# Chapter 1704: Alliance
Spanning many star domains, Ye Fan's brow shone with light as he activated the Presence Secret, repairing his damaged spirit. His blood energy steamed, and all five secret realms roared in unison.
Finally, he managed to recover. Even making a Quasi-Emperor pay such a price showed how terrifying Numinous Treasure Heavenly Venerable's secret technique was.
A glimmer of light rippled through Ye Fan's sea of consciousness. An Miaoyi's words echoed, recounting a terrifying matter.
The Phoenix Nest and the Underworld had long maintained secret contact, having negotiated in a deep pit of corpses. At that time, the Underworld's giant had accompanied that Divine General in searching for corpses, wanting to see if any of the Eight Divine Generals from back then remained.
There, they discussed several important matters.
The Netherworld Emperor should not awaken; he needed to remain dormant, continuing his slumber. But the Undying Heavenly Empress had invited him, hoping he would emerge to deal with a great enemy.
According to An Miaoyi, the Netherworld Emperor had absolutely been in contact with the Undying Heavenly Emperor's lineage since ancient times. They had intersecting connections; otherwise, such dealings would not exist.
"The Heavenly Empress is willing to provide a bottle of Immortal Blood, requesting the Netherworld Emperor's emergence."
Those were the Divine General's exact words. They could provide such a bottle of precious blood to compensate for the loss caused by the Netherworld Emperor's emergence, reportedly enough to fully make up for it.
Of course, the Netherworld Emperor sat high above, overlooking all living beings, and had been sleeping all this time. It was impossible for him to converse directly with that Divine General. Everything was handled by a giant currently managing affairs in the Underworld.
From their conversation, one could learn that the so-called bottle of Immortal Blood was none other than the Undying Heavenly Emperor's own blood essence, refined over many years and sealed away—its value immeasurable!
It was not strange for the Undying Heavenly Empress to possess such Phoenix Blood.
What did the Undying Heavenly Empress intend to do? It shouldn't be just to mobilize forces on such a grand scale merely to destroy the Heavenly Court. There must be another purpose.
Ye Fan watched the images rippling in his sea of consciousness. An Miaoyi had faithfully preserved the scene from that day. The Divine General made a gesture—a Soaring Immortal motion, as if ascending and soaring to heaven.
"What the Underworld fears most is Numinous Treasure Heavenly Venerable. They have been searching for his formation diagram all along but cannot obtain it. Perhaps it could restrain the Netherworld Emperor."
This information greatly impacted Ye Fan. Ever since he had comprehended divine techniques from the ordinary Salvation Scripture circulating among mortals, he knew that the legend of Numinous Treasure Heavenly Venerable suppressing the corpse calamity was absolutely true!
And the Salvation Scripture he now possessed was the complete version, housed within that Human-Faced Ghost Lamp. Recently, he had been reciting it frequently, gaining deeper insights.
"I want all Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals to understand the Salvation Scripture. When dozens or hundreds chant it together, if we could find that formation diagram and the four swords, it would be even better. All living beings filled with yang energy could join forces to slay the Netherworld Emperor."
Ye Fan wanted to find that formation diagram. But he didn't know if those four swords had been destroyed during the Dark Calamity back then. If they no longer existed, he would have to substitute them with other weapons.
However, the most urgent matter was to prevent the Phoenix Nest and the Underworld from completing their transaction. The bottle of Undying Phoenix Blood must not enter the Underworld. If intercepted, the Netherworld Emperor would not dare emerge casually.
If the Netherworld Emperor did not emerge, it would give the Heavenly Court time to develop. Ye Fan could then calmly wait for his realm to improve, without the current anxiety.
One bottle of Phoenix Blood concerned the changing situation of a future era!
Murderous intent blazed in Ye Fan's eyes. For the first time, he was filled with such ferocity. He had to stop all this, kill his way to a fork in the road, and guide it toward a different future.
