Chapter 1285: Xu Beiyan

The chaotic void is boundless. Amidst the swirling chaos, formidable chaotic storms occasionally rage. These storms are among the most dangerous in existence; even a powerful expert of the Dharma Domain, if caught unprepared, could have their domain shattered and their chances of survival become slim. Direction is meaningless in the chaos. Without guidance, anyone who ventures into it might never escape the terrifying, boundless void, even to their dying breath.

Yet, within this very chaos, a radiant light now blossomed. Inside the glow, a sprawling complex of majestic halls could be seen. Enveloped in golden light, these grand structures exuded an indescribable power, so immense that even the surging chaotic torrents could not disturb them. Within these golden-lit halls, spatial vortices periodically materialized, from which streaks of light and shadow would emerge and descend. The constant flow of people created an unusually bustling atmosphere. This vibrant activity felt strikingly out of place amidst the cold, silent chaotic void.

This was the grand base camp established by the All-Heavens for the Void Battlefield, known as All-Heavens City. The spatial vortices served as passages for Nascent Soul and Dharma Domain experts from the All-Heavens, who possessed special tokens for travel. For nearly two years, this location had served as the primary frontline in the ongoing overt and covert conflicts with the Saint Race.

As the view zoomed in on All-Heavens City, a majestic hall stood prominently at its very center, its immense scale and luxurious grandeur far exceeding any other structure in the area. The hall lacked a ceiling; looking down from above, the first thing to catch the eye was an exceptionally colossal seven-colored cauldron. The seven-colored cauldron, made of an unknown material, exuded an indescribable ancient aura. Its surface was adorned with countless Origin Runes that seemed to possess a life of their own, undulating like swimming fish, utterly profound.

Around the cauldron, over a dozen stone platforms floated, each occupied by a figure radiating powerful Origin Qi fluctuations. From the intensity of these fluctuations, it was clear they were all Dharma Domain experts! They appeared to be channeling their Origin Qi, sending a steady stream into the seven-colored cauldron. This energy, once transformed, ignited into raging flames that billowed within the cauldron. Their purpose was to provide their own Origin Qi as fuel for the seven-colored cauldron.

The most crucial position was directly in front of the seven-colored cauldron, where a green jade platform stood. Upon it sat a graceful figure, her slender, fair hands moving in a blur of afterimages. With each shift of her hand seals, waves emanated from within the seven-colored cauldron, faintly releasing an indescribably primal and ancient aura. Under this aura, the surrounding Dharma Domain experts couldn't help but tremble slightly, experiencing an absolute suppression that stemmed from their very bloodline and soul. Despite having endured this suppression countless times over the past two years, they still struggled to adapt. The trembling that originated from the depths of their souls felt almost more exhausting than engaging in a full-blown battle against a Saint-level Dharma Domain expert. It was, simply, immense torment.

This torment endured for a full ten days. As the graceful figure on the green jade platform completed her final hand seal, the roaring flames within the seven-colored cauldron suddenly abated. In the next instant, a vast energy surged upwards, directly manifesting a magnificent phenomenon in the sky that captivated many astonished onlookers. Inside the hall, a dense mist of elixirs permeated the air. The weary Dharma Domain experts present took a few deep breaths, and their expressions instantly brightened. They exchanged glances, each with a joyful smile. Though still grueling, this batch of elixirs had been produced smoothly.

The mist rapidly dispersed, restoring clarity to the hall. When everyone looked again, they saw jade boxes suspended above the seven-colored cauldron, each emitting a vibrant glow that stirred the hearts of all the Dharma Domain experts present. For these were Ancestral Dragon Pills! They were currently the most coveted items in the All-Heavens, coveted even by these powerful Dharma Domain experts. A single Ancestral Dragon Pill could save countless hours of arduous cultivation. More importantly, this remarkable advancement came without any side effects and left one's Origin Qi completely pure. They were simply divine elixirs!

As the Dharma Domain experts gazed with envy, a slender figure rose from a stone platform to the far left of the green jade platform. With a sweep of his sleeve, he collected all the jade boxes. Many eyes followed his movement, a spark of recognition flickering within them. He was a man clad in a dark teal long robe, his flowing long hair giving him an uninhibited air. His face was exquisitely handsome, his features sculpted with such precision that they appeared flawless. With just his striking appearance, one could only imagine how many women in the world would fall for him.

Crucially, however, the Dharma Domain experts present knew well that he was far more than just a handsome face; in fact, his reputation resounded across the All-Heavens. Xu Beiyan, hailing from Qiankun Heaven, was not only a Dharma Domain expert himself, but astonishingly, his Divine Soul had also reached the Roaming God Realm. With both Origin Qi and Divine Soul cultivation mastered, his foundation was truly perfect. He was no rogue cultivator; he had three masters, all of whom were revered Saints from the Return to Ruins Divine Hall! Legend had it that all three Saints had wished to take Xu Beiyan as their disciple, but none would yield, leading to fierce disputes that nearly escalated into conflict. Ultimately, other Saints from Qiankun Heaven intervened, persuading them to each compromise and collectively accept Xu Beiyan as their shared disciple. Given such a legendary history, the name Xu Beiyan had long become synonymous with legend within Qiankun Heaven. A figure of such caliber, possessing looks, talent, strength, and a powerful background... wherever he appeared, he was undeniably the center of attention.

