Chapter 809: The Goddess Reappears

"She's clearly someone who fiercely protects her own!" Duan De muttered. This individual had obviously come to champion the Heavenly Sovereign's Son and was purely here to demand an explanation.

The queen was incredibly beautiful, with a slender, lithe body, almost translucent like jade. Covered in a multicolored aura, her silky, smooth hair flowed around her as she walked, step by step, like a goddess.

Her gaze was sharp. She extended a fair, delicate hand and pointed at the Monkey, declaring, "Even if you are the Holy Sovereign's Son, blaspheming the gods of all races means death!"

Everyone fell silent, trembling with fear. Not a single person dared to step forward and intervene. Though she appeared delicate and enchanting, she was a true Ancestral King, unmatched by anyone.

As for the human race, they were utterly silent. This was an ancient Saint-level existence, far too profound for them to comprehend, a being that typically only appeared in legends.

*Bang!* The Monkey slammed his great staff onto the ground. His fiery eyes gleamed golden, defiant and fearless. There was no retreat now; only a fight to the death remained.

"Does a mere firefly dare to contend with the bright moon? I'll give you one chance: apologize to the Heavenly Sovereign's Son and repent before the Undying Heavenly Sovereign in front of all races. Do that, and I might spare your life. Otherwise, even if the Victorious Fighting Buddha were alive, I would still act!"

The biting killing intent and cold words, coming from such a beautiful and captivating woman, added an unsettling eeriness to the atmosphere.

"Make me bow my head, break my imperial will – that's quite a plan you have. If you have no qualms, then kill me. But when you do, everything the Undying Heavenly Sovereign left behind will also be reduced to dust!" The Monkey refused to yield.

At this moment, the Monkey's own strength was no match for the queen. Only his uncle could deter her. Everyone nearby shivered, knowing that given the nature of her race, she would indeed follow through.

If the Fighting Holy Sovereign's son were killed, his uncle, even having attained Buddhahood, would likely re-emerge as an Asura and cleanse the Eastern Wasteland in blood.

A cold light flashed in the queen's eyes. She extended a delicate, jade-like hand and swept it forward. At that moment, everyone was horrified as the Saint's pressure swept across all directions.

Most of the people within the Jade Lake trembled and then fell to their knees. Earlier, the queen had restrained her aura, but now, unleashed, it was utterly unbearable for ordinary individuals.

A continuous series of thuds echoed as large numbers of people from various races collapsed to the ground, trembling uncontrollably, shaking like sieves.

It was as if they weren't facing a being of flesh and blood, but rather worshipping a deity. The terrifying aura was unparalleled, and very few could remain standing.

*Bang!* The great staff in the Monkey's hand was instantly flung away. His hands were split open and bleeding profusely, and the golden fur all over his body bristled.

This was the might of a Saint! Even before that delicate, jade-like hand fully swept over him, the Monkey, despite having initially "slashed the Dao," was severely wounded, blood spilling from his mouth.

*Buzz!* The fair and enchanting jade finger finally swept over. Even kings would be utterly terrified; this power was so formidable that anything it struck would be reduced to ash.

The queen seemed determined to kill the Monkey, her face utterly cold, showing no intention of stopping.

*Boom!* Ye Fan finally made his move. The void trembled. The Saint's shell he inhabited blazed with immense light, positioning itself in front. He unleashed a punch that dominated heaven and earth!

Not all the radiance was emitted by him; rather, his body was absorbing the spiritual energy from all directions. He did not wish to reveal the secret of this Saint's body.

This was a fierce and domineering punch, strong enough to break through the Saint's light barrier ahead with sheer physical force, striking towards the female Ancestral King.

It must be said, this was a terrifying queen. She instantly sensed the danger, did not meet the blow head-on, but merely deflected its force, sidestepping quickly.

Even so, her delicate jade fingers spasmed violently, grazed by the punch. They were covered in blood, and her finger bones were broken.

