Chapter 666: The Gaze of the Primal Ancient Mine

Chapter 670: Gaze from the Primeval Ancient Mine

The stone gambling den had transformed into a sea of fire. It wasn't merely a few flames, but the very source energy was boiling, refining the surrounding space into a dazzling spectacle.

In the distance, many cultivators sat down on the spot, beginning to meditate. They guided the surging essence into their bodies, purifying themselves and strengthening their physical forms.

Even more people were struck with awe, their eyes fixed intently on the depths of the stone garden. Immortal light radiated from within, and a sacred aura permeated the surroundings, emitting a trembling fluctuation.

With the manifestation of the "Flying Immortal from Stone" phenomenon, an astonishing divine artifact was destined to appear, an absolutely priceless treasure. Currently, the fluctuations were extremely bizarre, almost terrifying.

"What is that? It must be some priceless rare stone that has cracked open, and a divine object has emerged!"

Many were tempted, but there was no way to approach. The Source Heaven Divine Array laid by Ye Fan was too formidable; people feared being trapped within it and refined into dust.

"Clang!"

There was a soft hum of a weapon, its sound clear and crisp, like a dragon's roar echoing through the nine heavens, particularly far-reaching. Moreover, various divine glows flew out, extraordinarily brilliant.

"A weapon! It's actually a weapon!"

Everyone was startled. Sealed within a strange stone, surviving through such a long period without decay, it was undoubtedly an astonishingly precious weapon!

"If it's a weapon that emerged from a stone, its origin must be terrifying. It would likely cause all the Holy Lands to fight fiercely over it!"

At that very moment, many people's thoughts raced, considering various possibilities.

If the weapon was naturally formed within the stone, it would likely be similar to the Nine-Orifice Stone Man Ye Fan cut out years ago, possessing a sacred sword or similar item, destined to aid in one's path to enlightenment. If not, then it would be even more frightening. It could very well be a weapon left behind by an Ancient Ancestral King or the most powerful Human Saint from ancient times. Given the immense passage of time, for it to remain until now, it must be of that caliber.

"Weapons from ancient times should have long turned to dust by now. Could it be that an Ancient Sacred Weapon has truly emerged?!"

The area became chaotic; many people grew restless. If such a weapon were to appear, it would be invaluable, and even the Holy Lands would fight fiercely over it.

"It might even be a fragment of an Imperial Weapon!" someone suddenly exclaimed.

With that single statement, silence fell across the entire area. Many felt their blood quicken. It wasn't impossible; the terrifying fluctuations, compelling reverence, spoke volumes.

Regardless of the scenario, the destroyed stone gambling den undoubtedly contained peerless precious materials, making people's blood surge and their emotions run wild.

Suddenly, after a roar, a shadow like a divine demon appeared amidst the blazing flames, roaring towards the sky, pacing back and forth, with smoke and mist rising into the heavens.

"What? A living being?!" Everyone was stunned. They had never imagined that an ancient creature might have emerged.

"Clang!"

The weapon's hum grew louder. As the humanoid creature moved, it wasn't the sound of footsteps, but the trembling resonance of a weapon that made people stare in bewilderment.

Ye Fan was also observing all of this. He could have charged in, but he didn't act rashly. There was a powerful aura within the stone garden that made him deeply uneasy.

Suddenly, Ye Fan paused, sensing a familiar, peculiar fluctuation emerging from the clouds. He quickly looked up and suddenly saw a familiar small creature.

A timid little golden creature, with bright eyes like black gems, glanced around. Its body was covered in golden scales, and it eventually plunged into the boundless source energy in the sky.

"A Divine Silkworm!"

Ye Fan was surprised. He hadn't expected to see this little creature again in the Northern Region's Divine City after several years; it had become even more exquisite.

It was only palm-sized, chubby, resembling a small golden Qilin, shimmering with radiance. It timidly absorbed source energy from the clouds.

Below, the source energy boiled and burned, consuming the entire stone gambling den. All the priceless rare stones within it were engulfed, their essence frighteningly vast.

The Divine Silkworm's Nine Transformations required massive amounts of source energy for each transformation. The disturbance here had attracted it, and it sought to undergo a metamorphosis.

