Chapter 262: Resurrected Holy Body Remains

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A resounding bronze bell, an ancient, weighty cauldron that seemed to float, and a brilliantly shining, intricately carved golden pagoda. The ninth treasure hall was a spectacle of dazzling splendor.

Various rare treasures shimmered, clearly not ordinary objects. Many were weapons personally forged by powerful figures, emitting terrifying fluctuations and glowing with brilliance.

However, none of this could capture Ye Fan's attention. His eyes were fixed solely on the withered corpse, between which an inexplicable aura seemed to pull them together.

It was as if he was looking at another version of himself: blood dried up, meditating in stillness, ultimately transforming into a cold corpse that had perished in meditation right there.

This was a strange illusion, a sensation born from the contact between similar beings. It gave him an unusual feeling, as if his mind had traversed back to ancient times, entering the corpse and sensing an emotion.

Much later, Ye Fan awoke as if from a dream and walked forward step by step.

It was unknown how many years had passed, yet this corpse remained well-preserved, sitting cross-legged amidst a pile of treasures. Though no divine radiance enveloped it, it was more captivating than all the treasures combined.

Its withered flesh and robust bones possessed an undying power, as if emanating from across time and space.

When this individual perished in meditation, their appearance was not aged; they remained in a middle-aged state. Even their hair was black and thick, fanned out over the withered body.

The corpse's spine was perfectly straight, like a soaring true dragon, exuding a sense of immortal power. Its head was not bowed, but held high, looking straight ahead.

“Thump!”

When Ye Fan approached, a mere ten feet away, the Archaic Sacred Body's remains suddenly trembled. The radiance of the surrounding treasures dimmed.

The people behind were instantly startled, staggering back with expressions of disbelief. Only Ye Fan remained standing, unmoving. He sensed no killing intent or danger.

“What’s happening? ...Little Ye, stop! Fight!” Tu Fei exclaimed.

“It’s alright!” Ye Fan stepped forward, approaching the Archaic Sacred Body's remains and observing it silently.

“Thump!”

The withered Sacred Body's remains trembled again, and some of the surrounding treasures actually cracked. The cold corpse stood like an immortal idol.

“Why is this happening? Is he still alive?” Tu Fei felt a chill run down his spine.

Yan Ruyu shook her head and said, “It’s impossible for him to be alive. No one in this world can live that long. King Qing Jiao speculated that these remains have existed for at least tens of thousands of years.”

The large black dog’s eyes flickered as it said, “This is not a Great Accomplishment Archaic Sacred Body. Otherwise, with just one tremor, all those treasures would have instantly turned to dust.”

“Thump!”

The Sacred Body's remains trembled once more.

A green light flashed, and a green lotus with only three leaves appeared beside Ye Fan, subtly aligning with the concept of 'Dao begets One, and Three begets all things'.

“Whoosh!”

The green lotus moved, instantly vanishing as it merged into the Archaic Sacred Body's remains, disappearing without a trace.

“This is… incredible… monstrous! Is it reanimating? Little Ye, are you alright?!” Tu Fei cried out.

Yan Ruyu and Qin Yao also turned pale. Could a cold corpse truly possess life? How was this possible? No one in this world could live for tens of thousands of years.

The large black dog’s copper-bell eyes were wide open, full of uncertainty and surprise. Its bald tail stood erect.

“I’m fine! Don’t come closer!”

Ye Fan himself was deeply shocked; the companion green lotus within his Wheel Sea had actually rushed into the corpse.

At that moment, he sensed a solidified Wheel Sea. It was utterly desolate, yet his green lotus bloomed with a green light within it.

It was also a golden Sea of Bitterness, but it had almost completely dried up. The remaining trace of golden essence was cold and rigid. It no longer resembled a sea, but rather barren yellow earth.

“This remains… it truly is an indestructible body…” He was inwardly shocked. Not only did its exterior appear immortal, but its internal tissues were likewise.

It had merely shriveled, losing its life and transforming into a withered form.

