Chapter 665: Removing the Royal Family's Roots

Chapter 669: Uprooting the Royal Family's Foundation

"But can he really deal with the Wang family?!" Some people were skeptical, believing Ye Fan's strength was too meager to confront a deeply entrenched ancient aristocratic family in the Divine City alone.

The stone workshop, the Wang family's pillar industry in the Northern Plains, operating in the Eastern Wasteland, was now eerily silent. All the stone gamblers had fled, not wanting to be involved in the impending battle.

The streets were packed with people, but no one dared to approach; they all watched silently from a distance.

Upon receiving reports of Ye Fan's arrival, the entire Wang family mobilized, setting up an ancient killing formation to trap him in the area, ensuring no one could enter or leave.

The stone workshop covered a vast area, resembling a grand and magnificent palace complex. Its courtyards were filled with lush greenery and intertwining vines, creating an extraordinary sight.

Ye Fan stood alone outside the imposing building, facing the sprawling stone workshop with a solemn expression. There was no trace of a smile or anger, only indifference and calm.

"Holy Body, you're incredibly bold to actually come here! Do you have a death wish?!" the young members of the Wang family shouted. They had been ordered to stir up trouble for days, so it was now second nature to them. They spoke as if they truly didn't regard Ye Fan as a threat.

The stone workshop was of immense importance; it was a treasure trove, an inexhaustible source of wealth that generated a large amount of "source" energy daily. Naturally, powerful cultivators were stationed there.

Immediately, three powerful cultivators emerged, standing side-by-side in front of the palace. Each had a cold expression, their gazes fixed intently on Ye Fan.

"Is Wang Teng here?!" Ye Fan asked loudly.

"What kind of person is my cousin? His every move stirs up immense power, draws universal attention, and influences the world's great forces. Does every random nobody think they can meet him?" A young man standing in front of the palace spoke with considerable sarcasm.

"Are you looking for death? Forget three powerful cultivators; if I wanted to kill you, ten couldn't save your life!"

"Haha..." A group of Wang family disciples burst into wild, unrestrained laughter, completely disbelieving him. They had already set up an ancient formation that would trap and kill even Saint Lords, giving them absolute confidence.

"I'll stretch out my neck and wait for you to kill me, but can you do it?"

"Do you even have the life to come over here? What's a Holy Body? Born in the same era as my cousin, you're destined to be trampled to death, not even a green leaf!"

Several young disciples laughed, openly provoking him, completely indifferent to Ye Fan's arrival and not taking him seriously at all.

"Whoosh!"

Ye Fan extended a finger and pointed, sending a surge of power into the ground. The earth rumbled as if a dragon had been awakened, and an endless supply of "source" energy boiled up.

"Pfft!"

A divine light shot up from the ground, and the young man who had been shouting in front of the palace let out a miserable shriek. His skull was blown open, "source" energy surged out, and his body twisted and flew backward, instantly killed.

"You're asking for death. I'll send you all on your way," Ye Fan said indifferently.

"What's going on? We set up a killing formation that blocks all 'source' techniques, so how did it get in?!" A disciple cried out in fear.

"Quick, stop him! Don't let him use 'source' techniques!" someone shrieked in horror.

"Bang!"

Ye Fan took just one step forward, and the earth trembled. Another beam of "source" light shot up from the ground, illuminating everything like an eternal radiance.

"Ah...!" With a miserable scream, the young man who had been so aggressive earlier burst into flames, quickly turning into a pile of ashes.

"Deploy the formation diagram!"

A powerful cultivator shouted. A corner of a formation diagram, previously hidden deep within the palace, now floated above the entire complex, emitting a strange ripple that stabilized the ground.

Five more screams followed in quick succession, and five more people died from the "source" techniques.

The young members of the Wang clan were utterly terrified, becoming as silent as cicadas in winter. They dared not utter another word, their courage shattered, some even trembling uncontrollably.

"Suppress him!" a powerful Wang family cultivator roared. The formation diagram descended, and with it, Ye Fan's "source" techniques were blocked, unable to penetrate further.