Ye Fan's expression was calm, and he revealed a faint smile. This little golden creature was very interesting and quite fond of him. Years ago, when his origin was damaged by the Great Dao, it had even come to visit him in the middle of the night, feigning death to amuse him.

Remembering some past events, Ye Fan inscribed divine patterns in the void, altering the Source Heaven Divine Array to guide the purest source energy upwards.

The Divine Silkworm in the sky was delighted and utterly intoxicated. It opened its mouth and took a powerful gulp, beginning to "whale-swallow and ox-drink," consuming infinite source energy, its entire body shimmering with golden light.

"The Divine Silkworm! It's the one Ye Fan cut out previously!" someone exclaimed, finally noticing the little golden creature in the sky. Everyone's interest was piqued.

Now, this little creature was far more valuable than before; it had already undergone three transformations. If it absorbed all the reserves of a Stone Gambling Den belonging to an Ancient aristocratic family, it would likely complete its fourth transformation.

Although some wanted to capture the Divine Silkworm, none dared to act rashly. Ye Fan was present, and his previous actions were evident; even a Holy Lord would be helpless against him.

The scene quieted down for a moment. People peeked at the weapon in the depths of the stone garden while gazing at the little golden creature in the sky, all making their calculations.

For a full three hours, the Wang family's stone gambling den continued to burn fiercely. One could imagine the significant divine substances contained within those priceless rare stones; these were their collections accumulated over many years.

In the fourth hour, the Divine Silkworm patted its small belly contentedly. Its large eyes rolled around ceaselessly, looking shifty, ready to make a run for it.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a heavenly tribulation descended from the sky with extreme speed. The little golden creature was struck, its eyes rolled back, smoke billowed from its body, and it nearly fell.

"You eat everything clean and then try to run away? Heh heh, karma has arrived, hasn't it?" Ye Fan chuckled.

The heavenly tribulation was intense and terrifying, comparable to Ye Fan's own tribulations. Various lightning bolts, Five-Element lightning, True Lunar Tribulation, Chaotic Thunderlight, and more all struck down.

The Divine Silkworm, like a startled little rabbit, bounced around, charging through the tribulation, and then began to resist.

"Use your innate divine wood to resist!" Ye Fan transmitted, guiding it as he had once before.

Around them, people scrambled, no one daring to stay. If they accidentally incurred the tribulation's wrath, they would surely die. They certainly didn't want to be killed by a shifty-eyed Divine Silkworm.

It must be said that this Divine Silkworm was remarkably cunning and mischievous. First, it feigned death, foamed at the mouth, and rolled its eyes. Then it grew furious, cursed the heavens, gestured wildly with its tiny paws, and then unleashed one powerful divine technique after another, all of them strange and wondrous.

However, by the end, the little golden creature's skin was torn and flesh exposed, golden blood flowed, and the scent of its flesh wafted. It pitifully pleaded for help from below.

"You can only rely on yourself!" Ye Fan projected a divine thought, showcasing various scenes from his past tribulations before the Divine Silkworm's eyes.

In the end, the Divine Silkworm was almost shattered into a charred black lump, falling from the high sky as the heavenly tribulation disappeared.

"It didn't die, did it?" Everyone was astonished.

"Pop!"

With a soft sound, the black char crumbled, and a dazzling light burst forth. A phoenix cry echoed in all directions as a divine phoenix emerged.

It was only half a foot long, and with its tail feathers, just over a foot in length. Its wings were vibrantly beautiful, primarily golden in color, full of spirit, with eyes that held a divine radiance. Yet, it also seemed somewhat bewildered, as if unsure of its whereabouts.

The Divine Silkworm's Nine Transformations meant that with each transformation, it forgot its past, which was the greatest drawback. The little golden creature had effectively severed its past and begun a new life.

However, its adaptability was strong. In an instant, it became shifty-eyed and tried to flee. Spreading its golden wings, it soared through the clouds, like a golden river flowing against the sky.

However, Ye Fan had already anticipated this. He immediately activated his Movement Character Secret, positioning himself in front, and extended a large hand to grab it.

At the same time, he unleashed a divine thought, projecting all of its past experiences, allowing the Divine Silkworm to understand its previous life.

