Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 299 - 300 Chapter 305 Flirty

300: Chapter 305: Flirty 300: Chapter 305: Flirty The purple-clad youth atop the mountain peak, his black hair flying, gestured toward the vast lands.

He was passionately spirited, exhibiting an unmatched flair as he seemed to face the world alone.

However, Ye Fan, thinking of that damn fatty impersonating him, felt truly uneasy; otherwise, he might actually have felt a sliver of admiration.

The purple-clad youth stood with his hands clasped behind his back, looking increasingly relaxed.

With an arrogant lift of his brows, he said, “And as for you Saint Heirs and Sacred Ladies, in my eyes, you are merely flowers nurtured in a greenhouse.

In the future, should I enter the Four Extremes secret boundary, I will challenge each of you, making you submit at my feet.” Everyone was stunned; the cultivators from the various Sacred Lands were enraged beyond measure.

The younger generation was in an uproar.

This Desolate Ancient Wasted Body was overly arrogant, simply unbearable!

To critique the Eastern Wastelands, to question the entire world, to belittle everyone—acting as if he alone reigned supreme!

“You’ve gone too far!” someone shouted.

On the mountain peak, his purple clothes fluttering, the youth gazed up at the heavens, brimming with vigor, and declared, “My fate is my own to decide, not heaven’s!

In the future, this entire land will grovel at my feet!” That damn fatty is really getting into character, actually believing he’s the sacred body…

Tu Fei was speechless.

This shameless Daoist is actually getting emotional, acting all majestic.

“You are too arrogant!” Many couldn’t bear his words.

The purple-clad youth’s eyes shone brilliantly, his voice growing even more fervent as he said, “When my sacred body achieves Great Success, my bloom will herald the demise of all other flowers!

I will sweep across the Eastern Wastelands!” His star-like eyes flashed as he faced the gathered heroes, looking as if he dared to make enemies of the entire world.

But the thought that this was Daoist Duan De made even the Black Emperor feel like vomiting blood.

“Too shameless!

Too wicked!

This Emperor has never seen such a person!” “Damn it, getting a thrill by using someone else’s name!

You’re just asking for trouble for him,” Tu Fei lamented to Ye Fan.

“Your arrogance has reached the heavens!” someone from a Sacred Land shouted loudly.

“Arrogant?

I merely stated some facts.” Daoist Duan De, still impersonating Ye Fan, swept his gaze across the crowd.

A radiant smile played on his lips, his snow-white teeth sparkling in the sunlight as he said, “All you Sacred Lands, listen well!

For hunting me today, I will surely repay you in the future!” “What qualifications does a wasted body like you have to say such things?

You’ll never break through the Dao Palace secret realm in this lifetime!” “Curses are meant to be broken, and miracles are meant to be created!

Who can obstruct my destiny?” Daoist Duan De declared, full of spirit, a striking figure with clear, bright eyes.

“In the future, I will undoubtedly reign supreme over the world and preside over all Sacred Lands!” “I can’t stand him anymore!

Someone go up there and chop him to pieces!” one of the younger generation yelled, completely losing their composure.

“Guard your ancient scriptures well, for I will surely borrow them for a look in the future!” “Polish your peak weapons until they shine, for I will definitely take them for a spin one day!” “Protect your Great Emperor Tombs well, for I will personally open them in the future!” Daoist Duan De delivered these three pronouncements in rapid succession, each shouted with immense passion, as if he were tearing the very sky apart.

The faces of everyone from the Sacred Lands turned utterly grim.

The scene exploded into a boiling frenzy.

The purple-clad youth, daring to risk universal condemnation by uttering such words, had truly shocked and enraged everyone.

Tu Fei cursed under his breath, “This guy is way too cocky.

I’d like to see how he plans to get out of this.” The Black Emperor said to Ye Fan, “He’s blurted out what you wanted to say, but it’s too soon.

That damn fatty is making enemies for you.

If we crush him today, he’ll have fully deserved it!” Ye Fan sighed.

“Of all that he said, only the last sentence was truly from his heart.

That damn fatty’s greedy nature never changes; he’s still惦记ing the tombs of several Great Emperors.” “The more trouble he stirs now, the more painful his fall will be later.

What I’m looking forward to most is seeing the look on that damn fatty’s face,” Tu Fei chuckled sinisterly.

“Young whelp, you’ve said so much.

You can die content now, can’t you?” an elder said in a low, solemn voice.

“You bunch of pig-headed fools!

Did you think you could trap this sacred body?” Daoist Duan De was extremely disparaging, insulting everyone present.

“Ignorant child!

Do you think merely inscribing some Dao Glyphs can guarantee your escape across the void?” an old man sneered, his face full of contempt.

Daoist Duan De shook his head with an air of arrogance and said, “You old relics!

Did you think you could seal this place and stop me from crossing the void with your secret treasures?

Too naive!” “Kill him!” Even some of the older generation figures could no longer stand him, and a few began to surge forward.

