Chapter 879: Blood-soaked killing game begins

Chapter 881: The Bloody Killing Spree Begins

The Eastern Wilderness was rocked by earth-shattering waves and tumultuous tides. With the release of several pieces of news, no one could remain calm; many found it impossible to sit still.

The construction of the Five-Colored Altar, which would allow Ye Fan to cross the cosmos and depart from this ancient star domain for an unknown planet, created significant ripples.

At this crucial juncture, a series of events unfolded. A little thought revealed that these were clearly related to Ye Fan; someone was targeting him.

Lin Jia, previously known only to a very select few, was sculpted into a beautiful jade carving. It was revealed that she was a woman from another domain, stirring excitement among many who wished to bid for her.

Soon, a secret was revealed: this beautiful woman hailed from the same place as Ye Fan and was an old friend of his.

"Auctioning this woman at such a critical moment is clearly intended to ignite the Human Sacred Body's rage, preventing him from crossing the star domain. It's a direct provocation against him."

People had reason to believe Ye Fan would be furious upon hearing this news. It was a deep blow, a nearly insulting provocation to sell his companion as if she were mere merchandise.

Someone sought confirmation, and it was verified that the Hu family, one of the Ten Great Financial Conglomerates of the Eastern Wilderness, was responsible for the auction. Even their promotional slogans were leaked.

"Celestial Maiden from Beyond, intelligent and pure as ice and snow."

"The fusion of different civilizations can ignite brilliant sparks, akin to the wisdom gained from a thousand years of enlightenment."

From that day on, the Southern Domain began to boil. Many wanted to make a move, determined to get involved. Naturally, those who had connections with Ye Fan worried for him.

It was clear they intended to lure him into a trap!

In the Central Domain, the situation was even bleaker. Little Nannan's tear-stained face drew widespread attention. Many recognized at first glance that the so-called immortal medicine was the pitiful little girl who used to follow Ye Fan, the "little tail" who had been missing for years and had finally reappeared.

With Ye Fan about to activate the Five-Colored Altar and cross the starry sky, Little Nannan's appearance at this moment would undoubtedly cause him distress, forcing him to rescue her. This presented another difficult problem.

The Heaven-Severing Mountain Range was no ordinary place; it was not somewhere common individuals could enter. It spanned the firmament, lashed by powerful gales and divine winds of the Great Dao. Ordinary people venturing there would be instantly reduced to ashes.

"For the Human Sacred Body, this is a great calamity. Any single event is enough to make him halt his journey and prevent him from crossing the star domain. Someone wants to keep him here."

"He must go, even knowing the danger. This is a great trial. I truly don't know how he will overcome it, unless he has a heart of stone and chooses not to save anyone."

A careful analysis made it clear to everyone that these actions would undoubtedly unite all those hostile towards Ye Fan. The Southern Domain auction house and the Central Domain's Heaven-Severing Mountain Range were destined to become sites of bloody slaughter!

Not only those secretly targeting him, but also others waiting to make their move, would combine forces, creating an unimaginably powerful alliance.

In just one night, the entire atmosphere of the Eastern Wilderness shifted. It became stifling, suffocating, as if a storm was brewing!

Not long ago, people were still discussing the mystery of the Five-Colored Altar. Now, things had escalated to this point, all due to Ye Fan's impending departure, which had triggered these changes.

"I can already smell the pungent scent of blood; it's as if I see mountains of corpses and seas of blood from blades and swords. I wonder how many will die this time!" an old cultivator sighed, expressing an instinctive intuition and premonition.

At this moment, everything was quiet. Yet, people knew this was merely a facade; the killing intent would fully erupt at some point!

Everyone was waiting, sensing that a great maelstrom would inevitably sweep across the Eastern Wilderness! Some declining, elderly cultivators, with one foot already in the grave, felt waves of trepidation and warned those around them not to get involved. But how many would listen? Who would believe them?

