Chapter 409: Rebirth and Transformation
Not a single person could remain calm. Everyone's emotions surged as a small world materialized, so vivid and real that it stunned all who witnessed it.
Over a hundred thousand years had passed since a Sacred Body had last been able to enter the Four Extremes Secret Realm, yet now a divine phenomenon had appeared. Was this curse about to be broken?
The heavens and earth buzzed with noise. Countless cultivators were in an uproar, every single one paying close attention, for they might witness the rise of a figure who could rival the ancient Great Emperors.
The Holy Sons and Holy Maidens all revealed strange expressions. Each silently observed, not a single word spoken.
Golden Wing Little Peng King bathed in golden light, towering and straight like a demon god. He sneered repeatedly, his battle intent soaring high, the black Great Desolate Halberd manifesting behind him.
Xia Jiuyou had red lips and white teeth, clear eyes, and was incomparably beautiful. Though only thirteen or fourteen years old, his cultivation looked down upon the younger generation. He stood with his hands behind his back, unmoved.
At this moment, even the Saint Lords were shaken, their hearts unable to remain calm, each face bearing a different expression.
The Jiang family already had a Peerless Divine King, which had made the other Holy Lands deeply wary. If a Greatly Accomplished Sacred Body were to emerge in the future, one who could contend with ancient Great Emperors, how could the other Holy Lands bear it?
Furthermore, once Ye Fan successfully broke through, the Wind Clan and the Jiang family would inevitably form an indirect marriage alliance—there would be no accident. At that time, the balance among the Holy Lands would truly be shattered.
Great figures from the four Immortal Imperial Dynasties of the Central Province and the Hundred Schools of Thought had also come to observe the ceremony. Their minds and spirits were now shaken as well. This was definitely an unprecedented great enemy for their descendants.
Ye Fan was oblivious to self and the world, transcendent beyond all. No matter the clamor outside, he remained unmoved.
The leaves of the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree were each different, each possessing unimaginable wondrous uses, allowing Ye Fan to enter a mysterious state.
The small world was vivid and real. He sat high above the Nine Heavens, the Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram rotating, like a deity opening up heaven and earth, looking down upon the rivers and mountains below, as if accepting the worship of all living beings.
"Swish"
The four leaves rushed up one after another, some like mutton-fat white jade, others like cast gold, crystal clear and dazzling, suspended in midair.
"Hum"
In the night sky, the star power of the heavens and the moonlight like water were all drawn in, converging toward the Dragon Transformation Pool, entering Ye Fan's small world, making it even more vivid.
"Boom"
The Dragon Transformation Pool surged. All the Divine Source was being refined, rushing toward Ye Fan, who was imprinted in the void, penetrating his body, making him crystal clear, even the fine hairs on his body glowing.
Washing the physical body—this was a visible transformation. His flesh became increasingly flawless, as transparent as crystal, the powerful fluctuations of life even more terrifying.
Yes, every heartbeat of Ye Fan was like the beating of a divine drum, shaking people's eardrums until they buzzed. It could be said to be shocking.
Moreover, his heartbeat grew louder and louder. Thump, thump, thump... it echoed through heaven and earth.
"He is changing his blood, regenerating his flesh and blood!"
The crowd was shocked. Ye Fan was undergoing rebirth and transformation. His physical shell was about to undergo a saintly change. This was a sign of breaking through!
"Boom!"
The Dragon Transformation Pool shook. Ye Fan channeled endless essence into his body, his flesh becoming increasingly radiant, truly like an Immortal Lord descending to the world.
In this process, divine light shot into the sky. A massive amount of Source Qi could not be sealed away, nor could it all be absorbed, illuminating the entire heavens and earth.
"Swish"
A small golden creature, clever and mischievous, turned into a golden thread. It appeared sneakily in the sky above, almost intoxicated as it absorbed the Source Qi.
The Divine Silkworm had appeared. It had struggled to escape the White-Robed Little Nun and slipped over, drinking like a whale, drawing the surging divine light into its small belly.
The White-Robed Divine King was also high in the sky, using the Li Fire Divine Furnace to dissolve the Great Emperor's array patterns. He glanced faintly at the Divine Silkworm.
The golden little spirit immediately became afraid. Then its big eyes blinked, looking pitiful, as if begging to be allowed to stay here.