All sides were astonished, with human cultivators the most shocked. Who was this person? He had blocked a queen! When had such a Saint appeared among them?

Everyone was stunned, gazing in disbelief, speechless. This person had been in the Jade Lake all along, yet no one had sensed his Saintly might.

"What a powerful physical body. I truly underestimated you all. To think such a person was here. But it changes nothing."

From behind, such voices came as two middle-aged men walked side-by-side. Both were imposing and wore pristine silver battle armor, joining the queen to confront Ye Fan.

No one dared to speak. Behind the Heavenly Sovereign's Son stood these ancient kings, descendants of his father's former subordinates. They were indeed formidable, a power that demanded careful consideration.

"Seniors," the Jade Lake Saintess spoke, her voice gentle yet unwavering, "this assembly has rules. No fighting is permitted within the Jade Lake." Her words reached everyone clearly.

In the sky, the Immortal Tear Green Gold Pagoda let fall stream after stream of misty green aura. Each stream was as massive as a mountain, heavy and imposing, causing those present to suffocate.

At this moment, someone from God Silkworm Ridge stepped forward and said, "Seniors, please calm your anger. He is, after all, the son of the Fighting Holy Sovereign. Even if he has erred, please show mercy."

Others from various ancient races also echoed, pleading for the Monkey, fearing that if the three ancient kings attacked together, no one would be able to stop them.

"As I said," the queen stated coldly, her delicate hand now healed, "first, he must apologize to the Heavenly Sovereign's Son, then repent before all races, and prostrate himself before the Undying Heavenly Sovereign's divine throne. Otherwise, he will not be spared death."

"A consensus was reached before the Grand Assembly of Myriad Races began: no great battles are permitted here," Ye Fan said. "Do you think you can lord over all races? You are not the only three Saints in this world."

"Is that so? Then let's settle this outside." The queen had clearly made up her mind to act against the Monkey. She reached forward, preparing to seize him.

"You are far too presumptuous!" Ye Fan stepped forward, blocking her. The Monkey, even more enraged, his golden fur bristling, re-gripped his great staff and swung it down, attacking forward.

"Human, it's rare for your race to have a Saint. Cherish your life, for we know that the so-called 'Investiture of the Gods' is also fake." The two ancient kings in silver battle armor sneered from behind and stepped forward together to confront Ye Fan.

Clearly, they shared the Heavenly Sovereign's Son's view, believing that Emperor Wushi had passed away on the Dao platform eighty thousand years ago and could not possibly still be alive.

Ye Fan frowned deeply. These were three genuine Ancestral Kings, while he was merely an imposter. If he truly had to fight them, he would undoubtedly suffer a bitter defeat. He possessed some formidable trump cards, but it was not appropriate to reveal them now; they would be of greater use in the future.

"You puny monkey, your father was originally unforgivable, destroying the divine sanctuary of the myriad races' only god. Do you really think you can stir up trouble? Today, I will properly teach you a lesson, so you understand the consequences of blasphemy."

The queen was very vengeful, clearly holding long-standing resentment. When the Fighting Holy Sovereign dominated heaven and earth, they could only endure. Now, she sought to take it out on the Monkey.

At this moment, none of the myriad races dared to speak, holding their breath. The three Ancestral Kings were like deities to them.

*Bang!* Ye Fan struck, confronting one of the Ancestral Kings. His physical body broke through several layers of light barriers, but ultimately, he was blocked by the power of divine laws.

"Little monkey, let's see who can save you today!" With a soft *buzz*, the queen flicked the dark gold staff from the Monkey's hand. It was sent flying but did not break. She showed a surprised expression and said, "Is this that fierce weapon from back then?"

The Monkey roared, but he couldn't break free. The queen picked him up and flew outside the Jade Lake. Facing such an existence, one who was not a Saint was ultimately no different from an ant; there was no suspense.