Qi Luo of Heaven's Village had a solemn expression. A pall hung over his heart. Everything happening outside was extremely unfavorable for the Heavenly Court, or more precisely, for Ye Fan.

"Do you have a plan?"

Ye Fan sat cross-legged on the cliff, every pore absorbing and exhaling innate spiritual energy, making his body like a flawless, lustrous golden form. He was remarkably calm and said, "Everything is under control."

Upon hearing this, Qi Luo nearly overturned the stone table in anger, exclaiming, "Still under control? This all started because of your Five-Colored Altar, and you're still so composed?"

"Please rest assured, I know what I'm doing. I'll still need your help, Elder Qi, when the time comes," Ye Fan said with a serious expression.

"Alright, if you're not worried, then what do I have to fret about? The weather is quite nice; I think I'll go sunbathe." Qi Luo walked down the mountain with his hands clasped behind his back, followed by a chubby little bird.

"Ancestor Qi, that damn fatty disappeared in the graveyard!" someone anxiously transmitted a message from down the mountain.

"What?! Damn it! Go after him!" Qi Luo couldn't stay calm anymore; he rushed towards the graveyard like his pants were on fire.

It must be said, Duan De's hobby was quite peculiar; he enjoyed strolling through cemeteries. In his words, seeing the ancient tombs and stone tablets gave him a profound sense of familiarity, much stronger than any garden with flowers and and plants.

He would often poke around the assassins' graveyard, much to the exasperation of many assassins, who wished they could hunt him down to the ends of the earth. They utterly detested him.

"Indeed, some things have gone beyond our expectations. We need to properly strategize."

That night, a bonfire blazed. A group of people sat around the fire, none of them anxious or uneasy. They were all calm and composed, which made Qi Luo nod secretly in approval.

"Wu Zhongtian and Jiang Hairen are trapped in Mount Nine Nether. We don't know if it's true or false, but we must go. Brother Heishui, please take care of this matter," Ye Fan said.

This time, there would undoubtedly be a bloody storm. They couldn't spare too many people, so Li Heishui was sent to invite the great bandits, especially the old immortal. Even if he couldn't act due to his agreement with the Jade Lake, he should still be present to prevent any unforeseen incidents.

That night, Li Heishui departed, vanishing into the glimmering stars.

They discussed for a long time, deducing which enemies would appear. Qi Luo, observing them, was filled with a mix of surprise and uncertainty. These individuals were so incredibly calm, without a hint of worry, that he couldn't help but admire them.

"Elder Qi, the time for your assistance has come. Can you ascertain the true strength of the two great divine dynasties? Who will act, and how powerful will their forces be?" Finally, Ye Fan looked at him.

Qi Luo mused; this was a difficult task. The two great assassin dynasties were too secretive; the world did not know the location of their ancient halls, making any attack impossible! How could one possibly uncover their secrets?

"I have two important pawns that have been planted for almost seven hundred years. I've never dared to contact them, but it seems they're about to be put to use now."

The others were astonished and surprised, asking if the highest sacred halls of the assassin dynasties could be located. Qi Luo shook his head, saying it would be good enough to discover a few minor worlds; their headquarters were out of the question.

Everything was proceeding swiftly and intensely; time was of the essence. In these two days, all factions were in motion. Those intending to intervene were mobilizing troops and making arrangements.

Bad news came from the Southern Domain: a faction of the ancient race intended to make a move. They had transported a significant amount of divine source, planning to bid for Lin Jia, clearly intending to confront Ye Fan.

Another piece of news stated that people from the Primeval Lake had set off for the Southern Domain to attend the auction. This was a major imperial clan from ancient times; if they participated, the consequences would be unforeseeable.

"Heh, Lin Jia is worth so much source. So, one day if we sell ourselves, we could also fetch a sky-high price, with so many people watching," Pang Bo scoffed, clenching his fist.

