Chapter 1361: Looking Down on the Starry Sky

Chapter 1363: Overlooking the Starry Sky

Divine Interdiction, a forbidden realm for gods, breaks all shackles, allowing mortals to transcend and become almost divine. Only ancient Great Emperors can permanently reside within it! It is an ultimate secret, astonishing through the ages, offering an all-encompassing enhancement to an individual's capabilities. Whether it's combat power, speed, primordial spirit, or even sensory perception, any advantageous aspect is multiplied tenfold, making it defy the heavens.

The Overlord was defeated, completely and utterly. It was an unprecedented, crushing defeat. Ye Fan's performance was overwhelmingly powerful, extinguishing the last glimmer of hope in Overlord's heart, leaving him shrouded in despair and utterly lost. There was no suspense; even if he tried to revive his Dao-self, he was forcefully interrupted, ultimately shattering his body, breaking bones and tendons, and sending purple blood flying. This defeat left him without a shred of hope. Even when he attacked in his most powerful combat form, he was defeated, perishing at the most beautiful and brilliant moment. What kind of disparity was this?

Overlord was filled with sorrow. He knew deeply that even if he were given another chance, to start over, the outcome would not change; Ye Fan would still powerfully and mercilessly suppress and kill him! The enemy weighed on his heart like a great mountain, causing him to feel a sense of powerlessness. His inner self told him that this person was invincible. This had never happened before; he had always been others' nightmare, but now someone had cast a shadow over his heart. Precisely because of this, he was completely disheartened, his body turning cold. He had been defeated to the point of losing all will to fight, becoming consumed by grief, sorrow, anguish, and pain, as if petrified.

“Why?” His lips trembled as he asked himself, unable to believe this reality. He had heard tales of outstanding prodigies throughout history; the combat strength of a Great Emperor in their youth was a benchmark that no one could surpass. In his strongest combat form, with four or five divine manifestations merged into one, he should have been invincible, for it was absolutely comparable to a Great Emperor in their youth! Yet he was still defeated. He was in such pain but could find no answer. Overlord believed that on this ancient path, no one of the same cultivation level could suppress an attack combining several divine manifestations in such a way. This defied common sense!

Beneath the starry sky, silence reigned. All the mighty figures felt chills run down their spines. Overlord's power had been renowned on the ancient path for decades, yet now he had suffered such a devastating defeat, leaving everyone speechless. No one could believe it. The appearance of a single divine manifestation would cause a sensation, yet now, several combined were utterly defeated. Who in the world could contend with such an opponent?

“My offer still stands: buy your life with a secret technique,” Ye Fan calmly stated in the starry sky, bathed in the pure moonlight. He appeared transcendent and ethereal, like a celestial immortal.

Overlord seemed to be weeping, laughing, and sorrowful all at once, his heart aching. He had never imagined such a day would come, that someone as powerful, relentless, and invincible as himself would become a weakling in another's eyes, looked down upon and coerced.

“Kill me then! I will never hand over the Nine Secrets and the Grand Yin Immortal Scripture to you!” Though defeated, the wildness in Overlord's bones remained; he refused to submit.

“Pfft!” Ye Fan spread his five fingers, and five peerless sharp lights pierced through the cosmos, all striking Overlord's body, transforming him into shattered bones and a mist of blood. He showed no mercy, acting decisively and resolutely. However, after a quarter of an hour, Overlord's body reassembled itself. The All-Character Secret was unparalleled; possessing it was akin to having an immortal body during intense battle.

“All methods in the world are merely tools; one doesn't need to master them all, but one does need some such tools,” Ye Fan sighed softly. Seeking techniques, seeking methods, seeking the Dao—it's better to seek within oneself. This was to be the foundation of his future cultivation. However, nothing is absolute; even Buddhism, which emphasizes compassion, has demonic subjugation divine abilities. The Nine Secrets were heaven-defying, embodying the profound mysteries of creation. Each secret possessed extraordinary divine power capable of reaching the heavens. The All-Character Secret alone was enough for someone to study for an entire lifetime. Ye Fan believed that anyone seeking longevity or immortality in this world would care about this secret. Diligently studying it might bring enlightenment and extend one's time on earth.

