Chapter 309: Sweeping Across the Four Extremes!

Although everyone knew that Ye Fan, being a Dao Palace Realm cultivator, was almost incapable of entering the Four Extremities Realm, at this moment, everyone moved in unison, swiftly and uniformly. Xu Yuan and those around him all had their foreheads flash, as artifacts emerged to shield their Sea of Consciousness.

In the Northern Region, many cultivators now knew that Ye Fan’s divine consciousness was incredibly powerful, rarely matched by his peers; therefore, they always protected their divine consciousness when they saw him. Although the Desolate Saint Physique had not yet displayed its ancient supreme splendor or become renowned throughout the world, it had gained a certain reputation among the younger generation, and its divine consciousness was indeed feared.

Beside Xu Yuan, a Four Extremities Realm cultivator scoffed, “What arrogance! You utterly disregard Four Extremities Realm cultivators, yet sadly, you will never be able to step into this realm in your lifetime.”

Ye Fan’s expression remained calm; he ignored the comment and spoke to Xu Yuan, “I do not wish to conflict with you, but if you force me, then this mountain is destined to be stained with blood and littered with corpses today.”

“What are you? How dare you speak to my Young Master like that? Get down on your knees to the side; we will deal with you later!” Chen De coldly shouted.“Kneel and offer the cauldron!”“Still not kneeling to the side? A mere Dao Palace Realm cultivator dares to speak so boldly? Kneel and await your fate!”Xu Yuan’s entourage yelled loudly.

Xu Yuan put down his cup, wiped his mouth with a clean white silk handkerchief, and spoke with a feminine softness, “I have given you a chance. Whether you seize it is entirely up to you. Kneel here, offer the cauldron, and I will let you go.”

“A man’s dignity is paramount, Xu Yuan! You are deliberately forcing us; you never intended to back down!” Tu Fei coldly retorted.Xu Yuan smiled indifferently, tossing the white silk handkerchief to the ground. He said nonchalantly, “How could that be? As I said, if he offers the cauldron and kneels to apologize, everything can be overlooked.”

“Boom!”The ancient cauldron hovered above Ye Fan’s head, with strands of Mother Qi of All Things descending to protect his body. He stood in the field, holding the God-Beating Whip. “You’re courting death! How dare you make a move before a Four Extremities Realm expert? Even if you knelt, you would have no chance!” Chen De was the first to attack.

He stepped forward, conjuring a massive energy hand that clawed fiercely towards Ye Fan. The earthy-yellow palm overshadowed a section of the sky. Such was a Four Extremities Realm cultivator: a raised hand was like a surging dragon, causing the very void to tremble. His target was the Mother Qi Cauldron, which he intended to seize directly.

“Do you think you are the Golden-Winged Little Peng King?” Ye Fan sneered, utterly fearless. With the Mother Qi Cauldron suspended above his head, he advanced to meet the attack. His left hand clenched into a golden fist, which he swung towards the sky, instantly causing the void to collapse. With a “thud,” a sound of shattering echoed. That massive hand was actually shattered by Ye Fan’s fist. Energy surged, rushing in all directions, sweeping many rocks into the sky.

Chen De was startled. The energy hand had been countered by the Desolate Saint Physique, which truly exceeded his expectations. Just how strong was the opponent’s physical body? Everyone was greatly astonished. Ye Fan’s physical body was simply terrifying; he could actually contend with a Four Extremities Realm cultivator bare-handed. “No matter,” another Four Extremities Realm cultivator spoke up. “His strong physical body is his advantage, but who would compete in strength with him? We can simply kill him from a distance.”

Chen De gave a sinister sneer and said, “No. A Dao Palace Realm cultivator’s cultivation cannot compare to that of the Four Extremities Realm. Today, I will beat you until you kneel and offer the cauldron with both hands.”

Ye Fan was indeed fearless. In the past, when he was at the Dao Palace Triple Heaven, he could suppress experts at the Quadruple Heaven. Even when facing cultivators at the Dao Palace Fifth Heaven, though somewhat wary, he was not incapable of fighting. Now, having refined one hundred thousand catties of origin energy and advanced to the Dao Palace Fourth Heaven, his divine power was like a surging, boiling sea, making the defeat of Dao Palace Fifth Heaven cultivators a certainty. Furthermore, he could even engage in battle with someone at the first layer of the Four Extremities Realm. Yes, he had that feeling; the Desolate Saint Physique would become significantly stronger with each realm advancement.

Now, with the display of the Nine Secrets, he could absolutely contend with someone at the first layer of the Four Extremities Realm; he possessed an unwavering belief in victory. In the sky, a brilliant spectacle unfolded as Chen De, manipulating a sheet of blood-colored lightning, appeared in the air and struck at Ye Fan. Ten thousand zhang of lightning intertwined into a dense electrical net, shaking heaven and earth. However, the cauldron above Ye Fan’s head, with its flowing profound yellow light, blocked all the lightning, unable to harm him in the slightest.

“So Four Extremities Realm cultivators are nothing more than this? Is this your pride?” Ye Fan mocked.

