Covering the sky: Starting from the Golden Crow of the Holy Cliff

Chapter 197 Ancient Road in Chaos, Imperial Artifacts Emerge, True Human Sacred Body

Negotiations within the forbidden zone continue, while beyond the realm, the Holy Body embarks on its journey, beginning its own legendary tale.

During these days, Ye Fan traveled alone in the cold universe, and from time to time he could see corpses floating in the star field, their blood already congealed.

Even he sensed something strange.

The turmoil deep within the ancient road has already affected this place. Powerful figures are stirring up trouble, and different races are clashing and fighting.

People and forces from different origins were mobilized and gathered in the depths of the starry sky, as if they were attracted by something.

"Woooo..."

Here, order has collapsed, rules are almost nonexistent, black mist surges, bloodshed is rampant, and the atmosphere is incredibly oppressive.

"What exactly happened? The information from Qishi Mansion is wrong." Ye Fan frowned, traversing a vast expanse of starry sky, and finally arrived at the starting point of the ancient road, only to witness a scene that was unbearable to witness.

The first city of the human race, its walls are covered with axe marks and sword holes, ancient relics are mottled, but they cannot hide the heavy sense of history, and add a sense of desolation.

Dao patterns are faintly visible; this is the first city on the path to the strongest trial!
Now it has been occupied by a foreign race, and no one knows how many people in the city will become tragic ghosts!
Originally, there were magic arrays engraved in the walls to protect the peace of this place, which remained intact through countless calamities. But now, a huge hole has been blasted in it, rendering the array patterns of the entire ancient city completely ineffective.

Chaos erupted in the city, the sounds of fighting deafening. The alien race surged in like a flood, blood splattering everywhere like billowing smoke, and screams echoing all around!

Beyond the realm, a colossal demon stands tall, a giant centipede stretching for over ten miles, coiled around the ancient city, enveloped in a vast gray mist capable of annihilating all spirits. This is an ancient insect at the Saint King level, resembling a divine mountain, its carapace spontaneously emitting mysterious runes that cause the void to collapse and crack!
It was this entity that invaded this node, annihilated the powerful beings here, and turned the human city into a ghost realm, its methods terrifying.

"My lord of the demon race, please show mercy..." a Daoist nun cried out, revealing her identity and connection to a human saint king.

She was born with a face as beautiful as a flower and wore a fiery red dress, looking alluring and enchanting. Her strength was at the level of a half-saint, but at this moment she was very flustered, never expecting to encounter such a calamity. Even the clan's secret treasures were useless, unable to stop a true powerhouse.

"Well said, then let's start with you." Tianwu's tone was icy. He poked out his head and swallowed the woman in one gulp. Blood splattered high. The upper half of the nun's body suddenly disappeared. Her two shapely and firm legs were still struggling outside, but they quickly went limp and were swallowed up bit by bit without any waste.

Its body is pure white like jade, every segment is translucent and lustrous, exuding a sacred aura, but its methods are extremely bloody, and it likes to devour living beings.

"It's over, the ancient human path has collapsed."

"Escape!"

The remaining trial participants were all terrified, their faces turning pale, and fled for their lives.

The calamity of the clan is about to begin. A great demon from the depths of the starry sky knocks on the gate, and the guide of the first city disappears. The array patterns are shattered, and none of them can escape this calamity.

"And you lot, a bunch of weaklings, how dare you talk about proving the Dao? It's utterly laughable!" Tianwu charged into the crowd of trial participants, like a tiger among wolves, unstoppable. He unleashed his innate divine power, causing large swirling mists to fly, and blood and flesh to fly everywhere. Youth faded away, turning into white bones.

Blood stained the land it passed through; it was a horrific massacre, not a contest at all, it was unequal and completely unfair.

Before a Saint King, the Thirteen Riders of the Desolate Land, the Lord of Junwei Mountain, and so-called heroes and prodigies are nothing but food for the enemy, unable to withstand even a single move.

"Where are the strongmen of the human race? Where are the guardians and guides of this place?" Witnessing the first human city piled high with corpses, Ye Fan's face was ashen, and a bad premonition arose in his heart.

