Chapter 1309: Ancient Road Collapse

Chapter 1310: The Ancient Path Collapses

No one would have imagined that this battle would be deadlocked for half a year! Cang Yan and several ancient evil gods, wielding Emperor Weapons, attacked repeatedly but always returned empty-handed, leaving behind only corpses. They could not conquer the demonic well.

After the seventh month, the great battle recommenced.

The God-Refining Pot, forged from feathered azure gold, shimmered with streaks of precious light, like a sparkling sea under the moon. It exhaled boundless auspicious energy, capable of encompassing the entire universe. This was an Ultimate Emperor Weapon, unparalleled in the world, emanating immortal light in the hands of the Holy Spirit Cang Yan. The inside of the pot's mouth was vast and boundless, capable of containing an entire world.

Wielding the divine pot, Cang Yan engaged in an earth-shattering duel with the fleshy great hand and the stone medallion. The galaxy trembled, the universe shook, and immortal power was unleashed in their peerless clash. In this battle, the ancient life-bearing star finally could not be preserved. Despite the imprints left by an ancient Great Emperor, repeated attacks by Emperor Weapons ultimately shattered it. The colossal star disintegrated, scattering across the dark cosmos. Its magnificent rivers and mountains became a desolate ruin; after such a prolonged war, not a blade of grass remained, and lakes had dried up.

The Great Moon Slope, where the ancient well was located, was part of a continent floating in space. Though battered, it had been preserved due to the protection of the stone medallion and the blood demons.

"Amoda Gu..." the Fire Spirit Cang Yan chanted, directing his incantations towards the stone medallion within the snow-white lotus, hoping to summon it forth. This was their ancestral artifact. The continent floating in the cosmos emitted bursts of auspicious light. The stone medallion shone dazzlingly, with dense, tiny characters appearing on its surface, shaped like tadpoles, utterly mysterious.

"It's our Holy Spirit Clan's Heaven-Mending Art!" Cang Yan cried out, charging desperately. Unfortunately, the tadpole-shaped characters only flickered before disappearing. His chanting could momentarily stir the stone medallion, but he could not control or acquire it. He became frantic, desperately attacking and activating the God-Refining Pot, intent on subduing the stone medallion. It was said to contain the secret method for Holy Spirits to achieve Great Perfection.

This battle lasted for a long time. Several ancient evil gods joined forces to assist Cang Yan, causing the God-Refining Pot to almost transform into a deity, even revealing an Emperor's shadow! However, within the pristine white lotus opposite, the giant hand also trembled. Under the guidance of several blood demons, the light emitted by the stone medallion was unparalleled. Fierce collisions, brutal combat, and the roars of Great Saints shook the galaxy and caused planets to explode, turning this starfield into a shattered wasteland.

Ye Fan watched the battle from a distance, silent. Dragon Horse and Nine-Tailed Alligator Dragon had long since emerged from seclusion and were also awaiting their opportunity, their hearts trembling as they finally understood the terrifying power of Great Saints and the unattainable might of ancient Great Emperors.

The continent where the God-Demon Burial Ground was located shattered, the ancient well was ruined, and two blood demons were killed. The pristine white lotus was also decimated. This evil lotus, born from absorbing the blood of an supreme Holy Spirit and possessing immortal characteristics, was now in tatters, emitting piercing shrieks. A plant shrieked like a malevolent ghost, chilling everyone's hearts. Similarly, that ancient artifact was not a true Supreme Emperor Weapon. Its might relied solely on its combination with the giant hand. Now, under relentless bombardment, it had somewhat dimmed.

Fire Spirit Cang Yan and the evil gods' reckless, powerful attacks achieved very effective results, as they were about to burst into the God-Demon Burial Ground and subdue the stone medallion.

Clang, clang...

The stone medallion trembled, emitting quivering sounds like surging chaotic sword qi. The ancient stone flickered, and drops of blood trickled from it. That was the blood of a Holy Spirit. The dense tadpole-shaped characters reappeared. Cang Yan was ecstatic, shouting and crying, meticulously memorizing this section of the Heaven-Mending Art, hoping to one day achieve perfection. Ye Fan's expression changed. Cang Yan was extraordinary and terrifying, capable of contending with the Old Madman. He was an exceptionally talented Holy Spirit. If he advanced, who in the world could oppose him?

"Ah, no, how can this be!" Cang Yan suddenly shrieked, his face filled with pain as he stared fixedly at the stone medallion. The Heaven-Mending Art was incredibly profound. This was merely the introductory incantation, not the complete version. This was only a prologue; the main art was in several other demonic wells. There was a stone book that specifically recorded that ancient art, though its true resting place in an ancient well was unknown.

In the Mythological Era, invincible Holy Spirits were suppressed and sealed within seven ancient wells. The stone medallion and stone book were also extremely divine and sacred artifacts. The Daoist Master wished to melt them down as well, because no one in the human race, except for him, could wield such ancient weapons. Unfortunately, just as his attempt to refine the Holy Spirit's flesh and blood had failed, the divine spirits within the ancient weapons could not be completely melted down to become part of the immortal liquid.

If all seven demonic wells were to be opened, a large section of the ancient starry path would collapse. It was truly unknown what terrifying entities might appear. One must realize that even just one demonic well had proven so terrifying, requiring the deaths of so many people to successfully open it. Most crucially, Ao Mang and an evil god had been annihilated! If opening each demonic well was so difficult and perilous, then the human race wouldn't even need to intervene; they would likely all perish on their own.

Boom!

