Chapter 1405: Star Shore

**Volume 3 Chapter 1408: The Starry Shore**

In the dim universe, a reef drifted, faintly existing since ancient times, difficult to approach. Was this the Other Shore of the Mythical Ancient Domain?

Only faint starlight fell upon it, unable to illuminate its entirety. On the reef, a blurry, almost ethereal figure stood. Who was he, and why was he here?

Facing him, everyone felt profound awe, as if before an immortal ancient god, their bones trembling, wanting to prostrate themselves. Around the blurry figure on the reef, various Dao resonated, and celestial sounds echoed, as if a Dao Ancestor was expounding upon the Dao of Heaven and Earth, revealing the secret of eternal immortality.

The figure's cultivation level was immeasurable, stirring the soul. Even powerful individuals like the Four Young Masters of the Golden Snake remained silent, observing from a distance.

The Divine Race, Sky-Swallowing Beasts, Holy Spirits, Eater Beasts, Earth Corpses, and others also stayed silent, watching calmly from their positions. Who exactly was this person? He was far too mysterious!

A fragrant medicinal scent filled the air, and the sky shimmered brightly. Ancient medicines fell intermittently. Ye Fan opened his palm, and a twenty-thousand-year-old Purple Cloud Vine, emanating purple mist, flew into his hand.

“This is incredible, truly bizarre. Where do these herbs come from? How can they continuously fall from the sky? What is their source?” Pang Bo searched with his powerful spiritual sense but found nothing.

The most dazzling herbs were, of course, the leaves of the Ancient Tree of Life. Each one was translucent and brimming with vital energy, gradually illuminating the dark universe.

They transformed into a rain of light, falling into the void and causing a great commotion. Overlords, commanders, and kings among the ancient beasts all scrambled for them, fighting for their lives, blood splattering.

Not only them, but even the Dragon Horse joined in. There were dozens of leaves from the Ancient Tree of Life, each one a precious treasure radiating astonishing light.

Pang Bo acted, shaking off an ancient beast overlord charging towards him, about to acquire a radiant leaf. Suddenly, a blood-red hand struck, reeking of blood, as a sea of blood surged.

“How dare you!” Pang Bo exclaimed, having been attacked by a Blood Beast, one of the young supreme beings, who was contending with him for the immortal leaf.

“Bang!” The two exchanged a palm strike, unleashing brilliant light that instantly tore the area apart, shattering it completely. The Blood Beast did not linger in the fight, knowing that besides Pang Bo, Ye Fan might be even more formidable. He charged past. Pang Bo reached for the leaf, intending to claim it.

Although the Blood Beast flew away, its body was like a bottomless pit, absorbing vital energy from all directions, intending to seize all kinds of ancient medicines and immortal leaves.

In the Blood Beast’s palm was a small, ancient basin. Although only three inches tall, it could swallow all things, making it terrifying. It appeared deliberately ancient, with two characters etched onto it in primeval divine script: 'Gathering Treasures'.

This was the Ancient Treasure Gathering Basin. Though not an Emperor Armament, it was incredibly mysterious, capable of plundering the weapons and magic artifacts of enemies, leaving them defenseless.

“Damn it!” Pang Bo roared in anger. The leaf, which was almost in his grasp, flew away towards the Treasure Gathering Basin. It wasn't that his combat power was insufficient, but that this treasure made him helpless.

Ye Fan let out a soft exclamation and quickly acted, activating the 'Soldier' character secret art. His entire body radiated divine brilliance, as if an invisible hand was pulling the Treasure Gathering Basin.

The immortal leaf flew back from the edge of the basin, and with a soft hum from within, two very powerful Saint Artifacts vibrated and were forcibly pulled out.

The Blood Beast roared, its eyes flaring with fierce light. This was truly a case of "losing a sheep for a ha'porth of tar." It was the first time anyone had managed to snatch his treasures back.

“Clang!” Even the Ancient Treasure Gathering Basin trembled, nearly seized by Ye Fan. However, the Blood Beast was ultimately extraordinary and immensely powerful. With a flash of light in its palm, it forcibly retrieved the ancient basin.

Boom! Suddenly, an ancient, profound aura emanated from the reef, shaking the entire starry sky. Except for a few divine leaves from the Ancient Tree of Life, most of them transformed into a rain of light that circled around the blurry figure. The various powerful beings dared not make any rash moves.

