Chapter 507: Bloodstained Smile

## Chapter 511: Blood-Stained Laughter

The Primordial Cauldron of Myriad Things has reappeared, returning to the Saint Body's possession. Can he hold onto it? Most likely, a great storm is brewing.

Everyone in the Northern Region was discussing this topic, and countless people were stirred. Years ago, Ye Fan was hunted because of this very Saint Cauldron.

Now, with rumors circulating that he has self-mutilated, it's even easier for strange ideas to arise. All the cultivation disciples from the various Holy Lands, currently training outside, could not remain calm; they were all paying close attention.

Even the protection of the Peerless Divine King was deemed insufficient. By now, everyone could guess that Jiang Taixu would most likely not reappear in the world; even the Jiang family themselves had come to this conclusion.

Yes, Jiang Taixu had passed away – a conclusion everyone had already reached. The moment he sent Little Tingting back to the Jiang family, this speculation was effectively confirmed.

The only thing Ye Fan could still be grateful for was the existence of someone comparable to an ancient saint: the Old Madman. Otherwise, the Holy Lords themselves might have launched an assault.

However, deterrence is temporary, not eternal. Many people were now eager to act, unable to resist the temptation of the Primordial Cauldron of Myriad Things!

The embryo of an Extreme Dao Saint Weapon was a priceless divine artifact. Even tens of millions, or hundreds of millions of catties of Origin could not buy it. Ancient Great Emperors might not even encounter such a celestial treasure, so no one could remain unmoved.

Otherwise, why would the most ruthless person of ancient times refine their own body, shocking past and present, to forge the Sky-Swallowing Demonic Pot, leaving behind a terrifying record?

“Damn it, more people have followed us. It's only been a few days, and you’ve practically become an immortal medicine; everyone wants a bite!” the big black dog exclaimed, clicking its tongue.

They entered a desolate ancient city. Many people followed unhurriedly, trailing behind them, clearly coveting the divine artifact.

“There’s no helping it. The Primordial Cauldron of Myriad Things is simply too rare and precious. And it’s so incredibly heavy, strong enough to be refined into an Extreme Dao Saint Weapon without worrying about insufficient celestial materials,” Jiang Hairen sighed.

These primordial qi essences were unlike the Dragon-Pattern Black Gold Holy Spirit Sword, which only had a tiny amount, about the size of a fingernail. This was a complete ancestral root, constantly regenerating, enough to sway any powerful individual.

“Whoosh!” A sword beam shot through the void, like a falling star plummeting towards the earth. It glittered brilliantly, signifying destruction and slaughter, enveloping all of them.

“Bang!” Ye Fan extended a hand, his golden palm and fingers glowing, displaying the trajectory of the Dao. He obliterated the sword beam into nothingness.

“Someone finally couldn’t resist making a move. Let’s finish them off!” Liu Kou said.

“This is just a test. Don’t act rashly yet,” Ye Fan shook his head.

“The sacred artifacts of ancient Great Emperors are few and far between. Each one is an unparalleled celestial treasure. Dragon-Pattern Black Gold, Phoenix-Blood Vermillion Gold, Immortal Tear Green Gold – it’s almost impossible to find even half a tael in the world. It’s understandable why everyone would vie for them,” Li Heishui commented.

The Primordial Source Root of Myriad Things was precisely such a rare celestial treasure. Obtaining it meant severing the root of such sacred items, making it nearly impossible to encounter them again in the future. Its value was inestimable.

All the Holy Lands and supreme Great Sects were envious. Regardless of whether one was a divine being or a saint, thousands of years would pass in the blink of an eye, and eventually, all would return to dust. Only such sacred artifacts were truly eternal.

Wu Zhongtian, with his leopard-like head and prominent eyes, was very imposing, a typical burly man of the Northern Region. At this moment, he raised an eyebrow and gravely said, “Trouble! Even Half-Step Mighty Figures have followed. I recognize that person; he’s a very powerful rogue cultivator from the Northern Region!” Liu Kou added, “I’ve also spotted a few others. Some are Grand Elders from Northern Region Great Sects, others are powerful rogue cultivators. All are at the Seventh Transformation of the Dragon Transformation realm!”

Some people could no longer hold back, eager to fish in troubled waters and take a gamble.

“Big Brother, Nannan saw several people appearing around us from time to time, and they were different each time,” Little Nannan whispered, tugging at Ye Fan’s sleeve after those individuals disappeared.

