Chapter 1312: Not a Single Hair Left

The Sun Star was immense and scorching hot, with streams of molten fire constantly erupting and shooting into space. As Ye Fan approached, he immediately heard faint chanting. This was a brilliant divine star, ancient and covered with intricate divine marks.

"Cang Yan was born on this ancient star!" At that moment, he realized this was Cang Yan's birthplace, permeated with his original aura, bearing the indelible mark of a fire spirit.

This was the dwelling of a Great Saint, so Ye Fan naturally did not dare to be careless. He opened his Origin Heaven Eye, and a third vertical eye appeared as a slit in the center of his forehead.

Cultivators experience both loneliness and gains on the path to immortality; opening the hidden treasures within their bodies one by one is the fruit of their enlightenment.

"Endless deadly aura!" Ye Fan gasped. A Saint Spirit had been born here, making it a natural forbidden zone with numerous inherent Grand Dao patterns, requiring no additional formations. For this reason, Cang Yan himself had not made extensive arrangements; the innate formation diagrams bestowed upon him by heaven were sufficient to deter outside exploration. Moreover, as a Saint Spirit on the verge of becoming a Quasi-Emperor, who would dare provoke him? Array patterns were useless for his dwelling.

This made Ye Fan glad. He practiced Origin Techniques and had crossed that threshold ten years ago, becoming a true Origin Master. He possessed the most extensive knowledge of naturally formed divine veins, mineral deposits, and ancient Dao marks. For others, this was a forbidden zone of life, but he could navigate it simply by contemplating and analyzing.

Bursts of fiery light erupted, and immense solar essence flames raged. Ye Fan carefully controlled them, moving aside layer after layer of innate Dao marks to clear a path leading to a cavern dwelling. Within the Sun Star lay a tranquil land of cultivation, radiating divine splendor—an ideal place for spiritual practice.

"It's incredible that such a majestic and grand stone mountain exists inside the Sun!" The Dragon Horse and Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon exchanged bewildered glances; what they saw before them was dreamlike. A colossal black mountain, tens of thousands of feet high, floated within the solar essence flames like an island on a vast ocean. It appeared heavy and ancient.

Beyond anything else, this black stone mountain itself was a rare treasure. The Saint Spirit was born within it, and it was imbued with immortal divine power.

"This appears to be a piece of... Primordial Chaos Stone!" The Dragon Horse exclaimed in astonishment.

The Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon also stepped forward, its eyes burning with fervor, its body trembling. It declared, "It really is a Primordial Chaos Stone!" Primordial Chaos Stones are enigmatic and exceedingly rare, typically containing immortal materials that are seldom seen throughout history. Legend has it that Emperor Wu Shi obtained a Primordial Chaos Stone in the Qinling Mountains, refined immortal material from it, and then forged the world-shaking Bell of Wu Shi. The presence of such a massive Primordial Chaos Stone here was utterly astounding!

Ye Fan meticulously observed the stone, using his profound Origin Techniques to examine every inch of it. Finally, a peculiar expression crossed his face as he said, "This divine stone gave birth to Cang Yan, and it still contains some divine essence. It's possible another fire spirit could be born from it in the future."

The Dragon Horse remarked, "No wonder Cang Yan didn't forge it into a weapon. For his kind, it's a mother nest. If left in the Sun, it could give birth to another of his kind in hundreds of thousands or even millions of years."

The Primordial Chaos Stone itself was a supreme treasure, and there was no doubt it could be forged into a Great Saint weapon. However, its remaining divine substances now drew Ye Fan's attention.

"If these divine substances were sent to the Eternal Main Star, they might be refined into a sixth-stage evolution fluid."

Ye Fan personally extracted streams of crystalline stone pulp. Unfortunately, it had not yet transformed into the Nine-Orifice Stone Man Divine Fluid; it was still merely a mineral. They could not wait that long, as it would require at least hundreds of thousands of years for it to transform and begin to take on a humanoid stone form.

With fiery eyes, the Dragon Horse said, "Later, you two help me forge it into a Heaven-Overturning Seal!"

