Chapter 1641: A Dog Ruins a Road

## Chapter 1644: A Dog Ruins a Path

On the enormous platform, resembling a broken mountain, each stone table was enveloped in chaotic energy, appearing hazy, as the fragrant tea permeated the air, drifting down to those below.

Many people raised their cups and gestured to each other, acknowledging a rare opportunity. Below, numerous powerful individuals sighed inwardly; this divine tea, imbued with the Source of Dao, was greatly beneficial for cultivation—an opportunity hard to come by.

“Child, why aren’t you drinking?” Xin Lan asked Ji Chengdao, her words filled with concern and affection.

“I don’t care for it,” Ji Chengdao replied, shaking his head. This was the truth; it wasn't as if he hadn't seen it before. Back then, there were several pieces in the Heavenly Court, used in incredibly luxurious ways—in short, it was extravagantly wasteful!

“The Source of Dao is a rare treasure of ancient and modern times. Some ancient sages even cultivated using its power. If you are fortunate enough to obtain it, you will at least become a Quasi-Emperor in the future,” Daoist Nine Tribulations spoke.

The stone human’s eyes glinted with sharp light as they opened and closed. Both of its arms had developed flesh and blood, and the sound of blood flowing within its body was clearly audible, like a vast ocean surging. A faint killing intent emanated from it.

Everyone knew that the Holy Spirit lineage harbored a deep grudge against Ye Fan’s lineage. They had fought against each other, and an unknown number of Holy Spirits had fallen.

Even Ye Fan’s eldest disciple, Ye Tong, was capable of slaying the powerful Fire Spirit Cang Yan, establishing a formidable reputation and making many on the True Path wary of him.

“What does a little brat know, spouting such nonsense!” the Great Might Holy Spirit said indifferently.

He had comprehended the Dao at Emperor Pass for ten years, believing he was on the verge of stepping into the Quasi-Emperor realm and would advance to a higher level. He planned to take action against Ye Tong and Yang Xi soon. At this moment, Ji Chengdao arrived and also became his target. If the Divine Venerable hadn't been present, he very likely would have acted mercilessly.

Ji Chengdao watched him pick up the teacup, revealing a strange smile.

“Are children from the Heavenly Court always so short-sighted?” someone mocked from the shadows.

Even more people raised their cups, thanking Di Tian. They cast strange glances at Ji Chengdao; although they said nothing, their expressions revealed everything.

Ji Chengdao also smiled, regarding the teacups on the stone table as nothing. He didn't even spare them a glance, completely unconcerned.

“Young people are always hot-blooded and impulsive, always thinking they’ll become the greatest in the world. But a hundred years later, they look back and realize they once had a cup of Enlightenment Source Tea right before them, and they just missed it,” a powerful expert from the Tyrant Dragon Clan quipped. He shook his head as he spoke, then tilted his head back and drank the divine tea in one gulp, savoring the taste.

“Little brat, your Heavenly Court might have some good things, but they can’t compare to the Source of Dao. Miss it today, and you’ll never see it again in your life,” another Dragon Phoenix Great Sage sneered coldly.

Everyone on the platform held themselves in high regard. Yet, when people in the world today spoke of powerful individuals, Ye Fan’s name would inevitably be mentioned. Even though he was said to be crippled, he would still be named. Everyone said that if he hadn't been injured, he would surely surpass all other heroes, with few able to contend with him.

Such words naturally displeased those who walked the Emperor’s Path and were extremely confident in themselves. They harbored open or hidden hostility towards the Heavenly Court lineage.

“The name ‘Heavenly Court’ truly shows great ambition. It’s just unclear if they have the power to match it. Many fellow cultivators will surely go to verify this in the future.”

“Indeed, this name is not for just anyone!”

As soon as one person spoke, others naturally joined the discussion. Many displayed hostility.

“Ignorant youngsters only know how to talk tough!”

“Perhaps this stuff can cure Holy Body Ye Fan’s hidden ailment. Little brat, if you ask Brother Di Tian, maybe he’ll give you a little to save your uncle,” someone burst into laughter.

