Chapter 1188: Duel with the Ancient Golden Crow

**Chapter 1189: Confronting the Ancient Golden Crow**

"You actually extracted this heaven-defying precious liquid... it can break the shackles of heaven and earth, allowing one to instantly achieve sainthood!?" an ancient Golden Crow exclaimed in surprise.

As ancient Saints, they possessed boundless power, able to conjure clouds and rain with a flick of their hands. They effortlessly extracted Ye Tong's spiritual consciousness and lingering thoughts to read them.

"Haha..." another ancient Golden Crow laughed, feeling immensely pleased. A cauldron of evolution liquid refined from Primordial Life Stones and other materials was equivalent to a divine pill—absolutely priceless.

"We never imagined such an extraordinary opportunity awaited us after coming to this ancient starfield. Excellent, let's go seize this fortune!"

They had long since achieved sainthood, so they couldn't use the fourth stage evolution liquid for breakthroughs. However, how could a precious liquid refined from Primordial Life Stones and Immortal Medicine be an ordinary item? It could bring the dead back to life, restore flesh to bones, and grant physical immortality.

The two ancient Golden Crows radiated an aura that could cleave the sky. Their golden feathers vibrated and hummed, causing everything in the void to collapse as monstrous golden demonic energy surged from their bodies.

The Sun Divine Body, the Imperial Path in his blood, the great secret in his heart, and the evolution liquid—all these made the two ancient Golden Crows' eyes burn brightly, looking at Ye Tong with even greater intensity.

"Join our Golden Crow clan, and your future will be boundless; you are destined to shine with resplendent glory."

Ye Tong resisted, utterly unwilling to yield.

"We will make you change your mind. Don't you have a master? He's just a mere Dao Slasher; we'll go suppress and kill him in a moment!"

The two ancient Golden Crows were completely at ease. As Saints, they looked down upon all living beings as if they were ants, capable of killing any non-Saint cultivator with a raise of their hand.

"Hmm, the strongest evolution liquid is being extracted in Sky Village. Let me see how to get there and seize this fortune!"

One ancient Golden Crow reached out, intending to thoroughly inspect Ye Tong's Immortal Platform and uncover all his secrets.

"Swoosh!"

Suddenly, a five-colored sacred light swept over, transforming into five precious blades emanating chaotic energy. They were incredibly sharp and struck out without warning.

A flash of blood, and a section of the Golden Crow's finger was sliced off, sending blood splattering. His expression changed drastically. After so many years of sainthood, no one had been able to harm him, yet today, his finger was severed.

Holding Ye Tong, he quickly retreated several thousand feet, his face grim. His golden eyes, like lightning, fixated on their original spot.

It was naturally Ye Fan, who had arrived, operating within the Ancient Saint War Tool. He unleashed the Heavenly Court's supreme assassination secret technique, severing a Saint's finger.

"Who are you?" the other ancient Golden Crow demanded.

"I am the ant you speak of, merely a Dao Slasher—Ye Fan."

Ye Fan stood in the void, facing the solar fire essence. His entire body shimmered with radiant light. Though not a fire-attributed body, he was comparable to an ancient Saint, unafraid of any sacred brilliance.

He possessed Ye Tong's imprint, which allowed him to find him immediately outside the sun.

Although Ye Fan had severed a Saint's finger with his five-colored divine light, he dared not be careless. In terms of true strength, he was not yet comparable to a Saint; his success just now was primarily due to a surprise attack.

His expression was solemn as he observed the two ancient Saints.

Their bodies were withered, yet their spirits were robust. Their gaunt physiques seemed cast from red gold, and they wore golden Daoist robes, emanating sacred light. Their mere presence caused all living beings to feel suffocated.

This was the might of a Saint!

Ye Fan knew his disciple was in trouble, but he hadn't expected to provoke two Saints at once. His arrival here was met with a frown; he had to handle the situation with extreme caution.

For if they failed to handle it properly, both master and disciple might perish here.

"Master!" Ye Tong cried out, anxious and worried. He knew his master was powerful but didn't believe he could contend with two ancient Golden Crows.

