Chapter 1141: Oppression

“This outsider bastard, how does he deserve the third-stage evolution fluid? Even I’m not qualified to take it, yet he was chosen!”

Duoluo, a blue-haired man usually elegant and refined in his demeanor, now wore a ferocious expression, his fair face filled with malice. He violently smashed a stemmed wine glass onto the ground, the bright red wine spilling everywhere like blood.

He had already made a move, launching an attack on a holy artifact warship late one night while Ye Fan was comprehending the Dao, but Fanzhou stopped him, preventing the assault. He was a powerful in-law of the Fan clan, young but exceptionally strong, having transcended the Dao many years prior. His pursuit of Fan Xian made him incredibly hostile towards people like Ye Fan.

An old woman stood nearby, head bowed, and said, “Young Master, it’s all too late. Fanzhou has already personally delivered the third-stage evolution fluid. That young man will likely make a breakthrough soon. It’s said he possesses indestructible golden blood, which will be very valuable!”

“I really want to drain all the golden blood from his body myself. Damn it, where did he come from? If I find out which ancient star he originated from, I’ll flatten it.” Duoluo paced back and forth in agitation.

Suddenly, a mysterious fluctuation emanated from the sky, and a massive star gate appeared. It looked as if cast from purple-gold, with starlight shimmering within, connecting to an unknown star field.

“The star gate has appeared! This is the Fan clan’s ancient sage patriarch summoning some of the direct descendants.” Duoluo looked up in surprise.

“So, Fanzhou and the others are leaving? This... this might be an opportunity!” The old woman’s eyes gleamed with a crazed light.

“You mean... wouldn’t that be too radical and risky?” Duoluo asked, his voice trembling.

Two cold, dim lights shot from the old woman’s eye sockets. She said, “That is the third-stage evolution fluid, something that would make all the kings and magnates fight tooth and nail for it. Fanzhou is leaving, and he certainly won’t feel at ease with him breaking through alone... Why not seize the opportunity right in front of us? If Young Master obtains it, he could soar to great heights!”

Indeed, this was the case. The direct descendants of the Fan clan, especially several magnates, all rose immediately and rushed towards the star gate upon seeing it.

“Don’t be in a hurry to break through. Wait for me to return and guard you, to prevent any accidents,” Fanzhou said, then frowned as if remembering something. He added, “It’s not good to keep the evolution fluid with you; it might attract great trouble. Put it back for now, and you should also enter the secret land. We’ll discuss everything when I return.”

In recent days, there had been attempts on Ye Fan’s life, some by powerful Semi-Saints piloting super ancient saint mechs. If Ye Fan were allowed to break through on his own outside, it would likely lead to a fatal disaster.

“Alright,” Ye Fan nodded.

Fanzhou and the several magnates wasted no time, rushing towards the sky and vanishing into the star gate in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, Ye Fan entered the Fan clan’s Pure Land, a highly important place, normally inaccessible to outsiders. Only Fan Xian, Fan Tian, and others were permitted entry.

“What?! Isn’t that too risky, attacking the Pure Land immediately?” Duoluo was stunned; the magnates had just left, and such an outrageous move now shocked him greatly.

“He just stepped into the Pure Land and hasn’t gone deep into the important areas yet. It’s the only chance to seize the divine fluid!” the old woman said gravely. From where she stood, she could clearly see several figures within the Pure Land ahead.

“This is too audacious!” Duoluo was very uneasy.

“I am willing to act. If anything goes wrong, I will never implicate Young Master,” the old woman stated.

“Good. Kill him cleanly and take the third-stage evolution fluid!” Duoluo said chillingly, his expression quickly turning cold and ruthless. He continued, “I’ll go ask Grandpa to come out of seclusion; he can erase all traces afterward. Perhaps we should leave the Fan clan and seek refuge with that person on the Eternal Main Star. With the divine fluid in hand, anything is possible.”

He was completely staking everything. This divine fluid could drive even Semi-Saints mad and make the most powerful kings bow down. If he could seize it, it would all be worth it.

The Pure Land was serene, abundant with spiritual qi from plants. Walking through this area, with clouds swirling and mist rising, felt like arriving at an immortal’s dwelling. Among the rocky mountains, divine springs gurgled, and auspicious beasts roamed. Three-legged Golden Crows streaked across the low sky, trailing long streaks of fire, while divine phoenixes with brilliant wings soared, casting colorful light across the air. Various ancient herbs grew everywhere, their fragrance permeating the air. As Ye Fan walked through the Pure Land, he discovered strange creatures roaming, adding a layer of mystery to the place.

Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat, sensing an intense danger, as if something terrible was about to happen.

Without thinking, he instantly shifted thousands of feet away. A black light appeared in his previous spot, piercing through where he had stood, creating a giant hole dozens of miles deep, even breaking through to the underground magma.

A terrifying, silent sneak attack—someone was trying to take his life!

A black mech appeared there, only seven zhang tall, forged entirely from black iron, gleaming with a cold black-gold luster. It held a pitch-black dagger, which, though a dagger for the mech, was still several meters long and enormous to an ordinary person.

“Young man, do you truly think you can possess such a precious fluid? Hand it over.”

This was an ancient saint-level mech, piloted by someone to assassinate Ye Fan. Its attack was equivalent to that of a Saint, boundless in its terror.

“Who dares trespass on the Fan clan’s Pure Land?!” Several elders in front roared in fury.

Bloody incidents sometimes occurred even in this paradise, as they were plunderers, courageous and fierce, often resorting to duels to settle disputes at the slightest disagreement. Yet, no one had dared to attack here before; today broke that long-standing rule.