After these people spoke, without exception, they all drank the divine tea. Then they began to meditate, their bodies radiating precious light, and thousands of strands of Dao principles spread out from them.

They were all connoisseurs, knowing that the Source of Dao tea was real and untainted. Naturally, they seized the opportunity to enter a state of enlightenment, hoping for great gains.

The people on the platform spoke coldly, each showing mockery. The Divine Venerable did not intervene, allowing Ji Chengdao to face it himself.

“‘Heavenly Court,’ a good name, very ambitious, but who knows how long it will last?” the “Little Emperor” from the Divine Court said casually. After speaking, he tilted his head back, drank the cup of tea, then narrowed his eyes slightly, no longer paying attention.

“This foolish bird definitely doesn’t know what’s happening outside,” the Black Emperor whispered.

“Exchanging information between Emperor Pass and the outside is very troublesome,” Li Heishui nodded.

The two conversed as if no one else was present.

“Who?” The Divine Court Lord’s youngest son’s eyebrows shot up.

“Huh, why does it smell so fragrant?” No one knew who noticed it first, but a delicate fragrance wafted from the corner.

The Black Emperor removed the Sky-Deceiving Formation, which made everyone in the area look bewildered. They turned to look, all showing strange expressions.

Those several jade basins were too conspicuous, brightly shining and gleaming. In the middle, there was also a large golden basin, even more prominent, giving off a rather nouveau riche vibe.

The jade basins contained water and shimmering light. What was soaking in them was not tea, but—large feet!

Especially in the large golden basin, full of nouveau riche flair, was a pair of large, hairy black feet soaking. The Black Emperor, sitting like a human but acting like a dog, was on a stone chair, splashing water and rubbing its feet.

This was truly disgusting; soaking in private would have been fine, but to have such bad taste and soak one’s feet here? Everyone was a bit petrified, unsure what to say. They had never seen such an unreliable and eccentric individual.

“Wait a minute, why are thousands of Dao principles flowing in the shimmering light of that water basin? This looks exactly like the divine tea on the platform!”

Finally, someone saw through it and cried out in surprise. This made the nouveau riche Black Emperor secretly ecstatic. It felt as if its dog fur was almost floating. It half-closed its eyes and grunted a few times.

Intentional, absolutely intentional. This display of nouveau riche behavior was definitely deliberate, but it was enough to make everyone dumbfounded.

A brief silence followed; the place was so quiet you could hear a pin drop!

On the enormous platform resembling a broken mountain, the overlords sitting behind the stone tables were all frozen. Their expressions were rigid, and they couldn’t even move a finger; they were all stuck there.

Who the hell is that? They had drunk tea brewed from the Source of Dao, while the other party was soaking their feet in it. This wasn’t just humiliating; it was like stamping shoe sole patterns on their faces!

With a howl, someone finally recovered from their petrified state and couldn't help but roar, “Where can we put our faces now?”

Contending on the Emperor’s Path, these individuals were all extremely arrogant. Something they cherished as life itself and regarded as a treasure was being used as foot-soaking water by others. This contrast was truly too striking.

Di Tian’s face instantly turned pale, and his body trembled.

Everyone else roared, shaking the heavens. Especially the group who had just ridiculed Ji Chengdao and the Heavenly Court, their faces were a sight to behold. They turned from red to green to white, their lungs nearly bursting with rage.

“What, do you want to eat me now?” The Black Emperor leisurely raised a pair of large black legs. It withdrew them from the foot basin and calmly watched the heroes on the platform.

Everyone was going crazy; this dog was too hateful!

While the crowd below was dumbfounded, they all wanted to burst out laughing. After holding back, they felt a chill. A single action by a dog was going to ruin an Emperor’s Path!

How would a group of people aspiring to the Emperor’s Path live after this? It would be a complete joke to others!

Would an Emperor drink someone else’s foot-soaking water? Even if we take a step back and say it was tea, the fact that someone was using it to soak their feet in the same setting was enough to make people feel utter grief and indignation.