The Daoist sounds were continuous. The blurry figure chanted true scriptures, rumbling through heaven and earth, expounding on the unchanging profound principles of the myriad heavens. It moved people, drawing them into a state of enchantment.

“He knows the Azure Emperor's Ancient Scripture?” Pang Bo's heart pounded violently; he was immensely shocked. He heard the profound methods of the Azure Emperor, the true essence of the Demon Emperor's ancient scripture, and he listened intently.

At the same time, Gu Lan of the Divine Race, the Four Young Masters of the Golden Snake Clan, Sang Gu (descendant of the Primeval Gods and Devils), and others all showed looks of astonishment. They too had heard the essence of their respective cultivation scriptures and were diligently pondering them.

In fact, it wasn't just them; everyone present, including numerous ancient beast overlords, and even the densely packed ancient creatures who were not qualified to approach, heard the Daoist sounds from afar and gained insights into their own cultivation methods.

“He’s reciting my scripture?” Ye Fan looked astonished. This made no sense; it should be impossible. His scripture was self-created and had not yet circulated in the world, so how could this person know it?

From the reactions of Pang Bo, the Dragon Horse, and others, he immediately understood that the figure was reciting a generalized profound truth of the Great Dao, allowing everyone to gain personal insights and comprehend their own methods.

This was truly an extraordinary technique, not an exaggeration to call it defying the heavens. It was definitely a manifestation of reaching the pinnacle of Dao cultivation; otherwise, how could it be possible?

At this moment, even the robust Great Saint Grey Flood Dragon appeared, standing not far away, listening intently, his whole body glowing as he comprehended his own Dao.

Sang Gu, Earth Corpse, Copper Ant King, Sky-Swallowing Ancient Beast, and others awakened one after another. Like Ye Fan, they too perceived this mystery and were all deeply shaken.

It was no wonder so many ancient beasts had gathered under this starry sky. Not only did ancient medicines fall periodically, but there was also someone expounding the Great Dao, allowing them to comprehend their methods.

“The Other Shore of the Gods—once reached, one can see the gods. After endless years, immortal elixirs have begun to fall again intermittently. Does this prove that the gods are about to awaken and wish to see us?”

An overlord among the ancient beasts muttered to himself, staring at the blurry figure on the reef, carefully savoring the enlightenment of the Great Dao.

“This place is indeed mysterious, having existed since ancient times, full of many enigmas.” Pang Bo had already sobered up. He was still comprehending the Dao but was no longer as shocked as before, speaking with Ye Fan.

Over a dozen young supreme beings harbored doubts, sensing that this place was shrouded in mist. They all unleashed their divine senses but could not discover where the ancient medicines and other items were actually falling from.

After an unknown period, the figure on the reef vanished, and the chanting ceased. Tranquility returned to heaven and earth. Dozens of immortal leaves flew in all directions, triggering a bloody battle.

This was an intense battle. Whether they were overlords, Great Saints like the Grey Flood Dragon, or invincible prodigies like the Four Young Masters of the Golden Snake, all were contending for them.

Pang Bo, the Dragon Horse, and others had managed to grab some herbs and had already retreated, unwilling to get too deeply involved in a bloody struggle for them, as that was not their true purpose for coming here.

Ye Fan held a leaf between his fingers, sensing it carefully. He was certain it was a leaf from the Ancient Tree of Life, as he had obtained one in the Eternal Ancient Star Domain.

Of course, the one he had previously was a branch and leaf that had broken off the mother tree many years ago, while this new leaf had just drifted down from the tree. He clearly felt the difference between the two.

Ye Fan murmured to himself, “We are getting close to our goal. The so-called ancient tree should be on the ‘Other Shore.’”

Bloody rain splattered, and bones piled up like mountains. The ancient beasts raged, and numerous overlords descended to join the battle for supremacy. Besides the Grey Flood Dragon, there were several other terrifying beast venerables of that caliber in the ancient hunting grounds, forcing the Four Young Masters of the Golden Snake, Sang Gu, Earth Corpse, Gu Lan of the Divine Race, and others to retreat.