“Whoosh!”

A part of Ye Fan’s consciousness seemed to depart his body. Entering the green lotus and settling within these skeletal remains, he felt as if his soul had left his body.

“How could this be? I’ve entered the other’s body…”

Ye Fan didn’t know why this was happening, and it left him utterly astonished.

Since ancient times, it had been unknown what would happen if two Sacred Bodies were to meet. This physique was exceedingly rare, and after long eons, understanding of them became even more limited.

It was hard to imagine that such an inexplicable situation would occur when Ye Fan encountered the remains of a Sacred Body.

Within the dry Wheel Sea, the green lotus swayed, sprinkling specks of green light and diffusing a trace of vitality. Ye Fan’s heart trembled. He felt as if he could activate this physical body.

The desolate Wheel Sea was permeated with life energy; the withered golden sea seemed to gain a trace of vitality. Naturally, all of this was the doing of the green lotus.

The golden sea even developed a faint ripple. A hint of divine power diffused from it. This inner secret realm was no longer dark but grew luminous.

“What is this?” Ye Fan’s consciousness was immersed in the green lotus, not preventing any of this from happening. He observed silently, awaiting developments.

At the same time, Ye Fan’s original body experienced dramatic changes: his Sea of Bitterness glowed brightly, the golden sea surged, lightning intertwined, and life energy boiled.

He clearly perceived the changes within himself. He had not lost contact with his original body; his consciousness seemed to have split into two, residing within two separate physical forms.

The green lotus transferred his divine power, injecting it into these remains. The dry Wheel Sea became increasingly vibrant, as if on the verge of revival.

Finally, within the Sacred Body’s Wheel Sea, waves appeared, and golden surges began to rise and fall.

Ye Fan was truly shocked. A corpse whose bones had long grown cold, a Sacred Body whose existence had been extinguished for an unknown number of years, was actually undergoing such a transformation. It left him feeling utterly bewildered.

“How is this possible? He’s already dead! How could the golden sea be reactivated by me?!”

At this moment, the few people not far away were also greatly surprised. Just then, they saw the withered body, seated amidst the treasures, begin to glow with brilliant light.

The Sacred Body's remains were like a divine being, emitting a dreamlike radiance. Its immortal golden body shimmered with iridescent light, as if on the verge of resurrection.

“Little Brother Ye, are you alright?” Yan Ruyu’s skin was luminous and her palms dazzling, as she prepared to summon an Ultimate Weapon.

“Little Ye, what’s happening? How do you feel? Come back quickly!” Tu Fei also called out.

“Ye Fan, what’s wrong with you?” Qin Yao asked.

A part of Ye Fan’s consciousness was immersed in the green lotus, while another part remained in his own body. He clearly perceived all of this.

“I’m fine. Please, don’t intervene. Let me observe this carefully.”

“Once the Archaic Sacred Body achieves a certain level of accomplishment, it becomes indestructible and can be forged into a powerful artifact. Besides this, there are many other secrets,” the large black dog muttered.

There was no need for it to speak, as those present already knew that the Archaic Sacred Body could be forged into a peerless weapon.

The reason King Qing Jiao had not yet made a move was to uncover its other secrets; perhaps some Sacred Body phenomena could be discovered as well.

“Thump!”

The Archaic Sacred Body’s remains lightly trembled. Within its Wheel Sea, the light was blazing. Under the green lotus’s gentle sway, the withered golden sea grew increasingly luminous, with surging waves.

Ye Fan truly found it hard to believe. This was a corpse’s remains, yet he felt it was remarkably similar to his own body. Why was this happening?

Suddenly, within the golden sea, he discovered some objects: a shattered bell, a broken battle-halberd…

Ye Fan’s heart stirred. These were the deceased’s weapons, which had withered away within the Sea of Bitterness.

A divine bell above its head, a battle-halberd in hand, looking down upon all under heaven. One could imagine the majestic bearing of the Archaic Sacred Body wielding these two weapons!

