Chapter 637: Green Copper Block, Master Yuan Appears Together

Chapter 641: The Green Copper Block and Origin Heaven Masters Emerge

In the ancient dragon lair, dragon roars echoed, and the old cave flickered with light and shadow. Lantern-like eyes gleamed within, causing a suffocating sensation.

“A dragon... could such a deity truly exist? This is a place of immortal ascension; perhaps such a being truly resides here!”

The Qinling Dragon Lair is renowned through the ages. It’s not impossible for a true dragon to lie hidden there, given the various legends of deities from primordial times.

“Is the sole true dragon slumbering in this ancient cave?!”

The script used by the myriad ancient races was divine, created by deities. Therefore, if such a supreme being existed in a particular segment of ancient history, some could readily accept it.

The ancient cave flickered erratically, continuously exhaling and inhaling dragon essence, as if resurrected. A divine pearl appeared, vibrant red and seemingly dripping, floating amidst myriad streams of vital energy.

The moment this pearl appeared, people froze in shock, and then many's eyes turned red. They rushed forward, vying with each other; even living fossil-level figures went mad!

“A pearl spat out by a true dragon!”

“A deity!”

“The legendary Dragon Pearl has appeared; such an immortal treasure truly exists!”

The vibrant red pearl was as translucent as agate, over a meter in diameter—a massive immortal pearl whose mesmerizing, dreamlike colors captivated all.

Before the ancient dragon lair, everyone's blood was pumping, their hearts pounding with excitement. Most were sect masters, possessing profound cultivation, and they struggled fiercely to contend for it.

Dragon essence surged, and the ancient cave was deep, inhaling and exhaling solar essence. The divine pearl flashed and vanished, prompting everyone to rush inside. Not a single person could remain calm.

Before the ancient cave, no one remained; all had vanished, having rushed inside en masse.

By the Immortal Pond, many cultivators exchanged glances, regretting why they hadn't chosen the dragon lair. That truly was a divine pearl, seen with their own eyes, capable of seizing creation from the heavens and enabling one to attain enlightenment.

“The divine pearl left by the true dragon—is this indirectly proving the existence of immortals?!”

Figures flashed; two sect masters ran down the mountain, choosing instead to seek opportunities in the ancient dragon lair, because that massive divine pearl was simply too important.

“Little Yezi, did you notice anything? Can we go for the Dragon Pearl? That truly is an immortal treasure!” Li Heishui rubbed his hands.

“Don’t go. There’s likely an ancient Holy Spirit there, one no one in this era can contend with. It’s even more dangerous than this place,” Ye Fan said with a solemn expression.

According to his judgment, the ancient cave at the base of the mountain was a one-way entrance; there was no exit. Unless protected by an ultimate Emperor Weapon, everyone who entered would perish.

“Young man, may I borrow the Origin Heaven Book for a look? Let us study it together, so we can discern the Immortal Pond and allow all fellow Daoists present to have an immortal opportunity,” Ouyang Ye said, stroking his long beard, his tone subtly malicious.

“This old geezer is about to make a move. Don’t get too close to me,” Ye Fan secretly cautioned.

“How can that be? Now that the dragon source is contained, you can’t borrow the power of the Qinling Great Dragon. Let us help you!” Dongfang Ye said.

“No matter, I have my own methods to kill him,” Ye Fan shook his head.

Others also stepped forward, offering to act with him, saying, “He’s merely an Origin Earth Master. I can easily obliterate him with the Nine Slashes of the Demon Emperor; there will be no problem at all.”

“Don’t worry, although the power of the Qinling Great Dragon is contained, there are other wondrous secrets underground. This is the Ancient Immortal Pond, containing endless profound mysteries that I can utilize,” Ye Fan smiled.

Hearing him say this, the others immediately felt relieved. Li Heishui glanced at Ouyang Ye and said, “Old geezer, you’re truly asking for a death wish!”

“Insolent youngster,” Ouyang Ye’s face darkened as he stared at Ye Fan, then scanned his surroundings, saying, “Ye Fan, you wish to monopolize the Immortal Pond, but many fellow Daoists will not agree. Greed knows no bounds; perhaps even the Cauldron of Myriad Mother Qi that you possess will be lost here.”

