Chapter 1306: Invincible Tao

Chapter 1307: The Invincible Path

Two formidable powers clashed, unleashing a world-shaking strike that engulfed all directions and swept everything before it.

Ye Fan and the Stone Man Mo Pu’s powerful collision erupted in brilliant light, radiating eternal radiance. Many were blinded by the dazzling glow.

Various screams rose and fell, one after another. Fortunately, those at their cultivation level could instantly heal, so there was no fear of permanent blindness.

With this strike, chaotic energy overflowed, heaven and earth inverted, and the universe shattered. Immeasurable divine power filled the air, creating brilliant light everywhere, like the Nine Heavens’ Milky Way pouring down, vast and boundless, submerging the area.

The duel between Ye Fan and Mo Pu could be called his most intense battle since embarking on the Ancient Starry Sky Road, surpassing all previous encounters. Mo Pu was an extremely powerful and terrifying existence.

The vast and boundless divine radiance surged, overwhelming everything. This time, one figure remained motionless while the other was sent flying out, trailing a large amount of blood.

Their positions had reversed. It was not Ye Fan who emerged, but the Stone Man Mo Pu, covered in blood. Every drop of his blood was bright and crystalline, flowing with divine power, as he burst out of the storm.

"What, Mo Pu isn't dead, he broke free!" Many were shocked, fearing his victory, which would be a great disaster, a destructive catastrophe.

"Crack!"

Just then, a cracking sound came from Mo Pu’s chest, and blood immediately gushed out. In some star systems, the blood of a Holy Spirit could be called divine blood.

Every wisp of blood shimmered with divine light, impossible to stop, continuously spraying out, causing many hearts to throb. A fist-sized hole appeared in Mo Pu’s chest, punched through, indicating an unimaginable severe injury.

Around the bloodied hole, cracks spread outwards, extending throughout his entire body, as if his whole being was about to shatter.

He swayed precariously, bleeding profusely. His divine power fluctuated violently; the primeval law that protected him, bestowed by the heavens, had actually shattered, obliterated by Ye Fan’s punch!

Mo Pu’s face was filled with unwillingness. Today, his intention was exactly the same as Ye Fan's: to establish an invincible belief. But instead, he had become a whetstone for another.

The strong remain strong; the defeated will be forgotten. If ever mentioned, it would only be to highlight the Human Sacred Body's might. The Holy Spirit’s blood was merely a part of another’s glory.

"Ah..." Mo Pu shrieked in agony. He truly refused to accept it, his heart filled with humiliation, roaring in anger.

Everyone said Holy Spirits were invincible, but today, his predecessor had been defeated, and he himself was utterly vanquished in a battle of the same rank, with no excuses whatsoever.

"Why?" he roared to the sky, his divine blood flowing faster, staining the ground and rocks with strange, brilliant colors.

"The Human Sacred Body from Burial Emperor Planet has defeated a Holy Spirit!"

"Humans have successively shattered the myth of the Holy Spirits' invincibility, stripped away their undefeated divine halo, and erected an invincible monument for humanity!"

Many cried out in excitement. Mo Pu’s recent words had hurt many cultivators, leaving them frustrated. Now, a peer had defeated him, making everyone unable to restrain their shouts.

Within the chaotic mist, Ye Fan's figure was somewhat blurry, motionless, like a divine monument, radiating an invincible will that struck awe into people’s hearts.

His battle attire was stained with divine blood. His posture was powerful and robust, black hair flying, eyes like lightning, piercing through the mist, appearing like an invincible god-demon.

This battle, seemingly simple, was in fact no less than a thousands-move war. Everything was contained within these two punches; it was an unparalleled clash.

Ye Fan carefully savored the experience, gaining much. Although the battle was brief, it contained various dangers and required a relentless, onward momentum; defeat meant death.

Since entering the Human Race’s First Pass, this was, for him, truly the first substantial engagement, the first battle in the struggle for the Emperor’s Path!

"Is this the invincible Holy Spirit lineage?" Ye Fan murmured softly, standing in the chaotic mist, without mockery or derision. It was merely a calm reflection as he contemplated the various unique advantages of this race.

