Chapter 1117: Show Your Sword

This is a stone forest, uneven and crisscrossing, situated within the mountain range. This is merely an entrance; ahead, a vast expanse of towering stone mountains and colossal rocks stretches widely.

While common in the Northern Region where over ninety-five percent of the land is barren, this particular place is relatively lush, with a fair amount of vegetation among the rock formations and stone forest.

Especially further in, beyond the stone forest entrance, vast stretches of dense, ancient primeval forest are filled with the sound of rustling pines, enclosing many rocky areas into distinct, special zones.

Furthermore, there is an expansive stone forest area stretching as far as the eye can see, surrounded by lush green primeval mountains, appearing somewhat out of place amidst the rich and thriving mountain forests.

This is a dangerous place that ordinary people dare not enter, occupied by one of the Ancient Royal Clans. Even casual 'Path-Slayers' wouldn't dare approach, choosing to avoid it from afar.

They are notoriously fierce, being one of the Ten Great Ferocious Clans. Any disagreement quickly escalates to a fight to the death, and since ancient times, they have annihilated countless major clans.

"Awoooh..."

With a roar, a gigantic tiger-leopard-like creature darted through the stone mountains. Ten zhang long, it covered several li in a single leap. Its agile body and heavy breathing inspired awe.

It glanced back, discovering Ye Fan and his companions, its eyes flaring with a fierce glint. It leaped eight li from one mountaintop, landing on another stone mountain, from which it looked down upon them.

"The Stone Clan is truly extraordinary," Ye Fan exclaimed in surprise. "Even a beast freely kept near their mountain gate has reached the Path-Slayer realm. Their heritage is indeed profound."

Their actions were swift. By the time the news from Qishi Mansion spread, they had already entered the Northern Region, seeking out the most radical of the Royal Clans, ready to make their move.

Gai Jiuyou intended to demand an explanation from the Ancient Race, revealing his unmatched prowess in the Northern Region. Ye Fan and the old Saint from Qishi Mansion followed, utterly fearless.

"Awoooh..."

The biggest difference between this strange beast and ordinary fierce beasts was that its forehead was actually a stone slab, devoid of flesh and fur, appearing very abrupt.

This is the Stone Clan. Legend has it that their ancestors were powerful beings born from the union of a Holy Spirit and an Ancient Race member. They later intermarried with various other races and developed into a Royal Clan, and many of their descendants have stone patches on their bodies.

"Whoosh!"

The strange beast could not discern the depth of the three individuals' powers. A divine radiance shot forth from its stony forehead—an innate divine ability inherited from its ancestors, capable of piercing through mountains and rivers.

"Wham!"

Ye Fan waved his hand, sending it flying. The strange beast let out a ferocious roar, immediately alerting the Ancient Race at the entrance of this rocky area. A group of people rushed forward.

"Who dares to trespass on the Stone Clan's mountain gate?" This race exhibited strange forms, some humanoid and others animal-shaped. Each individual bore large patches of stone on their bodies, emitting a faint glow.

"It's me, Ye Fan, the one you've been constantly thinking of and sending Ancient Saints to kill."

Gai Jiuyou walked behind, with the old Saint from Qishi Mansion following. Ye Fan stood at the very front, his body slender and strong, exuding virile vitality, his eyes filled with undisguised, aggressive killing intent.

"It's you... You must have the guts of a god!" they exclaimed. "All Ten Royal Clans are looking for you, intending to chop you into minced meat, yet you deliver yourself right to our doorstep!"

News from Qishi Mansion had not yet reached this place; they were unaware that seven Ancient Saints had perished. Cold gleams flashed in their eyes.

In normal times, who would dare cause trouble here? One would certainly go out of their way to avoid it. They were known as one of the Ten Great Ferocious Clans, their fearsome reputation echoing throughout the Ancient Era, and confronting them invariably led to a clan-annihilating bloodbath.

"You've come at just the right time," someone laughed. "We heard you once slaughtered a Saint. Do you intend to establish your might here at our Stone Clan today? Then we'll grant your wish, hahaha..."

Now, everyone in the world knew of Ye Fan's terrifying and extraordinary nature; he was not to be provoked by anyone below the Saint realm. However, by actively seeking trouble and delivering himself to their doorstep, he was effectively courting death.

The Stone Clan was notoriously fierce and naturally had Ancient Saints guarding them; otherwise, how could they be called a Royal Clan? Even if he were mighty, he wouldn't be able to stir up any waves here.

