Chapter 1439: Leading the Enemy into Battle

Ji Ziyue was bragging, which left Ye Fan and Pang Bo speechless. What they saw completely overturned their previous perception of her, and observing her secretly, they couldn't help but want to laugh.

Of course, thinking about her past mischievous behavior, they felt relieved. This kind of thing wasn't unusual, and given her personality, it wasn't excessive or surprising.

Thin mist rose from the mountain peaks, like swirling immortal energy, reflecting in the clusters of lakes below. The scene was simple and hazy, a pure land that brought tranquility to one's heart.

"Let's go! We'll find the Divine-Demonic Liquid, capture the God King, suppress the Human Saint Body, and defeat them all!" Ji Ziyue vigorously waved her fist, as if boosting morale, and bravely led the way.

Ye Fan, Pang Bo, and the Dragon Horse exchanged glances. It truly wasn't a good time for them to reveal themselves. It was more appropriate to let this girl lead the enemies into battle, as Ji Haoyue was currently undergoing a transformation, which required time and could not be disturbed.

"Let her buy us some time. We'll follow from a distance and protect her," Pang Bo said. Ye Fan nodded in agreement, and the group silently trailed behind.

It had to be said, Ji Ziyue and her companions formed an incredibly powerful group, astonishing wherever they went. Each of these eight or nine individuals possessed extraordinary talent and bloodline.

There was no need to mention the Ancient Golden Peng; a single flap of its wings could send it soaring ninety thousand miles, capable of tearing the sky and shattering the universe—a truly formidable race.

The Sky Wolf, furthermore, had endless legends, having once produced peerless experts. The Sky Wolf's Howl at the Moon could collapse a galaxy with a single roar, and when engaged in battle, it fought with bloodthirsty frenzy, rarely encountering an equal.

The Nine-Eyed Jade Toad was an even more ancient and exotic species, rare since ancient times. Legend had it that it was the offspring of the Three-Legged Golden Toad and the Jade Qilin, having been extinct for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of years. To their surprise, it had reappeared in the world and was subtly the strongest among this group.

As for the others, such as the Mountain-Bearing Turtle, the Green-Blooded Human, and the Sky-Rending Beast, there was no need to elaborate; they were equally powerful. These races were renowned throughout the universe, all possessing dominant bloodlines in their respective regions.

Their spiritual senses were incredibly acute. Even powerful beings like Ye Fan, Pang Bo, and the Dragon Horse, following behind, would be detected if they were not careful. Fortunately, they had the Heaven-Deceiving Array Patterns.

The Ancient Golden Peng, Sky Wolf, Nine-Eyed Jade Toad, Mountain-Bearing Turtle, and the others each possessed immense magical power and vigorous vitality. Wherever they went, all spirits retreated, their presence vast and unfathomable, like a surging ocean.

"I sense the aura of the Divine-Demonic Liquid; the Divine Body is likely just ahead!" Ji Ziyue declared solemnly, her face serious, her steps light, signaling everyone to prepare for battle.

This was an open valley with a clear spiritual lake, lush precious trees, fresh flowers and plants, falling blossoms, and overflowing, radiant mists. It appeared very sacred and serene.

"We arrived a step too late; the Divine Body has already departed. There are traces here from his enlightenment," the Green-Blooded Human sighed softly, their skin emerald green, their limbs like verdant vines.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo clearly saw that they had been to this place before; it was an abandoned cultivation site of Ji Haoyue. Yet now, it could be used to lead everyone here, waste their time, and still make them feel as if they had gained something.

There were indeed traces of the Divine-Demonic Liquid here, but its essence had long been depleted, and the fragments of the Great Dao had also been extracted, rendering it worthless.

"Miss Ziyue is truly extraordinary, worthy of being a Primeval Spirit Body! She's most sensitive to the primordial aura of heaven and earth, able to detect it from such a distance. This is a good start; we will surely find the Divine Body and seize the precious liquid," said the Sky-Rending Beast.

