# Chapter 1343: Overbearing
"Arrogant beyond belief, isn't he afraid this place will become the burial ground for the Heaven-Dominating Bloodline?" The Dragon Horse snorted white smoke from its nostrils as it strode forward, its bowl-sized hooves shattering the bluestone ground beneath.
"Lord Horse, take it easy, don't damage the ancient city," a soldier nearby said.
These days, they had grown familiar with the Dragon Horse, the Golden Lion, and the others. A group of sacred beasts wandering idly around the city made the soldiers feel immense pressure, but fortunately no conflicts had broken out.
"The Overlord has always been this way—he says what he means. Since he's decided to set the battlefield at Human Clan's Fiftieth City, I doubt he'll change his mind," Liu Yun said, his green robes fluttering, carrying a detached and ethereal aura.
People couldn't help but sigh. The Overlord's divine might overshadowed the world. He had fought his way deep into the ancient path, and even his messenger was so extraordinary, his cultivation depth unfathomable.
"Just because he says something, does that make it so? The affairs of this world don't revolve around his will. But one thing is certain—I accept this battle," Ye Fan said.
His expression was calm as he accepted the challenge. A destined confrontation was now unavoidable!
Human Clan's Fiftieth City erupted in excitement at that moment. The one possessing the Heaven-Dominating Bloodline would turn back to battle the Sacred Body from the Burial Emperor Star, sparking heated discussion among everyone. All were filled with anticipation.
Over the past few decades, many outstanding talents had been buried in foreign lands, dying on the trial path. But never had a battle drawn such attention. This was a major sensation.
"We truly look forward to it. After endless years of silence, two bloodlines have successively awakened and emerged, arriving on the Stellar Ancient Path. A peak showdown—who is weaker, who is stronger? The answer will be revealed!"
"Never before have I felt my blood boil like this today. I desperately want to see the final result of this battle."
Within the city, many cultivators' hearts surged with emotion, unable to calm down. They wished the supreme powerhouse of the Heaven-Dominating Bloodline would return immediately to begin this great battle.
The Overlord had not yet arrived, only sending a challenge letter. The Sacred Body had accepted the battle, and already the noise was like mountains collapsing and seas roaring—a testament to the battle's immense influence.
Liu Yun's eyes were clear and bright. "Brother Ye's meaning is that you don't want to fight in the starry space where Human Clan's Fiftieth City is located, is that right? But the Overlord has already chosen this place."
"I said it before—this world doesn't revolve around him," Ye Fan said.
Everyone fell silent, not wanting to miss a single word between them. This battle gripped people's hearts, and they feared overlooking anything. The scene instantly became still.
Liu Yun said, "Doesn't Brother Ye think it's meaningful to have this showdown here? Over a hundred thousand years ago, Human Clan's Fiftieth City witnessed an earth-shattering, star-shaking decisive battle. To continue that glorious battle here today—wouldn't that be a wonderful tale?"
"What do you mean? Is this a provocation? I'll suppress you first!" The Dragon Horse immediately turned hostile. The Golden Lion, the Black Bear Saint, the Scorpion, and others stepped forward, following his lead.
"Everyone misunderstands. I have no intention of provoking. In the past, the Heaven-Dominating Bloodline was supreme, honored throughout the world, while the Sacred Body was defeated here, blood staining the stars. In this life, choosing this place for the showdown carries extraordinary significance. If the Sacred Body wins, wouldn't that overturn everything and wash away the disgrace?" Liu Yun responded calmly.
Everyone showed strange expressions. What he said was indeed factual, but it reopened the wounds of the Sacred Body lineage—blood spilled beyond the domain, bones buried in foreign lands—a kind of desolate sorrow.
People watched quietly, unsure whether he was intentional or not. Making the Sacred Body fight in this tragic place truly carried the meaning of a desperate last stand.
"Hasn't the Sacred Body lineage killed Overlords before? Why not go to that ancient place and let the Overlord know shame and strive harder? Wouldn't that also be a wonderful tale?" The Dragon Horse sneered.
"Those ancient domains are hard to find now," Liu Yun replied.
Ye Fan waved his hand, stopping their argument. For him, there was no sorrow or disgrace. He simply didn't care. Undefeated in this era, regardless of bloodline or past history.
"I only want to ask—can he definitely come?"
"Yes, the Overlord keeps his word. Everything just now was his intention. I am merely a messenger," Liu Yun answered affirmatively.
"How long will it take?" Ye Fan asked again.
"It won't be too long. He'll arrive soon," Liu Yun said.
In recent years, the depths of the starry sky had been in turmoil. A suspected ancient great emperor's tomb kept showing cracks. Many heroes had attacked it for years, and the Overlord had also made his move. They would soon settle matters there before he could leave.
"I don't have time to wait for him. If he wants to fight, let him come quickly."
"But the Overlord said that choosing Human Clan's Fiftieth Pass for the decisive battle holds extraordinary significance for both sides," Liu Yun said with difficulty.
Ye Fan responded calmly, "Go tell him—wherever I stand, even if it's less than ten feet, it can serve as a battlefield for the ages. No matter where, we can fight."
Everyone was shaken. The Sacred Body from the Burial Emperor Star didn't speak with passionate, stirring words, but this calm confidence was startling, revealing a kind of balanced, peaceful grandeur.
Ye Fan's conviction was strong. Composed and steady, he spoke no more after that, gazing forward.
Liu Yun's heart tightened. Before coming here, he had harbored some thoughts—if the Sacred Body was still far from fully grown, he could strike first, kill him, and leave behind a glorious tale.