"Human Sacred Body, you truly have nine lives," said the Stone Clan member. "You probably don't know, but one of our clan's Ancient Saints went to Central Province to intercept and kill you. We didn't expect you hadn't ascended the Five-Colored Altar, otherwise you would have perished long ago."

The Stone Clan commander guarding the mountain gate shook his head, lamenting Ye Fan's good fortune. A chilling glint appeared in his eyes as he said, "Too bad, you're choosing to walk the path of death yourself."

Ye Fan burst into laughter, then sneered, "Your news is too outdated. Don't you know about the earth-shattering changes that happened today? Seven Ancient Saints perished in Central Province in a single day!"

"Nonsense! A dying man still spouting alarmist talk," the commander said, shaking his head.

However, from afar came a long cry as a stone eagle streaked across the sky, swiftly approaching and emitting a panicked spiritual wave.

"This is bad!" the spiritual wave cried. "Our clan's Ancient Saint has perished in Central Province, and a great enemy is about to enter the Northern Region, coming right to our doorstep to kill us!"

"Poof!"

Ye Fan extended a finger, unleashing a golden light that caused the stone eagle to explode. Stones and blood splattered, and the spiritual message ceased.

"Go, report to the Ancestral King! The Human Sacred Body has come to his death," the commander ordered, his expression changing. Though a Half-Saint, he dared not confront Ye Fan.

It was known throughout the world today that apart from a few Ancient Emperor's children like Huang Xudao and the Dragon Girl of Myriad Dragon's Nest, no one below the Saint realm could contend with him.

"No need to announce us. We'll go in ourselves," Ye Fan said with a roar. Golden vitality surged across the sky as he transformed into a streak of light, rushing forward.

"Thud!", "Thud!"...

He began a massacre outside the Stone Clan's mountain gate, exploding Stone Clan powerhouses with every punch. He was utterly unbridled, and no one could stop him, not even for a single step.

"Has chaos truly arrived?" a majestic voice echoed. "A mere Path-Slayer dares to stir up trouble at our Stone Clan? Do ants think they can bite an elephant to death?"

A hazy sacred radiance appeared in mid-air, slowly descending and enveloping the newcomer. He appeared like a god, transcendent from the mortal world.

The Stone Clan's Saint appeared, raising a hand to grab Ye Fan, saying, "You are merely a fortunate ant. Had it not been for a missed opportunity, my clan brother would have crushed you in Central Province."

"Is that so? Your Stone Clan is quite imposing," the old mansion lord of Qishi Mansion retorted as he slapped out, blocking the Saint. "You came to my Qishi Mansion to kill people and even tried to seize the Five-Colored Altar left by an Ancient Great Emperor. Today, we demand an explanation."

"A Human Ancient Saint?!" The newcomer revealed his true form: a being of flesh and blood with a head of thick yellow hair, radiating heavenly might, with surging vitality that made the cosmos rumble.

"Reporting to the Clan Master," the commander guarding the mountain gate said, "the stone eagle just transmitted a message claiming that all seven Ancient Saints from the various Royal Clans who went to Central Province have perished. We don't know if it's true."

"What?!" The Stone Clan Master was instantly stunned.

"This is terrible! All the Saints have bled out and perished in Central Province!" From afar, terrified shouts could be heard as someone flew towards them.

The entire Stone Clan was shocked. What a monumental event! Their news was undeniably delayed, as they only realized the gravity of the situation at this very moment.

"You... Who are you?" The Stone Clan Master stared at Gai Jiuyou. The more he looked, the more his heart trembled, and his hairs stood on end.

"My name is Gai Jiuyou. I am here to reason with you," Gai Jiuyou said, stepping forward.

"What?! The Human Race's... Gai Jiuyou?!" The Stone Clan Master was terrified, nearly trembling. He never expected that the very being who caused deep concern among the Ancient Race's Great Saints had come knocking. His body quickly petrified, turning him into a stone man, his defensive power reaching an astonishing level.

"This is bad! Gai Jiuyou has entered the Northern Region and intends to establish his might by killing the Ten Royal Clans..." From afar, several figures appeared, rushing to deliver the news.

It wasn't that their news was overly delayed, but rather that Ye Fan and his group moved too quickly. Although they spent a considerable amount of time searching for the Ancient Race's dwelling places, they still arrived slightly faster than the news could travel.