Chen De’s expression was grim. Being humiliated by a Dao Palace Realm cultivator, he truly felt he had lost face. He opened his mouth and spat out a burst of light: a large golden net that descended overwhelmingly, enveloping Ye Fan.

“Hmph!” At that very moment, Ye Fan let out a soft cry, and a divine radiance erupted from his mouth, astonishingly transforming into a scroll filled with patterns of the Great Dao. “This is… the Ji Family’s supreme secret technique—Innate Primordial Void Qi?” Many people were astonished. This was Innate Primordial Essence Qi, forged by melting the void, and when expelled by Ye Fan using the Sacred Fighting Technique, it possessed a different allure, yet was equally powerful.

“Buzz!”The void trembled. The Innate Primordial Void Qi, truly like a Dao Diagram, filled with hazy brilliance, struck the large golden net.

“Crack!”The soft yet resilient treasure was actually pierced through at that moment. The Innate Primordial Void Qi was indestructible and could break anything; the Dao Diagram pierced right through it. This large golden net instantly dimmed, no longer a treasure; it was like a broken fishing net, all its essence scattered by the Dao Diagram.

Chen De’s face was dark. Being humiliated by a Dao Palace Realm cultivator, he truly felt he had lost face. “Clang!” With a prolonged roar, Chen De conjured a massive silver bell that shook heaven and earth. The entire mountain began to tremble, and brilliant light soared into the night sky. Yet, Ye Fan remained remarkably composed. Although the suppressive power in the sky was immense, he stood fearless and alone in the field.

The silver bell resonated throughout the mountains and rivers. Distant stone cliffs creaked and groaned, and many large rocks tumbled down. This was the power of a Four Extremities Realm cultivator. Chen De’s large bell, hovering above his head, vibrated, sending out waves of silver ripples that transformed into terrifying sharp blades, slashing downwards.

“Clang!” “Clang!” The cauldron forged from Mother Qi of All Things vibrated repeatedly, enduring immense pressure as the bell waves, vast as a sea, surged forth in countless layers. Ye Fan swayed under the Four Extremities Realm cultivator’s attack, yet he showed no sign of defeat. Instead, he soared into the air and launched a proactive assault.

“Does a firefly dare to contend with the bright moon?” Chen De had absolute confidence. A Four Extremities Realm expert, unleashing artifacts with all their might, would undoubtedly defeat a Dao Palace Realm cultivator.

The massive silver bell roared, then plummeted downwards, pressing onto Ye Fan. This bell was truly extraordinary, its entire body crystalline and resplendent, radiating silver light that illuminated the entire world. Ye Fan did not dodge at all; he even surged upwards. With the Mother Qi Cauldron hovering above his head, a God-Beating Whip appeared in his hand—simple and unadorned, yet when swung, it caused the void to collapse, heavy as a mountain. “Clang!” A single strike from the God-Beating Whip made the great bell thunderously resound, causing everyone on the mountain to experience a deafening hum in their ears, rendering them almost unable to hear anything else.

Chen De’s body stiffened. He felt as if his divine consciousness had been struck, but he didn’t dwell on it. “Clang!” Ye Fan, holding the God-Beating Whip, swung it down again, striking the silver bell. How immense was his power, and how incredibly sturdy was this whip? Even though this silver bell was truly extraordinary, cracks began to appear on its surface.

Chen De’s body instantly trembled, his divine consciousness piercing with pain. The spiritual sense he had imbued within the great bell felt as though it had been violently ripped out. He tried to control the bell to retreat, but it was already too late. “Clang!” When Ye Fan swung the God-Beating Whip a third time, the silver bell could no longer withstand the force. It first emitted a tremendous clang, and then, with a “smash,” it shattered into pieces in mid-air.

Hundreds of fragments of the great bell transformed into a shower of meteors, scattering in the night sky and rushing in all directions. “Ah…!” Chen De screamed, clutching his forehead, and instantly plummeted. The God-Beating Whip specialized in striking divine consciousness. Just moments ago, it had shattered Chen De’s spiritual sense, causing him agonizing headaches. Ye Fan’s speed was immense; using the Old Madman’s footwork, he rushed past, swinging the God-Beating Whip. “Crack!” Chen De’s head was struck open, splattering red blood and white brain matter outwards like blooming peach blossoms. His divine consciousness was completely extinguished, and his lifeless body fell to the ground.

Below, everyone stood like clay or wooden statues, unable to believe this was real. A Dao Palace Realm cultivator had actually killed a Four Extremities Realm expert. “How is this possible? The Desolate Saint Physique is invincible among its peers, but it hasn’t manifested its phenomena yet. How could it transcend realms to defeat an opponent?” Many on Xu Yuan’s side turned pale, finding it difficult to accept this outcome.

Only Tu Fei understood what had happened. If Chen De had not used his divine sense to control his artifact during the battle with Ye Fan, he would never have been annihilated in such a manner. Unfortunately, he had encountered Ye Fan wielding the “God-Beating Whip.” This was destined to be a tragedy. This whip was indestructible, specializing in striking divine consciousness. If one did not understand this, they would certainly be countered.