The pristine white lotus completely exploded, shattered into dust by the God-Refining Pot, transforming into a pure white radiance that vanished into the cosmos. At that moment, the hundreds-of-feet-long fleshy great hand also suddenly burst apart, splattering divine blood everywhere. Cang Yan cried out, recognizing this as divine medicine for him, and struggled to snatch it. Unfortunately, all the divine blood was burning; once it left the hand and became uncontrolled, it transformed into light.

In the Mythological Era, the Daoist Master was immensely powerful, possessing supreme might. Although he erred in judgment and failed to transform the invincible Holy Spirit of that time into immortal liquid, years of sealing had finally caused its flesh and blood to collapse. Now, triggered by the God-Refining Pot, the Holy Spirit's flesh and blood, sealed for eons by the Daoist Master, disintegrated and ceased to exist in the world!

"Ah..." Cang Yan shrieked, filled with unwillingness. The several great evil gods secretly let out a sigh of relief. If Cang Yan had succeeded in obtaining the supreme divine blood, he might have become so powerful in the future that they would suffocate under his dominance.

"According to our agreement, this stone medallion belongs to us!" the evil gods declared, looking at Cang Yan.

"Only if you help me obtain the complete Heaven-Mending Art and open the other demonic wells!" Cang Yan replied coldly.

This was no time for their discussion, as the stone medallion had not yet been truly subdued and was still violently trembling and struggling.

"There are finger marks on the stone medallion, almost as if it was crushed!" An evil god's expression changed, as this potential war prize was damaged.

"They are the finger marks left by the Daoist Master!" Everyone's face changed, their hearts filled with shock. The stone medallion was stone on the outside, but also contained flesh and blood internally. It was a unique Holy Spirit, born alongside its master, naturally becoming a weapon.

"Damn the Daoist Master! Not only did he kill my ancient ancestor and refine his flesh and blood, but he also tried to refine our ancestral artifact into immortal liquid! This is infuriating!" Cang Yan yelled. However, he was helpless and could change nothing. He could only slowly calm himself, activate the God-Refining Furnace to subdue the stone medallion, and simultaneously recite ancient scriptures for summoning.

The stone medallion quieted down and was taken into their hands. However, a few drops of liquid scattered far away were overlooked. Several Great Saints together observed the stone medallion, exclaiming in admiration. Suddenly, a figure burst forth from a tear in the void, collecting those few drops of liquid.

"That wasn't the foul blood of blood demons; it might be immortal liquid formed from my Holy Spirit Clan's ancient ancestor and the stone medallion!" Cang Yan shrieked, and he, along with the evil gods, activated the God-Refining Pot and struck together. Alas, it was too late. The void was vast, and the Great Saint had vanished.

Deep in the cosmos, Ye Fan observed everything clearly through a crystal altar. That was a Human Race Dao Protector, one who had never appeared before.

"The stone medallion also has a share for us." Suddenly, a majestic voice echoed through the heavens. Peerless figures had arrived from another ancient starfield, intending to contend for the stone medallion. Soon after, a great battle erupted, utterly devastating the area. These individuals then surged towards the depths of the cosmos.

"Go!" Ye Fan transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the desolate area where shattered ancient stars, various rock fragments, and decaying soil drifted everywhere. Among them was a layer of soil that appeared unremarkable and had attracted no one's attention, but Ye Fan had now fixed his gaze upon it. He had been hidden deep within the starfield, using the crystal altar to observe, and had long since noticed something amiss. Possessing heaven-defying Origin Techniques, he knew there was an extraordinary treasure liquid within. This was the rotten mud from the bottom of the ancient well, blown far away and discarded in a corner, unnoticed by anyone, who dismissed it as mere bloody dregs. With the activation of the 'Soldier' secret character and a flash of immortal light, Ye Fan collected this layer of rotten mud. Then, with Dragon Horse and Nine-Tailed Alligator Dragon, he vanished in a flicker, disappearing into the starry sky.

Deep in the cosmos, a fierce battle broke out as the ownership of the stone medallion triggered disputes among several major races, leading to an earth-shattering confrontation. This was a Great Saint-level struggle, employing an Ultimate Ancient Weapon like the God-Refining Pot!

Meanwhile, in another area, Ye Fan was greatly excited. He peeled open the layer of rotten soil, discarded large amounts of bloody mud, and removed the stone layer, finally discovering a shimmering light at its center. Within the muddy shell were over a dozen drops of five-colored immortal liquid, each the size of a fingertip. They did not adhere to other drops, maintaining their distinct, crystalline, and dazzling forms. It was like a potent medicine refined by ancient gods, emitting a rich fragrance. Simply inhaling it could strengthen tendons and bones, causing joints to crackle as one approached a transformation.

"The Daoist Master's methods were effective; though not entirely successful, some immortal liquid was ultimately produced!" Dragon Horse exclaimed, trembling with immense excitement. Nine-Tailed Alligator Dragon was practically quivering. To think that they had obtained the immortal liquid brewed by the Daoist Master—this was truly a great blessing, seizing a tremendous fortune.

The ancient star where the Human Race's Tenth City was located had shattered, signifying the collapse of this section of the ancient path. The altars leading to the next destination had been pulverized, and it was unknown how many years it would take to repair them. Moreover, something even more terrifying occurred: the Holy Spirit Clan, the Light Clan, and the dominant clans from other starfields all arrived, simultaneously heading towards the other ancient wells. In the following years, the ancient starry path underwent a massive collapse. The demonic wells in the other locations were all forcibly opened, drenched in blood—a true catastrophe. These sections of the ancient path were engulfed in ceaseless battles, with the heavens collapsing and the earth rending, utterly destroyed. The powerhouses of these starfields all mobilized, vying for the Heaven-Mending Art, seeking immortal liquid, and contending for the fortunes left by the Daoist Master.

Blood stained the starry sky...