Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 297 - 298 Chapter 303 People Who Pit the Sacred Lands

298: Chapter 303: People Who Pit the Sacred Lands 298: Chapter 303: People Who Pit the Sacred Lands “Do you really think you can make the two of us leave?!” Tu Fei glared at Xia Jiuyou, his expression rather unfriendly.

“Or do you want me to flick you away with one finger?” Xia Jiuyou said coldly.

Tu Fei was so angry he nearly spat blood.

Being looked down upon by a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy made him feel the impulse to kill.

“Even the so-called experts from Flickering Light were nothing special.

Do you think you can surpass them?” the white-robed youth sneered, as arrogant as ever.

The crowd was utterly silent.

Xia Jiuyou was truly overbearing, completely unafraid of offending people, even belittling Li Rui of Flickering Light.

Tu Fei held his breath for quite a while before saying, “You haven’t even grown all your whiskers yet.

What’s with the arrogance!” PFFT.

The surrounding people all laughed.

They hadn’t expected Tu Fei to say such a thing in public.

Xia Jiuyou’s face stiffened before it turned icy.

Tu Fei indeed felt stifled.

He genuinely felt he might not be able to beat this teenager.

The boy appeared to be only thirteen or fourteen, yet he was intimidatingly powerful, leaving Tu Fei feeling choked with frustration.

“Then let me see how strong you are!” the white-robed youth spoke coldly.

“Why should I stoop to a child’s level?

I won’t bully you,” Tu Fei said shamelessly, actually fearing he’d get beaten up.

“Then I’ll bully you instead!” Xia Jiuyou stood up.

Tu Fei waved his hand and said, “Forget it.

Since you insist on competing, let’s settle it with a battle of wits.

Otherwise, with your delicate skin, prettier than a girl’s, it’d be terrible if you got injured.” “How do you have a battle of wits?” people around egged them on, eager for chaos.

“Naturally, it’s a divine sense battle,” Tu Fei replied nonchalantly.

“How is that a battle of wits?

It’s the most perilous kind!

It really seems to be a life-and-death battle then.” The surrounding people were all aghast, thinking Tu Fei had lost his temper.

“Alright.

Since you wish to have your spirit destroyed, I’ll grant you that,” Xia Jiuyou said, sitting down calmly.

“If I make a move, it’d be somewhat bullying you.

Let my brother step forth,” Tu Fei patted Ye Fan’s shoulder, pushing him forward.

“How shameless, sending his brother to die,” someone whispered.

“Why don’t you two just come at me together?” Xia Jiuyou taunted.

“Don’t be stubborn, kid.

You’re not even a match for one of us, let alone two,” Tu Fei boasted.

Killing intent emanated from Xia Jiuyou.

Two beams of Divine Light shot from his eyes, incredibly dazzling and making it hard for people to look directly at them.

WHOOSH!

A beam of light shot out from the center of his brow, more splendid than a rainbow.

It aimed to penetrate Tu Fei; this level of divine scan was somewhat terrifying.

CLANG!

From Ye Fan’s forehead, a purple light shot out, like a divine sword unsheathing with a ringing sound, comparable to a purple Heavenly Sword.

He intentionally concealed his golden divine scan; the Heaven and Earth Changing Technique recorded in the Heavenly Source Book allowed his aura and spiritual charm to transform.

WHOOSH!

The two engaged in a divine scan duel.

The surrounding tables and chairs silently disintegrated into dust, turning into ashes.

This was a powerful clash, threatening lives at any moment, potentially leading to divine sense collapse and consigning them to a state of eternal damnation.

Purple light against rainbow light created a dazzling scene in the air.

The divine sense blades were more dangerous than a real fight, and the bones in their foreheads glowed, appearing crystalline.

Those nearby were terrified; if such a powerful divine scan swept over them, many would die immediately.

CLANG!

CLANG!

CLANG!

Ye Fan’s divine scan transformed into a three-inch tall purple figure, wielding a War Spear like a purple god of battle, advancing step by step to attack.

Xia Jiuyou’s divine scan transformed into a multicolored figure, wielding a divine bell.

It was extremely ethereal, shaking the Colorful Bell, producing colorful Pileans that rippled outwards.

Divine sense taking form, becoming human-like figures, battled fiercely in the void.

Many couldn’t help but tremble; this was the most fundamental kind of combat.

CLANG!

The purple figure fought with increasing valor, like a deity.

After thrusting the War Spear into the air, it swept out.

The multicolored figure was incredibly nimble, wielding the divine bell with an ethereal grace.

Unable to dodge in time, it used the Colorful Bell it bore to block the War Spear.

BOOM!

A sound from the clash of divine scans rang out, and many onlookers felt a stabbing pain in their divine sense, affected by the duel.

SWISH!

The two small figures separated, purple and rainbow light flaring as they resumed their battle.

