Chapter 1041: Shake Light King

Chapter 1042: King Yaoguang

The first wave of troops under the Heavenly Prince was completely annihilated. As soon as they entered the Southern Region, they were all killed, with not a single survivor. This was truly shocking.

On the island, everyone was left speechless, unable to utter a word for a long time. This showed immense power and dominance, clearly indicating a determination to fight the Heavenly Prince to the very end.

"Such a thing has happened. Did that mysterious powerhouse strike again? Is he going to have a decisive battle with the Heavenly Prince in the Southern Region?""A fierce struggle is about to begin. There's no doubt this is a true peak confrontation, a battle against the descendant of an ancient emperor!"

The people on the island couldn't help but tremble with excitement. If the situation was true, a massive upheaval sweeping across the entire world had begun, marking the start of a decisive battle among unparalleled talents.

Subsequently, news kept coming from Cloud Peak City, where cultivators gathered and many masters appeared on the scene, all wanting to understand what happened, but none could make sense of it.

There were no traces whatsoever. This was definitely a world-shaking figure, arriving and departing without a trace, disdaining to leave behind any recognition or glory, purely aiming to eliminate those people.

Cloud Peak City had become a boiling cauldron. Although it was night, cultivators were constantly coming and going. People believed this place might evolve into the most terrifying battlefield.

That night, the news spread like wildfire through domain gates to various parts of the Eastern Wasteland. Many major powers received the report, and the leaders of various factions remained silent for a long time.

"Snap!"

In a secret palace in the Northern Region, after learning the news, the Heavenly Prince furiously smashed a Nine Phoenix Cup made of jade essence onto the ground, his face ashen.

He was revered as the Divine Son by all races, a descendant of the Undying Heavenly Emperor, whose status was unique, even higher than that of the Saint Prince. Now, such repeated incidents were like slapping him across the face.

"Haha... Hahahaha!" Li Tian and others burst into laughter after hearing the news.

"Ye Fan has made a strong move... we should also cooperate. Haven't the eight divisions of divine generals divided into several armies for a carpet search? Let's also go and kill one of their groups, so they can't figure out what's happening," Ji Heishui said.

"Exactly. Everyone is calling for their heads... Once they enter the Southern Region, we'll kill them all, making the Heavenly Prince completely disoriented. Slaughter them all," Bai Fangye nodded.

"Be careful. This time, Half-Saints have been dispatched. The armies are there to track Ye Fan's whereabouts, but the real trump card is the Half-Saints lurking in the shadows!" Yan Yixi reminded.

This group of people sneered repeatedly, preparing to launch sneak attacks and eliminate the southward-bound ancient race powerhouses without leaving any traces.

"You all be careful. That bastard Heavenly Prince has several powerful artifacts on him... In previous years, even I failed to kill him with a killing array." The Black Emperor suddenly recalled something, his expression darkening as he warned them.

Blood Phoenix Mountain, a sprawling range of majestic peaks, was interwoven with various traces of the Great Dao. Its main peak seemed to have been drenched in phoenix blood, crimson as fresh blood. This place was a forbidden land for all races.

For a thousand days, few could come here, and even fewer dared to disturb it. This was the dojo of an ancient imperial clan. The Blood Phoenix lineage once ruled the Primordial Era, and this peak was worshipped throughout the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.

At this moment, the Heavenly Prince, with long hair falling over his shoulders, eyes like the sea, and skin as clear as jade, arrived here. He was as handsome as fine jade, with a beauty that would make even the heavens envious.

He was a flawless man, tall and slender, with black hair dancing, his entire body emanating precious brilliance. He ascended to the peak, facing a man whose entire being seemed to merge with the heavens and earth.

"I came this time to invite fellow Daoist to go south with me."

On the main peak of Blood Phoenix Mountain, a man sat cross-legged, wearing a crown of crimson blood and golden light. Each strand of his hair communicated and merged with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and every single strand could crush a large mountain!

Soon after, the Heavenly Prince descended the mountain, his expression cold and indifferent, his eyes sharp as swords, deeply unsettling.

At the foot of the mountain, an ancient elder stepped forward and asked, "Son of God, has Huang Xudao agreed? Is he willing to go south?"

The Heavenly Prince nodded! His gaze was chilling as he said, "This time, no matter how many people want to oppose me in vain, I will eliminate them all. Not a single one will escape!"