The little golden phoenix was momentarily dazed, then fully awakened, but still chose to flee without lingering, extremely vigilant.

Ye Fan was surprised; even his large hand couldn't stop it. The Divine Silkworm race's innate divine techniques were astonishing, breaking through restraints, piercing the void, leaving a small colorful hole, and disappearing from the area.

"The Divine Silkworm's Nine Transformations are invincible in heaven and on earth. It truly deserves to be one of the strongest Ancient Royal Races!" he muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, in the boundless distance, from one of the Seven Great Forbidden Zones of Life, the Primeval Ancient Mine, renowned through the ages, a humanoid being seemed to pierce through millions of miles to gaze towards the Divine City.

At that moment, a mysterious aura briefly appeared across the entire Northern Region, but then quickly vanished.

The Wang family's stone gambling den was long gone, and the source energy was no longer boiling. The recent lightning and thunder had leveled this vast area, leaving only the stone garden somewhat intact.

"That is..."

Everyone was greatly astonished. A shadow resembling a divine demon faded, then merged into a piece of purple copper.

A weapon fragment!

"It truly is a weapon! A weapon that has fostered a weapon spirit! This must be an Ancient Ancestral King's weapon!"

"It could also be a fragment of an Imperial Weapon!"

"Just now, a powerful aura pierced through from afar. Was it for this weapon fragment? Is its owner still alive?!"

Everyone rushed forward, but Ye Fan was even faster. He activated the Soldier Character Secret, instantly summoning the piece of purple copper into his hand and gripping it firmly.

"Pop!"

However, the purple copper instantly disintegrated, turning into purple copper powder that rustled down. From within it, a ball of light flew out, human-shaped but only the size of a fist.

"This is a Divine Spirit!" Many exclaimed, their eyes burning with fervent desire and shock. They couldn't help but swallow, all wishing to obtain it.

"A weapon that has birthed a Divine Spirit is at least a Sacred Weapon, or it could be a fragment of an Imperial Weapon!"

"I know! This is a Divine Spirit specifically cultivated to repair Sacred Weapons!"

Some old experts, privy to ancient secrets, deduced the truth.

Before the Desolate Ancient Era, the battles of peerless figures were incredibly terrifying, often requiring them to fight beyond the realm, and even the weapons of ancient saints could be damaged.

To this end, some invincible figures, while forging weapons, would sometimes cultivate two Divine Spirits. Should an ancient sacred weapon be destroyed, one Divine Spirit could be sacrificed to repair it.

However, Divine Spirits within ancient sacred weapons were extremely difficult to produce, usually forming amidst lightning during tribulations, making them incredibly mysterious and most precious.

"Presumably, this is a Divine Spirit within a weapon cultivated by an Ancient Ancestral King, enough to repair an ancient saint's weapon!" Many people's eyes turned green with desire; they desperately wanted to rush forward.

"It could also be a supreme weapon soul cultivated by an Ancient Emperor!"

"Did you sense it just now? I felt as if a pair of eyes gazed from the boundless distance, seemingly from the direction of the Primeval Ancient Mine!"

"There was a momentary daze, but it quickly vanished."

A Divine Spirit used for repairing weapons had no independent will of its own; anyone who obtained it could use it. Its value was equivalent to a mountain of source energy, making its preciousness immeasurable.

Ye Fan's heart stirred. He had an ancient artifact that could be repaired with this Divine Spirit. While it might not fully restore it, it would certainly have infinite wondrous uses!

In this battle, the Wang family's foundation in the Divine City ceased to exist. Everyone was annihilated; not a single person escaped, dying in humiliation.

The news spread immediately across the Eastern Wasteland, shaking the vast land. Everyone was alarmed that the Sacred Body, upon his emergence, had stirred up such immense turmoil.

Currently, he was still only at the first layer of the Immortal Terrace, yet he already dared to dismantle the foundation of a great power on the level of an immortal Holy Land. What would he not dare to do in the future?

"Wang Teng, upon learning of all this, will surely come to fight the Sacred Body to the death!" People believed that before the great battle at Ancient Sovereign Mountain began, the Northern Emperor and the Sacred Body would likely fight first.