This magnificent city originally contained Great Saint-level runes, which a Saint King could not possibly break. A tremendous change must have occurred deep within the starry sky.

On the other side, the Heavenly Centipede was still rampaging, biting off the young Dao Slayer's feet in one bite. The stench of blood was overwhelming, and shrill screams echoed everywhere. This place was truly a world of hell.

"The demon deserves to die!" Ye Fan uttered only these four words, and the golden blood within his body seemed to boil, swirling into a soaring blood aura that pierced through the starry sky.

Without saying another word, he immediately summoned his Saint-level mecha, swooping down on the Xingzi Secret Technique to kill the Poison Centipede.

"Buzz!"

The misty haze was like a dream, a divine furnace shattered eternity, a centipede on the verge of sainthood exploded, leaving behind a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, with countless poisonous insect corpses falling down, a terrifying sight that shocked the world.

"Where did this madman come from, daring to kill my descendants?" The Demon Saint was furious, unleashing his overwhelming demonic power, and immediately rushed forward to kill the insect.

From the depths of the starry sky, an unparalleled being lost consciousness, causing chaos in all directions, severing many ancient paths, and disrupting the fragile balance between various forces.

Furthermore, the appearance of the Holy Spirit Mausoleum and the Demon Emperor's Tomb has stirred up all the powerful forces. In the remote corners, there is too much war and too much disaster.

"Boom!"

An earth-shattering war broke out, terrifying beyond compare. The ruined city was almost blown apart, turning into fragments that rushed out of the realm and disappeared into the universe.

"Hey!"

As soft light spread, Ye Fan retreated quickly. He possessed the world's fastest speed, but the gap was too great.

The opponent was a genuine Saint King, someone who was not someone that could be challenged by someone at the third level of Sendai. Even with a Saint-level mecha and the Xingzi Secret Technique, it wouldn't be enough; there was an insurmountable gap between them.

"What is that? Could it be powerful ancient warriors coming to our aid?" The survivors were shocked, standing far enough away on the horizon, staring wide-eyed at the scene.

But upon seeing who it was, everyone felt a chill run down their spines. It wasn't the Saint King; charging forward like this would be a certain death.

With the centipede lured away, the survivors scattered, showing that they did not waste the opportunity created by the Holy Body.

"If I have the chance in the future, I will come here again to pay my respects to that fellow Daoist!" someone transmitted, looking towards the edge of chaos, not wanting to stay here for even a moment longer.

As for returning to provide aid?

Don't be ridiculous, that's a Saint King-level centipede.

They are outstanding individuals, prodigies, with a promising future, but not now...

"Aren't you afraid of the protectors of the ancient human path if you act so recklessly?" Blood seeped from the corner of Ye Fan's mouth, and cracks appeared on his mecha, a shocking sight.

"Those old bastards are too busy to help themselves, what can they use to stop me? Now that the ancient road is blocked and the array patterns are not working, you little guys are nothing but meat on the chopping block." The Heavenly Centipede's eyes were cruel. It loved creatures with vigorous blood energy the most, and at this moment it had already recognized that the other party was a Holy Body.

This is a divine bloodline, considered a delicacy in the culinary world!
"Today you have slaughtered millions and destroyed the ancient path of humanity. Someone will settle accounts with you."

"Hmph, reckoning? Now that we're one, who's reckoning with whom?" The Heavenly Centipede made its move, employing the techniques of a Saint King, shattering the sky. It was unleashing its full power, its jaws snapping at the heavens as it lunged at Ye Fan.

This is a precious medicine that it cherishes and cannot afford to lose; it must seize it and swallow it.

"boom!"

It was as if the ocean had burst its banks. The oppressive aura of the Emperor resounded from the starry sky, and a terrifying beam of light pierced towards the jade centipede, shattering the universe.

"This is..." The great demon was horrified, discovering an aura similar to that of the ancient emperors emanating from between its upper and lower jaws. It was extremely terrifying, causing it to involuntarily retreat. It sensed a primal shock in its soul, and all its previous arrogance and domineering nature vanished.

