Chapter 435: Reentering Tai Xuan

Everyone thought Ye Fan was dead, but after several months, he reappeared and immediately did something so significant that the news naturally caused a stir.

"The young man named Ye single-handedly confronted a powerful figure from the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm, astonishingly nailing Ji Hui to death in front of everyone!"

"It's truly incredible. Several months have passed, and the Sacred Body is not dead yet. Could he really have survived?"

"This is a tumultuous era, with many kings rising. If the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body were missing, it would seem incomplete. Even Heaven doesn't want to take him."

People discussed it animatedly, all astonished. The powerful return of the Sacred Body stirred the nerves of many, and even some major powers found themselves unable to remain passive.

The younger generation, in particular, found their minds restless. Ye Fan was undoubtedly a formidable enemy, and for the kings especially, this was very bad news.

If the Sacred Body were to survive, the kings would inevitably have to confront him in the future. No one dared to claim they could absolutely suppress him; it would surely be an incredibly brutal and world-shaking battle.

However, soon concrete news spread: when Ye Fan left, not only did golden threads of blood spill from the corners of his mouth, but he also consecutively vomited three large mouthfuls of blood when no one was around.

"What? He's coughing up large amounts of blood! What a turn of events!"

"He is clearly severely injured and hasn't escaped the death trap at all. It seems he truly can't be saved, hehe..."

As soon as this news came out, many people breathed a sigh of relief. Otherwise, they would truly feel a kind of pressure; if the Great Accomplishment Sacred Body were to reappear, many super major powers would be uneasy.

Some also sighed that the Sacred Body had broken a curse of over 100,000 years but would not live much longer. He originally had the hope of rivaling ancient emperors, but fate was treacherous, and he ultimately could not survive.

There were all kinds of people, and naturally, many gloaters who laughed as they waited for the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body to perish, watching him disappear from the mortal world.

"Heaven intends to take him away. Even if the Peerless Divine King defies Heaven to continue his severed path, it won't work. Several months of his half-year lifespan have passed; he can only live for a little over a month at most."

"For now, it's better to provoke him less. Anyway, he's almost dead, so there's no need to contend with a dead man. He even slaughtered people from the Desolate Ancient Aristocratic Family like they were nothing; he's already thrown caution to the wind and there's nothing he wouldn't dare to do."

Many people said this, naturally also out of fear of the Peerless Divine King. When Ye Fan swept aside Ji Hui and others, a Divine King's mark had once emerged, which truly suppressed many old-timers.

Many secretly cursed, not understanding why the Divine King was so fortunate, but had no idea that this was a mark Ye Fan had strengthened using the Sacred Body's unique origin.

Hearing these rumors, a slight smile appeared at the corner of Ye Fan's mouth as he muttered to himself, "I'm afraid I'll disappoint you; I always manage to come back to life."

He had countless flawless reasons and excuses regarding how he would "survive" that he could present to the world. Thinking of all the things that might happen in the future, he couldn't help but laugh.

Major figures from the Ji Family appeared immediately. Two Grand Elders arrived at the small tavern to understand everything in detail.

Ye Fan almost ran into them head-on. He regretted that he couldn't see Little Nannan for now, and although they were likely deterred by the Divine King's mark and wouldn't attack, he still didn't want to be in the same place as them.

He calmly departed, heading north. He felt there was someone who could take in Zhang Wenchang, as that place was very suitable for him to live a quiet life.

Along the way, he heard many pieces of news, many of which were related to him. Many people were discussing his reappearance, which truly caused a great stir.

At the same time, there was also widespread news about several major Sacred Lands and the Supreme Great Sects of Central Province planning to harvest Desolate Ancient Divine Medicine.

There was also much news about the kings of Central Province's younger generation and several heavenly prodigies from the Eastern Wasteland's younger generation. The "Saint Son" of the Yin-Yang Sect fought a battle with Ji Haoyue and was beaten to the point of vomiting blood and fleeing by the Divine King's physique.

When Ye Huiling and Wang Chongxiao were engaged in a life-and-death duel, both were ambushed by mysterious figures. Now, their lives or deaths are unknown, their whereabouts uncertain, and they have disappeared from public view.

