Chapter 514: Pregnant Holy Spirit

After the Battle Saint Ape transformed into human form, its skin was a pale gold. Its body was very sturdy and powerful, with veins bulging like dragon tendons, conveying an immense sense of strength.

Although he had not yet fully matured, his strength was astonishing and his methods extraordinary. Even if the various Holy Lords were present, they might not be able to withstand him.

Hum! The monkey's outstretched golden palm and fingers were like a huge winnowing basket, covering an area of ten feet in every direction. Golden light flowed, truly obscuring everything.

Ouyang Ye's expression changed instantly. Having already cultivated the "Heavenly Eye," he naturally discerned the monkey's true form, and his heart pounded violently upon realizing it was a member of the Primordial Royal Family.

Primordial beings had always been associated with mountains of corpses and seas of blood. They were once the absolute rulers of this land, and it was only due to their retreat that humanity prospered.

Especially beings like the Battle Saint Ape, who were at the very pinnacle of the royal family pyramid, possessed a terrifying combat power that no one could accurately describe.

However, Ouyang Ye could not sit idly by and await death. He rapidly activated his Origin Heaven Divine Art to counterattack. There was no shortage of unique stones in the Jade Lake, and even endless earth veins and dragon energy, all of which he could utilize.

Rumble! The dragon energy from beneath the earth surged skyward, transforming into dozens of great dragons. They pierced from the depths of the earth veins all the way to the high heavens, together sealing towards the Saint Ape.

Ouyang Ye was infinitely close to becoming an Origin Earth Master, and in terms of strength, he was comparable to a Half-Step Mighty One!

Pop! The monkey's large hand remained unchanged, still pressing forward. Its pale golden fingers crushed the void, breaking the dragon energy, descending like a demonic mountain.

Boom! Ouyang Ye's body trembled violently, and he immediately spat out a large mouthful of fresh blood. The monkey then seized him in its palm, causing all the bones in his body to crunch and groan, almost breaking. He nearly fainted.

“Ah, what are you doing?” he screamed in terror, but he couldn't struggle at all.

No one knew the extent of the monkey's strength. He was a Battle Saint among the Primordial beings, and his physical body was terrifying enough to send shivers down one's spine. If he were to cultivate to his peak, he would look down on all beings, invincible under heaven.

Beside them, everyone was horrified, shocked by the monkey's power. It was nearly squeezing a Half-Step Mighty One to death—what did that even mean?!

“Saint, please show mercy,” the Grand Elders of Jade Lake hurriedly interceded, begging the monkey to release him. The Grandmaster of the Ancient Origin Art Family had been invited by them and could not be allowed to be killed.

Crack! With a slight squeeze, the monkey broke many of Ouyang Ye's ribs, nearly deforming his body. Then, it threw him onto the ground like a dead dog, no longer paying him any mind.

“Who are you, to dare act so arrogantly?!” The members of the Ancient Origin Art Family were furious.

“Fairies of Jade Lake, if you don't suppress him, we will invite the Origin King to act!” several of them shouted, their expressions grim.

“No!” Ouyang Ye stood up. Among these people, he was the only one who had cultivated the Heavenly Eye and knew the monkey's identity, and he did not want to cause a major disaster.

“Gentlemen, please calm your anger!” The people of Jade Lake intervened. As hosts, they naturally would not allow the monkey to continue fighting.

“He harbored intense killing intent towards my friend. Not crushing him to death was already showing mercy,” the monkey mumbled, then ignored them.

What he said was true. According to his nature, he would have long since smacked them all dead with one palm, but he was not entirely ignorant of social conventions and did not wish to embarrass Jade Lake too much.

“Let's go!” Ouyang Ye, suppressing a bellyful of rage, turned and left the Immortal Pond. He did not want to stand with the monkey anymore.

“You still have killing intent?” The Battle Saint Ape's fiery golden eyes shot out two divine rays, fixating on Ouyang Ye's retreating back.

“Little Saint, don't be agitated, please don't strike again.” Several Grand Elders of Jade Lake stepped forward, genuinely fearing that this monkey would go on a rampage.

