Chapter 550: A Saint Shakes the Eastern Wasteland
The battle at Fire Demon Ridge made Ye Fan famous across the Eastern Wasteland. Such achievements left everyone stunned, and even sect masters found their eyelids twitching uncontrollably.
In fact, even before this, Ye Fan had already made a name for himself in the Eastern Wasteland. Few people were unaware of him, as too many events had occurred.
However, previously, not many feared him. Many wanted to erase him. But now, everyone's heart trembled.
So many experts had gone—quite a few Supreme Elders from Holy Lands, several Half-Step Great Powers—and in the end, even two Great Powers died. It was truly shocking.
"This child cannot be left alive. Once he grows up, no one in the world will be able to defeat him!" This was the first thought that arose in the minds of those who wanted to eliminate him upon receiving the news.
Thirteen Holy Sons—slain just like that. Half-Step Great Powers—cut down without hesitation. A host of experts, every single one a renowned figure in their own domain, all annihilated.
"A reincarnation of the Ruthless Person!"
Immediately, someone put forward this claim, causing an uproar and attracting widespread attention.
Such methods, such decisiveness—summoning heavenly tribulation, breaking a deadly situation, stepping over the corpses of heroes to advance to the Four Extremes Great Perfection realm.
This style of conduct chilled people to the bone. They branded him as the Ruthless Person reborn, pushing him to the forefront of the storm.
Without a doubt, many major forces were secretly guiding this, steering public opinion to a climax, making him the focus of all eyes—and naturally, a target for everyone.
Ye Fan's fame this time was indeed unavoidable. His achievements were truly astonishing. How many could accomplish such feats?
In the distant ancient times, there were heaven-defying geniuses who, before the age of twenty, could exterminate... but could hardly set foot there, unless favored by heaven, to enter and obtain a world-shaking fortune.
"It's not just Ziling and I who entered. I think they all followed in as well."
"Is that so? I've seen Li Xiaoman, but she never mentioned it." Ye Fan was startled.
Liu Yiyi traveled with Zhang Ziling. Inside the Immortal Palace, they nearly got lost. It was too vast, like a small immortal world, boundless and limitless.
Zhang Ziling obtained an ancient weapon and a few pages of a silver book. He accidentally stepped on an array pattern and vanished, teleported to who knows where.
And Liu Yiyi, in front of a divine shrine, discovered a small white jade gourd containing an ancient pill. After eating it, she slept for six years.
Hearing this, Ye Fan was moved. He took her pulse and his heart leaped. Within her body surged a vast divine power, truly terrifying!
"What kind of ancient pill, sleeping for years, creating such boundless divine power..." Ye Fan was astonished. That Immortal Palace was no ordinary place.
After Liu Yiyi woke up, she walked through the desolate palaces and accidentally stepped on another array pattern, getting teleported away.
Later, she was kidnapped and fell into someone else's hands, but she didn't know who the enemy was.
"Ye Fan, you must be careful!" Liu Yiyi said worriedly.
"Did he search your sea of consciousness?" Ye Fan asked, wanting to confirm some things to make a more precise judgment.
"I don't know." Liu Yiyi shook her head. She had been sealed for a long time and was unaware of all this.
"It's fine. It's someone who won't amount to much." Ye Fan revealed a bright smile, comforting her not to worry.
"Big sister, big sister, eat fruit." Little Nannan held up a bright red flat peach with both hands, offering it to Liu Yiyi. The little one was delicate and adorable, exceptionally endearing.
"So cute!" Liu Yiyi crouched down and patted her head.
After examining Liu Yiyi's body, the Supreme Elders of the Jade Pool felt as if they had found a treasure. Such vast divine power saved countless years of bitter cultivation. They immediately accepted her as a disciple of the Jade Pool, intending to nurture her carefully.
Ye Fan smiled. This put him completely at ease. Liu Yiyi couldn't have found a better sect.
These days, major sects had been pressuring the Jade Pool, not to shelter Ye Fan. Although they didn't say it outright, the implication was clear.
