Chapter 1087: Saint Body Might

Chapter 1088: The Might of the Sacred Body

A giant foot descended from the sky... utterly uninhibited... covering everyone below, crushing them all!

On the golden ancient chariot stood the Golden Clan's princess. As the daughter of an Ancient Sovereign, even the six ferocious beasts pulling her chariot were Dao-Slaying level cultivators. Her status was so noble; how could anyone dare to act like this?

Everyone was stunned. To step on the Ancient Sovereign's daughter, to look down upon the Southern Domain—this person was truly uninhibited, arrogant, and overwhelmingly powerful!

"Who is this?" No one was unmoved; their pupils contracted in shock, mouths agape, watching with intense concentration.

"Pfft!"

After spitting blood, Wang Xu's body trembled violently, wounds appearing on him. He was sent flying dozens of meters, utterly unable to withstand such pressure. He had been severely injured by Huang Xudao and the Saint Sovereign Prince, almost having his Dao foundation severed, and had not yet recovered. Now, intimidated by an Emperor-level figure, his old injuries immediately flared up.

"How dare you!" someone roared, quickly attacking to counter Ye Fan's giant foot. These were guards from the Golden Lineage, striking horizontally.

However, Ye Fan attacked with overwhelming might; how could he retreat midway? Streaks of sacred radiance overflowed from his body, his visage solemn and dignified as he descended majestically. The giant foot's momentum remained unchanged, and it unleashed an even more terrifying ripple of power.

The Golden Heavenly Maiden and the Phoenix-Eyed Man moved sideways, choosing to retreat, because Ye Fan's top-down attack, stepping on them, was "too sharp."

The dignified youngest daughter of an Ancient Sovereign, the focus of all eyes, showered with all kinds of favor and enjoying the utmost respect, how could she look up and clash with someone's foot? And the Phoenix-Eyed Man also possessed an extraordinary status, noble and elegant; it was even more impossible for him to confront a giant foot head-on, so he chose to dodge first.

The others were not so particular. When the Ancient Sovereign's daughter traveled, she had her own guards. Several of them attacked simultaneously, striking across... but they simply couldn't stop him.

"Thud!"

As the foot landed, it formed a shockwave that sent all of them toppling backward, like a muffled clap of thunder.

At the same time, the Golden Princess and the Phoenix-Eyed Man also retreated hundreds of meters... avoiding the sharp edge of the attack.

"Clang!"

Ye Fan's foot landed on the golden chariot, shattering it into pieces. The six ancient beasts neighed loudly, scattering in all directions, thoroughly startled.

In the distance, the crowd was silent. This person was too formidable, destroying the Ancient Sovereign's daughter's chariot with a single stomp as soon as he appeared... utterly arrogant and fearless.

Almost everyone was dumbfounded. This was an Ancient Sovereign Heavenly Maiden, and the other was a great disciple of an extraterrestrial sage. Yet, the newcomer was so reckless, stomping and splitting the golden chariot... metallic gleam scattered in all directions.

"Who is this?" someone whispered, looking surprised and finding it hard to believe.

In the current world, the most powerful forces were undoubtedly the Ancient Imperial Clans. For someone to dare attack their Heavenly Maiden now was absolutely sensational.

"Shh... quiet down. The real deal has finally appeared again. Today, something heaven-shattering might happen."

"Who are you talking about?" Many were puzzled.

"Heh, many probably guess this person's identity. Perhaps there will be world-shaking ripples. Could it be that he intends to slaughter the Golden Princess this time? If so, things will get really big."

A few people whispered, not daring to speak loudly... fearing to cause trouble.

"The Golden Clan's princess, of breathtaking beauty... with divine skin and jade bones, naturally graceful. Is he going to cruelly harm such a flower?"

"He's probably targeting the Phoenix-Eyed Man."

On this highland, many turned their gaze to the scene, their eyes flickering with both hope and fear.

In the distance, Black Sovereign and Ye Tong saw this and emerged from the domain gate again, but they changed their position, flying to the horizon to observe the battle.