Daoist Duan De turned with unmatched flair, his back to the crowd.

He strolled leisurely, hands clasped behind him, and proclaimed, “If I wish to leave, who in this world can stop me?” “The void has already been sealed.

Let’s see how you leave now,” a calm, aged voice drifted over.

“The Dao Glyphs I control are remnants left by an ancient Great Emperor!

Who among you can immobilize them?” Daoist Duan De ridiculed.

“What?!” “Don’t bother seeing me off.

Even a thousand-li farewell must end.

From now on, the vast sea allows fish to leap, and the high sky lets birds fly!

I’m taking my leave now.” Daoist Duan De waved a hand behind him and then softly chanted, “My path is one you will never comprehend.” Many cultivators landed on the mountain peak, their glares sharp enough to kill.

They all felt the urge to take a bite out of him.

“Life is truly as lonely as snow.” His purple clothes fluttered as he stood with his back to the crowd, displaying incredible flair.

“This Saint is leaving!” Yet he didn’t move, still standing in the same spot.

“Go!” Daoist Duan De commanded lightly.

Still, he remained unmoved.

Yellow leaves drifted down before his eyes; he hadn’t left.

“Cross the void!” Daoist Duan De could no longer maintain his composure.

The autumn wind gusted, sending leaves fluttering like butterflies.

He stood there, completely motionless.

“Damn it, traverse space!” Daoist Duan De was frantic now, on the verge of tears.

But the autumn wind merely whispered past, and the scenery around him remained stubbornly unchanged.

Now he was thoroughly panicked; the consequences would be too dire!

He stomped his foot hard, but the mysterious jade platform showed no reaction whatsoever.

It was impossible to cross the void!

Daoist Duan De’s body stiffened as if struck by five thunderbolts; the world seemed to spin around him.

“Damn it, what happened?!” He felt his mouth go dry and his tongue tie, a sensation like his pants were on fire.

This is an absolute emergency!

If I’m trapped here… He knew the consequences without even needing to think.

Just moments ago, he had been full of spirit, looking down on the world, critiquing everything under the heavens, and had practically dragged the major Sacred Lands through the mud.

If he couldn’t escape now… The mere thought made his hair stand on end.

Even if these old codgers have secret treasures, they can’t possibly immobilize such Dao Glyphs.

In that instant, cold sweat broke out all over him.

All his flair and瀟灑ness vanished without a trace, and his calves began to cramp.

When he confirmed yet again that he could not cross the void, Daoist Duan De’s vision went black.

He staggered, nearly collapsing to the ground.

At this moment, Daoist Duan De felt as if he’d stepped off a skyscraper into thin air, or like a boat breaking its moorings in the heart of the Yangtze River; his scalp tingled, and his limbs went stiff.

“Damn it!” he cursed under his breath.

In that instant, Daoist Duan De’s face turned a deathly shade of green.

He was on the verge of tears but could shed none, wanting desperately to curse the very ancestors of the heavens.

“Why haven’t you traversed the void yet?” The mountain peak was now crowded with people, standing barely ten zhang away, encircling him so tightly that not even water could seep through.

Daoist Duan De turned around, forcing a smile that looked worse than a grimace of pain, and said, “Everyone, I…” “You what?

Where did all that arrogance from before go?” someone taunted.

“I…

I freaking want to cry!

The heavens are playing me!” Daoist Duan De’s face was a sickly green, looking worse than if he’d swallowed a dead toad.

“Hahaha…

Hahaha…” Far in the distance, Tu Fei burst into wild laughter, causing those around him to turn and stare.

Ye Fan also felt the urge to pound the ground with laughter.

Seeing the unscrupulous Daoist so utterly frustrated filled him with immense delight.

“I’ve finally waited for this moment!

Finally, I get to see that damn fatty with this expression!

Hahaha…” Tu Fei cackled, transmitting his voice to Ye Fan.

The Black Emperor was also chuckling, his huge mouth stretched nearly to his ears, looking thoroughly sneaky and mischievous.

“Well, why don’t you try to escape?” The crowd surrounded Daoist Duan De on the mountaintop, all their faces alight with mocking amusement.

He had been far too arrogant earlier; seeing him now on the verge of tears was thoroughly satisfying for everyone.

“I’m so damn frustrated!” Daoist Duan De’s face was ashen, his eyes darting around as he desperately tried to think of an escape route.

“Where’s all your bravado now?

Go on, keep up your flamboyant act!” Daoist Duan De could only grit his teeth and swallow his bitterness, unable to voice his suffering.

He had been too high-profile earlier, spouting a mountain of threats, and now he could only stare blankly, completely out of options.

“Scared stiff, are you?

Why aren’t you spouting threats now?” someone sneered.

“Damn it!

Who just spoke?

Come out!

I’ll duel you one-on-one!

Anyone who’s not convinced, just step forward!

This sacred body will slap you to death with a single palm!” Daoist Duan De started shouting defiantly again.

He wouldn’t dare reveal his True Body even if it meant death.