Ye Fan prepared to travel far, not wanting to cause trouble for the Jade Pool.
"Where are the Nine Secrets lost? Are any still in the Eastern Wasteland?" Ye Fan muttered to himself.
"Most of their inheritances are broken. Being able to find three secrets in the Eastern Wasteland is already heaven's blessing." The Big Black Dog sighed.
"Is that so? Then it's time to leave the Eastern Wasteland. We'll go to another world!" Ye Fan made this decision.
Farewell, Eastern Wasteland!
Ye Fan decided to leave this vast land and embark on a new journey.
Before leaving, there were still some matters to handle.
Soon after, they crossed the void and arrived outside the Grand Mystery Sect in the Southern Domain. They didn't enter but sent a letter to Elder Li Ruoyu.
Now that Hua Yunfei had fled, all because of Ye Fan, it wasn't appropriate for him to enter the sect. But he was worried about Zhang Wenchang, afraid he might be kidnapped like Yiyi.
Therefore, he came here specially to deliver a letter explaining everything.
After doing all this, Ye Fan let out a long breath, ready to leave the Eastern Wasteland far behind.
"Waaah... Nannan doesn't want to be separated from Big Brother." Little Nannan wailed loudly, grabbing a corner of Ye Fan's clothes, looking up at him with her little face, pitiful and unwilling to let go, crying sadly.
"I'm going to a very far place, full of dangers. Once I settle down, I'll come back for you." Ye Fan crouched down, gently comforting her, wiping the tears from her little face.
"But Nannan really can't bear to leave Big Brother..." The little one's eyes were tearful, pitiful and chuchuke'lian (pitifully endearing), refusing to part no matter what.
"Let him go. Soon, I'll go with you to find him." The Big Black Dog also advised from the side.
"How soon is soon? Why not go now?" Little Nannan cried, asking the Big Black Dog but looking at Ye Fan with longing.
The little one was reluctant. After much persuasion, she nodded with tears in her eyes. "Big Brother, you must come to pick up Nannan soon, okay?"
"Doggy, waaah... no lying. If Big Brother doesn't come, you have to take me to find him." She made the Big Black Dog swear, tears streaming continuously.
"These are a few large array platforms. Crossing major domains won't be a problem. They're enough for you to use several times!" The Big Black Dog handed some array platforms to Ye Fan, telling him to store them in his cauldron.
"Where are you going?" Ye Fan asked.
"Back to Purple Mountain to take a look. If I can open it, I'll take her inside for a spin." The Big Black Dog carried Little Nannan on its back.
Ye Fan's expression turned strange. He stared at the Big Black Dog without saying a word.
"Don't look at me like that!" The Big Black Dog muttered, then said, "I know you're thinking about the Beginningless Scripture, but I can't open it either. Besides, it's probably not suitable for your cultivation. Work hard to develop the Innate Sacred Body Dao Fetus soon! In fact, the techniques you're cultivating now are the strongest profound arts for each secret realm, no worse than any ancient scripture!"
"Big Brother, take care. Come pick up Nannan soon..." The little one waved her small hand vigorously, tears scattering continuously.
"We'll meet again if fate allows!" The Big Black Dog, like a black bolt of lightning, carried Little Nannan and disappeared at the edge of the vast land.
"Matters in the Eastern Wasteland are settled. I should leave." Ye Fan muttered to himself, aimlessly walking through an ancient city.
"The Sacred Body must be slain. This great threat cannot be left!"
"This child cannot remain in the world!"
Along the way, he heard many such discussions. The Ten Thousand Beginnings Holy Land was the most vehement, almost openly issuing a kill order.
Thinking about it carefully, they had every reason to be furious. Their Holy Son was killed by Ye Fan, their Saint Lord fell at the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, and their Holy Maiden Zhao Yanran was struck dead by heavenly tribulation.
With such deep hatred, how could they let it go?
Additionally, the Zi Mansion Holy Land, the Dao One Holy Land, and others were also furious, all searching for his whereabouts.
