Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 261: Chapter 266: The Resurrected Holy Body Remains

The Bronze Bell swayed gently, the Ancient Cauldron floated heavily, and the Golden Divine Tower shone brightly, making the Ninth Treasure Hall a dazzling sight. Various rare treasures glittered. They were clearly not ordinary objects. Many were Weapons personally forged by great figures, radiating terrifying waves and shining brilliantly.

Yet none of these could attract Ye Fan’s attention; his eyes were fixed on that dry corpse, an inexplicable Qi Mechanism drawing them together.

He seemed to see another version of himself, his bloodline withered, sitting in meditation until he transformed into a cold corpse, having passed away in cultivation here.

This was a strange illusion generated by the contact between similar entities, giving him an unusual feeling. It was as if his Heart Spirit had traveled back to ancient times, merging into this corpse, experiencing an emotion.

Much later, Ye Fan awoke as if from a dream and stepped forward, one step at a time.

No one knew how many years had passed, yet this corpse remained intact. It sat among the heaps of treasure, lacking Divine Radiance, but it was more captivating than all the other treasures. Withered flesh and strong bones held an immortal power that seemed to transcend time.

This person had not aged at the moment of death, remaining in a middle-aged state. Even his hair was black and thick, cascading over the dried-up body. The corpse’s back was as straight as a True Dragon soaring through the skies, imparting a sense of eternal strength. Its head was not bowed but gazed proudly ahead.

BANG.

As Ye Fan approached within a mere ten feet, the remains of the Ancient Desolation corpse unexpectedly trembled, and the light from the surrounding treasures dimmed.

The people behind him were startled and hastily retreated, their faces showing disbelief.

Only Ye Fan stood firm, unmoved. He sensed no murderous intent or danger.

"What’s going on? Little kid Ye, don’t go any closer!" Tu Fei called out.

"It’s no problem!" Ye Fan stepped forward, coming before the Ancient Desolation Holy Body Remains and observing them quietly.

BANG.

Once more, the dried-up Holy Body Remains shook, and some nearby treasures even shattered. This cold corpse was like an indestructible Divine Statue.

"Why is this happening? Is he possibly still alive?" Tu Fei felt a chill run down his spine.

Yan Ruyu shook her head, saying, "Impossible. He can’t be alive. No one in this world can live for so long. The Green Flood Dragon King speculates that this skeleton has existed for tens of thousands of years."

The large black dog’s eyes sparkled, and he said, "This isn’t a sacred body of Great Success. Otherwise, with one tremor, those treasures would have turned into dust."

BANG.

The Holy Body Remains shook yet again.

A flash of green light appeared. A green lotus materialized beside Ye Fan, possessing only three leaves. It subtly resonated with the saying, ’Dao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things.’

SWISH.

The green lotus moved, instantly disappearing. It had entered into the Ancient Desolation Holy Body Remains, vanishing without a trace.

"What the #$%&... A monster! Is it reanimating? Are you okay, little kid Ye?!" Tu Fei shouted.

Yan Ruyu and Qin Yao’s expressions also changed. Could this cold corpse truly still possess life? How was this possible? No one in this world could live for tens of thousands of years.

The large black dog’s large, bell-like eyes widened in surprise and doubt, his bald tail standing upright.

"I’m fine! Don’t come over!"

Ye Fan was equally shocked. The green lotus that accompanied his Wheel and Sea had unexpectedly rushed into this corpse.

At this moment, he sensed a frozen Wheel and Sea. It was a place of desolate silence, where his green lotus bloomed, suffusing it with green light. It was also a Golden Sea of Suffering, though it was nearly dry. Its residual golden splendor had hardened, no longer forming a sea but resembling parched, yellow earth.

These remains... they truly are an Indestructible Body... His heart trembled; not only did the exterior look immortal, but so did the interior. It had only shriveled, losing its life and turning into a dried corpse.

SWISH.

Part of Ye Fan’s Heart Spirit seemed to leave his body, entering the green lotus and sinking into this corpse. It was as if his soul had left his body.

How can this be? I’ve entered the other’s body...

Ye Fan did not understand why this was happening, and it left him deeply shocked.

Since ancient times, people did not know what would happen if two sacred bodies met, as such constitutions are extremely rare. After countless eons, understanding of them remained limited. It was unimaginable that Ye Fan’s meeting with a sacred body’s skeleton could cause such an inexplicable situation.

In the desiccated Wheel and Sea, the green lotus swayed, casting specks of green brilliance and diffusing a trace of vitality. Ye Fan’s heart trembled. He felt he could activate this body.

Vitality spread through the stagnant Wheel and Sea. That dried Golden Sea seemed to gain a trace of life essence. Naturally, all of this was due to the green lotus. The Golden Sea produced a slight ripple, diffusing a bit of divine energy, transforming this human secret boundary from darkness to brightness.

What is happening? Ye Fan’s Heart Spirit sank into the green lotus, not preventing this from occurring, but observing calmly.

Simultaneously, in Ye Fan’s own body, his Seas of Bitterness radiated dazzlingly. The Golden Sea surged, lightning intertwined, and life essence boiled. He clearly sensed the changes within himself and had not lost contact with his own body. His Heart Spirit seemed to be split in two, residing in both physical shells.

The green lotus transferred his divine energy, injecting it into these remains. The vitality in the dried-up Wheel and Sea became increasingly abundant, as if it were about to awaken.

Finally, in the Wheel and Sea of the Holy Body Remains, waves appeared, and golden tides surged.

Ye Fan was truly astonished. A skeleton, cold for so long, dead for an unknown number of years, was actually experiencing such a transformation. It left him in disbelief.

How is this possible? He’s already dead! How did I activate his Golden Sea again?!

