Chapter 713: Receiving Yi Qingwu

Tang Valley, also known as Chang Valley, holds many legends in ancient China. It is said to be the place where the sun rises, imbued with a mysterious aura. It stands in opposition to another secret realm, Yu Yuan, the place where the sun sets, as mentioned in the Great Wilderness Northern Classic.

The North Sea was as black as ink, with towering waves that shattered clouds and dark surges reaching the sky, vast and boundless. However, the dark ocean could not encroach an inch into Tang Valley, which remained a tranquil sanctuary. The island teemed with vitality, ancient herbs grew everywhere, and various medicinal fragrances wafted forth, making one feel revitalized and their pores open. A golden ancient tree stood tall, wreathed in divine radiance. Its branches were covered in dazzling, densely packed golden leaves, gently swaying like a cascade of falling stars.

The others were astonished and thrilled, having finally arrived outside Tang Valley and witnessed the legendary Immortal Divine Tree. Everyone was deeply excited. The ancient Fusang Divine Tree, like an Immortal Medicine, was said to allow an Emperor to live for two lifetimes if acquired, to say nothing of its effects on ordinary people. People marveled, "Every Great Emperor has an Immortal Medicine. This one accompanied the Ancient Sun Emperor throughout his life. The Human Emperor passed away in ancient times, yet this tree endures."

They sighed, wondering how many years had passed. The ancient divine tree remained, but the former Human Emperor was long gone. No one could withstand the reckoning of time; ultimately, all must depart, becoming a mere ripple in the tides of history. Even if one's brilliance shone through the ages and left a resounding reputation, they would eventually return to dust.

Ye Fan pondered silently, weren't Tang Valley and Fusang places and divine trees from ancient Chinese legends? How could they appear here? The *Classic of Mountains and Seas: Eastern Overseas Classic* records: "Below is Tang Valley. Above Tang Valley is Fusang, where the ten suns rise..." Other ancient texts record: "Fusang, a tree thousands of zhang tall, with a circumference of one thousand xu. Two trunks share a single root, leaning on each other, hence the name Fusang."

However, the Fusang before their eyes had only one main trunk, and it was far from that tall, no more than six zhang high. Yet, it exuded a majesty grander than mountains. It possessed a unique aura, with golden sun sacred power flowing, as if it were creating an ancient universe, evolving three thousand realms. A hazy golden mist swirled around it, presenting a myriad of grand spectacles.

A thunderous rumble echoed. The sound of wind and thunder emanated, and above the six-zhang golden Fusang Divine Tree, an ancient palace appeared. It was hazy and indistinct, as if shrouded in clouds, or perhaps existing in another world. "The dwelling of the Ancient Sun Emperor!" people exclaimed, their blood boiling. Their blood surged with excitement. It was one thing to find Tang Valley, but to discover the Ancient Emperor's traveling palace here was beyond imagination!

A clamor erupted. Some powerful cultivators could no longer hold back, rushing towards Tang Valley, intending to land on the divine island, contend for the Immortal Tree, and enter the ancient palace. *Swoosh!* Dozens of individuals were struck by a streak of light before even reaching the island, instantly turning to dust without even a cry of agony. This was the most fundamental power in the universe—Sun Sacred Power! This Immortal Divine Tree was terrifying. Its golden leaves rustled as they swayed, and the golden light from a single flying leaf was enough to annihilate so many masters.

"The Immortal Divine Tree," someone exclaimed, "it might be the most destructive of them all! It bears no fruit, grows no sacred herbs, only pure Sun Sacred Power!" Many felt as if cold water had been poured over them, realizing the terrifying nature of the Human Emperor's place of enlightenment and passing. They no longer dared to act rashly. Ye Fan was even more astonished. The ancient palace in the sky above the Fusang Divine Tree was remarkably similar to certain records. *Records of the Ten Continents* states: "Fusang is in the Azure Sea, above which is the Grand Emperor's Palace, where the Grand True Eastern King resides..."

The Grand Emperor must be the Human Emperor who created the Sun True Scripture. This made Ye Fan stare blankly; the unofficial histories and strange tales he had read before were actually coming true. At this moment, Ye Fan felt a sense of temporal dislocation. Why did ancient events from Earth find their prototype in the Ziwei Ancient Star Domain? Did life originate from the same place, or did someone transmit everything that happened here to the other end of the starry sky?