“Even the weapons were destroyed, yet the remains were still undamaged! This physical body is indeed powerful!” Ye Fan was greatly astonished.

Clearly, the battle-halberd and the bell could not be Ultimate Weapons; otherwise, they would have endured eternally.

He searched carefully, hoping to make a discovery within the Wheel Sea and find something valuable.

“Boom!”

The Archaic Sacred Body’s remains trembled. The waves within the Wheel Sea grew even more violent.

The others nearby were all utterly shocked, and they involuntarily took several steps back.

At this moment, vitality flowed through these remains, as if they had come to life. Even the withered flesh and blood gained a crystalline luster. It was enveloped by rings of light, appearing incredibly sacred as it sat there cross-legged, with a solemn and dignified demeanor, like an immortal god!

“Rumble, rumble, rumble!”

Within the Sacred Body’s Wheel Sea, a few strands of lightning intertwined, making the golden sea even more dazzling.

“Whoosh!”

A flash of light. The green lotus sank into the sea, swaying and shining, as if poised to take root there. Ye Fan’s heart tightened. This was the mysterious divine lotus he had cultivated; if it took root here, what would this imply?

Suddenly, the divine power conceived within the Wheel Sea surged like a tide, rushing towards every part of this physical body, from its four limbs to its bones.

Ye Fan suddenly experienced a strange illusion: this physical body felt like his own; he felt as though he could control it.

The green lotus swayed, its green light flickering. With a thought from his divine sense, a finger twitched slightly!

This was not his own finger, but one belonging to the remains, yet it moved according to his will.

The green lotus swayed, taking root in the Wheel Sea. Green light spilled out, releasing more divine power. With another thought from Ye Fan, it suddenly lifted an arm.

Not far away, the few people present, including the large black dog, were startled. The Sacred Body, dormant for countless years, had actually moved!

“Boom!”

Even more divine power surged from the Wheel Sea. As Ye Fan’s thoughts flickered, it suddenly stood up. Its movements, from raising its hands to stepping forward, were unhindered.

“This is… oh my god, what happened?!” Tu Fei was left speechless.

A flash of light appeared in Yan Ruyu’s palm. The might of the Ultimate Dao vibrated forth, pressing forward.

“Don’t make a move. I can’t explain what’s happening, but there’s no danger!” Ye Fan’s original body quickly spoke, stopping the others.

At the same time, his consciousness, which had entered the remains, felt perfectly natural, as if it were in his own body, experiencing no discomfort.

Under the might of the Ultimate Dao, with a thought from him, a ‘clang-clang’ sound echoed from within the Wheel Sea. The shattered golden divine bell flew out and hung above its head, bobbing gently.

At the same time, in its hand appeared a broken azure battle-halberd. It was incredibly heavy, emitting terrifying fluctuations.

“Ye Fan, what… what exactly have you done? How did these remains come to life?!” Tu Fei recoiled in shock.

The large black dog’s eyes also revealed a look of profound uncertainty. It said, “Damn it, the Archaic Sacred Body is truly the most mysterious. Even a corpse is this bizarre.”

Although Yan Ruyu retracted the might of the Ultimate Dao, the light in her palm did not recede, and she remained constantly vigilant.

Ye Fan’s original body and the remains stood facing each other, looking at one another. This was a peculiar sensation, for at this moment, both were himself.

Suddenly, his heart jolted. After the divine power within the Archaic Sacred Body’s Wheel Sea overflowed, it began to circulate along a mysterious path!

With the shattered golden divine bell above its head and holding the broken azure-golden battle-halberd, it experienced a sense of the Great Dao. Its battle prowess surged forth powerfully.

This withered body, immortal and indestructible, preserved to this day, allowed the divine power to circulate without any hindrance, exceptionally smoothly.

“This is a Great Dao cultivation method; I might obtain some kind of inheritance…”

Ye Fan’s heart trembled. If the Wheel Sea secret realm was like this, would the other human body secret realms also be the same? These remains were likely a priceless treasure.