Chapter 1441: Encirclement and Hunting

Ye Fan arrived, his body blazing with light. He publicly slew the stone man, whose divine blood splattered ten zhang high, shocking everyone present. His physique was robust, and his thick, long hair flowed to his waist. His sharp gaze, like streaks of lightning, swept across the entire scene, creating a silence so profound that a needle drop could be heard. This was an instant of profound shock and deterrence.

He descended like a divine warrior, arriving abruptly and striking with such force. One must remember that was a mighty Saint Spirit, yet he utterly destroyed it with just a few punches!

"This person is probably... almost invincible!" This was the silent thought in many hearts. Only a few individuals perceived that the Saint Spirit had shied away from battle, not because its strength was inferior. Still, they were profoundly shaken, feeling that the Human Sacred Body would be one of the greatest obstacles on their path to emperorship.

"Ye Fan..." Ji Ziyue whispered softly.

"Wait until I've eliminated everyone who wants to kill you!" Ye Fan turned, his eyes blazing with astonishing brilliance, then pivoted to fix his gaze on everyone present.

"Arrogant! Who do you think you are, trying to kill all of us by yourself?!" Someone immediately shouted from the crowd, filled with indignation and deep resentment. This was a mix of awe and jealousy towards a powerful individual. The words were clearly intended to rally everyone present to unite and slay Ye Fan on the spot.

"Did you say that?" Ye Fan's eyes were like torches, shooting forth shimmering golden light that pulsed like burning flames, dazzling and awe-inspiring.

"Since you're here, don't even think about leaving. For everyone here today, slaying the Human Sacred Body will be a great pleasure!" Seeing that the person didn't immediately respond, the Third Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan stepped forward and said coldly.

"That's right, what if I did say it?!" This was a person from the Golden Snake Clan. Seeing the Third Young Master step forward and stand before him, his courage instantly surged.

This was a Fire Leopard, his entire body shrouded in red light and engulfed by flames. His strength was extremely formidable; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to dominate a region and ultimately make it here. With the Golden Snake Clan as his backing and his own advantageous position, he was confident Ye Fan couldn't harm him. He also believed that the current situation would certainly devolve into a chaotic battle where all the heroes would join forces to slay the Human Sacred Body.

"Boom!"

However, to his surprise, Dao patterns appeared across this expanse of heaven and earth, covering every inch of the ground. His feet sank as if into a swamp, bound in place. He then rapidly sank, his entire being sealed by powerful divine-demonic vital energy, and was dragged into the deepest reaches underground.

With a flash of light, he reappeared on the surface. In that instant, a shiver ran down his spine, and his face instantly lost all color, for he found himself standing directly opposite Ye Fan. Who wouldn't be wary of such a killing star? Even the Eldest Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan would likely have to think twice before making a move, yet now, he found himself in such close proximity.

"Since you said it, I'll send you on your way!" Ye Fan responded calmly as a thunderous palm strike descended, transforming into a palm as large as a winnowing basket. Golden runes shimmered upon it, and various Dao patterns intertwined. This didn't look like a mere palm strike; it was clearly the will of heaven and earth, transformed into ancient symbols and forming a golden palm print that descended. Who dared to contend against it?

At the very least, the Fire Leopard couldn't block it. He struggled to meet the attack, but his arms were crushed under the pressure, and blood mist gushed forth. In his desperation, he let out a long roar and spat out a silver miniature spear, the length of a chopstick. This was a renowned ancient treasure of a Saint King from antiquity, which shot towards Ye Fan's glabella.

However, this silver spear exploded with a rumble before Ye Fan's glabella. Faintly, a one-inch-tall small cauldron was seen flashing in and out of existence, with primordial energy circulating as it returned to his Immortal Platform.

"Ah... no!"

The Fire Leopard was terrified. At this moment, he deeply hated himself. With so many people present, why did he have to be the one to stick his neck out and die in vain here? He was filled with endless regret.

Unfortunately, it was too late. Ye Fan wouldn't give him a chance. What was being displayed now was Ye Fan's most powerful combat strength; even if their strengths were similar, the outcome would be decided within three to five exchanges.

"Puff!"

