Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 148: Pierce Through the Heavens

The bronze immortal palace was the greatest puzzle in all the history of the Eastern Badlands, it was rumoured that an immortal had forged it but this was simply impossible to prove. It had appeared once in the ancient past but no one knew where it came from.

Ye Fan had decided to let this big secret out in order to create a chance to leave this area.

He could estimate that once this rumour was spread, it would certainly create reverberations in all directions, shaking up the entire land. He could no longer be bothered about this.

Ji Ziyue’s eyes were wide open as she attempted to stop him but it was already too late, he simply ignored her transmissions as he continued to speak.

“Little brat, what are you up to? Once the information spreads, you should know the outcome, didn’t we agree to keep the information under wraps?”

Ji Ziyue was vexed, seeing how Ye Fan ignored her, her fists clenched, she really felt like giving him a good beating.

Ye Fan was very detailed, to the extent of pointing out the location, telling them that it was not far from the Tai Xuan sect and that they could head there to verify it at any time. He had no other options, in order to run for his life, he could only temporarily ignore Ji Ziyue.

“Is there really something like that?” The sacred lady of the Twinkling Brilliance was astonished as she stood up, her jade body glowing, encased in a gentle light like that of a fairy immortal.

“You’re certain?!” Hua Yunfei could no longer maintain his calm as he stood up, staring at Ye Fan.

“Ziyue, was there really such an event?” Ji Haoyue looked towards his sister, he knew that the two had always been together.

The group did not entirely believe in Ye Fan’s words as they looked towards Ji Ziyue, at this point, she could not hide it any longer as she nodded.

“Such an important matter, why didn’t you say it sooner?” Ji Haoyue reprimanded.

“It isn’t anything good, each time the bronze immortal palace appears, so many people die. I wanted to prevent the carnage by hiding it.” Ji Ziyue muttered.

“I forgot to tell all of you, that place is filled with profound earth, thick like clouds and heavy like mountains……” Ye Fan was extremely detailed as he threw out another juicy piece of information.

“What?! That place actually has origin qi of all living things?!”

“That is a divine object for forging artifacts!”

Everyone was astonished as their eyes lit up.

The ‘profound’ referred to the essence of the heavens, the ‘yellow’ meant the marrow of the earth. This meant that the profound earth represents the heaven and the earth.

T/L*: The profound earth in chinese has the literal translation of profound/black and yellow.

“Are you sure?” Hua Yunfei could not remain calm as he moved closer, staring at Ye Fan as he earnestly questioned.

“Of course, I saw it myself.” Ye Fan answered succinctly.

“Where is that lake located?” The eyes of the sacred lady of the Twinkling Brilliance were flashing.

The others began to gather around him.

Since the beginning of the world, the overflow of essence was known as the profound earth, the amount of it was frighteningly pitiful, it could almost be considered to be completely dried up, it was the favourite of peerless experts, a treasure for forging artifacts.

Although the information regarding the Bronze Immortal Palace was rather shocking, it was also too far for them to reach and they could only report this to their elders, becoming a deity that was simply too far out of their reach.

However, the origin qi of all living things was different, it was a priceless treasure that could be used to forge sacred objects, if one was able to obtain it, they could use it for their own benefit.

The fire was lit in everyone’s eyes as they thought of the possibility of forging a top grade weapon.

“What are you up to? You evil person, you’re going to be the death of us!” Ji Ziyue was extremely astute and had noticed that something was amiss as she transmitted to Ye Fan: “You know that the origin qi of all living things has already retreated back into the Bronze Immortal Palace, why did you still bring it up?”

Ji Ziyue had been unsuccessful in requesting for the essence of the origin qi of all living things from Ye Fan several times. She went several times to the lake to gather the profound earth, although she had gained plenty, but due to the sinking of the profound earth, it had finally descended into the bronze palace, thereafter it could no longer be acquired again.

These people began to retreat individually, prepared to report this matter to their elders, this information was simply too important.

Even Ji Haoyue, the sacred lady of the Twinkling Brilliance and Hua Yunfei did not have a choice as they hurriedly left.

Lights seemed to shine from Ji Ziyue’s large eyes, she was like an agile sprite as she scrunched her nose while huffily grabbing onto Ye Fan: “What are you planning to do?”

“Don’t be angry, you’ll get wrinkles.” Ye Fan smiled as he pinched her nose.

“Little kid, your courage has grown a lot.” Ji Ziyue’s teeth could be seen as she prepared herself to teach Ye Fan a lesson.

“Swiftly take out your treasure to absorb the essence of the origin qi of all living things.” Ye Fan whispered.

“What?!” Ji Ziyue was shocked as lights shone from her large eyes.

She had already gathered the origin qi of all living things from the lake but it paled in comparison to the essence of it, only the ‘source root’ of the origin qi of all living things could forge mystical weapons.

She had previously tried every method within her disposal but failed to persuade Ye Fan to hand the ‘source root’ over to her, it was inconceivable that he would suddenly offer it to her.

Ye Fan felt that Ji Ziyue was mischievous but she did not harbour any ill intentions, she had been protecting him this entire time and he was feeling guilty that he would be leaving soon, thus deciding to pass the treasured origin qi of all living things to her as a parting gift.

Although he was unable to control the origin qi of all living things, only being able to only cause a small portion of it to appear, this was more than sufficient for the precious treasure on Ji Ziyue.