*Puff!* The black mech was decisive and ruthless, striking mercilessly. With a flick of its pitch-black dagger, it severed the head of the roaring elder, sending blood splattering.

This was an ancient saint-level technique. Even though the elders were extraordinary and immensely powerful, being Fan clan elders, they were still no match.

*Clang!* The black dagger tore through space, shattering the defenses of several elders’ battle armor, instantly killing four elders. Their bodies were torn apart, flesh and blood splattering, their eyes wide in death.

“Enemy attack! To arms!” An elder holding a five-colored divine vase shouted, utterly shocked that someone dared to act this way. He fled with all his might, calling for the powerful experts deep within the Pure Land.

Ye Fan’s heart chilled. The third-stage evolution fluid was indeed precious and extremely rare. This must be an inside job, a gamble of life, implying a rebellion against the Fan clan.

The black mech, over seven zhang tall, was a colossus compared to an ordinary person, yet it moved with the agility of a black lightning bolt. With a *puff*, it tore open the elder’s body, sending bone fragments and internal organs flying in a bloody and brutal display.

The old woman inside the black mech had a crazed gleam in her eyes. She leaped high, reaching for the five-colored divine vase, about to seize it. At the same time, the black dagger in the mech’s other hand slashed towards Ye Fan, a dark light stretching thousands of zhang, filled with boundless malice.

“Die, young man! This fluid is not meant for you; you shouldn’t possess it!”

The black mech was overwhelmingly arrogant and chillingly formidable, feeling immense satisfaction, believing it had cut off Ye Fan’s path to immortality.

However, its voice abruptly ceased. Another mysterious mech appeared, gleaming with crystalline light, wielding a long spear that nearly pierced its palm, blocking its path mid-air and snatching for the five-colored jade vase first.

She wasn’t the only one who had acted!

Others, too, had taken extreme risks, striking viciously at this crucial moment to seize the third-stage evolution fluid. It was simply too tempting, even if it meant a complete break with the Fan clan.

*Boom!* On the other side, another powerful mech attacked, wielding a sharp sword several zhang long, slashing out a cold, eerie light. Its holy artifact fluctuations were violent, striking directly at Ye Fan.

“Kill!” And it wasn’t just one person; another, holding a dragon spear, also attacked, piloting an ancient saint mech with astonishing offensive power, aiming to slaughter Ye Fan, destroying both his body and spirit.

All those who had attacked Ye Fan previously, including Semi-Saints like Xuan Linfeng, had appeared. They were now hidden within mechs, unleashing saint-level power!

This was a great disaster, the situation critical in the extreme. Ye Fan had been on guard for days; had it not been for obtaining the third-stage evolution fluid, he would have left long ago.

Now, all his major enemies had appeared, and attacks came one after another, pushing him into a desperate situation.

With black arrows for defense and the green copper ready, he immediately plunged underground, deep into the dragon veins, activating the inherent power of this paradise!

He narrowly escaped death. Several ancient saint-level attacks plunged dozens of miles underground, shattering many dragon veins and great abysses.

Ye Fan’s blood ran cold. He had narrowly dodged the attacks. He needed to break through with the divine fluid. He didn’t want to endure in this place any longer; it was too passive, difficult to counterattack, and his life was constantly threatened.

On the surface, several mechs clashed, nearly sinking the outer perimeter of the Pure Land as they fought over the five-colored divine vase.

*Clink!* Suddenly, the divine vase chimed, vibrated slightly, and sank into the underground dragon veins.

Ye Fan, using the “Soldier” character technique, snatched the prize from the tiger’s mouth. His true cultivation wasn’t weaker than theirs; he simply wasn’t as powerful as the mechs.

Although the powerful individuals piloting war treasures could unleash ancient saint-level combat power, their mastery of such techniques was somewhat inferior, nowhere near the destructive power possessed by the mechs.

“Who dares to cause trouble in the Pure Land of Paradise?!” In the distance, the Fan clan members roared in fury. A group of old experts rushed over, and a wave of destructive divine light swept through.

None of the mechs lingered in battle; they fled immediately. They didn’t want to be trapped, as that would mean certain death.

“Damn it, that young man isn’t dead? And we didn’t get the evolution fluid!” Duoluo was furious.

The old woman’s eyes were cold and dim. She said, “Several powerful experts made a move, all wanting to seize the evolution fluid, which disrupted our rhythm.”

In another courtyard, Xuan Linfeng said grimly, “That brat escaped yet again, but you won’t live much longer. As long as you remain in this star field, you’ll die sooner or later!”

In a secret chamber, Cao Qing’s expression was grim, his face like carved stone. He said, “I want to obtain his precious blood, but this attempt failed again.”

“This time was too rushed. There won’t be any surprises next time. Soon, his every move will be within our sight, and he’s sure to die,” the grey-robed old man said sinisterly.

The Fan clan members were enraged. Having failed to capture anyone, they naturally didn’t act rashly but merely strengthened their defenses. All decisions would await the return of the magnates.

“He didn’t die, did he?” Fan Xian frowned, elegantly swinging her long, beautiful legs, which entwined like two snow-white snakes.

Deep underground, Ye Fan’s expression was cold. Holding the five-colored divine vase, he meditated within the earth veins for a long time. Once certain there was no threat, he decided to immediately enter space to break through.

“I’ve obtained what I wanted. I won’t hold back any longer. You all... just wait. I’ll make you pay a bloody price, every single one of you!”

He set up a chessboard formation, entered the cosmic starry sky, and continuously traversed it until he was certain he had reached a sufficiently distant place, ready to face his tribulation.

“This starry sky is truly beautiful. It will become the place where I achieve the Dao...”