"You..." Mo Pu's face turned grim. These words were like a massive slap, landing hard on his face, causing him to stumble backward.

"Crack!"

A fracturing sound emerged. Starting from his chest, terrifying cracks appeared, and his form began to cleave, making it difficult for him to maintain his human shape.

Mo Pu shrieked tragically as ancient symbols burst forth from his body, forcibly stabilizing his form. He then lunged at Ye Fan, intending to drag his opponent with him to death amidst his own disintegration.

This was because his origin was about to explode, generating an incomparably terrifying power!

Ye Fan abruptly looked up, his gaze like a torch, scattering the chaotic energy. He did not retreat; instead, he strode forward, charging through.

"Thud!"

Holy Spirit blood splattered, the sky and earth darkened, and a chilling wind howled furiously, as if the heavens were enraged.

Ye Fan punched through Mo Pu, shattering him into pieces. His divine blood transformed into a rain of blood, and his body completely exploded, shaking heaven and earth.

Various phenomena appeared between heaven and earth, as if expressing the heavens' displeasure: yellow whirlwinds and scattering blood rain, shocking and horrifying.

Legend has it that slaying a Holy Spirit would eventually incur divine wrath, leading to a terrible calamity.

Ye Fan’s punch pulverized everything. Within his Wheel of Life Sea, a Tai Chi Immortal Diagram appeared, emitting threads of divine radiance. Simultaneously, the sound of scriptures chanting arose, obliterating all heavenly phenomena.

Ye Fan placed his foot on the shattered stone skull, looking indifferently at Mo Pu. This was the last remnant of the Stone Man; everything else had been reduced to dust.

"You keep slaying Holy Spirits, defying the heavens. One day, misfortune will befall you, and you will suffer bitter consequences in your later years!" Mo Pu said chillingly.

"If I am unrivaled in the world, what do I fear? The vague, ethereal heavens are merely a solace for the weak. I do not believe they exist. If anyone obstructs me, I will simply shatter them with a single punch!" Ye Fan declared.

Since stepping into the starry sky, this was his first battle to establish his path of invincibility. In the struggle for the Emperor’s Path, he had already begun, rising with formidable power!

Upon hearing these words, many people’s expressions changed. They felt a brilliant war-star was steadily rising, one who harbored an invincible belief and encompassed all directions. Such a person, once risen, could not be stopped by anyone.

"Who is weak, who is strong?" Ye Fan asked calmly, looking at the stone skull beneath his foot.

Mo Pu’s eyes dimmed, losing their luster. He could not utter a single word. He had been utterly defeated in this battle, finding no excuses. In a fair duel, he had been outmatched.

Ye Fan granted him a final release. With a kick, the entire stone skull exploded, divine blood splattering and showering in all directions.

Mo Pu vanished completely from heaven and earth, his name erased from existence!

"Who said Holy Spirits are invincible? Mo Pu's defeat and annihilation are no miracle. He was utterly destroyed in a fair duel!"

"The myth of the Holy Spirits' invincibility has been completely shattered! The Sacred Body from Burial Emperor Planet alone has slain three Holy Spirits!"

A great uproar and clamor spread throughout Greater Moon Ridge. All cultivators were discussing it.

"Who dares to insult my Holy Spirit race?!" Suddenly, a roar came from the sky, causing all cultivators in every direction to tremble as immense pressure surged forth.

Ao Mang returned from outside the firmament, having seen this scene. He roared in fury, shattering the sky, and extended a stone hand to seize Ye Fan.

"Swish!"

Divine light cleaved the sky. Daoist Qing Huang arrived swiftly, his battle spear piercing through heaven and earth, striking the stone hand and blocking its path.

Daoist Qing Huang unfurled a pair of immortal phoenix wings, his divine form, appearing like a celestial bird soaring across the sky. He battled the Holy Spirit Ao Mang, forcing him to fight again beyond the domain.

In the Burial Ground of Gods and Devils, the Stone Man Lun Duo roared. But as soon as he moved, he was surrounded by the Human Race's Tenth City's Emissary and Tyrant Dragon Tuo Lan, among others. They had been vigilant of him all along and had also initiated a great battle.

