# Chapter 236: Aiming for the Western Emperor Scripture
The night moon was cold and clear, the reddish-brown earth stretching endlessly into the distance, vast and remote.
"What are you gentlemen doing?" Ye Fan looked at the several people, discreetly gripping the inch-tall Li Fire Divine Furnace in his palm.
Holy Son Yao Guang's smile did not diminish. "Daoist, do not misunderstand. I have no ill intentions. I only wish to discuss something with you."
"Discuss what?"
"I wish to exchange with you for the Phoenix Blood Red Gold." Holy Son Yao Guang replied.
"What do you have to offer in exchange?" Ye Fan stood in the moonlight, asking calmly.
"I can authorize opening the treasure vault of Yaoguang Holy Land, allowing you to choose freely." Holy Son Yao Guang said this. Such conditions were truly astonishing. Yaoguang Holy Land, passed down for over a hundred thousand years from ancient times to the present, had always been prosperous. Its accumulated wealth and depth of heritage were unimaginable.
Over a hundred thousand years of collections... countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures. Allowing Ye Fan to choose freely was indeed tempting. However, Ye Fan could not agree. How could other heavenly materials compare to Phoenix Blood Red Gold? This was a sacred object exclusive to the ancient Great Emperors!
"Do you think there is anything of equal value to Phoenix Blood Red Gold?" Ye Fan asked.
"The value of Phoenix Blood Red Gold is indeed immeasurable, but I never force others. I wonder if a volume of ancient scripture could move you?" The night wind stirred, and Holy Son Yao Guang's entire body glowed, as if edged with a golden border.
"A volume of ancient scripture?!" Ye Fan was shaken.
Beside them, Old Knife Handle and the Holy Maiden of Yao Chi were also surprised. Even Yao Xi revealed a shocked expression, never expecting her fellow sect's Holy Son to dare make such a promise.
"I observe that you are in the Dao Palace Secret Realm. I wonder if a volume of the 'Four Extremes' Secret Realm scripture would satisfy you?" Holy Son Yao Guang asked with a smile.
"So it's not a complete ancient scripture, just a volume for a single secret realm." Ye Fan was noncommittal.
Holy Son Yao Guang shook his head. "Daoist, you are mistaken. Although Phoenix Blood Red Gold is an unparalleled rarity, it is only the size of a fist. It is truly too small."
"Is it the ancient scripture of Yaoguang Holy Land?" Ye Fan asked.
Yao Xi had been watching closely. She believed that although Holy Son Yao Guang held a high status, he could not possibly show the Holy Land's scriptures to an outsider. The old fossils in the sect would never agree.
Holy Son Yao Guang shook his head. "It is not the Yaoguang Heart Method. This is a fragmentary scripture I obtained by chance during my travels."
Everyone changed expression. Holy Son Yao Guang indeed had great fortune. He already cultivated one of the most profound ancient scriptures of the Eastern Wasteland, yet he had also obtained a fragmentary scripture during his travels.
"Can it compare to the immortal scripture of Yaoguang?" Ye Fan asked. He was indeed somewhat tempted.
"It is absolutely not inferior!" Holy Son Yao Guang answered with certainty.
Ye Fan sighed. This was the gap. Others had one ancient scripture to study and another fragmentary scripture for reference, while he worried about subsequent cultivation methods.
"Actually, I want the cultivation methods for both the Dao Palace and Four Extremes Secret Realms. Can the Holy Son provide them?" Ye Fan asked with a smile.
"Daoist, you cannot be too greedy. This scripture is a fragment and does not contain the Dao Palace Secret Realm chapter." Holy Son Yao Guang replied.
"Alas, that is truly difficult." Saying this, Ye Fan looked at Old Knife Handle and smiled. "Old sir, I see that your divine radiance is internally concealed. You are clearly an accomplished figure. Do you have anything to exchange with me? You're not thinking of robbing me, are you? You should know that several outstanding figures from the Holy Lands are present. They won't just stand by and watch."
Since Holy Son Yao Guang had not directly resorted to force, Ye Fan was much more at ease. He used words to probe Old Knife Handle.
