Chapter 1161: Gold Body Next Generation Plan

Year One, Chapter 162: The Golden Body's Successor Plan

The Immortal Feather Clan of the Qi family pursued Ye Fan, drawing a crowd of followers. Their subsequent appearance truly surprised Ye Fan. He didn't look at "God," nor did he pay attention to the Cao family's hateful stares; instead, his gaze fell upon a few other individuals.

"Did your ancestors embark on the Ultimate Trial Path and eventually settle here permanently?" This was an earth-shattering revelation. He had vaguely heard the old Sage from the Qishi Mansion mention that over the long ages, most who set foot on this path bled out in foreign lands, while a small number stopped halfway. Now, encountering such a group, he couldn't help but be astonished, staring at them intently.

The others showed strange expressions. These were members of the Pluto lineage from the Eternal Main Star, an incredibly powerful and ancient family, with mighty old figures guarding them, making them formidable and not to be provoked – a family capable of rivaling the Cao family.

"Our ancestors' dying wish was to find the way back, to return to our homeland, but tragically, they never achieved it..." a member of the Pluto lineage stated, extending a clear olive branch.

Ye Fan didn't delve into a deep conversation with them, only gaining a preliminary understanding of a secret: the Big Dipper Ancient Star Region was unique, a place even ancient Great Emperors sought. It seemed incredibly difficult for outsiders to find and enter, except through primordial teleportation altars like the Five-Colored Altar. "We have explored for many years but haven't found that return path or determined its coordinates." According to their conjecture, entering that star region might only be possible by chance, as it seemed impossible to measure and was shrouded in an extremely mysterious mist.

Ye Fan's heart stirred; he truly wanted to embark on a journey with the Pluto Clan. There were many things he wished to understand: about the path ahead, about events tens of thousands of years ago, and about the Eternal Main Star. However, he ultimately dismissed the idea, realizing he needed to proceed with caution. So many years had passed, and the Pluto Clan must have long been assimilated, evident from their reliance on mother ships and warships.

Ye Fan looked back and saw the ancient mirror in Fan Zhou's hand again. He sighed internally, knowing he had to go there; it concerned the 'Big and Small Moons.' Even if it was a dragon's den or a tiger's lair, he had to brave it. Of course, he wasn't overly worried. If pushed to a dead end, fighting with all his might, there was still hope of escape.

He turned back, looked at "God," and subtly indicated that he might consider joining, but currently needed time to handle some matters with the Fan Clan. Afterward, he politely thanked the Pluto Clan, stating that he would certainly visit once his current affairs were concluded. All of this was merely leveraging influence. If these two organizations were interested in him, they would surely exert pressure on Heaven, making them wary and hesitant to act.

In fact, the Fan Clan didn't want to go to extremes, as a living first-generation Indestructible Golden Body was far more valuable than a corpse. Only the Cao family's eyes blazed with fury, yet they dared not approach. Ye Fan was now a target of recruitment for all factions, and if they attacked him in this foreign domain, they would surely gain nothing.

Despite the Qi family's explanations and numerous efforts, they couldn't persuade Ye Fan to leave with them. At best, they only managed to ease relations, which was somewhat disappointing. But there was nothing to be done. Qi Yun'en had repaid kindness with enmity first, and the hawkish faction had pursued him afterward; it was truly excessive and unkind.

A tense standoff and battle thus came to an end. As the smoke cleared, the tension dissipated, and everyone witnessed a harmonious scene. Ye Fan was about to travel to Heaven. Both "God" and the Pluto Clan had voiced their opinions, which weren't direct threats, but rather a subtle warning: if the Fan Clan dared to harm him, they would incur their wrath. Even the Saint, Fan Yuntong, was extremely wary of the organization "God," as there had been more than one incident of Saints being slaughtered, all perpetrated by its members.

Ye Fan, who was initially a hunted target, had now become one of the most coveted physiques in people's eyes. Factions were vying to recruit him at any cost, making him a prized asset. The dramatic shift in his circumstances evoked sighs of wonder.

