Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 522: Chapter 527: Building Power to Lure the Target

Ye Fan was adamant about not revealing the whereabouts of the Undying Divine Medicine. His words were intense and resolute, clearly showing his mistrust for some of the people within the great hall.

Someone in the Heaven Temple sneered and pressed harder. The murderous intent was like a sharp blade at his throat, chilling to the bone. The situation was extremely perilous, ready to explode at any moment.

At this instant, the monkey had already grabbed the Supreme Evil Weapon, preparing to wreak havoc in the Heaven Temple. The decaying weapon erupted with fierce power.

Many people locked onto Ye Fan. If a battle broke out, they would surely pounce at the first opportunity to snatch the Origin Qi Cauldron.

This was a prime opportunity. Even if he was associated with contemporary Saints, if judged as the inheritor of the Ruthless Emperor, he would find it hard to escape death; the Sacred Lands would not allow him to live. At this time, everything was ripe for the taking, just one step away from action!

“There’s no need for this, everyone. I believe Ye Fan has nothing to do with the Ruthless Emperor; it’s just a coincidence that he obtained the Xuanhuan essence,” the Queen Mother of the West spoke up, stepping in to defend him.

Immediately, an Overlord rebutted, insisting Ye Fan must have obtained the inheritance of the Ruthless Emperor, or else such coincidences wouldn’t happen.

“He accessed the bronze palace safely and acquired the Origin Qi and True Dragon Immortal Medicine! All signs point to him obtaining the Heaven-devouring Demon Scripture!”

The name of the Ruthless Emperor echoed through eternity, and the ancient scriptures left behind had significant implications. Many sneered, continuously pressuring Ye Fan to explain clearly.

Ye Fan stubbornly refused to disclose the whereabouts of the True Dragon Medicine. His tight lips caused many eyes to flash with cold light, making the atmosphere even more tense.

“If you want to seize the Undying Divine Medicine, you’ll have to get past me first!” the monkey declared, brandishing the Supreme Evil Weapon as golden light burst from his eyes.

“It seems everything he’s said is an excuse! The divine medicine of the Heaven-devouring Great Emperor can’t possibly be in the northern region. Killing this inheritor is definitely not a mistake!”

Many people pressed forward, about to take action. All revealed cruel smiles. The murderous intent was like blades cutting through the spring breeze, causing the temperature in the hall to plummet.

Little Kid Ye is really keeping his cool… outside the hall, Li Heishui muttered, sneering.

“Don’t let this get out of hand! If someone really takes action, it will be a big problem!” the Black Emperor fretted.

They knew Ye Fan was building momentum, making the act believable; otherwise, how could he lure out the big fish? These old codgers were as shrewd as ghosts.

The Grand Elders from Wanchu and Purple Mansion were about to take action when, finally, a Peacock King spoke out to mediate, but also demanded to see the True Dragon Medicine.

The monkey nearly tore off the roof, swinging the War Spear like a great club, and a battle was on the verge of breaking out.

It was only then that Ye Fan reluctantly compromised, agreeing to lead the crowd to see the Undying Divine Medicine, but he proposed many conditions.

“That’s more like it! Only then can we determine if what you say is true, otherwise… hehe!” a Grand Elder from Wanchu taunted.

He knew very well that, no matter what, the Undying Divine Medicine would no longer belong to Ye Fan. Once they found out where it grew, everyone would surely seize it.

“Young man, your path is still long, and there are many things to learn.” A Grand Elder from Purple Mansion approached, patting Ye Fan’s shoulder.

“Yes, I’m just a young kid who knows nothing. From now on, I’ll surely learn a lot from all you seniors,” Ye Fan replied, lowering his stance.

“Get lost!” the monkey roared, raising the Supreme Evil Weapon. He really couldn’t stand these Grand Elders.

Ye Fan held him back, stopping him from taking action. If they fell out now, they would definitely suffer a great loss, and all their efforts would be in vain.

Nearby, many Heroic Lords showed murderous intent but couldn’t act hastily, knowing that this was a Fighting Saint Ape and fearing they might provoke other Ancient Royal Clans.

