Chapter 1207: Golden Body Strengthens

In the depths of the Great Wilderness, many mountain peaks had been cleaved by an axe, severed at their midsections. Gigantic ridges had collapsed as if struck by a celestial hammer, leaving the landscape scarred and desolate, filled with withered branches and fallen leaves.

Between thousand-ren cliffs and bizarre rock formations, scattered crimson spots glowed with a tragic and beautiful light. This was the blood of a Saint, which had pierced through many towering mountains, creating numerous great abysses.

Deep within the shattered mountain range, streaks of crimson stained the land, remnants of Silvermoon Ancestor King's blood, transforming the scenery into a series of terrifying, alien vistas.

Many came to verify, and upon seeing the devastated battlefield, they finally confirmed that a venerable Ancestor King had indeed been slaughtered by Ye Fan and the Saint Prince.

Judging from this ruined landscape, the battle was horrific. Silvermoon Ancestor King had struggled fiercely but ultimately could not escape his fate; his primordial spirit was extinguished.

What exactly was Ye Fan, the Human Saint Body, planning to do? This was a question on many people's minds.

In such circumstances, one would normally flee, yet he chose to launch a high-profile attack. Did he not know that Saints from all corners of the world were pursuing him? Was he trying to kill the chicken to warn the monkey?

But who would back down? The Green Cauldron was too significant; even if it was incomplete, it would still drive many Saints to madness.

People across the land debated the matter, and even ancient Saints were shaken. The Eastern Barrens, Central Plains, and Southern Ridge were all in an uproar.

Ye Fan's ascension to a Half-Saint, allowing him to sweep through regions and single-handedly confront opponents, truly caused a stir, making all factions wary.

It was widely known that this was the legendary Human Saint Body, also called the Indestructible Golden Body on other ancient stars. Its battle prowess was unmatched, holding immense significance in the Age of Myths, capable of resisting deities.

"If such a physique were to become a Saint, it would undoubtedly be a disaster," many members of the ancient tribes felt uneasy.

In the ancient Fire Kirin Cave, mystical flames blazed and mist swirled, creating an atmosphere of profound mystery. Fire Kirin Son stood within the cave and declared, "He has become a Half-Saint before me. We must return to our ancestral star to find what Father Emperor and our ancestors left for us. I intend to achieve Dao enlightenment."

Fire Kirin Daughter, with her waist-length, lustrous, smooth, water-blue hair, was also momentarily lost in thought. Hearing this, she nodded and said, "Although this physique cannot achieve Dao enlightenment, once it matures, it will still be a formidable competitor."

Fire Kirin Son, with his slender and robust physique and eyes like divine lamps, stated, "The process might be extremely brutal, but he cannot achieve Dao enlightenment. In the end, he will merely be a supporting character in this world, meeting a desolate end."

Ye Fan was just one step away from transcending the boundary of life and death, transforming into another elevated existence. Once he became a Saint, it would send shivers down the spines of all ten directions.

After news of this battle spread, many became restless. The Indestructible Golden Body's vigorous vitality and power, if it were to become a Great Accomplishment Saint Body, capable of fighting deities, made the ancient legends send shivers down people's spines.

"Find him as soon as possible; we cannot give him time, and we must seize the Green Cauldron." This was the sentiment of many ancient tribal members.

Inside the Jade Pond, flowers bloomed, birds sang, and emerald grass bordered a clear lake. Beneath the ancient Peach of Immortality tree, gnarled like a coiled dragon, the Nine-Aperture Stone King absorbed the essence of heaven and earth. The Jade Pond Saintess stood alone, and upon hearing all about Ye Fan, her eyes shimmered with flecks of colorful light as she quietly pondered.

"The Divine Embryo has become more sentient than before after being nourished by Saint's blood. What kind of existence will it become if it emerges one day? Is everything still under control?"

On a majestic mountain that reached the sky, a lone figure stood, merging with the Dao light of heaven and earth, completely integrating into the depths of the void, appearing unfathomable.

"I intend to follow the path of the Blood Phoenix Mountain ancestors, which differs from my father's Dao. I must journey to my clan's ancient star to understand the causes and effects."