This was a blatant move to instigate an attack, deliberately highlighting an Emperor's exclusive sacred artifact, aiming to provoke others into attacking and killing Ye Fan.

“You truly are a snob,” Ye Fan said, fearless. He waded through the lake water, walking step by step towards Ouyang Ye, radiating killing intent.

“Young man, you don’t know your place. Although you have some minor fame, you shouldn’t be disrespectful to your elders!” Not far away, four old men stepped out, two of whom were astonishingly Half-Step Great Sages, blocking his path.

Ouyang Ye smiled, composed and unhurried. He flicked his large sleeve, stood with his hands clasped behind his back, head held high, looking detached and unconcerned, as if watching a spectacle from afar.

“Preying on the old to act superior, all of you get out of my way! No one can stop me from killing Ouyang Ye!” Ye Fan said in a deep voice.

“Still so young, with such a fiery temper. Don’t you know you could easily die like this? Since ancient times, many prodigies have fallen prematurely. Do you wish to follow in their footsteps?” one of them said in a sinister tone.

“Get lost!” Ye Fan roared, flinging out his sleeve, which transformed into a streak of blue light lashing forward.

“Youngster, you’re asking for death!” The person at the mid-stage of the First Heaven of Xiantai spoke coldly, raising his hand to strike.

Bang!

The two collided fiercely. Ye Fan stood firm, while the old man was struck by the long sleeve like a broken puppet, coughing up large mouthfuls of blood, his face as pale as golden paper.

Seeing this, another person stepped forward, divine light bursting from his palm. He unleashed a Dragon Serpent Scissor, which transformed into a streak of light, flying towards Ye Fan. The two serpents intersected, aiming to cut Ye Fan in half.

Bang!

Ye Fan opened his mouth and spat out a stream of primordial vital energy, shattering the Dragon Serpent Scissor as if blowing out a candle. The primordial vital energy shook the man, causing him to vomit blood and fly sideways.

“Nothing special!” He stood tall and strode forward.

“What?!” Everyone exclaimed in shock.

Almost everyone couldn’t believe it. Ye Fan had effortlessly gravely wounded two Xiantai First Heaven experts. This was not by borrowing dragon qi, but through his own inherent power.

“Xiantai First Heaven experts were so miserably defeated, yet there’s a difference of seven or eight minor realms between them!”

“Eight Restrictions! He has touched upon the Eight Restrictions domain!”

On the spot, sect master-level figures’ expressions changed; they immediately surmised the truth. Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible to fight across so many realms.

The human body has five great secret realms: Sea of Suffering, Dao Palace, Four Extremities, Dragon Transformation, and Xiantai. Among them, Xiantai is the most special; each 'Heaven' is equivalent to an entire major secret realm of the past, representing a huge disparity in power.

A single Heaven of Xiantai is equivalent to nine minor realms of the past, but it’s not subdivided that finely; instead, it’s only categorized into early, mid, and peak stages.

“Eight Restrictions! After so many years, someone has again touched upon the Eight Restrictions domain!” Old generation figures all changed their expressions. Such individuals are rare since ancient times and usually grow into earth-shattering, invincible powerhouses.

The last time Ye Fan displayed his Eight Restrictions combat power, it wasn't widely known, so the world remained unaware. Now, for the first time, people were in an uproar and utterly shocked.

“Eight Restrictions, ah…” The crowd could only utter these three words.

The Jade Lake Saintess showed an unusual expression, the Shaking Light Saint Son's face flashed with a hint of surprise, Princess Yueling, the second most beautiful woman in Central State, had divine radiance in her eyes, and the kings of the Five Domains were all deeply moved… The younger generation’s reactions varied greatly.

The sect masters from all sides also rarely showed such grave expressions. All remained silent, their minds racing, pondering what they were thinking.

All eyes were focused on Ye Fan. Eight Restrictions are rare throughout history; once attained, one will eventually become invincible throughout heaven and earth—this was the ancient interpretation.