“I must first declare that place is not a good one. If you want to go, you do so at your own risk…” Ye Fan began, then proceeded to drag his feet, even being nitpicky and endlessly stalling, making some notable figures want to slap him.

Everyone saw him endlessly blocking and stalling, unwilling to disclose the location. They were already losing patience and becoming more convinced that the True Dragon Medicine indeed existed, wanting to go as soon as possible.

In many people’s view, if a cultivator from the Four Extremes secret boundary could harvest it, how could they, as Overlords, be inferior?

People are truly strange. The more you block them, the more interested they become, and the more certain they are that there’s no danger… Li Heishui muttered, almost speechless.

“Alas, many things have to work in reverse!” the Black Emperor also grumbled.

“Everyone, don’t be too impatient. It’s currently the Yaochi Grand Gathering, so why not wait until after it’s over to go?” Ye Fan said, still stalling.

“Hmph! I’m afraid you’ll escape before the Yaochi Grand Gathering ends!” someone spoke coldly.

“You’re overthinking. I just feel going now isn’t quite proper; after all, the Yaochi Grand Gathering is still ongoing,” Ye Fan argued earnestly.

“There’s an Array Master here. As long as it’s in the northern region, opening a Domain Gate takes but an instant; it won’t take much time at all.”

“This Peach Blossom Festival was initially to view strange black stones and such. If we can also see the Undying Divine Medicine now, wouldn’t it be even more wonderful? It would surely be a successful gathering.”

Everyone spoke up, ultimately insisting on seeing the True Dragon Immortal Medicine immediately.

“But, I still feel…” Ye Fan continued, hemming and hawing, finding various excuses, still unwilling to move.

“How can you have so many reasons?!” Many people couldn’t stand him; they had never seen someone stall so much and were eager to shut him up.

“Kid, you’re courting death!” Finally, someone couldn’t hold back anymore, thinking he was obstructing them and had no intention of leading them there.

BOOM!

A large hand slammed forward, emitting a dirt-yellow light, attempting to crush Ye Fan alive.

BANG!

The monkey intervened, his golden fist smashing out like a massive hammer, colliding with the large hand.

SPURT!

That person coughed up a large mouthful of blood, and numerous cracks appeared all over his body. The large hand instantly turned into a pile of mangled flesh, losing all shape. His body was sent flying hundreds of feet away, crashing into a wall.

Everyone’s expressions changed. They were shocked that a half-step sovereign was almost killed by the monkey’s slap and were all amazed by the terror of the Fighting Saint Ape tribe.

“Show disrespect again, and I’ll annihilate both your body and spirit.” The monkey swung the large rod in his hand.

“This is excessively audacious! So what if the Ancient Clans are to emerge? Do we allow a mere monkey to act so arrogantly?”

“Daring to make a move in the Yaochi Heavenly Palace! Let us join forces to annihilate him!”

Someone in the shadows transmitted a voice full of murderous intent, pressing step by step. They intended to incite others to wipe out the monkey and his companions.

Ye Fan figured the situation had reached the right point and couldn’t be pushed further, or else it would truly be overdoing things. He stepped forward, showing a reluctant expression, and agreed to set off immediately.

Of course, he reiterated that the road ahead was dangerous, life and death were their own responsibility, and warned them not to lose their lives.

“No need for your concern!” Many were already annoyed with him; if not for the monkey beside him, they would have sealed his mouth first.

“Better worry about yourself! If you’re connected to the Ruthless Emperor, not even the protection of a contemporary Saint could save you! We’ll cut you down, body and soul!” someone snarled, their murderous intent exposed.

Ye Fan sneered inwardly but showed nothing outwardly, responding with an air of helplessness.

A stalk of Undying Divine Medicine was about to emerge, one personally planted by the Ruthless Emperor over two hundred thousand years ago—a relic comparable to a deity’s treasure!

Many cultivators were nervous. When the Domain Gate opened, a line of people entered successively, none wanting to fall behind.

Ye Fan was amazed. Indeed, many remarkable hermits in this world remained unmoved upon hearing of the Undying Divine Medicine. They sat in the Heaven Temple, never even stepping out.

However, the vast majority were tempted and traversed the void together.

“If you deceive the many Heroic Lords, you understand what kind of fate awaits…” Someone secretly transmitted a warning.