Additionally, the "Yin Maiden" of the Yin-Yang Sect appeared and once visited the Shaking Light Sacred Land, where she sparred with Yao Xi. Outsiders did not know who was stronger or weaker.

The Grand Mystery Sect has a total of 108 main peaks, representing 108 different inheritances. It is extremely prosperous and one of the most powerful sects below the Sacred Lands.

From a distance, it looks like 108 great dragons soaring into the sky, presenting a magnificent, grand, and majestic spectacle.

In this region, even the Ji Family and the Shaking Light Sacred Land are wary of them. Under normal circumstances, they would absolutely not provoke them, making conflicts very unlikely.

Ye Fan silently infiltrated the sect, arriving at Clumsy Peak.

This peak, just like in the past, was very different from the other main peaks. Overgrown with kudzu and weeds, with old vines accompanying withered trees and broken walls and ruins, it presented a desolate scene.

"Wasn't Clumsy Peak supposed to flourish? Why is it like this again?" Ye Fan wondered to himself.

"You've returned," a peaceful voice sounded in his ear. Ye Fan was surprised; he had already concealed his aura, but as soon as he neared Clumsy Peak, old man Li Ruoyu sensed him.

On Clumsy Peak, an old man dressed in grey clothes, his expression calm, appeared very ordinary, without the ethereal demeanor of an otherworldly expert, far from having an immortal's graceful bearing.

"Greetings, Senior!" Ye Fan instantly rushed up Clumsy Peak and bowed deeply. This old man had shown him great kindness, as his "All" Character Secret originated from this place.

"Rise. I've heard about your affairs. Just stay at Clumsy Peak," the old man said, not speaking much. Standing in front of a crumbling ancient hall, he didn't resemble a cultivator at all.

Inside and outside the ancient hall, kudzu and weeds grew rampantly. Not far away was a withered old tree, on which nine crows cawed loudly, yet they didn't make people feel ominous.

They were the treasures of Clumsy Peak, "deities" nurtured by the peak-guarding weapon, their power unparalleled. Ordinary people would never have guessed this.

Ye Fan didn't hide anything. He spoke in detail about his experiences over the past year or so, and finally, he brought Zhang Wenchang, explaining his purpose: hoping the old man would take him in.

"Have him come out," Li Ruoyu said.

Ye Fan brought out the Jade Pure Bottle, and with a flash of light, Zhang Wenchang appeared on Clumsy Peak. He was momentarily disoriented, somewhat bewildered.

"Wake up, don't just stand there foolishly." Ye Fan chuckled and pulled him, telling him to bow to Li Ruoyu.

"Ye Fan, I finally see you again..." The moment Zhang Wenchang came to his senses, his expression was very excited, no longer as listless as before.

He was utterly weary of this world, having been very despondent these past few years. He was not suited for cultivation and missed the past even more, even developing thoughts of leaving the world. His world was a dark grey.

"Don't worry, everything will change," Ye Fan said, patting his shoulder and offering words of comfort. "Later, let's get thoroughly drunk."

Li Ruoyu looked at Zhang Wenchang and said, "His cultivation aptitude is indeed poor."

Zhang Wenchang already knew why Ye Fan had brought him here. Hearing this, he sighed, "I've disappointed you."

"Why would I be disappointed?" Li Ruoyu shook his head and said, "Seeing you, I feel as if I'm seeing my past self."

"Why do you say that?" Zhang Wenchang's dull face was filled with confusion.

Ye Fan smiled. He had heard it said when he was at the Grand Mystery Sect that Li Ruoyu had no talent and extremely poor cultivation aptitude. None of the main peaks were willing to accept him as a disciple, so he eventually came to the declining Clumsy Peak.

He could be said to have achieved late success. For the first hundred years of his life, he couldn't even compare to disciples from other main peaks. It wasn't until he later comprehended the Natural Dao of Clumsy Peak that he astonished all 108 main peaks.

"I spent hundreds of years here in vain before achieving anything," Li Ruoyu stated. "Your cultivation aptitude is like mine. Although it's not very good, this isn't important."

"Is cultivation aptitude truly not important?" Zhang Wenchang stared blankly.

"If you comprehend it, this heaven and earth can be used by us. What does one's own cultivation aptitude matter then?" Li Ruoyu calmly replied.