Heaven was merely a minor world opened by an ancient Saint, integrated with an asteroid, evolving into a pure land. It was not considered a true life-originating star. Returning here, it was vastly different from his previous visit. Ye Fan was now an honored guest, no longer a mere retainer expected to serve the clan, and was treated with respect. Of course, many greeted him reluctantly, secretly wishing to flay him alive. His previous rampage had caused great dissatisfaction among many of the clan's disciples. But now, things were entirely different. Times had changed. Even Fan Zhou treated him with politeness, not superiority. Even the peerlessly beautiful Fan Xian greeted him with a smile, though her true thoughts remained unknown.

"That brat destroyed several of our ancient Saint war tools and stole our deity's Five-Colored Secret Power Seeds, and now he's treated as an honored guest! Damn him!" Some were indignant and wanted to speak out, but were immediately suppressed by hidden masters who had been observing everything, warning them not to cause trouble. Undoubtedly, this left many feeling frustrated. They wished to rush forward and teach Ye Fan a lesson but couldn't, only able to stare in exasperation.

"What? Miss Fan Xian might marry him? This isn't real, it must be an illusion!" "I'll kill that brat! What right does he have to marry our clan's 'Immortal Pearl'?" Upon hearing this news, many young people couldn't sit still. Not all of Heaven's raiders bore the Fan surname, and Fan Xian was their dream goddess.

"Suppress them!" Regarding such unrest, Fan Zhou merely uttered these two words. Now, intending to win over Ye Fan, he naturally couldn't allow a few impulsive young people to spoil their grand plan.

Ye Fan had little to say upon arriving here; he only inquired about the ancient mirror's secret: who had left it, and what messages were inscribed. "Eight years ago, an astonishing ascetic arrived in our star region. He fought an unknown creature in the cosmos and was severely wounded..." Ye Fan's eyes gleamed. From Fan Zhou's account, he knew it was undeniably Ji Haoyue. Upon seeing his portrait, he was even more certain. "Unfortunately, that extraordinary cultivator didn't stay long. By the time I arrived, he had already disappeared..."

Ji Haoyue brought a divine mineral from the starry sky, leaving a small portion and exchanging it with the clan for an ancient Saint mecha. He was very wary; although he had agreed to stay and join Heaven, he vanished in an instant. Fan Zhou seemed a little awkward. He didn't elaborate, but it stood to reason that Ji Haoyue's extreme caution towards them was not without cause.

"What message did he leave?" Ye Fan asked.

"It's all engraved on this ancient mirror." To show sincerity, Fan Zhou handed over the replica of the Void Mirror. On the back of the mirror were several lines of small characters, indeed Ji Haoyue's handwriting:

"I suffered severe injuries on the path ahead and retreated to recover.The Eternal Main Star is not to be missed. It's mysterious and vast, and its Evolution Fluid can accelerate realm advancement, making it worth staying for a period.Beware of "God" members; they are not limited to this star region.There are hunters on the Celestial Path, specifically targeting the strongest trial-takers. It's extremely dangerous."

These were nine pieces of valuable information that shook Ye Fan's heart. The clues left by Ji Haoyue were extremely important for those who came after. Ye Fan read them carefully, then fell silent for a moment.

Eight years had passed. What had become of Ji Haoyue now? He must have advanced rapidly in this place, his cultivation realm growing swiftly, otherwise, he wouldn't have advised later arrivals to stop and extract the Evolution Fluid. Yet, even so, Ji Haoyue had suffered severe injuries on the path ahead and fled back to recover, highlighting just how perilous it was.

"Where did you obtain this ancient mirror?"

"It was found in a ruin, a place where it's said Wan Qing once bathed, known as the Everlasting Pool," Fan Zhou said with a hint of unnaturalness. This was not given to them by Ji Haoyue; the clan had found it while searching for the extraordinary ascetic's whereabouts, which contradicted Fan Zhou's earlier statement.

