Chapter 1483: Encountering the Past

The fire veins collapsed and exploded piece by piece, and the Golden Crow’s nest shattered into pieces. All the Golden Crows here were annihilated; not a single one escaped.

Many people watched from a distance, but at this moment, the world was utterly silent, not a sound could be heard. They had witnessed this battle with their own eyes and were filled with terror.

Blood mist lingered in the air, and gleaming white bone fragments were a shocking sight. This indicated the Golden Crow race had suffered heavy losses, with the portion of their clan that had descended upon the Big Dipper almost entirely wiped out.

Silence reigned; no one uttered a word. Overwhelmed by Ye Fan’s might, they all stood far away, daring not to approach.

Ye Fan turned around and strode away into the distance, disappearing over the horizon. The Dragon-Horse, the Golden-Winged Great Peng, and others followed him, departing from this land.

It was unknown how long passed before the place finally erupted into a clamor!

The news spread like wildfire in all directions, shaking the five continents. The East Wilderness, Central Plains, Southern Ridge, and other regions were all in an uproar.

Ye Fan had returned!

This news quickly spread. He had first acted outside the heavens, then came to the Northern Region to unleash a massacre. The time between these events was short, and the news truly disseminated only after everything was done.

It was like a sudden clap of thunder from flat ground, or lightning striking from a clear sky!

Undoubtedly, the news was too shocking, exceeding everyone’s expectations. Previously, it had only spread within a small area, but now a hurricane swept through the Central Plains, Southern Ridge, and East Wilderness.

More than a hundred years had passed, and Ye Fan had actually reappeared. Many people were bewildered. Could one really return after embarking on the ancient path? This was rare throughout history.

Just how powerful had he become? He alone, with a single punch, had crushed the Golden Crow race, and with a single shout, had slain the old Golden Crow Saint King. It was truly horrifying to hear.

The news of Ye Fan’s return became a storm, instantly sweeping across the land and shaking everyone’s hearts.

Over a century had passed, and mortals had undergone one or two generational changes, but the cultivators of old were still present. Everyone, whether they knew him or not, was astonished.

This news became a massive wave. It spread instantly through domain gates to all regions, and everywhere there were cultivators, the news was known, putting the world in an uproar.

"Most people in the world have passed away..." Ye Fan sighed softly as he walked on the familiar land of the East Wilderness. Time had changed, and it was impossible for the mortals of Ye Fan’s generation to still be alive.

"In a sense, the mortal heart should be cut off," said the Black Bear Saint.

"How can the heart be divided between mortal and transcendent? It is all just the human heart," Ye Fan gazed at the land. The mountains and rivers remained unchanged, but an era had already passed.

His return caused a tremendous impact, triggering a sensation across the five domains. The world was abuzz with discussions; people simply couldn't believe any of it.

Could the Human Sacred Body already rival a Great Saint? It was too astonishing. It had only been a little over a hundred years!

Ye Fan did not conceal his whereabouts, walking on foot across the land. He gazed from afar at the Primordial Mine and the Jade Lake, but did not visit either, as he had no time at the moment.

Later, he appeared in the Central Domain, leading twelve Saints, traveling on foot. Some cultivators were shocked, watching from a distance and secretly pointing.

The Village of Heaven was outside the domain, so he couldn't find it. He could only reveal himself in the world, so that his old acquaintances would learn of his return and seek him out to meet.

The Jade Lake, Jiang Family, Feng Clan, Dayan Holy Land, Wanchu Holy Land, and many other sacred lands all became aware. Their respective leaders were all deeply shaken.

Meanwhile, those who were Ye Fan’s contemporaries were stunned into a daze. Had a transcendent supreme being truly risen? A chasm had opened between him and their generation, a great divide that was impossible to cross.

"He should visit our Jade Lake. Yiyi and the Divine Embryo are both people he cares deeply about. It's just that he doesn't have time right now."

"My Feng Clan had some history with him. Will he appear?"

