Chapter 464: Human World

**Chapter 468: The Human World**

Ye Fan was walking through Zitiandu, unaware of anything unusual, but Xiao Niannian tugged at his sleeve and innocently said, "There's someone who keeps appearing."

"What?!" Ye Fan's heart jolted. His spiritual perception was incredibly sharp, yet he hadn't sensed anything at all. This was not a good sign. If the person intended to harm him, he could suffer a great loss.

"He changes into a different person every time and has appeared several times," Xiao Niannian said obediently.

"Where?" Ye Fan felt a stir of unease.

"He's gone now. He never stays long each time, but he might reappear," the little girl said, blinking her large eyes as she looked into the crowd.

"Did either of you sense anything unusual?" Ye Fan asked Black Emperor and Li Heishui.

Both were startled. They hadn't detected anything at all and hadn't realized they were being followed, which instantly put them on alert. The person was clearly extraordinary.

They questioned Xiao Niannian in detail, trying to understand what kind of person it was.

"He changes his appearance every time, but Niannian recognizes him at a glance..." Xiao Niannian said softly.

Ye Fan and the others were astonished. Xiao Niannian's spiritual perception was far keener than they had imagined; she had seen the person's true form.

It was a very ordinary man, one who would never be noticed. Each time, he adopted a different appearance, blending into the crowd, standing ten *zhang* away while observing Ye Fan.

"Ten *zhang*... that's a critical distance. He doesn't dare to approach easily, which is good. If he could stealthily get close to us, that would be far too dangerous," Li Heishui said, feeling uneasy.

The Black Dog's expression turned serious. It meticulously questioned Xiao Niannian about what had happened, even asking about the person's every movement and every step taken.

"To get within ten *zhang* of us without being noticed is highly unusual. This is a formidable individual!" the Black Dog remarked, looking thoughtful.

"Have you thought of something?" Ye Fan asked. The fact that the person had approached within ten *zhang* and gone undetected by anyone except Xiao Niannian was indeed alarming.

"I hope my feeling is wrong, otherwise, we'll be in big trouble!" the Black Dog said nervously, glancing around.

"What have you surmised?" Ye Fan's heart sank.

"The Human World!" The Black Dog uttered these three words, growing even more agitated as it scanned its surroundings. It instructed Xiao Niannian to keep a close eye out for any suspicious individuals.

"The Human World..." Li Heishui shivered.

They had only recently emerged from the Undying Mountain Range, where they had learned about this terrifying force, one that had made all the Sacred Lands tremble in ancient times.

In ancient times, on this vast land, there were three ancient killer divine dynasties. They were eternal, with ancient inheritances, striking fear into the hearts of all major Sacred Lands, and had even slain ancient sages.

The Heavenly Court, wielding the supreme assassin's scepter, reigned over the world. With a single thought, rivers of blood flowed across the land, dominating the fates of others like the supreme ancient Heavenly Court.

The Human World blended seamlessly into the vast sea of humanity, making them impossible to defend against. No one knew when they would unleash a fatal strike, which even ancient sages could not evade.

Legend has it that in their ancient halls, there was a tower of white bones piled high with the skulls of kings, representing all the heroes of the Human World they had slain. They were truly unchallengeable.

The Underworld harbored a group of fallen deities wielding blood-dripping divine swords, slaughtering the world's saints. They were powerful, ruthless, terrifying, and bloody.

It was rumored that in the Underworld, they preserved the divine skins, bones, flesh, and organs of ancient saints they had slain throughout history, a chilling and utterly mysterious collection.

The Heavenly Court was eventually destroyed by the combined forces of the ancient Sacred Lands, but the Human World and the Underworld persisted, albeit operating much more discreetly. Their whereabouts remained unknown to the public.

"Is it really the Human World?" Even Ye Fan couldn't remain calm; this was a thunderclap of news.

"We can't confirm it yet, but I have a strong feeling it's them. Otherwise, who could evade my spiritual perception?" Black Emperor was very tense. Its origins were mysterious, and it held particular apprehension toward the ancient killer divine dynasties.

