Chapter 1134: Primordial Life Stone Battle
In the dark universe, one massive warship after another flashed with silver radiance, their cold metallic luster chilling to the bone as they sailed in an orderly formation toward a stretch of star sea.
Though this fleet appeared imposing up close, it was nothing compared to the vastness of the cosmos. Many star domains remained unchanged since antiquity, with desolation as their eternal theme.
"Target acquired!"
The large screen displayed a fleet of warships, with a golden vessel at the center measuring thousands of zhang in length. It was inscribed with Dao patterns, ancient and majestic.
"Leave none alive. Kill them all!" cried Fan Tian. His purple warship blazed with brilliant light as it charged forward first, firing tens of thousands of beams to bombard the enemy.
"Attack the flagship. Once we seize the Primordial Life Stone, we can refine the ultimate evolution liquid. Hope is within reach." Fan Zhou waved his hand mercilessly, issuing the final command.
In this star domain, beams of light flew in all directions, warships exploded, and massive luminous spheres transformed into a dazzling radiance that swept across the starfield.
"Boom!"
A small planet exploded, its terrifying light engulfing the starfield ahead, followed by an even more violent energy storm.
Entire fleets were swallowed by flames, reduced to cosmic dust. Large swaths of territory became death zones as both sides engaged in fierce battle.
"Fan Zhou, you've overreached. Do you want an irreconcilable war with us, the Primordial Demon Sea?" A majestic voice came from within the golden sacred vessel.
"Spare me your nonsense. How did you chase my niece earlier? You provoked us first. If you don't offer a divine mineral today, none of you will leave alive!" Fan Zhou shouted.
On the Fan family's side, two sacred vessels raised massive light barriers, blocking all attacks. Their enemies were not so fortunate—warships exploded and disintegrated one after another.
The usually cold universe now boiled over. Countless beams of light spread, affecting many surrounding small planets, which exploded continuously, forming a terrifying storm.
Ye Fan watched calmly. Against attacks from sacred vessel warships, perhaps only a Sage could withstand them. If he engaged in long-range combat, he would surely fall.
These warships possessed immense power, different from other sacred weapons. They were designed for long-range warfare, a perfect fusion of Dao and technology.
This was a massacre, as the two sides were unevenly matched. How could a damaged sacred ship withstand the assault of two sacred artifacts?
"Boom!"
No blood flowed, no bones flew, but it was even more brutal. When warships disintegrated, nothing remained—everyone turned to ashes.
This was a brutal battle. The Primordial Demon Sea suffered heavy losses. With such a disparity in strength, lives were extinguished in the flames, souls turned to smoke.
Ye Fan remained silent. This star domain was no less fierce than the Big Dipper, perhaps even more cruel. Dao principles flashed, destructive scientific weapons surged, reaping lives.
Killing without bloodshed, accompanied by the explosion and fall of stars, the battlefield was magnificent. Every shattered warship created patches of black holes.
"Boom!"
The golden sacred ship on the opposite side could no longer hold. Already damaged, it grew even more unstable. A golden figure rushed out from within.
"Fan Zhou, I'll fight you to the death!"
This was a golden giant, over ten zhang tall, forged from unknown divine metal. It wielded a golden sacred sword, slicing through the void to attack.
"Mo Zhan, do you think I fear you? I've long wanted to slay you!" Fan Zhou also charged into the star domain, inside a purple giant over ten zhang tall, holding a purple-gold battle spear.
Undoubtedly, these were sacred artifacts, treasures refined through the Dao, also known as the divine spirits within cosmic sacred ships, incredibly powerful.
Both giants were covered in Dao marks, surrounded by brilliant divine radiance. Various beams of light were useless against them. As sacred artifact spirits, they engaged in battle.
Mo Zhan raised his golden giant sword and slashed down. The beam stretched over ten thousand zhang, like a Sage in combat!
"Clang!"
Fan Zhou blocked with his purple-gold spear, producing a burst of dazzling divine radiance that shattered a stretch of starry sky, causing a terrifying collapse in the area!
The two mighty beings fought like ancient Sages in fierce combat. Within their sacred artifact spirits, they elevated their power to an extremely terrifying level.
"Boom!"
The golden sacred sword swept forward, cleaving a nearby star in two. It turned into massive meteorites flying in all directions, hitting seven or eight small warships, which instantly burst into flames.
"I heard that ascetics like you rely on your physical bodies for battle, not external artifacts. Is that true?" The bald man approached Ye Fan, trying to strike up a conversation.
"That's right. True experts can catch sacred artifacts with bare hands." Ye Fan nodded.
"Fan family, have you gone mad? Prepare to face the wrath of the Primordial Demon Sea. We will fight to the death!" The fleet battle continued, but the Mo family suffered heavy losses, with many experts falling.
"Mo Feng, you dared to covet my cousin. This time, you'll pay with your life!" Fan Tian attacked. He was utterly ruthless, piloting the sacred vessel as he rampaged, slaughtering more than half of the Primordial Demon Sea's raiders.
Now, he locked onto Mo Feng. Not wanting to prolong the fight, he activated the sacred ship directly. Massive purple lightning intertwined, mixed with chaotic mist.
He used the Dao weapon, tearing open the thousand-zhang-long giant ship, causing it to disintegrate.
