires had been killed and even the Cultivation of the Four Great Masters had been greatly deminished, all of this paled in comparison to the importance of Dao Blood.

At their level, there was no such thing as family affection; it was all about clan and super force interests, based on that, emotions were but a laughable matter.

That was the blood left behind by a being supreme above even divine spirits, containing fragments and principles of the ultimate Dao, priceless in this world, enough to tempt even divine spirits themselves, as you can well imagine.

Although, in the end, Ye Chen might not be killed due to Hongtian Great Saint’s sake, the matter of the Dao blood in his possession would be less certain. Each of the great super forces had a Supreme God backing them—once they got their hands on that Dao blood, how could they easily give it up?

Ultimately, the petition document was branded with the blood names of more than five hundred strong individuals, presented by a highly respected Heavenly God. Amidst the swelling ranks of the great forces’ powerhouses, he carried this petition into the Trial World and sent it to the supreme heights of the Heavenly Dome.

The petition was filled with Chapters calling for a bloodbath against Ye Chen, hoping that the Supreme Old Mansion Master would administer justice and not let the people of the world down.

Everyone watched tensely, unwilling to believe that the Supreme Old Mansion Master could be so indifferent and unmoved.

However, after half a day, the petition had yet to receive a response, which caused the great forces much anxiety. Could it be that the Supreme Old Mansion Master did not wish to open the Dao barrier?

Ye Chen, as always, sat cross-legged in the desolate void, not having moved an inch, in a standoff with the powerhouses of the heroic pass, exuding an air of unshakeable stability like a mountain.

He even watched the petition ascend to the skies and enter the supreme heights of the Heavenly Dome, yet his expression remained unchanged from start to finish. On the contrary, there was an air of anticipation as to what decision the Supreme Old Mansion Master would make.

Would he really make concessions under the pressure of the world?

He wasn’t certain, but even if the Dao barrier was opened, he feared nothing.

After a long time, there was still not the slightest reaction from the supreme heights of the Heavenly Dome. The powerhouses from the various great forces were disappointed—did the Supreme Old Mansion Master truly not want to open the Dao barrier? Many of the strong individuals felt resentful, glaring venomously at Ye Chen across the Trial World.

If glares could kill, Ye Chen would have perished thousands and millions of times over.

"Supreme Mansion Master, my Changfeng Sect’s pride died a tragic death. He was to be the next Sect Leader of my Changfeng Sect, destined to shoulder the responsibility of leading the sect in a hundred years, but now he lies dead at the hands of a murderer. I beseech you to open your eyes," an elder suddenly cried out, shedding tears. He himself was a Super Martial God, having commanded respect for most of his life, yet now he wept openly, to the surprise of many.

Yet he was not the only one. Another strong individual stepped forward to cry out—

"Lord Mansion Master, my Luohai Valley’s Young Master merely joined the Trial Road to test his own strength. We thought the Trial Road was not fraught with many dangers and was mostly safe, but now he has died violently on the Trial Road, butchered by the cruel and malicious Ye Chen. I implore you, Mansion Master, to administer justice!"

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One after another, strong individuals from various great forces spoke out in lament, their hearts heavy with sorrow, their words filled with grief, hoping that the high and mighty Old Mansion Master would show leniency, open the Dao barrier, and severely punish the evil Ye Chen in the name of justice.

The powerhouses from the Four Great Super Forces did the same, continuously recounting Ye Chen’s litany of purported crimes, making mountains out of molehills, painting him as a heinous criminal whose unpunished presence would be a curse upon the entirety of Tiandu Continent.

Ye Chen watched in cold detachment, despite the groundless accusations hurled at him, unfazed, knowing nothing could stop them anyway.

Boom—

After half a day, a Divine Light Group descended from the distant, unassailable Heavenly Dome, radiating awe-inspiring Divine Pressure.

When the Divine Light Group dissipated, a Dharma Decree appeared, a Divine Decree overflowing with Holy Light, as if the Supreme God himself was descending, commanding both reverence and submission.

"The Mansion Master has finally responded!"

The strong individuals rejoiced. The Divine Decree unfolded in the void, with Divine Light surging to the skies, sweeping the Six Harmonies and Eight Desolates. From the decree, mysterious characters leapt forth, accompanied by a wave of Divine Thought that anyone could feel.

The message was simple: Trial Road was created specifically for the younger generation’s trial. Aside from the young, no one may enter the Trial Road, otherwise, the Dao barrier would intervene to block passage.

Even forcing their way through would be met with attacks from Divine Laws and result in direct suppression and killing.

This caused alarm. Was this protection for Ye Chen?

However, the Decree did not completely protect Ye Chen either. As long as they belonged to the younger generation, anyone could enter the Trial Road and confront Ye Chen or even engage in a life-and-death battle, and they would not be interfered with.

The great forces were dumbfounded. Ye Chen was already the Crownless King. It wasn’t just on the Trial Road, but probably no young powerhouse across the entire Tiandu Continent could rival him now. Where then could they find a supremely powerful youth to counter Ye Chen?

Yet, in this moment, the eyes of the powerhouses from the Four Great Super Forces shone brightly: "The ancient heroes!"