Chapter 849: Tianfang

A magnificent new era has dawned, and with powerful experts from various races having emerged, tranquility is a thing of the past. During this time, people have constantly been heading north towards cities like the Divine City.

A showdown between the strongest is expected in the Northern Region, with the Human Holy Body facing off against Yuan Gu of the Imperial Clan. It might take place soon, captivating many hearts. At the same time, people also wonder why a Heavenly Court belonging to one individual was founded.

"Has the Divine Son achieved Dao-Slaying?" Little Que'er would run breathlessly to Ye Fan every morning, bottle in hand, her big eyes wide with relentless inquiry.

Ye Fan felt that this little one was even more tenacious than him. Each time, he would smile and pat her head, and each time, the little girl's face would flush, and she would exclaim, "Effort, success!"

Finally, Monkey, Li Heishui, Dongfang Ye, and Li Tian all returned. They could sense that a major battle was imminent, as Yuan Gu was soon to make an appearance.

After successfully achieving Dao-Slaying, one needs to solidify the achievement; otherwise, this realm is very unstable, and one might even regress. Two months would be sufficient.

Therefore, it was inferred that Yuan Gu would soon appear!

Furthermore, Ye Fan had already challenged Yuan Gu, asking if he dared to fight. If he dared, he should come out; if he was a coward, he should just keep quiet and stop issuing challenges.

He didn't want to give this formidable enemy too much time to prepare, as Ye Fan himself had not yet achieved Dao-Slaying, which was an inherent disadvantage and an unfair situation.

Everyone believed that Yuan Gu would not bear the shame of fleeing from battle and would surely respond forcefully in the near future.

"You should still go out for a walk. Just sitting here isn't going to help, and it's not beneficial for Dao-Slaying," said Monkey.

Eventually, Duan De also appeared, claiming he had given up his grave-robbing enterprise to watch a clash of titans. The others scolded him, asking if he was heartless and merely wanted to spectate.

Ji Ziyue also appeared, asking Ye Fan if he was confident. Ye Fan replied honestly that everything was unpredictable, and he didn't know the true extent of Yuan Gu's power.

"The primordial races have emerged and established a Sky Emporium, floating in the sky for the exchange of various precious materials. Many human cultivators have been drawn there, where all conflict is prohibited." Ji Ziyue expressed her longing to visit.

"Do you want to go? Then let's go together and have a look," Ye Fan said with a smile.

They ascended the formation platform and disappeared together inside the domain gate. With a corner of the Black Emperor's Rending Formation of the Unstarting and Duan De's partial Imperial Weapon, they were unstoppable in an era where Saints had not yet manifested.

The Sky Emporium, drifting unpredictably, appeared above various major cities in the Northern Region. This day, it appeared above Kaiyuan City, and Ye Fan and the others ascended into the sky after exiting the domain gate.

In the sky, a vast, dark expanse, resembling a floating continent, glided by like a dark cloud, casting a large shadow on the ground.

Monkey led the way; he was something of a guide, quite familiar with the place. This Sky Emporium was immense, like stepping into a massive city.

Upon arriving at this Sky Emporium, it felt as if they were in a habitat of myriad races. There were various kinds of races, with different appearances; some were as majestic as gods, while others were hideously ugly.

"Hei, you've encountered your kin again! Over there is a cultivator from the Sky Dog Clan, who possesses a divine ice platform," Li Tian pointed ahead.

The Sky Emporium was bustling with life, with creatures from every race everywhere, and many stalls filled with exquisite treasures.

Not far away, a Sky Dog cultivator, with a pair of pure white wings on his back and a divine ring above his head, stood before a one-meter-square ice crystal.

"It requires Divine Blood Stone in exchange. That's a rare treasure; who would be willing to trade it? Does this ice truly hold such value?" Many beings were gathered around.

"This is a Grand Yin Ice Essence, worth a fortune. It's a supreme core, and someone with an extreme Yin physique can cultivate with significantly greater efficiency by sitting on it," Duan De's eyes gleamed.

The big black dog couldn't stand still. It circled the divine ice, and if it weren't for the crowd, it might have just looted the item. It didn't care if it could use it or not; as long as it was something good, it wanted to acquire it, preferring abundance over scarcity.

