Chapter 1424: Distant Sight of Princess Ziyue

The bronze chariot rumbled and then departed, continuing to spread the divine decree across the land, calling for a united effort to eradicate the invaders from beyond the borders.

"This is big trouble," Pang Bo said. "Most likely, more people will suffer. Luckily, we heard about it here; otherwise, we might have been caught off guard." He was now wary of venturing out.

"There's a great fortune here," the Dragon Horse said, ignoring everything else and staring at the glistening small puddles in this desolate land. "Should we seize it or not?"

This place was the ancient battlefield of the gods, originating from the age of myths. Every ten thousand years, it would give birth to Divine Devil Liquid, a substance that seized the essence of heaven and earth. Even the rulers of the Divine Domain valued it, using it to prolong their lives.

"It's not yet mature, and it seems difficult to obtain," the Nine-Tailed Alligator Dragon stated. "Many experts are stationed here; a slight carelessness would alert the Divine Domain. If we provoke that ruler to deal with us, we'll be in big trouble."

As the mountain wind blew, scattered leaves fluttered in the forbidden area, and the forest swayed. The cracked mountain peaks twisted and coiled, while only a massive stone coffin lay motionless across the landscape.

Autumn arrived in the Other Shore, bringing a desolation and biting chill that swept across the entire land, far colder than anyone had imagined.

In less than a day, the divine decree shook the world, as strong cultivators from all races emerged to hunt down the foreign devils, launching a shocking massacre.

In this battle, figures like Earth Corpse, the Great Devil God, the Sky-Swallowing Beast, Sang Gu, Shen Lan of the Divine Race, and the Gold-Eating Beast became renowned throughout the world, rising like comets in the Other Shore.

Furthermore, three young masters of the Golden Snake Race directly confronted the Divine Son of the Divine Domain, causing a major upheaval.

Blood splattered across this ancient life-bearing star, and fierce battles erupted frequently. The native inhabitants had a special method of distinction: people of this world bore a unique mark.

This was because all races worshipped the gods and bowed before the Divine Domain, bearing a divine mark on their bodies that would emit a brilliant sacred glow when they circulated their energy.

"The power of faith! Is the ruler of the Divine Domain collecting pure spiritual energy, truly hoping for immortality? Several powerful figures in history have done this; they were all formidable individuals!"

The Undying Emperor and Amitabha were both masters of this path. The former was worshipped by myriad races, while the latter founded a religion with followers spread across the world, who supplied him with vast amounts of pure spiritual energy.

"I must find out what kind of being the ruler of the Divine Domain truly is," Ye Fan murmured to himself.

Hiding outside this desolate land, they silently observed the formation process of the Divine Devil Liquid. It was truly astonishing; the mountain ranges seemed alive, crawling like earth dragons, cracking open today and overflowing with precious liquid.

However, they learned from the discussions of those guarding the area that this was far from enough; a sedimentation process was needed for the Divine Devil Liquid to truly mature.

Unbeknownst to them, this process might take several years, or even more than ten. When it was complete, the god would personally come to consume it, while these individuals merely served as guardians.

Ye Fan and his companions, unaware of the exact timing, cultivated quietly outside this mountainous area. They sat on mountain peaks, gazing out daily, but the Divine Devil Liquid never seemed to reach completion.

The puddles had indeed increased in number, shimmering and glistening. Unfortunately, judging by the guards' discussions, the process would continue for a long time, and Ye Fan and his group would likely not be able to wait.

The outside world was already in upheaval. None of the Great Sages and Young Supremes who came from beyond the domain were easy to deal with; although most had gone into hiding, they would occasionally cause major disturbances.

This was a storm, a great tempest that swept across the entire ancient star.

However, one event sent shivers down the spines of many Young Supremes and caused all Great Sages to tremble: a terrifyingly powerful divine light flew out from the Divine Domain, instantly killing a foreign Great Sage, obliterating both their body and spirit.