One of the powerful cultivators stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, "The ancient formation was already complete, even without activating the diagram, it should have stabilized the 'source' energy. How were you still able to channel 'source' power?"

"Don't compare me to other 'source' masters," Ye Fan replied, his gaze sweeping coldly over the young men who had just been shouting. Their hearts pounded in their chests.

"No matter your myriad techniques or 'source' arts, in the face of absolute combat power, everything is futile," a powerful cultivator declared, flying forward. The other two also stepped out of the ancient formation, pressing ahead.

"Get back!"

Ye Fan clapped his hands in mid-air, clashing directly with the powerful cultivator's magic. With a "boom," he directly struck, forcing the Wang family expert to retreat, sending him flying backward with a yelp.

"The Eight Forbidden Realm!" Everyone exclaimed, their hearts filled with shock.

"But even with the Eight Forbidden Realm, he should only be approaching the middle stage of the first heaven of the Immortal Platform. How could he possibly contend with a powerful cultivator otherwise?" Many showed surprise; they knew the Holy Body had broken through, and such speed was frightening.

The other two powerful cultivators, with deeper cultivation and greater strength than the previous one, flew over with grim expressions, intending to suppress the Holy Body together.

"You two get back as well!"

Ye Fan stood there, shaking his hand to unleash several pieces of divine source, which flew like command flags to different locations, blocking the front of the palace. Millions of runes sparkled, imprinted in the void.

"Source" energy boiled around them. The path of the two powerful cultivators was blocked; they couldn't advance. Each step required immense effort, leaving them utterly bewildered.

"Activate the Ancient Martial Dao Diagram!"

One of them commanded. The formation diagram in the sky rapidly evolved, emitting a regal aura that rushed towards them. Countless incantations shimmered, transforming into tangible matter, imprinted in the void.

The entire grand complex was protected within, and the two cultivators used this opportunity to charge out, aiming to approach Ye Fan and engage him in battle.

"Whoosh," "Whoosh"...

Ye Fan continuously flicked his fingers, sending out fist-sized divine source pieces, one after another. They all landed outside the palace, encircling the area. At the same time, he launched continuous attacks, imprinting layer upon layer of runes into the void. From a distance, the stone workshop appeared to be filled with countless sparkling objects—characters forged from molten iron, glittering brightly.

"Your 'source' techniques are already known to us. Trying to use them against us is futile," a powerful cultivator said.

The Ancient Martial Dao Diagram contained Dao patterns carved by ancient sages. It could not only kill enemies but also disrupt the grand forces of heaven and earth, possessing unbelievable divine power capable of trapping and killing even Saint Lords.

In the past, someone had used this diagram to kill a Geomancy Master in the Northern Region. They had naturally sought out such a treasure diagram to counter Ye Fan and prevent any mishaps.

In the sky, the formation diagram slowly rotated. Each rotation swept down a mysterious force, solidifying the void and repelling the Divine Source Heaven Runes laid down by Ye Fan.

"When one method is mastered, all methods are understood. When a person becomes supremely powerful, they can indeed contend in all fields. This single Martial Dao Diagram truly encompasses everything, capable of dissolving even the grand forces of heaven and earth!"

Ye Fan's heart was chilled, and he felt a warning. He realized that even in the Northern Region, his "source" techniques might not be invincible, and there were still methods that could counter them.

"Pop," "Pop"...

Soft sounds echoed in the air as Ye Fan continuously acted, releasing over a dozen fist-sized divine sources. Each piece contained countless runes, capable of reducing a vast area to dust.

However, all these "source" pieces were foundations for the Divine Source Heaven Formation he had deployed, not for individual use. He exerted all his skill, moving outside the palace, inscribing the forbidden techniques from the Source Heaven Book.

"The three powerful cultivators are blocked! They really can't break through or get close to the Holy Body!" From a distance, everyone was astonished. His "source" techniques were unparalleled, capable of halting even powerful cultivators.

"Break through!"

The three powerful cultivators roared in unison, jointly activating the Ancient Martial Dao Diagram, causing it to press down. They aimed to dismantle the terrifying fluctuations caused by the "source" techniques, while also feeling profoundly shocked.