“Brother Ape, there's no need to bother with them.” Ye Fan also stepped forward. The monkey had acted on his behalf, so he naturally had to express his sincere gratitude.

The Ancient Peach Tree was forty-nine meters tall, its trunk so wide that over a dozen people couldn't encircle it. Its ancient bark was cracked all over, resembling huge dragon scales, making it incredibly vigorous.

It had been growing for over a hundred thousand years. Relatively speaking, although its trunk was very thick, it was nothing compared to its age.

The ancient tree twisted like a coiled dragon, its branches full of green leaves, each like a piece of jadeite, translucent and glistening. Only three Immortal Peaches hung on its branches, hidden among the jade-like leaves, emanating a captivating fragrance.

The Immortal Peaches were not very large, appearing as if carved from red agate. They were entirely crimson, sparkling and translucent, and their refreshing aroma permeated one's heart, making one feel entirely comfortable.

The big black dog was the most pathetic, constantly swallowing its drool. If not for the presence of several Grand Elders, it would most likely have uprooted the entire ancient tree and carried it away.

Next was the monkey, its golden eyes darting about. Although it wasn't scratching its ears and cheeks, it was clearly restless, seemingly wanting to leap up the tree.

Even in the Primordial Era, there were only two or three Battle Saint Apes. The Immortal Peach Tree was in the possession of their clan, and he had eaten real Immortal Peaches back then.

“How times have changed! The once vibrant Northern Region has become barren land, and everything is gone,” the monkey said with great emotion after a long period of quiet reflection. “Even the Immortal Peach Tree has flown into the Divine Ruins.”

Misty vapors swirled in the Immortal Pond, and vital essence, like a rainbow, continuously overflowed, nourishing the entire Jade Lake Pure Land.

Beneath the ancient tree, a unique stone shimmered translucently, radiating colorful light. It absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, appearing almost alive.

“Are you of Jade Lake trying to cultivate a Holy Spirit?!” The big black dog's eyes grew deep, revealing such an expression for the first time.

Near the unique stone, there were spirit orchids, dragon grass, and many spiritual ginsengs. All had tens of thousands of years of medicinal age, twinkling with light and emitting an enticing medicinal fragrance.

Such a stone surely had an astonishing origin. With nine apertures and eight holes, it continuously exhaled vital energy, as if breathing.

This stone had absorbed the pure essence of heaven and earth, the radiance of the sun and moon, nourishing itself for endless years. It indeed contained a Holy Embryo within, and Jade Lake knew this, diligently nurturing it in hopes of its early emergence into the world.

“Fairies of Jade Lake, this Emperor believes you are playing with fire. If a Holy Spirit emerges, unless the Western Empress revives, Jade Lake will face a great disaster!” the big black dog said in a deep voice.

“This is a benevolent spirit…” A Grand Elder of Jade Lake said. They naturally understood all the intricacies, but some secrets could not be revealed.

“Benevolent spirit, my foot!” the big black dog sneered. “Back then, a Holy Land did something similar, and it ended up being wiped out. If not for Emperor Wushi intervening to suppress the Holy Spirit to death, who knows what kind of catastrophe would have occurred.”

Ye Fan's heart stirred. No wonder the big black dog showed surprise as soon as it saw this stone—such a momentous event had actually occurred in the distant past.

“This stone was long ago purified by an ancient Saint, who lectured scriptures and doctrines to it in their later years…” A Grand Elder of Jade Lake revealed this information, but did not continue.

“That makes it even more mysterious. It understands ancient human scriptures…” The big black dog pondered, even more troubled, but could not say much more.

“I don't care what kind of Holy Spirit it is. If it bothers me in the future, I'll smash it with one stick!” The monkey was defiant and spoke very directly.

The Grand Elders of Jade Lake were speechless, but found it difficult to refute, as they needed the monkey's essence blood to nourish this Stone King.

Ye Fan, naturally, did not say much either. The ancient Jade Lake had produced an Emperor and possessed vast knowledge, so they surely had their own considerations, and he had no reason to object.