"Who did we provoke to bring out the Human World?" Li Heishui felt a chill run down his spine, seeing every person on the street as a potential "Human World" assassin.

"They haven't completely vanished into seclusion. They've left behind various clues and accept commissions from the world. Many ancient inheritances know how to find and hire them," the Black Dog said, its expression troubled.

"Are you saying someone commissioned them to kill us?" Li Heishui exclaimed in alarm.

"Although the three ancient killer divine dynasties entered the Dao through killing, they never killed without reason. Someone from an ancient inheritance must have sought them out," Black Emperor said, baring its fangs, clearly uncertain itself.

It had always been fearless, but facing one of the three ancient killer divine dynasties, it felt a cold dread in its heart.

Just then, Xiao Niannian tugged at Ye Fan's sleeve, her large eyes blinking. She looked very well-behaved and said nothing, simple-minded but intelligent.

Ye Fan knew the person had reappeared. He feigned nonchalance and glanced over, finding the individual truly ordinary, without any distinguishing features, just like any other pedestrian on the street.

Even with his powerful spiritual perception, he couldn't detect any abnormality. Only when activating his Divine Eye did he see another face, proving this was no ordinary person.

There was no divine power flowing, no vigorous blood energy, not a hint of murderous intent. It defied the usual characteristics of cultivators, appearing so peaceful and ordinary as to be utterly undefendable against.

After a brief stop, the person, without revealing any flaw, moved with the crowd and vanished into the sea of people. The group did not make any rash moves.

"That's it! That terrifying cultivation technique, that monstrous breath-concealing divine art! It really is the Human World!" The Black Dog was agitated, its black fur bristling.

"Why is this happening...?" Li Heishui also felt his hair stand on end.

"Pray that the Human World today is no longer the ancient killer divine dynasty, otherwise, we'll be in grave danger," the Black Dog grimaced.

In the ancient halls of the Human World, the skulls of kings were displayed. Adding the skull of a Sacred Body might be something they would be very pleased to see.

"What's there to fear? I have the inheritance of the Heavenly Court and wield the scepter of an ancient killer divine dynasty. If the Human World truly intends to act against me, I will surely strike back and eliminate them!" Ye Fan declared calmly but firmly.

"The problem is, the Heavenly Court's inheritance is incomplete; we only have the first half of the Sacred Killing Art. It lacks the core of the second half—one of the Nine Secrets!" The Black Dog looked worried.

"Which of the Nine Secrets did the Heavenly Court possess?" Ye Fan asked.

The ancient divine dynasty had vanished for too long. Not to mention people of the current era, even in its own time, few knew which Secret they had mastered.

"Besides me, probably no one else in this world knows," the Black Dog replied.

The "Travel" Secret, a technique that shook past and present, was virtually unknown to be the core sacred art of the ancient killer divine dynasty's Heavenly Court. It was the fundamental essence of their power.

"Is this Secret so powerful?" Li Heishui was startled.

"It's unbelievably powerful! Legend says that upon reaching its pinnacle, it can even alter time!" the Black Dog stated.

Among the Nine Secrets, the "Travel" Secret represented the ultimate speed in the world. It not only possessed the fastest speed in existence but also allowed one to ascend to the Nine Heavens or descend into the Nine Netherworlds, reaching any place imaginable.

Congenital array patterns could not trap it, nor could supreme Dao techniques block it. Even if a Ten Directions Absolute Array was set, it could pass through. This was the "Travel" Secret; nothing could stop it.

"The supreme 'Travel' Secret, no matter how ancient your inheritance or how many endless array patterns you lay down to seal your sect, cannot stop someone who cultivates it. They would simply pass through as if entering an uninhabited land," the Black Dog sighed.

Ye Fan finally understood why the Heavenly Court was so formidable. No one could stop them; they could traverse every corner of the Human World and reign supreme. This was no exaggeration.

The "Travel" Secret could reach its ultimate sublimation. When speed transcended the world's limits, it evolved into mastery over time! However, throughout history, only the first Heavenly Court Lord, the ancient sage who had lived two lives by obtaining an immortal medicine, had touched upon its fringes.