Huang Xudao turned and disappeared into the depths of the ancient mountain. He lived only for the Dao, caring for nothing else; his lifelong goal was to achieve Dao enlightenment and become an immortal.

Purple mist permeated the air, and ten thousand mountains, like dragons, pierced the clouds. This was the Purple Mansion Immortal Land, with its myriad magnificent sights, and ancient cities suspended in the sky, resembling a divine realm.

This was the renowned Purple Mansion Holy Land, rumored to be where immortals slumbered. An old woman was softly speaking to a stone statue, saying, "This generation's Saint Body is extraordinary; it has broken the curse and cultivated directly to this realm. Becoming a Saint is within reach. Moreover, our sect has also produced a Dao Embryo, whose talent is rarely seen throughout history; it began merging with the Dao upon entering the Immortal Platform realm. I don't know if I should make that decision. The Innate Saint Body Dao Embryo can be considered the most terrifying physique in the universe; even if there are contenders, they can only be on par with it, not surpass it. I am wondering whether to bring this physique into the human world..."

Some radical individuals among the ancient tribes spoke up, saying, "Kill him! He must be killed! He was hostile to us in the past; if he is allowed to grow, a great disaster will surely follow..."

In the past, there was Gai Jiuyou, but he has now departed. Even if Wei Yi emerged, he alone could not contend. After all, the Green Cauldron was too important; even Saints from outside the domain coveted it. This presented a justifiable excuse and opportunity to eliminate the Human Saint Body.

"He killed Huo Tan, an Ancestor King who had just become a Saint, over two years ago. Now he's even more reckless, having also slain Silvermoon. If we don't eliminate him now, our chances in the future will be slim."

This was a torrent sweeping across the land. Some ancient tribal Saints felt uncomfortable and a strong sense of unease. Ye Fan was growing too quickly, making them even more agitated than the invasion by those from the Eternal Main Star.

"He is a fish in the pond; he must not be given the chance to transform into a dragon. Even if he has the potential, he must undergo the trials of the Heaven and Earth Copper Furnace and be eliminated before he can leap to become a dragon."

A massive surge arose in the Big Dipper Starfield; this was a deadly tribulation. Some Saints, including those from outside the domain, were eyeing the Green Cauldron and sought to eliminate Ye Fan.

"He belongs to our clan; no one else should contend for him," the two Golden Crows declared with their usual arrogance and brazenness, treating Ye Fan as meat for their pot.

Yet, people genuinely dared not offend these two Golden Crows, as rumors claimed that a supreme existence from the Blazing Mulberry Star would cross over and appear in the Big Dipper.

This would be an event; the ruler of the Ancient Blazing Mulberry Star would appear, and if displeased, might sweep away major forces in a fit of rage.

"What are you all waiting for? Kill the Human Saint Body, seize the Green Cauldron, and together comprehend the opportunity for immortality!"

An Ancestor King from the Blood Lightning Clan named Scarlet Cloud visited several major ancient clans, seeking to unite forces to find and kill Ye Fan.

"The path to immortality is within sight. If we wish to become immortal, we must eliminate the Human Saint Body, stepping over his bones to pursue our immortal path. The Green Cauldron is too important."

Scarlet Cloud persisted in his persuasion, uniting a group of people and even enlisting some extraordinary individuals from the ancient clans skilled in deduction and divination, intending to pinpoint Ye Fan's location immediately.

A chilling wind swept through the Northern Region, leaving the land desolate. The crimson earth stretched boundlessly, barren and without a blade of grass.

A figure, like a spear, emerged on the horizon. Ye Fan appeared, standing ten thousand miles from the ancient lands of the Blood Lightning Clan.

This clan possessed a female Saint King, known as the Blood Lightning Queen, a formidable master. She had sparred with the White-Clothed Divine King at the Jade Pond Convention without significant harm and had also appeared at the Yaoguang Great Burial Ground before entering seclusion.

Ye Fan did not wish to provoke the Blood Lightning Queen, but he was determined to kill Scarlet Cloud. He intended to defy convention and commit murder right at the height of this tumultuous period.

Whoever dared to seize the Cauldron, whoever sought his life, would have their life ended by him. He would use killing to deter killing, to awe all clans.