However, everything here required exchange. Even if you possessed a divine essence, you might not be able to buy precious materials, as the primordial races were not in need of sources.

"I must exchange for this item. If it's given to Xiao Tingting, it will greatly accelerate her cultivation," Ye Fan muttered to himself.

"Come on, let's go forward and look around. Divine Blood Stone isn't easy to get. It's said to be a stone imbued with the blood of deities, etched with the Dao patterns of Heaven and Earth, and it's invaluable and rarely encountered," said Monkey.

In the Sky Emporium, there were many beings, jostling shoulder to shoulder, and no shortage of powerful human cultivators. Their presence didn't seem out of place.

Of course, Monkey had changed his appearance; otherwise, his distinctive features were too obvious. As the son of the Dou Zhan Saint Emperor, he would certainly attract unwanted attention.

"Divine Earth Nectar, a whole gourd full! The intense fragrance is captivating, and it can extend one's lifespan. This is truly a rare treasure," Duan De exclaimed in admiration.

They discovered another marvel: a green jade gourd floating nearby, its jade-white liquid emitting a pure and alluring fragrance.

"Pity, it's still a few thousand years short of maturity; otherwise, it could transform into Immortal Jade Liquid. Then it would be even more precious, second only to an elixir of immortality," an aged primordial being nearby shook his head.

Suddenly, there was a commotion ahead. An unknown number of people pushed forward, surrounding a straw mat so densely that it was impossible to get through. People shouted that a divine object had appeared.

"What exactly has appeared to cause such a sensation?" Even more people rushed over.

"Heavens, it's truly the Nine-Orifice Divine Spirit Liquid! This is an unparalleled precious liquid for cultivating heaven-defying talents. How could anyone be willing to exchange such a treasure?!"

The place instantly became a cacophony, filled with powerful experts from every race, their eyes glowing green. If not for the Sky Emporium's restrictive formations, which prohibited conflict, it would surely have been looted and plundered by now.

A stone, over a foot tall, lay on the straw mat. It was initially humanoid in shape, with its chest cut open, from which a five-colored liquid overflowed, releasing a widespread fragrance.

"To discover something so heaven-defying, aren't they afraid of divine retribution?!" Even the Tyrant Emperor was utterly astonished.

This was the nascent stage of a Holy Spirit. Once the liquid solidified, it would become a stone being, evolving over millions of years to eventually emerge as a Holy Spirit.

Such an item was truly heaven-defying. Although it couldn't prolong life, it was an invaluable divine object for infants, full of spirituality, capable of shaping bloodlines and cultivation foundations, among other things.

It was a supreme divine liquid for cultivating prodigious talents, rarely encountered and priceless. Its effect was greatest on young children, while its efficacy significantly decreased for adults, as they were almost fully developed.

"Xiao Que'er, Tongtong, and the two spirit youngsters all really need this," Ye Fan sighed.

"Damn it, this Emperor needs it too! Even though I'm old and stiff, a few more baptisms would still be effective!" The Black Emperor bared his fangs, unable to sit still.

"Who is this, and why would they bring out such a heaven-defying divine object for exchange?" Many people were puzzled.

"He is... the eldest grandson of Grand Sage Huntuo, with one foot already in the Ancestral King realm!" someone exclaimed, recognizing the mysterious person sitting cross-legged on the ground, cloaked in a black robe.

"What is required for exchange?"

"It can be exchanged for a King Medicine that extends life by 800 years, Immortal Jade Liquid, rare Dragon Marrow, Earth Fate Fruit, and so on," the black-robed person replied.

In an instant, many understood: Grand Sage Huntuo's lifespan was nearing its end. This was his final gamble, to contend with the heavens for an additional eight hundred years of life!

Even in the Primordial Age, it was difficult to find more than a few Grand Sages in the entire starry domain. Such heaven-defying beings were also troubled by their finite lifespans, which was a source of melancholy.

Silence fell before the straw mat. Who could produce a divine medicine that extended life by 800 years? The Nine-Orifice Divine Spirit Liquid was indeed precious, but an elixir of immortality was also peerless.