"What is the Undying Heavenly Empress's true purpose in seeking the Netherworld Emperor's intervention? Is it to seize Little Nannan's Dao Fruit, or has she already learned of that flesh ball's existence and wants to pave a path?"
Ye Fan had a suspicion. That flesh ball might be the Undying Heavenly Emperor himself. Who else could make Emperor Wu Shi powerless to attend to other matters!
Many things connected in his mind. Lightning bolts flashed through Ye Fan's thoughts. During the Dark Calamity, people from the Forbidden Zones of Life had all mentioned the Undying Heavenly Emperor.
It seemed that if this Heavenly Emperor was still alive, he was not alone. In those ancient times, he likely had dealings and companions among other Emperors.
Ye Fan returned to the Heavenly Court. He secretly gathered everyone, sending people to find Li Heishui and Duan De, wanting to borrow the Devouring Demon Jar. He had no time to waste; he needed to strike like thunder.
All of this was based on his advancement to the sixth heaven of Quasi-Emperor, plus his ability to trigger the Divine Seal at any time. He could now contend with the era's peerless experts.
Various departments of the Heavenly Court mobilized in secret, searching for Duan De, hoping to quickly reassemble the complete Devouring Demon Jar for a battle against the Phoenix Nest Heavenly Empress.
Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals dispersed to various locations. The outcome of this battle was uncertain. To avoid accidents, Ye Fan had to prepare for everything.
During this period, Yang Xi returned covered in blood. As soon as he met Ye Fan, he said, "Master, someone bullied me."
Ye Fan was startled. When he saw that the blood wasn't Yang Xi's, he relaxed and asked what had happened.
"In recent years, the Phoenix Nest and the Underworld have been targeting us. I couldn't stand it and meddled in some affairs, getting into conflict with them."
"And then?"
"I accidentally killed them."
Ye Fan sighed. "And this is what you call being bullied?"
"Yes! They wanted to mobilize Divine Generals. I couldn't continue training outside. Those Divine Generals have been gradually recovering their power in recent years. If I saw them, I'd definitely have to flee. Isn't that being bullied?" Yang Xi complained indignantly.
"Stay low-key for now." Ye Fan didn't say much more, but he didn't restrict his disciple from clashing with the Phoenix Nest either, as long as he watched his own safety.
Because he himself was about to make a move—one that would be fierce enough to pierce the heavens!
"All of you, be careful recently. Spread the word to everyone." Ye Fan warned again, revealing some of his intentions. This made Yang Xi, that battle fanatic, rub his hands together excitedly.
Ye Fan left the Heavenly Court. He traveled to the end of the Stellar Ancient Path, seeking the Woodcutter Elder in the ruins of the ancient Heavenly Court, wanting to ally with him for the attack.
Above a golden sea of lightning, a white jade path extended downward. Important figures from the Dao Palace came down to welcome him. Among them, one person Ye Fan knew very well—Lin Jia, the Woodcutter Elder's disciple.
Over the years, though they had met, they had never truly talked in depth, both busy with seclusion.
As for another acquaintance, Zhou Yi, he had been training across various domains in recent years, gaining great fame. He vaguely seemed like an Emperor Star rising. He was not present at the moment.
"How have you been all these years?" Ye Fan asked. As he spoke, endless emotions surged within him. Who would have thought that this group of people would walk such a path?
"Not as good as the other shore of the starry sky." Lin Jia smiled, her fair face showing nostalgia and reminiscence—very complex. Walking the path of cultivation was not her original intention.
"One day, I might put everything down and return to the city, becoming an ordinary mortal," she added, very seriously.
"Put everything down?" Ye Fan was deeply moved. But having reached this point, could he still put things down? He had already walked a path where he could only advance, never turn back.
"Hey, little brother, were you raised on Emperor meat? How come in just twenty years you've suddenly broken through to the sixth heaven? Aren't you trying to scare this old man to death?" That lecherous old man with yellow teeth came over, clicking his tongue in wonder.
"And your shy granddaughter?" Ye Fan asked.