The ancient elder nodded, saying, "Currently, several Half-Saints have already arrived there. Unless that person has stepped into the Saint realm, even if he doesn't die, he will have half his bones broken. Just half a 'Saint' character signifies a world of difference!"

"Let's go to Fire Qilin Cave. Didn't he want a confrontation? I'll see it through to the end!" the Heavenly Prince declared, riding auspicious clouds towards another ancient imperial immortal realm.

"Is Young Master going to invite Fire Qilin Son to make a move as well? This lineage is extremely powerful. Rumor has it that Fire Qilin Son can almost pluck stars and capture the moon..."

Southern Region, Qingxia City.

On the island above Lihua Lake, numerous cultivators were speaking, their voices chaotic and incredibly noisy.

Ye Fan remained calm, drinking tea on the side, observing the heroes present, and listening to their discussions. There was no doubt that this mess had fallen on him. The person who acted might not have intended it, but everyone would assume it was his doing.

In a sense, this world-shaking powerhouse was also helping him, wiping out the invaders in one go, saving him a lot of effort.

Before long, a man landed on the island. He wasn't very tall, certainly not majestic; he was ordinary and unremarkable. It was Ji Zi; he had returned.

Ye Fan's gaze was restrained; he observed Ji Zi with his spiritual perception. Ji Zi was very silent, barely speaking, and found a quiet spot, sitting alone in a corner.

"Truly powerful! This person's might is unimaginable; even among Path Slayers, he's at the peak. I think the ancient imperial sons have met their match!"

"Do you think it might be the Human Emperor's Son who has emerged? Otherwise, could there be such a figure in this era, daring to act so forcefully?"

"Well... it's hard to say!"

People discussed animatedly, making many conjectures.

The Path to Immortality will open in this era. Ancient Emperors sealed their descendants until this time because achieving enlightenment in this world would make them even stronger, allowing them to break through in this great era and then charge directly into the Immortal Realm.

"The Human Emperors were invincible but lonely throughout the ages. Becoming an immortal was their only hope. They passed away, unable to wait for this era. Perhaps some sealed their Imperial Sons until the present age."

Many were convinced that if this were the case, it would definitely be an alternative grand confrontation between the ancient Great Emperors and the Primordial Emperors, unfolding between their descendants!

"Between the ancient Great Emperors and the Primordial Emperors, who is weaker and who is stronger? Perhaps it will require the Imperial Sons and ancient Imperial Sons to compare!"

This view, once put forth, naturally caused a great stir. Many exclaimed and nodded, agreeing that it wasn't impossible. To this day, no Imperial Sons have been seen; perhaps they truly should emerge.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a majestic aura emanated from the distant sky. A streak of light flew in, transforming into a figure above Lihua Lake, then ascended towards the heavens.

The powerful aura quickly receded, and the figure became plain and unassuming. Yet, it startled Li Qingzhou, who quickly stood up, went to meet him, and then exclaimed, "Master!"

Everyone was greatly surprised. King Yaoguang had actually arrived!

Even Ji Biyue, Li Youyou, and Fenghuang's expressions changed. This person's name shook the world; he was a peerless talent of their era, surveying the eight directions and standing at the pinnacle of the human race.

At that time, apart from Saints, who would dare to be disrespectful towards him? Everyone was awestruck and fearful; even individuals thousands of years old were insignificant and dared not offend him.

"Greetings, King Yaoguang!""We pay our respects to Saint Lord Yaoguang!"

Almost everyone stood up, showing utmost reverence, and performed a grand bow, facing this generation's peerless talent whose name resonated throughout the human race.

Even Ji Biyue and Fenghuang had to step forward a few paces. By now, Yaoguang was known across the four seas, revered by all human cultivators in the five regions, and regarded as a King among men capable of rivaling the ancient Imperial Sons.

Yaoguang humbly stated there was no need, asking everyone to rise. He was like an immortal king descended, with a divine demeanor and sacred bones, his expression serene, making people feel as if bathed in a spring breeze. Who would dare to blatantly not show respect?

"Eh? Are there really people so impolite as to not rise when they see King Yaoguang?"

Someone noticed that Ye Fan hadn't moved an inch, and Ji Zi on the other side was also silent, not rising, appearing out of place compared to those around him.