The Fire Leopard was struck down by a palm. After his arms exploded, his body began to break apart inch by inch, starting from his head, then his primordial spirit, extending all the way to his feet. This entire process was bizarre, progressing gradually as if in slow motion. Finally, an unwilling roar echoed through the heavens and earth. His form and spirit were utterly destroyed, leaving behind only a crimson blood mist. He was completely obliterated.

This sent a chill through everyone's hearts. The Fire Leopard had hidden far enough, behind the Third Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan, yet he was still killed, and in such a terrifying manner. Ye Fan faced everyone alone, completely unafraid. He slaughtered here, like an overlord ruling the world, looking down upon all heroes.

Beneath his feet, Source Heaven array patterns appeared. His Source Art had now reached mastery, achieving the pinnacle of perfection and renewed glory, almost transcending the Source Heaven Book itself.

The Third Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan felt a stinging sensation on his face. This was akin to a direct slap, as Ye Fan had killed the person he intended to protect right in front of him. The humiliation was profound.

"The Human Sacred Body truly lives up to its reputation!" The Eldest Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan spoke, walking step by step, intending to confront him.

At the same time, others also moved. Now was definitely not the time for a one-on-one duel. This was a super powerful enemy, and it was best to eliminate him immediately, otherwise, the troubles would be endless.

The Gold-Devouring Beast gave a grim sneer; it had gained the most. Earlier, when Ye Fan shattered the stone man, its fragments flew in all directions. The Gold-Devouring Beast swallowed a wisp of blood mist that flew towards it in one gulp, and this wisp surprisingly contained a small piece of Immortal Tear Green Gold. That was a treasure hidden within the Saint Spirit. Unfortunately, it hadn't yet gained sentience, nor had it transformed into a weapon with interwoven Dao patterns. Otherwise, its power would have been even more terrifying.

Back then, when Ye Fan confronted the Saint Spirit at the Phoenix Tower in the Golden Seven Cities, he had seen that one of its eyes resembled green gold. Over the years, it had integrated this into its Immortal Platform, nurturing it into a weapon. Ye Fan had just shattered the Saint Spirit with one punch, and in a moment of oversight, allowed it to fly away and be swallowed by the Gold-Devouring Beast.

"Heh heh, kill!" The Gold-Devouring Beast sneered and advanced with the other heroes.

"You dare to swallow something imbued with my divine power?" Ye Fan scoffed coldly. He had already sensed the Gold-Devouring Beast's action, and instantly, the "Soldier" secret art circulated, causing his entire body's divine power to boil.

"Clang!"

The Gold-Devouring Beast trembled violently, its whole body shaking. A piece of green gold, the size of a longan, flew out from its chest, tearing through it like a spearhead. Next, continuous clanging sword sounds filled the air. This small piece of green gold was like a Sword of Heavenly Dao, slashing horizontally and vertically, almost dismembering the Gold-Devouring Beast.

It must be said that this was a terrifying ancient beast, possessing an extraordinary physique that allowed it to rapidly re-fuse its body, with damaged parts instantly regenerating perfectly. At this moment, others also made their move. The Eldest Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan approached, and Sangu, a descendant of the Primordial Gods and Demons, stepped forward. These two supreme beings were immensely powerful, bringing with them an intense oppressive aura.

The heroes intervened, severing Ye Fan's offensive light. However, that piece of green gold flew away and was captured by him.

"This isn't enough!"

Ye Fan let out a long roar, his entire body blazing with golden divine light. Like a Heavenly Emperor descended to the mortal realm, his surging vital energy instantly increased by a large margin, unequivocally displaying his ultimate combat power.

The "Soldier" secret art was activated once more. The Gold-Devouring Beast let out a scream as the dragon-patterned black gold spike in its right palm lashed out wildly, causing it to injure itself all over.

"Break! Destroy! Annihilate!" he roared, finally stabilizing his body and melting the dragon-patterned black gold spike, making it a part of his own physique. At this moment, everyone raised their vigilance to the highest degree. This opponent could not be judged by conventional means; his methods were unpredictable, extremely terrifying, and overwhelmingly powerful.

Is the Human Sacred Body about to become invincible? This was a huge stone weighing down on everyone's hearts. His domineering power and arrogance shocked and terrified them!

"I'll take you on!" The Eldest Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan attacked fiercely.

"Boom!"