Ye Fan was the center of attention, many people doubting his identity. The sky where he stood was very quiet; those who dared to discuss him stood far away in the air.

"Who are you, daring to obstruct the princess's path and destroy her chariot? State your name!" a person from the Golden Lineage shouted.

Ye Fan's gaze swept over them, but he paid no mind. He stepped forward, pressing towards the Phoenix-Eyed Man, about to strike again.

"Senior Brother, capture him! He's most likely that Sacred Body, Ye Fan!" Wang Xu shouted, his eyes bloodshot, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth, his body convulsing.

Just now, he had been utterly terrified. When that foot descended, he felt as though the end of the world had arrived. He barely managed to dodge, but the lingering shockwave triggered his old injuries.

"Whoa!"

The highland immediately erupted in an uproar. Although some people had suspicions, Wang Xu's explicit statement changed everything.

"Heavens... Is it really Ye Fan? Has he returned to this world after fourteen years?"

"Not long ago, he slew the Heavenly Sovereign Prince, almost causing civil strife among the ancient clans, and a storm swept through the five domains. Even the Victorious Fighting Buddha descended from Mount Meru because of him. Is he truly the Sacred Body?"

For days, the entire world had been guessing his identity, searching for that mysterious person. Now, Ye Fan's reappearance naturally caused a huge commotion.

"That's right! This is the person who fought against several Ancient Sovereign Princes, broke free from the combined attack of Huang Xudao and Huo Qilin, and finally slew the Heavenly Sovereign Prince!"

People didn't know if this person was truly Ye Fan, but they could be certain that it was he who had acted that day, battling the Eight Heavenly Generals in a fight where blood flowed like a river.

The Golden Princess's skin was as white and delicate as snow, yet her expression was cold and arrogant. Her long golden hair fanned out around her swan-like neck, and her golden pupils shot two beams of light towards Ye Fan.

This was like a demon-revealing mirror; anyone covered by the light beams would surely have their true form exposed, no technique could conceal it.

Ye Fan let out a cold snort, and with a sweep of his hands, a pattern of Source Heaven appeared. Ordinary people didn't know its significance, but it astonished several Dragon-Seekers from the Central Plains, who couldn't help but exclaim.

"This... can alter great forces with a flick of the hand."

"Such heaven-defying means, able to borrow the power of mountains, rivers, sun, and moon for one's own use. This is a grandmaster-level technique!"

The Source Heaven patterns spread out, emitting divine radiance, blocking the two golden beams, preventing them from penetrating. Moreover, Ye Fan's Dao art was extremely aggressive, not merely defensive.

The mountains and rivers surged, transforming into a wave of killing intent that swept upwards, becoming a tsunami-like ripple that rushed towards the Golden Princess and her party.

"How dare you!"

A group of guards exclaimed in anger and shock. This person was too aggressive, and now he was attacking the Imperial Princess again. They feared something might go wrong.

"What is there to fear? You've already blocked my way; do you take me for a clay Buddha?" Ye Fan's divine flames soared, pressing down like a volcano as tall as the sky, emitting astonishing divine power!

With every movement of his hands and feet... blazing light filled the sky... as if a deity were moving, powerful and domineering. Facing the guards' attacks, he struck out with a single palm.

"Pfft!"

The one in front bore the brunt, spitting blood, sent flying like a kite with a broken string. Even from a distance, he was severely wounded and hurled away.

"Are you truly the Human Sacred Body?" the Golden Clan Heavenly Maiden asked, no longer shooting beams of light from her golden pupils.

Ye Fan walked forward and said, "What if I am, and what if I'm not?"

In all directions, the crowd erupted, deeply moved. Was he going to clash head-on with the Ancient Sovereign's daughter? This would be a super major event... certainly a world-shattering battle!

"Audacious! Who do you think you are, daring to speak to the princess like that!?" a guard shouted.

The Golden Clan Princess was the most beloved daughter of the supreme Ancient Sovereign of old. In the eyes of these guards, she was an unparalleled Heavenly Maiden, whom no one could desecrate, almost revered with blind devotion.

Ye Fan laughed loudly... as if no one else was present, continuing to walk forward, utterly unconcerned.

