# Chapter 1781: Years Like a Blade, Cutting Down Heavenly Prodigies
The Mythological Battlefield was shattered into pieces. Never had a generation been as brutal as this one, with so many participants in battle. Four Supreme Beings had died in an instant, bloodstains everywhere, their corpses lying scattered across the field.
Ye Fan stood cold and domineering atop the celestial dome, overlooking the myriad heavens of all ages. His long black hair danced wildly, making him appear like a world-covering demon god, surveying the world with contempt.
This battle was extremely brutal. He had personally slain a Supreme Being, displaying an overwhelming dominance that left an indelible impression on every powerful figure present.
Setting everything else aside, just by himself, he could absolutely threaten the existence of the Forbidden Zones of Life.
Never before, only in this generation, had so many peerless talents emerged simultaneously. Yet he still shone brilliantly, an anomaly, the strongest Sacred Body in history!
This battle was tragic. Former Primordial Emperors had shed blood and met somber ends.
Ye Fan was cold, but not without feeling. This battle occurred only because of differing positions; otherwise, why would he engage in such slaughter?
The scene was very quiet. No one spoke. Many were deeply moved. After all, these were Primordial Emperors, each possessing a glorious past, suppressing the universe, intimidating the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, undefeated throughout heaven and earth!
Every single one of them was so outstanding. They had been young, they had been passionate, they had protected the multitudes, shining across past, present, and future, with none able to rival them under heaven.
But in the end, they had passed away, staggering through the years, struggling on the path to immortality, only to... change, ending their lives in decline.
Thinking carefully, each one was pitiable. Once so brilliant, crossing the sea of blood on the Imperial Path, becoming the strongest group throughout the ages, yet ending up like this in the end.
"Years like a blade cut down heavenly prodigies; on the path to immortality, one sighs at beauty. The opening of blood and bone, a painting of a lifetime's desolation!" Ye Fan sighed softly.
When these words were spoken, everyone felt something stir within. The withering of Emperors and Sovereigns—that was a mottled painting stained with blood. How much bitterness, how much suffering, how much glory, how much honor—all were buried in this sigh.
The great army advanced. Ye Fan's expression was calm as he led the multitude toward the Big Dipper Star Domain. They were truly setting out to pacify the Forbidden Zones, not just empty talk.
The crowd was shocked. What tremendous boldness this was! Never in history had there been such a madman. He wanted to end the myth of the Forbidden Zones, to eradicate the ancient forbidden lands.
"Kill!" The Big Black Dog barked wildly. Ever since being forced to leave the Big Dipper Star Domain back then, he had only returned once or twice, always carrying a knot in his heart.
"In this life, there is only battle. Solve all troubles for future generations!" The roar shook the heavens.
The Heavenly Court's lineup was truly formidable, comparable to the Mythological Era. Various powerful beings coexisted in this generation, now gathered together to attack the Big Dipper Star Domain, advancing into the Forbidden Zones of Life.
Along the way, all races in the universe trembled. How terrifying was this army? Since ancient times, who had dared such a thing?
The Seven Forbidden Zones of Life were like lofty gods, requiring people to offer sacrifices and pay homage. Who dared disrespect them? Who could conquer them?
The entire world was in uproar. At this moment, people were nervous and afraid, filled with both anticipation and fear, watching Ye Fan and the others.
"Truly a variable. This generation might produce the strongest person in history!"
Imperial Qi surged over Big Dipper. The killing intent shook the ages. Above the Ancient Forbidden Land hung a Bronze Immortal Hall, auspicious vapors swirling, immortal light cascading down. There stood a peerlessly elegant woman.
The great hole in the bronze hall had long been repaired and refined.
Meanwhile, the four forbidden zones—Primordial Ancient Mine, Heaven Above, Immortal Mound, and Divine Ruins—also released powerful auras, forming a terrifying standoff.
Yang Xi and the others were shocked. The Female Emperor surpassed ancient times and dominated the present, ready to unleash a strike at any moment. Her body transcended the mortal world, actually bearing an aura of eternal life.
Her appearance could not be seen, her immortal countenance could not be glimpsed, but at this moment, Duan De, who had followed the army, couldn't help but shudder. Because above his head, the Devouring Demon Jar was autonomously glowing, flowing with life force.
Black Emperor and the Unscrupulous Taoist exchanged glances, then quickly looked away, tightly closing their mouths without saying a word.
"Sacred Body Ye Fan, you are overbearing, pushing people too far!" A great shout came.
"It's not that I oppress others, but that you don't know restraint. This universe is not your breeding ground. In this golden age, you can no longer act as you please!" Ye Fan shouted.
He was extremely majestic, truly like the Heavenly Emperor descending to the mortal world. Even Ye Tong, Yang Xi, and other disciples felt a terrible pressure in his presence.
Let alone others. Every powerful figure who had followed to Big Dipper and was watching this great upheaval marveled inwardly. Ye Fan's momentum was fully formed; no one under heaven could stop him.
"We are Emperors and Sovereigns. When we protected this universe, your ancestors were still praying and worshiping at our feet. Now you want to rebel?" Another voice rebuked angrily.
"I respect your first life. I despise your lingering years. Throughout the ages, dark calamities have devoured countless living beings, causing heaven and earth to mourn for you!" Ye Fan's expression was calm, but his voice was cold. He thought of Ji Zi, Gai Jiuyou, the White-Robed Divine King. Whenever he recalled them, there was pain, filled with regret. He continued: "After experiencing blood-drenched storms of heaven and earth, I once swore that I hoped to pacify the Forbidden Zones within my lifetime, so there would never again be dark calamities!"
"Arrogant!"
