In response, the Great Power did not get upset at all, as even the Pill Emperor Clan showed some respect to Level 8 Alchemists. The clan even held some admiration for those who reached the state of Level 8 Alchemy Master without inheriting the legacy of a Pill Emperor. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"Master Li Xun is here too—"

"And Master Ban Gu—"

...

As time went by, Alchemy Masters famous across the entire Ancient Universe began to appear one after another. Each appearance caused waves of astonishment akin to crashing seas.

After all, these Alchemy Masters were almost legendary figures, rarely seen. If not for the hosting of this Alchemy Charter, it would have been difficult for people to witness the appearance of so many Alchemy Masters all at once.

It was precisely this that made everyone exclaim continuously.

In merely two or three days, eight Alchemy Masters arrived, causing the Ancient City, originally peaceful, to suddenly become lively.

Ancient Great Powers, who had previously been meditating within their own Treasure Pavilions, were alarmed into appearing. They personally went to visit these Alchemy Masters, hoping to befriend them, and even wished to make one or two of them honored guests.

Under any circumstances, these prominent figures must not be offended; befriending them would bring immense benefits.

Particularly, several alchemical talents specifically rushed over, hoping to meet the masters, and even hoping to become apprentices to them.

After all, such opportunities are not frequent.

It could be said that the whole Ancient City became bustling.

In response, Ye Chen continued his meditation.

Suddenly, Ye Chen's gaze swifted to the heights of the Heavenly Dome. At this moment, the clanking sound of chains echoed incessantly, shaking the entire Ancient City.

A group of formidable beings descended, numbering eight, all being true Ancient Great Powers. Judging by their attire, what could they be if not from the Forbidden Soul Hall?

The people from the Forbidden Soul Hall also arrived, descended into the Ancient City. The leader among them was an extremely powerful Peak Great Power, drawing attention from all sides.

However, the Forbidden Soul Hall has always been notorious. Their arrival similarly caused other experts in the Ancient City to be deeply apprehensive.

After all, over the years, the Forbidden Soul Hall hasn't only captured Ancient Road Testers on the Ultimate Ancient Road, but many powerful figures have also been taken by them, never to return, considered a despised faction by everyone.

Boom—

Terror-inducing Qi Mechanism suddenly surged overwhelmingly.

Within the Ancient City, the Peak Great Power from the Emperor Clan, tasked with defending it, appeared, completely bathed in a layer of Divine Halo, tremendously terrifying and powerful.

The Emperor Bloodline Power within their body continued to strengthen, imposing upon the entire Ancient City, causing almost everyone to feel a dreadful sense of oppression, even Great Powers were appalled.

This is the Emperor Clan's strength. Even upon reaching the Peak Great Power Realm, the Emperor Bloodline Power flowing within could still amplify oneself.

The might of a Peak Great Power from the Emperor Clan could almost be considered invincible below the level of an Ancient Monarch.

"People from the Forbidden Soul Hall, why are you here too?" The Peak Great Power from the Emperor Clan directly questioned, carrying a sharp, terrifying pressure toward the formidable individuals of the Forbidden Soul Hall.

Boom—

Another immensely terrifying Qi Mechanism emerged, resisting the Qi Mechanism of the Peak Great Power from the Emperor Clan.

It was the Peak Great Power leading the Forbidden Soul Hall, not some elder nearing death, but a handsome and imposing middle-aged man, with an intimidating presence. His gray hair was loose, and his pupils bore no white, being utterly pitch-black, as if capable of devouring everything in existence.

He was a Vice Hall Master of the Forbidden Soul Hall, named Qin Jiuyou, holding a high status, second only to those invincible Hall Masters.

At this moment, Qin Jiuyou stepped forward, coldly standing in front, letting the Qi Mechanisms of the two Peak Great Powers clash, tearing great voids, shaking the entire Ancient City, making all the Heavenly Great Abilities tremble.

The Vice Hall Master of the Forbidden Soul Hall spoke indifferently: "Why can't my Forbidden Soul Hall come?"

"Invitation is required to attend the Alchemy Charter," the Peak Great Power from the Emperor Clan scoffed.