Suddenly, a terrifying premonition rose in his heart, as if an immense crisis was about to descend. In an instant, he activated the Goddess Furnace and circulated the Quadrupole Secret Scroll of the Hengyu Scripture. "Lu Ya, how dare you!" Li Tian shouted. At this moment, members of the Golden Crow clan attacked, activating their inherited Saint Weapon and aiming it at Ye Fan and his companions.

It was a Phoenix-Winged Golden Mirror, also known as the Golden Crow Wing Mirror, shaped like a spear with two phoenix-winged blades attached. Its entire body emitted golden divine radiance, possessing unparalleled sharpness. Forged by six Great Saints of the Golden Crow clan, this weapon had endured countless eons without decay, passed down for tens of thousands of years. It contained a divine spirit that could suppress all beings. Now, the Golden Crow Wing Mirror revived, transforming into a Golden Crow. It left a trail of brilliant golden light as it charged, striking towards Ye Fan and his group.

The terrifying aura froze the vast North Sea, startled all the ancient beasts in the boundless waters, and made the cultivators present tremble. This was the might of a Saint Weapon; once revived, it was comparable to a Saint appearing. While it was difficult to unleash its full divine power, it was still enough to suppress and kill any powerful lord.

Ye Fan activated the Goddess Furnace. The fist-sized bronze furnace in his palm was crystalline and transparent, like a recumbent goddess. It flew into the sky, emitting shimmering mist, captivating all who beheld it. *Boom!* The two ancient Saint Weapons met, but did not collide. Instead, they emitted streaks of divine radiance that solidified like magnets, locking in a stalemate.

Lu Ya's expression was grim. With his avatar cut down, his ninth brother killed, and their fourth ancestral elder suppressed by the Goddess Furnace, he had long wanted to act but had endured until now. Of course, this was also the will of the Golden Crow clan; otherwise, they would not have allowed such use of an inherited Saint Weapon, with several mighty figures stepping forward to assist in activating it.

The resonant cry of the Golden Crow echoed, seemingly across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. Golden flames surged, and Sun Sacred Power poured down, sweeping everything away like decaying wood. *Boom!* In this sea region, a vast expanse of the black ocean was instantly evaporated, revealing rocky reefs ten thousand zhang deep on the seabed. Several terrifying ancient beasts, as massive as mountains, lurking there, were instantly reduced to ashes.

As ancient Saint Weapons clashed, their terrifying ripples affected many. Numerous cultivators plummeted like boiling dumplings, exploding into bloody mist and perishing instantly. However, the immortal lineages were prepared, clearly having anticipated this. They used Saint Weapons for protection, blocking the destructive vibrations.

*Boom!* Suddenly, Yi Qingwu, the most beautiful woman in the world, made her move. Above her head appeared a magnificent Jade Palace, an inherited Saint Weapon forged from Nine Heavens Divine Jade, named Guanghan Que. She assisted Lu Ya, suppressing Ye Fan and his companions from another side. The Guanghan Que radiated immense divine power, and within it, a fairy figure shimmered faintly, truly descending.

Li Tian roared in fury, "Your Saint Weapons were all defeated long ago! Have you forgotten the past, when the Goddess Furnace swept away your divine maidens and fairies in one go?" He was purely rubbing salt in their wounds. In ancient times, the Golden Crow clan's princess and the fairies of Guanghan Palace had indeed been captured by the Goddess Furnace, falling into the hands of that apostate who had achieved sainthood, their fates imaginable.

"Even if it's a weapon forged by ancient Great Emperors for your ancestors," Lu Ya shouted, "it still depends on the achievements of the one wielding it!" He then activated the Golden Crow Wing Mirror to suppress them. At the same time, Yi Qingwu stood atop the Guanghan Que, descending upon them. Her divine robes fluttered, making her appear like a descending immortal. A red mole on her forehead emitted divine radiance, and her entire being exuded boundless spiritual energy.

