Chapter 1134: Dao City

Chapter 1135: Dao City

“It really is the Primeval Life Stone!” many members of the Fan family exclaimed, deeply agitated and their hearts pounding with excitement.

It was entirely silver-white, not particularly dazzling, yet it became the sole focus of the universe, drawing everyone's gaze. Its life force gradually intensified, and a dense chaotic aura permeated the area, transforming it into a primal land.

“Excellent!” Fan Zhou praised. This was a divine stone, powerful enough to stand alongside the Destiny Rock, capable of replacing other main ingredients, and a heavenly treasure for refining the most potent divine liquid.

It wasn't very large, yet it could absorb and release star rivers, causing the entire universe to undulate. It possessed a powerful life pulsation, as if breathing like a person.

Legend has it that this stone originated in the primordial era, a mythical product. Few have been found throughout the cosmos, from ancient times to the present.

The fist-sized stone was entirely silver-white. Upon closer inspection, one could discern fine lines, the Primeval Life Veins, which held the ultimate secrets of “life.”

Certain rare minerals used to refine the strongest evolution fluid are sometimes replaced by other substances because some divine main ingredients are unobtainable. Finding a Primeval Life Stone, for instance, is considered a miracle.

Not to mention refining it, even holding it daily and slowly contemplating it would yield immense benefits, leading to epiphanies, understanding the profound mysteries of life, and extending one's lifespan.

At this moment, Ye Fan was suddenly startled. He sensed a faint trace of a familiar aura, and the words “Primeval Ancient Mine” appeared in his mind.

“This wondrous stone actually has an aura similar to the Primeval Ancient Mine!” he thought, deeply shocked.

In that instant, it felt as if eons had passed. His gaze transcended time and space, as if seeing through the star sea, to the ancient mine within the forbidden zone of life.

“It’s from there… the Primeval Life Stone!”

Ye Fan recalled the scene he witnessed when he trespassed into the forbidden zone years ago. On that night, the divine mine seemed to swallow the heavens and earth, starlight cascaded down, and ancient corpses floated within.

In an instant, he glimpsed a secret of the Primeval Ancient Mine, a chilling realization that left him momentarily dazed.

“Even if the people from the Primordial Demon Star Sea are powerful, they couldn’t possibly invade the Primeval Ancient Mine!” Ye Fan murmured to himself.

“Haha…” Fan Zhou laughed heartily, his red hair flowing wildly like dancing flames. His physique was robust and imposing, and his entire being exuded an eerie yet powerful aura. He felt immensely pleased.

Fan Tian, Fan Xian, and the rest of the clan members also shared in the genuine joy. With such a powerful divine treasure, refining the most potent precious liquid would soon be within reach.

The people from the Primordial Demon Star Sea, however, looked utterly defeated. Their long journey had been fraught with danger; they had encountered a formidable life form in an ancient lair, barely escaping with their lives as even their sacred vessel was nearly torn apart. Now, to have the Primeval Life Stone intercepted midway, left them disheartened and full of resentment.

“Buzz!”

Five-element divine light shot from Fan Zhou’s palm, drawing the Primeval Life Stone towards him. The star river also descended, a vast expanse of shimmering white, as the fist-sized divine stone pulsed like a heart, instantly making his life force surge like a boundless ocean.

Fan Zhou put away the Primeval Life Stone, the star river vanished, and everyone recovered from their astonishment. Ye Fan sighed inwardly, realizing that only such miraculous, heaven-defying objects could be used to refine the most potent precious liquid.

“Fan Zhou, I hope you keep your promise,” Mo Zhan said.

“Rest assured, I always keep my word. I won’t harm your lives. Our two clans have been allies since ancient times; how could I annihilate you?” Fan Zhou replied, feeling content.

The people from the Primordial Demon Star Sea inwardly cursed him, their faces expressionless. Under the circumstances, they had no choice but to bow their heads and remain silent.