“Stop fighting.” At this moment, a gray-clothed elder behind Xia Jiuyou suddenly spoke, a grayish beam of light shooting from his brow, sweeping towards Ye Fan’s divine scan.

Upon the appearance of this aura, many people upstairs paled, feeling as though doomsday had arrived.

This divine scan was overwhelmingly powerful, like an abyss or a sea.

SWISH!

In a flash of light, the purple figure rushed back into Ye Fan’s forehead, which was as radiant as jade and shone brightly.

“What do you mean by this?” Ye Fan asked in a deep voice.

Earlier, he felt as if a Fierce Beast had immobilized him.

This elder was incredibly dangerous, with a terrifying divine scan that was likely no weaker than his own.

“Our Young Master is currently cultivating a Divine Skill, so he mustn’t recklessly activate his divine scan; hence, I’ve stopped this battle,” the gray-clothed elder replied.

“My Divine Skill is incomplete; indeed, it is a hindrance,” Xia Jiuyou spoke, his jet-black eyes blinking as he scrutinized Ye Fan.

“You are beyond my expectations; your divine scan is so strong.

How much of your power did you use?

If it was over sixty percent, you’re not my match.” Ye Fan smiled without explaining anything, but his heart skipped a beat.

This teenager was indeed a prodigy.

If he fully unleashed his divine scan, it would likely rival Yao Xi’s.

It’s hard to imagine who trained him.

Could it truly be the direct disciple of the previous generation’s old Peacock King?

After this battle, the white-robed youth Xia Jiuyou’s demeanor softened somewhat; he no longer threatened to drive everyone away.

Many looked at Ye Fan, astonished that he had fought Xia Jiuyou to a draw, leading the imperious white-robed youth to change his mind.

This surprised everyone upstairs.

The young female Daoist from Dao Yi Sacred Land, Xiang Yifei from Dayan Sacred Land, and Ji Biyue from the Ji Family all showed surprised expressions, examining Ye Fan.

“Infinite Heavenly Venerate!” An elderly Daoist appeared, walking up the stairs.

He looked to be fifty or sixty years old; his body was gaunt but full of vitality.

He sported a goatee, and his eyes shone like golden beads.

One glance, and it was evident that this person was extraordinary.

Though his body appeared withered, his Essence, Qi, and Spirit were abundant, indicating he was a powerful cultivator whose depths were unfathomable.

“Master Daoist, you’ve finally arrived.

Is there any definite news?” Ji Biyue asked smilingly.

“Monastics do not speak falsehoods.

This humble Daoist will soon confirm his location,” the elderly Daoist replied seriously.

Ye Fan and Tu Fei’s hearts jumped as they exchanged a glance.

Is this the guy intending to swindle people?

“This old nasal is truly a talent; he wants to deceive Sacred Lands, playing the part of the main schemer better than the one we expected, and he’s even ahead of us,” Tu Fei gritted his teeth.

This elderly Daoist seemed wooden and spoke few words.

He responded only when asked directly, presenting a simple and honest appearance, a far cry from cunning or deceit.

Ye Fan also nodded and covertly communicated through voice transmission, “If he deceives the Sacred Lands before we do, we’ll be left with no recourse.

There’s only one chance.” Tu Fei said indignantly, “Look at this old nasal, with his utterly sincere face.

Damn it, I really want to slap him twice.” “Infinite Heavenly Venerate, this humble Daoist genuinely doesn’t know his whereabouts now.

The time hasn’t arrived yet.

Even if you were to offer me Source now, this humble Daoist would not accept it,” the elderly Daoist said with utmost sincerity.

“I genuinely want to strike him!

What a grand fraud.

Look at how genuine he appears; someone’s offering Source for information, yet he’s adamantly refusing,” Tu Fei said angrily.

This is all preparation for a major swindle; such a negligible amount of Source wouldn’t even catch his eye, Ye Fan couldn’t help but admire him.

This old Daoist was truly a character; clearly here to swindle, yet he put on such an honest act, even refusing Source—what incredible “integrity.” After half an hour, the crowd upstairs finally dispersed.

Only Ye Fan remained unmoved.

Tu Fei said, “Quickly, follow him!

Let’s see what tricks that old nasal is up to.” “Following him is pointless.

If he dared to come, he surely has countermeasures prepared,” Ye Fan shook his head, then turned and walked to the chair the elderly Daoist had sat on.

With a sweep of his robe sleeve, he collected it.

“Why are you taking a chair?

Can it help trace that old nasal?” Tu Fei wondered.

“We can’t, but that dog certainly can,” Ye Fan smiled.

Tu Fei clapped his hands and chuckled.

“A dog’s nose is the sharpest!

That damn dog can definitely handle it.” They spent a long time in the city and gathered a lot of information.

Three Grand Elders from the Ji Family had arrived, along with peerless experts from Flickering Light.

