Chapter 1142: Breakthrough

**Chapter 1143: Breakthrough**

The boundless universe, a brilliant galaxy, vast and endless. Ye Fan stood in the cosmos, surrounded by emptiness and void.

The universe is sometimes desolate, sometimes vibrant—a contradictory unity.

Ye Fan felt the vastness of the boundless universe and remained still for a long time. He was adjusting his state, ensuring both his physical body and spiritual will reached their optimal condition.

He understood that this time he would surely break through. The shackles that had plagued him for over half a year would be shattered, and today, he would surge forward.

Under normal circumstances, the further a cultivator progresses, the more difficult their path becomes. If reaching one level takes ten years, then reaching the next might take thirty, or even fifty years.

How long had it been since his last advancement? Only a year or two, yet he was about to break through again. It was nothing short of a miracle!

In the void of the universe, he took out the Five-Colored Divine Bottle, pulled out its stopper, and a brilliant light surged forth, transforming into a cloud of mist that enveloped him, becoming streams of five-colored divine radiance.

"It's here, and its effect is truly immense!" Ye Fan exclaimed in awe.

At this moment, the Five-Colored Divine Bottle continuously emanated misty aura, all transformed from liquid, flowing out on its own and entering his body.

He was like someone who had eaten a Ginseng Fruit; all his pores opened and closed, and tiny rays of light pulsed in and out, making him shimmer with colorful light, dazzling to behold.

Boom! A tremendous sound erupted as his golden blood boiled within him, spontaneously emitting the divine sound of thunder and lightning. This part of the universe resonated, producing various strange phenomena.

It was not a heavenly tribulation, nor a fluctuation of divine power, nor any special spell or divine ability. It was merely his physical body's self-reaction; his golden physique was pulsating as if performing a mysterious body technique, causing the void to tear open.

This was a terrifying sight. There were no destructive tribulation penalties; merely Ye Fan's physical body vibrating. Yet, this normal tremor, cleansing his flesh and blood, was enough to shatter cosmic space!

Ye Fan's whole body glowed, emitting streams of golden lightning. It seemed as if chaotic lightning bolts were striking, but in reality, it was just his physical body emitting light.

Soon, his bone joints also began to shift, as if undergoing a blood-changing and bone-forging process. A roar erupted within him, louder than the sound of a mighty river or a surging tsunami.

His physical body emitted immeasurable light, becoming the sole presence in the empty universe. All suns, moons, and stars ceased to exist; only he remained, dazzling to the extreme.

Boom! The next moment, the pulsation of his physique and the burst of blazing golden light became even more terrifying. His physical body's instinctive power shattered the vacuum, turning the area into a black hole that instantaneously devoured all light!

The third-stage evolution fluid was a miraculous substance. It had completely dissolved the divine substances from the Heavenly Mandate Rock, the Meteorite Withered Vine Heart, and the Primordial Life Stone, and was mixed with numerous fragments of the Great Dao.

Its effect was astonishing. It was a glorious illumination that, in an instant, made one feel as if they had experienced eons!

Ye Fan's entire being, from physical body to spirit, was nourished. Various Dao traces permeated him, allowing him to observe the secrets of creation. Being in the cosmic galaxy, he felt even closer to this Dao.

Ye Fan closed his eyes and concentrated, comprehending the Dao, tempering his divine consciousness, purifying his flesh and blood, and forging his divine bones. He progressed step by step along a unique Great Dao, venturing further and further.

He observed the paths of his predecessors but forged his own path. He witnessed the secrets of the cosmic starry sky and experienced his own fruition, forging his extraordinary physique and cultivation.

The Five-Colored Divine Bottle burst open, and all the evolution fluid surged out. It transformed into a misty immortal qi, truly like an immortal elixir refined by ancient deities, its mystery and potent efficacy astounding the world.

Milky white immortal qi swirled around, then diffused into various colored lights, submerging Ye Fan and emitting the grand sounds of the Great Dao, causing this part of the universe to rumble and resonate.

