Chapter 1223: 引圣

**Chapter 1224: Luring the Sages**

In the cold starry sky, Ye Fan stood in silence, bidding farewell to the Human Demon and watching him depart into the distance.

The Human Demon, carrying a string of Golden Crows and a brilliant purple-scaled old dragon on his back, glanced back at Ye Fan, waved his hand, then sealed himself with crimson-gold divine chains, tore open space, and began his eternal exile.

"Senior!" Ye Fan called out from behind.

The Human Demon cast one last look before vanishing into the cold void, entering a passage leading to an unknown destination, heading towards the dark edge of the universe.

His condition fluctuated, never truly escaping the dilemma of "a god by day, a demon by night." He had no choice but to travel far, as remaining would bring great disaster to Beidou.

It was unknown when they would meet again after this parting. The Human Demon was going to question the heavens; if he found no answers, he would perish, even neglecting the path to immortality.

Cultivating both the Lunar and Solar energies together was a dead end, making it extremely difficult to reach the pinnacle of glory; it was more like walking step by step into the abyss of hell.

However, the Human Demon had no choice. Since embarking on this path years ago, there was no turning back; he could only press forward, ever forward!

Exiling himself to the cold depths of the universe, drifting eternally, he set off alone on a solitary journey, with a ninety percent chance of decaying and dying in the darkness.

The Primal Chaos Dragon Nest was covered by a formidable killing array laid by an ancient Great Emperor, making it inaccessible to anyone. The immortal medicine could not be obtained, and this battle had finally concluded.

Beidou surged with waves, the five domains experienced immense turmoil, the world was restless, and all corners were shaken. Everyone was discussing the events.

The Myriad Dragons' Nest had been erased from existence!

This was a huge upheaval. No one had anticipated such an outcome: the Human Holy Body and the Human Demon had descended upon the ancestral land of an Archaic Imperial Clan and and eradicated them.

Great Sage Qianlun was dead, his body taken away by someone to become a meal. It was like a myth, unbelievable to everyone.

"Unbelievable. Truly shocking!"

"That was a Great Sage of his generation, a magnificent Archaic Imperial Clan, and they just vanished!"

These were the most common words exchanged among people; the whole world was discussing it. The matter was too significant to be concealed, and besides, who would even try? It had already spread throughout the five domains.

This time, many Archaic Royal Clans were startled, feeling a sense of dread. That was a major imperial clan, eradicated just like that.

Although people knew that the Myriad Dragons' Nest members had departed, it wasn't an annihilation in the true sense. Still, it was truly astonishing and world-shaking, easily called a rare event in ancient times!

"It's the Human Holy Body again!"

Among the ancient races, some had fierce glints in their eyes, hating Ye Fan intensely. Last time, when Gai Jiuyou displayed his power and destroyed the sages of ten fierce clans, it was Ye Fan who had brought him out.

This time, the Human Demon also appeared at the Myriad Dragons' Nest because of him, inflicting devastating blows and causing Qianlun's demise.

Some people's hatred for him reached its peak. They desired to kill him quickly but dared not make a move. First Gai Jiuyou, then the Human Demon – it was truly a massive deterrent.

"Haha... Good, how satisfying!"

The human race was invigorated; many cheered with delight. They had felt suppressed for so many years, and only recently did they feel a sense of relief.

"Well slain, what a refreshing victory! Even a major imperial clan has been erased. Let's see how the radical giants of the ancient races dare to act rashly now!"

People understood that this battle was no small matter; in a sense, it quelled decades, even centuries, of future turmoil.

Who would dare bully the human race now?

After several great calamities, extraordinary human powerhouses had emerged one after another, making it impossible for the ancient races to gauge the human race's true strength. They absolutely dared not act rashly again.

This battle had undoubtedly broken a powerful and terrifying bone of their might!

Imperial clans were slain without hesitation, let alone other races. If the fighting continued, it might lead to the annihilation of several other great Archaic races.

"The Myriad Dragons' Nest... an enormous clan that produced an Ancient Emperor, suppressed and guarded by an ultimate imperial weapon. In its prime, it commanded the world, and none dared disobey. Yet it was defeated and forced to retreat from Beidou just like that!"

