Chapter 892: Infinite Divine Treasury

Duan De judged the Central Province Ancestral Temple to be a place of endless mysteries, where one enters alive but returns dead. This was an instinctive feeling he had developed from years of grave robbing.

This place was very strange. Even after more than 200,000 years, activating the Heavenly Eye would reveal faint green lamps still burning in the ancient buildings deep within the Ancestral Temple.

The Four Great Divine Dynasties and the Shaking Light Holy Land must have discovered an even more terrifying place. They had started clearing it out half a year ago, as there would be no other reason for them not to have delved deeper.

"This place is ominous; there's likely something terrifying inside," Duan De said gravely, stating that anyone wanting to enter would need sufficient preparation.

"Let's go. There's murderous intent spreading; these people want to silence us," Yan Yixi said.

They were not surprised. Such a world-shaking ancestral temple could not be exposed. The Four Great Divine Dynasties and the Shaking Light Holy Land naturally did not want outsiders to know about it, as they had invested a lot of time and effort and did not wish for others to interfere.

Wisps of Dao patterns were intertwining all around. Although the fluctuations were very faint, they still sensed them, realizing the patterns intended to trap them there, turning the place into a death trap.

"Go! This is an ancient sage's killing array, completely intact. If we get trapped, we're dead for sure!" The Black Emperor was alarmed. Being an expert, it had perceived the terrifying murderous aura.

The big black dog opened its mouth and spat out a profound jade platform, quickly opening a spatial gate, and vanished from the spot. It left behind ripples as bloody divine chains pierced through, but failed to stop them.

Two days later, news spread across the five great regions: the Central Province Ancestral Temple had appeared in the human world. Although more than 200,000 years had passed, it remained perfectly intact, containing peerless divine treasures.

This was a turbulent time, where any minor disturbance could stir up the world. Such a major event was therefore truly astonishing, shocking the entire world.

The Feathered Ascension Divine Dynasty, although it had vanished more than 200,000 years ago and its records were unclear even in historical texts, its status in people's hearts remained unaffected.

In the past, it was an immortal lineage that dominated the Central Province. Its territory was boundless, and all divine treasures in the world were gathered in its temples. Its immense prestige caused heaven and earth to tremble in unison. It was the first divine dynasty to exist solely for the pursuit of immortal ascension.

They vanished into ashes overnight, leaving behind various mysteries. Many speculated that the dynasty had discovered a method for immortal ascension and used all their power to try and open the path to immortality, ultimately failing and perishing.

Of course, some also said they were wiped out by a dragon. On the night it happened, a dragon's roar shook the nine heavens, echoing throughout the Central Province and heard by countless great sects.

Others claimed there was only one truth: an invincible Holy Spirit appeared, devoured all the dragon qi from the Central Province's foremost ancestral leyline, and usurped the destiny of the Feathered Ascension Divine Dynasty.

Still others said that the Ruthless Emperor had achieved the Dao and become an Emperor, annihilating them all with one hand, and with a single, indiscriminate attack, completely wiped out the entire Feathered Ascension Divine Dynasty.

The true circumstances of their demise had long been buried in the dust of history. The people and events of that era were all gone. No one could live that long, not even those beings who had intervened.

Regardless, it was undeniable that the Feathered Ascension Divine Dynasty was the foremost power of its time. Their collections were unparalleled in abundance, and after their destruction, all their treasures remained hidden, buried underground.

In those years, countless people searched for them, but none found anything. Now that the Feathered Ascension Ancestral Temple had appeared, how could it not stir people's hearts?

They did not seek to rule the world, but only to become immortals and pursue the true meaning of longevity. The entire Central Province was under their rule, and they possessed many lost classics. They were the lineage that understood the most about feathering and ascending to immortality.

"The Central Province Ancestral Temple has appeared! Legend says that in the past, it contained countless divine treasures, including methods for achieving the Dao and various holy artifacts. Each item was of immeasurable value, worthy of being revered as a divine weapon."

