# Chapter 1231: Tan Mou Star Domain
An ancient divine skin scroll fell, stirring up waves of commotion. All parties paid close attention. Although that ancient star had disappeared, many still held expectations.
Even the Ancient Clan had learned of it. Some among them had heard of the Ancient Tree of Life, passed down from the mouths of their ancestors—a wondrous tree that should have grown in the Immortal Domain.
The outer domain battlefield churned with undercurrents. Confrontations and fierce battles gradually escalated. Having reached this point, neither side could control the outcome any longer. A great war was inevitable.
The Ancient Clan waited with anticipation. According to rumors, a Great Sage would arrive, likely carrying an Extreme Ancient Emperor Weapon. Such a massive maneuver suggested the ambitions of a certain Ancient Imperial Clan were swelling. If they could control the Eternal Star Domain, the consequences would be far-reaching.
Some harbored hidden worries, feeling that if Eternal possessed the ancient divine immortal robe, they were likely plotting to seize the Ancient Emperor Weapon, deliberately luring the snake out of its hole.
"Ah..."
Deep within the star domain, an ancient sage of the Primordial Roc Clan was killed. His head was severed, his massive corpse toppled, and blood gushed forth.
They were born with black roc wings, humanoid in form. With a single wing flap, they could tear apart the cosmos and shatter heaven and earth. Yet now they had become hunted sacred beasts, unable to escape death.
The Ancient Clan retreated into the deepest parts of the starry sky, nearly vanishing into the boundless universe, waiting for the arrival of the Big Dipper Great Sage. But they were still found.
The main reason was the appearance of the divine skin recording the Ancient Tree of Life. The peerless experts of the Eternal Main Star could no longer sit still. The impact was enormous.
At the same time, the Xutuo Clan of the Eternal Star Domain was nearly annihilated. The Ancient Imperial Clan's Nine Phoenix King arrived in person. With a single strike, an area spanning tens of thousands of miles turned to ashes.
Unfortunately, the clan had already left—only their pure land was destroyed.
"The divine skin scroll has been entrusted elsewhere, guarded by several major powers."
When the Ancient Clan learned this, they furrowed their brows. Not only were Eternal's experts hunting them, but some powerful figures among the Ancient Clan were also actively provoking and killing, wanting to join in and destroy certain lineages.
"Luan Feng, Mi Luo, and several other peerless experts joined forces, penetrated deep into the starry sky, charged into the Ancient Clan's strong army, killed several sacred beasts, and returned. They obtained that divine skin."
This news spread, stirring up waves throughout Eternal. Many hearts could not calm down. The ancient scroll recording the secrets of the ancient gods had finally been obtained.
Many small powers felt regret. They lacked the strength to participate.
"No, could this be a strategy of the sacred beasts? Luring the tiger away from the mountain, drawing away Luan Feng, Mi Luo, and other peerless experts so that Nine Phoenix King can sweep through Eternal's major powers and lineages."
During this special period, someone raised this question with sensitivity, fearing a calamity would descend and sweep across the Eternal Ancient Star.
"Don't worry. Eternal has true Great Sages. The Xutuo Clan wouldn't dare ally with those sacred beasts, or they'd be annihilated."
Luan Feng and Mi Luo disappeared, entering the depths of the universe. They knew deeply that even without them, there were more terrifying people holding the line.
The person they knew had grand ambitions. He would likely make his move wearing the ancient divine immortal robe. Now he was watching coldly from the sidelines, waiting for the right moment to deliver a killing blow.
A few days later, the Xutuo Clan spread another piece of news. They had a supplementary scroll, still available for exchange with sacred beast blood.
"The Xutuo Clan is too greedy, selling the same goods multiple times. This ancient scroll isn't worth that much. The star domain no longer exists. Who would still care so much?"
Despite the accusations, the Xutuo Clan didn't care. This was their chance to rise. Moreover, the clan believed that star domain still existed, just hidden away.