Additionally, notable figures from Wanchu Sacred Land had also appeared.

And this was just what they’d heard.

The number of people from other major forces and scattered cultivators was unknown.

The young female Daoist from Dao Yi Sacred Land appeared, Xiang Yifei from Dayan Sacred Land was also present, and furthermore, the successor of Purple Mansion Sacred Land had also shown himself.

However, it was unknown if the Grand Elders from these Sacred Lands had also come.

“The Origin Qi stirs everyone’s hearts.

A group of old undyings has come.

This is going to be troublesome,” Tu Fei said.

Ye Fan also frowned.

He had intended to act while the various Peacock Kings were distracted by the Ancient Scroll, yet he had unexpectedly drawn so many people.

The plans of that old Daoist who wanted to swindle the Sacred Lands were also giving him a headache.

“Should we act before that conniving Daoist does?” Tu Fei asked.

Ye Fan pondered for a while and said, “We can’t make a move now.

I suspect some Peacock Kings might even come themselves.

The risk is too high.” “Are we just going to watch that crafty Daoist deceive everyone?” Tu Fei was very indignant.

Ye Fan stroked his chin and smiled.

“It’s precisely because he came that this situation is so wonderfully opportune.

Let him do all the work.

When the time comes, we’ll find a way to get the Source.

We just need to keep an eye on him.” Tu Fei suddenly realized and then laughed, nodding repeatedly.

“Let him put on a vigorous performance, and we’ll take the Source!

However, we must keep tabs on his every move so we can strike accurately.” Ye Fan nodded.

“For now, we can only rely on that dog’s nose.” “This time, we also need to think of a foolproof plan to rob that Xia Jiuyou,” Tu Fei said, still fixated on the idea.

「An hour later」 Ye Fan and Tu Fei returned to the towering mountains.

Autumn winds rustled, and yellow leaves danced in the air, casting a bleak and desolate scene over the mountains.

This was a mountain valley where the grass and trees had withered, and fallen leaves carpeted the ground.

The big black dog was lying on the ground, panting heavily.

It had finished carving the Dao Glyphs, which were sufficient to traverse the void.

“You just carved a few glyphs.

Did you have to get so exhausted?” Tu Fei mocked.

“What do you know!” The big black dog didn’t even glance at him.

These two had never seen eye to eye.

Ever since their first man-dog battle, they bickered every time they met.

“What kind of Dao Glyphs did you carve, exactly?” Ye Fan asked, a bit surprised.

The big black dog said proudly, “This emperor carved a set of Chain Dao Patterns.

I’m not afraid of having the void sealed by others, nor of powerful individuals pursuing me into the void.” “How far can it traverse?” Ye Fan asked.

“I tested it earlier.

It traversed sixty thousand miles,” the big black dog replied.

This damn dog is definitely lying!

Did it come back from sixty thousand miles away in this short amount of time?

Tu Fei gaped in disbelief.

Ye Fan’s face darkened.

“The large pile of Source I left for you…

did you squander it all?!” “Do you even understand what Chain Dao Patterns are?

There are over a dozen transit points midway!

Of course, I had to continuously traverse the void to set them up,” the big black dog retorted, full of self-righteousness.

Ye Fan and Tu Fei both felt like punching it.

This damn dog had squandered a heap of Source; probably half of it had gone into its stomach.

“This damn dog is really unreliable!” Tu Fei cursed.

WOOF!

The big black dog lunged to bite him.

“Stop it,” Ye Fan restrained it.

“Did you set up any Restrictions at the midpoints?

We might encounter some extremely formidable individuals this time.” “Don’t worry!

Even if pursued by powerful individuals, this emperor will make them suffer a great loss.” The big black dog gritted his teeth.

“Being with you, this emperor has suffered terrible luck multiple times!

This time, I’ve invested heavily in carving these Dao Glyphs.

Not even the Heavenly King himself could catch me now!” This damn dog boasts so much.

Could it lure Xia Jiuyou here, trap him, and skin him alive?

“That’s plausible,” Ye Fan nodded, then said to the big black dog, “Now, help me find someone.” He waved his sleeve, and a wooden chair appeared in the valley.

“What do you mean?” the big black dog was puzzled.

“We need to use your dog nose to find someone,” Tu Fei said.

WOOF!

The big black dog pounced on him, and another man-dog battle erupted.

“I @#￥…

Damn dog, I’m telling the truth!” Tu Fei screamed.

“Stop!

We’re not going to swindle the Sacred Lands ourselves anymore.

We need to find someone,” Ye Fan quickly shouted to stop them.

“What did you say?” The big black dog became even more agitated.

“You made this emperor work so hard to carve all these Dao Glyphs, and now you’re saying it’s for nothing?” “These Dao Glyphs will naturally be useful.