Wherever Ye Fan appeared, he would stop for a long time, walking slowly. He feared that if he moved too quickly, he might miss his old acquaintances.

Youyue City, located in the central part of the East Wilderness, was one of the ten ancient cities in the Central Domain. Ye Fan strolled through it. The ancient streets remained the same, unchanged from the past, only the people had long since changed.

The moment Ye Fan entered the city, the entire street fell silent. The Dragon-Horse, Golden Lion, Azure Luan, and eleven other Saints followed behind him, all possessing extraordinary appearances that drew everyone's gaze.

"Divine Son... is that really you?" From a distance, a timid voice spoke.

"Little Sparrow." Ye Fan stared at a certain spot in the void, which immediately cracked open. A grimy girl appeared, dressed shabbily, but with a pair of bright, large eyes that shone with excitement.

This was the Heavenly Prodigy of the Village of Heaven. Her root bones were extraordinary, and she had been meticulously trained by Qi Luo. She was considered a future great Venerable of the Assassin World, capable of easily contending with many King Bodies.

Clearly, Little Sparrow had not been doing well recently; otherwise, she wouldn't have been so unkempt and dressed herself in such a manner. Which girl doesn't love beauty?

"It's me." Ye Fan hadn't expected Little Sparrow to be the first to appear.

All the past events flashed vividly before his eyes, as if they had happened just yesterday. At that time, Little Sparrow was only two years old, toddling and adorable, humming while practicing cultivation facing the morning glow, with a pacifier in her mouth.

"You... you're not an impostor, are you?" As a Heavenly Court successor, specializing in the Assassin Sutra, Little Sparrow could naturally perceive everything. She only asked this due to her excitement.

She quickly rushed over, tears welling in her eyes, like a wronged child seeing their closest kin, unable to stop herself from crying.

"Don't cry, it's nothing major. I'll help you vent your grievances." Ye Fan's emotions also fluctuated intensely. He hadn't expected to see one of his own so quickly.

"Divine Son, the Black Sovereign is lost, Ye Tong is being hunted, his life or death unknown, Huahua has also been taken away, Ancestor Qi Luo was severely wounded, and the Silver Blood Twin Emperors are being forced by the ancient clans to acknowledge their ancestry..." Little Sparrow spoke with a choked voice, very agitated, as if she had endless grievances to tell.

Reuniting in Youyue City not only excited Little Sparrow, but also stirred Ye Fan's emotions, and his eyes grew sore.

Little Sparrow didn't know how to return to the Village of Heaven because it was far away in an outer star river. The Black Sovereign had lost himself and naturally abandoned them, leaving them unable to return home and unable to find the place.

"It's as unreliable as ever!" This was Ye Fan's assessment, which made Little Sparrow burst into laughter through her tears, unable to hold back.

The dog was indeed unreliable. After tricking others to the very end, it finally tricked itself. While studying formations, it teleported itself to the other side of the starry sky and couldn't find its way back.

Little Sparrow's talent was extraordinary. Although she hadn't embarked on the ancient starry path for tempering, she was now at the peak of the Saint realm, and having cultivated the Heavenly Court's great killing arts, she had become the most outstanding Killing Saint in this world.

She had once severely wounded an old Golden Crow Saint King, nearly succeeding in killing him. She had also gone to the Western Desert to rescue Huahua, but ultimately couldn't ascend Mount Sumeru and almost got captured herself.

"Uncles Li Heishui and Dongfang Ye were almost converted to Buddhism, and Yan Yixi and Li Tian were injured by a group of Arhats and ancient Buddhas, nearly losing their lives," Little Sparrow recounted her experiences in the Western Desert, her teeth itching with hatred.

His old friends had not perished; they were all still alive. This was the best news. As long as people were alive, nothing else was a problem.

Hearing this, Ye Fan felt a slight relief. Others were fine; only Ye Tong and Huahua had encountered trouble. But his greatest concern was still Ye Tong.