No one could clearly discern what kind of formidable weapon it was. Some said it was a god's avatar, sent to slay demons, suppress all directions, and restore order to the Other Shore.

Others claimed it was a quasi-emperor artifact, capable of slaying all opponents; even a Great Sage would inevitably perish against it.

Still others claimed it was a true Great Emperor's weapon, which, after reviving, traversed hundreds of thousands of miles to slay the foreign Great Sage with fierce and dominant power, like a soaring dragon or a leaping tiger.

On this day, the guards outside the desolate land exclaimed in alarm, all turning pale with shock and pointing speechless into the depths of the forbidden zone.

They saw that from the puddles, all the Divine Devil Liquid was flowing towards the depths of the mountain range. It flowed even uphill and through mountain ranges, unimpeded.

"There's a creature in the forbidden zone, performing a ritual to attract this divine liquid, in the direction of the Nine-layered Coffin from the mythical era!" these people cried out, but they were powerless to stop it.

No one dared to venture deep inside; it was said that only a god could enter in this era. However, ever since that massive stone coffin descended from the sky, even the ruler of the Divine Domain had not dared to set foot within.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo stirred, secretly transmitting their voices, transforming them into wisps of dao waves that vibrated into the desolate land, but unfortunately received no response. Many peaks rose together, bearing runes that could erase external forces.

"This truly is a natural dam, blocking and filtering everything," Ye Fan sighed deeply. "All who enter are to be executed without mercy."

Was it the Ji family siblings? Someone was activating the Divine Devil Liquid, clearly snatching food from a tiger's mouth, taking it directly from the hands of a god. There would surely be big trouble in the future.

"Guard me; I want to see what's happening!" Ye Fan said. He chose a spot, soared into the high heavens, sat cross-legged in the void, opened his Heavenly Eye, and gazed towards the mountains in the deepest part of the mist.

"Rumble!"

All the mountains and valleys resounded. As the two golden rays of light shot from Ye Fan's eyes, breaking through limits and entering the true forbidden zone, numerous mountains shook, as if solemn divine statues were coming to life one by one.

Ancient symbols appeared on the mountain bodies one after another, then crushed these two beams of light.

Ye Fan's eyes ached terribly, and then his heart was filled with dread. They were various Great Daos, simply inconceivable, all possessing supreme majesty.

"The Great Daos of the gods!"

He instantly understood: each mountain peak was a burial ground for the gods. In the mythical era, the most tragic battles took place here, and it was rumored that even ancient Heavenly Venerates had participated.

With so many divine remains piled up, what a terrifying truth that would be!

Each rune represented a god or demon. With so many shimmering simultaneously, anyone who came would surely suffer. Ye Fan naturally felt an immense, unbearable pressure.

A trickle of golden blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth, staining his collar. This greatly alarmed Pang Bo, the Dragon Horse, and others, who immediately tried to stop him, urging him not to push himself.

"Ye Zi, are you alright?"

"It wasn't the Great Daos of the gods that injured me, but my previous Great Dao injury," Ye Fan said, frowning. "It's quite troublesome; it always gets affected."

His internal Dao injury was not extremely severe and did not affect his ability to fight. However, it never healed completely, causing him to occasionally spit out golden blood.

This type of injury wasn't a major problem, but its perpetual state of neither good nor bad was frustrating. If this continued, wouldn't the Human Sacred Body become a sick body? Even if it didn't affect his combat power, occasionally coughing up golden blood would always make him appear slightly ailing.

"Rather than calling this a desolate land, it's more like a treasure trove," Ye Fan observed. "The peaks stand side by side, each forming an ancient rune, which is an embodiment of their Great Daos. If one could fully comprehend them all, it would mean understanding the gods!"

Ye Fan stared at the giant coffin, then looked towards the vast, mysterious misty area behind it. His eyes gleamed with a strange light, wondering if the Ji family siblings were there.

