Chapter 405: Rebirth

No one could remain calm. Everyone's emotions surged as a miniature world, incredibly lifelike, appeared and stunned them all.

For hundreds of thousands of years, the Sacred Body had been unable to enter the Four Extremities Secret Realm. But now, this phenomenon had emerged. Was this ancient curse finally about to be broken?

A cacophony filled the heavens and earth. Numerous cultivators were in an uproar, every one of them watching intently, as they might be witnessing the rise of someone who could one day rival an ancient Great Emperor.

The Saint Sons and Saintesses all showed unusual expressions, each silently observing without uttering a single word.

The Golden-Winged Young Roc King, bathed in golden light, stood tall and imposing like a demonic god. He sneered repeatedly, his fighting spirit soaring, with his black Great Desolate Halberd manifesting behind him.

Xia Jiuyou had red lips and white teeth, with clear, beautiful eyes. Though only thirteen or fourteen, her cultivation level surpassed that of the younger generation. With her hands clasped behind her back, she remained unmoved.

At this moment, even the various Saint Lords were moved, their emotions unsettled, their faces showing differing expressions.

The emergence of a peerless Divine King from the Jiang family had already made the various Sacred Lands wary. If a perfected Sacred Body were to appear in the future, capable of challenging ancient Great Emperors, how could other Sacred Lands possibly compare?

Furthermore, if Ye Fan successfully broke through, the Feng family and the Jiang family would inevitably be indirectly united through marriage, without any doubt. At that point, the balance among the Sacred Lands would truly be shattered.

Grand figures from the Four Immortal Imperial Dynasties of Central Plains and the Myriad Schools of Thought had come to observe the ceremony. At this moment, their hearts were also shaken; this was undoubtedly a formidable enemy for their descendants for generations to come.

Ye Fan was devoid of self and external distractions, detached from the world. No matter the commotion outside, he remained undisturbed.

Each leaf of the ancient enlightenment tea tree was unique, possessing unimaginable mystical properties that drew Ye Fan into a profound, mystical state.

The miniature world was vibrant and real. He sat high in the ninth heaven, with the Yin-Yang Bagua diagram rotating, like a deity who had opened the heavens and earth, overlooking the rivers and mountains below as if receiving the worship of all beings.

Whoosh!

Four leaves shot up, some like white jade, others cast in gold, all sparkling and dazzling, suspended in mid-air.

Buzz!

In the night sky, the power of myriad stars and moonlight, like flowing water, were drawn to converge upon the Dragon Transformation Pool, then poured into Ye Fan's miniature world, making it even more vivid.

Boom!

The Dragon Transformation Pool surged, all the divine sources within it being refined and rushing towards Ye Fan, who was imprinted in the void. They penetrated his body, making him radiate a crystalline glow, even the fine hairs on his skin shining.

This was a visible transformation of his physical body; his flesh became increasingly flawless, transparent as crystal, and his powerful life fluctuations grew even more terrifying.

Indeed, each beat of Ye Fan's heart was like a divine drum being pounded, causing people's eardrums to hum, a truly astonishing sound.

Moreover, his heartbeat grew progressively louder, thundering through the heavens and earth.

"He's undergoing a blood exchange, flesh regeneration!"

Everyone was astonished. Ye Fan was undergoing a complete metamorphosis; his physical body was about to undergo a sacred transformation. This was a sign of breaking through the barrier!

Boom!

The Dragon Transformation Pool shook as Ye Fan drew in endless vital energy, which poured into his body. His flesh became even more dazzling, truly as if an Immortal Lord had descended.

During this process, divine light shot skyward. The vast amount of origin energy could not be contained, nor could it all be absorbed, illuminating the entire world.

Whoosh!

A mischievous little golden creature, transforming into a golden thread, appeared slyly above the sky, almost intoxicated as it absorbed the origin energy.

The Divine Silkworm had appeared. It had struggled to escape the little nun in white, then snuck over, ravenously devouring the surging divine light into its tiny belly.

The Divine King in white was also high in the sky, using the Divine Flame Cauldron to dismantle the Great Emperor's formation patterns. He cast a faint glance at the Divine Silkworm.

The little golden sprite instantly became frightened, then blinked its large eyes, looking pitiable, as if begging to be allowed to stay there.