As they ascended the Primordial Chaos Stone Mountain, the tranquil land of cultivation immediately erupted with solar essence flames, powerful enough to incinerate Saints to ash, yet unable to harm the Primordial Chaos Stone in the slightest. They were all extraordinary individuals and could naturally withstand the flames by employing their Fire Evasion Art. Ye Fan, in particular, had cultivated the Solar Immortal Scripture, so such a place posed no challenge to him.

"So many treasures!"

Upon entering an ancient cave, they discovered a vast quantity of rare treasures, most of which were fire-attributed materials, gleaming brilliantly.

"Take everything, don't leave him a single hair," the Dragon Horse declared, deeply influenced by the Black Emperor. Like a swarm of locusts, they plundered everything, leaving nothing behind, not even Cang Yan's bed or meditation mat.

"What's this?" The Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon found a jar, and the moment it opened, solar essence sprayed out, nearly scorching it. Inside the jar was a glowing red liquid, like lava, yet it emitted bursts of intoxicating fragrance.

"This is... Fire Spirit Divine Sap!" Ye Fan looked down, taking a long time to recognize it, his heart filled with shock. This substance was incredibly rare; one would be hard-pressed to find even a single drop across the world. Unfortunately, no race could endure consuming it; anyone who dared to drink it would turn to ash, as it was a divine sap born from fire essence.

"This is one of the main ingredients for refining the Nine-Revolutions Immortal Elixir; there's no way to consume it without first refining it into that elixir." Ye Fan immediately confiscated it. Such a heaven-defying item might not be needed for eons, but it could not be discarded or wasted.

The Nine-Revolutions Immortal Elixir was an ancient panacea from myths and legends. Perhaps the ultimate stage of the Eternal Main Star's evolution fluid could approach the threshold of this immortal elixir. However, throughout history, no one had ever been known to refine it; only legends existed. As for the fragments of immortal elixirs found on some ancient stars, or rumors that ancient figures had once refined them, none could withstand scrutiny. Even the alchemy secrets of the Eternal Main Star should not be fully trusted, as they likely do not represent the true Nine-Revolutions Immortal Elixir or its ancient formula.

"What is this?" The Dragon Horse wondered, rushing deep into the cave. It saw a patch of small trees, all under a meter tall, each one crystal clear and emitting streams of divine radiance. Ye Fan paused for a moment, then observed carefully, his heart trembling. He couldn't help but marvel at the immense collection of Cang Yan, the Fire Race Saint Spirit! He had experienced such a scene before, which allowed him to recognize it immediately: this was a cultivation ground for the Immortal Marvel Tree!

This place was cool, devoid of scorching fire essence. Instead, it featured divine jade walls, and the jade trees were not carved but rooted directly in the ground, their stems resembling coiling dragons. There were forty-nine jade trees in total, each of a different color: some like red agate, some as verdant as leaves, and others as brilliant as gold.

"The Immortal Marvel Tree holds a supreme position among Saint Weapons. Once fully grown and refined, it can connect heaven and earth. It is said that someone once wielded it and became unmatched in the world!" Ye Fan recited the ancient records.

"What? This is the Immortal Marvel Tree, also known as the Seven Marvel Ancient Tree?" The Dragon Horse was shocked, then swallowed furiously. It was said to be an ancient treasure refined by a Daoist in the mythical era, whose refining method had been passed down, granting it unparalleled power. It scurried around, searching for the main tree.

"The Great Expansion number is fifty, forty-nine of which are used, related to the Grand Dao. There must be one more, the 'escaped one,' which is the true Seven Marvel Ancient Tree!" These forty-nine trees were merely the conduits it used to absorb immortal essence.

"It's here!" The Dragon Horse finally spotted it. It was suspended above, its roots embedded in the void, drawing power from it. Clearly, this was the weapon Cang Yan was refining for himself. It was still in the process of maturation, not yet fully transformed into an invincible Great Saint Weapon, as its time had not yet come.

"What a shame, it hasn't 'ripened' yet," the Dragon Horse lamented.

"If you don't like it, I'll take it," the Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon said, drooling.

This ancient tree was about a meter tall, with seven branches extending upwards, seemingly capable of piercing the heavens and splitting the earth.

