Chapter 361: What

Supreme Heavenly Emperor Star Domain, Ye Clan garrison.

As an Undying Aristocratic Family that has inherited across the ages and whose might shakes Nine Heavens Ten Earths, the Ye Clan's foundation land naturally boasts myriad phenomena, grand to the extreme.

Looking out, a vast Star Domain cluster composed of countless ancient life stars of varying sizes, all shrouded in spiritual aura and perfect laws, together with many floating celestial mountains, divine islands, and Void continents!

These stars and lands are not randomly placed but arranged according to an incomparably profound formation pattern, linked by massive star‑light chains and rainbow divine bridges, forming an immensely large three‑dimensional defense and spirit‑gathering system.

Each primary star is colossal, with mountains, rivers, plains, and lakes all present; its palaces stretch endlessly, towers like forests, all forged from divine gold and celestial jade, with carved beams, painted rafters, soaring eaves and brackets, exuding immortal divine radiance.

Moreover, countless powerful auras lie dormant and rise on these star‑continents, the ripples generated by the cultivation of innumerable Ye Clan disciples, guests, and vassal strongmen.

At the center of the Star Domain, the most massive star, seemingly cast entirely from eternal divine bronze and radiating blazing golden light and supreme majesty, is the true core of the Ye Clan… the Ancestor Star!

It is also the seat of the Ye Clan's main line, Elders, and many important institutions.

At this moment, although the entire Ye Clan garrison still maintains outward splendor and order, an intangible oppressive and stifling atmosphere hangs like dark clouds over many areas, especially within the core ranks.

Not long ago, the news that the Ye Clan's heavily cultivated and highly anticipated Ye Clan Three Heroes… Ye Xuanji, Ye Miaoxin and Ye Langya, were completely annihilated and returned in defeat from the Great Thousand Divine Universe Youth Supreme Trial had already spread through the upper echelons of the clan like a plague.

Although ordinary members know little of the details, the feeling of a top Heavenly Pride shattered and the clan's heavy atmosphere is something every person shares.

For the Ye Clan, ever proud and treating glory as life, this is undeniably a heavy blow; undercurrents swirl within the clan, with endless discussion, speculation, and even calls for accountability.

Deep within the Ye Clan, in the core area, a certain luxurious Great Hall.

This towering Great Hall is entirely forged from Void divine crystal, crystal‑clear yet unbreakably immortal; its interior is spacious, with Dao Rhythm permeating.

At this moment, the atmosphere inside the Great Hall is solemn.

On both sides of the Great Hall stand hundreds of figures with robust auras and restrained divine light, male and female alike, all the renowned young heroes of this generation of the Ye Clan, each with sharp eyes and extraordinary bearing.

They represent the essence and future of the Ye Clan's younger generation.

In front of the Great Hall, on several rows of wide mahogany chairs carved with floral designs, sit over twenty figures.

These individuals exude even deeper, vast auras, with Dao Rule subtly manifesting around them; their gazes flicker with brilliance, for they are the high‑ranking, powerful Elders of the Ye Clan, each wielding immense authority and terrifying strength.

At the deepest part of the Great Hall, atop a towering throne higher than all the seats, entirely crafted from Destiny Stone and engraved with the Ye Clan ancestor's star‑conquest pattern, sits a middle‑aged man.

He wears a purple clan leader robe embroidered with sun, moon, stars and the ancestor's divine sigils; his visage is imposing, his eyes deep as the vast starry sky, his nose high, his lips pressed into a resolute line.

Simply sitting there in silence, an aura of supreme authority that commands all and holds life and death naturally emanates, as if subtly linked to the entire Ancestor Star and even the Ye Clan's fate.

He is the contemporary clan leader of the Ye Clan, Ye Jinghong!

At this moment, Ye Jinghong's gaze calmly sweeps over the crowd below, and he slowly begins to speak, his voice steady and powerful, like a resonant bell, echoing in every corner of the Great Hall:

"Today I have summoned you here to announce a matter of utmost importance concerning the Ye Clan's future fate and also your own Dao paths."

He pauses briefly to ensure everyone's attention is focused, then continues:

"Based on multiple reliable reports and the confirmation of our clan's ancient prophecy… this era's most significant, supreme event that gathers endless fortunes and opportunities from all Zhutian Wanjie… Star Sky Ancient Road… will reopen in the near future!"

The words Star Sky Ancient Road strike like a massive stone cast onto a calm lake!

Inside the Great Hall, whether the young heroes standing below or the Elders seated at the sides, except for a few who seemed already aware, the vast majority instantly displayed faces of shock, excitement, disbelief, and intense fervor!

An unstoppable surge of commotion and waves sweeps through the Great Hall!

"Star Sky Ancient Road?! My heavens! The legend is actually true? It's really about to open?!"

"Gathering fortunes from all Zhutian, stepping onto the supreme path that can lead to becoming Supreme! This is a true chance to alter fate and ascend to the Absolute Peak!"

"Throughout Ye Clan's history, our ancestors have walked the Ancient Path, leaving illustrious renown! This generation must not fall behind!"

"The clash on the Ancient Path will be a Dragon‑Tiger battle, gathering the Heavenly Pride of the myriad realms… I must go!"

The young heroes' eyes shine, their breathing rapid, as if they already see the dazzling yet ruthless Supreme Path unfolding before them.

Even the composed Elders have brilliance exploding in their eyes, clearly aware of what the Star Sky Ancient Road means for individuals and for the clan.

Ye Jinghong takes in everyone's reactions, raises his hand slightly, and the Great Hall instantly falls silent.

He says in a deep voice: "When the Ancient Path opens, opportunities are endless, but so is the killing intent. At that time, Nine Heavens Ten Earths, Other Shore World, Xuanhuang Universe, Honghuang Ancient Realm… endless regions, endless races, endless forces—contemporary heroes, Ancient Freaks, and forbidden bloodlines—will all tread this road and launch the harshest campaigns. That is the true burial ground of the Heavenly Pride, and also where the strong soar!"

His gaze becomes razor‑sharp, sweeping over every young face below: "You are all the elite of the Ye Clan today, qualified and responsible to represent the Ye Clan on the Star Sky Ancient Road, to seize the Supreme Opportunity and raise our clan's renown! From today, internal resources will favor those aspiring to the Ancient Path; you must prepare fully, without slackness! Do not… tarnish the Ye Clan's eternal prestige!"

"Obeying the clan leader's command!" The young heroes below bow in unison, their voices loud, battle spirit boiling.

Even the previously proud ones now brim with boundless yearning and regard for the Star Sky Ancient Road.

However, just as the atmosphere swells and everyone's hearts surge—

Boom—!!!

A sudden, extremely muffled, terrifying roar that seemed to originate from the depths of the starry sky and explode at the soul level swept the entire Supreme Heavenly Emperor Star Domain without warning!

The Void of the entire Star Domain quivered violently!

"What's happening?!"

"Enemy attack?!"

"Such a terrifying wave! Coming from outside the Star Domain!"

Inside and outside the Great Hall, every member of the Ye Clan, regardless of cultivation level, turned pale with shock, looking up to the heavens, some releasing Divine Sense to investigate.