Chapter 452: Domain-Exiled Descended Divine Artifact

The Eastern Wilderness, or 'Donghuang', has the character 'huang' (wilderness) in its name because it is vast and boundless, containing endless uninhabited wildlands. Some primitive regions within it have remained untouched since ancient times.

"Six million li off course! You dead dog, you must have done it on purpose!" shouted Tu Fei.

They had crossed the void to reach the Undying Mountain in the central region of the Eastern Wilderness, but ended up six million li off course, landing in a deserted wilderness. If they hadn't found half a stone tablet on a large mountain, they wouldn't have known where they were. This was a relic left behind after a once-flourishing great sect was destroyed.

"It's definitely on purpose. How could we be six million li off in one go? Even drawing dao patterns or opening a domain gate with your eyes closed wouldn't be this far off," Li Heishui cursed.

"Ahem, even the best make mistakes, it was just a coincidence," the big black dog coughed dryly, trying to hide its guilt.

"Puppy is so cute, even more confused than Nannan," said the delicate and kind-hearted Xiao Nannan, the only one who still believed in the big black dog.

The big black dog wanted to bang its head against the stone tablet. Even with its thick skin, it couldn't stand being called "cute." If anyone else had said it, it would have bared its fangs long ago.

"Cute Black Emperor, shouldn't you think of a way? We can't fly six million li, can we?" Ye Fan chuckled.

"Woof!"

"Puppy, don't bite people," Xiao Nannan, not even as tall as Black Emperor's leg, patted it gently and said, looking up with her small face.

"We're not actually going to Undying Mountain; it's just to put on a show for the world, making them think you're looking for divine medicine to prolong your life," Black Emperor mumbled.

"Even so, we still need to make a round, just for show," Ye Fan said. His primary objective this time was to go to Saint Cliff to find the third of the Nine Secrets.

"I'm telling you, it's best not to approach Undying Mountain lightly. That place is terrifying. Undying Mountain was a significant source of the terrible turmoil that occurred during the Dark Era," Black Emperor warned. The Great Accomplished Saint Body used supreme power to cut off a piece of the cliff from Undying Mountain. Nothing happened during his prime, but in his later years, for some unknown reason, Saint Cliff was stained with blood. Some speculate it had a strong connection to Undying Mountain.

"Let's first take a good look around the central region. This is the origin of many ancient inheritances, and it's also said to be the birthplace of the Eastern Wilderness's human race. It holds many secrets."

The Central Region is the core area of the Eastern Wilderness, an imperishable pure land for generations. Many great sects have established their foundations here, making it much more prosperous than the Southern or Northern Regions. The Purple Mansion, Feng Clan, Dao One, and Ten Thousand Beginnings Holy Lands are all located here, harboring hidden dragons and slumbering immortal phoenixes. They gather the endless spiritual essence of the Eastern Wilderness, thriving perpetually and prospering to this day.

Furthermore, there are tens of thousands of ancient demon clan inheritances scattered throughout the Central Region, all founded by immortal demon powerhouses after the great war of the Dark Era, over a hundred thousand years ago. Passed down since ancient times, although they are demon clans, they are born in human form. It can be said that they are all naturally unparalleled in strength, forming various ancient demon aristocratic families.

As soon as Ye Fan and his companions appeared in the Central Region, they were noticed. Many people cast unusual glances and whispered amongst themselves. The news of the Saint Body slaying the Saintess of a supreme great sect in Central State had spread throughout the Eastern Wilderness. Everyone knew that he didn't have much time left and, in his final days, was not to be provoked. Although the Yin-Yang Sect was furious, they were truly in the wrong this time. Their abduction of talented children earned them the enmity of various Eastern Wilderness sects and pressure from several Holy Lands, ultimately leading to their departure from the Eastern Wilderness. Of course, upon their departure, they still attempted to cross the void and enter the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land to gather divine medicine. However, those who entered vanished like stones sinking into the sea, with no trace ever heard from them again.

Ye Fan and his group entered an ancient city named "Wang Kong," one of the ten great ancient cities in the central region. Black Emperor, like an old horse knowing its way, headed directly for a high platform in the city.

"I knew this dead dog intentionally veered off course from Undying Mountain. Otherwise, how could we be six million li off in one go? It clearly wanted to enter Wang Kong City," Li Heishui said.

The ancient city was vast. Its central area was not a plaza but a massive high platform. At that moment, the evening glow bathed the platform, causing it to shimmer with a faint reddish light.

"Things remain, but people change..."

The big black dog looked at the high platform, seemingly filled with endless emotion. "In ancient times," it said, "a certain Great Emperor often gazed at the boundless starry sky from there, sitting for an entire night. But even the greatest supreme figures cannot resist the erosion of time."

The Great Emperor Wushi! Ye Fan knew without a doubt that it was talking about the Great Emperor Wushi. He couldn't help but wonder if there was something special about this Wang Kong Platform. A Great Emperor sitting there for so long might indicate something unique.

"Don't overthink it," the big black dog shook its head. "That Great Emperor merely cultivated there for a period; he didn't leave anything behind."

"This stone is truly a treasure. After hundreds of thousands of years, it's still crystal clear. How come no one has moved such a perfectly intact high platform?" Tu Fei, being a bigmouth, blurted out whatever came to mind.

"This stone is very special. At night, it draws in starlight, nourishing the entire ancient city and making it a place of spiritual beauty. No one dares to damage it," an elder explained.

Ye Fan and his group were quite distinctive. Xiao Nannan, riding on the big black dog, looked like a cute little sprite, attracting attention wherever they went. Ye Fan hadn't concealed his true appearance. With a big black dog by his side, people quickly guessed their identities. They ascended to a restaurant right next to the Wang Kong Platform.