“Merely Eight Restrictions. Before he fully matures, he’s nothing special. If killed, he’ll be nothing. As long as he hasn’t achieved Great Accomplishment of the Holy Body, anything is possible,” Ouyang Ye said sinisterly.

This was to remind everyone that it’s best to kill him early. Now was the best opportunity, and the Cauldron of Myriad Mother Qi was also up for grabs.

Still, two old men blocked the front. At this moment, they both attacked ruthlessly. These were two Half-Step Great Sages, peak figures of Xiantai First Heaven.

One opened his mouth and spat out a copper pagoda, an inch high, which instantly magnified to dozens of feet tall, descending to envelop Ye Fan’s head, intending to suppress him.

“Youngster, even if you achieve Eight Restrictions, what of it? With my absolute realm, I can crush you like an ant. Before you grow, you are nothing!”

The other person also had sinister eyes. He opened his mouth and spat out a small bronze figure, initially only an inch high, but it quickly transformed into a giant, capable of uprooting mountains and rivers. With a single stride, the mountains trembled.

“Not having achieved Great Accomplishment, you are merely an ant. One stomp will kill you, ending everything. Your so-called future is but an illusion. I won’t let you grow into your full potential!”

The two smiled sinisterly, each unleashing their magical artifacts, intending to obliterate Ye Fan. They had already decided not to give him a chance to grow.

Boom!

Suddenly, vital energy surged violently, and magic power was like a sea. A burst of immortal light shot up from the Immortal Pond. Ye Fan’s right hand magnified, and he seized the dozens of feet tall copper pagoda, snatching it away. Then he swung it down as if it were a mere straw.

“What?!” The Half-Step Great Sage was startled and decisively retreated.

But it was too late. Ye Fan, like a deity, pressed down with the copper pagoda, shattering the Half-Step Great Sage into a pile of bloody paste, utterly incapable of resistance.

Thud!

Ye Fan swung the copper pagoda, striking the bronze figure heavily. Both artifacts emitted dazzling fire, then shattered. At the same time, that Half-Step Great Sage was also smashed, his bones broken and tendons snapped, his body and spirit obliterated, leaving nothing behind.

In an instant, two Half-Step Great Sages were killed. By the Immortal Pond, everyone retreated, and silence fell.

Ye Fan could harness the power of the Immortal Pond, still capable of fighting peak Saint Lords, making many feel that things were taking a turn for the worse.

“The Origin Heaven Book is truly extraordinary…!” Ouyang Ye was horrified. He couldn’t even summon the power of this place, yet Ye Fan had. He chuckled coldly, as source patterns appeared beneath his feet.

In an instant, Ye Fan’s hair stood on end, a strong sense of crisis surging through him. He used the 'Movement' character secret, fleeing to the side as if flying.

Bang!

A small sun flew out, its golden light blazing fiercely, evaporating the spot where Ye Fan had just stood. Mist flowed, and everything ceased to exist.

Divine Source Block!

This was a human-head-sized Divine Source Block, densely covered with intricate patterns, containing infinite profound mysteries. It could flatten endless mountain ranges in an instant.

Divine light blazed fiercely, and three other Divine Source Blocks appeared, similar in size, suspended in mid-air. Their intense divine power fluctuations destroyed everything, and source patterns were densely inscribed.

“Ouyang Ye, you’re mad!” Ye Fan’s heart turned cold, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

Each Divine Source Block was worth 500,000 jin of pure source, and they were large blocks, engraved with complex Origin Arts. Once activated, a hundred-li radius would be completely devoid of life, turning into scorched earth.

“Don’t worry, this is the Four Symbols Origin Heaven Array. It will only refine you, not harm anyone else. Youngster, I’ll send you to meet the successive Origin Heaven Masters!” Ouyang Ye chuckled eerily, sending shivers down one’s spine.

Four human-head-sized Divine Source Blocks were arranged in the four cardinal directions, trapping Ye Fan in the center. A terrifying aura flowed out, and golden divine light shot into the sky, like four suns suspended there.