The Peerless Divine King paid it no further heed, activating the Li Fire Divine Furnace to continue opposing the Great Emperor's slaughter formation, gradually erasing the divine patterns imprinted in the void.
The golden little creature, as if pardoned, plunged into the Divine Source Qi, continuously inhaling and absorbing it into its body. Its whole body shone with golden brilliance. It was utterly intoxicated, countless little stars sparkling in its big eyes.
"Divine Silkworm!"
Many people cried out in surprise, suddenly realizing that it also needed a massive amount of Source to transform. Today, it might very well be another big winner.
"Rumble"
Suddenly, a large crack split open in the void. A purple great hand reached out from within, extremely sudden, directly grabbing toward the Dragon Transformation Pool.
Purple Qi swirled around it. It covered the sky like a demonic cloud, blotting out the stars and moon, cutting off the essence of heaven and earth. It was terrifying, causing people to shudder.
"Heavens! A great hand tearing through the void—it's a top-tier expert!"
People were shocked. Finally, a powerful figure had made a move, launching an attack to obliterate Ye Fan.
"Bang"
Four old men from the Wind Clan acted. One of them soared against the sky, striking toward the heavens, colliding with the purple great hand.
"Pfft!"
He spat out a mouthful of blood, immediately falling down, severely injured. The expressions of everyone present changed.
"Thud!"
Peacock King acted, rushing before the great void crack, opening his mouth to spit out the Chaos Treasure Seal, striking downward. With a loud boom, the purple great hand was shaken back, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
"Roar..."
Suddenly, several more large cracks appeared. No one emerged, but terrifying howls came from within, like boulders shattering clouds, like monstrous waves striking the heavens!
The sound was so loud it was deafening, almost able to shatter rivers and mountains with a roar!
In the distance, many people fell backward, blood flowing from their seven orifices, their lives hanging by a thread. One could imagine how terrifying this howling was.
Red Dragon Daoist formed hand seals with both hands, isolating the Dragon Transformation Pool within a small world to prevent the sound waves from impacting inside.
The surrounding cultivators rapidly retreated, watching the Sacred Body's breakthrough, not wanting to suffer collateral damage.
Peacock King, Azure Dragon King, and the old man of the Wind Clan each struck toward several spatial cracks, blocking the sound waves and calming the heavens and earth.
"Interfering with the Sacred Body's breakthrough is crueler than killing him!" Many people drew in cold breaths, instantly understanding the intentions of those in the shadows.
A cultivator's breakthrough was most taboo to be disturbed. Abandoning all progress was a minor matter; more often than not, one would be half-crippled, unable to cultivate ever again.
Those in the shadows had long planned to hinder Ye Fan's progress at the critical moment with minimal cost, to completely cripple him, making it impossible for him to cultivate for the rest of his life.
At the crucial moment, perhaps a single great roar would send Ye Fan into eternal damnation, falling from the clouds into hell, never to rise again.
"Swish"
The Peerless Divine King finally wiped away the Great Emperor's array patterns completely, but he dared not let his guard down. Those in the shadows likely had backup plans. He was even on guard against Extreme Imperial Weapons.
"Pfft", "Pfft"...
The leaves grown from the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree turned to powder one after another. Four divine beams entered Ye Fan's body, interweaving into many innate patterns, making him even more sacred.
And this small world became clearer and clearer, like a real space, not merely a divine phenomenon.
At this moment, Ye Fan sat unmoving, his body like seven-colored crystal, pure and flawless. Countless essences, endless divine light, baptized his physical form. He was like a deity!
"What is the Sacred Body's divine phenomenon? Is it the same as the Divine King's, a pure land?"
"No, it seems like several divine phenomena are interwoven together, not yet finalized!"
"Stars Shining Over the Azure Sky, Splendid Rivers and Mountains, Chaos Planting the Azure Lotus, Yin-Yang Life-and-Death Diagram, Immortal King Overlooking the Nine Heavens... There are shadows of these ancient terrifying divine phenomena!"
"What kind of terrifying divine phenomenon will ultimately form?"
Everyone murmured softly, all watching closely.
Suddenly, Ye Fan's heartbeat intensified. Endless Source Qi from the Dragon Transformation Pool poured into his body, and he radiated light in all directions.
"Whoosh!"
He actually caught fire. Divine flames shot into the sky, his flesh nearly transparent, his blood and flesh crystal clear, almost visible to his organs and bones.
