Chapter 1031: Old Friends Reunited

## Chapter 1031: Reunion with Old Friends

After more than a decade apart, the Black Sovereign had grown into a small mountain, dozens of yards tall, with an intimidating, robust physique. His blood surged with vigor, and his jet-black fur gleamed like silk.

“Awooo!” Its roar, like muffled thunder, was deafening. The moment it moved, a fierce gale erupted, sending sand and stones flying.

Knowing this large dog was up to no good, Ye Fan had already dismounted. It wasn't there to welcome him, but to openly provoke the Dragon Horse and start a fight.

“What luck! Today I get to feast on a hybrid Dragon Horse!” the large black dog howled.

The Dragon Horse, certainly no pushover, was direct in its response. It leaped into the void, stood on its hind legs, raised a large hoof high, and stomped down towards the large black dog's face.

“I’ll stomp all over your face!”

Their encounter was truly a clash of titans; neither was benevolent. Both immediately sought to gain the upper hand and take down the other.

“Boom!” The Black Sovereign opened its blood-red maw. Its massive body, now like a black mountain, had a scarlet tongue several yards long and teeth resembling door panels and broadswords. It intended to swallow the Dragon Horse whole.

Zhang Qingyang felt dizzy; this dog was terrifying. The sheer audacity of it wanting to swallow a Dao-slaying demon king right away sent shivers down his spine.

Ye Fan was startled. After more than ten years, the Black Sovereign’s cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds. It could open its mouth and manifest a universe, a power from which ordinary Dao-slayers would be unable to escape, drawn into its depths.

The Dragon Horse was decisive. Without employing any magic, just as the bloody maw was about to swallow it, it kicked back forcefully, and billowing black gas surged from behind it.

The large black dog almost puked its guts out. It stood on its hind legs, conjuring a demonic wind, and moved eight hundred yards away, sprawling on a mountaintop… with veins throbbing on its forehead.

Neither of these two was a good sort… The Dragon Horse directly used its "Flattery Qi Gong." With a seemingly casual move, a foul stench shattered the Black Sovereign's mountain-devouring aura.

“You bastard!” the large black dog roared in fury. It plunged headfirst from the mountain peak into a large lake below, frantically rinsing its mouth. It was almost sick with disgust, thinking, "I never expected to meet such a character," one that was its equal.

Even the Divine Knight's mouth twitched as he struggled to suppress a smile, while Ye Fan, unrestrained, burst into uncontrollable laughter.

The Black Sovereign, enraged, transformed into a streak of black light and charged over, shouting “ass-kisser” and spewing lightning, attacking fiercely as if in a frenzy. But Ye Fan noticed… the dog's eyes gleamed sharply, revealing that it was clearly calm inside, not as volatile as it appeared.

“I, your father, will transform into Three Sovereigns with one breath!” the Black Sovereign roared. It had heard Ye Fan speak of Yin Tiande and knew of this marvelous technique.

The Dragon Horse knew this even better, having personally witnessed Ye Fan use it, so its heart skipped a beat, and it became extra cautious.

“Rumble!” At that very moment, dog shadows appeared everywhere—thousands upon thousands of large black dogs, engulfing the heavens and earth, all barking.

The Dragon Horse was instantly bewildered… It had been preoccupied, pondering the wondrous technique of "One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones," never expecting this large dog to manifest tens of thousands of copies.

At this moment, all the large dogs stood on their hind legs… each wearing a pair of large floral shorts. They didn’t attack, but collectively spat at the Dragon Horse, looking as lewd as possible.

The Dragon Horse’s temper instantly exploded. This was simply too much. The dog was deliberately using its own trick against it, intending to disgust it.

“You little colt, you’re too green!” tens of thousands of Black Sovereigns shouted in unison. After spitting, they charged forward.

Bang. The Dragon Horse lost its composure, was beaten black and blue by the large black dog's barrage of punches, and flew sideways. It realized it had been tricked; there was no "One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones." It had merely fallen into the illusion of a magic array.