They are our Life Path for retreat,” Ye Fan quickly explained, otherwise, the damn dog might rebel.

The big black dog’s expression gradually softened.

“Another old nasal…

these darned Daoists are really no good.

Of course, you’re quite unscrupulous yourself, just waiting to reap the benefits without sowing.

But this emperor likes it, hehe…” “Don’t laugh so despicably.” The big black dog gave a dry laugh, its bald tail perking up.

It sniffed the chair and frowned.

“An incomparably pure divine energy aura.” The Black Emperor transformed into a cat and, along with Ye Fan and Tu Fei, returned to Mountain Rock City.

They then started their pursuit from that tavern.

The journey went smoothly.

They ventured deep into the mountains until they reached a broken cliff.

Only then did the big black dog stop, puzzled.

“The trail vanished.” “Could he be hiding here?” Tu Fei asked.

“No.

It seems the person disintegrated here,” the big black dog speculated.

“What nonsense are you spouting…?” Suddenly, the big black dog’s expression changed.

“I know!

That wasn’t a real person.” “Could it be some kind of demon spirit then?” Ye Fan asked.

“It’s a god nurtured within the Dao Palace of a powerful cultivator, one who practices an ancient technique from over a hundred thousand years ago.

He must have been afraid of being tracked, so he disintegrated here, dissipating into the heavens and earth, and then reformed his body dozens of miles away,” the big black dog concluded.

“So formidable?” Ye Fan and Tu Fei were both astonished.

“Indeed.

It is that mysterious art.

I sensed that kind of aura.

This is no simple character,” the big black dog stated.

“We must find out who he is,” Ye Fan said seriously.

They turned back and searched for dozens of miles, scouring high and low, and finally found clues again.

It had to be said, the Black Emperor’s nose was unparalleled in the world.

Once it caught a whiff of a scent, it could lock onto it and track it relentlessly.

This was the pure divine energy aura left by a god from a Human Dao Palace.

They believed they would soon meet the actual person.

After tracking for over three thousand miles, they gradually closed in on their target, arriving in a region of deep, rugged mountains.

“Damn it, this emperor smells a familiar aura,” the Black Emperor spoke.

“A familiar aura?” “Besides the pure divine energy aura, there’s also the aura of that person’s true body.

This is an acquaintance,” the Black Emperor replied.

“What, an acquaintance?!” Ye Fan and Tu Fei were shocked.

“Don’t get too close.

This person is extremely formidable.

We can only observe from a distance,” the big black dog said gravely.

A short while later, Ye Fan, Tu Fei, and the Black Emperor found a hidden spot and looked towards a distant mountain peak.

“He looks exactly like you!” Tu Fei said, somewhat surprised.

Ye Fan frowned.

On that mountain peak, another “him” was engrossed in carving something.

“That’s the Daoist I bit last time in the Great Emperor’s bedroom!

It’s definitely his aura,” the Black Emperor revealed the answer.

That damn fatty!

Ye Fan had never expected it to be Daoist Duan De!

“What, it’s the Lacking Moral Daoist?!

Wasn’t that bastard chased by Grandpa Wu Dao towards the Central States?

When did he come back?

He’s truly got some luck,” Tu Fei was also surprised.

“Damn fatty…” Ye Fan gritted his teeth.

This guy truly lived up to his reputation as the Lacking Moral Daoist, daring to scam anyone.

This time he actually targeted the Sacred Lands!

Tu Fei also cursed, “This scoundrel has finally fallen into our hands!

We must make him suffer a crushing defeat!

This bastard is incredibly audacious!” Ye Fan also felt the urge to spit blood.

This Lacking Moral Daoist was truly capable of stirring up trouble.

He could even think of such a malicious trick.

Ye Fan clenched his teeth and said, “Impersonating me to scam people!

How could he even come up with that!” Tu Fei said, “This bastard is blocking our path and even plans to use your appearance for his scheme.

I’ve never seen such a lacking moral Daoist.” What’s he carving?

Could it also be Dao Glyphs?

Ye Fan was puzzled.

The big black dog gave a definitive answer, “That’s right.

It looks like he’s carving Dao Glyphs, and they’re not ordinary ones.

However, he’s not proficient enough; he’s carving very slowly.” Ye Fan rubbed his chin.

“I want to crush this fatty.

Black Emperor, when he leaves, you go and modify them so he’ll be stuck staring blankly when he tries to traverse the void.” “That could get someone killed,” the Black Emperor said, yet he also snickered unscrupulously.

“When the people from the Sacred Lands surround him here, let’s see how he escapes,” Tu Fei chuckled sinisterly.

At this time, five Daoist figures emerged from within Duan De, helping him inscribe Dao Glyphs.

One of them was that gaunt, stoic Daoist with the honest-looking face.

Now I finally understand why I wanted to smack that stoic Daoist!

He’s the god from that damn fatty…