Chapter 1781: Divine Flower

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There are three types of wondrous flowers in the world, similar to the immortal medicine. Each is unique, even more mysterious, and has an astonishing origin. The first is the Demon God Flower, whose essence was absorbed by the little one at birth. It is the supreme treasure of the demon race, blooming once every fifty thousand years.

The second is the Dao-Merging Flower, which is even more precious, having appeared only once in ancient times. It is said that if it ever appears, standing before it at the moment of its first bloom can enable one to merge with the Dao and become an Emperor.

One can imagine how magical this flower is; it is almost the world's most supreme treasure. Unfortunately, it is extremely rare, having appeared only once in the age of myths and never seen again. Some speculate it takes tens of thousands to over a hundred years for it to bloom.

There is also another flower, equally astonishing in origin, containing a great secret. Only ancient Great Emperors can appreciate it; it is the Divine Flower, representing the pinnacle of beauty.

One of these three wondrous flowers was found inside a rotten wooden box. Back then, when Ye Fan, Li Tian, and Yan Yixi returned to the Big Dipper from Ziwei, they found a rotten wooden box in the outer-domain battlefield, and inside it was the Divine Flower.

Once this flower withers, it transforms into a single seed, then pierces through the sky to appear in another realm. Only one such plant exists in the world at any given time. Legend has it that it fell from the Immortal Realm, becoming a supreme treasure in the mortal world. In the past, the Divine Flower was a deterrent weapon in the Heavenly Court, almost unleashed several times but always held back. Now, Ye Fan has taken it out because he no longer needs it; he has reached a realm where he alone is sufficient to deter all.

When the Divine Flower blooms, only Great Emperors can appreciate it. Legend says it becomes the most beautiful wonder in the world, so dazzling and beautiful that it intoxicates Emperors, while others cannot gaze upon it. If non-Emperors force themselves to look, their primordial spirits may dissolve into a rain of light, ultimately leading to self-destruction. Some say it might contain the rules of the Immortal Realm.

Ye Fan personally opened the rotten wooden box and planted the mysterious flora on the Undying Mountain Cliff where he usually meditated. Immediately, it swayed, emitting a dazzling rain of light. He transmitted a divine message, inviting only a select few, such as the Monkey, the Human Demon, and the Old Madman—only those capable of fighting a Supreme Being were invited, as he feared grave consequences otherwise.

“Master, what is this?” asked Little Song, blinking his large eyes. Even after many years, he retained his innocent, ethereal, and pure nature.

“This is the most beautiful flower in the world,” Ye Fan smiled. “Once it blooms, it can intoxicate even Great Emperors, hence its name ‘Divine Flower.’ Today, I invite you all to witness a spectacle of ultimate beauty.” Then, he sobered, warning everyone not to push themselves if they felt uncomfortable, but to retreat quickly.

“Alright!” the Human Demon and others readily agreed, greatly anticipating this divine marvel rumored to originate from the Immortal Domain, which very few had ever truly seen throughout history.

Ye Fan poured divine spring water onto the Undying Mountain Cliff. The divine plant, freshly unsealed from the divine source, immediately began to furiously absorb the essence of heaven and earth. Its leaves sparkled crystalline, possessing a demonic allure, and it directly drew in the essence of the grand universe from the void. The flower bud trembled, then with a sudden intake, a single petal unfurled. In that instant, a rain of light filled the sky, engulfing the entire cliff. Had Ye Fan not set up a grand formation beforehand, everyone in the Heavenly Court would have witnessed this sight.

“This…” Everyone was shaken. Within that rain of light, phantoms of immortals danced, appearing so mysterious that it made people's complexions change. No one wanted to miss it; they gazed at the flower without blinking. Petal after petal unfurled, reaching the pinnacle of splendor and beauty, captivating minds. Even the powerful individuals present felt their spirits drawn, their primordial souls unstable, threatening to leave their bodies.

It was too astonishing, unimaginable that even with their great power, they were still on the verge of getting lost, like moths drawn to a flame in the fragrant and brilliant rain of light, as if wanting to ascend with it and merge into the Heavenly Dao. When the last petal unfurled, beams of light shot skyward from the Heavenly Court, piercing through the grand universe. No one knew what was happening there; the outside world was completely stunned.