Finally, the black hole disappeared. Ye Fan's entire skeleton rattled, his divine consciousness was incredibly condensed, and the golden figure meditating within his glabella was flawless, crystalline, and translucent.

A terrifying bolt of lightning descended from the heavens, striking him. The tribulation had begun; he had finally achieved a breakthrough!

None of this was unexpected, because he had felt it coming recently. He had only needed a slight push to break through the shackles. Now, with the third-stage evolution fluid in hand, there was no longer any suspense; advancing another step instantly became a reality.

This was a terrifying world of lightning, covering the sky and earth, descending from above the boundless universe, as if a divine realm existed, closely controlling everything and making it appear so terrifying.

Countless lightning bolts, each tearing open the void, illuminated the dark universe with brilliance, transforming it into a divine kingdom!

Ye Fan began a tribulation of unprecedented scale but faced it calmly, without any fear or sense of danger. He tempered his physical body in the thunderous storm, purified the golden figure, forged his own Tripod Marks, and continuously grew stronger.

Yes, he could clearly perceive that he had grown many times stronger, with an all-encompassing improvement. His spiritual perception, combat power, and other aspects had all entered a new realm, bearing a trace of a Saint's aura and might.

The grand tribulation began, boundless and tyrannical. It was a cosmic marvel, as if stars were shattering, creating a terrifying, boundless, and magnificent cosmic spectacle.

"God, what am I seeing?" "Is there a war between deities happening there? Have many galaxies been destroyed? Why is it so brilliant and terrifying?"

On a magnificent astronomical observatory on the Eternal Main Star, a man exclaimed. He had accidentally captured this scene and felt incredibly shocked.

Although the distance was extremely vast, their technology was unparalleled. They captured the magnificent spectacle of lightning interweaving and galaxies surging there.

"It's truly unbelievable, those are bolts of lightning happening in the cosmic void. God, I'm not dreaming, am I? It's really happening! Oh, no, there seems to be a figure in that light. Is he a demon? How can he withstand such power?"

At the same time, in other parts of the Eternal Main Star, some people also witnessed this scene, all shocked and discussing animatedly.

However, no one could clearly see the person within. The heavenly tribulation was terrifying, containing divine patterns of the Great Dao; even with the most advanced technological means, it was impossible to reconstruct a clear image.

"Even ancient Saints might not cause such a huge commotion. Could it really be as the legends say, that an ancient deity has resurrected from the dark cosmos and is now returning?"

On the Eternal Main Star, many people speculated. Some uploaded the witnessed scene to the star-net, quickly spreading it across the world and sparking a major discussion.

True experts were shaken and terrified. They were certain someone was undergoing tribulation. If they weren't mistaken, it must be the most terrifying mixed grand tribulation, such as the Chaos Tribulation, Five-Elements Tribulation, or Taiyin Tribulation. Even Saints might perish.

"Go quickly and see what kind of astonishing figure has appeared. We won't disturb them, we'll just quietly observe."

Ye Fan's tribulation alerted the people of a distant starfield—the Eternal Main Star. Separated by a sea of stars, it was extremely far away, yet it caused a huge uproar.

He had no idea he had become the center of attention, drawing the gaze of countless individuals from the heart of this universe. That great star was boundless and vast, with a population in the billions. Its civilization was immensely powerful, with both the Great Dao and technology flourishing, which was why some people could witness the extraordinary sights in the deepest parts of the cosmos.

"Young Master, we have invited the Shadow Guest, whose tracking abilities are unrivaled in the Immortal Feather Star Sea. He possesses a unique ability to sense where an enemy is. He has never failed." The old servant in gray was reporting to Cao Qing.

The Shadow Guest was a mysterious expert. He possessed an innate divine ability: by sensing with his mind, he could pinpoint anyone's location.

Many had sought his services. Over the years, his price had become increasingly exorbitant, and few could afford him. Cao Qing and his group had hired him at any cost to obtain the Undying Golden Blood.

