# Chapter 1342: Declaration of War
"Who is it, and where are they now?" Ye Fan's emotions surged violently. After so many years without news of old friends, a shadow of gloom rose in his heart.
"Hmm, a pair of siblings." Guide Envoy Zhao Gongyi said unhurriedly, pouring himself a cup of amber-colored fine wine as he spoke, tilting his head back to drink it down, its rich fragrance lingering.
Ye Fan was lost in thought. After so many years, separated by the starry skies from his former companions, was he finally going to be reunited?
He had ridden alone, fought for ten years, and advanced to the front of the first human pass, officially embarking on his journey. Then the ancient path was severed, and it took him over twenty more years to reach this place.
During this time, his name had spread. The Sacred Body from the Burial Emperor Star had stirred no small waves among the ancient path cities nearby. Many believed that, barring accidents, he would become a peerless expert in the future.
For so many years, Ye Fan had never seen any old friends. He could only inquire privately, not daring to spread those names widely, lest he put them in danger.
Because many eyes were watching his every move, and he had numerous enemies!
"This pair of siblings is very formidable. They've kept a low profile all these years, almost being overlooked. But now, at a critical moment, they've risen and seized an opportunity to break free," the Guide Envoy said.
"Are they surnamed Ji?" Ye Fan asked, unable to be certain. There were two pairs of siblings from the Big Dipper who had set foot on the ancient path, all of extraordinary status, each with their own fortunes.
"They are of the Demon Clan, but they carry mysterious ancient artifacts that conceal their identities. They've never been exposed along the way," Zhao Gongyi said.
"It's them, the Southern Demon siblings." Ye Fan wasn't surprised by this outcome. The Ji siblings were chasing the coffin of Emperor Void. Although they were on this path, no one knew which section of the ancient road they had reached.
"According to reports, they want to meet with you," the Guide Envoy said.
In recent years, Ye Fan's prestige had grown daily. He had killed the Great Commander of the human sacred city, fought fiercely against the Sacred Spirit lineage, and swept through the younger generation of foreign clans when the ancient path broke. These deeds had slowly spread to the road ahead.
Naturally, this had drawn the attention of some people in recent days.
"How are they? Are they doing well?" Ye Fan asked.
The ancient paths were densely distributed, each one leading from various domains to a common endpoint. The Demon Clan, Human Clan, God Clan, and others each had their own ancient paths. Generally, competitors from the same race competed, and cross-domain trial takers were rare.
Because once they did so, they would attract much attention and become a common enemy of many cultivators, making it very difficult to survive. Countless ages ago, the young Demon Emperor had walked the human ancient path, fighting all the way, ultimately charging to the peak.
Few dared to do such a thing!
"They are living very well. They are about to cross domains and break free from the human ancient path," the Guide Envoy said.
A shocking ancient demon had arrived, visiting this vast star domain to discuss some matters with the human Dao Protectors. By chance, he discovered the Southern Demon and, astonished, deemed him a reincarnation of the Demon God, wanting to take him away.
Zhao Gongyi didn't know much, only learning of this matter by chance. Because it was related to Ye Fan, he brought it up.
Ye Fan inquired in detail and learned some things. He hadn't expected that the Southern Demon might have that ancient demon bring them back on the return journey to meet with him.
After so many years, he was finally going to see some old friends.
"What about my Divine Radiance Platform? When will it be rewarded to me?" Ye Fan pressed for payment. The Guide Envoy on the ancient path owed him a divine object and had never given it.
"Divine Radiance Platforms are extremely rare. There isn't even a single spare one at the moment," Zhao Gongyi replied.
"I don't believe that such a vast ancient path lacks a single Divine Platform?" Ye Fan was quite dissatisfied. How long had they been owing him this?
"In the spirit of peaceful, friendly, and orderly competition, we think it's better for you to proceed steadily, step by step," the Guide Envoy suggested. He said Ye Fan was a calamity star, bringing the breath of death wherever he went, and that death came in clusters. It would be best not to cross certain sections too early and meddle recklessly.
"What nonsense is this?" Ye Fan's dissatisfaction couldn't change anything.
Next, Zhao Gongyi spoke seriously about another matter. His destined enemy was about to return to fight him. The Overlord Body would appear. This was absolutely a major event!
Many senior figures were paying attention, and discussions were rampant. On the road ahead, a storm was brewing.
"Many people think you shouldn't clash now. It's too early. Especially with the Underworld mobilizing troops on such a scale, the old fellows don't want to see one of the two physiques eliminated in a bloody battle," the Guide Envoy said.
"If he comes, I'll fight him. If he doesn't, we'll meet in the future," Ye Fan said calmly.
He was so composed, but Yang Yunteng couldn't sit still. He clenched his fists. This was the destined battle between the Sacred Body and the Overlord Body. He had endured too much humiliation in his heart over the years.
"If only I had been born an era earlier," little Yang Xi also said indignantly, clenching his small fists.
"This battle is still far off. It will definitely be stopped. Especially in this era, with chaos appearing frequently, and the Underworld and the gods not knowing where they will wage war, some Dao Protectors on the ancient path have concerns and will avoid the tragedy of seed-level talents falling too early."
Two days later, the altar at the fiftieth human pass flickered. News brought by someone from the front of the ancient path shattered the peace.
