Chapter 1113: Half-Year Term

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Chapter 1114: Six-Month Period

“Immortal!”As this single word was uttered, the sky collapsed, the Great Dao lay dormant, stars trembled, and the cosmos roared.

A mysterious power soared skyward, sweeping across the extra-territorial battlefield, startling two ancient saints hovering outside the heavens. They turned and fled in panic. In the distance, a metal boat, about ten feet long, immediately tore through space and entered the dark cosmos, evading the divine sound as if deeply disturbed.

“Is there still a Human Emperor alive on this ancient star?”This was a deterrent that terrified several ancient sages who had arrived from other star systems. It was truly an earth-shattering event, shaking the entire starry sky.

“In the current era, there shouldn’t be any Emperors. The last Emperor passed away ten thousand years ago, so how can there be an aura of this level?” The extraterrestrial sages whispered. Three or four of them had appeared in this star system, but they had not yet descended to the ground, having observed from afar for days.

“According to legends, there are no Emperors left in the current heavens and earth, or in the universe. How could such a person suddenly appear? If someone were to achieve Dao in this era, this ancient star would appear extraordinary from a great distance.” Clearly, none of these individuals were weak; otherwise, how could they engage in interstellar travel? These were super-sages capable of traversing the cosmos.

“There have been no Emperors under the entire starry sky for many years, and this will continue. This is a highly credible prediction made by the greatest sage. Why is this ancient star like this?”“Currently, to compete for entry into the Immortal Realm, great beings among the saints will rush here. Why would an Emperor’s aura appear?”“If the path to immortality proves futile, then for a long time in the future, the ancient sages throughout the universe will vie for the chance to become Emperor first, leading to a magnificent and monumental clash.”

The Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, with just one word, shook the outer starry sky, leaving the sages in doubt and afraid to descend.

Ye Fan looked astonished. The Desolate appeared, yet only uttered a single word. Now, it was finally confirmed that she was a woman, her celestial voice stirring hearts, yet possessing an inviolable majesty! Through the hazy mist, anyone who had cultivated the Heavenly Eye could see a slender figure suspended above the abyss, her gaze cold, yet imbued with a detached and transcendent quality.

Many human cultivators arrived, all kneeling and shouting “Great Emperor,” imploring her to emerge from the forbidden land and protect humanity. As for the ancient clans, none appeared; they had all fled at the first instant. Even the ancient saints dared not show themselves, as the battle at the Bronze Immortal Palace had left too profound an impression on them.

During that battle, the Desolate annihilated a team of ancient saints. Even with three Great Sages present, and even with them wielding Extreme Dao Ancient Imperial Weapons, it was useless; they could only flee in disarray. In the eyes of many ancient clans, the Desolate seemed intentionally hostile towards them, showing no favor whatsoever. To present themselves before her would be seeking death, which is why not a single ancient saint dared to appear.

“Supreme Great Emperor…” Huahua’s small face was as white as snow. He communicated through spiritual power, causing his entire body to tremble uncontrollably. After all, he was too young; how could he not be terrified seeing such a being? Unfortunately, no matter what he said, the Desolate uttered no more words. She merely watched Ye Fan silently, seeing through his body, her thoughts unknown.

Ye Fan’s body felt icy cold, and cold sweat poured from his pores; he had been fixated on by the Desolate! The Desolate’s gaze swept over everything within him, from the Green Copper Cauldron to the Myriad Things Mother Qi and then to the Immortal Treasure Diagram. Her gaze was almost tangible, like two swords cutting through, making his very bones ache.

Ye Fan had wanted to use the Desolate as a deterrent to scare the ancient clans, but he had truly drawn her out, only for her to focus on him. This made him feel uneasy, almost as if he had brought trouble upon himself.