The peerless Divine King ignored it, activating the Divine Flame Cauldron to continue countering the Great Emperor's killing formation, gradually erasing the divine patterns imprinted in the void.

The little golden creature, as if granted a great pardon, plunged into the divine origin energy, constantly devouring and absorbing it. Its entire body shone with brilliant golden light, and it was utterly enraptured, countless tiny stars sparkling in its large eyes.

"The Divine Silkworm!"

Many exclaimed, suddenly realizing that it too needed a vast amount of origin energy to transform. Today, it was likely another big winner.

Rumble, rumble, rumble!

Suddenly, a large rift appeared in the void, and a colossal purple hand reached out from within, very abruptly, reaching directly for the Dragon Transformation Pool.

Shrouded in purple mist, it covered the sky like a demonic cloud, obscuring the stars and moon, and severing the vital energy of heaven and earth. It was terrifying and sent shivers down people's spines.

"Heavens, that massive hand, tearing through the void, belongs to an supreme master!"

People were startled; finally, a powerful figure had made a move, launching an attack to eliminate Ye Fan.

Bang!

Four elders of the Feng family made their move. One of them ascended against the void, striking upwards, colliding with the colossal purple hand.

Pfft!

He spat out a mouthful of blood and immediately fell, severely wounded. Everyone present's expression changed.

Swoosh!

The Peacock King struck, rushing to the great rift in the void, and from his mouth, he spat out a Chaotic Treasure Seal, sending it smashing downwards. With a thunderous boom, the colossal purple hand was repelled and vanished in a blink, leaving no trace.

Hmm...

Suddenly, several more large rifts appeared. No one emerged from them, but terrifying roars erupted, like crumbling rocks collapsing clouds, or monstrous waves striking the sky!

The sound was deafening, powerful enough to shatter rivers and mountains!

In the distance, many fell backward, bleeding from their seven orifices, their lives hanging by a thread. One could imagine how terrifying these roars were.

The Red Dragon Daoist formed hand seals, isolating the Dragon Transformation Pool within a small separate space, preventing the sound waves from impacting it.

The numerous cultivators nearby retreated rapidly, observing the Sacred Body's breakthrough, not wishing to suffer collateral damage.

The Peacock King, the Azure Dragon King, and the elders of the Feng family each launched an attack into the spatial rifts, blocking the sound waves and restoring peace to the heavens and earth.

"Interfering with the Sacred Body's breakthrough is more vicious than killing him!" Many gasped, instantly understanding the intentions of those in the shadows.

The biggest taboo for cultivators breaking through a barrier is disturbance; having their efforts wasted is a minor matter, more likely they will become half-crippled and unable to cultivate further.

Those in the shadows had long planned to impede Ye Fan's progress during his breakthrough with the least cost, crippling him completely so he could never cultivate again in this life.

At a crucial moment, even a single roar might plunge Ye Fan into eternal damnation, falling from the clouds into hell, never to rise again.

Whoosh!

The peerless Divine King finally erased the Great Emperor's formation patterns, but dared not let his guard down. Those in the shadows likely had backup plans, and he was even wary of Ultimate Sacred Weapons.

Pfft, pfft...

The leaves from the ancient enlightenment tea tree successively turned to dust, and four streaks of divine light merged into Ye Fan's body, intertwining into numerous innate patterns, making him even more sacred.

This miniature world also grew increasingly clear, resembling a real space rather than just a mere phenomenon.

At this moment, Ye Fan stood unmoving, his body like seven-colored glazed glass, bright and flawless. Numerous vital energies and endless divine radiance purified his physical body; he was like a deity!

"What is the Sacred Body's phenomenon? Is it a pure land, like the Divine King's?"

"No, it seems like several phenomena have merged, and it hasn't fully taken shape yet!"

"Stars Illuminating the Blue Sky, Splendid Rivers and Mountains, Chaotic Green Lotus Seed, Yin-Yang Life and Death Diagram, Immortal King Descending to the Ninth Heaven... it bears the shadows of these ancient terrifying phenomena!"

"What kind of terrifying phenomenon will it ultimately form?"

Everyone discussed in hushed tones, all paying close attention.

Suddenly, Ye Fan's heartbeat intensified. Endless origin energy from the Dragon Transformation Pool surged into his body, and he blazed with brilliant light.

Whoosh!

