Chapter 1526: No Origin of the Beginning

After being informed, Ye Fan and Hun Tuo entered the Jade Lake one after another. Along the way, Saint Hun Tuo seemed as if he had seen a ghost, unwilling to provoke the child.

"Legend has it that it's a forbidden language, only fragmentarily recorded in ancient historical texts and long lost. Those who speak this language are harbingers of destruction. Once, a great imperial clan provoked such a group of people, and after half a day of battle, blood flowed like rivers, and they were utterly annihilated," Saint Hun Tuo truthfully revealed.

He then mentioned the sacrificial sound, explicitly telling Ye Fan that a similar sound, along with the wailing of myriad races, had been heard when the Undying Heavenly Sovereign passed away.

However, it was not as grand as the burial sound recorded in the child's immortal platform. The sound in the child's divine consciousness was like an ocean crashing against the heavens, conveying a sense of universal grief. Its reappearance through a child's sea of consciousness alone was highly significant.

"Though he appears to be an innocent toddler, he might actually be an ancient living ancestor. He may have undergone an unusual transformation, and it's best not to provoke him."

Normally, Saint Hun Tuo was carefree and brought misfortune wherever he went, but today he looked utterly dejected, his face as sour as a bitter gourd.

"The safest method is to banish him. Activate an Emperor Artifact and send him into the void, just as ancient Great Emperors were buried," Hun Tuo suggested.

Even a figure like him had only seen vague records in ancient texts and didn't fully understand the matter, only knowing that such sacrificial sounds and people who spoke that language should not be provoked.

Otherwise, it could lead to a monumental disaster.

"So, the Undying Heavenly Sovereign also had similar sacrificial sounds during his burial, but the echo in this child's immortal platform is even grander?" Ye Fan asked.

"I know what you're thinking, but there will always be people and events in this world beyond your expectations. Don't delve too deeply into this child; just let it go," Hun Tuo said solemnly before standing up to take his leave.

Ye Fan didn't press the matter, as there were no major conflicts left between him and the aging sage.

The Jade Lake remained as beautiful as ever, with picturesque mountains and rivers, vast expanses of flowering trees, and falling petals scattering everywhere. A fragrant aroma filled the air.

Ethereal divine halls hung suspended from the cliffs, shrouded in mist. Numerous lakes dotted the landscape like pearls, and ancient towering trees swayed, shimmering with vitality. Countless magnificent sights abounded.

Ye Fan once again met the Jade Lake Saintess. She had now become the master of this lineage, her demeanor as graceful as ever, her beauty unmatched in the Eastern Barren Lands. She was a peerless beauty, once compared to An Miaoyi.

Her long moon-white gown trailed behind her as she approached, slender and elegant. Without any makeup, her beauty outshone all other beauties in the world. Her fair, delicate face featured gracefully arched brows and clear, luminous eyes that held a vibrant spirit, making her indescribably beautiful.

"Congratulations, Brother Ye, on becoming peerless on the Human Imperial Ancient Road," she congratulated him with a gentle smile.

"Ye Fan!" Liu Yiyi also arrived, her face showing a mix of smiles, tears, and excitement. As an old friend from the other side of the starry sky, he was the closest person to her.

In a magnificent palace, they talked for a full two hours, recounting some of their experiences over the years. They felt the immense power of time, acknowledging how much had happened.

Ye Fan directly stated his purpose: he wanted to see the Nine Aperture Immortal Stone, as he felt uneasy without doing so. He said, "I don't know what contingency plans you have, but you must realize that once she emerges, she will likely be unrivaled in the world, and no one, except for beings within the restricted zones, will be able to restrain her!"

The Jade Lake Saintess shook her head. "She is a child of our Jade Lake. We have taught her scriptures and poured immense effort into her since she was an innocent toddler. Even the hardest heart would have been moved by now. Moreover, she is inherently one with the Jade Lake in spirit; you can rest assured."

She showed a hint of hesitation, subtly telling Ye Fan not to worry. There was an unspoken secret concerning the divine fetus in the Jade Lake, but she guaranteed it would never become a source of disaster.