"Presumptuous! Stop at once!" the guard shouted again.

"Noisy!" Ye Fan punched out, producing a sound like wind and thunder. The surrounding clouds echoed with it, and golden lightning tore through the air.

"Bang!"

The person blocking him was obliterated into a mist of blood by his punch, leaving nothing behind. He advanced forcefully, like a god-slayer or a Buddha-killer... aggressive, staring directly at the Golden Clan's Heavenly Maiden.

"He..."

A group of guards were a mix of shock and fury, shielding her from the front. The six ancient beasts that pulled the chariot all transformed into human forms, lining up to guard the area.

"Allow me," the Phoenix-Eyed Man said with a smile... stepping out from the crowd and walking forward.

He wore a sky-blue robe, slender and fair-skinned, appearing refined and ethereal. He possessed a pair of phoenix eyes, from which immortal light spilled forth with every blink. This was an extraordinary Half-Saint.

"I came here specifically for you!" Ye Fan stated.

Had Ye Fan truly returned? Everyone grew more certain. The Phoenix-Eyed Man had just injured Ye Tong, which must have been the primary reason for his intervention.

"You are the Human Sacred Body?" The Phoenix-Eyed Man's expression was calm. His name was Li Wentian, and his identity was extraordinary; he was the favored disciple of a terrifying ancient saint.

"It seems you are not human," Ye Fan said, opening his Heavenly Eye. He saw golden light shimmering within the other's body, just like the Golden Clan's princess; even his internal organs appeared cast from gold, though outwardly nothing was visible.

"I come from the ancient star where the Golden Lineage's Ancestral Sovereign attained the Dao. My body carries the blood of the Ancient Sovereign and also the blood of a Human Ancestor," Li Wentian replied.

This was the first time people had heard of his origins, and they all showed surprise. Clearly, Li Wentian had an extremely distinguished background and noble bloodline!

"He has an outstanding demeanor; who would have thought his origins were so extraordinary!"

"He's from another ancient life star, the ancestral star of the Primordial Imperial Clan. This is truly remarkable," people couldn't help but exclaim in awe.

Li Wentian's body flowed with the blood of an Ancient Sovereign and also the precious blood of a Human Ancestor. It was unknown how many generations removed he was, but his talent was exceptionally rare.

People understood then. No wonder the Golden Clan's saints went to greet them after their master and disciple arrived in the Eastern Wasteland; they had deep roots and close blood ties.

"Senior Brother, kill him! The Human Sacred Body is the best whetstone for you to advance to Sainthood!" Wang Xu yelled.

His eyes were bloodshot, somewhat losing his rationality. In his view, Ye Fan was far more detestable than Huang Xudao and the Saint Sovereign Prince. Those two had at least acted themselves, but this person had sent a disciple to deal with him in the Divine City, which he considered a humiliation.

Ye Fan had not done that, and naturally wouldn't explain himself to Wang Xu. He glanced at him with disdain and said, "In three more years, you won't even be fit to be Ye Tong's opponent."

"You..." Wang Xu's face flushed crimson, his body trembling with rage. He yelled furiously, pointing at Ye Fan.

"Scram!" Ye Fan let out a soft cry, using the 'Om' heavenly sound. The sound waves were like heavenly swords, resonating with the universe. A phantom image of a god-demon appeared behind him, and with a single roar, mountains and rivers crumbled.

"Ah..."

Wang Xu shrieked, his entire body cracking open. His very essence was wounded by that single roar, and he almost disintegrated both in body and spirit.

At the crucial moment, Li Wentian intervened, forming a precious seal with his hand, dissolving all the pressure on his junior brother. Otherwise, Wang Xu would surely have been reduced to a pile of bones!

"Human Sacred Body, allow me to experience your power and see what extraordinary abilities you possess!" Li Wentian let out a soft cry and charged forward.

"It's really Ye Fan! After fourteen years apart, he's truly returned?!"

A colossal wave surged in people's hearts. Guessing was one thing, but someone explicitly confirming it was another. The news was undoubtedly shocking!