"What a pity. Let's continue our search," Ji Ziyue waved her hand and once again led the way.

In the shadows, the Dragon Horse muttered, "This girl looks so harmless right now, but I bet she'll eventually lead these people straight into a pit of fire."

"Excellent! That would save us a lot of trouble, wouldn't it?" Pang Bo laughed heartily.

Suddenly, shouts and beast roars came from ahead. Ji Ziyue and her group had encountered another batch of powerful individuals, and it seemed an intense battle was about to ensue.

"Everyone, we are all here for the Divine-Demonic Liquid. Why slaughter each other now? It would be better to unite and only strike when we face the true formidable enemy," Ji Ziyue stepped forward and said.

These were several humanoid figures, each possessing extraordinary magical power. The leader was a powerful being with a dragon's head and a human body, radiating light. Three other powerful individuals followed behind him, all with distinguished bearings.

"This race..." Ye Fan was greatly surprised. This was the same bloodline as the royal family of the Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest in Beidou—undoubtedly a powerful race.

He observed carefully but did not find the Dragon Lady of the Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest. His eyes gleamed as he felt that matters might not be so simple and could become very troublesome in the future.

"Leaf, is something wrong?" Pang Bo asked.

"I led someone to destroy the Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest. Their Dragon Lady and others crossed star domains with their clansmen and returned to their ancestral star. Since members of that race have appeared, I'm worried the Dragon Lady might also arrive, wielding an Ancient Emperor Weapon!" Ye Fan frowned.

When Pang Bo learned that the old Human Devil had roasted and eaten the Great Sage of the Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest, he sucked in a breath, looking somewhat dumbfounded. This was a massive grudge, especially since Ye Fan had led the way.

Ahead, Ji Ziyue persuaded the four individuals to join their group.

Clearly, these people were wary. The opposing side consisted of eight or nine individuals, each very powerful, and they didn't want to engage in a bloody battle, so they nodded and agreed.

This battle was avoided, and the group grew a bit larger.

Pang Bo and the others exchanged glances, unsure what to say. It was like a thief crying "stop thief," gathering such a powerful group—how would they manage the outcome later?

Ye Fan said, "Ziyue is a Primeval Spirit Body, highly attuned to the Dao. The essence of heaven and earth is at her disposal; she can control the most fundamental elements. She can replenish divine power for these people, so it's natural that everyone would want to associate with her. This can subtly keep everyone's strength at its peak."

Whether it was her amiable and lively disposition or the role she could play, she held a crucial position within this group, subtly regarded as their de facto leader.

A figure flashed, and a powerful and terrifying presence appeared, enveloped in a brilliant divine halo, as if a Heavenly Emperor had descended. It exuded a terrifying aura that inspired dread.

Di Tian appeared, standing in the distance.

He had just witnessed Ji Ziyue inviting the four foreign experts to join them. Seeing their large numbers and formidable combination, he wanted to leverage their strength. With a brilliant smile, he said, "Everyone, I am Di Tian of the human race, and I also wish to join you."

"This person is looking around nervously and voluntarily joining us; he doesn't seem like a good sort. He might harbor malicious intentions. I suggest we suppress him," Ji Ziyue said straightforwardly.

"He's just one person. Killing him would simply reduce a competitor and ensure there's enough Divine-Demonic Liquid to go around," said the Sky Wolf expert with long silver hair, speaking chillingly.

"Agreed!" The others all nodded, not wanting the group to grow any larger.

"Kill!"

Vast swathes of brilliant light appeared, like dozens of immortal phoenixes soaring across the sky, with dazzling chains of divine order interwoven like phoenix feathers, tearing through the air. Over a dozen individuals collectively moved to suppress Di Tian.

Di Tian was astonished. When others were hostile, they were invited to join, but when he acted friendly, he was met with overwhelming murderous light. This truly enraged him.