“Return to Paradise!” Fan Tian commanded. One by one, warships gleaming with cold metallic luster fell into formation, arranged neatly.

A stargate was constructed, surrounded by numerous massive meteorite fragments. The colossal warships flew into it in an orderly fashion, beginning their journey home.

Paradise, a small planet, was originally devoid of life and water, truly a dead star.

However, an ancient saint had transformed it into a pure land, opening up a miniature world within it. They planted countless plants and trees, creating a vibrant and energetic space.

This was the home of the marauders, a persistent headache for various major powers who wished to flatten it, yet it always remained standing.

The massive fleet returned, entering the atmosphere above the asteroid. Looking down from above, a magnificent landscape of mountains and rivers was enveloped by a light screen, while other regions remained barren and desolate.

“This is a small world left behind by a great saint who transcended,” Fan Xian explained. “It’s located on this asteroid, and with enough time, it could evolve into a true life-bearing planet.”

Ye Fan was surprised. If a minor world created by a Great Saint could evolve into a vibrant continent, then an ancient Great Emperor creating a true, massive life-bearing planet would certainly be no problem.

Below were various defenses; every strategic point was inscribed with divine patterns, and fortresses were equipped with saint-grade artifacts, making the asteroid as impenetrable as a copper wall and iron fortress.

The massive fleet returned and landed. In front of the colossal buildings, many people cheered. Upon learning of the Primeval Life Stone’s capture, the entire base erupted in excitement.

“The Destiny Stone, a miraculous object destined for us, is now in our possession! This signifies that heaven is on our side!”

“The Primeval Life Stone, an auspicious stone from the creation of heaven and earth, inscribed with the mysteries of longevity, is also ours! This truly explains everything!”

“We shall refine the precious liquid, cultivate the strongest physiques in the universe, let glory shine throughout the Eternal Kingdom, and forge an immortal legend!”

Fan Zhou and several middle-aged men spoke passionately and inspiringly, filling everyone with hope and anticipation, and a resolve to protect everything.

“Time… it will only take a few months. The most potent divine liquid will be produced because we possess ancient methods and ingenious formulas from ancient deities for refining immortal elixirs, which can significantly shorten the process.”

“This time, merits will be rewarded. Those who are exceptionally capable and can bring prosperity to our clan will receive generous rewards, including grants of the divine liquid!”

A fierce surge of desire swept through the Paradise pure land. Everyone yearned for the strongest evolution fluid, knowing how incredibly precious it was, with only a select few able to obtain it.

As for the general populace, what they might receive were merely diluted versions of the elixirs. Even these were extremely valuable, and people would fight fiercely to secure a spot.

From that day onward, the titans among the marauders came forward one after another, vying for a quota for their descendants, as this concerned their future.

Dao City was an important city on this continent, rich in spiritual energy. Its structures were densely covered with saint-grade law patterns, allowing it to withstand numerous wars without falling.

Skyscrapers rose majestically throughout the city, standing closely together. At night, the twinkling lights made it resemble a dreamlike metropolis.

In a region where traces of grand dao emerged and saint artifacts surged, such a massive city with a modern urban atmosphere left Ye Fan momentarily dazed, as if he were dreaming.

He even saw some buildings with architectural styles similar to those on Earth, which brought back many memories and made him pause.

“Hey, who’s that kid walking with Miss Fan Xian? He looks awfully high and mighty,” a drunken cultivator approached.

Ye Fan, Fan Xian, and Baldy entered a building resembling a bar—a place of relaxation for the marauders, a haven after every life-and-death battle.

Here, one could find exquisite divine wine, beautiful women of exceptional grace, and all sorts of characters. It was a chaotic mix of people.

Fan Xian rarely frequented such places. When a group of drunken men saw her arrive, they immediately howled like wolves and swarmed around her.

Among them were several young powerhouses of unusual status, all descendants of Paradise’s titans. Although they hadn’t contributed much to acquiring the Primeval Life Stone, each of them desperately wanted to obtain the strongest evolution fluid.