"That's right. The insights of ancient cultivators were all present in that temple, collected by them, with vast expanses of wall carvings, representing the crystallization of wisdom from past sages." On this day, various secrets and legends reappeared and were revealed to the public. The Central Province Ancestral Temple was a matter of immense importance, attracting attention from all sides.

Not only human factions from various regions, but also the ancient races were tempted. Many wanted to get involved and claim a share. However, the recent manifestation of a human emperor had truly deterred them, and no ancestral king dared to emerge.

The great Holy Lands of the Eastern Wasteland not only successively headed to the Central Province, but some also went to Shaking Light to verify and ask them what secrets were involved, as Shaking Light was already participating.

It was the same in the Southern Ridge and Western Desert. Many immortal lineages were highly concerned, and large numbers of experts crossed over, wanting to investigate thoroughly.

The world was shocked, and everyone paid attention. Especially in the Central Province, the numerous sects and schools were almost boiling with excitement. Having grown up on this land and experienced so much, no one understood better than them what that ancestral temple truly meant.

"A divine dynasty that sought longevity, they held too many secrets, and the ancestral temple was their most sacred place, containing endless divine treasures!" In the past two days, tension had escalated in the broken dragon leyline. The Four Great Divine Dynasties and the Shaking Light Holy Land guarding the area faced immense pressure. With so many people arriving, it was impossible to kill them all.

The world could not be calm. Valuable information recorded in ancient texts began to circulate, revealing that the ancient temple not only contained various insights from past sages but also the true Feathered Ascension Ancient Scripture, carved onto its walls. If the ancient temple had not been destroyed, everything would have been discoverable.

Furthermore, in the past, the Feathered Ascension Divine Dynasty searched throughout the world and even ventured beyond their domain, seeking various immortal materials exclusive to Great Emperors. They wanted to complete a green cauldron, and there might be some holy artifacts in the temple.

Raw blocks of Phoenix Blood Red Gold and Immortal Tear Green Gold might still be displayed within the ancient temple. If found, it would be a major tremor, an unparalleled stroke of luck.

"The first divine dynasty that once ruled half of the Central Province is indeed extraordinary!" Even the Black Emperor was astonished, as some of these secrets it had never even heard of.

"What they wanted to repair were most likely the green copper fragments," Ye Fan said, looking inward at the two old copper pieces in his body. "This means if it were intact, it would be a cauldron."

Besides their own ultimate imperial weapon, the Feathered Ancient Dynasty also possessed a broken yet most mysterious cauldron. This claim shook the ancient races, and after extensive inquiries, they finally learned about the broken green copper cauldron.

No one expected that various rare treasures and the insights of past sages did not drive the ancient races mad. But when the green copper first showed a hint of its existence, it made them restless.

Even though a human Great Emperor had recently manifested, causing the ancient races to tremble, the broken green copper cauldron still made imperial families, royal families, and great clans restless, prompting many to be dispatched!

Of course, they were still very fearful. The sages still did not appear, and no ancestral king dared to step forward, fearing they would truly anger the supreme existence of the human race and be annihilated.

That green cauldron had already existed since ancient times. Even the ancient races did not know how ancient it was; it often appeared briefly before vanishing. Several ancient emperors had pursued it. The broken cauldron had immeasurable value and was rumored to contain the secret of immortal ascension!

"Kid, you have two pieces of green copper on you. When are you returning the one that belongs to this Taoist Master?!" Duan De grabbed Ye Fan and wouldn't let go.

"You can't be so 'Duan De'-like! I clearly obtained it myself, yet you always tried to claim it back then. If you still want it, you can trade it for the Heaven-Devouring Demonic Cover," Ye Fan said.

"This time, when we enter the ancient temple, if there are any more green cauldron fragments, I refuse to believe you'll get them!" Duan De said indignantly.

"This Emperor has calculated with his fingers; that broken cauldron is destined for me." The Black Emperor also came forward, clearly intending to snatch the green copper fragments once they entered the ancestral temple, making it a formidable competitor.

