# Chapter 1771: Five Hundred Years
Grass and trees withered and flourished again; wind and snow came and went with green sprouts. The mortal world changed, and who knows how many generations passed away, turning to dust.
The long river of time flows forward without return, never stopping. In the blink of an eye, five hundred years had passed, and great changes had occurred in this world.
Discussions of the Immortal Path and talks of eternal life filled the air. For five hundred years, the world had been abuzz; all cultivators debated, and becoming an immortal became the hottest topic.
Someone had become an immortal, shattering the eternal myth and shocking the entire world. At first, people did not believe it, but the truth spread from the Forbidden Zones and from the Heavenly Court, shaking the entire cultivation world.
The unattainable Immortal Domain had been successfully breached by someone. The threshold that could not be crossed in the past could no longer block the way—how could this not make people's hearts tremble?!
At the same time, all cultivators were invigorated, like travelers stumbling in darkness for a long time who finally saw the lighthouse of hope, their confidence strongly bolstered.
But was it really so?
Ye Fan did not know. Over these many years, he had been mostly silent, spending most of his time seated cross-legged on a towering black cliff that pierced the clouds, meditating and contemplating in stillness.
Sometimes he would sit for decades, often motionless, as if he had entered nirvana and become part of the mountain itself. He felt neither joy nor worry; his eyes occasionally opened and closed, as if the endless ages were flowing within.
This was the Immortal Mountain. The great peaks were majestic, the sheer cliffs ten thousand fathoms high, each one black as ink and towering into the sky, surrounded by sun, moon, and stars. This former Forbidden Zone of Life had become an important ground of the Heavenly Court.
What heaven-defying means were these? Back when the Immortal Mountain was first established within the Heavenly Court, the entire world trembled. Ye Fan had leveled this Forbidden Zone of Life and turned it into the Heavenly Court's courtyard—truly a world-dominating divine might.
There was no doubt that the Heavenly Court had now become a behemoth. Searching the entire mortal world, few could rival it.
Of course, the Forbidden Zones of Life were always the great enemies of the mortal world. No matter how powerful the force, no matter how glorious the inheritance, facing an Ancient Supreme would always bring headaches and wariness.
Additionally, during these five hundred years, another force had risen, very powerful. They wanted to establish a Demon Clan Immortal Court, all because of the appearance of the Golden Crow Great Emperor.
After five hundred years of recuperation, the Golden Crow Great Emperor continuously crossed tribulations to make up for the defects of the past. The entire great universe was filled with his aura, as if he were about to merge with heaven and earth into one.
This was the most terrifying omen. A Great Emperor was called invincible not just in name, because he would suppress all Daos, dominating alone, enjoying the unparalleled glory of his era.
Fire Mulberry Star had become a pilgrimage site over these years. All the great clan leaders of the Demon Clan led their heroes and heavenly prodigies to pay homage, kowtowing to the current Demon Emperor, whose might pressed upon the eight desolates.
If not for someone in this era having heaven-defyingly become an immortal, the Golden Crow becoming emperor would certainly have been the hottest topic in ten thousand years. This was a miracle—a two-lifed Demon Clan Supreme finally attaining the Dao.
A living, breathing Great Emperor—how many could see one?
And in this era, people were fortunate enough to witness him crossing tribulations, becoming a supreme existence. The eight desolates of the universe, all races trembled. Regardless of whether they had ties with the Golden Crow Clan, they all had to go pay respects.
Because no one wanted to offend a true Great Emperor!
Over these years, the Golden Crow Clan had dominated the world, acting with overbearing force, looking down on all races, becoming an incomparable supreme imperial clan.
The only thing they found regrettable was that in this world there was still Ye Fan—an invincible Sacred Body who could kill Supremes in the Forbidden Zones—who took away part of the Golden Crow Great Emperor's prestige.
In fact, over these many years, even more people came to pay homage at the Heavenly Court. Ye Fan had truly fought his way to unparalleled glory, dominating the world, even more terrifying.