Having reached this realm, Ye Fan could truly remain calm and composed. He could fight Saints, possessed star gates for free movement, and feared no great slaughter. Now, he could openly face all mighty figures.

Scarlet Cloud rode the clouds, stirring up whirlwinds of red hair, looking down at the mountains. On his way back to his clan, for some unknown reason, a dark premonition arose in his heart.

After reaching the Saint realm, his intuition was sharp, and his premonitions about life and death were remarkably accurate. He was horrified, sensing that something was wrong, and immediately turned around.

However, it was too late. At the edge of the crimson earth, a god-demon-like figure appeared, launching a punch toward the high heavens.

It was a golden fist.

He immediately knew who had arrived; only that person possessed such golden battle aura, and now he had come to intercept and kill him.

Scarlet Cloud's heart sank. He quickly tried to evade, but the vast punch wind and astonishing battle intent, sweeping in like a hurricane from the edge of the earth, shook him, causing pain throughout his body.

Scarlet Cloud was truly astonished. He was merely a Half-Saint; even if he could fight Saints, how strong could he truly be?

However, the truth of the matter sent a chill down his spine: this was a junior with overwhelming strength, capable of slaughtering Saints. The traces of the brutal battle with Silvermoon Ancestor King in the Great Wilderness were fake, misleading the world; that battle was definitely not as difficult as it seemed.

"Boom!" Scarlet Cloud countered, cleaving out a finger-sword. He grunted and retreated.

The figure on the ground, radiating blood qi that soared to the sky, pressed down on him, making his face turn grim. Ye Fan stood firm, not moving an inch.

"Escape!" This was the only thought in his mind. He tore through space, turned, and fled, hoping to escape this crimson land and distance himself from this god-demon-like man.

However, with a loud bang, the void was shattered, and a large black staff swept across the cosmos, forcefully knocking him out of it.

A golden Saint Ape, towering like a giant, taller than mountains, stood behind him, holding a black iron staff.

"Saint Emperor..." Scarlet Cloud cried out in terror.

In that instant, he almost mistook the monkey for the Battle Saint Emperor of ancient times. They were so alike, identical to that supreme existence.

Scarlet Cloud composed himself, but his face remained pale. The Human Saint Body and the Saint Prince had appeared together, attacking from front and back, blocking his escape. His chances of survival were slim.

With a loud roar of wind and thunder, Ye Fan, still standing on the horizon, struck. His golden fist, imbued with an unstoppable, unrivaled boxing intent, came crashing down, shaking the Saint with its power.

"Stop! I have something to say!" Scarlet Cloud shouted.

"Didn't you say you'd take my head, seize my Green Cauldron, and jointly comprehend the opportunity for immortality with other Saints? You've been quite busy these past days, jumping around so much. Truly, you've worked hard," Ye Fan's voice was cold and merciless.

This battle was inevitable. Wind and thunder roared between heaven and earth, and golden lightning bolts struck one after another, devastating vast stretches of mountains and all life in the Northern Region.

Yet, no one noticed, and no one came to rescue him, because Ye Fan and the Saint Prince had already deployed the Heaven-Deceiving Array Patterns of Emperor Wushi, sealing off the cosmos.

"Ah..." Scarlet Cloud screamed, unable to escape his demise. His body was pulverized on the crimson ground, exploding inch by inch under the golden fist, transforming into clouds of bloody mist.

"Hmm, it was indeed a trap. Someone instigated him to do this; he deliberately jumped around to provoke me into coming out..."

After Ye Fan and the Saint Ape Son searched Scarlet Cloud's memories, they discovered that he was merely a pawn in someone else's scheme, intended to lure them into a trap.

However, with the Heaven-Deceiving Array Patterns deployed, the mastermind's plan had clearly failed; killing Scarlet Cloud was in vain.

The two departed, leaving two long shadows in the vibrant red evening glow. Behind them, only shattered bones remained on the ground.

"I use killing to deter killing. Whoever dares to come looking for me can expect to be beheaded."

No one had expected Ye Fan to be so formidable; in just two days, he had slain a second Ancestor King.