Chapter 532: Meeting the Heroes

World-shaking news spread rapidly, reaching all corners through the city gates almost instantly, causing widespread chaos and leaving many great sects stunned.

Such a colossal disaster, a world-shaking bloodbath with numerous prominent figures perishing, caused a great upheaval in the Eastern Wasteland.

"Do you know? The Primordial Kings are about to emerge. The heavens will soon change, and Sacred Lands might no longer hold supreme reverence in this world."

"Even peak Sacred Lords can be slain. Those ancient beings are too terrifying. In those distant primordial times, they were the true masters of this land."

The rumor that Primordial creatures would emerge spread like wildfire across the vast lands, unsettling many.

Even after endless eons, humanity still retained some records: such ancient beings were simply not something ordinary powerful cultivators could contend with.

"It's said that this great disaster was caused by Ye Fan, the Sacred Body. That boy is truly a harbinger of calamity!"

The name Ye Fan became a constant topic of conversation. Whenever the incident was mentioned, his name was sure to follow.

"Grandmasters died one after another. The Eastern Wasteland will struggle to find peace for a while. Is it all related to this harbinger of calamity?"

People hadn't truly grasped the full truth; they only knew it seemed to have a profound connection with Ye Fan, and they discussed it in astonishment.

The fact that many powerful figures bled in the Myriad Dragon Nest stirred up too great a storm. All cultivators were heatedly discussing it; this topic was heard in every corner.

"Was all of this truly caused by the Sacred Body? It's utterly shocking and unbelievable!"

"Let's wait for more news. If it truly is this harbinger of calamity, I'm afraid he'll have no place left in the Eastern Wasteland!"

The world was abuzz with discussion. Many cultivators were probing for the truth, awaiting the Sacred Lands and top great sects to make their move.

Finally, someone from the Vanishing Beginning Sacred Land was the first to speak out. A Grand Elder made a public statement in his personal capacity, vowing to utterly destroy Ye Fan, body and soul.

Following this, powerful figures from Purple Mansion Sacred Land, True Demon Hall, Northern Plains Golden Family, Misty Peak, and Central Lands Yin-Yang Sect were dispatched one after another, declaring their intent to slay the Sacred Body.

By this point, who could fail to understand? This great disaster was absolutely caused by Ye Fan; otherwise, the many great sects wouldn't be enraged and declare their intention to kill him one after another.

"That young man named Ye truly has incredible audacity. He even dared to provoke powerful figures from all sides. He's truly a formidable force in the making."

"All of this, surprisingly, was instigated by a mere young cultivator. It's truly astonishing."

"He truly dared to do it. He caused such a great disaster, and so many grandmasters died!"

"Un... unbelievable. The young man named Ye is too terrifying. He actually caused such a catastrophe. A veritable harbinger of calamity!"

Everyone was wide-eyed and speechless, hardly daring to believe any of it.

Soon, people noticed something: while many great sects had successively vowed to slay Ye Fan, all these declarations were made in personal capacities.

Up to this point, no supreme sect master or major power had officially issued a kill order based on this decision.

"Those great sects must be in the wrong. Otherwise, they would never endure this in silence!"

"How interesting. Could it be that the Sacred Lands and those supreme great sects suffered a silent loss this time? They couldn't justify themselves?"

Many people's hearts burned with gossip, fearing peace more than chaos, and they did everything they could to find out more.

This matter simply couldn't be kept secret. Too many people attended the Jade Lake Grand Gathering; how could the mouths of so many be stopped? Everything was revealed.

"It was under duress from various factions that the young man named Ye led them into the slumbering ground of the Primordial Kings!"

As the fog gradually cleared, people were dumbfounded. They could only blame those people for insisting on rushing into a deadly trap.

"Logically speaking, these people brought it upon themselves; they deserved it. However, they won't just let it go!"

"How rare! These great sects suffered such a silent loss. Haha..."

Cultivators across the Eastern Wasteland discussed this. People knew that since these great sects had suffered such a massive loss, they would surely seek vengeance!

Just two days later, voices of many powerful figures emanated from the Jade Lake, demanding that Ye Fan come for a confrontation to clarify the matter.

"Confrontation? What for! Let them stare blankly and go mad!" The Black Emperor burst into laughter.

Ye Fan had no intention of going out either. He peacefully entered seclusion, knowing that such a matter could never be clearly explained. He understood how those people felt; they most likely wanted to tear out his tendons and break his bones.