Ye Fan finally made his move. Golden light cascaded down like a waterfall, and a Celestial King appeared in the sky—his extraordinary phenomenon. A battle halberd hung above his head, emitting a terrifying light that locked onto the enemy's throat, aiming to kill him with a single blow.

This is the supreme power. The Dao weapon left behind by the Yinghuo Sacred Body is incredibly powerful, comparable to an imperial weapon. Such a beam of light is devastating and can destroy a great sect. Even a Saint King can only flee, as it is completely unstoppable.

From ancient times to the present, this celestial halberd has killed countless powerful figures, piercing through the brow of a Great Perfection Saint Spirit, its ferocity overwhelming! "Bang!"

The starry sky collapsed in an instant, the stars were destroyed, the blood of the Heavenly Centipede fell tragically, and a generation of demon saints was pierced through, having no room for resistance in the face of the imperial laws.

To some extent, this was its own doing. The supreme power suddenly erupted from its mouthparts. Even a Great Sage would be seriously injured by this move, let alone a Saint King.

"This is... the power of the Great Accomplished Sacred Body!"

As Ye Fan landed, the Dao weapon in his palm emitted a celestial melody, and thousands upon thousands of golden rays descended, with all the chains of order disappearing into the weapon's body.

He was being somewhat unrealistic; the Saint King, who had wreaked havoc on the first barrier of the human race, had actually died at his own hands.

This is not the time for post-war debriefing!
"Buzz!"

Ye Fan once again activated the Imperial Spear, its supreme power spreading out like an unparalleled god descending upon the mortal realm. All the demons in the city roared and fought back with all their might, but in a short while they were all slaughtered, leaving no trace of their bodies.

He single-handedly quelled the turmoil!
One man can control an entire city!
The remaining people cheered, their shouts reaching the heavens and echoing throughout the starry sky.

Some weaker trial participants escaped death, while many of the city's original inhabitants suffered heavy casualties. Faced with certain death, they were given a new lease on life and couldn't help but shed tears.

Looking at the ruins and corpses scattered throughout the city after the battle, Ye Fan sighed, put away his supreme artifact, and silently watched all of this.

Wars between people, conflicts between different ethnic groups.

Unrest... never ends!
Eternity exists, the Big Dipper exists, and the ancient road exists; when will the war end?
Ye Fan thought of many people and many things, but unfortunately, everything was like a dream, a fleeting illusion, and was buried in the past.

Turning against one's best friend!
Separated from his wife!
He was left alone on this road...

At this moment, the sun was setting in the west, and Ye Fan, holding the Heavenly Halberd, stood alone against the backdrop of the blood-red setting sun.

He wanted to become stronger, he wanted to reach the level of the Yinghuo Sacred Body. Looking back on the past, the tragic bloodshed and the wails of all living beings stirred his emotions and made his blood flow.

"That kind of mindset protects the peace and tranquility of the world!"

Ye Fan closed his eyes, letting everyone call his name. He remained motionless for a long time, returning to the time of memory inheritance.
After several dozen breaths, he opened his eyes, his gaze bright and clear, his previous gloom gone, replaced by unwavering conviction.

He put away the supreme artifact and officially entered the first trial of the human race, wanting to find out what exactly happened in the depths of the starry sky.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, a crimson divine light shot into the sky, its blade energy swirling in countless layers, and phoenix feathers gleaming brilliantly. Like a vast ocean, it surged forward, a strike far beyond mortal comprehension, seemingly about to strike Ye Fan's body instantly.

"boom!"

At the critical moment, the Supreme Artifact revived, and the deity within returned, soaring into the sky to block the attack and emitting a soft light, protecting everything here.

The light engulfed the area, and in the dilapidated ancient pass, people could not see clearly, feeling as if the end of the world had arrived.

Even a Saint King would be utterly insignificant in the face of this attack!