"We haven't obtained the 'Travel' Secret, but I have the Madman's Footwork, which is also a supreme speed technique. It should be able to complement the Heavenly Court's Sacred Killing Art and help us counter those from the Human World," Ye Fan said.

"I've always felt that your footwork bears a slight resemblance to the 'Travel' Secret. Perhaps there's a genuine connection, and it might indeed harmonize with the Heavenly Court's grand killing art," the Black Dog nodded.

Ye Fan and his companions left Zitiandu and returned to the front of the Feng Clan's Eight Hundred Divine Islands. On the way, they erased some of the Phoenix Maiden's memories, as there were things she could not be allowed to know.

The mysterious person from the Human World did not reappear, but the group couldn't truly relax. Since they had been targeted, they knew it wouldn't end easily.

"We need to find out who exactly wants to deal with us!" Li Heishui said.

This time, they headed to the largest ancient island of the Feng Clan. All the guests were flocking there. As they passed through the central area, they saw towering mountains that had existed since primordial times, encircling an ancient divine city.

Many people were discussing how all of the Feng Clan's "foundational power" was suppressed within it. That was the very source of their standing at the pinnacle of the Eastern Wasteland, a place even Sacred Lords could not easily enter.

One could not linger here for long; everyone had to pass through quickly, or they would be forcibly escorted away.

It was the Feng Clan Sacred Lord's 1,500th birthday celebration, and many people had come. The divine island was teeming with cultivators, many of whom were renowned figures.

Upon arriving, Ye Fan and his group saw several Sacred Lords, making them realize with surprise that powerful figures were truly as numerous as clouds here. Anyone daring to provoke trouble would surely meet a grim end.

Younger generations, such as the Yao Guang Holy Son, the Golden-Winged Little Peng King, the Jade Lake Holy Maiden, and the Ji Family's Divine King Body, could not approach and had to sit further away. Too many elder figures had arrived, each a formidable regional overlord.

Many people were astonished and somewhat bewildered to see the Phoenix Maiden's attendant standing submissively behind Ye Fan and his group.

The Phoenix Maiden naturally witnessed this scene. She had already heard some rumors, and though she wore a five-colored mask, it was clear her expression must have been very unpleasant.

"Go back to your princess. We can't afford to keep you," Ye Fan said, lifting her restrictions.

The Phoenix Maiden's attendant did not dare to cause a fuss. She bowed her head and quickly retreated, truly afraid that Ye Fan might recklessly utter something offensive, which would undoubtedly incur the wrath of the Feng Clan for the sake of their reputation.

As everyone presented their congratulatory gifts, Ye Fan took out a dull, black stone, only about the size of a face, and handed it to a member of the Feng Clan.

"I heard he received the inheritance of a Heavenly Source Master and gave a Source Stone. It must be a precious item," someone whispered.

Some of the younger Feng Clan disciples, who had always been dissatisfied with Ye Fan, frowned. They didn't believe Ye Fan could have found such a divine object in such a short time; otherwise, why hadn't he cut it open?

Zhao Fa from the Ziwei Sect laughed and said, "I know this stone. It's been displayed in my Ziwei Stone Workshop for many years. I didn't expect Brother Ye to buy it. This stone is merely a leftover piece cut from a strange rock that once contained a Divine Source."

A murmur went through the crowd. Many looked over, finding Ye Fan's actions inappropriate; how could he casually buy a stone just to make up the numbers?

"I knew he was putting on a show. That's no divine object at all. He's too reluctant to offer a sacred sword or divine medicine seeds to the Sacred Lord, so he just uses a broken stone to make up the numbers."

"This is truly excessive. How dare he underestimate our Feng Clan like this?"

The Feng Clan disciples whom Ye Fan had suppressed in the Northern Region were all displeased. They glared at Ye Fan with angry expressions.

"Are you sure this is a remnant piece, and you indeed cut out a Divine Source from it?" Ye Fan asked, looking at Zhao Fa in surprise.