The Vanishing Beginning, Purple Mansion, Central Lands Yin-Yang Sect, and Northern Plains Golden Family were all infuriated. They formally issued statements, warning that if Ye Fan did not come forward to give a clear explanation, a kill order would be issued.

"Brother Blackwater, Brother Wu Zhongtian, have your grandfathers protect Nannan. There absolutely must be no mishaps," Ye Fan said. This was his only concern; everything else was negligible.

"Exactly! Let those Sacred Lands continue to act arrogant. Even if they scream until their throats are hoarse, it's useless. We're not going!" the big black dog chuckled.

"Don't worry. They wouldn't dare act recklessly. After all, we are within the Jade Lake, and Nannan will be fine," Wu Zhongtian and the others said.

The people from several great immortal legacies were indeed furious. But Ye Fan had no intention of showing himself, treating their words as mere wisps of smoke, utterly unafraid of the so-called kill orders.

"If Ye Fan does not show himself again, he will be killed without mercy hereafter!" Finally, a Sacred Land erupted in fury, issuing such a declaration, which spread throughout the Eastern Wasteland.

Ye Fan sneered disdainfully, not caring at all. As long as his strength greatly advanced, reaching the Sacred Lord realm, he would fear no powerful figures and could roam freely across the world.

However, a few days later, Liu Kou brought a piece of news that made Ye Fan frown: the old sect master of the Yin-Yang Sect had asked Liu Kou's grandfather and others to deliver a message on his behalf.

"My life essence is drying up; I will soon return to the yellow earth. I have long since ceased to fear anything," the old sect master said kindly, looking at little Nannan beside him.

"That old bastard!" Ye Fan immediately became enraged. The old sect master of the Yin-Yang Sect was forcing him to comply and go to the Jade Lake.

"I am still young. If Nannan is harmed, I am confident I can establish an immortal dynasty. Of course, destruction is easier than construction!" Ye Fan said fiercely. This was the message he had Liu Kou and others relay back.

"This old man doesn't have much time left. After I die, I care not if floods reach the heavens. I will quietly await," the supreme old sect master of the Yin-Yang Sect had them relay these words back.

At the same time, several Sacred Lands and top great sects also made fierce declarations, threatening to issue kill orders soon.

"The Western Queen Mother of Jade Lake wanted to take little Nannan away, but the old sect master of the Yin-Yang Sect stubbornly refused to let go, always keeping the little girl within arm's reach," Jiang Huai Ren said with a frown.

"He doesn't have much time left; he won't live for long. If this old bastard goes to extremes... his chosen successor died in the Myriad Dragon Nest, which is truly terrible," Li Heishui worried, fearing he might harm little Nannan.

Ye Fan stood on a precipice, gazing into the distance. After standing silently for a long time, he turned around and said, "I will go to the Jade Lake for a trip."

"No, you can't! If you go, the Vanishing Beginning, Purple Mansion, and other Sacred Lands will surely skin you alive!" Wu Zhongtian and the others tried to stop him.

"Don't worry, I won't put myself in danger." Ye Fan asked the Black Emperor to carve array patterns and went to the old Heavenly Mark site to see if he could find the Old Madman.

However, they were disappointed. This towering land was incredibly quiet; ancient trees reached the sky, and fallen leaves could be heard. There was no trace of the Old Madman; he could not be summoned.

"Since I can't invite a present-day Saint, I'll bring Primordial Saints to the Jade Lake. If they try to harm me, I'll make sure they're all annihilated!"

Ye Fan was truly enraged. Threatening little Nannan's life made him resolute: if there was no room for negotiation, he would go all out and cause a massive catastrophe.

They silently returned to the Northern Region. Ye Fan secretly summoned people from the Jade Lake, telling them he wished to enter.

Soon after, the Jade Lake Saintess appeared, bringing a message from the Western Queen Mother, ensuring his life would be safe.

Then, Ye Fan, with great fanfare, as if fearing the world wouldn't know, rushed towards the Jade Lake, arriving openly and fearlessly at this pure land.

Clouds steamed and glowed with colorful light. Upon radiant golden clouds, a heavenly palace stood, tall, magnificent, majestic, and sacred.

To the left and right of the jade steps, mist swirled, exotic flowers bloomed, and celestial grasses carpeted the ground. Various spiritual birds, resembling golden crows and divine phoenixes, soared in a splendid sight.