“Miss, I heard Uncle Fan Zhou might heavily reward this person this time. Who is he, and why does he get to consume the strongest evolution fluid?” someone slurred, reeking of alcohol.

Fan Xian replied, “He rescued me from danger, which allowed me to relay the news of the Primeval Life Stone to Paradise. Furthermore, he participated in this expedition and performed exceptionally, so he is qualified to receive the evolution fluid.”

“For so many years, the strongest evolution fluid has not been successfully refined due to the scarcity of divine minerals. Now that this precious liquid is finally about to reappear in the world, how can an outsider be allowed to share it?”

Even with the rarest divine objects like the Destiny Rock and Primeval Life Stone, only a limited amount of immortal liquid could be refined, meaning very few could be granted a share.

It was said that no more than eight members of the younger generation would be qualified to partake, leading to fierce competition. An unknown outsider, without status or background, suddenly getting involved irked many people.

“If it weren’t for him, we likely wouldn’t have obtained the Primeval Life Stone. While he was fighting, all of you were here drinking and enjoying yourselves. What right do you have to criticize?” Fan Xian scoffed.

She was tall and slender. Beneath her short purple skirt, a pair of fair, long, beautiful legs gleamed with a pearly luster, looking particularly striking in the dim hall. Her vibrant red hair shone brightly, her delicate face was captivatingly soft, and her large eyes were lively, making her seem like a queen of the night who had descended upon them.

At this moment, a hint of mockery played on her lips. Her fair arms moved gracefully, her slender waist subtly twisted, revealing a small patch of pale skin around her navel. She sat nimbly on a high stool, her long legs entwined, exuding a unique allure.

Not far away, a group of cultivators approached, pushing aside the drunken men to clear a path.

“I heard Sister Fan almost encountered danger. Fortunately, she returned safely.”

The leader was a young man in silver-white metallic battle armor, radiating starlight. He was surrounded and escorted by a group of people.

“It was nothing, just a minor skirmish,” Fan Xian said, her eyes shimmering like a fiery fairy rose blossoming under the moonlight, exuding radiance and unparalleled beauty.

“This is Cao Qing,” Baldy whispered, secretly introducing him to Ye Fan. “He’s originally a young master from a major power in the Eternal Kingdom. He willingly came here to serve as a high-ranking guest official to pursue Miss Fan Xian. He can mobilize significant human and financial resources, and this time, he provided an auxiliary material for refining the precious liquid for the Fan clan.” Baldy added that they had now become acquaintances through their earlier conflict.

Cao Qing appeared very young, with an extraordinary bearing and profound cultivation. He had long silver hair, handsome and aloof, possessing a strong appeal to most women.

“That’s good. This time, I also brought an auxiliary material from my clan. Although this mineral isn’t a rare divine material, I believe the Fan clan might find it useful,” Cao Qing said. He didn’t look at anyone else, his eyes solely on Fan Xian, completely ignoring Ye Fan, Baldy, and the others. His cold, chiseled face was filled with confidence.

“Oh?” Fan Xian said, surprised.

“I’ll take you to see it,” Cao Qing said.

“Alright,” Fan Xian replied, her smile captivating. She uncrossed her entwined, fair, beautiful legs and departed with him, telling Baldy to accompany Ye Fan and help him familiarize himself with the important city.

Under the dim lights, a group of people glared at Ye Fan with ill intent. However, deterred by Fan Xian’s earlier words, no one dared to provoke him or cause trouble.

“Bang!”

Suddenly, the colossal door of the building shattered. Ten zhang high and cast from mixed divine gold, it was kicked apart. Each fragment, taller than a man and half a meter thick, flew towards Ye Fan.

“An inferior outsider dares to snatch a spot? Get lost back to where you came from!”

A tall figure flew in mid-air, black hair dishevelled, eyes silver-gray and cold. He looked down condescendingly and stomped his foot towards Ye Fan’s skull.