Many among the ancient races harbored deep hatred, their anger towards Ye Fan soaring.

Of course, so many races could not be a monolith. All those who hated and raged were still the same radical great clans as before. In fact, after so many years, many clans had developed promising relations with the human race, and their ties were now unusual.

"Sooner or later, I will kill the Human Holy Body!"

Not just the Sages of the ancient races, but many among the younger generation swore with gritted teeth. This intense hatred became their motivation.

Now, the Human Holy Body's prestige spread throughout the world. Few could truly kill him, and the younger generation felt almost despair.

"The human race is formidable; they must not be provoked, cannot be moved!"

The elder figures of the Archaic races felt dejected. This battle set the tone for the future; no one would joke with their own lives.

Unless the path to immortality opened, a long period of peace and prosperity would prevail in the future, with no more conflicts.

If not for the Human Demon's fluctuating condition, Ye Fan might have even fought another Archaic Imperial Clan. In that case, truly no other clan would dare to act recklessly.

Unfortunately, the Human Demon had once again exiled himself into the desolate universe, and it was uncertain whether they would ever meet again in this life. Ye Fan murmured to himself, "The Fire Qilin Cave is lucky."

Of course, Ye Fan also profoundly realized that his "hatred value" had exploded; every powerful ancient race expert wanted to kill him.

The human race was naturally pleased. This battle had reversed the overall situation, and they no longer needed to worry. Of course, they were also keenly aware of Ye Fan's predicament.

"The Human Holy Body has sacrificed a lot. From that time until now, he has constantly provoked the ancient races, putting himself in perilous situations. His life is truly in danger."

"That's true. Some Ancestor Kings definitely don't want him to continue living; sooner or later, they will make a move in the shadows."

People understood the impact of this battle. Most spoke highly of him, believing he had made significant contributions. However, a small portion of people secretly slandered him, spreading rumors.

This is unavoidable at any time; human nature is simply like that. Not even a god can gain everyone's approval; there will always be demons coexisting.

"Isn't it just about wiping out one Myriad Dragons' Nest? Why make such a big deal? This is needlessly provoking conflict and making the ancient races resent us."

"Indeed. Wasn't it relatively calm recently? There were undercurrents, but no large-scale slaughter. Why go to such lengths to destroy the Myriad Dragons' Nest?"

"In my opinion, Ye Fan simply wanted to show off and spread his prestige throughout Beidou. He really doesn't know what he's doing."

A small number of people discussed this, each with their own intentions. They disapproved of the battle's impact and achievements, instead slandering Ye Fan in every way.

Some even wrote manifestos, calling for a punitive expedition against Ye Fan, believing their words were brilliant, their literary talent outstanding, and their prose flowery.

This naturally caused a stir. Some shook their heads, saying, "Sigh, when the path to immortality opens, I hope they can still speak this way and befriend the ancient races!"

Ye Fan shook his head upon hearing this. He couldn't be bothered; he had no time for such matters. Now that he had dealt with everything in Beidou, he was preparing to embark on his journey for the strongest trial.

At the same time, he invited the Holy Ape Prince, Ji Zi, and others to join him and also suggested that the Heavenly Court relocate, temporarily leaving Beidou. This would allow them to escape the most terrifying vortex in the entire universe, returning only when necessary.

The opening of the path to immortality might become the greatest upheaval in the history of heaven and earth. Participating without sufficient strength would be suicidal. Who knew what Supremes would appear then?

The Holy Ape Prince and Ji Zi were both considering setting off, but they would postpone it. They had their own matters to attend to and might move along with the relocation of Heaven's Village.

A small portion of the human race targeted Ye Fan but befriended powerful ancient race experts. As a result, they were ignored, and ultimately, a group of them became food for devourers, creating a farce that ended without a clear resolution.

"We've been defeated. Many of our scouts sent to the Eternal Main Star were killed by the powerful experts there!"

A shocking piece of news arrived, reverberating through the Beidou Star Domain, enraging many ancient race powerhouses. Not a single bottle of evolution fluid was seized, and they had also suffered casualties.