A strike from across the distance caused mountains to collapse, seas to roar, and clouds to disperse. A vast expanse of golden serpent energy swept across the sky like a surging tide. The Eldest Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan possessed peerless divine might. He was a top figure who had journeyed the ancient road, having cultivated the "Teng Snake Divine Transformation Heavenly Art" to a certain realm, making both his primordial spirit and physical body immensely powerful.

"Why waste words with him? Everyone attack him together and kill him!" another person shouted. "He defeated enemies in three to five moves because he burned all his power; it's impossible under normal circumstances. Kill!"

"You want to gang up on him? Have you asked Grandpa Pang first? I'll flay each and every one of you alive!" Pang Bo let out a long howl and arrived like a flying phantom. Following him, the Dragon Horse and others also arrived.

"Just you few?" Sangu, a descendant of the Primordial Gods and Demons, advanced coldly. Each step he took imprinted Dao patterns in the void, causing the heavens to tremble. Behind him, six or seven people followed, each of them immensely powerful and an ally of Sangu.

"Human Sacred Body, you are finished! Even if you have Source Art, it won't help!" another person shouted. They didn't believe that with so many forces combined, they couldn't kill Ye Fan, Pang Bo, and the others. Aside from the Dragon Horse, the cultivation of their remaining dozen or so allies was insufficient, so they were fearless.

"Ye Fan, your doom has arrived! I will carry your head to offer it as a sacrifice before my brother's cenotaph!" the Third Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan roared.

However, contrary to everyone's expectations, some people retreated and did not step forward. The Nine-Eyed Jade Toad and the Ancient Golden Roc moved indifferently to the side, and said to Ji Ziyue, "We distinguish clearly between gratitude and grievances. On another day, we will engage in a bloody battle with the Human Sacred Body to contend for supremacy." These two then departed.

On the other side, the White-Haired Heavenly Wolf's expression was uncertain. He then turned and left as well, because he would never ally with the Golden Snake Clan under any circumstances; rather, he would prefer to fight alongside Ye Fan. Obviously, this was impossible. Ji Ziyue had set a trap for them. He chose to endure it silently, withdraw, and observe coldly from the sidelines.

From Ji Ziyue's side, three powerful experts walked over, choosing to ally with the people on the opposite side, intending to attack Ye Fan and the others.

"Today, I will go on a killing spree and taste the blood of the Human Sacred Body!" The Third Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan chuckled sinisterly, revealing a mouth full of sharp, snow-white teeth that were terrifyingly keen. A total of over a dozen people surrounded them, intending to hunt down Ye Fan, and each displayed formidable techniques.

"Is that so? Ganging up with numbers? That's what this venerable one fears the least!" The Dragon Horse let out a whistle, and a stream of clear energy surged from its head, instantly manifesting another version of itself.

"Grandpa Pang will accompany you!" Pang Bo finished speaking and also cast the secret art of "One Qi Transforming Three Purities." His Dao body manifested, identical to his true self, imposing and powerful, like a Heavenly King descended to the mortal realm. The same happened above Ye Fan's head. Clear energy gathered, forming a Dao body, and his golden vital energy surged, looking down upon the world.

Almost in an instant, three more grand masters appeared. Six figures stood side by side, radiating immense pressure. Everyone could feel that the strength of these Dao bodies was identical to their main bodies. Almost simultaneously, Ji Ziyue smiled, revealing her gleaming little canine teeth, and stepped forward. At the same time, the little Lightning Phoenix transformed into a blazing bolt of lightning and flew over, surprising everyone again. As their true strength was revealed, the surrounding heavens trembled. They were indeed grand masters, powerful among the young supreme beings.

As a result, the power dynamic rapidly shifted. Although Ye Fan's side was outnumbered, they were absolutely terrifying. Furthermore, Ye Fan's Source Heaven Divine Array was glowing, spreading towards the crowd.

"This is bad!" Someone on the opposite side exclaimed in alarm.

"Kill!" Ye Fan roared loudly, leading his group to charge forward.

The situation was completely reversed. The anticipated scene of heroes hunting them down did not form. Instead, the outnumbered side was like fierce tigers unleashed, boundless in their dominance, sweeping through the ranks of thousands.

"You want to taste my sacred blood? Do you have the life to do so?!" Ye Fan's true body directly charged towards the Third Young Master of the Golden Snake Clan, intent on killing him.