Chapter 2077 - 1940: Di Family Ancestor Emerges from Seclusion
In the boundless starry sky, there are few Life Origin Stars, and many are ancient lands of life opened up by predecessors.
Such ancient lands of life might be flourishing initially, but due to the lack of primordial essence, Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi will eventually dry up due to depletion.
This is a major reason why cultivators from ancient lands of life are desperately seeking a Life Ancient Star to migrate to.
Although ancient lands of life are good, they are ultimately not suitable for long-term habitation.
Once the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi becomes too thin to support cultivation, it will inevitably lead to extinction.
However, some Life Origin Stars do not have such concerns.
Because Life Origin Stars possess the fortune of Heaven and Earth, they can autonomously generate Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, and generally, do not face the threat of energy depletion unless destroyed.
Jiang Sheng Star is such a Life Origin Star.
Within Jiang Sheng Star, the Di clan is undoubtedly a large family, with such profound heritage that it commands awe and terror across an entire region.
Throughout Jiang Sheng Star, who does not fear the Di clan?
However, at this moment, the Di clan is silent.
Di Tang is dead!
This shocking news came from the Xing Kong Ancient Road, like a thunderbolt, leaving the entire Di clan stunned.
Immediately, the Di Family Patriarch was enraged, his black hair standing on end, Essence Qi spouting from his seven orifices, his entire being seemingly ablaze.
"This is utterly intolerable!"
The Di Family Patriarch was furious, preparing to lead the elites of the clan to the Eighteen Cities on the Xing Kong Ancient Road, to avenge Di Tang and demand an explanation.
Before departing, he came alone to a Forbidden Land within the ancestral ground.
This Forbidden Land is where the Di Family Ancestor closed off, and even those of direct lineage are forbidden from entering.
Unless in case of a major event, not even he, the patriarch, may enter!
Outside the Forbidden Land, two old men sat cross-legged with closed eyes, guarding the entrance.
These two elders are clearly nearing the end of their lifespan, their age beyond recognition, wrinkles piled up sealing their eyes, their snow-white eyebrows half a foot long, while their heads have been bald with not a trace of hair.
However, their strength is not to be underestimated, even the Di Family Patriarch dare not look down upon them.
Both are elder strong people of the Di clan, in terms of generation, they could be considered the Di Family Patriarch’s Xuan ancestors; though their lifespan nearly exhausted, their strength is frightening, when enraged, they could sweep across a region.
Di Family Patriarch respectfully requested permission from the two old men, stating he had an important matter to see the ancestor.
The two did not even raise their eyelids, merely nodding lightly in approval for him to enter and pay respects.
"Thank you!"
Di Family Patriarch bowed to the two elders before entering the Forbidden Land.
This is a small world, isolated by a formation, gathering Primordial Qi from all directions, appearing vibrant and full of life.
In the Forbidden Land, Spiritual Springs flow, with Immortal Cranes soaring, and spiritual deer carrying Ganoderma; a scene of harmony.
At the center of the Forbidden Land stood an ancient stone platform, flaunting the mottled marks of time.
Upon the stone platform sat an elder cross-legged with closed eyes, exuding a powerful aura, his vigorous essence and blood surging like a dormant giant dragon.
"Ancestor!"
Di Family Patriarch devoutly prostrated himself in front of the stone platform, kowtowing fervently.
"To see me at this moment, it must be a major issue, speak!"
The elder atop the platform had not spoken, but such words rang in the Di Family Patriarch’s mind.
He knew this was divine consciousness communication; the ancestor was at a pivotal moment in seclusion, making the exception to see him is exceedingly rare.
"It’s like this..."
Di Family Patriarch recounted the death of Di Tang with embellishment, without mentioning Di Tang’s arrogance and oppression towards people from Xuan Realm, only speaking of the ferocity and cruelty of Xuan Realm’s Ye Fan, deceitful and cunning, first using followers to attack and then executing a sneak attack, resulting in Di Tang’s death.
"Ancestor, Di Tang is Emperor Di Tian’s only descendant, and cannot die just like that." Di Family Patriarch said indignantly.
"What? Di Tang is dead?"
On the stone platform, the Di Family Ancestor was furious.
Di Tang was the hope of the Di clan, allowing him to enter the Xing Kong Ancient Road was meant for him to excel amongst heroes and to recreate his father’s indomitable grandeur.
Unexpectedly, within a few years, news of his death came; how could it not shock and anger him?
"I understand!"
However, the Di Family Ancestor was ultimately deep-minded and scheming, quickly calming his emotions.
He was currently at a critical moment of breakthrough, allowing no disturbance lest his efforts be wasted.
However, tumultuous thoughts surged through him at this moment.
Not to mention Extreme Divine Fire and Emperor Weapon, just the Immortal Elixir alone was enough to move his heart.
His time was also running short; if he couldn’t break through, within decades he would pass away.
With painstaking cultivation reaching the peak of Quasi Emperor Fifth Layer Heaven, how could he be content?
If he could seize the Immortal Elixir from Ye Fan, it would at least allow him to live another life; what greater temptation is there?
For an old monster nearing the end of his lifespan like him, the allure of the Immortal Elixir was immense.
Thus, he decided to emerge from seclusion early and personally take action, permitting no errors.
"In three days, I will emerge and see for myself what kind of person this Xuan Realm’s Ye Fan truly is," said the Di Family Ancestor.
"Ancestor, have you broken through to Quasi Emperor Sixth Layer Heaven?" Di Family Patriarch asked joyously.
If the Ancestor broke through to Quasi Emperor Sixth Layer Heaven, it would be even better; beneath the starry sky, if Great Emperor does not appear, who could rival him?