"Fan Tian, your ancestors gave you that name, matching your ancestor's title, to show off your martial prowess... Dare to fight me one-on-one?" Mo Feng shouted. At the critical moment, he fled into the starry sky, not dying with the ship.
Fan Tian was handsome, but when he smiled, his murderous intent surged, tinged with cruelty. "With such an advantage, do you think I'm an idiot to fight you hand-to-hand?"
"Chi!"
Purple lightning filled the sky, chaotic energy surged, and Dao attacks grew fiercer. Nebula chains pierced the void, enveloping Mo Feng. Light flickered, divine radiance shone in ten thousand ways.
"Fine, I surrender!" Mo Feng was straightforward. Resistance meant certain death. He clasped his hands behind his back, letting the nebula chains fall on him, binding him tightly.
Of course, he wasn't as lucky as Qi Meng. Fan Tian showed no mercy. The beams didn't diminish, lightning danced, leaving Mo Feng charred and with dozens of broken bones.
Mo Feng remained tough, not uttering a sound, letting Fan Tian capture him.
"Cripple him. Leave him half alive!" Fan Tian was decisive, issuing such an order.
"Don't act rashly. I'll deal with him later!" From afar, Fan Zhou spoke. Inside the purple sacred artifact, holding his spear, he pierced the golden giant and was about to claim victory.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, the giant ship carrying Fan Xian, Ye Fan, and the others was attacked. Experts tore through the void and broke in.
Fan Zhou drove the purple-gold giant away. This sacred ship lacked a spirit, its defenses reduced to a minimum, allowing these people to break in successfully.
The ship was intact. These people, following Mo Zhan's orders, used secret treasures to break in and seize it. If Mo Zhan could pilot the golden spirit and take control, he could perform a space jump and escape smoothly.
These were all experts. After entering, they attacked, killing a group. Ye Fan's eyes were cold. The Eternal Kingdom was indeed more brutal than the Big Dipper, extremely cruel.
"Pfft!"
Blood splattered. Both sides suffered heavy losses. Among them was a Half-Saint, incredibly powerful, attacking the main control room and quickly occupying it. Clearly, these were the Mo family's direct line.
"Destroy this ship!" Fan Xian gave the order decisively, personally acting to destroy key systems.
This was a sacred artifact shell. As long as the spirit inside was still alive, the hull could be reshaped. They couldn't let the enemy take control now, or the trouble would be immense.
Naturally, many attacked Ye Fan as well. Those who boarded were all experts. He shielded the bald man and others behind him, using the Mountain-Embracing Seal to fight. He didn't reveal his true strength, but it was enough. Groups of people fell, bones broken, blood splattering, many dying.
"Stop him! Kill this kid, or they'll destroy the hull!" Several middle-aged men shouted.
All the experts charged forward. Dao marks intertwined, secret treasures flew, attacking Ye Fan and Fan Xian. Battle energy surged. Leading them were three Dao Cutters.
Ye Fan's body flowed with golden light. As soon as he used the Mountain-Embracing Seal, flesh and blood flew, bones scattered. In an instant, dozens died, including a Dao Cutter whose head he crushed with a palm, shocking everyone present.
"We're retreating. That Half-Saint might come over!" Fan Xian said, her gaze clear and calm, not anxious, as if she had a plan.
Ye Fan covered the rear, like a golden war god. The Primordial Demon Sea's people dared not approach, wary of him, thinking it enough to drive them off the ship.
"Fan Zhou, thank you for the intact sacred ship. I'll express my gratitude when we meet again!" Mo Zhan's icy voice came. In an instant, he reversed the losing trend. Taking another spear strike, his golden spirit's chest was pierced with a large hole. He vanished from his spot and rushed into the purple sacred ship.
"Now that I have the golden spirit, I can perform a space jump. We're returning to the Primordial Demon Sea!" The Half-Saint occupying the main control room roared, ordering everyone to act.
"Hehehe..." Fan Zhou sneered coldly. He didn't pursue or stop, standing with his spear.
Suddenly, blazing purple light surged. The entire warship was engulfed in purple radiance, completely sealed, turning into a cage.
"Mo Zhan, did you want to borrow a path? Little did you know, I also wanted to lure you in. I prepared this cage for you long ago!" Fan Zhou laughed loudly, his gaze icy.
"You... set a trap for me all along. Fan Zhou, you're something!" Mo Zhan said through gritted teeth.
"Hand over the Primordial Life Stone, and I guarantee your lives are safe. Otherwise, you know my temper. Not one of you will survive!" Fan Zhou said coldly, standing in the cosmic void, his gaze sharp and fierce like an eagle or wolf.
The other battles also ended. Many warships surrounded the area. The Primordial Demon Sea's raiders were utterly defeated. Only their direct line remained trapped inside the purple sacred ship.
Mo Zhan was silent for a long time, then said, "I hope you keep your word."
"Don't worry. Our ancestors have some connection. I don't want them to fight to the death over this matter." Fan Zhou laughed loudly.
Mo Zhan sneered inwardly. Their ancestors had no connection whatsoever. They merely feared each other and didn't want a life-or-death confrontation.
A silver-white stone flew out, only the size of a fist. As soon as it appeared in the universe, it gathered ten thousand strands of chaotic energy, brimming with powerful life force.
I'm attending the annual meeting, so updates are a problem. For the next few days, it'll be one chapter per day. I'll continue working hard after returning home. Tomorrow's chapter should be updated in the evening.