"Let's see who can save you. A mere monkey dares to disrespect the Undying Heavenly Sovereign? Today, I will slowly extract your bones and peel your skin." The queen sneered repeatedly, carrying the Monkey out of the Jade Lake.

Many beings followed, all eager to see what would happen.

"Kneel or not, your life or death depends on your choice!" the queen said. Though alluring, a murderous aura emanated from her.

The Monkey, of course, preferred death to submission. It was simply impossible for him to yield; that would be more painful than dying.

Ye Fan knew he couldn't delay any longer. He secretly activated the Swallowing Devil Jar, dissolving the incoming divine laws. Breaking through the encirclement, he evaded the Ancestral King confronting him and rushed towards the Monkey.

"If you don't kneel, I will personally break your legs and make you prostrate yourself, never to rise again." The queen's voice was chilling as she prepared to act.

Behind them, the Heavenly Sovereign's Son, Yuangu, and others sneered, all remaining silent, quietly watching with a hint of mockery on their lips.

*Crack!* Suddenly, a loud slap echoed through the air, so abrupt that everyone's expressions froze.

At some unknown point, a young girl had appeared in the field. She looked exquisitely beautiful, her skin like luminous jade, pure white and delicate. Her flowing purple hair veiled half of her ethereal face.

She slapped the queen, then pulled the Monkey up from the ground. With a flash of light, she wiped away his blood and healed his wounds.

Everyone was dumbfounded. What kind of being was this? She had just walked up and slapped an ancient queen, as if entering a no-man's-land.

Outside the Jade Lake, spiritual springs gurgled, and green grass covered the ground like a carpet. It was a pure land, utterly silent. Not a single person spoke.

Everything was too sudden and terrifying. How powerful must this girl be? To dare to slap a female Ancestral King and make such an entrance was truly shocking.

The queen herself was stunned. For how many years had no one dared to humiliate her like this? But upon seeing that ethereal face, her heart couldn't help but pound.

*Boom!* Just then, Ye Fan charged out from the Jade Lake. Unaware of the situation, he pounced on the female Ancestral King. His fists were fierce and domineering, vital energy surging, sending sand and stones flying. Several small hills nearby were directly uprooted and collapsed in mid-air.

The queen regained her composure and hastily parried. With a *thud*, one of her jade-like arms shattered, turning into a bloody mess. Then her entire body was sent flying, nearly tearing apart.

Ye Fan, having the upper hand, showed no mercy and continued his pursuit. An ancient king in silver battle armor chased out, loudly shouting, trying to block his path.

But when this person saw the ethereal young girl in the field, he, too, was stunned, just like the female Ancestral King. Then he stumbled backward.

"You... you're still alive!"

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ye Fan and the female Ancestral King clashed again. This time, half of her body ripped open, and she flew backward, covered in blood.

"Ah!" The queen let out a long cry, unleashing boundless divine laws that surged forward, intending to engulf Ye Fan.

At this moment, the girl in the field acted. With a gentle flick, the boundless divine laws and overwhelming magical power all came to a standstill, then vanished.

Only then did Ye Fan stop. When he clearly recognized the ethereal girl's face, he was utterly dumbfounded.

"It's her... she's alive!"

Years ago, within a strange stone in the divine city known as the "Blood Altar," a divine maiden was contained. At that time, she was pierced through the chest by an unparalleled fierce weapon and nailed inside the divine source, only to be snatched away by the newly emerged Monkey.

It was actually her!

In the distance, a young Taoist with disheveled hair, a prince in a nine-dragon golden battle robe, and a small nun in snow-white robes were walking together.

Among them was a small sprite, resembling a dazzling little phoenix, flitting about.

The moment it saw the purple-haired girl outside the Jade Lake, it froze, utterly bewildered. Tears streamed uncontrollably from its large eyes, falling in pairs. Then, with a *whoosh*, it flew over.

"Wuwu..." Even the little creature itself didn't understand what was happening. It felt an indescribable sense of intimacy towards the girl in the field. It landed on her shoulder, weeping mournfully.