“Human World…” Ye Fan’s expression turned grim. He had experienced this before; the assassins of the ancient divine dynasties concealed themselves within the vast crowds, making them difficult to distinguish.

He remained calm, opened his divine eyes, and quietly waited for those individuals to reappear.

“One, two…” His heart pounded. There were eight assassins in total, appearing just like ordinary mortals, with no discernible cultivation level or any unusual fluctuations.

If not for his divine eyes, which could see through to their other faces, it would be hard to imagine that these seemingly ordinary people were powerful assassins, carrying blood-dripping sharp swords and moving through the darkness.

“The ancient Assassin Divine Dynasty has finally reappeared. This is bad!” the big black dog grumbled.

“That bastard Jiang Yichen, his heart truly is vicious. Spreading the news of the Primordial Cauldron of Myriad Things, he wants to use others to eliminate us,” Li Heishui said.

“The Human World and Hell have both arrived!” Ye Fan felt the pressure. He eventually confirmed thirteen assassins, and these were just the observers; he didn’t know how many more were secretly present.

“A storm is brewing. The ancient Assassin Divine Dynasty certainly knows how to pick its moments. This time, they’re probably planning a one-hit kill to seize the Cauldron!” Jiang Hairen said.

Others feared the current saints, but these two great divine dynasties showed no fear, even having provoked them in the past. Whenever it thought of this, the big black dog couldn’t help but shiver, believing they were likely as powerful as they were in ancient times.

“Little Ye Zi, are you sure you want to keep going like this?” Li Heishui muttered, feeling uneasy. More and more powerful enemies were gathering; this was a very dangerous sign.

Jiang Hairen and Wu Zhongtian, among others, suggested lying low temporarily and not showing themselves like this, or disaster would surely strike.

“No worries, let’s go a bit further. I’ve already prepared the next killing array for them!” Ye Fan’s lips curled into a cold smile.

“Kid, are you trying to work this Emperor to death? A peerless killing array consumes too much essence, qi, and spirit…” the big black dog bared its teeth, grumbling indignantly.

“You’re not thinking of wiping them all out in one go, are you? Killing everyone who’s following us?!” Liu Kou was startled.

“It’s just an initial idea. I don’t know how powerful the killing array the Black Emperor has set up will be,” Ye Fan smiled.

“Won’t that be too ruthless? If you move around like this, how many people will you attract? Do you really intend to catch them all in one net?” Wu Zhongtian’s heart thumped rapidly.

Jiang Hairen, however, laughed, “That’s exactly how it should be! Those without murderous intent won’t be in danger. As for those who want to kill Little Ye Zi, why should he be polite to them?”

“Precisely! If they’re coming to kill, then we should eliminate all of them with a peerless killing array!” Li Heishui nodded, expressing strong agreement.

“I want to see exactly who is most impatient to kill me and seize the Cauldron,” Ye Fan smiled.

“Who knows how many heads will roll? But if they’re coming to kill and seize the Cauldron, then they’ll have no one but themselves to blame,” Liu Kou chuckled.

Comparatively, Wu Zhongtian was straightforward and honest. He sighed, “Your smiles are already stained with blood. Many people are destined to die.”

“Big Brother, why are you getting soft-hearted? That’s not like you,” Jiang Hairen said.

“I was just lamenting for a moment. Let’s kill to our heart’s content then!” Wu Zhongtian declared with surging heroic spirit.

“Damn it, kid, you just had a thought, do you know how much effort this Emperor has to expend?” the big black dog eyed Ye Fan askance, grumbling unhappily.

However, when Ye Fan took out a sacred fruit and shook it, its spirits immediately lifted. Drooling profusely, it almost pounced forward.

Currently, the Peerless Divine King had severed all his origins, and even an immortal medicine couldn't fully restore him; his survival now depended entirely on himself. Therefore, Ye Fan had full control over the remaining divine fruits.

Ultimately, the big black dog thumped its chest, making loud "thudding" sounds with its large paws, guaranteeing to perfectly replicate a corner of the Peerless Killing Array of Emperor Wushi.

Of course, it was only a small part; that was all it had mastered. The complete array patterns of an ancient Great Emperor could not fully exist in the world. However, if the portion it possessed could be deployed, it would be more than enough!

“Brother, the grey-haired man is here,” Little Nannan whispered, wrinkling her delicate nose as she pointed it out.