By the immortal pond, the ancient Flat Peach tree remained verdant, its leaves like shimmering green agate. Various auspicious birds and mythical beasts roamed nearby. The divine stone, with its nine apertures and eight holes, absorbed the essence of heaven and earth, emanating a vibrant life aura.

Ye Fan paused by the pond, staring at the Stone King beneath the ancient tree. With his Source Heaven Eye wide open, he scrutinized it carefully, seeing through the stone wall.

Inside the stone, a woman with a divine posture and jade-like bones, of unparalleled grace, had fully formed flesh and blood. She was crystal clear, ready to awaken and emerge from the stone at any moment!

"Please be at ease, Brother Ye. The Jade Lake knows its limits. Even if we were to be less cautious, we would not bring chaos to the world," the Jade Lake Saintess said softly, looking at the divine stone.

Ye Fan keenly sensed that there truly seemed to be a hidden truth, different from what the former Jade Lake Sacred Lord had said. This holy land concealed many secrets, misleading everyone.

In the sky, chaotic energy permeated the air, and an ancient pagoda, the Western Sovereign Pagoda, vaguely appeared, rising and falling. Forged from Immortal Tear Green Gold, it guarded the entire pure land.

Immortal Tear Green Gold was an immortal material, and rumors in the world claimed it represented lament and tears. Indeed, legend had it that even the Western Sovereign herself lived a life filled with sorrow and regret.

In the Jade Lake, every woman of extraordinary talent seemed to have various imperfections, leaving behind their own different tales of sorrow.

In the heavens, a woman appeared, her face etched with endless sadness. She nodded to Ye Fan and then merged into the area where the Western Sovereign Pagoda resided, accompanying it.

Ye Fan performed a deep bow. That was Yang Yi, the confidante of the Fifth Generation Source Heaven Ancestor Master, and her presence seemed to once again confirm the ominous nature of the Immortal Tear Green Gold Pagoda, leaving behind regret and wounds.

"What exactly is the relationship between Emperor Wu Shi and the Jade Lake?" Ye Fan suddenly asked.

"That black dog should know," the Jade Lake Saintess replied.

"It's gone missing," Ye Fan said helplessly.

The Jade Lake Saintess stated, "What you suspect in your heart is not false. I only confirmed it in recent years, after the ancient sage sealed within the immortal pond emerged and revealed the past."

"Emperor Wu Shi... truly came from the Jade Lake?!" Ye Fan spun around abruptly. He had only asked casually, not expecting the other party to actually reveal this truth.

"Yes, Emperor Wu Shi is the son of the Western Sovereign," the Jade Lake Saintess calmly stated, a revelation that struck Ye Fan like a bolt of lightning, truly astonishing the world.

Is it impossible for two Emperors to emerge from one lineage? No, someone has already shattered that barrier and achieved it!

The Western Sovereign's own son did not stop before reaching the pinnacle due to the suppression of her supreme imperial path. Instead, he defied heaven and broke through, thus becoming the unique Wu Shi!

If this news were to spread, it would undoubtedly cause an earth-shattering commotion, stunning the world and shaking the cosmos!

Who said that the descendants of Great Emperors could not attain the Dao? Who claimed that two Emperors could not come from one lineage, and that no one throughout history could break this curse? Little did they know, it had already been broken by Wu Shi.

This was an astonishing event, a tremendous upheaval capable of rewriting some common perceptions in the history of cultivation. It was earth-shattering and monumental, unprecedented in ancient or modern times.

"He shattered a myth and created a miracle unprecedented in history!" Ye Fan sighed.

It was always said that the master of the Jade Lake could not marry, but it was unimaginable that the Western Sovereign had left behind a young son. If this became known, it would certainly cause a huge uproar.

"The Western Sovereign had a poignant love story: she personally bid farewell to the one who had accompanied her, then personally sealed her only young son, living a solitary life. Finally, she widely accepted disciples at the Jade Lake and established her sect," the Jade Lake Saintess said, holding nothing back.

"So that's how it was."