"Ancestor Emperors have already laid a solid foundation. How many Supreme Beings can remain? In this life, I will fight to the bloody end to pacify the Forbidden Zones of Life!" Ye Fan's voice shook the great universe. This oath was both shocking and stirring.
At this moment, all star domains echoed with his voice. His invincible will resonated with the Heavenly Heart, causing the great universe to rumble and tremble for him.
"Kill!"
Ye Fan made his move. The Forbidden Zone of Life he chose was Divine Ruins. This place was mottled with ancient traces, containing ruins from the Mythological Era's Heavenly Court, such as towers and halls. Some buildings bore array patterns personally inscribed by Emperor Venerable.
Back then, when the ancient Heavenly Court disintegrated, shattered in divine battle, many divine lands fell to the eight corners of the universe. This was the main one.
"Boom!"
Heaven and earth shook. Ye Fan reached out with a great hand, forcibly lifting Divine Ruins and placing it within the great universe's starry river.
This was truly divine might covering the world. Ignoring the Supreme Beings inside, he forcefully uprooted the mountains and rivers, shaking heaven and earth.
Those inside struck out, but could not change this fact, unable to stop it. A great hand reached out to blast and kill, but was shaken back by Ye Fan.
"Kill!"
The Monkey shouted loudly, wielding the Immortal Iron Staff, his demeanor fierce and mighty. His entire body's golden fur stood on end. He was the first to charge in, because this place contained their clan's Flat Peach Ancient Tree.
This immortal medicine had drifted from place to place, finally seized by those of Divine Ruins. Now he wanted to retrieve it.
At the same time, the Battle Victory Buddha also made his move. Although already very aged, at this moment he was equally fierce and domineering. A divine ape fist smashed down, shaking heaven and earth.
To pacify the Forbidden Zones, no one held back. The young Old Madman, Little Pine, and others all charged down, plunging deep into Divine Ruins, striking with their strongest methods.
A figure rushed out, shattering a massive Divine Source block in the sky, directly undergoing ultimate sublimation. Forced into a corner, he had to fight here!
He shouted loudly: "Fellow Daoists, if you don't act now, when will you? Are you really waiting for him to defeat you one by one?"
Only he remained in Divine Ruins, surprising everyone but within Ye Fan's calculations. This was also why he chose this place as the first battlefield.
At this moment, the aura of heaven and earth became chaotic. Primordial Ancient Mine, Immortal Mound, and Heaven Above all trembled violently. Several powerful auras shot into the sky. Someone was about to emerge.
However, with a loud rumble, a massive Bronze Immortal Hall flew up, illuminating past, present, and future. It instantly cut off Divine Ruins from the outside world.
"Immortal Artifact!"
At this moment, people in Primordial Ancient Mine, Heaven Above, and Immortal Mound all exclaimed in shock, staring incredulously at the Bronze Immortal Hall. Standing atop it was a peerlessly elegant Female Emperor.
"A true Immortal Artifact!"
These words made people tremble. The three forbidden zones fell silent for a moment, suddenly thinking of many things.
"In this campaign, I only destroy Divine Ruins!" Ye Fan shouted loudly.
Such is the human heart. The three forbidden zones hesitated for an instant, as if weighing the matter. Because the cost of emerging was too great.
Boom!
Ye Fan decisively struck. He was like a dragon-leopard, agile and swift, crossing through the air to join the battle. He stepped down from the sky, dominating heaven and earth, unstoppable.
He crushed all the array patterns in heaven and earth, stamping onto the fist that the Divine Ruins Supreme Being had raised toward the sky.
The two collided, like heaven and earth in harmony. At first, the aura was peaceful and shocking, but then blood splattered everywhere. Both he and Ye Fan had used their ultimate power, condensing thousands of moves into this single strongest strike!
"Pfft!"
In the end, the Divine Ruins Supreme Being's fist exploded, flesh and blood mangled. He staggered backward.
"Kill!"
Ye Fan roared loudly, striking again. The two clashed like divine dragons, violently colliding. Blood splashed up from time to time, dyeing the blue sky of the universe red.
Boom!
With a final thunderous roar, Ye Fan sent him flying with a palm strike. Then, wielding the Numinous Treasure Heavenly Venerable's slaughter sword, he swept out. Blood light spread for billions of miles, cutting him in half at the waist.
At this point, Ye Fan stopped attacking. He soared upward, arriving beside the Bronze Immortal Hall, standing together with the Female Emperor to face the three Forbidden Zones of Life in silent confrontation.
Behind them, the Monkey, the Human Demon, and others struck together, overwhelming the severely wounded Divine Ruins Supreme Being. Especially when the Golden Crow Emperor's divine bell fell with a clang, it caused cracks to appear again in his broken body.
This battle came to an end. The last Supreme Being of Divine Ruins was killed. The great universe rumbled. His Dao dissipated, his spirit turned to ash. All under heaven were shocked.
Another Supreme Being had completed his life. The first half was glorious, the latter half ferocious, accompanied by pitiful struggle. In the final moment, only desolation remained, along with that shocking splash of blood!
"Years like a blade cut down heavenly prodigies..." Ye Fan murmured softly, gazing into the distance at the last few forbidden zones: Primordial Ancient Mine, Immortal Mound, and Heaven Above.
A glorious opening, a blood-stained painting, a desolate conclusion. The supreme Sovereigns in the forbidden lands fell into silence, their hearts filled with too many emotions.
They thought of many things. Once revered by all races, once unmatched under heaven, once proud and unbending. But now, what remained?
Was it truly years like a blade cutting down heavenly prodigies? Ye Fan saw that ethereal figure on the Bronze Immortal Hall. This Female Emperor seemed to have transcended, different from the rest.
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