# Chapter 1114: Half-Year Period
"Immortal!"
Just this single word uttered caused the heavens to collapse, the Great Dao to conceal itself, the stars to tremble, and the cosmos to rumble.
A mysterious force surged upward, sweeping across the domain battlefield, startling two ancient saints lingering beyond the heavens who turned and fled in terror.
Meanwhile, a small metal boat about ten feet long tore through the void in the first instant, entering the dark universe to evade this divine sound, as if greatly shaken.
"Could there still be a living Human Clan Great Emperor on this ancient star?"
This was a deterrent, causing several ancient sages who had come from other star domains to shudder—truly earth-shattering, shaking the entire starry sky.
"In the present age, there should be no Great Emperor. The last Great Emperor ten thousand years ago also passed away. How could there be an aura of this level?"
The domain sages murmured. Three or four of them had appeared in this star domain, but had never descended to the ground, observing from beyond the heavens all these days.
"According to legend, in the current heavens, there are no Great Emperors left in the universe. How could someone like this suddenly appear? If someone were to attain the Dao in this generation, one could tell from afar that this ancient star is extraordinary."
Clearly, none of these people were weaklings—how else could they engage in interstellar travel? These were super sages capable of roaming the cosmos.
"There has been no Emperor under the entire starry sky for many years, and it will continue to be so. This was a prediction made by the greatest sage, highly credible. Why is this ancient star like this?"
"Now, to fight for the right to enter the Immortal Domain, the great existences among the saints will all rush here. Why does the aura of a Great Emperor appear?"
"If the path to immortality proves false, then for a long time to come, the ancient sages of the entire universe will compete for the opportunity to become Emperor first. There will inevitably be a magnificent and turbulent collision."
The Ancient Forbidden Land transmitted just a single word, shaking the starry sky beyond the domain, causing several sages to be uncertain and afraid to descend.
Ye Fan's face was full of shock. The Ancient One had appeared, but why had she only spoken such a single word? Today, it was finally confirmed—she was a woman. Her heavenly voice stirred the heart, yet carried an inviolable majesty!
Through the hazy mist, anyone who had cultivated the Heavenly Eye could see a slender figure suspended above the abyss, her gaze cold and indifferent, yet also carrying a certain detachment and transcendence.
Many cultivators from the Human Clan had arrived, all kneeling down, shouting the words "Great Emperor" as they begged her to leave the forbidden zone and protect the Human Clan.
As for the Ancient Clan, not a single one appeared. They had all fled at the first moment, not even the ancient saints daring to show themselves, because the battle at the Bronze Immortal Hall had left too deep an impression on them.
In that battle, the Ancient One had annihilated a team of ancient saints. Even with three Great Saints stationed there, even holding an Extreme Imperial Ancient Emperor Weapon, it was useless—they could only flee in panic.
In the eyes of many Ancient Clan members, the Ancient One seemed deliberately hostile toward them, with no goodwill at all. Coming before her was seeking death, so not a single ancient saint dared to appear.
"Supreme Great Emperor..." Huahua's small face was pale as he communicated with his spiritual power, his whole body trembling uncontrollably. After all, he was too young—how could seeing such an existence not shake him?
Unfortunately, no matter how much he spoke, the Ancient One did not utter another word. She only silently gazed at Ye Fan, seeing through his body, lost in thought.
Ye Fan's body turned cold, cold sweat pouring from his pores. He was being stared at by the Ancient One!
The Ancient One's gaze swept from the Green Copper Cauldron inside him, to the Mother Qi of All Things, then to the Immortal Treasure Diagram, one by one, as solid as substance, like two swords cutting through him, making his bones ache.
Ye Fan had wanted to borrow her authority to intimidate the Ancient Clan, but he had truly drawn out the Ancient One, and now she was fixated on him. This made him feel something was wrong, like he had brought fire upon himself.
"The Immortal Path..." Only after a long time did the Ancient One shift her gaze, uttering these two words again. Her voice was melodious, like immortal music from the nine heavens, making everyone prick up their ears, wanting to hear what came next.
The Ancient One had mentioned the Immortal Path—this was astonishing! A Great Emperor-level master of a forbidden zone, any word she spoke could shake the star domain.
However, many did not hear what followed. The mist turned into ribbon-like black fog, swirling around the Nine Sacred Mountains, making her figure appear even more slender and unattainable.
She slowly descended, sinking into the eternal darkness, entering the abyss below, no longer manifesting.
Huahua's little bald head was shiny. Seeing the Ancient One sink down, he immediately returned to his usual nature. He looked tender and cute, but was actually a clever little imp, constantly babbling nonsense.
"Supreme Great Emperor, go well. I admire you endlessly..."
Suddenly, his little face turned bitter, pale, his big eyes wide open. He exclaimed in shock to Ye Fan: "Master, she spoke to me! Did you hear it?"
"No, what did your spiritual sense perceive?" Ye Fan showed surprise, looking at the others, who also showed no abnormality, clearly not having heard anything.
"She let out a faint sigh, feeling lost, and only said three words: 'All wrong.' What does that mean?" Huahua muttered softly, his voice cut off by Ye Fan's Golden Sacred Domain.
"All wrong..." Ye Fan murmured to himself, a huge wave rising in his heart. What did this mean?
"Let's go!" Ye Fan grabbed Huahua and decisively boarded the shiny spaceship, entering the domain gate in the first instant, disappearing from this place.
That day, turmoil arose everywhere. The Ancient One had been summoned by Ye Fan and his disciple, seemingly indirectly proving that he really had a connection with her. The Ancient Clan grew uneasy.
"He really can summon the Ancient One! This means his two previous borrowings of the path there were not without reason. This..."
Many were stunned, all sides astonished.
Especially the Ancient Clan, whose hearts grew weak. This was another indirect proof that she might be a Human Clan Great Emperor, alive to this day. If she was displeased with them, it would be a great disaster.
Ye Fan returned to Heavenly Village, recounting all the information he had obtained, leaving the group stunned. What did she mean by "all wrong"?
"She really might be the Ruthless One. Thinking that a Great Emperor is still alive makes my little heart pound nonstop. I'm never going to the Southern Domain again!" Duan De said, feeling guilty.
"You've done too many wicked deeds, even daring to dig up her Dao field. Now you're in trouble. Keep the Devouring Demon Jar well—who knows when it might deal with you." Black Emperor said with schadenfreude.
"Uncle Duan, your nephew is willing to share your burden. Give me that jar, I don't mind!" Huahua said with sparkling big eyes.
"Damn it, this little thief is inherently evil. No outsider taught him to be bad." Duan De said.
"Daoist Duan, why don't you come with me? I think there will be endless great tombs along the way for you to plunder." Ye Fan said with a smile.
"This poor Daoist isn't going anywhere. Attaining immortality and building the Dao lies in the ancient times. I missed the opening of the Immortal Path last time. In this life, I want to be the first to rush in—I can't make another mistake!" He said very piously.
"The strongest trial in history—this is a path where countless heroes have shed blood. Even three of the strongest Sacred Bodies died in battle. It's incredibly brutal. You must think carefully—once you enter, there's no turning back!" The old master of the Extraordinary Scholars Mansion said to Ye Fan.