Ye Fan observed carefully and discovered that Jiang Yichen’s paternal uncle had arrived. He wore a mask that was difficult to see through even with divine eyes; only with focused concentration could one discern him.

“Good! He’s here! This time, let’s give him a grand interrogation!” Liu Kou exclaimed excitedly upon hearing this.

For the past few days, they had been trying to capture Jiang Yichen, but he wouldn't leave the Jiang family, leaving them with no recourse. Unexpectedly, another detestable figure had appeared. If they didn't suppress him, it would be a disservice to themselves.

“This guy is actually a master of the Eighth Transformation of the Dragon Transformation realm, preparing to ambush us. Luckily, he was seen through; otherwise, it would have been a major threat,” Li Heishui said through gritted teeth.

“Don’t act rashly. We can’t let the entire peerless killing array go to waste just because of one person,” Ye Fan said.

Misty Cloud City, ancient and dilapidated, truly lived up to its name; everything had become like passing smoke. It, too, had a glorious past, even bearing the footprints of ancient Great Emperors.

Unfortunately, all that was left was desolation, its former splendor gone. The city’s population was small, less than forty thousand; it was an ancient city devoid of vitality.

Ye Fan and his companions traveled on, entering this crumbling ancient city, where they decided to set up the ancient killing array of Emperor Wushi!

“According to ancient records, after secretly observing their targets, the two great Assassin Divine Dynasties typically make their move within five days. It’s highly likely to be tonight.”

With these ancient secrets provided by the big black dog, they were much more composed in their planning, as they were determined to eliminate everyone from the two great Assassin Divine Dynasties this time.

The night was like water, dotted with twinkling stars. This particular night in Misty Cloud City was very quiet, even a bit gloomy. The ancient city lost all its vitality once night fell.

Ye Fan stood on an ancient platform, gazing at the starry sky, while Little Nannan beside him propped her chin up, stifling small yawns, looking a bit listless.

Neither of them was truly watching the stars and moon; instead, they were using their divine eyes to scan in all directions, observing those hidden in the shadows.

Over the past few days, even more powerful individuals had followed them. Half-Step Mighty Figures had already made an appearance, and even the traces of Saint Sons flashed into view.

“I really didn’t expect the Saint Son of Myriad Beginnings to be here,” Ye Fan murmured to himself. His eyesight was extraordinarily keen; even figures on the horizon could have their true appearances captured by him.

This night, bloodshed was inevitable. Many seemed to have a tacit understanding, appearing simultaneously and closing in.

However, these individuals remained very hidden, far away, patiently waiting for an opportunity, not making the first move.

“Yao Xi has also arrived,” Ye Fan thought, surprised. The Saintess of Shaking Light was concealed within a cloud in the void; no one else but those with divine eyes like his own could possibly detect her.

“Xiang Yifei, the Saint Son of Great Evolution!” His eyes flashed as he discovered another Saint Son in the shadows. He had interacted with this person back in Divine City, and he hadn’t expected him to be here too.

“Big Brother, people from the ancient divine dynasty are here,” Little Nannan said, stifling a small yawn as she noticed the situation.

Ye Fan nodded, remaining on the ancient platform to continue observing, wanting to spot everyone hidden in the dark.

“Jin Chixiao, the successor of the Golden Family, has also arrived…” Ye Fan’s heart tightened. This person was very powerful; it was said that this family had the blood of Primordial Kings flowing within them, meaning they were not human.

“The Saint Son of Purple Mansion has indeed arrived!” He spotted the faint trace of yet another Saint Son, having already guessed that this person would surely come.

Ye Fan picked up Little Nannan, flew back to the deep courtyard, and rejoined the Black Emperor and the others, informing them of the positions of those individuals.

“Too many people have come. There are many cultivators from major sects. Jiang Yichen’s paternal uncle brought more than a dozen people, and they are the closest to this location.”

“The ancient Assassin Divine Dynasty is hidden in the void, about to strike!”

They exchanged information, which would allow them to effectively activate the Wushi Killing Array shortly.

“There are Half-Step Mighty Figures, and even Saint Sons and Saintesses. What a powerful lineup!” Wu Zhongtian exclaimed.

Ye Fan pondered for a moment, then said, “Black Emperor, let’s try to wait until everyone is inside, then activate the Wushi Killing Array. No matter who they are, as long as they enter, we’ll kill them all!”