"You are Ye Fan, the so-called Human Saint Body? We often hear things about you since coming to this starfield, but you don't seem to be anything special!" a Golden Crow said indifferently.

"Release my disciple," Ye Fan said expressionlessly.

The other ancient Golden Crow calmly stated, "This child has a destiny with our Golden Crow clan and will become our disciple. Being under your tutelage would only hinder his future. If you truly care about his prospects, you should let him go."

"Even if you let me go, I will never worship the Golden Crows, nor will I seek another master. I only have one master!" Ye Tong declared resolutely.

"You heard him. Release him; he is only my disciple," Ye Fan said.

"Overestimating yourself, a mere Dao Slasher. What right do you have to compete with us for a disciple? We have already granted you sufficient dignity and courtesy. If you don't know when to retreat, we'll suppress and kill you with a mere lift of our hand!"

The Golden Crow whose finger had been severed spoke chillingly. At that moment, his Golden Crow blood flowed back, and his severed finger regenerated; he recovered swiftly.

His face was grim, radiating murderous intent. Having a finger severed by a Dao Slasher was a great humiliation. His not immediately retaliating did not mean that he, as a Saint, truly didn't care.

"If you want to compete for a disciple, I am ready to comply." Ye Fan prepared for battle, stepping forward with a stern expression. He said, "You consider yourselves high and mighty, facing an ant like me. Can you first release my disciple? Or are you perhaps afraid?"

An ancient Golden Crow laughed loudly, released Ye Tong, and sent him several miles away. It wasn't worried about him escaping, as it had left a Dao imprint in his body, allowing it to instantly seize him and bring him back.

"As Saints, what is there to fear? We sit enthroned in the Ninth Heaven, looking down upon all beings, viewing you as mere weeds to be plucked if displeasing..."

The other ancient Golden Crow said this, yet deep down, it didn't hold such contempt. After all, Ye Fan had injured one of them, even if it was a sneak attack.

"Then let's fight," Ye Fan said.

"Haha... ridiculous! Do I even need to fight you? You don't have the qualifications. I'll extinguish you with a flip of my hand!" The ancient Golden Crow laughed, and at the same time, a massive hand slapped forward.

Although he spoke casually, he secretly mobilized terrifying Heavenly Dao power. This was why Saints could look down upon all living beings.

By merging with the Great Dao, they transformed the Heavenly Dao's principles of all creation within their bodies. Their very being became a vast Great Dao; their true form could encompass suns and moons, descend into the Nine Netherworld's rivers and mountains—they were omnipotent.

At this moment, the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth resonated, the starry sky roared, and the colossal sun, close by, burned fiercely, seemingly trembling and pressing down because of his presence.

Thousands upon thousands of divine chains of order appeared, the void shattered, and lights formed from various laws engulfed Ye Fan. This was absolutely lethal.

The ancient Golden Crow's words were contemptuous, but when it truly acted, it attacked with the full force of a lion hunting a rabbit, holding nothing back, aiming to utterly destroy the Human Saint Body in a single strike.

Boom!

Heaven and Earth collapsed, suns and moons trembled, and the divine principles of the Great Dao completely exploded, annihilating everything.

Ye Fan's expression changed. Inside the Ancient Saint War Tool, he circulated all his magical power, causing his entire body to glow and unleash a peerless anomaly!

The Immortal King Descending to the Nine Heavens, Golden Bitter Sea, Chaotic Green Lotus, Splendid Rivers and Mountains, and other phenomena connected, forming a real world, like the Six Paths of Reincarnation, or as if the heavens and earth were being recreated.

The brilliant light and indistinct anomalies were not flawless or complete, but when unleashed with Ye Fan's full power, they were still astonishing.

The indistinct anomalies were like a heavenly blade, forcefully tearing apart the explosive, endless Saint laws, carving open a section of the void, and breaking free.

Ye Fan maintained both defense and offense. His endless anomalies pressed forward, aiming to engulf the Golden Crow.