The Dharma Domain experts present, their minds abuzz with various thoughts, all directed friendly gazes toward Xu Beiyan. Xu Beiyan, without any pretense, smiled and nodded at everyone. Then, his gaze turned to the graceful figure on the green jade platform, and he reported in a clear voice, "Lord Goddess, this batch yielded nine Ancestral Dragon Pills. Your alchemy technique, it seems, has become even more proficient." His words were genuine, easily inspiring goodwill.

However, the graceful figure on the green jade platform merely gave a casual nod. She did not even look at Xu Beiyan, instead lowering her gaze to an ancient tome she had produced, reading it slowly. Streaks of light descended from the heavens, illuminating her jade-like countenance, rendering her seemingly inviolable. Xu Beiyan gazed at the beautiful sight, his heart stirring. Yet, his eyes respectfully averted, careful not to overstep. He harbored no dissatisfaction regarding the graceful figure's aloof demeanor, having grown accustomed to it over the past two years.

Thus, he refrained from further disturbance. Instead, he motioned for the other Dharma Domain experts to turn and head out of the hall, chatting and laughing as they endured playful jests from their companions. Once outside the hall, Xu Beiyan drew a dark flute and raised it to his lips. Instantly, a leisurely, melodious tune began to float and spread through the air. Xu Beiyan's mastery of sonic arts was evidently profound. The flute's melody contained a gentle Origin Qi, and as the sound waves propagated, they effectively dissipated mental fatigue, as evidenced by the slowed footsteps of the Nascent Soul and Dharma Domain experts outside the hall. Many gazes from the surroundings fell upon the tall man standing outside the hall. The eyes of some female Nascent Soul and Dharma Domain cultivators couldn't help but ripple with emotion.

Those familiar with Xu Beiyan exchanged knowing smiles, a hint of admiration in their eyes.

"Who would have thought that Xu Beiyan, the man countless heavenly maidens in Qiankun Heaven yearned for, would one day be so utterly devoted...""For the past two years, after every alchemy session, he's been out here playing that Ink Spirit Flute. And you know, in Qiankun Heaven, countless women have yearned for his flute music but never attained it.""Haha, how could any ordinary woman compare to Lord Goddess?""Actually, I admire his courage. Facing Lord Goddess, I barely have the courage to look directly at her, yet he actually dares to express his feelings through his flute...""While Xu Beiyan hasn't reached the Saint realm yet, his potential is immense, so it's not entirely unimaginable that he could be worthy of the Goddess."

"But I heard that the Goddess seems to have someone she fancies... a man named Zhou Yuan, who reportedly had an astonishing performance in the recent Ancient Origin Heaven conflict," a voice suddenly interjected from nearby.

The Dharma Domain experts paused, then turned their gaze to see a young man holding a small, puppy-like beast, smiling innocently at them.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator?" They exchanged a quick glance. "This fellow is rather presumptuous; how dare he interrupt a conversation among Dharma Domain experts?""Zhou Yuan? I do recall him, but he's vanished without a trace these past two years, and his reputation has been completely eclipsed. These two years have brought about monumental changes, and having missed them, he will likely fade into obscurity," a Dharma Domain expert remarked with a faint, unhurried smile."Young man, don't speak so rashly," another Dharma Domain expert said, his face slightly darkening as if his inner goddess had been desecrated. "What kind of person is the Goddess? Even if that Zhou Yuan possesses some talent, how could he possibly win her favor? And ultimately, Zhou Yuan is merely a Nascent Soul cultivator. Even if he is Grand Exalted Cang Yuan's personal disciple, how can he compare to Xu Beiyan?""Indeed, so not only are such rumors unreliable, even if they were true, Zhou Yuan simply poses no competition against Xu Beiyan."

They continued their discussion, no longer paying heed to the young man. In their eyes, while the Goddess was exalted, Xu Beiyan's qualifications suggested that he might one day win her heart. If she were to descend from her divine perch, it would indeed be a beautiful event.

However, as they spoke, their voices abruptly hushed, and their eyes slowly widened. For they had just witnessed the Goddess herself stepping out of the grand hall. This was unprecedented! In the past, after completing her alchemy, the Goddess would either depart immediately or engross herself in ancient texts within the hall, never stepping outside. But today, could it be that... They exchanged excited glances. Had the Goddess finally been moved by Xu Beiyan's persistence?!