For now, he could only continue his ‘flamboyant’ act under Ye Fan’s name.

If he could escape and revert to his True Body, he could still roam freely.

“He’s being arrogant again!” “You bunch of good-for-nothing losers from the Dao Palace secret realm!

If it were one-on-one, I’d knock every single one of you dead with a finger!” Daoist Duan De boasted, utterly cocky.

“You son of a bitch!” Many people wanted to spit out these words.

“Are there any cultivators from the Dao Palace secret realm who dare to duel this Saint?

One-on-one, this Saint will torture you to death!” Daoist Duan De issued his challenge.

He didn’t mention the Saint Heirs and Sacred Ladies from the Four Extremes secret boundary, nor did he glance at the older generation figures in the distance.

He only provoked the group of Dao Palace secret realm cultivators, hoping to find a chance to escape in the ensuing chaos.

WHOOSH!

A group of people rushed forward, all cultivators from the Dao Palace secret realm.

They began to gang up on Daoist Duan De, all sorts of spiritual treasures flying through the air, forcing him into a desperate and undignified retreat.

“This Saint, battling the heroes of the world alone, will surely be recorded in the ancient history of the Eastern Wastelands…” Daoist Duan De, who had suppressed his cultivation base to the Dao Palace secret realm, dodged and weaved among cultivators of the same level, all the while taunting relentlessly.

In the distance, Tu Fei chuckled.

“You’ve really made a name for yourself today.” Ye Fan rubbed his temples.

I truly don’t know if this was worth it.

That bastard, Daoist Duan De, flaunting my name like this…

it’s such a huge mess.

“Forget about this bastard for now.

Hurry and capture the taciturn Daoist,” Ye Fan said before flying off into the distance.

It had to be said, the seemingly honest and straightforward taciturn Daoist possessed an incredibly strong mental fortitude.

When Ye Fan and Tu Fei arrived, they found him still on a mountain peak, haggling with people from the Flickering Light Sacred Land and the Ji Family.

This fellow had no intention of escaping at all; he was stubbornly insisting that each of the two Sacred Lands pay him one hundred thousand jin of Source.

Tu Fei sighed, remarking, “He’s quite a character.

Even in this situation, he’s still so calm, continuing to scam for Source.

I really want to cut open that unscrupulous Daoist’s heart and see what it’s made of.” “Reverend Daoist, the information you provided isn’t false, but look at the situation!

We don’t have time to go back and get Source for you.

You won’t be shorted your exorbitant reward later, and besides, we’ve already given you a lot!” The people from Flickering Light were speechless, already growing annoyed with the old Daoist.

Right now, seizing the Origin Qi and capturing the purple-clad youth were the most pressing matters.

“Reverend Daoist, you’ve already received ten thousand jin of Source from the Ji Family.

If you add the bounties from Flickering Light and other major powers, you should have at least fifty thousand jin of Source on you by now,” someone from the Ji Family added.

Hearing this, Tu Fei transmitted his voice to Ye Fan, “Should we wait a bit longer?

Let him scam some more Source, and then we’ll make our move.” “No,” Ye Fan judged, his eyes fixed on the taciturn Daoist, ready to act.

“This taciturn Daoist is just like that damn fatty; they’re one and the same, equally cunning.

It’s obvious he’s planning to bolt.

This is just his last con.” Ultimately, the people from the Ji Family and Flickering Light all charged towards the other mountain peak, leaving the taciturn Daoist behind.

“Reverend Daoist, if you don’t demand the Source now, do you really expect them to give it to you afterward?” Ye Fan approached him.

“This humble Daoist was thinking the same, but alas, I cannot afford to provoke the Sacred Lands,” the taciturn Daoist said.

SWISH!

SWISH!

SWISH!

Flashes of multicolored light erupted as Star Stones, Divine Blood Soil, and other materials inscribed with Dao Glyphs flew down simultaneously, sealing off the mountain peak.

“Who are you?” The taciturn Daoist was greatly alarmed.

There were quite a few people around; he hadn’t expected anyone to dare attack him directly in broad daylight.

Dao Glyphs blanketed the mountain peak.

Purple lightning was channeled down from the heavens, stirring the powers of heaven and earth.

The terrifying bolts of lightning struck the ground, scorching soil and rock.

This is specifically designed to counter me…

The taciturn Daoist’s expression changed instantly.

“You unscrupulous, damn Heavenly Venerate!

So it was you!” This avatar of Daoist Duan De was so furious its nose nearly became crooked from rage.

On the mountain peak, Ye Fan and Tu Fei had already brought out the mysterious jade platform, ready to snatch the Source and flee at any moment, while the big black dog was controlling the Dao Glyphs, bombarding him relentlessly.

Daoist Duan De couldn’t recognize Ye Fan or Tu Fei, but he definitely recognized this big dog.

BOOM!

Purple heavenly lightning connected heaven and earth, terrifying beyond measure, striking Daoist Duan De’s body.