Both ancient Golden Crows revealed expressions of surprise. This was too inconceivable; a mere Dao Slasher, using that war tool, could actually contend with one of them.

As this attack concluded, Ye Fan struck across the Nine Heavens, tearing apart thousands of Dao principles. He flew out and positioned himself in front of Ye Tong, pulling him behind him.

The ancient Golden Crow's face was grim. He hadn't managed to apprehend Ye Fan. He had just declared he would suppress and kill him with a mere lift of his hand, yet his killing blow had been neutralized.

"Human Saint Body, you indeed possess some cultivation. I admit I underestimated you. Today, let's see if you can escape my grasp!"

With a soft shout, a three-legged raven appeared behind him. Its entire body seemed cast from gold, not black, and its radiance obscured the sun.

Amidst a clear, long cry, the Golden Crow behind him spread its feathers, which clanged loudly. Countless golden swords flew out, cleaving the sky.

"Clang!"

Ye Fan actually met the challenge head-on, not retreating. The void behind him split open, transforming into a golden world from which various weapons flew out, slashing forward to contend with every golden blade.

This was a catastrophic battle. If it had taken place in the mortal world, it would surely have caused immense suffering. Fighting so close to the sun caused fiery light to surge and dense clouds to stretch endlessly.

Behind Ye Fan, a Golden Divine Treasure manifested. Golden heavenly pagodas, divine blades, Dao bells, gourds, and other items transformed into a dense rain of light, colliding with the Golden Crow's feather-blades, creating an incessant din.

"You cannot be allowed to live!"

The ancient Golden Crow was shocked. He hadn't expected a Dao Slasher, aided by a war tool, to block him and be difficult to take down in a short time. A dark thought emerged in his mind: How powerful would this person be if he became a Saint? Perhaps crushing him early was the best option!

The other Golden Crow, which had not yet acted, also had an unsettled expression. Their initial estimation was that any one of them could effortlessly dispatch Ye Fan if they exerted their full strength. Now, their hearts were shaken.

"Master, I'm about to slash my Dao... I need to enter the sun," Ye Tong suddenly transmitted, looking uneasy.

Ye Fan frowned. Slaying one's Dao at this moment was extremely dangerous and allowed for no disturbance. Yet, finding a quiet place was impossible. Ye Tong's Dao was very unique, requiring him to enter the scorching sun.

Slaying one's Dao was crucial for cultivators, impacting their lifelong achievements. If it failed, they could very likely turn into ashes.

"Go. Enter the sun, meditate on the Dao in peace. Pay no heed to anything outside."

Ye Fan said.

Ye Tong was his eldest disciple, and this was his most critical moment. No matter what, Ye Fan had to protect him and not allow any mishap.

Ye Tong nodded and turned to enter the sun. He understood that his master's mind was made up and that words were useless. The best solution was to successfully slay his Dao.

One Golden Crow chuckled sinisterly, "Do you think you can stop me? Protecting his Dao here is overestimating yourself! Today, I will tear apart your soul, search your sea of consciousness, and invade Sky Village! Watch how I seize the Heavenly Court's fortune!"

He spread his talons and let out a long cry. His Saintly might surged, overwhelming everything and causing the sun to tremble instantly. The rules of the Heavenly Dao bent to his will.

This was no ordinary ancient Saint. This Golden Crow had achieved sainthood a millennium ago, possessing profound cultivation and boundless magical power, surpassing average Saints.

Suddenly, a terrifying aura emanated. Two black arrowheads appeared between Ye Fan's fingers, radiating an incredibly strange power.

Even Ye Fan was greatly surprised, as these arrowheads seemed different when facing the Golden Crows!

These were weapons forged from the leftover materials when Great Yi shot down the suns. They were ancient and mysterious, having accompanied many powerful figures throughout history—an ancient secret treasure.

A black arrowhead flew out, shattering the firmament. Its dark light was terrifying, stretching for hundreds of miles. The ancient Golden Crow sensed danger and soared upward with a flap of its talons, but it was still struck.

A streak of blood splattered as one of its golden divine wings was pierced through, blood spilling out.