"Invincible Human Supremacy, you cannot do this..." The Stone Clan Master, who had just been awe-inspiring, like a divine being bathed in sacred radiance, calmly descending from the sky, was now trembling.

Such a Human Supremacy had arrived. A mere wave of his hand would be enough to annihilate their entire clan, wiping them clean from this world!

This was the disparity in strength!

Although he was an Ancient Saint, capable of looking down upon the world, grasping the moon from the sky, and refining stars from outside the domain—almost omnipotent, regarding all beings as ants!

Yet, facing this sickly old man, he had no fighting spirit whatsoever, terrified to his core, his body trembled.

It wasn't that he was too weak, but that Gai Jiuyou emanated divine might, with strands of vital energy emerging and locking onto him, causing a terror in the Stone Clan Master that originated from his very soul.

"No! Ah..." He let out a loud cry. Within the domain field emitted by Gai Jiuyou, his petrified body rapidly cracked, and then exploded with a bang, blood raining down.

Silence fell over the surroundings. The Stone Clan members were all terrified, gripped by extreme fear, trembling in trepidation.

This was their Clan Master, capable of ascending to the nine heavens and descending into the netherworld, who had dominated the world for five thousand years, and was renowned even among Ancestral Kings. To ordinary beings, he should have been a supreme and invincible existence.

Yet at this moment, Gai Jiuyou did not physically strike. He merely unleashed a domain field, which shattered the Stone Clan Master, whose defensive power was unmatched in the world, utterly annihilating him.

Ye Fan and the old Saint from Qishi Mansion were also deeply shaken. This level of cultivation was one that even Ancient Saints could only gaze at from afar. He was a Supremacy who could rival the unparalleled heroes of ancient history.

Gai Jiuyou walked forward, not striking again. The Stone Clan powerhouses all retreated, and after a few steps, they collapsed to the ground, as if facing a true god.

In the distant sky, a faint fluctuation appeared; an Ancient Saint had opened a domain gate, intending to traverse the void and escape.

"Boom!"

Gai Jiuyou struck out with one hand, annihilating that area. An Ancient Saint screamed, turning into blood, dust, and ash, utterly annihilated in both form and spirit.

The Stone Clan was terrified. Their clan had a total of three Ancient Saints, all of whom had now been annihilated. This was tantamount to the arrival of a clan-exterminating disaster!

"Since this old man has made a move, none of those who humiliated the Saints of my Human Race shall live," he stated. The aged words, devoid of emotional fluctuations and spoken plainly, silenced the entire area.

The Stone Clan members trembled and all knelt on the ground, crushed by a supreme aura, unable to move even slightly. The newcomer could annihilate their entire clan dozens or even hundreds of times over.

However, Gai Jiuyou did not attack them. His primary target this time was the Ancient Saints; he did not wish to indiscriminately kill the innocent.

"I found a treasure!" The old mansion lord of Qishi Mansion, like an old fox, beamed with delight, even his eyebrows seeming to dance. In his hand were four broken stone fragments, each about the size of a palm, ancient and mysterious, with patterns etched upon them.

"Fragments of the Holy Spirit Divine Robe?!" Gai Jiuyou exclaimed in surprise, then nodded.

Ye Fan was astonished; these were indeed excellent items! Holy Spirits were supreme beings who dared to challenge Ancient Great Emperors. Since the Stone Clan was descended from a union of a Holy Spirit and an Ancient Race member, it made sense that they possessed such peerless treasures. These were ultimate defensive artifacts.

Gai Jiuyou remained still, while the old mansion lord of Qishi Mansion and Ye Fan extensively looted the Stone Clan, searching for spoils of war and acquiring many valuable materials.

"Let's go. To the next stop," Gai Jiuyou spoke. His aged body was not imposing, but his back was remarkably straight. He stepped forward, entering the domain gate.

Eight thousand years ago, he was peerlessly magnificent, with a majestic stature. Now, his body was no longer young, his vitality withered, and even his eyes were clouded. A generation's hero had completely aged. Ye Fan's heart trembled, feeling the twilight of a hero.

An hour later, all Saints of the Azure Ghost Clan were annihilated!

Two hours later, all Ancient Saints of the Violet Lightning Clan were killed!

Three hours later, all Ancestral Kings of the Divine Wheel Clan were executed, not one escaping!

The Eastern Wasteland was shaken, the Ancient Race was terrified and trembling in fear. The entire world was in an uproar as the Human Supremacy made his move, brandishing his sword against the Ancient Race, his peerless brilliance illuminating the entire land!