Not to mention Zhang Wenchang's reaction, even Ye Fan was surprised. He had long sensed that the old man's cultivation was very high, that he had comprehended the true meaning of the Natural Dao, and was unfathomable.

Although Clumsy Peak looked desolate, if one carefully sensed it, one would discover it secretly conformed to the principles of heaven and earth, where life and death were interdependent, and prosperity and decline coexisted, revealing an aura of the Great Dao returning to its original simplicity.

"Are you willing to take me as a disciple?" Zhang Wenchang was not entirely sure. In recent years, he had suffered much bullying from fellow disciples, everything had gone against his wishes, and he had long given up hope on cultivation.

"As vast as your heart is, so vast will be your world. Don't always confine yourself to your own grey world," Li Ruoyu said, then touched a finger to his forehead.

Suddenly, the old man's expression changed dramatically. He then stared blankly at Zhang Wenchang and Ye Fan, and after a long while, he sighed, "Civilization from beyond the heavens, you..."

Ye Fan immediately understood; the old man had seen through everything, knowing they came from the other end of the starry sky. This was truly no longer a secret, as the high-ranking members of the Ji Family also knew.

"Your past, your experiences, are so extraordinary; your inner world is so vast. You should be confident. Let us be both master and friend," Li Ruoyu said, finding it difficult to remain calm as he spoke these words.

Zhang Wenchang hastily performed a great bowing ceremony, officially becoming a disciple of Clumsy Peak.

Li Ruoyu was very emotional, stating that any great achievements in the future would be greatly related to comprehending all of this today. He encouraged Zhang Wenchang, telling him that as long as he persevered, cultivation aptitude would not be a problem.

Restoring Zhang Wenchang's appearance was not difficult, as Ye Fan's own methods would have been sufficient. However, he took out a sacred fruit to help Zhang Wenchang refine it into his body, thereby helping him undergo a complete transformation.

Ye Fan took out another fruit and offered it to Li Ruoyu, wanting to repay his great kindness. However, the old man shook his head and refused, unwilling to accept it, saying, "I don't need it."

Although Ye Fan had gathered many sacred fruits, he still felt they weren't quite enough. To save the Divine King and Little Tingting, he needed to piece together a complete immortal divine medicine.

Finally, he adamantly offered the old man ten catties of divine spring water, refusing to take it back.

"What? Elder Ma Yun passed away?" On Clumsy Peak, as Ye Fan and Zhang Wenchang were drinking and talking about the past, he received this news. No wonder Zhang Wenchang was so down and out.

He sighed with emotion, reflecting that the fate of cultivators is unpredictable. Life, death, illness, and old age are things human power cannot stop. Everyone faces that day unless they become immortals, but did even the ancient emperors achieve that?

Ye Fan took Zhang Wenchang to wander around Clumsy Peak, letting him familiarize himself with everything there, then prepared to leave to find Little Nannan.

"Isn't that Li Xiaoman?" Zhang Wenchang exclaimed in surprise, pointing at a white-robed woman flying across the sky in the distance.

Ye Fan nodded and said nothing. He naturally knew Li Xiaoman was a disciple of Star Peak, but he had no intention of greeting her.

"Junior Sister, that person is your former friend... Ye Fan!"

"That's right, it's the Sacred Body, currently causing such a stir. Who would have thought he once stayed at our Grand Mystery Sect and now he's caused such a huge commotion?"

"Senior Brother Hua is exceptionally brilliant and enjoys discussing scriptures and the Dao with others. This time, he invited the young kings of Central Province and several other heavenly prodigies. If he knew the Sacred Body was here, he would definitely invite him too."

Beside Li Xiaoman, three women spoke up one after another. They all stopped, and one of them said, "I'll go tell Senior Brother Yunfei." With that, she flew away.

Li Xiaoman turned around, looked back at Ye Fan and Zhang Wenchang, and landed on the ground, speaking calmly, "Long time no see."

Ye Fan smiled and walked over with Zhang Wenchang, appearing at the foot of Star Peak, looking at this woman who was both very familiar and yet slightly unfamiliar.

Chapter Two is here. I'm going to work on Chapter Three, and it will be very late. Everyone can read it tomorrow morning.