Even someone as powerful and magnificent as the Western Sovereign, a Great Emperor, had a tragic saga. It was conceivable what immense sorrow and grief it would be for a Great Emperor to be powerless to reverse fate and personally send her beloved to their end.

Ye Fan didn't know what had happened back then, but he could imagine the profound sadness. The Western Sovereign must have carried endless pain and regret, which was truly moving.

Wu Shi was sealed at a very young age and emerged during a dark era. There was no other option; an Emperor's son was needed to suppress the dark turmoil, so his seal was broken. This led to his legendary undefeated life, shaking the ages.

"Just how powerful was Emperor Wu Shi?" Ye Fan asked, holding reverence for this Great Emperor and wanting to know everything about him.

"Too powerful to measure!" This was the assessment within the Jade Lake.

Ye Fan understood that Great Emperors were beyond comprehension and immeasurable. One could only estimate their power based on their combat strength before they became an Emperor.

"When he was born, auspicious energy pierced through the nine heavens above his head, and the Four Seas trembled," the Jade Lake Saintess revealed a startling fact.

Ye Fan's heart jolted. He immediately picked up the clean, white baby, staring at the little one inside the divine source, which sent shivers down his spine.

However, the little one had quite a backbone. After a moment of timidity, it glared at him, meeting his gaze and mumbling incessantly.

"An Duan De Ma Sen Fei La Gu Nu!"

After Liu Yiyi learned how the little one came to be, she couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, finding it truly astonishing.

"How did Emperor Wu Shi compare to this little fatty when he was young?" Ye Fan asked.

"Why do you call him fat? All children are like this when they're young; it's adorable," Liu Yiyi said, unable to resist picking up the immortal source and affectionately stroking its head from a distance.

"The specifics are unknown," the Jade Lake Saintess shook her head. Emperor Wu Shi lost his father at a young age and was sealed by his mother when he was very small. He did not grow up by his parents' side, so outsiders knew little about his early life.

Undoubtedly, his father was a Sacred Body, and if nothing unexpected happened, he would have likely achieved great accomplishment; otherwise, how could he have been worthy of the Western Sovereign, who had already attained the Dao?

With the blood of two supreme beings flowing within him, it was clear without a doubt that he was truly extraordinary. In fact, the invincible renown of the Innate Sacred Body Dao Fetus had long been proven, shaking both ancient and modern times.

Under Liu Yiyi's soothing touch, the divine infant became very well-behaved, obediently half-closing its large eyes and murmuring a few unintelligible words.

"Little fatty, if you can understand us, stop speaking those ancient languages," Ye Fan said.

"Villain, villain, villain, villain!" the divine infant transmitted via divine sense, repeating the word "villain" four times.

The Jade Lake Saintess and Liu Yiyi immediately burst into laughter, but only Ye Fan threatened, "Little fatty, if you dare to speak nonsense again, I'll sell you to the Primordial Mine and let the bizarre beings there study you thoroughly."

"You're the fat one!" This time, he cried out in a milky voice, not in an ancient language, but in the current common tongue.

Ye Fan was startled, then realized. This child had been awake in the Ji Family Stone Workshop for many years and could perceive everything outside, so he must have already understood human speech.

"Yiyi, when the time is right, I'll take you and Zhang Wenchang back to the other side of the starry sky for a visit," Ye Fan said, turning his head.

"Really... really?!" Liu Yiyi's voice trembled, and tears streamed down her face.

"Yes," Ye Fan gave her an affirmative reply.

"I want to go too! That's where I was born!" the divine infant exclaimed.

Ye Fan was momentarily stunned. This little fatty had suddenly become more talkative, and how could he be so sure? Then, he instantly realized he had underestimated the child: it could perceive others' emotions, had caught Liu Yiyi's divine sense fluctuations, and had discerned what kind of place it was.

"You're quite mischievous, little fatty," Ye Fan said, picking him up to prevent him from exploring Liu Yiyi's unguarded sea of consciousness, which was currently in an agitated state.

Afterward, Ye Fan asked a question he had long wanted an answer to but never received: "What exactly happened to the old Jade Lake grounds? What transpired in those ancient years?"