The dense Origin Heaven divine patterns glowed, rushing out together. Each Divine Source Block materialized into an immortal spirit, emanating a suffocating power.

A small dragon, a divine phoenix, an immortal tiger, and a Black Tortoise, all no more than a foot long, all golden and lifelike, guarded the four directions. Each opened its mouth and spat out a beam of light, beginning to refine Ye Fan.

With a violent tremor, the Cauldron of Myriad Mother Qi appeared, suspended above Ye Fan’s head. Strands of profound yellow energy hung down, protecting him within.

The four Divine Source Blocks contained infinite divine power, exerting immense pressure on him. He sat cross-legged on the ground, forming hand seals, drawing the immortal light from the Immortal Pond for his own use.

He carved characters in the void, each word clanging and gleaming with a metallic luster. They were imprinted into the void, ringing crisply, like a heavenly sword being unsheathed.

“Six Seals to Immortal Ban?!” Ouyang Ye was greatly startled. Ye Fan’s progress in Origin Arts was too fast, beyond his comprehension. It had only been a few years, yet this Origin Heaven forbidden art had already reached three seals!

The Six Seals to Immortal Ban held a status in Origin Arts akin to the peerless secret arts deduced by Human Emperors—at their pinnacle, possessing infinite profound mysteries and unspeakable wonder.

“I can even seal a Great Sage to death, you…” Ouyang Ye’s face turned pale, and he stumbled backward.

Ye Fan displayed the Six Seals to Immortal Ban, ancient characters leaping out one after another, imprinting themselves in the void, forming a network of patterns that tore open a corner of the Four Symbols Origin God Array.

With the Cauldron of Myriad Mother Qi suspended above his head, he stood up, slowly walking out and pressing forward.

“This is bad!” Ouyang Ye’s expression changed, revealing a hint of fear.

“No matter.” Just then, a Great Sage beside him stepped out and roared, “Get back inside!”

This was a Great Sage from the Xiao family in Central State, who, like the Yin-Yang Sect, held a great grudge against Ye Fan. Ouyang Ye had been invited by them. He stretched out a hand to cover the opening, intending to force Ye Fan back into the source array and turn him into ashes.

“Don’t act rashly!” Ouyang Ye shouted, but it was too late. Ye Fan drew on the divine power sent by this Great Sage, quickly dismantling the source array, and stepped out in one swift stride.

The foot-long small dragon, divine phoenix, immortal tiger, and Black Tortoise all let out a wail, submerging back into the Divine Source Blocks.

Clang! Clang!...

The ancient characters carved by Ye Fan flashed in the void, like the ringing of swords, earth-shattering. The four Divine Source Blocks were suppressed.

With a flash of light, Ye Fan unleashed his cauldron, collecting them inside, and said, “This truly is a great gift. To thank you, I shall personally send you to ascension!”

With each step he took forward, a burst of immortal light surged from the lake water, enveloping him. After nine steps, his entire body was resplendent, every inch of his flesh nearly transparent.

Infinite immortal light enveloped him. With every movement, he could almost command heaven and earth, wielding the essence of the Great Dao, capable of dominating many Great Sages!

“You can’t kill him,” the Great Sage from the Xiao family sneered.

Furthermore, two Great Sages from the Yin-Yang Sect were also near the Immortal Pond. They emerged from the shadows together, pressing forward. Their main force, however, was at the dragon lair.

The three Great Sages attacked, collectively aiming to kill Ye Fan. Ouyang Ye finally calmed down. His allies hadn’t abandoned him. He continued to sneer, staring intently at Ye Fan.

“Those who block my path shall fall dead at my feet, blood staining five paces!” Ye Fan, unwavering, walked forward.

Among the younger generation, the Jade Lake Saintess, Shaking Light Saint Son, Princess Yueling, and the kings of the Five Great Domains all felt their hearts tremble, staring ahead, closely watching this battle.

The sect masters from all sides also had grave expressions, watching the few individuals in the arena.

Splash!

The lake water boiled, and endless immortal light surged, submerging Ye Fan. The great battle began; four figures soared like dragons among clouds, creating landslides and tsunamis in a fierce battle.