In a sense, that place absolutely held heaven-shaking secrets. Why else would it conceal itself from heaven and earth?
Ordinary people criticized and showed no interest. But immortal lineages like the Cao Clan, the Canghai Clan, the Mo Clan of the Primordial Demon Sea, and the Sunset Royal Clan all desperately wanted it.
They had the qualifications to explore. If they could truly find that ancient star, setting aside everything else, the resources alone would allow them to flourish for ten thousand years.
The value of the Ancient Tree of Life was too great. It was a peerless immortal medicine. Its existence would inevitably be accompanied by the inheritance and secrets of ancient gods—a rare immortal land.
The great families didn't go to the outer domain to hunt sacred beasts. The losses would be too great, and could easily cause their clan's sages to fall. They gathered some rare treasures, combined them, and exchanged them with the Xutuo Clan, obtaining the supplementary scroll. They warned the clan not to sell it again.
The fact that these major lineages valued it so much made the world uncertain and even more attentive. Ye Fan was among them. He wanted to make a move but never had the opportunity.
Finally, a disciple of the Yanyun Clan leaked the secret of the supplementary scroll. He copied a portion and secretly auctioned it in exchange for sacred beast blood, going against the clan's will.
But that very day, the auction house was destroyed. Someone made a forceful move, snatched the supplementary scroll, and then rumors spread everywhere.
"It was the Divine Organization that made a move. I saw that person. They belong to that organization. Although they rarely appear, I would never be mistaken."
On the same day, another disciple of an ancient aristocratic family leaked the core secret for sacred beast blood, holding a copy of the ancient scroll to trade with someone.
Ye Fan seized the opportunity. His Stride Art was unmatched in the world. Combined with his ability to fight ancient sages, he rushed through like a golden bolt of lightning and snatched the supplementary scroll.
From then on, the ancient star domain recorded on the divine skin was no longer a top secret. Major powers made their moves one after another, learning through various channels. Many people gained something.
In a short time, a craze arose. Even the outer domain sacred beasts were no longer the focus of attention. Many mercenaries set out to explore that ancient star domain.
Among the Ancient Clan and outer domain sages, a few individuals' eyes flickered. They were very tempted and wanted to go see for themselves.
"Don't act rashly. Wait until they find that ancient star domain, then we'll make our move. Why waste energy? What you can see with your own eyes is real. The rumors are all things of the past."
The Ancient Clan remained still. They received news that a certain Ancient Imperial Clan was on the way, with a world-shaking Great Sage carrying an Ancient Emperor Weapon about to arrive!
As for the outer domain sages, a few set out, following the exploration teams into the distant starry sky. The situation grew increasingly hazy, making it hard to reach a conclusion.
"This must be a conspiracy by those sacred beasts. Using a trick to lure away Eternal's strong ones. They want to launch a massive offensive war!"
"That's right, it's a trick by those sacred beasts. The outer domain sacred beasts will increase greatly and attack our Eternal Main Star."
At some point, this kind of speculation arose everywhere. Many people heatedly discussed it, clamoring that the Xutuo Clan must be investigated. Throwing out the divine skin scroll at that time was definitely collusion with external enemies—a betrayal of the entire star domain.
Ye Fan thought carefully for a long time and decided to set out. No matter what, he could protect himself.
Even if there was a great war, he had no fear. What he needed now was battle—to temper himself, to reach a higher level, to break through the shackles of the sage realm barrier.
He could feel it. To become a sage, he needed a passionate great battle, needed the baptism of a life-and-death tribulation. He had to find a suitable battlefield.
The Eternal Star Domain no longer held such great attraction for him. His main concern now was to leave some guarantees for disciples and friends like Ye Tong, Little Que'er, Li Tian, and Li Heishui.
If he could refine the fifth-stage evolution liquid, it would allow the Heavenly Court's strength to advance by leaps and bounds, giving even those without peerless talent the possibility of ruling a region.