“Immortal path…” Only after a long while did the Desolate shift her gaze, uttering these two words. They were melodious and pleasant, like celestial music from the nine heavens, making everyone prick up their ears, eager to hear what followed. The Desolate had mentioned the Immortal Path; this was astonishing! As a Great Emperor-level Forbidden Zone master, any word from her could cause tremors across star systems.

However, many did not wait for further words, hearing nothing more from her. The mist transformed into ribbon-like black fog, swirling around the nine sacred mountains, making the figure appear even more slender and unapproachable. She slowly descended, disappearing into the eternal darkness, entering the abyss below, no longer manifesting.

Huahua’s small bald head shone brightly. Seeing the Desolate descend, he immediately reverted to his usual disposition. Though he looked adorable and innocent, he was actually a mischievous imp, constantly spouting nonsense. “Farewell, supreme Great Emperor! I admire you immensely…”

Suddenly, his small face contorted in distress and turned pale, his big eyes wide. He exclaimed to Ye Fan, “Master, she spoke to me! Did you hear her?” “No. What did your spiritual sense perceive?” Ye Fan showed surprise, looking at the others, who also showed no abnormalities, clearly having heard nothing.

“She sighed faintly, as if lost in thought, and only said three words: ‘All wrong.’ What does that mean?” Huahua mumbled softly, his voice cut off by Ye Fan’s Golden Saint Domain. “All wrong…” Ye Fan murmured to himself, a monstrous wave rising in his heart. What did this imply?

“Let’s go!” Ye Fan pulled Huahua, decisively boarded the gleaming spacecraft, and immediately entered the domain gate, vanishing from the area.

That day, turmoil erupted across the land, and various factions stirred. The Desolate had been called forth by Ye Fan and his disciple, seemingly indirectly proving his genuine connection with her, which made the ancient clans uneasy. “He can really summon the Desolate. So, his two previous passages through that area weren’t without reason. This…”

Many were stunned, and all sides were astonished. The ancient clans, especially, felt their hearts sink. This indirectly proved once again that she might be a Human Emperor who had lived until this era, and if she harbored displeasure towards them, it would be a great catastrophe.

Ye Fan returned to Heavenly Village and recounted all the news he had gathered, leaving everyone in a daze. What did she mean by “All wrong”?

“She really might be the Ruthless Great Emperor. Just thinking that an Emperor is still alive makes my little heart pound incessantly. I’ll never go to the Southern Domain again!” Duan De said, feeling apprehensive.

“You’ve done too many immoral things, even daring to dig up her Dao field. Now look, you’d better keep that Heaven-Devouring Demonic Pot safe; she might just come for you one day,” the Black Emperor gloated.

“Uncle Duan, your nephew here is willing to share your worries. Give me that jar, I won’t mind!” Huahua said, his big eyes sparkling, his small bald head gleaming, as he eagerly approached.

“Go play in the mud!” Duan De waved him off.

“Uncle Duan, I’m not asking for it for free. Let’s stick to our old rules and make a trade. The Enlightenment Tea, or Patriarch Killing Saint’s Divine Transformation Blade—which one catches your eye?” Huahua persisted.

The group looked at Duan De, all with unfriendly expressions.

“Damn it, don’t listen to his nonsense. This little brat is cunning beyond his years. I’ve never traded with him. Last time, while I was drinking, he just swiped two good items from me,” Duan De retorted.

At Heavenly Village, the group pondered for a long time, unanimously agreeing that great changes might occur in the future, and everyone said they should prepare themselves mentally.

Duan De, feeling apprehensive, stopped entering the Southern Domain from that day onward. He was truly somewhat afraid.

The ancient clans became quiet, making no further moves. They were genuinely uneasy, with some trying every means to send suicide squads into the Primordial Ancient Mine, their hearts filled with anxiety.

Days passed, and for a long time afterward, peace reigned. No major battles erupted; merely a few more ancient sages arrived from beyond the heavens, drawn by the path to immortality.