At this moment, as his eyes opened and closed, they could reach the eight desolates. He saw someone fighting in the depths of the universe—flames soaring to the sky, a Golden Crow crossing the void, engaged in battle with a disciple of the Heavenly Court.
Finally, with a flash of firelight, one of Huahua's disciples raised a bowl and collected a powerful Golden Crow inside, suppressing it.
Over these years, only the people of the Heavenly Court dared to do this. Which other clan would dare such a thing?
With the Demon Emperor in command, the Golden Crow Clan, possessing imperial blood, was honored by all directions, swallowing mountains and rivers with their aura. Wherever they passed, all races had to yield.
Only the Heavenly Court dared to strike back. They did not seek trouble, but whenever a Golden Crow provoked them, they would forcefully suppress and kill them, or tame them as mounts.
Thus, these two great forces were not very harmonious, their relationship somewhat tense.
Ye Fan turned his head to look in another direction. Having reached his level of power, he naturally did not need to leave seclusion to roam the eight desolates in spirit; many star systems were within his sight.
There, nine flood dragons pulled a chariot as it crossed the sky, majestic and domineering. An emperor's aura spread, the Great Dao rumbled, and many sages accompanied it, following by its side.
This was a procession of people, each extraordinary, their momentum vast. The nine flood dragons traversed the starry universe, with various sages as soldiers, like a Divine King descending to inspect the mortal world, inspiring awe.
But at this moment, someone charged over and shouted loudly: "And who do I think it is? So it's the only prince of the Golden Crow Clan. You've crossed the boundary—do you want to enter my Heavenly Court's patrol territory?"
The one blocking the way was Yang Xi. Five hundred years had passed; his blood energy soared to the heavens, his dharma power vast as the sea. He had long since gained a momentum of invincibility under heaven. What hadn't changed was his temper—he was still the same battle maniac as before.
In ancient times, Hou Yi shot down nine suns, and only one Golden Crow survived—the one in the chariot, who had fled back to Fire Mulberry Star. He was the only son of the current Golden Crow Great Emperor.
Now that the Demon Emperor had risen, his status was naturally beyond words!
However, he was also someone the Heavenly Court very much wanted to eliminate. Led by Pang Bo, Zhang Wenchang, Huahua, and others from Earth, they sought an opportunity to kill him.
Because Hou Yi held an exalted place in their hearts—he was a hero.
Their indignation naturally infected many in the Heavenly Court. Yang Xi had a close bond with Huahua and naturally wanted to help him fulfill this wish.
"Hmph!"
A cold snort came from within the chariot, expressing great dissatisfaction with Yang Xi. "I am merely patrolling my Demon Clan's divine territory. What business is it of yours?"
"You've already crossed the border. If you want a fight, then come—I've been looking forward to it!" Yang Xi laughed heartily.
"Boom!"
He reached out a large hand and slapped forward, directly attacking. Now the Heavenly Court feared no great power. Since the other party had crossed the boundary, he naturally would not be polite.
"Crack"
The chariot shattered, and a golden rainbow shot up from within. The Golden Crow prince's eyes flowed with cold light. Opening his mouth, he spat out a volcanic great seal that flew forth, possessing the momentum to suppress the ages—extremely terrifying.
"Your old man refined this treasure for you? Truly remarkable—it's actually formed from a Fire Spirit Divine Mountain. But it's still not enough!"
Yang Xi laughed heartily and slapped down, striking the massive volcanic great seal with his bare palm. Magma surged, the divine mountain exploded, and the patterns on the seal were erased.
The various sages were horrified. This man was practically a second Ye Fan. This was a weapon refined by the Demon Emperor for his son, yet it was destroyed. Just how powerful was his physical body?
"Are you forcing my hand?" The Golden Crow prince snorted coldly, standing up from the shattered chariot. A golden great bell appeared above his head, its ancient divine sound echoing through the ages.
It was actually the Demon Emperor's weapon—the Imperial Bell was on his person.
"What a fine treasure! This golden bell suits my senior brother Ye Tong well. I'll give it to him as a weapon," Yang Xi said.