"Isn't that the Saint Body? Why has he suddenly come to the Central Region?"

"I've heard people say that his time is running out. It's rumored he's come to the Undying Mountain in the Central Region to find a chance to extend his life."

"He dares to enter that place? During the incredibly chaotic Dark Era, everyone witnessed its terror. Even the old Holy Lord was unwilling to enter Undying Mountain in his later years."

Restaurants in the ancient city's central area naturally thrived, with many people coming and going, and quite a few gazing towards them. Ye Fan and his companions chose a private room. Opening the window, they had a clear view of the Wang Kong Platform. By then, darkness had fallen, and countless stars twinkled, their light flowing down and showering the city. The big black dog craned its neck, looking out and focusing on the Wang Kong Platform, as if waiting for something.

At the same time, Pang Bo and the others noticed that the area around the Wang Kong Platform had become much more crowded, with teahouses and restaurants overflowing with people.

"What's going on?" Li Heishui asked, surprised.

"Sir, this is the annual Wang Kong Day. Starlight flows like water, creating a very beautiful sight. The city residents are used to it, but those who come here to watch are usually outsiders who heard about it. Weren't you aware this is a special occasion?"

Ye Fan and the others were even more convinced that everything was intentional on the big black dog's part; it had come here for nostalgia.

"Buzz!"

When darkness completely enveloped the sky and countless stars appeared, large swaths of starlight, like snow-white clouds, could be seen gently falling, creating an incredibly beautiful scene. The entire ancient city became bathed in a sacred glow. The Wang Kong Platform, in particular, shimmered brilliantly, emitting an intoxicating radiance that connected with the stars and moon, making the city brim with spiritual energy.

"It's an annual event, we're tired of seeing it. It's nothing special, not a true flying immortal wonder, just starlight being drawn down."

"Those old fogeys insist this is where an ancient Great Emperor gazed at the star domain, speaking of inexplicable things, but they can't even explain it themselves. They just make us come here every year to try our luck."

This was clearly a group of aristocratic young masters. They had entered a neighboring restaurant and chosen a window seat, allowing them to see Ye Fan's side.

"I just heard someone say the Saint Body entered Wang Kong City. It's really him," someone whispered.

"Feng Lin, that's your brother-in-law. Why don't you go over and say hello?" someone teased with a laugh.

"If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll get angry. I've told you before, he has no relation to my cousin; there was no engagement at all," Feng Lin said gravely.

"I'm not criticizing your sister, but she's too arrogant. That's the Saint Body who broke the curse, yet she didn't even notice him. Well, that's good too; my elder brother will have a chance," a young man chuckled.

Feng Lin said, "You shouldn't say such things. Fortunately, my cousin didn't choose him. Otherwise, he'd only have a few days left to live; he'll die soon. What good is breaking a curse then?"

Their voices were very low, almost inaudible, but how could powerful individuals like Ye Fan and his group not hear them?

"Arriving in the Northern Region, we'll probably still end up tangled with the Feng Clan somehow," Pang Bo chuckled.

"There's no relation. When the time comes, I'll personally go to their door and return the three million source stones; that's all," Ye Fan shook his head.

"We can't avoid getting involved. We just arrived and already heard such discussions. Anyway, the half-year deadline is almost here. If they see that he still hasn't died, I wonder what their expressions will be. It'll definitely be entertaining, hehe," Li Heishui laughed.

Suddenly, someone screamed. People from many teahouses and restaurants rushed out, all looking up at the sky.

"A treasure!"

"A treasure flying from beyond the heavens!"

"That's right, it's plummeting from the starry sky!"

Many people cried out in astonishment. As cultivators, their eyesight was naturally exceptionally strong, and they had personally witnessed a luminous object falling from beyond the heavens.

"Boom!"

Wang Kong Ancient City was stirred into an uproar. Everyone soared into the sky, rushing towards the horizon, eager to snatch the treasure flying from beyond the domain. In the distant past, such legends were not uncommon: powerful divine objects would occasionally fall from the vast and boundless starry sky. On the annual Wang Kong Night, such an event actually occurred. Not a single person could remain calm; almost everyone soared into the sky, making their moves to seize the luminous object.

The big black dog's eyes nearly popped out. It muttered, "Damn it, is it really related to beyond this domain? Looks like I didn't mishear back then!"

It was a huge luminous object, descending at extreme speed like a streak of silver light. It resembled a massive disk, gleaming with a cold metallic luster. It seemed to be forged from azure gold, enveloped within a layer of pure white energy radiance, appearing very mysterious.

"Boom!"

A cultivator who had just rushed forward was instantly disintegrated into dust by the brilliant light rays shot from it. That power was extremely terrifying, capable of annihilating space, sending shivers down people's spines.

"It truly is a treasure! The light it emits is so terrifying, we must obtain it!"

Numerous cultivators became even more frantic, all rushing upwards. The weaker ones dared not approach, while the powerful ones extended large hands or conjured magic treasures to seize the divine object.

"Boom!"

However, this disk was incredibly terrifying. The light beams it shot annihilated the void, causing many powerful cultivators to be shattered to pieces, unable to withstand such an assault.

"Buzz!"

With a flash of silver light, it landed on the Wang Kong Platform, shimmering with an eerie glow. Others, not understanding, still lunged forward, desperately vying for it.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo exchanged bewildered glances, speechless. They realized this extraterrestrial divine object was a flying saucer!

"To think we'd see something like this! Let's snatch it; maybe we can use it to go home!"

"The vast universe, the boundless starry sky, hides too many secrets. In a world where cultivators can fly and escape underground, we're encountering another civilization!"

Ye Fan and Pang Bo were overwhelmed with excitement, both standing up. Filled with curiosity about the owner of the extraterrestrial flying saucer, they resolved to make its acquaintance.