Moreover, Ye Fan learned another piece of news: the Great Extension Holy Son Xiang Yifei had recently broken through, becoming a Dragon Transformation Second Change expert, his strength advancing by leaps and bounds.
"Our Holy Son is also a genius. At such an age, becoming a Dragon Transformation Second Change expert—how many can do that?" A Supreme Elder of that sect said to others.
"Truly a genius!" Everyone marveled.
One must know that once a Holy Son reached Dragon Transformation Second Change, he would be extremely terrifying, far stronger than ordinary people, able to kill across several realms.
The Supreme Elder of the Great Extension Holy Land was very proud, vaguely implying that Xiang Yifei could now suppress the Sacred Body and was the outstanding talent of the younger generation.
"Xiang Yifei survived?" Ye Fan was surprised, immediately understanding that this man had crossed the tribulation and gained immense benefits, breaking through a realm.
First, on the night of bloodshed, Xiang Yifei tried to enter the Primordial Slaughter Formation to kill him. This time, he joined so many Holy Sons in setting a deadly trap.
Unexpectedly, he actually succeeded in crossing the tribulation. But he absolutely could not be left alive.
"He escaped and even broke through. I'll still send you on your way!" Ye Fan sneered. This man had to be eliminated.
The Great Extension Holy Son Xiang Yifei's breakthrough to Dragon Transformation Second Change caused a stir, with many praising him.
Regardless, no one knew the cultivation levels of the Holy Son Yao Guang or Ji Haoyue. He was currently the first Holy Son discovered to be at Dragon Transformation Second Change.
Late at night, amidst a torrential downpour, Ye Fan, holding a golden scepter, appeared like a demon god in a small town. After half a month of effort, he had tracked down Xiang Yifei's whereabouts.
"Still daring to train outside..." Ye Fan sneered. With his divine eyes, he had clearly recognized his identity that day.
"Boom!"
Lightning flashed, and rain poured down. Ye Fan, holding the Heavenly Court scepter, struck down at the inn, endless killing intent locking onto Xiang Yifei.
"Who is it?" The Great Extension Holy Son exclaimed, shooting into the sky.
"Someone to kill you!" Ye Fan walked out from the heavy rain. With every step he took, the small town trembled.
"It's you, Ye Fan!" The Great Extension Holy Son was startled. As lightning streaked across the night sky, he saw the true form in the rain.
"That's right!"
"Brother Ye, what is the meaning of this?"
"Sending you on your way!"
"Boom!"
Overwhelming killing intent surged. The rain fell like a poured-out basin, the curtain of rain covering heaven and earth in pitch blackness. Ye Fan attacked with the assassin scepter.
"Clang!"
Blinding light burst forth. The Great Extension Holy Son counterattacked, engaging Ye Fan in fierce battle!
Shocking divine radiance, sky-piercing killing intent—on this rainy night, amidst thunder and lightning, blades and sword shadows stirred the entire small town.
Fierce battle, cold light flashing everywhere, illuminating the night sky.
"Ah..."
The Great Extension Holy Son screamed. His golden holy sword was shattered by the assassin scepter. Then, with a soft "puff," his head was severed.
Ye Fan departed in the rainy night, vanishing into the downpour, leaving behind a demon-god-like silhouette for many.
The next day, the news spread, shocking the world. People were still marveling at how remarkable the Great Extension Holy Son was.
But before long, Xiang Yifei was slain. Many clearly heard him shout Ye Fan's name, so they naturally knew who did it.
"The Sacred Body is too domineering. He has no scruples anymore!"
"Heavens, the Sacred Body is too bold. He's openly coming to kill Holy Sons. What does he want?"
The Great Extension Holy Son Xiang Yifei was killed in a small town, leaving only a headless corpse, sending chills down many spines.
Was the era of the Sacred Body coming? He was no longer hiding anything!
"If you dare to secretly hunt me again, I'll wipe out your successors one by one!" That very day, Ye Fan released such words.
As soon as these words were spoken, the Eastern Wasteland was in an uproar. The Sacred Body was fearless, no longer afraid of anything!