“Pfft!” Ye Fan flipped his palm again, crushing Overlord into fragments in the starry sky. The purple divine blood was horrifying to behold, and the glistening white bone fragments struck fear into people's hearts. This time, before his physical body could reassemble, Ye Fan reached for the purple primordial spirit, intending to forcibly explore its sea of consciousness and search for the nine ancient characters within the Grand Yin Immortal Scripture, among other things.

“Wait!” Overlord cried out, the fist-sized purple miniature figure glaring with furrowed brows.

Ye Fan stood above the galaxy, his expression serene and unburdened. He said nothing, observing him with calm composure.

“If you forcibly probe my primordial spirit, I will immediately cease the operation of the All-Character Secret and self-destruct. You will gain nothing!” Overlord threatened.

“You have two choices: death, or buying your life with a secret technique,” Ye Fan calmly stated.

“You are humiliating me!” Overlord roared, his eyes wide with fury, clenching his fists, his entire body convulsing and trembling with rage. He had turned back from the depths of the starry sky to launch a powerful assault, only to face such an outcome, which left him utterly disheartened. At this moment, the only thing motivating him to live was the desire to know the reason for his defeat. Filled with unwillingness, he asked, “I want to know, why could you defeat me?!”

No one mocked Overlord for asking this. The starry sky was silent, for this was also everyone's question. Ye Fan's performance could only be described as a miracle; it was simply too incredible! Leaving aside Overlord's other heaven-defying techniques, merely considering the combat power of several divine manifestations combined, he could undoubtedly sweep through the ancient starry path and contend with a Great Emperor in their youth. There was no doubt about this. Such divine might was evident to all. Under normal circumstances, it would be almost insurmountable. Even if Ye Fan were incredibly powerful, the outcome should have been a draw or a very hard-fought victory.

“A state,” Ye Fan calmly replied.

What state was this? Everyone was filled with both fear and confusion. Finally, a Guardian from the depths of the starry sky muttered softly, “It can only be Divine Interdiction.” This time, he didn't lower his voice, and everyone heard him, all utterly shocked.

Divine Interdiction – this was a forbidden domain. Countless prodigies existed in the world, but how many could enter it and permanently reside there? Only ancient Great Emperors could achieve that!

“Divine Interdiction! So that's the state!” Upon hearing this, Overlord did not feel dejected; instead, he seemed to awaken suddenly, erupting with powerful essence, energy, and spirit. His eyes instantly became brilliant. “I knew it! How could someone easily suppress me in my most powerful combat form? If I also enter Divine Interdiction, I will still be invincible!” he roared loudly, as if instantly filled with confidence. Wild radiance burst from his eyes, emanating a powerful fighting spirit. He was no longer lifeless; it was as if he had been reborn and could now look down on his formidable enemy.

Ye Fan looked at him indifferently and said, “In this world, no success can be attributed to luck. I won simply because I am stronger than you. I have comprehended Divine Interdiction for decades and can enter this domain. This is strength. Otherwise, you can try entering the forbidden domain of the gods and fight me.”

“Divine Interdiction is no obstacle to me! I will surely break into it, and in the future, I will reside there permanently!” Overlord roared.

Ye Fan said nothing, and began to obliterate him, seizing the nine ancient characters from the Grand Yin Immortal Scripture and the All-Character Secret. Overlord's body disintegrated, but he still roared, refusing to yield. “I am immortal and indestructible; I can regenerate endlessly!” he bellowed.

“How many times can you live?” Ye Fan said coldly. The Myriad Mother Qi Cauldron descended, drawing Overlord inside. It began to refine him, making his blood boil and gradually dry up. The All-Character Secret was famed for allowing continuous resurrection as long as a single drop of blood remained, making death difficult. Ye Fan cut off his hope of resurrection, causing his entire being to turn into a bloody light, burning and evaporating. Overlord roared, struggling violently, making the entire great cauldron tremble.