“I’m not done with you!” The Dragon Horse snorted white fumes from its nostrils, furiously pawing the ground with its hooves from a distance, and fiercely swinging its tail.

Ye Fan was speechless. These two were truly a pair of unique characters, neither of them benevolent. Their encounter was bound to produce "brilliant sparks."

Indeed, after a brief adjustment, they closed in on each other again. One raised a hoof, the other extended a claw, and they engaged in a fierce struggle.

They were naturally antagonistic, as if they had old grievances from a past life, and started fighting the moment they met.

“Stop!” Ye Fan called out, forcefully intervening and separating them with a black long spear.

From a distance, whistling sounds also came, and many figures flew over, believing a great enemy had invaded. Many masters from Heaven's Village rushed forth.

The fight naturally couldn't continue. The Black Sovereign leaped towards Ye Fan, its mountain-like body incredibly nimble, its large eyes wide and round like lanterns.

Long Yuxuan, as a demon, felt it most deeply; his very bones trembled. This large black dog was undoubtedly a Demon Venerable, its blood thundering within its body, terrifying to the extreme.

The Black Sovereign's eyes flared with light like torches, containing both excitement and terrifying wildness. Its several-yard-long claws swiped forward.

“Dead dog, is this how you welcome me?” Ye Fan, also a little excited, extended a large golden hand to meet it, a smile on his face.

“Kid, you’re still alive, awooo!” The Black Sovereign was now immeasurably dominant, gigantic in size, its blood thundering as it rushed through its veins.

Their greeting was unique: a heavy strike that sent rocks rolling, cracked the ground, broke plants, and shook the mountains and earth.

“You’re back, you’re back, but you didn’t need to bring your own game. This horse meat is hard to stew until tender,” the Black Sovereign said nonchalantly.

Not far away, the Dragon Horse’s eyes widened again in anger, and it raised its hooves, ready to fight again. However, it had no opportunity, as many figures landed on the scene, surrounding them.

“Ye Fan!” Everyone was almost petrified, stunned beyond belief that they were seeing him again. “Master, is it really you?” Tongtong cried out.

“Ye’er… how did you come back?” Exclamations rose one after another, and the mountain area erupted in excitement as a group of people rushed forward.

Yan Yixi, Li Tian, Dongfang Ye, and others were all there, their eyes shining with excitement. They laughed heartily and, reaching him, vigorously thumped him.

“Everyone, take it easy. Although my body is still decent, it can’t withstand a group beating,” Ye Fan laughed.

More than a decade had passed, and it felt truly good to see these people again. They clapped his shoulders and thumped his chest, filling the air with laughter. Everyone was very excited.

“Dead dog… what have you been eating all these years… growing so big, do you want to crush me?” Ye Fan asked.

The big black dog was hundreds of times larger than before. After a series of howls, it shamelessly asked for a gift, saying, “After traversing the universe, you must at least bring me a grand gift upon your return.”

“Master, was that mysterious person with the black battle spear you?” Ye Tong suddenly asked, his eyes filled with excitement.

Dongfang Ye also came to his senses, his disheveled hair making him look like a savage. He laughed heartily, “I was wondering then, could there be a second Saintly Body? It turns out it was Brother Ye!” Having lived in the ancient primeval forest for many years, his intuition was very sharp.

“Today, we’re going to get completely drunk! Go find all our old friends and have a satisfying drink,” Li Tian laughed.

Ye Fan’s sudden appearance left everyone almost disbelieving. It was an unexpected surprise; they had never imagined they would reunite.

“Brother Ye, after all these years of your absence, we’ve truly missed you,” Yao Yuekong said, his body surging with purple energy… his congenital deficiency had long been rectified, and now, as the Palace Master of the Heavenly Demon Palace, he wielded great power in the Eastern Wasteland.

“Let’s go inside,” Yan Yixi said with a slight smile. After all these years, he had become even more refined and graceful, his white robes flowing freely, and his demeanor dashing and elegant.

As he walked, Ye Fan introduced the Divine Knight, the Dragon Horse, and Zhang Qingyang to everyone. Many more people came out to greet them along the way.