"Not yet, but soon; you may leave now, in three days, I shall emerge from seclusion!" Di Family Ancestor issued the order to depart.
"Understood, junior takes leave."
Di Family Patriarch turned to leave, a trace of a sinister smile surfacing at the corner of his mouth.
In his view, with the ancestor taking action personally, it would be no trouble at all.
In the Xuan Realm, Ye Fan is definitely doomed!
...
The Xing Kong Gu Road remains as tranquil as ever.
Many places are now devoid of people, as numerous cultivators rush toward the Eighteen Cities.
Under the starlit sky, the Eighteen Cities quietly float, bathed in starlight, sacred and solemn.
It is the pride of humanity, a testament to the conquest of the starry sky by the Human Race.
At this moment, the city gates are wide open, with countless cultivators from various lands pouring into this Ancient City.
"Move aside!"
At that moment, a massive surge shook the starry sky, treading directly over people’s heads, marching toward the Ancient City.
The crowd looked on angrily, yet no one dared to scold.
Because, passing above them were ten Saint Lord level strong people, enough to sweep through a Star Domain.
Led by the Great Elder of the Gu Family, which of these ten Saints isn’t a fierce figure whose mere stomp could make the entire starry sky tremble?
To these ordinary trialists, in the eyes of Saint Lord level strong people of the Venerable Realm, they’re merely ants to be trampled at will.
The ten Saints, gazing disdainfully at the Eight Wastes, did not look at the crowd, directly entering the Ancient City.
Previously, the Great Elder of the Gu Family had secretly communicated with the family ancestor through a secret artifact, asking how they should handle Ye Fan.
The Gu Family Ancestor clearly instructed him to spare no expense, hurry to the Eighteen Cities, and find a way to capture Ye Fan alive, seize his opportunities, search his soul, and take all his cultivation techniques, martial arts, and secret techniques.
If they succeed, he could achieve a comprehensive understanding through all of this, thereby advancing further, aiming for the Quasi-Emperor Ninth Layer Heaven, even attaining the dignity of a Great Emperor.
By that time, the Gu Family will have two Emperor Weapons, enough to command the entire universe; humans or demon clans would have no choice but to obey.
By then, would anyone still squabble over Ye Fan’s matters?
Victory or defeat!
History is written by the victorious, while others, even with dissent, can only stay silent.
The Gu Family Ancestor also mentioned that he knows the temperament of the Jiang Sheng Star Emperor Family Ancestor well.
With the Ancestor’s disposition, upon learning all this, he will definitely go to the Eighteen Cities in person and make a strong move: firstly to avenge Di Tang, secondly to seize Ye Fan’s entire opportunities.
Thus, they must get to Ye Fan’s things first before the arrival of the Emperor Family Ancestor or things may change.
Upon receiving the Ancestor’s instructions, the Great Elder of the Gu Family swiftly devised a detailed strategy in his mind, then acted according to the plan, initially controlling Ye Fan.
Just as he and the other nine Saint Lord level strong people rushed to the Eighteen Cities, Ye Fan’s life was very peaceful, carefree.
Since the City Lord’s care, no one bothered his life; everyone was waiting for that historic moment.
Inside the small courtyard, flowers blossomed vibrantly, and springs bubbled gently.
Ye Fan quietly felt the Heaven and Earth Great Tao within the small courtyard, enjoying the rare tranquil time.
After numerous killings, he felt somewhat weary, yet this relaxed ease subtly had a kind of Tao Realm.
As his consciousness immersed in this serene tranquility, his mental realm was disrupted by a wolf howl.
"Aowoo..."
The Bai Yan wolf dashed out from the room, eyes glimmering with excited radiance, continuously howling toward the sky.
"Whap!"
Ye Fan slapped its head with a palm, laughing and cursing, "Are you in heat? Why howl randomly?"
"No, no."
The Bai Yan wolf was too excited to speak, venting for a long time before calming down, alarming those around it.
"What good thing got you so happy?" Ye Fan laughed and asked.
"Ye kid, you absolutely won’t guess." The Bai Yan wolf said proudly, excitedly, "I repaired that coordinate, making it possible for you to return to the Earth you mentioned."
"Boom!"
Ye Fan’s mind suddenly went blank, the overwhelming joy nearly causing him to faint.
How many years he had thought, how many years he had hoped, finally there was hope of returning home; how could he not feel ecstatic?
At this moment, he wished to set off immediately for Earth.
He had been away from home for too long!
But he also knew that without breaking through to the Venerable Realm, entry to Earth was impossible.
"Ye Zi, are you okay?"
"Ye Fan, don’t scare us."
The Great Demon and others gathered around, asking Ye Fan with concern.
"I’m fine, just too happy!"
Ye Fan laughed heartily, feeling exceptionally cheerful.
After laughing, he suddenly recalled that this dead wolf is consistently unreliable; this time, it better not fool him, or if transported into the boundless Dead Silent Star Domain, crying wouldn’t find him a place.
"Dead wolf, are you reliable this time?" Ye Fan asked.
"What do you mean? Are you doubting the king’s authority?" The Bai Yan wolf said sulkily, "The king is always reliable, absolutely foolproof."
"Tsk!"
The Golden Divine Dragon and Peacock both simultaneously extended middle fingers at it.
Having been together for so long, they deeply understood the Bai Yan wolf’s unreliability.
Seeing this scene, everyone couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
"Ye Fan, there are visitors outside looking for you, a man and a woman. Want to see them?"
Just as the crowd was laughing and playing around, a soldier entered and reported to Ye Fan.