"That day, I fought side by side with him in a bloody battle, killing many Golden Crows. But ultimately, we couldn't defeat those four old Saint Kings, so we could only flee separately," Little Sparrow said. When they last fought together, both had suffered severe injuries.

"Ye Tong might have been rescued by Jiang Ting," Little Sparrow speculated.

"Little Tingting, did she take him into the Jiang Family?" Ye Fan was momentarily startled.

"No, she didn't return to the Jiang Family," Little Sparrow shook her head.

Ye Fan's heart stirred. He abruptly looked up, gazing at the Solar Star. Could they have gone there?

"Don't worry. It's nothing major; none of this matters," Ye Fan comforted Little Sparrow. He had the confidence to resolve all troubles.

"Are these all experts at the Saint King realm?" Little Sparrow wiped away her tears, looking at the Golden-Winged Great Peng and others, extremely surprised.

Ye Fan nodded. The other Saints also offered her friendly smiles. Of course, the Dragon-Horse was an old acquaintance, sharing a special joy of reunion.

"Come, let's go to the Solar Star." This time, Ye Fan took Little Sparrow and the Ancient Golden Peng with him, leaving everyone else behind, and directly entered the Solar Star.

The heat here was scorching, as if fiery phoenixes danced, burning everything. Even ordinary Saints found it difficult to approach the core.

Ye Fan and his companions advanced directly, eventually arriving before an ancient hall. Even from a distance, they sensed a terrifying aura.

"Golden Crow!" Little Sparrow looked horrified. This aura was even more terrifying than that of a Saint King.

The colossal stone hall radiated sacred light, like a divine sun. It was an ancient temple dedicated to worshipping the sun deity, rumored to be connected to the Solar Saint Sovereign.

Inside the hall was a teleportation array. An old Golden Crow sat cross-legged there, quietly guarding it. Its aura was terrifying, and its entire body was enveloped in solar fire essence, like an ancient god.

Ye Fan naturally knew that the teleportation array led to the most mysterious place within the Solar Star. Chaos and fire essence intertwined there, making it difficult for outsiders to approach. It was Duan De's sleeping place, protected by a peerless formation featuring remnants of Emperor-level patterns, and further guarded by the Heaven-Devouring Demonic Lid. Even the Human Demon had stopped there, unable to get close!

This old Golden Crow had discovered the place, but certainly couldn't approach Duan De, and could only stand guard here.

"Who are you?" The old Golden Crow abruptly opened its eyes, scanning Ye Fan coldly. Its blood energy surged like a vast ocean.

"Is my disciple in there? Are you blocking him here?" Ye Fan didn't answer, but instead countered with a question.

"It's you, the Human Sacred Body of yesteryear? You've actually returned. What perfect timing!" The old Golden Crow was named Jin Yu, one of the clan's ancestors. As a Great Saint, his magic power was boundless. Although he hadn't met Ye Fan personally, he had seen his statues and other representations.

Jin Yu immediately launched an attack. At this moment, he appeared as an old Daoist with golden hair. He extended a hand, which transformed into a giant claw, reaching for Ye Fan and everyone else.

*Bang!*

Ye Fan smashed out a punch, colliding with the golden claw. Instantly, lightning flashed and thunder roared, the wind howled and thunder boomed, a truly terrifying sight. Even the Solar Star trembled.

"You..." The Golden Crow Great Saint rose to his feet. His right hand was covered in blood, nearly shattered and torn apart by Ye Fan's punch.

This shocked him. As a Great Saint, to suffer such a significant loss at the hands of a mere Saint King youth was truly demonic and unsettling.

"Golden Crow Great Saint, you wish to kill my disciple? Why don't you go sleep eternally with your own disciples and descendants instead?" Ye Fan said calmly.

"What did you say? What happened to my clan?" Jin Yu demanded, his voice stern and angry.

"I said your disciples and descendants were killed by me, and now it's almost your turn," Ye Fan said calmly.

"What?! You..." Jin Yu was enraged. His vision went black, and he nearly fainted.