In fact, he was indeed an extraordinary individual. In the realm of tracking, he was practically unmatched, if not the best, in the Eternal Realm. While Ye Fan was undergoing tribulation, he was performing a spatial leap, navigating towards this starfield.

He was a super expert. His appearance here, piloting an Ancient Saint Mech, naturally caused some fluctuations. This powerful aura was suffocating.

However, before the heavenly tribulation, it seemed less significant. Ye Fan immediately sensed it, seeing the ten-zhang-tall mech in the distance. It was extremely advanced and terrifying, inscribed with numerous Great Dao patterns, and equipped with the most advanced spatial leap technology crystals.

"Boom!" Ye Fan immediately charged forward, instantly attacking. The newcomer, piloting an Ancient Saint Mech, was definitely a powerful deterrence; his instincts detected hostility.

The Shadow Guest was stunned. He had just emerged from the star gate when he saw such a vast heavenly tribulation. He was momentarily bewildered, and seeing the tribulation approaching, he immediately retreated.

But it was too late. The heavenly tribulation was like a sea, descending overwhelmingly, instantly causing the Ancient Saint Mech to spark and suffer a heavy blow!

"Bang!" Ye Fan transformed into a golden bolt of lightning, tearing through the void to arrive beside the mech. He used the heavenly tribulation to blast open the war mech in a simple yet brutal manner, striking the Shadow Guest half-dead and seizing him.

The mech was left in ruins, and the Shadow Guest was killed!

While many on the Eternal Main Star watched and a fervent discussion raged on the star-net, Ye Fan's tribulation was nearing its end. In an instant, he traversed countless miles. When all the lightning vanished, he crossed the sky with the shattered mech and completely disappeared.

He feared that the commotion from his tribulation was too great, and that after such a long time, alerting more people would lead to greater trouble.

In fact, not long after he disappeared, Saint Ships from the Eternal Main Star performed spatial leaps, coming here to observe and investigate, but unfortunately, they found nothing.

"Cao Qing... you want to kill me and obtain my precious golden blood. This time, I'll see this through with you!"

Ye Fan had only taken a year or two since his last advancement and had successfully broken through again, standing on the eighth small step of Dao Severing. It was truly a miracle!

Normally speaking, he would still need thirty years, or even longer.

At this moment, every inch of his flesh and blood shimmered with precious light, filled with power capable of obliterating any Dao Severing cultivator. He even felt he could challenge an Ancient Saint.

Having successfully passed the tribulation, his strength had reached a new peak!

Ye Fan felt that this starfield was his place of enlightenment. If he could find the fourth, or even fifth, stage evolution fluid, he might be able to continuously advance, with no end to his breakthroughs!

Ye Fan returned to Paradise with the shattered mech. Without saying a word, he headed directly for Cao Qing's courtyard, without any disguise, intending to unleash a massacre.

"Huh, you're still alive? You disappeared from the Paradise Pure Land; I thought you were dead." On the way, an annoying voice sounded. Ye Fan had just returned and encountered Duoluo. This was a clear provocation.

Beside him was an old woman. A killing intent flashed in her eye sockets and then vanished; her gaze was extremely cold.

Ye Fan's expression immediately darkened. His spiritual perception was incredibly sharp, and he confirmed that the old woman was the one who had piloted the black mech and ambushed him in the Pure Land.

"You're really lucky to be alive. I wonder if you'll survive next time." Duoluo laughed wildly, extremely arrogant, raising his chin and walking away, showing Ye Fan his back.

"I've tolerated you for a long time. Now I can finally make my move." Ye Fan closed in.

"What do you want? This is the Paradise Pure Land, and I am Fan Xian's cousin. If you dare to harm me, you're seeking death!" Duoluo watched him warily, but remained arrogant and overbearing.

"Pfft!" A flash of blood light streaked by. Ye Fan's speed was incredibly fast; a golden bolt of lightning flashed, and Duoluo's head, that of a Dao Severing triple-heaven cultivator, flew off, with blood splattering high.