This was no time for discussion. With so many young Supremes attacking him, even a moment's delay could mean fatal danger. He turned and fled.

"Stop him!"

Among the young Supremes, the Ancient Golden Peng and others excelled in speed. They instantly gave chase, fiercely attacking Di Tian and blocking his path, while the rest of the group launched a furious assault from behind.

Poor Di Tian. He was originally a peerless expert of his generation. Since his debut, the only time he had suffered a loss was against the Azure Emperor during Ye Fan's heavenly tribulation, which was not shameful, as the Azure Emperor was an ancient Great Emperor. But now, he was being chased and beaten, utterly disheveled. By the end of the fight, he was covered in blood and fled into the distance.

"Boom!"

Over a dozen individuals attacked simultaneously, their divine power boundless and overwhelming, like a surging forbidden divine sea, sweeping away all obstacles with destructive force.

With a thud, Di Tian coughed up a mouthful of blood. He had already retreated, but the Ancient Golden Peng had entangled him, ultimately trapping him in the vortex of everyone's divine power, nearly shattering him.

Di Tian's heart burned with rage as he rapidly retreated. A direct confrontation was impossible; no matter how powerful he was, he couldn't defeat over a dozen young Supremes. Even a slight delay could result in him being torn apart.

Alas for Di Tian, being chased with such intensity—something that hadn't happened in years. He barely escaped with his life, covered in blood from the struggle, and fled miserably into the depths of the mountain range.

He was utterly indignant. Others were invited to join, yet when he proactively stepped forward, he was met with a cold reception. Had he been a fraction slower, he might have been killed there.

"I'm guessing Ziyue probably learned some things about the Ancient Road from those around her. It's clear she's setting up Di Tian for us," Pang Bo said, gloating.

Di Tian was definitely a dangerous individual and had to be guarded against. If he had joined Ji Ziyue's group, there might have been unforeseen complications for the team.

Ye Fan also smiled. Di Tian, as powerful as he was, was being chased and humiliated like this today. He was probably about to spit blood from sheer anger.

Half a day later, another unlucky soul was encountered by Ji Ziyue's group: the Great Demonic God. Alone and being chased by a group, he naturally had no temper left.

The Great Demonic God was seething with rage, covered in bloodstains, and severely wounded. He was utterly fed up. He had always been the one to slaughter others, had once destroyed a life planet, and had waded through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Yet today, he was being hounded and chased to his death!

Although he was practically fuming, he was still beaten back by the group. This left him silently enraged and frustrated. It was truly an unprovoked disaster; he had inexplicably almost been hunted down and killed.

He was powerful, but under the assault of so many young Supremes, he could only suffer heavy losses. Numerous terrifying wounds appeared all over his body as he angrily departed alone.

Two days later, Ji Ziyue's group finally encountered a formidable enemy.

"What a small world; they've encountered the Golden Serpent Young Master, the Metal-Devouring Beast, and the Holy Spirit," the Dragon Horse remarked, looking intrigued and hoping Ji Ziyue would lead the enemies to clash with this other major foe.

The Stone Human, whose broken arm had regenerated, had abandoned his companions and fled first not long ago. He truly had no face to return. Along the way, he encountered the Golden Serpent Young Master and others, and joined them.

This group was very powerful, numbering around ten individuals. They encountered Ji Ziyue and her group outside a valley. Both sides were hostile, confronting each other coldly, and the atmosphere was extremely tense!

At this moment, even Ye Fan's expression became solemn. He watched intently, ready to strike at any moment, as these individuals were all his mortal enemies, and he had long intended to eliminate them.

"How wonderful! I almost wish I could switch places with that girl, leading these people into battle for a desperate, bloody fight to wear down both sides," the Dragon Horse chuckled.

"Let's get ready. We'll wait for the opportunity to strike and utterly slaughter them!" Ye Fan said, his expression cold, prepared to appear and join the battle at the crucial moment.