This was what he wanted to achieve. Once he set foot on the ancient strongest trial path again, he could no longer turn back.
"Deep into the Tan Mou Ancient Star Domain, find the star where the ancient gods dwelled, obtain the Ancient Tree of Life. Let us set sail for our dreams!"
"Warriors, what are you waiting for? Take up your weapons, march into the depths of the universe, explore the unknown divine land. For our glory and rise, set out!"
Some mercenary groups recruited elites, forming various small teams, wanting to enter the Tan Mou Star Domain recorded on the divine skin scroll.
In the end, Ye Fan set out, joining a mercenary group called Holy Light. He also wanted to use this powerful mercenary group to aid his exploration.
The star river sparkled. The universe was boundless. A massive mothership rose into the air, surrounded by over a dozen warships, charging into a star gate in the outer domain.
Darkness descended. They traveled through a void passage, continuously jumping according to the coordinates on the divine skin scroll. The entire road was so lonely.
At the same time, a massive cosmic mothership from the Big Dipper Star Domain traversed the universe, approaching the Eternal Main Star, emitting a terrifying aura of majesty.
This was the Big Dipper's reinforcement. An old man sat with eyes closed, motionless. When they occasionally opened, divine light was awe-inspiring, terrifying without limit.
"Approaching the Eternal Star Domain. An Ancestral King has come to welcome us."
The Great Strength Bull Demon King came personally to welcome them. He was invited into the cabin and immediately froze. He saw a tall, robust ancient imperial prince with blue hair flowing down his shoulders. He knew this would be a great battle.
Then, he paid respects to the unmoving Great Sage, recounted the current situation, and left after a long while.
Huo Qizi's hair was loose, his eyes like divine lamps, his body tall and sturdy. The ancient imperial blood within him rumbled like thunder, shaking people's hearts. He sat there, looking toward his clan's Great Sage, and said, "The Ancient Tree of Life... was it arranged by Nine Phoenix King?"
The Great Sage of the Fire Qilin Cave had eyes like lightning. Standing in the mothership, he gazed at the life-giving ancient star called Eternal and said, "I sense a powerful killing aura. Rivers of blood will flow. There will be a world-shaking great war!"
Inside the cosmic mothership stood many powerful figures. Some were towering and majestic, others lean and awe-inspiring. This was the allied army of the Ancient Clan's major powerful tribes, wanting to sweep through this star domain in one fell swoop.
A great calamity was about to begin!
After more than a dozen course corrections, the cosmic mothership appeared in the starry sky time and again, continuously performing space jumps. The Holy Light Mercenary Group finally arrived at the Tan Mou Star Domain after half a month.
This was a silent star domain, undisturbed for who knows how many tens of thousands of years. But recently, peace had been broken, and it gradually grew lively.
Many spaceships entered, coming to explore. Everyone wanted to find that life-giving ancient star. But many days passed, and there was still no clue.
"Young friend, you don't look very old. Why are you taking such risks? This is a job where you could lose your life at any moment." An old mercenary asked a young man.
"I like adventure. That's what makes it challenging. A monotonous, repetitive, boring life has no meaning." The young man said, smiling brightly, his teeth sparkling white, his golden hair shining and flowing smoothly.
This was precisely Ye Fan's spaceship, one of the Holy Light Mercenary Group's dozen or so warships.
"What's your name?" The old mercenary asked with a smile.
"My name is Dao Yi." The young man smiled brilliantly.
"Hmm, an extraordinary surname. I remember that a million years ago, the god of our Eternal Main Star was named Dao Yan—a brilliant and great deity. That was an immortal legend." The old mercenary sighed.
"Yes." The young man nodded.
Ye Fan sat to the side, listening to their conversation, while also staring at the large screen. He saw a massive mothership passing through the sky.
"That's... the Divine Organization!" The old mercenary suddenly changed color, seeing the mark on that mothership.