Chapter 1799: Future Buddha
Ye Fan kept his promise, reforging the Void Mirror and repairing its body. Over the years, he had slain Supremes, pacified the Forbidden Zones of Life, and shattered many ancient imperial weapons. Though most had become scrap metal, their divine essence completely lost, some immortal materials had ultimately been left behind.
He spent several years studying the Void Scripture, researching the residual array patterns of the mirror and its still-living deity, and finally repaired it with immortal materials, restoring the Void Mirror to its former glory and returning it to the Ji Family.
This event shook the universe. Who could have imagined that another outstanding figure from the Dark Calmity War still had remnants of his body left behind, with the possibility of being revived?
Subsequently, Ye Fan issued a decree to all cultivators in the universe, searching for the shattered Eternal Universe Divine Furnace, hoping to save another outstanding figure. This was the first time he had issued a Heavenly Emperor’s divine edict.
Because he had personally witnessed the Eternal Universe Furnace shatter back then, accompanying the White-Robed Jiang Taixu into the distance, just like the half-shattered mirror buried in the void. When he saw that scene, he had suspected that the two Great Emperors, fighting through the bodies of their descendants, might have tried every means to protect their offspring in the end.
This time, seeing Ji Zi’s remnant body confirmed the guess Ye Fan had harbored in his heart back then. How could he not be excited? That was why he mobilized such a massive force and issued orders across the entire universe.
Of course, this was not coercive. He promised that anyone who discovered truly valuable clues would be given a complete and flawless Dao Scripture. And if someone could actually deliver the shattered Eternal Universe Furnace, Ye Fan made a heavy vow: as long as he lived, he would protect that clan’s prosperity.
A Heavenly Emperor’s promise, and such a solemn one at that, naturally moved many people.
The Jiang Family, upon hearing the news, mobilized their entire clan. The hope of the Divine King’s resurrection made their hearts tremble, and they searched for him throughout the universe.
Led by Jiang Yifei, Jiang Caixuan, and Jiang Tingting, they swept across the universe, wishing they could turn heaven and earth upside down to find the Divine King’s whereabouts.
Soon after, someone arrived at the Heavenly Court, bringing astonishing news—they knew where the Eternal Universe Divine Furnace was.
The Great Strength Ox Demon Clan was undoubtedly a powerful race in the universe. Although they had never produced an Ancient Emperor, no one dared to underestimate them.
In the past, after that earth-shattering battle, a shower of blood rain had wrapped half of a shattered divine furnace and landed on their ancient star. Even though the imperial weapon was destroyed, ordinary stars could not block it.
However, the ancient star where this clan resided was very mysterious. There was a Heavenly Cave there, and no one who had ever descended into it had come back alive. The Eternal Universe Furnace had fallen into it.
Afterward, all the powerful members of the clan joined forces to cover and seal the Heavenly Cave.
Years passed, and now that Ye Fan had become the Heavenly Emperor and issued such a powerful Heavenly Emperor’s decree, they finally hesitated. After deliberation, their clan leader personally ascended to the Heavenly Court and revealed this information.
When the Heavenly Emperor travels, who can stop him? Ye Fan, accompanied by the old Ox Demon, instantly descended upon this ancient star.
Then, in one step, he arrived before the Heavenly Cave. Raising his hand, he lifted the seal. Below, it was pitch black and unfathomably deep.
“So that’s how it is. No wonder it could conceal the aura,” Ye Fan sighed.
The universe was vast, indeed full of secrets. This was an abandoned Forbidden Zone of Life, containing ancient emperor-level array patterns—and not just one set.
He delved deep inside and found the bloodstained remnant furnace. He discovered that this should be a Forbidden Zone of Life from the Chaotic Ancient Era. Unfortunately, the few Supremes inside had long since died of old age, dissolving into the Dao.
Anyone other than a Great Emperor who descended here would surely die, unable to escape the five layers of imperial-level array patterns.
Ye Fan nervously opened the Eternal Universe Furnace and, sure enough, found half a remnant body inside. Its hair was white as snow, its face young—it was precisely the Divine King Jiang, who had once lived a second life.
“Divine King…” Ye Fan called out in a trembling voice. The Divine King had shown him great kindness; without him, Ye Fan would not be who he was today.
The Divine King’s lament for the world, his divine blood used to wash Ye Fan’s Dao diagram and protect his growth, and at the Yao Chi Grand Assembly, his zither music had awed all the ancient clans—truly a peerless elegance.
But now, there was only a cold, remnant body, covered in bloodstains, enough to make one’s heart tremble.
The White-Robed Divine King’s life had been full of hardships. After being trapped for many years, he had returned alive, only to see his beloved die before his eyes. He then wandered into the great wilderness, living a second life alone—without joy, only sorrow. He fought against the ancient clans, pacified the Dark Calamity, and met his end like this.
Ye Fan carried his bloodstained remnant body back to the Heavenly Court.
That day, another divine temple was built beside the Heavenly Court, magnificent and grand. Ye Fan once again enshrined a Tai Xu Divine!
“Divine King, return…” he called out, his voice full of emotion.
Having cultivated until now, Ye Fan’s will was harder than iron, but recently he had been deeply moved time and again. Gai Jiuyou, Ji Zi, and the White-Robed Divine King had been great pains in his heart, and now he finally saw a glimmer of hope for redemption.
Three magnificent divine temples stood side by side, shining day and night. Every strand of faith power was personally offered by Ye Fan, bathed in the light of the Heavenly Emperor, their radiance piercing the heavens.
Ye Fan repaired the Eternal Universe Furnace and personally handed it to Jiang Yifei.
Then, he also gave the Dao Scripture to the Great Strength Ox Demon Clan, promising to protect their prosperity—on the condition that the clan did not commit any major transgressions.
Several hundred years passed. Besides the three sealing altars, there was also a small temple and a shack beside them.
The small temple belonged to Huahua. Over the years, Ye Fan had been evolving the Buddhist faith, a peerless divine ability, which greatly inspired Huahua. He directly enshrined himself on the altar to experience it.
Buddhism had not declined; its faith was still very strong. For Huahua to be a Buddhist within the Heavenly Court—even looking back through the ages, few would dare to do such a thing.
Others usually underwent such breakthroughs in their prime, but he only broke through when he was so old his teeth were nearly falling out, causing great concern that he might die prematurely.
However, Ye Fan had a high opinion of him, saying that Zhang Wenchang was not destined for a short life and would not have a shorter lifespan than a peerless expert.
“Wenchang has broken through again. As usual, he’s going back to his homeland to take a look. Ye Zi, aren’t you going back?” Pang Bo asked.
“I’m going back,” Ye Fan said.
“Good! This time, we’ll go back together!” Pang Bo said excitedly. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to register as a member on the literary website to recommend it. Your support is my greatest motivation.)