Everyone was so shocked they were speechless. This was the mighty Overlord, yet he was being refined alive inside a cauldron, reduced to the lowest rank of prisoner. Everything that happened today was bound to shake the starry sky, alerting the prodigies on the path ahead that a "fierce tiger" had arrived to contend for the Emperor's Path, one who would shatter the existing order! The Sacred Body from the Buried Emperor Star had arrived, becoming a peerless formidable enemy to the young Supremes on the Human Race's ancient path. From today onward, everyone would have to take him seriously and list him as the most dangerous individual.

Several figures stood in the distant sky, none other than the 'miners' whom Ye Fan had captured. They had rendered 'great service' by setting up formations here and had now regained their freedom.

“I don't believe it. Can Overlord truly be so utterly defeated, with no hope of a comeback?!” Xu Li said, almost in a daze, unable to believe it. She was the youngest daughter of the eighty-first city's Emissary.

“He's truly defeated,” Qi Zheng mumbled, stunned. He had an even more significant background, being the eldest grandson of Qi Tian, a Guardian of the Human Race's ancient path, and had also once been a miner. On the ancient path, some Emissaries particularly valued the young Supremes of the Tyrant Bloodline, encouraging their children to befriend him, thereby forming a powerful faction. Some Emissaries had personally rushed from the depths of the starry sky to witness this battle, but they had never expected such an outcome, leaving them all dumbfounded. The young Supreme they valued so highly had been almost crippled and brought to such a tragic state, with even his Dao heart shaken, leaving them all silent.

“Ah…” Overlord was on the verge of complete annihilation, as most of his blood had been evaporated and his bones charred, making it impossible to resist the terrifying cauldron. Inside the Myriad Mother Qi Cauldron, chaotic energy swirled obscurely, and galaxies shimmered, as if recreating the heavens and earth. It could refine all things in the world.

“Enough! This ends here. Show mercy where mercy is due!” A cold shout echoed. From the depths of the starry sky, an old man with white hair and a white beard appeared, arriving instantaneously, incredibly fast. A Great Saint! People trembled, feeling a terrifying, overwhelming aura that made their blood boil and their bodies feel as if they would explode. This was a Guardian on the Human Race's ancient path. After the prolonged battle between the two mighty figures, the Guardian finally appeared, preventing Ye Fan from annihilating Overlord and unleashing unparalleled might. His body was indistinct, with strands of Great Dao energy falling, suppressing the eternal blue sky, incredibly powerful!

“What are you saying? Is there no respect for a Guardian?” the indistinct figure said coldly.

“Who are you protecting? Whose Guardian are you?!” Ye Fan was fearless, standing beneath the starry sky, directly confronting this supreme Great Saint.

“Undeniably, you are an unparalleled genius, astonishing throughout history. In the future, this world will surely have a divine position for you. However, it is not yet your era, and you cannot yet claim supremacy. You must not act recklessly on the ancient path!” the Guardian said.

Everyone was shaken. The newcomer clearly favored Overlord, stepping forward to protect him. Yet, he also uttered such words, evaluating Ye Fan in a way that fully demonstrated his potential and future power.

“What is acting recklessly? How do you define it? Within a ten-zhang radius, I am the sole supreme. If I want to kill Overlord, can you stop me?” Ye Fan said with a cold expression.

“You must not kill him!” Suddenly, another figure appeared, indistinct and veiled by the divine radiance of stars and moon.

“Merely a defeated general of the Tyrant Bloodline, yet he has attracted so many people. If you wish to protect him, exchange him for the Grand Yin Immortal Scripture and the Nine Secrets!” Ye Fan said coldly.

Everyone turned to stone, utterly dumbfounded. The Sacred Body showed no respect even for the Guardians, demanding ancient scriptures from them. It was truly awe-inspiring. Alas for Overlord! He had dominated the starry sky for decades, reigning supreme on the Human Race's ancient path, yet now he had become a mere bargaining chip, his life and death entirely in the hands of his sworn enemy. He wished he could smash his head and die on the spot.