To make Ye Fan believe him, Fan Zhou summoned those who had participated in the search back then, allowing Ye Fan to observe their sea of consciousness and witness how the ancient mirror was obtained. Ye Fan said no more, pondering seriously. The Celestial Path was indeed arduous; he wondered what he would encounter in the future.

"Brother Ye, might you consider Heaven...?" Fan Zhou hinted subtly, hoping he would join, and implying that Fan Xian could marry him. In this star region, Fan Xian was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful women, on par with Qi Meng, a peerless beauty capable of toppling cities, a radiant immortal pearl.

Ye Fan politely declined. At present, he had no time for such matters; he was only focused on acquiring the most potent Evolution Fluid to rapidly enhance his realm, and then pressing on towards the path ahead. He knew well that on this ancient path of ultimate trials, he might require Saint-level combat power; otherwise, charging forward would only lead to a pointless death.

"Whether he joins our family or not has nothing to do with me; don't involve me." Fan Xian, having vaguely heard the news that she might be "sacrificed," immediately sought out an elder, declaring that she would never compromise. "Thankfully, Miss resisted to the death! How could she marry that bastard brat!" many young people sighed in relief. "Miss Fan Xian is proud and ambitious, with her own dreams. What if this man is powerful? He simply isn't worthy of her."

Over these past few days, the Fan Clan had tried every means to win Ye Fan over, making grand promises, claiming they were searching for divine minerals and might eventually be able to refine the fourth stage of Evolution Fluid. However, Ye Fan knew that their clan's reserves were almost depleted after refining the third stage of Evolution Fluid last time, with very little remaining. To refine the legendary fourth stage of the precious fluid would likely take thousands of years. Not to mention them, even on the Eternal Main Star, few major powers could confidently claim to be able to refine it.

Ye Fan intended to leave, but the Fan Clan stalled for time. Outside, members of "God" and the Pluto Clan had issued warnings; they were strongly protecting Ye Fan and wanted him to join them for a visit. "I see he's refusing a toast and asking for a penalty drink. Let's just kill him, obtain the origin of the Indestructible Golden Body, and give the corpse to the Cao family, sharing the burden!" "Exactly. The Cao family has put too much pressure on us these past few days. If this continues, there will be big problems." Some radicals clamored, wanting to attack Ye Fan. "No! Compared to the members of "God," the Cao family's pressure is nothing. That mysterious organization, their reach is very long, truly terrifying!" Fan Zhou shook his head.

"He can leave, but not before we get what we want!" an elder said, his eyes narrowing, revealing two glints of cold light. Someone was puzzled: if they didn't kill him, how could they obtain his golden blood and integrate it into the Fan Clan's bloodline? The elder explained that they could find some Fan Clan women to bear children with the Indestructible Golden Body. "If this group were to grow up, their value would be immeasurable!" "Exactly! Those would be second-generation Indestructible Golden Bodies. Just a few of them would be enough to sweep across this star region, and their ultimate golden blood would be integrated into our Fan Clan, to be used by our family!" another elder nodded.

Ultimately, the Fan Clan turned hostile. They dispatched an ancient Saint to confine Ye Fan, intending to obtain his indestructible divine heritage. Ye Fan gritted his teeth. The Fan Clan was truly ruthless; they almost flooded his residence with various drugs to stimulate his primal bestial instincts, trying to make him comply. Several beautiful women appeared, all tall and alluring, their intention obvious: to have him sire offspring. Ye Fan's face darkened. He activated his profound art, neutralizing all the drug effects, which had little impact on him. "You'd best cooperate. Don't force us to extract your blood, genes, and so on. If we forcibly accelerate the process, you'll still be helpless," someone warned. "Take these common hussies away! If you want my descendants, bringing your clan's Fan Xian might be more appropriate," Ye Fan scoffed.

Slam! In front of a large screen, Fan Xian was also watching the progress. Her delicate body trembled with rage, and she stood up abruptly, declaring, "Dastardly! He's too arrogant! We'll forcibly extract his golden divine blood!"