The two Saint Weapons flew in, attacking Ye Fan and his group simultaneously. While not an overwhelming advantage, it was still terrifying. Undoubtedly, this was a premeditated attack. Lu Ya used the Golden Crow clan's Saint Weapon to pin down the Goddess Furnace, while Yi Qingwu used the Guanghan Que to suppress and kill the group, aiming to eliminate them in one swift move.

"What are you all waiting for?" Lu Ya cried out. "They are from the Human Desire Sect, and they are using the infamous Goddess Furnace! Let's work together and eradicate them!" Behind him, Golden Crow clan experts moved in unison, helping him activate the weapon. Ye Fan and his companions were standing on the edge, having anticipated all of this. They knew that once they reached their destination, things wouldn't go smoothly, so they hadn't fallen into an encirclement.

The Goddess Furnace trembled, its divine power truly defying the heavens. It was trying to break free from the Golden Crow Wing Mirror and tear through space. "Can you still escape?!" Just then, the Lunar Divine Son acted. With the assistance of several mighty figures, he unleashed another Saint Weapon to suppress the gleaming Goddess Furnace.

Yi Qingwu smiled faintly, her red lips parting. Her voice, as melodious as pearls falling onto a jade plate, invited, "Please, step into Guanghan Que for a discussion." Her divine robes fluttered, her figure slender, her oval face as pure and flawless as jade. Her eyes shone with spiritual grace as she activated Guanghan Que, aiming to draw them in.

"So what if you have many Saint Weapons? Do you think you can fixate us?!" Ye Fan was fearless. While activating the Goddess Furnace, he suddenly employed the Art of Soldiers. *Boom!* The Goddess Furnace emitted a mysterious radiance and unleashed a strange ripple. The Saint Weapons of the Lunar Sect and the Golden Crow clan could not hold it, and it broke free. As the Art of Soldiers circulated again, the Goddess Furnace's strange ripple intensified, affecting others' control over their Saint Weapons. Lu Ya's body shifted, and the Lunar Divine Son also retreated; their weapons almost went out of control.

"Good, good, good!" Yan Yixi exclaimed in admiration upon seeing this scene. Ye Fan's heart jolted. This wasn't entirely his doing. He had only cultivated the Art of Soldiers for a short time and couldn't interfere with supreme weapons like the ill old man. Although his interference was effective, it was also due to the power of the Goddess Furnace, which contained Dao patterns! While not an Ultimate Emperor Weapon, it had been crafted by an ancient Great Emperor and possessed profound, ineffable divine power.

Ye Fan, Li Tian, and Yan Yixi jointly activated the Goddess Furnace. It carried them skyward, hurtling towards Guanghan Que. *Bang!* It was a fierce collision. Guanghan Que flew out like a streak of light, and Yi Qingwu's immortal robes fluttered wildly; she nearly fell off the Saint Weapon. It had to be said that the Goddess Furnace was incredibly powerful. Even when restrained by three Saint Weapons, it did not fall into a disadvantage, which was certainly partly due to Ye Fan's interference using the Art of Soldiers.

*Boom!* Just then, others also made their move, and another inherited Saint Weapon descended to suppress and strike the Goddess Furnace. "This furnace has been notorious for over a hundred thousand years!" a voice declared. "What happened in the past is a disgrace to our ancestors! Let us destroy it together!"

After these words, the number of Saint Weapons increased, putting immense pressure on Ye Fan and his group. Before the weapons even arrived, the aura of Saints was already overwhelming. "I swear, this Goddess Furnace is truly hated," Ye Fan muttered, struggling to maneuver the furnace and dash through the attacks. "Everyone wants to beat it down like a rat crossing the street."

"There's nothing for it," Yan Yixi said helplessly. "That apostate senior from our sect committed grave sins, but it shouldn't be held against us." "Damn it, Daoist Sanque, you scoundrel!" Li Tian roared furiously. "Did your sect even have female disciples in ancient times? Why are you meddling?!" At this moment, people from the Ancient Longevity Temple also took action, suppressing them from the front.

At this moment, no fewer than five Saint Weapons pressed down on them. Nearly all Saint Weapons capable of engaging were now in play. No matter how powerful the Goddess Furnace was, it couldn't withstand them all. Ye Fan could interfere with the Art of Soldiers and had a way to retreat, but he was extremely unwilling. The golden Fusang Divine Tree was right ahead, and the Ancient Sun Emperor's palace of enlightenment hung above it, surely containing divine treasures.