This place was a divine land that had existed since ancient times, where countless ancient beast armies obtained immense benefits. How could they tolerate outsiders interfering? They united against them, pursuing and killing them.

During this process, the young supreme beings were occasionally forced to join forces, slaying several overlords and finally uncovering many secrets.

The beasts were protecting the Mythical Other Shore according to ancient teachings, receiving enormous benefits at regular intervals.

The ancient hunting grounds, the nurturing, the Other Shore of the Gods... these were interdependent, not separate entities. This was an important Daoist land, and the existence of the Mythical Other Shore was what attracted numerous ancient beast monarchs to worship.

The reef was a bridge communicating with the dwelling place of the gods. Legend had it that there was a Sea of Spirits here. Once crossed, it meant receiving the recognition of heaven and earth, allowing one to see gods and Great Emperors. The other side of the sea was a place yearned for by all living beings!

“Why haven’t I seen the sea?” Pang Bo wondered.

Because, memories extracted from an overlord's head indicated that all ancient medicines and immortal leaves had drifted over from the other side of the sea, being gifts bestowed by the gods.

“The Sea of Bitterness does not reveal itself; only with the gods’ approval can one see it. To cross the sea and successfully reach the other shore requires even greater fortune. The Great Saint Grey Flood Dragon and the ancient beast overlords are all awaiting such an opportunity,” Ye Fan stated. After learning more, he fell into contemplation.

In fact, let alone the Grey Flood Dragon and others, even their ancestors and the many beast venerables who had appeared in the ancient hunting grounds throughout endless ages, few had ever reached the other side of the sea.

Furthermore, Ye Fan obtained astonishing news from the overlord’s sea of consciousness: many ancient beasts in the ancient hunting grounds had seen an ancient divine coffin traverse the Sea of Bitterness and reach the other shore.

“The Ancient Tree of Life is on the Other Shore, and that ancient coffin also crossed over. It seems we must cross the sea, but how can we see it?” Ye Fan pondered.

This was clearly outer space; how could there be a vast divine sea here? It defied common sense. How could they see it, and how could they cross it?

“Not long ago, a maddened creature burst out from the Other Shore, where the gods reside, clutching a broken branch from the Ancient Tree of Life. Unfortunately, it couldn't be stopped and vanished.”

Ye Fan and his companions received this piece of news, further confirming the rumors from Golden City and other sources—it was indeed true. Now, beast venerables like the Grey Flood Dragon were using this as a clue to find a breakthrough and cross the sea to the other shore.

A bloody battle raged for two days and two nights. Only then were the ancient medicines, immortal leaves, and other items finally divided, bringing the conflict to an end.

Once the commotion subsided, Ye Fan and his group returned to the reef. They meticulously studied everything there, striving to understand the Other Shore, locate the Sea of Bitterness, and deduce the true nature of the blurry figure.

“It strongly resembles an avatar of an ancient Great Emperor; that kind of power is incomparable to ordinary beings,” Pang Bo remarked.

“You are right,” said Gu Lan, the Divine Race Heavenly Maiden, who had also returned. “That was a Celestial Venerable from the Mythical Era. This reef served as his Dao platform, a place where he comprehended the Dao, leaving behind his indelible Dao traces.”

The Divine Race possessed numerous records about the gods, naturally including Celestial Venerables from the Mythical Era. Based on everything here, she deduced the identity of the blurry Dao figure.

“If I'm not mistaken, there is indeed a Sea of Bitterness here, set up by the gods, which is very difficult to cross. And on the other side of the sea, there should be an ancient living planet,” Gu Lan posited.

According to her, that ancient planet belonged to the Mythical Era, isolated from the outside world, and might contain colossal secrets that have never been perceived by the outside world since ancient times!

That place was most likely extremely important; otherwise, a Celestial Venerable's former Dao-comprehension reef would not have been used as a bridge, forming one shore.

Some of the confusion in Ye Fan and the others' minds dissipated, but more questions arose: Did gods truly reside on the other shore, still alive in the world?

Based on this, they deduced much: the Mythical Hunting Ground was established by the gods on the Other Shore to protect this place. And the ancient medicines and divine leaves falling from the sky were to nourish these ancient beasts, preventing them from leaving.

“With such grand arrangements, might we actually get to see the gods?!” Pang Bo exclaimed, startled.