"I am but an old man with one foot in the grave. How could I do such a thing? I wonder what you want?" Old Knife Handle replied indifferently, appearing unfathomable.
Ye Fan's heart tightened. He felt that this old man was unafraid of the several Holy Land heirs being present. The old fellow seemed to be hiding something deep.
"As I just said, I want a volume of ancient scripture recording a heart method."
"There are only a few ancient scriptures in the Eastern Wasteland. I cannot produce one." Old Knife Handle shook his head.
Ye Fan looked at Yao Xi and the Holy Maiden of Yao Chi, smiling. "Are the two fairies interested in Phoenix Blood Red Gold?"
Yao Xi immediately laughed. "How do I feel like you're tempting me?"
Although she was the Holy Maiden of Yaoguang, pure and otherworldly, when she laughed, there was a certain charm about her. Her neck was snow-white, her jade-like face radiant, carrying an alluring quality.
"I was just asking casually. If Fairy Yao has no interest, then forget it." He did not tease her. With Holy Son Yao Guang present, flirting with the future Saint Lord's wife might give him another reason to make a move.
The Holy Maiden of Yao Chi pondered briefly, then said, "Perhaps my Yao Chi can also produce a scripture scroll."
"Is that true? Is it the Western Emperor Scripture of Yao Chi?" Ye Fan was moved. His main purpose in coming to the Northern Domain was to target the ancient scripture passed down by the Western Emperor Mother of Yao Chi.
"That is not the case. The Western Emperor Scripture cannot be passed outside. However, Yao Chi has also collected half a fragmentary scripture." The Holy Maiden of Yao Chi replied.
Ye Fan was indeed surprised. There were only a few ancient scriptures in the Eastern Wasteland, yet Yao Chi actually had half a fragmentary scripture.
However, his aim was the Dao Palace Secret Realm volume of the Western Emperor Scripture. A fragmentary scripture likely could not compare to the Western Emperor Scripture.
"I can consider it." He did not refuse, because for now he did not want these people to lose hope. Otherwise, they might directly make a move.
Among these people, he trusted the Holy Maiden of Yao Chi the most. This Holy Land had an excellent reputation. Its disciples were indifferent to fame and fortune, and from ancient times to the present, no evil deeds had been heard of.
He was most wary of Holy Son Yao Guang. This person was indeed a heaven-gifted talent, giving him a very dangerous feeling. Ye Fan did not really believe he would actually take out a volume of ancient scripture for exchange.
At the same time, he was also very cautious of Old Knife Handle. This wretched old man was somewhat unfathomable, making him uneasy.
"Daoist, setting aside Phoenix Blood Red Gold, your Source Art alone makes you an honored guest of my Yao Chi." The Holy Maiden of Yao Chi smiled, speaking subtly.
At this moment, her words were undoubtedly helping Ye Fan, indirectly making her position clear.
"We walked out of the Primordial Forbidden Zone together. We can be considered friends who have shared hardships. Naturally, we will not harm our goodwill. Whether you wish to exchange or not, we still have our friendship." Holy Son Yao Guang smiled, his hair strands carrying a golden light.
"Something's wrong. They're coming!" Li Desheng trembled, his speech unnatural.
He had been watching from the side, not participating, but his sudden words startled everyone.
At the edge of the Primordial Forbidden Zone, two figures stood side by side, like two tombstones, tall and terrifying, strong and powerful.
One creature had gray hair reaching the ground, covering its body, exuding a chilling aura that gave a very dangerous feeling. It had appeared before, chasing them to the Red Moon Cave before stopping.
The other creature was covered in pale white fur, even on its face. It stood upright like a human, staring at them. Its eyes were deep green, and a fierce aura rushed toward them like an ancient desolate beast, sending chills down their spines.
The two creatures did not chase them. They stopped at the edge of the Primordial Forbidden Zone, coldly watching them. Although they were very far away, they still made people's hearts pound with fear.
The group immediately fled, no longer mentioning the Phoenix Blood Red Gold. If those two creatures chased after them, they might all be annihilated here.