"Young friend, you jest," the great bell hummed, the voice of an emperor-level deity emanating from within.
Then, a massive golden beam of light flew out, cutting through the universe, splitting this region in two—this was drawing a boundary. Then the great bell vibrated again, radiant light filling the sky, wrapping around the group as they slowly retreated, returning to the Demon Territory.
Yang Xi smiled and did not pursue.
Over these years, he had suppressed himself greatly, hoping that when the day came to break through, he would directly clash with the Imperial Bell, fighting an extreme weapon bare-handed.
In the Heavenly Court's divine garden, within the Immortal Mountain, Ye Fan sat cross-legged on the black cliff. After witnessing everything in the universe, his expression was very calm.
In another area of the Immortal Mountain, lush and vibrant, there stood an ancient tree shimmering with multicolored light, its trunk sturdy like a coiled dragon. A group of children with tender faces and full of vitality sat in meditation, earnestly comprehending the Dao.
That was another generation. Among them were Li Heishui's grandchildren, Dongfang Ye's fourth-generation descendants, Li Tian's great-grandsons, and the offspring of Heavenly Generals—all with boundless potential.
The Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree flowed with light and color. It could only grow within the Immortal Mountain, and it had become another immortal tree of the Heavenly Court.
Over these many years, the Heavenly Court had flourished, shaking the universe and stirring the ten desolates. Their descendants were more astonishing than the last, generation after generation growing up.
"Oh!"
Ye Fan was surprised. He turned his head to look at a certain region, a strange expression on his face. His gaze crossed endless star rivers and saw the scene there.
A vast heavenly tribulation appeared. With a single strike, it shattered ten thousand stars, turning that place into a broken land—terrifying beyond measure, boundless and endless.
Ye Tong was crossing tribulation. The nine-layered heavenly tribulation descended, blotting out the sky and covering the sun, vast and unfathomable, shaking the entire great universe.
The world was shocked. Everyone knew that the Heavenly Court was becoming unstoppably powerful. Even Ye Tong was about to enter this realm. In the future, he could fight alongside Ye Fan—who in the world could stop them?
"Last time, he already broke into the nine heavens, but he forcibly suppressed himself again. This time, he's not trying to push into the emperor realm, is he?" More than one person speculated.
"Boom"
The tribulation was vast and boundless. All the stars in the heavens flickered as if ignited. Ye Tong stepped into the peak of the nine heavens, charging and surging in all directions, shattering the thirty-three heavens above and reaching the nine netherworlds below.
He struggled in the vast universe, striving to break through the immortal, to kill out a bright and radiant future!
"What a powerful heavenly tribulation! What a terrifying junior! Could he really be another one who can campaign against the Forbidden Zones?" Many were wary.
"Ah..."
Ye Tong roared. The tribulation lasted who knows how long. Gods and demons howled between heaven and earth, stars trembled wildly, various divine phenomena appeared together, and finally, even the shocking and inexplicable phenomenon of Soaring Immortal appeared.
"This is an omen of becoming an emperor! In the past, anyone who had such a vision later attained the Dao and became supreme!"
"Senior brother is crossing tribulation! He's taken that step! I wonder if he can also charge the imperial gate!" At this moment, many within the Heavenly Court were excited.
Yang Xi, Huahua, and the others all rubbed their hands together, wishing they could take his place, all incredibly thrilled.
Finally, Ye Tong charged into the sky, shattering the thunder sea, piercing through the heavenly tribulation, going against the heavens as if trying to smash the thirty-three heavens in one breath!
"Hmm?!"
At this moment, even those in the Forbidden Zones could not sit still. Some opened their eyes. Was this the rhythm of attaining the Dao?
"Boom!"
Ye Fan still sat cross-legged on the stone cliff, but he made his move. With a single palm strike, he pierced through the heavens, directly obliterating a shadow that was charging toward Ye Tong!
"Five hundred years without leaving seclusion, and you've all forgotten me? Whoever dares to make a move against my disciple, I will flatten your entire Forbidden Zone!"