"Be content," Ye Fan said. "If it fully matured into a Great Saint Weapon, you wouldn't be able to control it even if it were given to you."

He activated the "Soldier" character technique, and instantly a broken branch appeared in his palm. It had seven crystal-clear leaves, resembling the ancient tree but smaller. This was a broken branch Ye Fan had obtained years ago in the Immortal Mansion World, which he had never used.

"Huh, wait, although it's a broken branch, why does it have a terrifying weapon spirit fluctuation?" the Dragon Horse asked.

Ye Fan nodded. Years ago, in the Northern Territory's Divine City, he had cut open a wondrous stone that contained an unimaginable substance—a weapon spirit, capable of repairing various ancient weapons. He had ultimately used it on the Immortal Marvel Tree, but unfortunately, it was only a segment of a branch with severe missing parts. Though the weapon spirit was embedded within, it couldn't make the branch entirely whole.

"Pluck it!" Ye Fan instructed the Dragon Horse to step forward and retrieve the Seven Marvel Ancient Tree from the void.

"But it's not perfect yet; right now, it can only be refined into a Saint Weapon!" the Dragon Horse said, feeling pained.

Ye Fan replied, "If you wait until it's flawless, you won't be able to control it. Pluck it now, and with the help of the weapon spirit, merge this broken branch with it. It can then be refined into a supreme treasure, and as long as your strength is sufficient, you can allow it to continue growing in the future."

Hearing this, the Dragon Horse nodded and plucked the ancient tree. A seven-colored radiance flashed in Ye Fan's hand. The broken branch, carrying the weapon spirit, flew up and merged into the ancient tree, instantly causing it to radiate immortal brilliance and possess a terrifying divinity.

The Dragon Horse was overjoyed. "Could this weapon spirit have been left behind by a supreme being from Beidou?" It knew that with this unowned weapon spirit merged, the weapon could continue to grow in the future, allowing it to possess an invincible and marvelous ancient tree!

"Weapons are best grown alongside their wielder, for perfect synergy and effortless mastery," Ye Fan said. He collected the forty-nine small trees from the ground, along with the jade-like earth, and handed them to the Dragon Horse.

The Dragon Horse understood. "Once I refine it into a Saint Weapon and it perfectly synchronizes with me, I'll use these forty-nine treasure trees to nourish it. Sooner or later, it will become an invincible ancient artifact."

"Where are my treasures?" The Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon asked, hoping for a share.

Ye Fan said, "The Dragon Horse has the ancient tree. The Primordial Chaos Stone Mountain is for you; you can refine it into a Heaven-Overturning Seal according to ancient methods." Undoubtedly, this would be a formidable weapon. Once completed, it would be no weaker than the Dragon Horse's Seven Marvel Ancient Tree.

The trio swept through the Fire Race Saint Spirit Cang Yan's dwelling, gaining enormous spoils. In the end, not even a single Fire Dragon Herb was left; they completely plundered the ancient mountains, caves, and heavenly palaces within the Sun Star.

"That old fellow is definitely going to go mad when he gets back," the Dragon Horse said, gloating.

Here, Ye Fan successfully found the extreme fire essence that nurtured the Fire Race Saint Spirit. Cang Yan was born in the Sun, and much of the same type of solar divine essence remained. During a terrifying heavenly tribulation, Ye Fan used the Sun's core and the solar divine essence, clashing life and death, balancing Yin and Yang, and successfully broke through his cultivation bottleneck.

After the heavenly tribulation ended, he smoothly advanced to the eighth heaven of the Saint realm. Cultivation became progressively harder further along the path, and although he had only climbed a small step this time, his strength had increased significantly. He was now unrivaled among Saints! At this point, Ye Fan found it difficult to encounter a match among ancient Saints; his cultivation at the eighth heaven of the Saint realm was enough for him to contend with Saint Kings.

He stood in the dark starry sky, gazing into the depths of the universe, as if transcending time and space, seeing truly terrifying, unparalleled foes like the Great Demon God, Di Tian, and his Sacred Body nemesis, one by one!