A flash of light appeared ahead, revealing a pure white expanse, and cold air rushed to meet them. This was a vast ice field, at a high altitude, covered by ice and snow all year round—a boundless stretch of white.

“”This is…?”” came the stunned whispers. Everyone was taken aback; many recognized this place.

The Jiang Family members had peculiar expressions, behaving most unusually, because this place had connections with them.

Seventy to eighty thousand years ago, this place was an endless expanse of ice mountains, soaring into the clouds, majestic and magnificent, stretching on and on.

However, during that time, a great chaos occurred. Almost all Sacred Lands participated in the war, and a peerless divine king from the Jiang Clan, wielding an Extreme Dao Holy Weapon, directly flattened this place!

That battle was earth-shattering. The Ancient Sacred Land on this ice field was thus erased, everything reduced to ashes under the Hengyu Holy Furnace. It was precisely that battle that elevated people’s fear of a Great Emperor’s Holy Weapon to a brand new level—it was powerful enough to destroy a mighty Sacred Land!

“The ancient Sacred Land—the ruins of the Netherworld God Palace!”

“Why would the Undying Divine Medicine be here?”

People were puzzled, all looking to Ye Fan, waiting for him to provide a reasonable explanation.

Deep within the ice field, after traveling a great distance, a snowy mountain range came into view. It covered an area that seemed to span many tens of miles and was the only remaining mountain chain, home to the Great Sect, the Ice and Snow Palace.

“Brother Ape, how are the relations among your Ancient Royal Clans?” Ye Fan asked secretly.

“Quite okay,” the monkey replied.

Ye Fan relaxed significantly. “In a while, we might disturb an Ancient King. If we cannot escape, you’ll need to put in some effort then…”

He secretly communicated with the monkey, discussing various aspects along the way.

Of course, this was not a foolproof plan; disturbing the slumber of an Ancient Royal Clan would undoubtedly invite a monumental disaster. Enraged ancient creatures might recognize no kin.

However, this time Ye Fan felt confident because the Black Emperor had grasped a fragment of the Void Emperor’s array patterns, specifically for activating a Domain Gate.

Black Emperor… Along the way, he also constantly communicated with the big black dog, preparing to traverse space.

They did not ascend to the Ice and Snow Palace but directly bypassed the back mountain to proceed to the tranquil land of the dragon vein.

“Everyone, this place is very dangerous; we have no need to take such risks…” Ye Fan spoke.

“Less nonsense! Hurry and lead the way!” a Grand Elder from Wanchu snapped, nearly dropping his facade, growing restless as they approached the Undying Divine Medicine.

At this moment, all the Overlords were also very agitated, each one eager to seize the legendary Immortal Treasure.

“Old undying one, if you die down there, it has nothing to do with me!” Ye Fan said coldly.

“You…” The Grand Elder hadn’t expected Ye Fan to dare retort.

Ye Fan repeatedly emphasized the dangers of this place, claiming that if problems arose, it would not be his responsibility. The more he insisted, the more everyone wanted to proceed, believing in the real presence of the Undying Medicine.

“It’s here!”

Ye Fan guided everyone into the Great Snow Mountain, arriving at a place frequented by snow apes. Then, he broke through the ice and snow, finding the entrance to the Underground Palace.

“Dragon Qi…” everyone exclaimed.

Within the Underground Palace, waves of Dragon Qi surged out, incomparably noble, auspicious qi taking the form of rainbows and dragons.

“Indeed, a supreme treasure land, most suited for the growth of True Dragon Divine Medicine!”

Many showed excitement. By now, nearly everyone believed the Ruthless Great Emperor’s Undying Divine Medicine was planted here.

“Everyone, do you now believe me?” Ye Fan said, seemingly reluctant.

“Young man, you should have been this sensible sooner,” a Grand Elder from Purple Mansion said, tapping Ye Fan’s shoulder with a mocking tone.

“True Dragon Divine Medicine, heh heh!” Several Grand Elders from Wanchu came forward before the other Peacock Kings, glancing at Ye Fan dismissively, their faces full of mockery.

“The young man did well!” one of them in the center also stepped forward, laughing heartily as he patted Ye Fan’s shoulder.