"Why is this happening? This diagram was forged by ancient sages and acquired at great cost. It should be able to eliminate even Geomancy Masters, so why can't it deal with him?" Doubts filled their minds.

"Although I am a Heavenly Source Master, I can also employ some of the Heavenly Master's forbidden techniques. Enjoy the show!" Ye Fan continued to act.

In that place, divine radiance obscured the sun. Over a dozen divine source pieces, as if alive, burst forth with endless runes, enveloping the area. Each pattern resembled a small dragon swimming.

"Forbidden techniques from the Source Heaven Book – can he wield them now?!"

"How is this possible? He's still far from being a Heavenly Source Master, yet he's accomplished all this?"

Despite their shock, anger, and anxiety, they were powerless to change anything. Ye Fan calmly and steadily sealed them in front of the palace, unable to take a single step.

"Break through!"

The three powerful cultivators charged, but even after shattering two Saint Lord-level weapons, they could not break through. Their efforts were in vain.

At this moment, all the young members of the Wang family turned pale. They had a premonition of disaster; with even the family's powerful cultivators sealed, the outcome would likely be tragic.

"Ancestor, quickly find a way! Can you cross the void?"

"Grand-ancestor, we need to break out! The Holy Body is ruthless; if we're trapped here, he'll refine us all!"

All of them were terrified, every single one chilled to the bone, bravely urging the three powerful cultivators.

However, no matter how hard they tried or how much they attacked, it was useless. Although the Ancient Martial Dao Diagram in the sky was rotating, it could not break through the Divine Source Heaven Formation.

"What is the Holy Body doing?" From a distance, a chill ran down the spines of the onlookers. They instinctively recoiled, sensing that something terrible was about to happen.

"Alright, weren't you Wang family members shouting all day? Today I've arrived to send you all on your way!" Ye Fan roared.

Then, he pressed his hand in the void, activating countless runes that shimmered with metallic luster, instantly engulfing the area. Afterward, he swiftly retreated.

"Boom!"

The entire vast stone workshop burst into flames, and brilliant divine light erupted, like the most magnificent fireworks blooming—beautiful yet dazzling, terrifying yet enchanting.

"A sacred flower, no splendor or beauty in the human world surpasses this," Ye Fan mused with a smile.

From a distance, everyone's blood ran cold. Who could withstand such a "firework"? This was at the cost of destroying a Saint-level stone workshop; regardless of the casualties, its value was immeasurable.

"The Wang family's foundation in the Eastern Wasteland is completely finished!"

"Three powerful cultivators, trapped and killed just like that! It's too humiliating; they had no chance to even retaliate!"

From a distance, a chill ran from head to toe for the onlookers; such a result was hard to accept.

"What a pity! All those priceless exotic stones are utterly destroyed."

"My heart aches! There were a few exotic stones I'd been watching for decades, always wanting to bid on them, and now they're all gone."

Some people were indifferent to the deaths of the Wang family's experts but were heartbroken over the exotic treasures in the stone garden, sighing deeply and beating their chests in frustration.

"What a pity..." Ye Fan also felt regret. Wang Teng's father and other important figures were guests at the Ji family, proposing marriage at the Ancient Void Hall, and thus not present here.

However, he felt relieved. If those people had been there, it would have been nearly impossible for him to uproot them completely.

"You go propose marriage; I'll uproot your stronghold from behind. This is just the beginning," Ye Fan muttered to himself.

Ahead, flames blazed fiercely. That was the "source" energy boiling, incinerating the vast foundation.

All major powers throughout the Divine City were stunned. How many years had it been since something like this happened? Someone actually dared to erase the foundation of an ancient sacred land in the Eastern Wasteland's foremost city!

Suddenly, strange sounds emanated from within the ancient complex. Immortal light radiated, and a divine aura permeated the air, compelling onlookers to prostrate themselves in worship.

"Immortal Flying from Stone!"

"It's the Heavenly-Grade Stone Garden! A rare treasure has appeared there!"

The entire ancient garden was destroyed, and priceless exotic stones were burning, transforming into endless "source" energy. Yet, treasures remained, and the astonishing phenomenon of immortals flying from stone appeared.