Blood flowed from every pore of his body, his entire form a bright red. The fierce flames burned, crackling, evaporating these fresh fluids, the smell of blood filling the air.
"What happened? Why is he burning up? Will he become ashes?"
"No, this is true rebirth and transformation!"
"Flesh regeneration. The Sacred Body is reaching minor accomplishment. He really is about to enter the Four Extremes Secret Realm!"
People were very surprised.
The blood inside Ye Fan's body continuously seeped out through his pores, while within his body, new blood with a radiant glow was born, a faint golden light shimmering.
"Crack!"
Suddenly, the crowd heard the sound of bones breaking. Faintly visible, the bones within his seven-colored crystal-like flesh were shattering, then regrowing.
Never had such terrifying rebirth and transformation been seen. It was truly worthy of the name, a very thorough transformation, even the bones being renewed.
"Pop"
Ye Fan's crystalline flesh also broke, like a beautiful jade artifact cracking. Then his organs vibrated in unison, his joints crackling. Everything was being renewed.
The Dragon Transformation Pool was stained red. Divine flames enveloped him. He seemed to be reborn from the fire. Every bone, every inch of flesh and blood, even his hair, was being replaced.
"This is too cruel. What kind of pain is the Sacred Body experiencing in this transformation?"
"This is not suffering, but rebirth. I think many people would be willing to have it!"
Ye Fan channeled the essence of Divine Source to baptize his physical body, continuously replacing bones and blood. His flesh regenerated, becoming extremely powerful. He shed his original physical shell and regenerated a new self.
Suddenly, those in the shadows made their move at this moment to interfere. The void continuously collapsed, rising and falling violently like an ocean.
No one knew how many top-tier figures were acting, tearing this heaven and earth apart. The sound was like thunder, shaking all ten directions. The vitality of heaven and earth was extinguished.
The Divine King acted. His gaze was like lightning, sweeping across the entire heavens and earth. All the places that had split open instantly closed, the void returning to its original state, immediately calming down.
"Boom"
Suddenly, Ye Fan's body shook violently. He spat out a mouthful of blood, falling backward, his entire body drenched in blood. The endless Divine Source Qi in the Dragon Transformation Pool erupted like a tsunami, flinging him into the air.
"Heavens! What happened?"
"Did the Sacred Body fail in his breakthrough?"
The crowd was shocked, not understanding what was happening. The Divine King, Red Dragon Daoist, Peacock King, and others were also alarmed.
"Bang"
Ye Fan turned over and sat up, closing his eyes again, drawing in massive amounts of Source Qi. The heavenly sounds of the Dao resonated continuously within his body.
"Bad! The Divine Source in the Dragon Transformation Pool is running low!" the old man of the Wind Clan cried out.
But at this moment, Ye Fan's physical transformation was complete. This was true rebirth and transformation.
"Thud!"
He suddenly stood up. The heavens trembled. He raised his head to gaze at the starry sky, his disheveled hair flying. His newly born flesh shimmered with luster, erupting with a powerful aura.
"Boom!"
But at that moment, purple lightning descended from the heavens, striking toward him!
"Heavens! What is this? How can there be lightning under the starry sky?"
"This is a heavenly tribulation!"
The crowd cried out in alarm.
"Breaking into the Four Extremes Secret Realm—how could a heavenly tribulation descend?"
Everyone was stunned. Thunderbolts fell from the Nine Heavens, striking at Ye Fan. He stood tall and proud, welcoming the purple lightning.
"Boom!"
The first heavenly thunder fell. His entire body shimmered crystal clear. He withstood it with his bare flesh, not harmed in the slightest.
"Boom!"
The second heavenly tribulation was no longer a single bolt of lightning. It had transformed into a purple sea—a pool of lightning!
Endless lightning drowned Ye Fan. The heavens and earth were a vast expanse of purple. This was an ocean of lightning, extremely terrifying.
"Since ancient times, aside from a few heaven-defying prodigies, no one has ever heard of a heavenly tribulation descending during a breakthrough to block one's progress."
"The Sacred Body's breakthrough actually encounters a heavenly tribulation, and it seems to be an extremely terrifying one!"
Black Emperor shouted from the shadows: "Kid, if you get through this, the benefits will be immense! Back in the day, Emperor Wu Shi was often struck by lightning. As long as you don't die and persist, you won't have to fear being surrounded by enemies in the future!"