"Damn it, everyone's chattering, and now you're chiming in too. This humble Taoist is trying to gather materials. Entering such an ancient temple is undoubtedly like entering a grand tomb. It requires a basin of 10,000-year-old black dog blood—no, a barrel. Why don't you contribute some?"

"Woof! Woof! Woof!..." The Black Emperor barked wildly, bit fiercely, and started to fight him intensely.

Neither of these two fellows was a good sort. Greedy and shameless, they were naturally at odds, immediately squabbling whenever they met. As the two spirit children would say, they were born to clash.

In the heart of the Central Province, at the broken dragon leyline, the atmosphere was now extremely tense, with a world-shaking battle possibly erupting at any moment. Experts from various human factions and ancient races had arrived, all intending to enter the ancestral temple.

The Four Great Divine Dynasties and the Shaking Light Holy Land disagreed, creating a terrifying standoff. Yet, they themselves found it difficult to quickly enter the ancient temple and retrieve the divine treasures.

"The Feathered Ascension Divine Dynasty has perished! Their relics should belong to everyone under heaven. Everyone should be allowed to enter the ancestral temple, and everything depends on their own destiny."

It was unclear who first shouted these words. Afterward, all major factions and cultivators across the land began shouting the same thing, creating immense pressure. Even the Four Great Divine Dynasties and Shaking Light were on the verge of collapsing under it.

If not for their fear of imperial weapons like Shaking Light's Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron and Great Xia's Grand Emperor Sword, cultivators from all over the world would have long since stormed in. Now, a stalemate had formed.

Negotiations began!

Finally, the Four Great Divine Dynasties and Shaking Light conceded a step, entering negotiations with the major factions. However, their demands were extremely harsh: they claimed 60% of the divine treasures should belong to them, arguing that they were the ones who unearthed the place.

"While they are negotiating, let's prepare quickly. We shouldn't fight battles we're unsure of, so we must have all our materials ready," Qi Luo said.

Soon after, they invited the Old Blind Man and Tu Tian out of seclusion so that the Heaven-Devouring Demonic Pot could be reunited, forming a complete Imperial Weapon!

No one could predict what kind of great battle would occur. They always felt that many matters were related to the Ruthless Emperor, and having her weapon with them would be enough to suppress any situation.

"I have a premonition that after this ultimate battle, we might truly have to leave," Ye Fan said to Pang Bo in a secluded spot.

"Time is short. Let's quickly visit all our old friends, so we don't leave any regrets," Pang Bo said, feeling very reluctant to leave this world.

"Be careful. I think this battle might bring us face-to-face with people like Hua Yunfei, Li Xiaoman, the Shaking Light Holy Son, the Heavenly Sovereign Son, and Huang Xudao. It will be a life-and-death struggle," Ye Fan said gravely.

Negotiations in the Central Province were still ongoing. The various parties reached their first consensus: no one was allowed to bring imperial or holy weapons into the ancestral temple. If anyone damaged the ancient temple, they would be condemned by the whole world!

This was because, according to legend, the ancestral temple contained many valuable wall carvings, which were the essence of insights from past sages. All of them explored the true meaning of longevity, and each piece was of immeasurable value.

More than 200,000 years ago, the Feathered Ascension Divine Dynasty had painstakingly collected them from all over the world, and some were even brought back from beyond their domain. Every word was a pearl, and not a single carving could be lost!

Ye Fan and Pang Bo exchanged glances. It seemed they were bound to encounter formidable enemies in a narrow space, destined for direct, life-and-death combat.

Afterward, the negotiations reached a second consensus: not everyone could enter the Central Province Ancestral Temple. Only sect leaders recognized by all parties were qualified; otherwise, one would have to fight their way in through a bloody path.

The Four Great Divine Dynasties and Shaking Light divided 40% of the entry spots. They refused to budge further, holding firm to their allocation, as naturally, the more experts who entered, the stronger their power would be.