“Eh, it’s really the essence!” Ji Ziyue received the ‘source root’ of the origin qi of all living things as her large eyes became crescent moons, little dimples appeared on her face and she appeared like a sprite, prancing and skipping about.

“Focus on cultivation, surpass your brother……” Ye Fan rubbed her head before turning to leave: “I have some matters to attend to, I’ll be returning to the Desolate Peak first.”

Ji Ziyue was astute and had noticed the peculiarity in Ye Fan’s actions, he had spoken of the Bronze Immortal palace out of the blue and after a moment of contemplation, she immediately guessed the reason.

“Little kid, don’t run away……” She hurriedly chased after.

Ye Fan had been mulling over the movement techniques of the crazed old man, although he could not move miles with a single step, his speed had already reached a phenomenal standard, this was a top notch mysterious technique.

Although Ji Ziyue’s cultivation was greater than him, she was unable to keep up as she swiftly lost sight of him.

Ye Fan could faintly hear her shouts: “Little kid, don’t go…….”

He sighed but did not look back, his strength was insufficient and he could only choose to leave this place far behind.

Passing the region where the Desolate Peak was located, he noticed Li Ruyu at the peak of the mountain as he gazed over.

Ye Fan hesitated for a moment before flying to the sky, he believed in the old man and was grateful to him, he did not wish to leave without a sound.

He flew to the Desolate Peak, giving a deep bow before standing straight.

“Are you planning to leave?” Li Ruyu questioned.

Ye Fan nodded.

“Then you should do so, each person has their own Dao to pursue.” The old man did not say much, he had attained great wisdom along the path of cultivation, understanding the Dao through the Desolate Peak, he was really profound in his thinking.

Ye Fan hesitated for a moment before retrieving a Jade bottle, pouring out some divine spring water into a jade dish before presenting it to Li Ruyu: “Many thanks senior, this young one will leave now.”

Having said this, Ye Fan strode through the sky, using the mysterious technique of the crazed old man as he swiftly became a flash of light.

Besides Ji Ziyue and Li Ruyu, there was one other person who had guessed that Ye Fan would be leaving.

When it came to understanding Ye Fan, Li Xiaoman was undoubtedly number one. They had known each other for several years, hearing him mention the Bronze Immortal Palace, she had guessed that he had other motives and watching him leave, she instantly understood that he wanted to flee.

Ye Fan did not tarry any longer as the golden sea of bitterness roiled, lightning and thunder roared as he used all his power, utilising the mysterious movement technique as he swiftly left the Tai Xuan sect.

As for the crazed old man, he was not worried for him. A person at his level of power, no one would be able to harm him even if he was unconscious.

Several days later, Ye Fan arrived at an area tens of states away before finally stopping.

Flying to the northern region of the Eastern Badlands would be wasting countless years of time, this process would also have to be done without any cultivation, Ye Fan simply could not afford to do so.

“Could it be that there really is no other way?” He lamented, the Eastern badlands was simply too vast, this area was merely a small section within the southern region, traversing through the south to reach the north, the distance was simply unimaginable.

When Ye Fan finally stopped, he realised how large of a commotion he had caused, it could be said to have shaken the heavens!

Over the past few days, the news regarding the Bronze Immortal Palace had spread to all the superpowers within the Eastern Badlands, several bigwigs had been shocked into movement.

Swathes of experts could be seen flying through the sky, even those of the demonic race and several prominent figures could be seen.

Amongst them were several bigwigs who had been in closed meditation for a long period of time without showing themselves.

Even so, the most stunning piece of information was recently revealed today!

According to rumours, Nan Guanzheng, an unparalleled exponent of the human race five hundred years ago who had died while seated in a lotus position, had suddenly appeared and arrived at the Tai Xuan sect.

There were also rumours that the Peacock King, an exponent of the demonic race who had swept through the Eastern Badlands eight hundred years ago, had appeared once again within the Wei State.

The validity of this information was questionable but still left people reeling in amazement.

Becoming an immortal, endless experts had this as their final goal, their only objective in life, however, till now, how many people had been able to take this step?

Ancient records had mentioned a few people becoming immortals but these were records without any proof causing endless numbers of cultivators to feel that the road ahead was filled with mystery.

The endless flow of time, following the deaths of one talented individual after another, the ‘immortal’ character grew more and more distant from everyone.

Like the wind in winter together with a pitch black night sky devoid of any moon or stars, making one feel frigid cold and darkness without any hope.

Within the long history of the Eastern badlands, there were several talented figures who had emerged, they seemed to wield the powers of heaven and were geniuses of their time, yet not one of them avoided returning back to the earth.

In the distant past, there were several figures blessed by the heavens, able to grab stars and move moons with phenomenal abilities, in the end, they were also unable to escape from the claws of death.

The powerful Great Emperor of the demonic race from ten thousand years ago, atop the azure skies and looking disdainfully at the land below. The supreme one, there was none comparable to him in his time.

The Eastern Badlands was incredibly vast with countless numbers of demonic divisions, however, they were all subjugated by the Great Emperor who created the imperial court of the demonic race.

However, with the passing of time, he was also unable to escape from the clutches of death.

Since ancient times, there was a legend within the Eastern Badlands, the Bronze Immortal Palace held the chance for one to become an immortal.

To these peerless exponents who are at the apex, they have a fatal attraction towards this matter. It was not surprising that existences like Nangong Zheng and Peacock King have appeared again.