At this moment, not to mention Little Song and Little Tingting, even Ye Fan himself trembled violently, revealing an incredulous gaze. From within that beautiful radiance, which could intoxicate even Great Emperors, a tangible fairy flew out, dancing. People's primordial spirits felt drawn to fly towards her. It was the pistil of the Divine Flower, surprisingly humanoid, about the height of a fist. A lifelike little fairy, she soared gracefully above the flower, dancing through the mortal world, awakening eons of silence, stirring heaven and earth, and cutting across the river of time.

Half a day later, everyone had left. They had witnessed the ultimate beauty and perceived a vague Dao and its trajectory, but their primordial spirits had become unstable from continued viewing.

On the cliff, only Ye Fan and Little Nannan remained. One was truly capable of slaying ancient Emperors, and the other was incredibly pure with an astonishing origin. Only they could gaze without restraint. Little Nannan rested her chin in her hand, blinking her large eyes. She remained perfectly clear-headed throughout, unmoved by the flower, watching it with Ye Fan.

“How wonderful it would be if Little Zi were here,” she murmured softly, with a touch of innocent charm. “This flower is truly beautiful.”

Ye Fan showed a surprised expression. He had thought that in this era, only he could gaze upon it indefinitely without retreating. He hadn't expected Little Nannan to be so strong; her pure, large eyes were filled with admiration, without a trace of enchantment. He calmed down and slowly comprehended. The flower immediately appeared different in his eyes, transforming into wisps of lines, and the rain of light became vague runes—captivating his mind.

Ye Fan sat cross-legged, motionless, gazing for a full decade, comprehending, creating techniques, and evolving the Dao. He himself grew increasingly profound and unfathomable. Over these ten years, Ye Tong and others also revisited, but they never stayed long, quickly departing. Only Little Nannan remained by his side, tirelessly. While Ye Fan comprehended the Dao, she genuinely enjoyed the flower.

“Nannan seems to have seen this before; this flower feels a bit familiar,” the little girl softly murmured, with a touch of innocent charm.

Ye Fan's heart was greatly shaken. This flower would only bloom again after at least a hundred thousand years!

The Divine Flower never withered; in the blink of an eye, a hundred years passed. It remained crystalline and glistening, its pistil like a flying immortal. Contrary to legend, it did not wither immediately after blooming. Over a hundred years later, Little Nannan grew tired of watching and was taken away. Ye Fan continued his solitary cultivation here. It was two hundred years later, when the flower finally withered and transformed into a single seed, that he rose. The seed shone brilliantly, about the size of a longan fruit. It broke through the void, about to fly away, but Ye Fan grabbed it and sealed it within a jade jar.

“To see it again, it will be another hundred thousand years. I suppose I won't have the chance,” Ye Fan chuckled self-deprecatingly.

After he emerged from seclusion, the Heavenly Court was greatly shaken. Everyone felt his eyes had become much more profound; though the increase in his divine power was unknown, his cultivation had certainly reached a higher level.

“How is Victorious Buddha?”

“His spirit is strong, but he likely doesn't have much time left,” the Monkey replied calmly.

Ye Fan sighed. Humans are subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death; ultimately, without becoming an immortal, none of this can be changed. Even with his unparalleled divine power, he found it difficult to extend a person's lifespan. The Heavenly Court possessed an immortal medicine, but Victorious Buddha was unwilling to consume it. He preferred to grow old slowly alongside Princess Divine Silkworm, hoping to leave it for those who needed it most. His mind was at peace, unafraid of this natural death.

“The Chaos Body has emerged again! Someone saw him traversing the star domains!” Not long after Ye Fan emerged from seclusion, he heard this news and was slightly startled, but said nothing more.

The reappearance of the Chaos Body stirred a ripple of unrest throughout the universe. With Ye Fan now reigning supreme, who could contend with him? People had been discussing this. Some believed that Zhang Bainin might one day be able to contend with him. The re-emergence of the Chaos Body instantly captivated everyone's attention. This was the most powerful bloodline in history; if an opponent were to be sought for Ye Fan, this would undoubtedly be the strongest candidate!