At this moment, the few people not far away were also very surprised. Right then, they saw the dry body sitting among the treasures begin to shine brightly. The Holy Body Remains appeared like a god, emitting a dreamlike radiance. Its Undying Golden Body glittered as if it were about to resurrect.

"Little brother Ye, are you alright?" Yan Ruyu’s skin was as clear as crystal. Her palm shone brilliantly, ready to deploy her peak weapon.

"Little kid Ye, what’s happening? How do you feel? Hurry back!" Tu Fei also spoke.

"Ye Fan, what’s wrong?" Qin Yao asked.

With part of his Heart Spirit immersed in the green lotus and part in his own body, Ye Fan was keenly aware of all this.

"I’m fine. Please don’t make a move. Let me carefully comprehend this."

"Once the sacred body achieves some level of success, it becomes indestructible and can be refined into a Great Artifact. It also possesses many hidden secrets," the big black dog muttered.

No need for him to say; everyone present already knew the sacred body could be refined into a Supreme Weapon. The Green Flood Dragon King hadn’t acted because he wanted to understand other secrets, perhaps to explore some Holy Body Phenomenon.

BANG.

The Ancient Desolation Holy Body Remains lightly trembled. A blinding light flared in its Wheel and Sea secret realm. As the green lotus swayed, the dry Golden Sea grew brighter, its waves surging violently.

Ye Fan truly couldn’t believe this was just a corpse. It feels so much like my own body. Why is this happening?

Suddenly, he discovered something within the Seas of Bitterness: a cracked bell, a broken Battle Halberd...

Ye Fan’s heart stirred. These were the dead person’s Weapons, which had decayed in the Seas of Bitterness.

With a divine bell overhead and a Battle Halberd in hand, dominating the world—one could imagine the grace of the sacred body wielding these two Weapons!

Even the Weapons are destroyed, yet the remains are intact. This body is indeed powerful! Ye Fan was quite amazed.

Clearly, the Battle Halberd and bell couldn’t be peak weapons, or they would have endured eternally.

He carefully searched, hoping to find something valuable within the Wheel and Sea.

BOOM.

The Ancient Desolation Holy Body Remains quaked, causing the waves in the Wheel and Sea to become fiercer.

Nearby, everyone was utterly astonished and involuntarily retreated a few steps.

Now, energy circulated within this skeleton, making it appear alive. Even the shriveled flesh now bore a crystalline sheen. It was wrapped in rings of light, looking infinitely sacred. It sat there with a dignified presence, like an immortal god!

RUMBLE. RUMBLE. RUMBLE.

In the Wheel and Sea of the Holy Body Remains, several threads of lightning interwove, making the Golden Sea even more resplendent.

SWISH.

With a flash of light, the green lotus sank into the sea, swaying gloriously as if it wanted to root itself there. Ye Fan’s heart tightened. This is my mysterious divine lotus. If it takes root here, what does that mean?

BOOM.

Suddenly, the divine energy nurtured within the Wheel and Sea surged into the limbs and bones of this body, like a torrent.

Ye Fan immediately developed a bizarre illusion. This corpse feels like my own body. I feel as if I can control it.

The green lotus swayed, emerald light flashed. With a thought from him, a finger gently twitched!

This wasn’t his finger, but the finger of these remains, yet it moved under his will.

The green lotus swayed, rooting itself in the Wheel and Sea. Emerald light spread out, shaking out even more divine energy. With a thought, Ye Fan suddenly raised an arm of the corpse.𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Nearby, everyone, including the big black dog, was startled. The sacred body, quiescent for so long, had actually moved!

BOOM.

More divine energy shook out from the Wheel and Sea. As Ye Fan’s thoughts flickered, the corpse suddenly stood up, moving its arms and legs without any hindrance.

"This is... Heavens, what’s happening?" Tu Fei was dumbfounded.

Yan Ruyu’s palm shone brilliantly. Extreme Dao Power burst forth, pressing forward.

"Don’t attack! I can’t quite explain what’s happening, but there won’t be any danger!" Ye Fan’s true self hurriedly spoke, stopping the others.

Simultaneously, his Heart Spirit within the remains felt perfectly natural, as if he were inside his own body, with no uncomfortable sensations.

Under the Extreme Dao Power, with a thought from him, CLANG! CLANG! echoed from the Wheel and Sea. The cracked Golden Divine Bell flew out and hovered above its head, rising and falling. At the same time, a broken Green Gold Battle Spear appeared in its hand, tremendously heavy, with terrifying ripples of power emanating from it.

"Ye Fan, you... what have you done? How has this corpse come to life?" Tu Fei retreated in shock.

The big black dog’s eyes also showed uncertainty, and he said, "Damn it, the sacred body is the most mysterious. Even a corpse is this strange!"

Although Yan Ruyu withdrew her Extreme Dao Power, the brilliance in her palm didn’t fade; she remained vigilant.

Ye Fan’s true self stood facing the remains. They looked at each other. It was a strange sensation because, at this moment, both were him.

Suddenly, his heart jolted. The divine energy from the Wheel and Sea within the Ancient Desolation Holy Body Remains overflowed and began to circulate along a mysterious pathway!

With the damaged Golden Divine Bell overhead and the fractured Green Gold Battle Spear in hand, the remains (controlled by Ye Fan) exuded a sense of the Dao, and its Combat Power surged overwhelmingly. This shriveled body, immortal and indestructible, had been preserved to this day. Its divine energy circulated without hindrance, exceptionally smoothly.

This is a kind of Great Dao nine secret arts! I might obtain some sort of inheritance...

Ye Fan was shaken. If the Wheel and Sea secret realm is like this, might the other secret boundaries of the body also be similar? These remains could be an invaluable treasure!