The monkey cut its wrist, and bright red blood flowed out, emitting astonishing divine light that stung the eyes. Its life force was extremely strong, with every drop of blood resembling a divine furnace, blazing with fierce divine flames.

Ye Fan took action, activating the Origin Heaven Divine Art. He continuously drew on the unique stone, imprinting profound and unpredictable patterns, weaving a complex design.

Hiss! After the monkey's fresh blood dripped down, it quickly permeated and was absorbed by the Stone King with nine apertures and eight holes. The stone trembled slightly, and its speed of absorbing the essence of heaven and earth increased.

“The Holy Embryo within is truly about to emerge…” The big black dog's eyelids twitched as it quickly stepped back several paces.

“What's wrong, doggy? Don't be scared,” Little Nannan said in a soft, tender voice, offering comfort.

“When can it emerge?” Ye Fan asked.

“Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it can emerge in five thousand years,” the Saintess of Jade Lake also stood nearby, responding softly.

“Five thousand years later…” Li Heishui, Jiang Huaiying, and others exchanged glances.

This news was truly astonishing. A Holy Spirit was about to emerge—a supreme existence. Could the various Holy Lands tolerate its arrival in the world?

Clearly, the other Holy Lands were already aware of the news; otherwise, Jade Lake would not have allowed these individuals to come here and reveal the secret.

“Five thousand years… we won't live that long; our bones will long be buried in the yellow earth. But Little Ye Zi will be at his peak then, and there will likely be life-or-death battles. It would be better to destroy it now!”

Li Heishui, Liu Kou, and others discussed this with Ye Fan via divine sense. This period was too sensitive, and they truly didn't know what would happen in the future.

The big black dog sighed, “This Emperor believes it now. A grand era, comparable to the Wushi era, is approaching. Aside from the rise of various kings, even Holy Spirits comparable to Great Emperors will emerge, and the Primordial Royal Family will return. In the future, if one wishes to walk proudly among mortals, one must possess heaven-defying combat power!”

The monkey was not stingy. It let out a considerable amount of blood from its wrist, which shone with brilliant divine light and overflowed with vital energy. It only stopped bleeding when the people of Jade Lake called for it to stop.

“Brother Ape, you are truly straightforward,” Jiang Huaiying mumbled.

“I want to shed my old blood and replace it with new; this is a good opportunity to try. This 'waste blood' is of no consequence,” the monkey said very directly, leaving the people of Jade Lake speechless.

The unique stone shimmered with light, all nine apertures opening simultaneously. It absorbed the sun's essence, drawing in all the flowing holy blood. Its vitality became much more vigorous, and it continuously trembled.

“Can I touch it?” Little Nannan blinked her big eyes, her voice soft and full of hope. The little one thought the unique stone was crystal clear and very beautiful, and she really wanted to get closer to look at it.

“It's fine, go ahead and touch it.” The big black dog's heart stirred, and it overstepped its bounds by agreeing first.

She extended her small hand and lightly touched the unique stone with nine apertures and eight holes. The entire stone suddenly trembled, then became motionless, as if startled.

Ye Fan was surprised. The little girl was a “Divine Infant.” Could the unique stone sense her presence?

The big black dog, even more so, showed a strange, excited expression. “Touch it again!” it said.

The Fairies of Jade Lake were speechless. This dog was truly outrageous; how could it act as if it were the master?

“Actually, we are all one family. You don't know, Jade Lake is the most extraordinary, indirectly having produced two Great Emperors…” The big black dog rambled on, then seemed to accidentally blurt out a secret, quickly stopping itself.

Just then, dazzling divine light erupted. After Little Nannan's small hand rested on the Stone King, it suddenly shimmered with colorful light, and endless divine radiance soared upward.

“Quick, make her stop!” The Grand Elders of Jade Lake were startled and tried to intervene, but they were pushed back by the divine light.

At this moment, the unique stone with nine apertures and eight holes was spewing vital energy outward, which flowed into Little Nannan's arm.