"Let's enter Tang Valley!" Li Tian said. He also wanted to take a risk, and Yan Yixi agreed. "Alright!" Ye Fan nodded. The three of them jointly activated the Goddess Furnace, which transformed into a streak of mist and flew into Tang Valley. The moment they entered, an endless surge of Sun Sacred Power immediately rushed towards them, but it was all repelled by the Saint Weapon, unable to approach them for a short while.

Seeing this, the others also activated their inherited Saint Weapons and flew in, not wanting to be left behind. All desired the divine artifacts left by the Human Emperor. "Everyone," Yi Qingwu began, "the Goddess Furnace has always been a major threat, past and present. We should work together to suppress it."

Upon entering Tang Valley, people initially still chose to attack Ye Fan and his group, rather than immediately contending for the golden divine tree and the Great Emperor's ancient palace. The clash of Saint Weapons unfolded on the island, with streaks of light flying out. Fortunately, this was the legendary Tang Valley, the place where the sun rises; otherwise, a single strike would have reduced it to dust, leaving nothing behind.

"Damn that Yi Qingwu girl, she's too tricky," Li Tian cursed. "I didn't expect their Guanghan Que to be so powerful. No wonder the Goddess Furnace had some difficulty dealing with them back then." The people fiercely clashed, the might of the Saint Weapons overwhelming. Above Tang Valley, divine radiance appeared in continuous waves, almost boiling. The Guanghan Que was indeed formidable, causing Ye Fan and his group great trouble several times. Yi Qingwu, uniting with others, continuously attacked.

Fortunately, some, in their desire to contend for the ancient Fusang Tree, did not exert their full strength and began to break away from the alliance, rushing towards the ancient palace. The Goddess Furnace shot out five-colored divine radiance, beautiful and resplendent, towards the Fusang Divine Tree. Ye Fan felt a vibrant life force. He circulated the Ancient Sun Scripture, refining it furiously, and his entire body felt incredibly comfortable.

"This is the most fundamental Sun Sacred Power," Ye Fan thought. "Even the ancient Sacred Emperors achieved enlightenment here. If I can absorb and refine it, I'll definitely keep breaking through." Ye Fan's heart stirred. Just in this short time of rushing here, he had gained considerable benefits. He wished he could hug the golden Fusang Divine Tree and cultivate.

"Who can bury me in my homeland..." Suddenly, an abrupt voice sounded. A one-armed old man carrying a small pagoda appeared beside Ye Fan. A mysterious force surged forth, immediately making him fall from the side of the Goddess Furnace, plummeting towards the Fusang Divine Tree. The old man in green, filled with bewilderment, fell together with Ye Fan. His body glowed as they landed near the Immortal Tree, enveloped by endless Sun Sacred Power.

Ye Fan was greatly startled. This divine thought, which had promised him a great fortune, had inexplicably appeared at this moment, filling him with confusion. At the same time, he cried out in alarm, realizing it would be extremely dangerous to leave the Goddess Furnace, as several Saint Weapons were looming in the sky.

*Boom!* As expected, Yi Qingwu let out a sweet laugh, her dark hair swirling. Her ivory-white skin gleamed as she activated Guanghan Que to descend, effortlessly drawing him inside. Meanwhile, Li Tian, with a wicked grin, was making his move. He lifted the lid of the Goddess Furnace, revealing a small altar inside where the three characters "Yi Qingwu" shimmered brightly.

"What?" Yi Qingwu's expression changed. Her body involuntarily flew towards the Goddess Furnace. At this crucial moment, she activated Guanghan Que for protection, making it hover above her head. She entered the furnace almost simultaneously with Ye Fan.

"You are using forbidden power!" Yan Yixi said, staring gravely at Li Tian. "Who cares about that now?" Li Tian replied with a wicked, triumphant grin. The Goddess Furnace had actually swallowed the Guanghan Que. But immediately after, he cried out in exasperation, "Although Yi Qingwu has been captured, that bastard Ye Fan went in too! I… hate it!"