“In this place, his combat power can truly be compared to a Saint Lord!”

Ye Fan fought with wide, sweeping movements, immortal light like a sea. He leaped like a true dragon, his palms and fingers continuously shattering the void.

Soon after, Ouyang Ye shouted, “This is bad.” Unfortunately, it was too late; nothing could stop it.

Wherever Ye Fan’s palms had struck the void, imprints flashed out. The Six Seals to Immortal Ban appeared, sealing the three Great Sages within. He accomplished all this by leveraging the power of the immortal light.

“I said, those who block me shall die!”

Ye Fan unleashed one of the Divine Source Blocks from his cauldron, then activated it. He then withdrew from the sealed area.

Boom!

Dazzling divine light surged up. Within a small, confined space, everything ceased to exist; the small world was melted down, returning to its primordial state.

“Ah…” The Great Sage let out a heart-wrenching scream.

The Divine Source Block, engraved with endless primordial patterns, exploded. The sight was terrifying, like a collapsing sun, but all of it was contained within the Six Seals to Immortal Ban.

“Ah…!” Ouyang Ye cried out. The Divine Source Block was refined by him, costing an enormous amount, terrifyingly expensive, yet in the end, it killed his own allies.

“Damn the Six Seals to Immortal Ban!” he roared.

All spectators felt a chill from head to toe. In this place, Ye Fan’s ability to summon the power of the Immortal Pond for his own use was truly terrifying.

A full three Great Sages, just like that, were finished!

When everything calmed down, the characters imprinted in the void also dimmed, and the immortal light could no longer sustain itself. The power unleashed by the Divine Source Block was too terrifying.

The confined space was unsealed. One person was obliterated, body and spirit. The other two, their bodies maimed, stumbled out, but their magic power was completely lost, rendering them unable to fight.

Bang!

Ye Fan struck with a palm, shattering one body. He then raised his leg and delivered a side kick, reducing the last person to ashes as well.

“Don’t kill me!” Ouyang Ye cried out, retreating in terror.

Who would dare to block him now? Three Great Sages had died miserably; no one was willing to confront Ye Fan in this place—it was far too reckless.

“I said, no one can save you!” Ye Fan stepped forward, pointed a finger, and a bloody hole appeared on Ouyang Ye’s head. With a sharp scream, he fell backward onto the ground, dying an unnatural death.

Boom!

At the base of another great mountain, the dragon cave trembled violently. Sect masters from all sides were attacking, vying for the divine pearl.

Crack!

The divine pearl, over a meter in diameter, finally cracked open under the combined power of many Saint Lords. From within, a humanoid creature covered in red fur tumbled out.

“What?! The Dragon Pearl contained such a creature?!” Everyone was astonished.

“Roar!” The red-furred humanoid creature opened its eyes, shooting out two beams of blood-red light. Its great roar caused the Saint Lords’ qi and blood to surge, nearly making them faint.

“What is that?” Above the Immortal Pond, everyone looked down, witnessing everything in the ancient cave, and their faces drained of color in horror.

“The Third Generation Origin Heaven Grandmaster… something ominous happened in his later years, and he’s grown into this state. What exactly is he?” Ye Fan’s heart trembled. He opened his divine eyes, observing carefully.

The later years of Origin Heaven Masters held too many terrifying secrets. This must be the Third Generation Grandmaster, with all the ominous signs gathered in one body. Perhaps the truth is about to be revealed.

Boom!

An even more terrifying aura erupted, surging from the deepest part of the ancient dragon lair, making everyone’s hearts tremble and almost forcing them to their knees.

“There really is an ancient Holy Spirit!” The sick old man’s eyes shot out two terrifying beams of light as he muttered to himself, “If the Great Emperors of old don’t emerge, who can contend with it?”

“Oh no!” By the Immortal Pond, many couldn’t bear the pressure and collapsed onto the ground. One young man even tumbled into the lake, and as he struggled to climb out, he grabbed a green copper block from the bottom of the lake, upon which grew a small green lotus.