"However, we also gauged their strength. There are Sage Kings, but no Great Sages were seen. Their battle armor is truly unique, capable of significantly boosting their power."

A mothership escaped and returned, bringing detailed information about the Eternal Main Star, especially a very specific description of the evolution fluid's miraculous effects, which made many great clans restless.

Expedition to the Eternal Main Star!

This became a focal point of discussion. Many great clans wanted to dispatch troops to seize the evolution fluid. After carefully analyzing the returned information, they believed there would be no problem invading that ancient star domain and that they would gain a great harvest.

On this day, several of the most powerful Archaic Royal and Imperial Clans held a secret meeting, preparing for the expedition and beginning to dispatch personnel.

At the same time, Heaven's Village was also bustling with activity. The Black Emperor, as expected, had an extremely high understanding of Dao patterns. He had deciphered most of the Star Gate's secrets, and combined with the array platform, long-distance cosmic travel was now possible.

"Even without a mothership, in the near future, we will be able to cross the cosmos and visit ancient star after ancient star!" it declared confidently.

Ye Fan was also about to set off, embarking on the strongest trial path in history. He aimed to become a Saint and face the coming changes brought by the path to immortality!

"I'll go ahead and pave the way for you. Heaven's Village shouldn't be high-profile; just move slowly and discreetly, recuperating in secret."

A few days before setting off, Ye Fan used various means and channels to spread news of his whereabouts: he would be leaving the domain, embarking on the ancient starry path, and heading to the Eternal Main Star.

"He dares to leave this place? Without Gai Jiuyou, without Wei Yi, without the Human Demon, who can protect him? Let's go kill him!"

Upon learning this, many among the ancient races revealed fierce glints in their eyes. If they met him during the expedition, they would certainly not let Ye Fan off.

Furthermore, some people openly declared they would pursue him relentlessly and kill him outside the domain.

"Hmm, so he's leaving Beidou? This is a great opportunity! The power of the Green Bronze Cauldron is evident; it was precisely because of it that he withstood the Myriad Dragons Bell. If we kill the Human Holy Body, that cauldron will be ours!"

"Exactly. The divine spirit within this cauldron is problematic and needs to be subdued. It's equivalent to an ultimate imperial weapon; its value is immeasurable!"

Many were filled with unspeakable excitement, their hearts nearly boiling. Once Ye Fan left Beidou, it would be their perfect opportunity to strike him down.

This was not limited to the ancient races; even the Sages from outside the domain harbored the same thoughts, determined to kill Ye Fan in space at all costs.

"You refused the path to heaven and chose to come to the gates of hell! If we don't kill you, it goes against heavenly principles!" A Golden Crow clan's grand army arrived again, and an old ancestor coldly stated, also intending to pursue and kill.

"We can cooperate with the ancient races, have them provide the coordinates, and then we'll travel the ancient starry path. We don't necessarily need to take a cosmic mothership," said a Sage from outside the domain.

"He's too conceited, so arrogant, how dare he! We'll go too, look for a chance to seize the evolution fluid, and if we can kill him and get the cauldron, all the better," whispered some cultivators among the human race.

These were people from the Four Symbols Holy Land and the Nine Heavens Holy Land. The recent slandering of Ye Fan was mainly orchestrated by them, and they had also formed enmity with Ye Fan during the recent suppression of two ancient divine dynasties.

This time, the mountain imp from the Nine Heavens Holy Land and another powerful ancient spirit monster also set off, traveling with the Sages from outside the domain.

"Ye Fan, this is too risky. If you lead so many enemies away and get cornered, you might face eternal damnation."

In Heaven's Village, the Holy Emperor's Son, Dongfang Ye, Li Tian, and others tried to persuade him. Even the Killing Sage Qi Luo emerged from seclusion to bid him farewell.

"It's fine, I have my limits. Everyone, I'll go ahead." Ye Fan piloted a mothership, soaring into the sky and disappearing into the depths of the universe, then began to perform spatial jumps.

Of course, before leaving, he did a few things that provoked the Sages, causing them to pursue him madly.