Chapter 131: The Great Accomplished Saint Body, Storming the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest

At the moment this man appeared, Ye Fan felt his sacred blood within him seemed drawn by some force, instantly boiling with fervor.

"Ancient Sacred Body!" Ye Fan’s expression changed drastically as he blurted out. He knew that only a sacred body of the same origin and lineage could cause his sacred blood to surge so intensely.

Clearly, this man must also possess the Ancient Sacred Body, and had perhaps advanced further along its path than Ye Fan himself.

Duan De and the Black Emperor, upon hearing Ye Fan’s exclamation, breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that the Sacred Body lineage, since the ancient times, had always taken the protection of the human race as its mission and never killed innocents indiscriminately.

The newcomer chuckled softly, nodded at Ye Fan, and spoke:

“You are quite impressive. Although I do not know what cultivation method you have practiced, you have broken the shackles of heaven and earth. Very good! Excellent! The Sacred Body lineage still has successors.”

Ye Fan hurried forward to salute respectfully. “Ye Fan pays respects to the elder! Forgive my failure to welcome you properly.”

Duan De and the others also stepped forward to pay their respects. After all, the Sacred Body lineage had great achievements for humanity, and they dared not be disrespectful.

Only Shi Yi wore a confused expression. Though he followed suit with the salutation, he did not understand what the Ancient Sacred Body truly was.

After all, when he had buried himself back then, the great era’s conflicts had not yet begun.

He was unaware of the special physique left behind by the people of Shi Village after cultivating the Nine-turn Profound Skill.

Looking at Ye Fan’s respectful demeanor, the newcomer smiled and said, “Young friend, you have come here twice, quite bold indeed. Aren’t you afraid of encountering the wild slaves and losing your life in vain?”

Ye Fan was startled. The first time he descended here on the Nine Dragons Coffin, he had his life force inexplicably drained. Thankfully, he and Pang Bo had obtained elixirs and spiritual springs that saved them, but their companions had grown old and frail.

This time, to evade the pursuit of various powers, he had reluctantly come here once more.

But this Sacred Body elder seemed to know of his two arrivals. How could he know? Could it be that he was...?

Ye Fan’s face changed drastically as he warily looked at the man and hesitated before asking, “Elder, how do you know I have come here twice? Could it be that you are the master of this Ancient Forbidden Land?”

At these words, Duan De and the others’ expressions shifted slightly as they looked cautiously at the newcomer.

The man shook his head with a smile. “I am not the master of this place. You need not think wildly. I was once rescued by the owner of this Ancient Forbidden Land and have been residing here temporarily.”

Ye Fan and the others were surprised at his frank admission of living within the forbidden land but felt somewhat relieved.

“May I ask, young friends, why have you risked coming here?” The Sacred Body resident suddenly asked with curiosity.

Ye Fan and the others exchanged glances. Duan De pondered for a moment, then nodded solemnly.

Clearing his throat, Ye Fan straightforwardly explained their reasons for coming, withholding nothing.

They could tell this Sacred Body had no ill intentions, and they trusted that with the pride of the Sacred Body lineage, he would never forcibly seize their immortal artifacts.

Upon hearing that even the beings within the forbidden land nearly emerged over the artifact they carried, the man’s face darkened with anger as he cursed, “Do these forbidden zones think our human race has no defenders? Were it not for the orders of a certain elder, I would have entered the forbidden zones to slay those supreme beings!”

Ye Fan and the others were stunned. The Black Emperor stammered, “Elder, could it be that you have... attained the Great Completion of the Sacred Body?”

The Sacred Body smiled faintly, “Thanks to an elder who helped me escape the misfortune of old age, my combat strength has long since recovered. I am not afraid of them.”

Then he sighed deeply and said sombrely, “It is a pity that heaven does not favor us Sacred Bodies, otherwise we would have become emperors and would not fear those ancient tomb-dwelling corpses.”

Ye Fan’s lips twitched but he said nothing.

“Which generation of the Sacred Body are you from? May I ask?” The Black Emperor suddenly inquired, wanting to know the man’s true origins.

The man pondered for a long moment before replying helplessly, “It is too long ago to recall, but when I attained the Great Completion of the Sacred Body, I once fought the Eternal Heavenly Sovereign.”

“The elder is from the mythic era? That’s impossible! How have you survived so long?” The Black Emperor was shocked, knowing well that the Eternal Heavenly Sovereign was a great human emperor from the mythic age.

Ye Fan, however, showed no surprise. With the recent appearance of two immortals and the possible existence of the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, encountering an ancient relic still alive was not so astonishing.

The man nodded, “Perhaps. I have been trapped in chaos for too long to remember clearly.”

The group talked for a long time. In the end, the man did not inquire about the cultivation method suitable for the Sacred Body that Ye Fan mentioned, and then took his leave.

No one knew that within the ancient abyss, a figure surrounded by a purple light barrier sighed deeply. A faint voice came from within the barrier: “A similar flower, huh? Brother! I will find you...”

Time passed gradually, and years slipped by.

Unable to venture outside, Ye Fan and the others trained with all their might. Yet, despite their exceptional talents, their progress was limited.

Ye Fan had only reached the third turn of the Nine-turn Profound Skill, barely able to contend with powerful beings. Shi Yi was at a similar level.

Duan De and the Black Emperor made even less progress, leaving one man and one dog frustrated.

One day, Duan De approached Ye Fan and said bluntly, “Ye, I want to leave this place. Our cultivation here is too slow. I want to go somewhere—perhaps there is a way for us to improve our strength greatly.”

Ye Fan was taken aback. “Where? If it’s dangerous, we’ll go together!”

“The Ten-Thousand Dragon Nest,” Duan De said each word deliberately.

“The Ten-Thousand Dragon Nest? The forbidden land of the Ancient Kings in Central Continent? The lair of the Eternal Dragon Emperor?” At this moment, the big black dog, overhearing their conversation, ran over and asked in shock.

Duan De nodded solemnly.

“You’re crazy! That place holds the Emperor Weapon, the Ten-Thousand Dragon Bell, and countless experts sealed by the Purple Dragon Clan. You’re going to get yourself killed!” The Black Emperor stared at Duan De in disbelief.

“But the rumors say that place also has the Elixir of Immortality and endless heavenly materials and earthly treasures. If we can get them, our cultivation will skyrocket!” Duan De hesitated but resolved firmly.

“Go! Anyone who tries to stop us, kill them!” Shi Yi, newly arrived, spoke coldly. As a dual-pupil, he feared nothing. An ancient royal clan meant little to him.

The Black Emperor rolled his eyes and glared at this arrogant little guy, then sighed, “Fortunately, these past few years I’ve become more skilled at carving array formations. Otherwise, it would be hard even to go to Central Continent.”

After some discussion, the four decided to rely on the Black Emperor’s unreliable arrays to secretly venture to the Ten-Thousand Dragon Nest in search of treasure. Since those ancient royal clans were still sealed away, exercising caution gave them a chance to obtain treasures.

Thus, the three men and one dog stealthily left the Ancient Forbidden Land, crossing the void with the Black Emperor’s arrays toward Central Continent.

Meanwhile, Chen Xing traveled the vast Northern Dipper region with two little companions for several years.

To many, this seemed impossible, given the immense size of the East, West, South, and North domains; ordinary people might never leave a single territory in a lifetime.

Yet to Chen Xing, it was as effortless as a leisurely stroll, posing no hindrance whatsoever.