"I want the Nine-Orifice Divine Spirit Liquid, but allowing Grand Sage Huntuo to extend his life by 800 years because of it would be terrible. Such a supreme existence could single-handedly destroy half an ancient planet's inhabitants," Ye Fan murmured to himself.

"Let's go look elsewhere," Li Heishui said. Although the Nine-Orifice Divine Spirit Liquid was extraordinary, the required exchange items were just as rare.

"There's a Divine Blood Stone there!" The Black Emperor, sharp-eyed, immediately spotted a stone as crimson as blood, which had just been placed on a straw mat.

Its vibrant color was accompanied by emanating ripples of Dao patterns, making it exceedingly mysterious and eye-catching. Many people immediately gathered around, all asking about exchange methods, each one eager to obtain it. It was said that this stone could be used to forge forbidden artifacts and possessed unimaginable power.

"One hundred catties of Yellow Springs Water!" The person who replied had an ominous aura, as if they had cultivated some unknown method, making one feel like facing a fierce ghost.

"This is a powerful expert from the Ghostborn Clan; no wonder they need such a thing. But even if a burial pit of ten thousand corpses amassed Yin for tens of thousands of years, it wouldn't produce more than a few bowls of Yellow Springs Water." Everyone shook their heads and departed one after another.

"I will exchange with you," Ye Fan offered.

Having just retreated from Fallen Eagle Cliff, they had previously collected Underworld Grass from the Netherworld and also taken away the ten-zhang wide Yellow Springs Pond.

After obtaining the Divine Blood Stone, they immediately turned back. The Grand Yin Ice Essence was still there, and the deal was successfully concluded, proving their trip worthwhile.

"There are so many treasures here! I really don't want to move anymore. If I keep going, I'll likely discover even more extraordinary precious materials, and I'm afraid I won't be able to resist the urge to plunder," the Black Emperor grumbled.

Passing by the straw mat of Grand Sage Huntuo's descendant, they once again saw the Nine-Orifice Divine Spirit Liquid. The group still hesitated to move on, but eventually, they departed.

"Ever-Youthful Immortal Blossom!" Ji Ziyue exclaimed, staring at a stone table ahead where a flower, in bud and about to bloom, grew in a clay pot.

Engraved on the stone table were clear words stating that the immortal blossom had divine efficacy only at the moment it bloomed. Consuming it could grant perpetual youth and ageless charm.

It could neither prolong life nor increase lifespan, making it of little use to male cultivators, and few truly valued it. However, it drove many female cultivators wild with desire, a natural instinct.

Even a powerful being like Grand Sage Huntuo faced the exhaustion of his lifespan. All beings would eventually age, and every female cultivator longed for their youth and beauty to last forever.

Ji Ziyue, with her big eyes fluttering, was clearly moved. She kept gazing at the Ever-Youthful Immortal Blossom, her adorable look of hopeful yearning making one want to smile.

"Don't worry, I will definitely obtain it for you, no matter what he needs," Ye Fan said. After so many days, it was rare to see Ji Ziyue so happy and excited, so he naturally wanted to acquire it for her.

"Stone Emporium! The primordial races also sell stones, quick, let's go there!" The sharp-eyed Black Emperor spotted a stall ahead, where an entire street was dedicated to stones. It immediately let out an excited yelp, gripping Ye Fan's shoulder with a large paw, saying, "Just like that reprobate fatty is an expert at dealing with ghosts and grave-robbing, this is your domain! Cut out a treasure to exchange for the Nine-Orifice Divine Spirit Liquid!"

Ye Fan slapped away its large paw and asked the vendor how to exchange for the Ever-Youthful Immortal Blossom.

"Ever-Youthful Immortal Blossom!" A woman exclaimed, her long, water-blue hair shimmering and exceptionally radiant.

Not far away, a group of over a dozen people appeared. Several among them were particularly eye-catching, their identities of incredibly noble status, all being of the Primordial Royal Family. Many people unconsciously made way for them.

Among these people, Ye Fan only recognized two: Huo Lin'er and Yuan Gu!