After all the hardship of escaping the Primordial Forbidden Zone, dying outside would truly be a death without peace.
Suddenly, over a dozen figures appeared ahead, quickly approaching.
"Junior brother, junior sister, is that you?" From far away, those people transmitted their voices.
Ye Fan cursed his bad luck. People from Yaoguang had appeared, blocking the way ahead.
Holy Son Yao Guang and Yao Xi stepped forward to meet them, and inadvertently blocked Ye Fan's escape route.
In the distance, skirts fluttered in the wind. A group of fairy-like figures flew over. The disciples of Yao Chi had also arrived, finding their way here.
"Thank heavens you are safe!"
Those young disciples surrounded them, asking what they had encountered.
"This is not the place to speak. Let's leave first." Holy Son Yao Guang said. He had great prestige. Even though many of them were his senior brothers, they all showed respect, knowing he was the future Saint Lord.
"Daoist, come with us." Holy Son Yao Guang invited with a smile.
"I think it's better to forget it. Since we've escaped danger, let's each go our own way." Ye Fan replied.
"How can that be? The Daoist led the way in the Primordial Forbidden Zone and has shown us kindness. Let us see you off part of the way." Holy Son Yao Guang smiled.
Ye Fan rubbed his chin, feeling uneasy. If he walked with the people of Yaoguang, in the end, there might not even be ashes left of him.
"Old sir, which way are you going?" Ye Fan asked Old Knife Handle.
"I want to travel alone. Would you like to come with me?" Old Knife Handle replied.
"Forget it. The path you take is too desolate. I'll go with the fairies of Yao Chi." Ye Fan walked straight toward the Yao Chi disciples.
Yao Xi smiled sweetly and walked over. "Daoist, why is this? Would my Yaoguang eat you or something?"
The Holy Maiden of Yao Chi walked over and smiled lightly. "Since the Daoist is willing to travel with us, let's go together. We were just about to invite you to Yao Chi. The Stone Appreciation Conference will begin soon."
"I couldn't ask for more!" Ye Fan quickly nodded.
Yao Xi's smile was like a flower. "Yaoguang and Yao Chi have always advanced and retreated together. There's no distinction between us. Let's travel together."
In the end, everyone traveled together. Even Old Knife Handle did not go alone.
Over a thousand miles away, there were mining areas belonging to the Holy Lands, with many people stationed there.
After arriving at the mining area, they did not linger long. They directly boarded a Dark Jade Platform engraved with Dao patterns and began crossing the void, heading for Source City.
"The Primordial Forbidden Zone inexplicably stirred up black winds. We temporarily evacuated this area to avoid any accidents." This was the explanation from an elder of Yao Chi.
Source City was located in the midst of vast mining areas, about thirty thousand miles from the Primordial Ancient Mine. They entered the pitch-black void and soon completed the void crossing.
When they entered Source City, the east had already shown the pale light of dawn, gradually brightening.
Ye Fan actually wanted to leave alone, but for now, he couldn't get away. He found that the people of Yaoguang Holy Land were watching him from time to time. Reluctantly, he stayed close to the Yao Chi Holy Land, not wanting to walk with the Yaoguang people.
Later, Ye Fan was arranged by several Yao Chi women to rest in a small courtyard.
"Phoenix Blood Red Gold, your attraction is too great!"
Ye Fan made up his mind. This time, he would enter Yao Chi and obtain the Dao Palace chapter of the Western Emperor Scripture.
"You aim for Phoenix Blood Red Gold, this sacred object exclusive to the ancient Great Emperors. I only want to see your ancient scripture..."
This chapter was originally going to have a big fight, but later I felt it was somewhat illogical. The protagonist is only at the Dao Palace realm. Even if he used the Battle Saint Art, the Cauldron, divine sense, black fire, and everything else, he would still not be a match for Holy Son Yao Guang. In the end, I cut it all and rewrote it.
The protagonist will rise up. The fierce battles will begin.
Of course, the issue the brothers are most concerned about — the female lead — rest assured. A lot of groundwork has been laid. Many female characters can be written about, and it should start...
Next chapter, updated a little after one on the seventeenth.