“I wonder if this is the God-Beating Whip from the Shang-Zhou era…” Ye Fan murmured to himself. The ancient wooden whip in his hand emanated the aura of ages; it felt heavy not only in his grip but also in his heart. “I wonder where those people from the past have gone…” Ye Fan wondered to himself.

He quickly snapped back to reality, landing on the ground. With the Mother Qi Cauldron above his head and the ancient God-Beating Whip in hand, he strode forward, pressing towards Xu Yuan and his companions. “I told you, if you force me, this mountain is destined to be stained with blood and littered with corpses!”

Three Four Extremities Realm cultivators advanced in unison, causing the mountain to immediately shake. One of them declared, “Even if you kneel on the ground now and offer the Mother Qi Cauldron with both hands, you will not have a chance to live.” “You go too. Make sure to take his head; I do not want any accidents,” Xu Yuan said, leaning back in his soft chair, as he signaled another Four Extremities Realm cultivator to step forward.

A full four Four Extremities Realm cultivators stood before Ye Fan, all unleashing their most powerful artifacts. Under the night sky, their divine lights shimmered brilliantly, creating a dazzling spectacle. Their divine power was immense; after all, they were Four Extremities Realm cultivators. Their bodies shone brilliantly, mesmerizing to behold, and combined with their powerful artifacts, the aura they exuded forced Ye Fan to retreat.

“It seems he is nothing special after all. How did he manage to kill Chen De so easily just now?” Xu Yuan mused. However, at this moment, he completely relaxed, having seen that with four Four Extremities Realm cultivators working together to suppress Ye Fan, he was clearly no match. “Leave him alive. He holds secrets that I wish to uncover.”

The four experts nodded upon hearing this, encircling Ye Fan. A palpable killing intent permeated the air, shaking the high mountain. “This is you forcing my hand,” Ye Fan’s voice was incredibly cold. Even if they were the descendants of the Great Bandits, he did not care.

Xu Yuan drank a cup of fine wine, took a silk handkerchief from the nearby maiden, wiped his mouth, and spoke with a feminine softness, “I gave you a chance, but you did not seize it.”

“You sissy! You want me to kneel before you and offer the cauldron? We’ll see how you like it then!” The Mother Qi Cauldron became hazy, with profound yellow energy descending to protect him within. Holding the God-Beating Whip, he alone faced the four Four Extremities Realm experts. The four masters separately unleashed a large golden cauldron, a purple lightning hammer, a silver Bagua mirror, and a crimson copper lamp. All four secret treasures were extraordinary, pressing down upon Ye Fan.

The void trembled as the boundless spiritual energy was completely drained, converging upon the four divine artifacts, intending to crush Ye Fan’s flesh and bones. All four weapons radiated auspicious light and divine splendor, heavy as mountains, crushing towards Ye Fan. The four men simultaneously stepped forward, exerting combined pressure. The mountain trembled violently, and under their might, massive rocks on the cliffs rumbled and rolled down the mountainside.

At this moment, Ye Fan mobilized all his essence energy. The “All” character secret of the Nine Secrets was triggered. He swung the God-Beating Whip, striking in four directions. “Crack!” “Crack!”… Four consecutive, crisp sounds echoed as the large golden cauldron, the crimson copper lamp, and the other artifacts were all shattered. The God-Beating Whip specialized in striking divine consciousness. The moment the purple lightning hammer and the silver Bagua mirror shattered, all four men screamed in agony, blood oozing from their foreheads.

“Thump!” “Thump!”Ye Fan swung the God-Beating Whip, pulverizing two of the cultivators. Their forms and spirits were extinguished, their physical bodies disintegrated; their divine consciousness could not possibly survive under this whip. Ye Fan did not pursue the other two. Instead, he rushed past them, appearing directly before Xu Yuan, and raised his whip. “Clang!” Xu Yuan had never imagined such an outcome; this utterly defied logic.

A golden divine tower appeared before him. This was an artifact personally refined by Xu Tianxiong, the Third Great Bandit, its power unimaginable and truly extraordinary. Xu Tianxiong favored this youngest grandson, naturally bestowing powerful treasures upon him for self-defense. The golden divine tower emitted a dazzling light, enveloping Xu Yuan and protecting his body. The ancient golden tower hung suspended in the air, blocking Ye Fan.

However, Xu Yuan’s cultivation was only at the Dao Palace Fifth Heaven. How could he possibly withstand the current Ye Fan? Ye Fan’s divine power was like a boundless sea, never-ending.

“Clang!”Ye Fan swung the whip downwards, instantly sending the golden divine tower flying. The impact left Xu Yuan’s face incredibly pale, his divine consciousness feeling as if it were tearing apart, and he let out a shriek.

Ye Fan grabbed him by the collar. Having reached the Dao Palace Fourth Heaven, he possessed the confidence to easily suppress a Fifth Heaven expert. “You want me to prostrate myself at your feet? I think it is you who should kneel!”