"Saint Lord Yaoguang has arrived, and they aren't even standing up. Aren't they being too arrogant?" Everyone's gaze swept over them, and naturally, many were displeased, as both individuals appeared so young, not figures of intimidatingly high seniority.

"One of them is named Ji Zi. Wasn't it said that he, Li Qingzhou, and Marquis Zi Yi were all rising stars in the Southern Region? How dare he be so disrespectful? Even if the Radiant Moon Divine King were here, he wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous!"

Everyone looked over. Just now, Ji Biyue had gone to greet him, so why did Ji Zi dare to be so presumptuous? Many people's expressions were unfriendly.

"My apologies," Ji Zi said when he saw people looking at him, then stood up and immediately sat back down, silently gazing at the night sky, as if nothing in the world could capture his attention.

On the other side, Ye Fan still hadn't moved, which naturally caused displeasure among some people, who all stared at him.

"Who are you? You're too arrogant! You don't even stand up in front of Saint Lord Yaoguang. Do you have no respect at all?" someone couldn't help but say.

With Ye Fan's cultivation reaching such a level, everything he did stemmed from his true nature. How could he bow to Saint Son Yaoguang? There wasn't even a need to offer a polite greeting.

In the past, this was a formidable enemy. When Ye Fan finally left this world, Yaoguang had ambushed him in the Central State Ancestral Temple, wielding the Dragon-Patterned Golden Cauldron. They had long been adversaries, so not immediately engaging in battle at this moment was already considered polite.

"Our Saint Lord is here, and you completely disregard him? Isn't that too rude?" one of the two young attendants, a boy and a girl, following behind Yaoguang, scolded.

"Exactly! Who is this person, daring to be so arrogant and not even showing respect to King Yaoguang?" Others discussed animatedly, their voices filled with hostility.

"Who does he think he is? Does he truly believe he's an ancient Imperial Son, or does he consider himself the former Sacred Body, wanting to contend with King Yaoguang?!"

Ye Fan merely glanced at them, shook his head, and said nothing.

Such a gesture naturally caused a stir. Even Fenghuang and Ji Biyue couldn't help but look over. To act so unrestrainedly in this era, was it aloof disdain or excessive arrogance? Perhaps only that person from the past would dare to do so.

"Children, do not be rude!" Yaoguang reprimanded his attendants, then cupped his hands to the crowd. A person of his status didn't need to quibble over such matters.

"But Saint Lord, he doesn't put you in his eyes at all..." the attendants complained, feeling dissatisfied. They had followed Yaoguang for so many years; who else dared to be so presumptuous now?

Li Qingzhou also frowned, a hint of displeasure appearing on his face. What an esteemed status his master held, yet there was still someone who dared to act like this in his presence.

Yaoguang glanced at them, and the attendants immediately fell silent, calming down. Everyone else also took their seats.

"King Yaoguang, we've heard that you've deduced the Path to Immortality will open in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land in the Southern Region?" someone asked respectfully.

"That's merely a conjecture, not to be taken as absolute truth. No one can truly predict what will happen," Yaoguang said, stating the reason for his deduction. "In the past, why did the Heavenly Xuan Holy Land use the full strength of their sect to attack this forbidden land? Perhaps only the prospect of becoming an immortal would make them act so recklessly."

"Yaoguang, is this your Saint Light Form that you cultivated?" Ji Biyue asked.

Everyone was astonished to hear this. This was not Yaoguang's true body, yet there seemed to be no difference. Indeed, his strength was world-shattering.

Yaoguang nodded, saying, "My true body is in arduous cultivation and cannot emerge from seclusion. I can only move about using my Saint Light Form."

People couldn't help but be amazed. Yaoguang was truly terrifyingly powerful, causing people to shudder.

During this process, Ye Fan could sense that Yaoguang was observing him and Ji Zi with his spiritual perception, clearly having already detected their power and extraordinary nature.

"King Yaoguang, truly worthy of being the foremost master below the Human Race Saints! He is indeed unfathomable and inspires awe!" someone exclaimed.

Others echoed his words, all nodding, offering only words of praise.

Ji Biyue glanced at Fenghuang, chuckling softly, "Actually, the Human Sacred Body could also reach this height, but unfortunately, he left without looking back, his heart set on the other side of the starry sky."