Now, seeing the other's composed demeanor made him uncertain. He put away those thoughts and left everything to his master, whose veins flowed with the Heaven-Dominating Bloodline.
"Do you have anything else to say?" the Dragon Horse asked, feeling the Heaven-Dominating Bloodline was too arrogant. He wished he could trample the Overlord to death with his hooves.
Liu Yun nodded and presented the challenge letter with both hands.
"Isn't it just a 'battle' character? Even we saw it. Is there really a need for this? You treat it like a treasure; we don't think much of it," the Nine-Tailed Crocodile Dragon said.
"The Overlord said that if the Sacred Body couldn't even accept the challenge letter, he would be very disappointed," Liu Yun said with a serious expression.
Suddenly, the paper blazed with intense light. The blood-drenched "battle" character became even more dazzling than before, erupting with a sky-piercing battle intent. Every stroke trembled like heaven-penetrating sword energy.
The bloody battle character vibrated, causing the entire sky to crack as if it were about to fall. Everyone around changed expression, all retreating instantly.
"Dang..."
A bell tolled, shaking the vast heavens violently, as if an overbearing bell had awakened. The supreme Heaven-Dominating Bloodline from over a hundred thousand years ago seemed to reappear, a terrifying ripple spreading outward.
Of course, it wasn't attacking everyone. The bell's ripples seemed sentient, all surging toward Ye Fan alone. Others could only feel that trembling aura but weren't severely injured.
"This is... too terrifying. Just a piece of paper, a single blood character, yet it unleashes such fierce energy. It contains the Overlord's spiritual will!"
"Exactly. This fluctuation is comparable to a Saint King!"
Everyone was shocked. This was just a piece of paper with a blood character written on it, yet it possessed such power. How terrifying would the real Overlord be?
"The one with the Heaven-Dominating Bloodline is truly fearsome. Worthy of being the young generation's supreme being on this ancient path. Such methods are heaven-defying. Who can oppose him?"
Among the original inhabitants of Human Clan's Fiftieth City were many ancient families. Even some powerful old clan leaders were amazed, all changing expression, their hearts shaken.
"Just a piece of paper—the Overlord is extraordinary, heaven-defying!"
The city was noisy. People now felt some sympathy for Ye Fan. Facing such a powerful destined enemy returning to fight him, even the Sacred Body of the Burial Emperor Star, with its extraordinary bloodline, was likely in grave danger.
"He has already reached the Saint King realm!" The Guide Envoy Zhao Gongyi was also watching, revealing the Overlord's cultivation level. Otherwise, how could he leave behind such terrifying spiritual will?
"What can be done then?" Yang Xi looked up and asked, his voice young and tender.
"I think the Dao Protector should step in and stop this battle. They wouldn't want a young supreme being to fall now," the Guide Envoy said.
On the ground before Ye Fan, patterns rose up, forming a light hand that received the challenge letter. Though the battle character seemed to split the sky, it ultimately failed to destroy the light hand.
This was a manifestation of Source Art. Human Clan's Fiftieth City had buried countless divine sources over the years, with world-shaking arrays laid down to guard this ancient city.
Ye Fan's Source Art now reached the heavens, connecting with the earth. Naturally, he could instantly draw upon sacred power for his own use.
Liu Yun's heart trembled. He quickly retreated. He had thought the Overlord's spirit and energy would surely throw the Sacred Body into disarray, but instead, the other hadn't even reached out his hand.
"I've read this letter," Ye Fan said. The paper fell to the ground, and he stepped on it with one foot. Light rippled as he walked away calmly.
Everyone was stunned. The Overlord was overbearing, but the one before them was equally imposing. Stepping on the challenge letter like that was response enough.
The Sacred Body versus the Overlord—absolutely unavoidable.
Liu Yun was puzzled. No matter how powerful the other was, he shouldn't be this composed. To actually step on the letter without triggering the shocking blow within it.
He couldn't believe someone could trample the Overlord's spiritual power. With suspicion, he walked forward and picked up the blood-drenched challenge letter.
Faint, barely visible Dao patterns emerged. Liu Yun silently cried out in alarm, hurriedly throwing it away and retreating quickly, but it was too late. The Overlord's spiritual power surged out like a tsunami!
Everyone was driven back, feeling as if a world-swallowing Overlord was roaring, shaking a great bell, his divine might overshadowing the world, capable of injuring even a Saint King.
"Pfft"
Liu Yun screamed in agony. Even with his swift reaction, his body nearly split into four or five pieces. He flew backward, blood staining the void.
Ye Fan didn't look back. Not everyone knew the Immortal-Sealing Six Seals. He could easily seal the challenge letter and step on it, and naturally, he could instantly unseal it.
Once triggered, the challenge letter was equivalent to a Saint King's strike. Liu Yun had activated it to present to Ye Fan, but now he picked it up himself and was suddenly attacked, nearly perishing body and soul.
The Sacred Body versus the Overlord—this news not only caused a sensation at Human Clan's Fiftieth Pass but also spread to nearby ancient paths and cities. The path immediately became tumultuous.
"Really? This is like a divine battle of the younger generation. I absolutely can't miss it. I must go see for myself."
"Unfortunately... no Divine Light Platform!"
"Ask the Guide Envoy to take us along to watch!"
The ancient path boiled over, the news spreading farther and farther.
"What? Ye Fan has arrived! Damn Heaven-Dominating Overlord, daring to bully my brother! Once I break free, I'll destroy you first. Someone, anyone—pull me out of this damned tomb, and I'll give you a volume of the Demon Emperor's Immortal Scripture."
The news spread rapidly, even reaching some forbidden zones of life where trial-takers were discussing it.