In the blink of an eye, the six-month period approached. Ye Fan had been cultivating continuously, and it was time to bid farewell to Beidou. For this reason, he made a special trip to the Ji Family to inquire about Ji Ziyue and Ji Haoyue.

The father of the ‘two Moons’ was a man of great vision and talent, a heroic middle-aged man with flowing black hair and eyes like lightning, who personally received him in the Ji Family Ancestral Hall.

This was a magnificent ancient hall, rumored to have been built by the Void Great Emperor, connected to an boundless void, where the light of star systems shimmered. It was said that the Void Great Emperor was buried into the cosmos from this very place, never to reappear, leaving behind no coffin.

The father of the ‘two Moons’ held Ye Fan in high regard. Bringing him into this place was also a form of recognition. During this time, Ji Zi also arrived and spoke a few words.

“This is the path the Great Emperor walked; there are tombs of the Void Great Emperor in the cosmic starry sky…” Finally, Ye Fan left the Ji Family and headed directly for the Qi Scholar Mansion, as the six-month period had arrived, and he was about to leave this world!

“Damn it, that purple-eyed girl ran off, and that purple-haired scoundrel also escaped! This Emperor is furious!” the Black Emperor announced when he came to see Ye Fan off.

Ye Fan had entrusted the spacecraft to the Black Emperor, hoping it would thoroughly study it. Unexpectedly, during one lesson on piloting the ship, the two individuals abandoned their physical bodies and fled with their primordial spirits.

“The body is the root of the spirit. They are now like rootless duckweed. Even if they seize another body, there will be a considerably long period of rejection. I don’t believe they can escape this world,” the Black Emperor said indignantly.

However, no sooner had he spoken than he froze. The two soul lamps in his hand suddenly flared brightly, then exploded. “They’ve found suitable bodies, and they’re no longer in this world!” the Black Emperor exclaimed, a look of astonishment on his face.

At this moment, the sacred artifact, the ‘Six-Zhang Golden Body,’ glowed entirely, streaking across the sky, vanishing directly from the Eastern Wasteland and disappearing into the dark cosmos.

Inside the cabin, the purple-eyed woman looked indifferent, having adapted to the body replicated from the blood she had left behind earlier. She said, “This ancient star is too strange. The natives’ power is beyond imagination. We must find a way to return to our home planet and bring the news back.”

“I wonder if we can still find those naturally occurring space jump points. Our spacecraft has a major problem now, so it’s going to be very difficult!” said the golden-haired middle-aged man.

The ‘Six-Zhang Golden Body’ transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the cosmos, never to be seen again.

Central Province, Qi Scholar Mansion.

The Black Emperor, Dongfang Ye, Saint Prince, Li Heishui, Yan Yixi, Li Tian, and others all came to see him off.

“After today’s farewell, who knows when we will meet again? Since ancient times, countless individuals have embarked on this path, yet over tens of thousands of years, only three to five have returned. Take care.”

“Master, you’re leaving again…” Ye Tong said sadly.

“Master, Master, I am the purest! Take me with you too, I’m afraid of being corrupted by the Black Emperor and Duan De,” the little monk Huahua said, tugging at Ye Fan’s pant leg, looking up and blinking his big eyes.

“Damn it, this mischievous brat is inherently evil; he wasn’t corrupted by outsiders at all,” Duan De stated.

“Daoist Duan, why don’t you come with me? I imagine there will be countless great tombs along the way, waiting for you to plunder,” Ye Fan said with a faint smile.

“This poor Daoist isn’t going anywhere. Achieving immortality and establishing the Dao was in the primordial era. Last time I missed the opening of the Immortal Path, but in this life, I’ll be the first to charge in! No more mistakes!” he declared with a hint of mysticism.

“This is the strongest trial in history, a path where countless heroes have shed blood. Even three of the strongest Sacred Bodies have fallen in battle; it is incredibly cruel. You must consider carefully, for once you enter, there’s no turning back!” the old mansion master of Qi Scholar Mansion said to Ye Fan.