The miserable Wang Shu and Er Lengzi were covered in ragged clothes. Calling themselves the "Silver Blood Dual Sovereigns," they daily endured the Black Sovereign's hellish training. They were exceptionally excited to see Ye Fan, almost bursting into tears.

Heaven's Village… The terrain was undulating, with many low hills and few high peaks, but all possessed significant spiritual energy, making them highly suitable for reclusion and cultivation.

“Divine Son…” A graceful and slender girl ran from a distance, her long white dress swaying, appearing like a celestial maiden stepping on waves.

This was a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, with bright eyes and white teeth, skin like snow, and black hair like a waterfall. She was very beautiful, lively, and active, arriving gracefully like a skylark.

“This is… Little Sparrow?” Ye Fan was surprised.

Her pretty face flushed with a blush, she nodded vigorously and said, “It’s me.”

Ye Fan was filled with emotion. Fourteen years had passed, and that little one who used to toddle, bite a pacifier, with bright big eyes and a charmingly naive demeanor, had grown up.

Beside him, Long Yuxuan was embarrassed. In the past, he had also been known as Little Sparrow, a revered figure of the Dragon Sparrow tribe. When Ye Fan told him there was another "Little Sparrow" here, he changed back to his original name.

Upon arriving in front of Heaven's Village, under an old locust tree, an old man was waiting with others, a smile on his face. One of his eye sockets was empty, as deep as a cosmic black hole.

“A Saint!” The Divine Knight showed a surprised expression. The Dragon Horse, even more startled, became much more docile.

Ye Fan had long anticipated this outcome—that the old assassin leader Qi Luo would surely become a Saint. However, seeing it in person brought a different feeling, making his heart feel completely at ease.

Over the years, no matter how complex and terrifying the world had become, with such a Saint of Slaughter guarding them, he imagined his old friends would not have fared poorly.

“Today, we’re going to get completely drunk! Hurry and invite everyone for a satisfying drink.”

“Yes, Li Heishui and Wu Zhongtian are studying the Dao with the First Great Bandit of the Northern Region, who is a Saint. Notify them quickly.”

“Who knows where the Holy Prince is in secluded cultivation? Invite him quickly as well.”

People laughed and chatted, asking Ye Fan about his experiences over the years, how he returned, and also shared some of their own situations.

Li Tian said, “That bastard Duan De is the easiest to find. Over the years, he’s been in cahoots with the Black Sovereign. Just let the Black Sovereign roar once, saying a big deal is to be made, and he’ll surely come running eagerly.”

“Woof, we’re close, but if you slander me again, I, your Emperor, will get mad at you!” The large black dog bared its teeth. At this moment, its body had shrunk, similar in size to the Dragon Horse.

Li Heishui was the first to arrive, his expression invigorated. The moment he saw Ye Fan, he burst into laughter, his eyes even a little moist. He couldn’t forget their days of gambling for sources in the Divine City and the life-and-death battles they later fought across the world.

Soon after, the Monkey appeared, with its thunderous mouth, fiery eyes, and golden fur shimmering brightly. Its blood surged powerfully within its body, and there was no doubt that its combat power was world-shaking!

“Brother Monkey, why do you have hidden injuries within your body?” Ye Fan asked.

“No worries, it’s a minor issue. I’ll deal with them later. Today you’re back, I’m so happy. We won’t go home until we’re drunk,” the Monkey waved his hand.

“How can it be a minor issue? For all these years, the Emperor Son, Huang Xudao, Huo Qilin, and their group have been excessively dominant. Now that Ye Fan is back, he can join forces with the Holy Prince and sweep them away!”

Everyone seemed very excited and somewhat indignant, all clenching their fists.

“That’s right, we’ve always been suppressed by them. I’ve held this anger for over a decade. I originally thought I’d have to wait for little Tongtong to grow up, another ten years, before I could vent this resentment. But now Ye Fan is back, what more do we fear?!”

“Yes, when the time comes, let’s all go together and kill them!” The crowd was furious, clearly having held back their anger.