However, the Great Power from the Forbidden Soul Hall took out an invitation, placing it forward, as a Pill Ding emerged, spreading Pill Fragrance, proving indeed it was an Alchemy Charter invitation, astonishing everyone, even the Great Power from the Emperor Clan couldn't help but ask: "How did you acquire this Alchemy Charter invitation?"

"That's not something you should ask," the Vice Hall Master of the Forbidden Soul Hall coldly mocked.

The Great Power from the Emperor Clan sneered: "This is an Alchemy Charter hosted by the Pill Realm. As a Law Enforcer, I have the right to request relevant information. Now, I suspect this invitation isn't from your Forbidden Soul Hall, possibly obtained through unscrupulous means. You'd better explain honestly, otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."

Boom—

In an instant, his Qi Mechanism intensified, and the Ancient Great Powers stationed around the Ancient City surged into the sky, landing behind the Peak Great Power from the Emperor Clan, all coldly observing these experts from the Forbidden Soul Hall, ready to ignite at any moment.

"Is that so? Do you want to go to war with us?" The Vice Hall Master from the Forbidden Soul Hall sneered as well, his Qi Mechanism radiating strongly, with his seven colleagues following suit, an air of horror ready to burst, prepared for a fearsome battle.

In all, over a dozen Great Powers faced off, creating an alarming atmosphere between them. The terrifying Qi Mechanism conflicted, then expanded to envelop the entire city, causing countless powerful beings to become anxious.

After all, true Ancient Great Powers are few, many hold cultivation below the Great Power.

If war breaks out, the consequences would be unimaginable.

In the pavilion, Ye Chen focused intensely, the Chaos Divine Power within quietly surging.

If a battle erupts, he wouldn't mind entering the fray to secretly target the strong from the Forbidden Soul Hall, to eliminate one or two of them.

"Enough!"

At that moment, a loud shout suddenly erupted, vast and deafening, making the Heavenly Great Abilities' ears buzz.

Simultaneously, an even more terrifying human figure abruptly appeared on the Heavenly Dome, origins unknown, destinations uncertain, only that it was extraordinarily terrifying. The entire being exuded an invincible Qi Mechanism that compelled the Heavenly Great Abilities to submit——

An Ancient Monarch!

A true Ancient Monarch appeared, supreme and unparalleled, directly stopping the impending battle between the two sides, sweeping a cool gaze across them before slowly stating: "Dan Chen, you have gone too far. Guests are guests, with invitations they should not be neglected."

Upon hearing this, not only the Heavenly Great Abilities, but even the Peak Great Power from the Emperor Clan, Dan Chen, leading the others, were stunned.

Ancient Ancestor of the Ancient Monarchs unexpectedly allowed the strong from the Forbidden Soul Hall to attend the Alchemy Charter, despite them being a group everyone was eager to obliterate.

"Ancestor, but—"

The Peak Great Power from the Emperor Clan, Dan Chen, wanted to protest, but after a gentle hum from the Ancient Monarch, he dared not speak further and had to keep silent.

Then, the Ancient Monarch looked towards the few Ancient Great Powers by the Forbidden Soul Hall's side, an unseeable force resembling the vastness of the Heavenly Dao swept over the Great Powers of the Forbidden Soul Hall, making them pale. Even Qin Jiuyou, the Vice Hall Master at the forefront couldn't help a slight change of color, letting out a slight hum.

Only then did the Ancient Monarch speak indifferently: "Guests are guests, even if you are from the Forbidden Soul Hall, with invitations you are considered guests and may attend the Alchemy Charter. But if I find you causing any disturbances, I will not spare you."

After delivering the warning, the Ancient Monarch's figure shattered, dispersing into a rain of light Daoist Rules, disappearing thereafter.

This was merely a projection of the Ancient Monarch, the true presence was nowhere near here, residing in the Emperor Realm where the genuine Pill Emperor Clan dwelled.

Since the Ancient Monarch himself has spoken, a Peak Great Power like Dan Chen dared not defy the will. They could only coldly address the strong from the Forbidden Soul Hall: "You'd best not engage in any shady dealings, otherwise, even before the Ancestor, I will be the first to destroy you."

"Heh, is that so?"

The Vice Hall Master from the Forbidden Soul Hall merely laughed coldly, showing not a trace of fear.