"The Overlord Body is coming back, do you know? The one who once rode alone across the heavenly domains, invincible, sweeping through the heroes of all domains, is about to reappear!"
"What? The one with the Heaven-Dominating Blood flowing in his veins is turning back? He was already untouchable on the road ahead. Why is he coming back?"
This was a shocking wave, stirring up a huge commotion. Everyone was in an uproar, filled with fear at the thought of the Heaven-Dominating Overlord Body. Many things had happened in the past, still fresh in memory.
The Overlord Body would duel the Sacred Body—a fated battle!
Without a doubt, after the brief shock, everyone thought of Ye Fan. The Sacred Body from the Burial Emperor Star had appeared. These two physiques had been destined enemies since ancient times. Now they would continue the battle of their ancestors, a world-shaking war.
The fiftieth human city was boiling. Everyone was anticipating this. It was absolutely the most anticipated battle since setting foot on the ancient path!
On the road ahead, there were several young supremes, seemingly deliberately avoiding something. Their subordinates had clashed many times, but the individuals themselves had yet to personally fight a peak life-and-death duel.
No one expected that a young supreme from the front would turn back and strike first in the rear, breaking the deadlock. Was this a signal for a great slaughter?
"This is the prelude. The shocking battle between the Overlord Body and the Sacred Body will kick off. From then on, the entire ancient path will boil. Young supremes will successively clash. Ancient paths everywhere will be fought to the breaking point!" someone made such a startling prediction.
"Guide Envoy, didn't you say someone would stop all this? But how is the one with the Heaven-Dominating Blood about to return?" Yang Yunteng was very anxious. He knew that Ye Fan had set foot on the ancient path later than the Overlord Body and feared he might be inferior in cultivation realm.
Zhao Gongyi was also frowning. Wasn't there anyone on the road ahead to stop it? He sighed, "On this ancient path, anything can happen. Some oppose it, but naturally, some also want to see this battle happen."
He didn't say it explicitly, but one could sense that certain individuals had selfish motives, favoring the physique they recognized in their hearts. Hence, the impending battle between the Overlord Body and the Sacred Body.
"Don't worry. I believe someone will step forward and won't let this life-and-death battle happen so quickly," Zhao Gongyi said.
"I hope a divine battle happens in the future, not a duel now," Yang Yunteng said.
In fact, although many people looked forward to an immediate clash between the Sacred Body and the Overlord Body, they couldn't help but feel some regret. In the past, divine battles between the two physiques had occurred. Meeting too early now would diminish the impact of this battle.
"Once a trial taker sets foot on the star path, they cannot turn back to kill those who come later. A duel deep in the starry sky is the proper and best choice. Otherwise, it's a violation of the rules."
"What does that matter? Rules are dead, people are alive. The Heaven-Dominating Overlord Body is strong enough. Even if enforcers appear, they probably can't stop him."
The city was filled with discussions about the Sacred Body and the Overlord Body.
On this long star path, messengers often traveled back and forth, usually Guide Envoys delivering important news. This time, besides reporting routine matters to the Guide Envoy, the messenger also brought the Overlord Body's declaration of war from the road ahead.
Clearly, the Heaven-Dominating Overlord Body had established a fearsome reputation on the road ahead. Everything he did was taken seriously. The Guide Envoy on the front had the messenger bring one of the Overlord Body's attendants, showing him great respect and regard.
Hun Zhan, the young supreme of this generation with the Heaven-Dominating Blood flowing in his veins, had established an invincible reputation on the road ahead and was honored as the Overlord.
The Heaven-Dominating Overlord Body was not fixed to a single family, like the Sacred Body. After a certain period, it might be born into a different clan.
The letter Hun Zhan had someone deliver contained only one blood-dripping word: "War." It was shocking, exuding overwhelming dominance and battle intent, like an overlord standing in front.
War!
This character was written in ancient divine script, containing the essence, spirit, and energy of a young supreme. It pierced through the paper, clanging like the sound of swords.
On this day, beams of chaotic sword energy shot into the sky, shattering the peace, making the hearts of heroes tremble. What kind of person was this? A declaration of war with just one word was so soul-stirring, sending chills down one's spine.
"The Overlord hopes you will wait for him at the fiftieth human pass. Let go of all restraints and make this battle glorious and brilliant."
The attendant of the Heaven-Dominating Overlord Body was a young man named Liu Yun, quite handsome, with black hair draped over his shoulders and clear, bright eyes. His cultivation was powerful. Many in the city were secretly shocked, knowing they were no match for him.
"Can he come?" Ye Fan asked.
"Please rest assured, Brother Ye. The Overlord keeps his word. He will definitely return to fight and will not disappoint everyone," Liu Yun said, steady and composed.
Those present murmured among themselves. This was clearly a declaration that he would break through and return. Even the enforcers and Guide Envoys couldn't stop him. He wanted to turn back for this battle.
"Why must the decisive battle be at the fiftieth human pass?" Ye Fan asked calmly.
"In the ancient years, a divine battle once occurred here. The Overlord wants to continue that glory, making this place a war city for the Heaven-Dominating Bloodline, a place for people to savor," Liu Yun replied.
Everyone showed strange expressions. Hun Zhan was truly confident and domineering, wanting to turn this place into a glorious site for the Overlord Body lineage, shining with the divine radiance of victory. Where would that leave the Sacred Body lineage's dignity?