He actually ignited, divine flames soaring skyward. His flesh became almost transparent, his blood and muscles translucent, making his internal organs and bones nearly visible.

Blood oozed from every pore of his body, turning him a vibrant crimson. The raging flames crackled, evaporating these fresh fluids, and the scent of blood filled the air.

"What's happening? Why is he burning? Is he turning to ash?"

"No, this is a true metamorphosis!"

"Flesh regenerating, Sacred Body Lesser Accomplishment! He's truly about to enter the Four Extremities Secret Realm!"

People were greatly astonished.

Blood continuously seeped from Ye Fan's pores, yet within his body, new, glowing blood was being born, shimmering with a faint golden hue.

Crack!

Suddenly, everyone heard the sound of bones shattering. Faintly, they could perceive bones within his seven-colored glazed body breaking apart, only to regrow immediately.

Never had such a terrifying metamorphosis been witnessed; it was truly aptly named, a complete and thorough transformation, even his bones were regenerating.

Shatter!

Ye Fan's crystalline body also broke, like a beautiful jade artifact cracking. Then, his internal organs quivered, and his joints creaked; everything was being reborn.

The Dragon Transformation Pool was dyed red, and divine flames enveloped him. He was like a phoenix reborn from fire, every bone, every inch of flesh, including his hair, being replaced.

"This is too brutal! What kind of pain is the Sacred Body enduring during this transformation?"

"This isn't an ordeal, but a rebirth! I think many would be willing to possess this!"

Ye Fan drew upon the divine origin energy to purify his physical body, constantly exchanging bones and blood. His flesh was reborn, becoming incredibly powerful. He shed his original physical shell, giving birth to a new self.

Suddenly, those in the shadows intervened at this moment. The void continuously collapsed, surging violently like an ocean.

It was unknown how many supreme figures were acting, tearing apart this heaven and earth. The sounds were like thunder, shaking all ten directions, and all life energy in the world was extinguished.

The Divine King made his move, his gaze like lightning, sweeping across the entire world. All the shattered areas instantly closed, the void returned to its original state, and peace descended in an instant.

Boom!

Suddenly, Ye Fan's body violently shook. He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, falling backward, his body drenched in blood. The endless divine origin energy in the Dragon Transformation Pool erupted like a tsunami, flinging him into the air.

"Heavens, what happened?"

"Did the Sacred Body fail its breakthrough?"

Everyone's hearts tightened; they were at a loss. The Divine King, Red Dragon Daoist, Peacock King, and others were also astonished.

Bang!

Ye Fan flipped over and sat up, closing his eyes once more. He drew in a vast amount of origin energy, and the grand dao's celestial sounds continuously echoed within him.

"Oh no, there's not much divine source left in the Dragon Transformation Pool!" an elder of the Feng family exclaimed.

However, at this very moment, Ye Fan's physical body completed its transformation; this was a true and complete metamorphosis.

Thud!

He suddenly stood up, causing the very heavens to tremble. He looked up at the starry sky, his disheveled hair fluttering. His newly formed body gleamed with luster, erupting with a powerful aura.

Boom!

But just then, purple lightning descended from the sky, striking towards him!

"Heavens, what is that? How can there be lightning under the starry sky?"

"This is a heavenly tribulation!"

Everyone exclaimed in shock.

"How can a heavenly tribulation descend when breaking into the Four Extremities Secret Realm?"

Everyone was stunned. Thunder descended from the ninth heaven, striking Ye Fan, who stood tall and unyielding, meeting the purple lightning head-on.

Boom!

The first heavenly thunderbolt struck. His entire body shone with a crystalline glow as he withstood it head-on, completely unharmed.

Boom!

The second heavenly tribulation was no longer a single bolt of lightning; it had transformed into a purple sea, a pool of thunder!

Endless lightning engulfed Ye Fan. The heavens and earth were awash in a purple glow; it was an ocean of lightning, utterly terrifying.

"Since ancient times, apart from a few heaven-defying prodigies, no one has ever heard of a heavenly tribulation descending to block a breakthrough!"

"The Sacred Body breaking through has actually encountered a heavenly tribulation, and it seems to be an extremely terrifying one!"

The Black Emperor secretly bellowed, "Kid, if you make it through this, there will be immense benefits! Back then, Great Emperor Wushi was often struck by lightning. As long as you don't die and persevere, you won't fear being an enemy of the whole world in the future!"