Ye Fan took out a jade jar, activating his divine power. Threads of crystalline divine blood on the ground flew up like shimmering divine chains, vibrant and dazzling, entering the jar.

This was Holy Spirit blood, which could be used for alchemy and could also aid in the advancement of one's cultivation. It was a rare holy artifact in the world.

In Heavenly Village, there was the Nine Aperture Spirit-Nourishing Divine Liquid, capable of cleansing the marrow and bones of future generations. It was obtained from nascent Stone Men, the essence of divine embryos nurtured by heaven and earth.

Although this Holy Spirit blood could not compare to the essence of a divine embryo in its most primordial, unformed state, it was still an extraordinary item, naturally worth preserving.

Many gazed enviously in this direction. Even many foreign races aligned with the Holy Spirits showed greed, but they dared not act rashly.

In the previous battle, Ye Fan’s strength was simply astonishing. Apart from Sage Kings, no one else present was qualified to fight him.

Cang Yan and Ao Mang battled outside the domain, while Lun Duo fought various heroes at Greater Moon Ridge. They had not retreated, and the foreign armies they commanded naturally continued their assault, shouting battle cries all day. The crisis in the Burial Ground of Gods and Devils grew increasingly severe, showing no signs of stopping.

Ye Fan collected some Holy Spirit blood, then rejoined the battle.

With every punch, he moved heaven and earth, shattering one foreign race member after another, with powerful experts falling dead at his feet.

The struggle for the Emperor's Path was built on glory forged from bones and adorned with the colors of blood. It was cruel and terrifying; a slight misstep could lead to eternal damnation, becoming merely a part of another's journey.

Ye Fan had no choice but to advance!

"Boom," "Boom"...

A muffled sound resounded. The ancient well shook violently, and streams of blood among the corpses transformed into light, flying towards the wellhead, including some of the Holy Spirit blood Ye Fan couldn't collect.

Everyone felt suppressed, as if an iron hammer was striking their hearts, causing immense discomfort. Many couldn't help but retch and vomit large mouthfuls of blood.

This was a powerful energy fluctuation, as if a Great Emperor was breathing. This rhythm was unbearable for many; countless people stumbled backward, their bodies on the verge of splitting apart.

"We have done our best. If we cannot hold it, let the Holy Spirit race open it and let them exhaust each other," Daoist Qing Huang's voice resonated from beyond the domain, telling Ye Fan to retreat.

Clearly, the Human Race's Tenth City's Emissary and Tyrant Dragon Tuo Lan, among others, had already been warned. They began leading human powerhouses and various ancient beasts to retreat from Greater Moon Ridge.

The Stone Man Lun Duo remained stationed there. He was a peak Sage King existence. With him in charge, the area was completely dominated. Without blood sacrifices, he even secretly killed some foreign race members to perform live sacrifices!

"Rumble!"

Mountains collapsed and seas roared. A terrifying sound erupted from the wellhead, as if it were about to explode.

An old Daoist appeared, extremely blurry and indistinct. He sat cross-legged at the wellhead, chanting true scriptures, possessing a majestic and terrifying aura.

Unfortunately, this was merely a wisp of Daoist imprint. Since ancient times, endless years had passed, and the old Daoist’s figure was almost completely eroded, no longer able to suppress the well.

"The Dao Venerable's supreme imprint has finally worn out. The demonic well is about to open, and no one can stop it," a sigh echoed from within the Human Race's Tenth City.

Ye Fan was horrified to hear this. That blurry old man was a Dao Venerable? It was too shocking!

A Dao Venerable represented an ultimate peak, an ancient existence from the mythical era. Later generations speculated they were on the same level as Ancient Great Emperors.

Legend has it that the Nine Secrets in the world were created by several Dao Venerables, representing the ultimate legacies in nine different domains!

"Boom!"

With a final colossal sound, the blurry old Daoist vanished. Evidently, his imprint had completely faded and been obliterated by the passage of time.

At the same time, heaven and earth shattered, the ancient wellhead disintegrated, and the seal was completely broken!