“This is too much!” someone shouted, unable to bear it any longer. They launched a furious attack on the Black Emperor.

“Who was it just now, slandering the Heavenly Court, treating us like bumpkins, looking down on us? Today, this Emperor will show you what true heritage is. You are only fit to drink my foot-soaking water!” The Black Emperor conjured its trident, blocking the attack.

Many were exasperated. This nouveau riche dog was entirely intentional. What a scoundrel of a dog! One action was going to ruin an entire path!

At this moment, Dongfang Ye, Li Tian, and Li Heishui—all three of them—slowly withdrew their large feet from the basins. Besides the Black Emperor, the three of them had also been soaking their feet.

“We haven't seen much of the world,” the Black Emperor brazenly taunted. “We didn't know the Source of Dao could be drunk as tea, so we’ve been soaking our feet. Since you care so much, how about I give you all these basins?”

Some fragile female cultivators on the platform were on the verge of tears. “Please stop talking,” they pleaded, “stop bringing up our shortcomings, are you trying to kill us?”

“You stupid dog, go to hell!” the Great Might Holy Spirit roared, trembling with rage. It lunged through the air, a stone hand reaching for the Black Emperor’s skull, fingers like hooks.

The Black Emperor gestured to Ye Fan, telling him to act.

Ye Fan shook his head and said, “Resolve your own troubles.”

“No one can save you now!” the Great Might Holy Spirit roared, not recognizing the figure in the corner as Ye Fan.

“Stone, get lost, go back!” The Black Emperor bared its fangs and spat out a crimson iron hammer. This was a Quasi-Emperor artifact that Ye Fan had broken and then simply repaired; its destructive power was still formidable.

Everyone gasped. The Great Might Holy Spirit dared not engage; who could withstand it if not a Quasi-Emperor? It retreated.

On the platform, not everyone had drunk the tea. For example, the Divine Venerable remained as steady as a rock, enveloped in chaos. Yaoguang and Yin Tiande were also very composed; although they had thanked Di Tian, they hadn't raised their cups yet.

As for Xin Lan and some others, their arms felt stiff, because they had already raised their cups, nearly bringing them to their lips. At this moment, the awkwardness was unbearable.

Too many people had already drunk. The Divine Court Lord’s youngest son’s face turned beet red at this moment, his long hair flying as he abruptly stood up.

The Great Might Holy Spirit had been forced back, but others still did not retreat. Even Yaoguang and Yin Tiande stood up at this point, coming forward to act against the few.

A single dog had ruined an Emperor’s Path!

This was how many people felt. Today truly was a monumental joke.

With so many people pressing forward together, Ye Fan naturally wouldn't stand idly by. He walked out from the corner, striding forward, blocking everyone’s path and directly facing the heroes.

“Uncle!” Ji Chengdao was the first to cry out in surprise. He rushed forward. Ten years ago, he had just missed Ye Fan; only today did they reunite, his face filled with excitement and pleasant surprise.

“Ye Fan! It’s Ye Fan! He’s actually back!” Many people shouted.

“Holy Body Ye Fan! He’s actually appeared on the Emperor’s Path again! Wasn’t he half-crippled and in seclusion? How is he showing up in the world now?!”

This stunned everyone. Everyone was dumbfounded, their faces showing disbelief.

A person thought to be crippled and incapable of ever treading this path again had reappeared. What did this mean? Everyone’s hearts pounded with shock!

Di Tian, Fairy Qingshi, Great Demonic God Gu Huang, the Emperor Lord’s Son, Xin Lan, Yaoguang, Yin Tiande… too many people all looked over at once!

Those who knew him, and those who didn’t—everyone’s expressions were complicated. Ye Fan’s reappearance was certainly not good news for any of them.

Some people’s killing intent was impossible to hide. In just this instant, the place was surging with battle energy, which transformed into a vast ocean, surging towards Ye Fan.

The Divine Venerable had already stood up, his expression solemn!

“Ye Fan is here!”

This news spread like a hurricane, instantly sweeping through Emperor Pass, causing a huge commotion and shaking the entire place.