"I warn you, that's my grandson, not my granddaughter. Don't get any ideas!" The yellow-toothed old man looked at him like he was guarding against a thief.
"I think her aptitude is quite good. She has an affinity with one of my disciples. Why not marry her into my Heavenly Court?" Ye Fan smiled.
"You little traitor, you want to make my grandson kidnap this old man and have me work for you? No way!" The old man bared his teeth and glared, showing no hint of being a master.
"Where's Big Beard? I plan to give him two disciples—one called Li Tian, the other Yan Yixi. He had his eye on them back then." Ye Fan looked around.
Lin Jia couldn't help but laugh. "Can you stop this? Isn't it too obvious that you're trying to poach people from our Dao Palace?"
"Sigh, I'm short on people. Severely understaffed." Ye Fan sighed and said no more. Accompanied by the crowd, he entered the central Heavenly Palace.
Twenty years had passed. The Dao Palace now had experts like clouds, with countless people flocking to join. The attraction here was too great—the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree, the Dao platforms—all legacies of the ancient Heavenly Court.
The Woodcutter Elder sat cross-legged on a damaged Dao platform, his complexion ruddy and looking well. But Ye Fan knew that the other's Dao injury had not yet healed.
Ye Fan handed over a jade box containing a Medicine King that emitted a refreshing fragrance. Such an item could directly extend one's lifespan by several hundred years, its value immeasurable. Any expert would be tempted.
This was something Little Pine had dug up back when he hadn't yet taken human form, carrying a small medicine basket in the Kunlun Immortal Ascension Ground. He had brought several plants to the Heavenly Court.
Ye Fan gave one to the Woodcutter Elder, hoping he would heal his injuries as soon as possible. He was very direct. After others withdrew, he stated his purpose—to ally with the Dao Palace and attack the Phoenix Nest together, flattening it in one battle!
Whether it was the Woodcutter Elder, the lecherous old man, or Lin Jia, all were shocked. This was absolutely a major matter. After so many years of confrontation, they deeply understood the terror of their opponent.
"Right now, those two Divine Generals have recovered very powerful magical power, much more terrifying than before!" The yellow-toothed old man said with a grave expression.
"I don't fight unprepared battles. This time, you, me, and the Divine Organization—three parties move together. My Heavenly Court can deploy two complete Imperial Artifacts. This time, I will shatter the Phoenix Nest!" Ye Fan said, murderous aura surging.
"Allow me to investigate one matter first," the Woodcutter Elder said. He revealed the truth—the two Divine Generals in the Phoenix Nest might not only be continuously recovering their great magical power but might have also found another extraordinary peerless divine person to return to their ranks. This needed to be clarified.
"Fine, I'll wait for your news!" Ye Fan said.
A few days later, Ye Fan received good news. Duan De had arrived, and the complete Devouring Demon Jar was assembled.
Duan De was very dissatisfied. "Kid, I feel like this jar has become the Heavenly Court's property. Whenever there's a battle, I, this poor Daoist, have to run over and lend you the jar."
"Capture the Phoenix Nest, and you'll gain many benefits. You won't have to rob tombs anymore," Ye Fan laughed.
"Bullshit! I've suffered a huge loss this time. You called me away randomly. Do you know what I missed? A Heavenly Blade and a stone egg. I almost had them cornered, but that little rabbit Huahua scared them away!" Duan De fumed.
Everyone was greatly shocked upon hearing this.
When the Devouring Demon Jar was united, a special aura spread. It hovered above Ye Fan's head, and he instantly triggered the Divine Seal. At this moment, he felt he could fight against a Supreme Being!
At this realm, he could wield this terrifying demon jar, unleashing its most powerful might—swallowing heaven and earth.
Ye Fan did not delay. He crossed star domains, heading toward the Divine Organization. He didn't know enough about this inheritance and needed to be cautious. If the alliance succeeded, it would be hard for the Phoenix Nest to avoid destruction!