Meanwhile, even more people gathered at the Heaven-Severing Mountain Range. Although it was difficult for ordinary people to approach due to the divine winds of the Great Dao, many powerful individuals still arrived. Some had already managed to ascend with great difficulty, sending back confirmation that the summit was filled with the fragrance of immortal medicine. A quick glance revealed a small girl wandering with the wind, looking pitiful and weeping softly.

Many declared their determination to seize this young girl, vowing to exert all their strength to snatch her, regardless of who she had followed in the past!

"What arrogant words! Are they going to refine Little Nannan into an immortal medicine? I'd like to see who has such intentions, and who dares to make a move!" the big black dog sneered.

Finally, Qi Luo delivered crucial news. As soon as he spoke, everyone present felt their hearts pound.

This time, the two great assassin divine dynasties were determined to ambush Ye Fan. They had mobilized a massive number of assassins, practically swarming out, a truly chilling sight!

The Assassin Divine Dynasty—Hell, which boasted eighteen minor worlds, known as the Eighteen Layers of Hell, had one destroyed by Ye Fan during his tribulation. This time, five "Hells" were simultaneously deployed, with the masters of five minor worlds leading their assassins.

From the Assassin Divine Dynasty—Human World, four masters of minor worlds were set to emerge, leading hordes of assassins directly towards Ye Fan. As soon as he appeared, they would unleash a bloody purge. It was rumored they even possessed sacred weapons.

Furthermore, their divine sons and daughters had also been deployed. The two ancient assassin organizations would spare no expense to destroy Ye Fan and those around him, leaving them no chance of survival.

The ability to unearth such critical information demonstrated the depth of Qi Luo's planted pawns; they had been in place for nearly seven hundred years and were only now being activated.

"If we completely wipe out these people, it would be akin to severing a leg of the ancient assassin divine dynasties, cutting off more than a quarter of their power!" Qi Luo said grimly.

"I wonder who all will come, and which prominent figures will face this calamity. Hua Yunfei, the Shaking Light Saint Son, the Divine Maiden, the Ancient Imperial Prince—it would be best if they all came," Duan De said, as if eager for chaos.

"We just hope that Li Gui, Liu Yunzhi, and others appear. Don't disappoint us," Pang Bo said.

They discussed for a long time. Ye Fan frankly stated that wherever he appeared, it would most likely immediately become the main battlefield.

However, after much thought, he said, "Let's make the Heaven-Severing Mountain Range the main battlefield."

Afterward, he began to deploy his forces, sending Pang Bo, the Black Dog, Li Tian, and others to the Heaven-Severing Mountain Range first, to secure the area and await his arrival, so they could act together.

On that day, Ye Fan, Duan De, and the monkey set off for the Southern Domain, heading towards the vital location where Lin Jia was to be auctioned.

"Will the carnage I cause be too great?" Ye Fan muttered to himself on the way.

"It's fine. It's just a little bit unkind, but not yet truly immoral. It's passable," the immoral Daoist Duan De commented.

"It's nothing serious. Some people deserve to be killed!" the monkey laughed, patting his shoulder.

Ye Fan entered the Southern Domain conspicuously, without concealment, making his presence known to all. He declared that any old friends heading to the Heaven-Severing Mountain Range should show mercy, promising generous rewards to anyone who could protect Little Nannan.

This clearly indicated that after rescuing Lin Jia, he would rush to the Heaven-Severing Mountain Range for a great campaign, fighting south and battling north. A bloody war was inevitable!

"I'm starting to think you're a bit immoral now," Duan De cursed, as he knew the inside story.

In the Southern Domain, a major storm was brewing. The Hu family, one of the Ten Great Financial Conglomerates, was set to auction the celestial maiden from beyond. The collision of different civilizations' brilliance, said to be worth a thousand years of enlightenment, stirred the hearts of many.

And now, Ye Fan had arrived to rescue his old friend, Lin Jia. This was bound to cause a huge stir and could not end peacefully. Everyone knew a bloody storm had begun!