A quasi-emperor's murderous intent descends!
When the Holy Body no longer sealed itself with the Supreme Artifact and its aura was leaked, it traversed the universe and star rivers, its fierce and terrifying presence carrying a wisp of killing intent from the Ji Clan Quasi-Emperor, a fight to the death!

"Who is it that wants to destroy the human's sacred body?"

"This aura is enough to kill everything!"

People shouted that Ye Fan had defended the first city of the human race, which was a great achievement worthy of admiration.

At such a moment, the sudden murderous intent is truly outrageous and chills everyone to the bone; the mastermind behind it is absolutely terrifying.

"Oh!"

Golden blood splattered across the sky. In the blink of an eye, Ye Fan almost died on the spot. Enduring the pain, only his head remained, staining the sky with blood, a truly terrifying sight.

"It was the killing intent unleashed by an unparalleled powerhouse. We're finished!"

Everyone felt a pang of fear and worry for him, their faces showing unbearable sorrow and grief.

They couldn't help; that aura was absolutely overwhelming. If it weren't for the imperial artifact standing in front of them, blocking the fluctuations, all of them would have died.

"boom!"

The battle halberd revived, emitting a dazzling light. It was under the control of the deity and was enraged. It took Ye Fan into its inner space and actively confronted the wisp of blood light, engaging in a great battle.

A chilling killing intent soared into the sky, shocking the world...

When everything came to an end, the first city of the human race was completely destroyed, with only a few people surviving. The Supreme Artifact fought off the killing intent of the Qingyang Clan, but its own light dimmed. A blood-stained human head fell, and the top of his head almost split in two. It was a terrifying aura that almost tore him apart completely.

That was the power that ripped the sky apart just now!

It can be said that if Qingyang hadn't gone mad, this killing intent wouldn't have been so easily extinguished. Even with the Supreme Artifact blocking it, the Holy Body would still have died...

The Yinghuoge trembled violently and, without pausing for a moment, carried the Holy Body away.

Its relationship with Ye Fan is not merely that of a Dao soldier and a soldier master, but rather that it regards Ye Fan as a successor, a successor of the Yinghuo Sacred Body across generations.

On this day, the ancient road of the human race was greatly shaken. Soon, the news spread deep into the ancient road, causing a great uproar!
The demon race is wreaking havoc in the number one city of the human race!
In the moment of crisis, someone appeared, wielding an ancient supreme weapon, and killed the Heavenly Centipede. This event caused quite a stir!

But then an overwhelming killing intent descended, severing the sacred body and destroying the first barrier of the human race!
"The Sacred Body of the Burial Emperor Star!"

"Unfortunately, while possessing great fortune, one also faces unimaginable enemies; even a supreme artifact cannot protect oneself..."

The Human Race's Holy Body reappeared after a period of 100,000 years of silence. It reappeared on the ancient star road and immediately appeared as a savior, protecting the First City. It made a powerful debut, but its glory was short-lived. It turned around and had an unparalleled killing intent to destroy everything, slaying gods and annihilating thoughts, almost destroying itself.

This news was like a torrent, sweeping across the heavens and earth, surging towards the ancient road to the stars, and causing a major earthquake!

The Big Dipper behind them also trembled, and many people learned some news, which was quite complicated.

All the evidence points to the Dark Heavenly Court, suggesting that the supreme being of the Immortal Ruins was responsible for this catastrophic disaster!
The other party has both the motive and the capability!

"That's too much, why go to such lengths..." Some people felt sorry for Ye Fan, who had given up high-ranking positions and generous salaries in the Heavenly Court and chosen a path that was not smooth.

As a result, someone intervened and tried to destroy him. Such bullying of the weak by the strong is truly despicable!
More than one person thought so, but no one dared to speak out, much less openly criticize the Heavenly Court, which was now a behemoth spanning several star regions and could look down upon the world.

The Eastern Wilderness was deathly silent; no one came out to refute the rumors, and no one cared.

The Holy Body's departure was a foregone conclusion, and his relatives were also relocated to the Gouchen Star Region. It was as if this person had never existed in the Heavenly Court...

(End of this chapter)