He had Pang Bo, the Dragon Horse, and others guard him as he opened his unique Origin Heavenly Eye. He felt a surge of excitement, wondering if the two siblings were truly about to appear.

The light radiating from his eyes became even more brilliant, like two heavenly swords splitting the void. Reaching the deepest part, he gradually saw the scene on the other side of the stone coffin.

There were clear lakes, colorful mist, fragrant ancient medicines, and trickling clear springs. Furthermore, ancient cave dwellings gushed forth with misty, colorful light, making it truly a dwelling place for true immortals.

The only things missing were birds and beasts; it was too tranquil, lacking dynamism. It was precisely this that made this lush and brilliant divine land seem to lack a sense of vitality.

The myriad mountains shook, and the Great Daos of the gods reappeared. An ancient rune appeared on each mountain peak, eroding Ye Fan's golden gaze, and reverberating back with a terrifying, overwhelming force that caused all the myriad Great Daos of the heavens to resonate.

With a hum, Ye Fan's body violently shook, and his eyes dripped with specks of blood. His eyeballs nearly shattered; this backlash was extraordinarily terrifying.

However, he did not give up. He activated the "He" character secret art, repairing his injuries, and his gaze became even more intense. He was determined to find out whether the Ji family siblings were truly there.

If they were there, the two of them might have a great fortune. If not, they were likely in great danger!

This time, Ye Fan's entire body glowed. Not only were his eyes awe-inspiring, but a golden miniature figure also sat cross-legged on his Celestial Platform, chanting true scriptures and gazing intently into the distance.

The myriad mountains resonated, and runes blocked his vision. Just the reverberations from his gaze made his body tremble, making it clear what kind of danger he would face if he actually entered. It truly lived up to its name as an ancient forbidden zone.

This time, he broke through the limits, and his gaze reached even deeper. He actually saw a creature, whose entire body seemed cast from gold, dazzlingly brilliant. It resembled a golden immortal phoenix, its speed comparable to lightning, leaving behind brilliant streaks of light.

This was the figure Ye Fan hurriedly captured: a creature deep within the forbidden zone, and it was incredibly powerful!

In an instant, his expression froze as he saw another familiar figure: graceful and beautiful, she was running joyfully, then sprang up, full of vitality. The maiden lightly landed on the back of the golden divine bird, soaring together with it like a fairy dancing.

"Zi Yue, it seems it really is her!" Ye Fan whispered.

It was too far away, and the figure had her back to him. Her dark hair danced, each strand glistening, and her entire body glowed, making her appear hazy. She flashed past quickly, preventing him from truly confirming her identity.

The main reason was that his eyes were almost torn open, dripping continuously with golden blood, injured by the gods' runes which obscured his vision.

"Ye Zi, don't try anymore!" Pang Bo earnestly warned him, fearing he would harm his essence and worsen his Dao injury.

"It's alright, I'll try one more time," Ye Fan said, making another effort to open his Heavenly Eye. Unfortunately, this time it was empty; the person and the bird had already plunged into the deepest part of the forbidden zone.

"Are you saying Zi Yue can move freely in a desolate land of life, and is even protected by a being resembling a golden immortal phoenix?" Pang Bo asked, astonished after hearing Ye Fan describe what he had seen.

The Dragon Horse, Golden Lion, Black Bear Sage, and others were even more stunned. This was the burial ground of the gods; no one had been able to survive inside since ancient times, yet she could play there.

"Who are you people?" a loud shout came from afar.

Ye Fan's eyes had just radiated divine light, piercing the void and gazing into the deepest part of the desolate land. Those two golden beams of light had alarmed the group of powerful cultivators guarding the area.

Pang Bo, the Azure Luan, and the Black Bear Sage all prepared for battle. Ye Fan, however, was completely unafraid. After that brief glimpse of Ji Ziyue from afar, he was entirely at ease. There was nothing to worry about, and he was fearless in battle.