Ye Fan's appearance caused everyone in front of the heavenly palace to show genuine surprise. They hadn't expected him to actually dare to come.

The younger generation couldn't enter the heavenly palace. Standing at the palace entrance, all the Sacred Sons and Saintesses, as well as the strongest successors of the supreme great sects, all looked his way.

That Ye Fan had slain Saintesses and killed Sacred Sons was one thing. But this time, he had indirectly caused the deaths of several grandmasters, shaking the Eastern Wasteland. The expressions of those present were naturally complex.

"You, Ye, are so vicious! You killed our Ancestral Master!" a disciple from the Vanishing Beginning Sacred Land shouted, his eyes filled with venomous hatred.

"Return our Sect Master's life!" Disciples of the Yin-Yang Sect also roared in unison, their momentum terrifying.

Ye Fan remained calm, not even glancing at them. He strode into the heavenly palace, facing the powerful figures from all sides, and composed and steady, he said, "I, Ye, have arrived!"

"Grand-Uncle Master, kill him! Avenge our Sacred Master."

"Our Ancestral Master died too unjustly. If the Sacred Body isn't killed, the anger of the world cannot be appeased!"

At the palace entrance, many disciples clamored, all with murderous intent, shouting towards the heavenly palace.

"Brother Ye, how could you act this way? Causing so many seniors to perish is truly an incalculable loss for our Eastern Wasteland," sighed Xiang Yifei, the Grand Evolution Sacred Son.

"They were all heroes of their generation, powerful figures ruling over their regions, dominating for centuries, yet they died so bleakly in the end," Dao Yi Sacred Son also sighed deeply.

"Slay him! What are we waiting for?"

"Kill him to appease the spirits of those deceased seniors in heaven!"

At the palace entrance, many disciples and followers from various great sects and Sacred Lands clamored.

"Silence!" Ye Fan glanced at them indifferently and said, "I am speaking with your elders. It's not your place to interrupt!"

Outside the palace entrance, everyone was taken aback, then filled with anger. Ye Fan had completely disregarded them, actually wanting to speak as equals with their sect elders.

"I have arrived. Bring Nannan here," Ye Fan said, staring at a white-haired old man in the main hall.

Inside the heavenly palace, white mist swirled along the ground. There were many jade tables, laden with fruits and immortal wine.

The old sect master of the Yin-Yang Sect sat cross-legged behind a white jade table, with a benevolent countenance, surrounded by swirling mist, unmoving, like an immortal.

A divine light flashed from his body, and little Nannan, who had been sitting quietly nearby, suddenly regained her freedom. She quickly ran to Ye Fan's side, clutching a corner of his robe, her big eyes blinking as she looked back, as if afraid of being caught again.

"Nannan, are you alright?" Ye Fan asked softly.

"I'm fine. I just missed Big Brother and the doggies," little Nannan answered innocently. The two-year-old toddler was like a little porcelain doll, exquisitely carved and adorable.

"How dare you! You committed such a heinous massacre and still have the audacity to be arrogant, showing no respect to the seniors in this hall!"

"Slay him! Imprison his living soul forever in the eye of the sea!"

At the palace entrance, many young people roared.

Ye Fan simply stopped bothering with them, not even sparing them a glance, completely ignoring them. This attitude made many proud and arrogant disciples fume with rage.

This was disdain, blatant disregard; he utterly looked down on them.

"Your audacity is indeed not small. You instigated such a great disaster and still dare to come here!" Finally, a powerful figure spoke.

"Standing upright between heaven and earth, with a clear conscience, what reason do I have not to come?" Ye Fan stood tall, without a trace of fear.

"Good, good, good, what courage!" A Grand Elder from the Vanishing Beginning Sacred Land had a face as dark as water. Their Sacred Master had perished; this was an earth-shattering event, and they would not let it go.

Murderous intent permeated the hall. Many people fixed their gaze on Ye Fan, and unseen killing thoughts surged.

"You're not allowed to bully Big Brother!" Little Nannan wrinkled her delicate little nose, her big eyes clear and bright, her long eyelashes fluttering, and she spoke softly and tenderly, saying, "Crazy Uncle said, if anyone harms Big Brother, he'll go settle the score with them!"

A deathly silence fell over the hall. Everyone fell silent for a moment. Ye Fan was stunned, he hadn't expected the little one to be so clever.