The world had not expected that shortly after emerging from seclusion, Ye Fan would issue a decree to once again quell the Forbidden Life Zones, and do so with great fanfare! This time, he wrote to Zhang Bainin, Emperor, Dao Yi, and all others capable of fighting, suggesting that this campaign should eliminate the great scourges of the mortal world in one go, resolving the source of turmoil for future generations. The entire world was in an uproar. No one had expected him to be so direct, to declare war openly and without concealment, calling upon all experts in the universe to mobilize together.

“I share this intention!” Emperor Golden Crow was the first to respond, personally traveling to the Heavenly Court to join Ye Fan in attacking the Forbidden Life Zones. Subsequently, Zhang Bainin and Emperor both responded positively, wishing to act with Ye Fan. This time, they intended to penetrate the last Forbidden Life Zone in the Big Dipper. Several centuries had passed since the last battle, and the cultivation of these individuals had all advanced. They were all confident and resolute.

Within the Big Dipper, the Primordial Ancient Mine, the Heavens, and the Immortal Mausoleum raged. What kind of era was this, where outsiders repeatedly invaded, completely unlike the past? For eons, they had been the ones initiating dark turmoil, but now the roles were reversed; the contrast was so great it was unacceptable. No one had expected Ye Fan's single call to have such immense influence. In just a few days, experts from all sides signed up, eager to participate in this battle.

“Unrivaled in the cosmos, leading the world, is the Sacred Body Ye Fan truly going to follow the path of Emperor Huangtian and Emperor Zun?” All races in the universe sighed, feeling that this generation would witness miracles, and that earth-shattering, history-altering events were bound to occur in the future. “Reigning supreme! Prodigies from all corners gather to assist! A most glorious and brilliant era has arrived, surpassing the age of myths!” In the mortal world, everyone was talking about it.

In the Big Dipper, an unspeakable suppression hung heavy; terrifying auras emanated from the three great Forbidden Zones daily. Everyone outside speculated that a world-ending war was inevitable, and that the Forbidden Zones would unite. However, the final outcome defied expectations: the three great Forbidden Zones successively vanished without a trace, leaving the Big Dipper and disappearing.

“What?! Even the Forbidden Zones fear the Heavenly Court, dreading the Sacred Body Ye Fan, so they've gone into hiding?!” The whole world was shocked!

“This is human nature; at the crucial moment, they chose self-preservation and ultimately did not unite.” After achieving ultimate sublimation, they would all perish. It was impossible for them to survive in this Golden Age, and too few ancient Supremes remained to fight a decisive battle. “The Sacred Body also had concerns, deliberately creating this situation to intimidate the three Forbidden Zones with his power, ultimately forcing them onto this path."

“Can they hide for a moment, or for a lifetime?” Ye Fan said indifferently. He set out, leading his vast army, including Emperor Golden Crow, Zhang Bainin, Dao Yi, and others, towards a certain domain. Victorious Fighting Buddha insisted on accompanying them, as this might be the last battle of his life. He did not wish to die of old age in a divine ruin, but hoped to conclude his life in ultimate glory.

Ultimately, the Primordial Forbidden Zone and the Heavens disappeared from the world, undiscovered. However, Ye Fan sent his people to locate the Immortal Mausoleum, where a world-shaking decisive battle unfolded. Although fierce, there was no suspense: Ye Fan swept through this Forbidden Zone, annihilating its last two ancient Emperors!

Upon returning, Ye Fan secretly infused some of the obtained ancient Emperor blood into Victorious Buddha's body. Though Victorious Buddha knew and immediately stopped him, this nonetheless extended his life by another century. A century passed quickly, and the world was at peace. Yet, the old Victorious Buddha was approaching the end of his life.

On that day, Ye Fan suddenly received a challenge letter, formed from chaotic energy and imbued with world-shaking Dao principles. As it flew in, the letter directly blasted open the Southern Heavenly Gate of the Heavenly Court! The Chaos Body would challenge the Sacred Body, initiating the strongest confrontation. This news swept through the grand universe like a thunderclap!