Shrouding the Heavens: Simultaneous Transmigration, Heavenly Emperor's Stern Father

The sacred fruit of the Nine Wonders Elixir of Immortality!

The immortal herb that was divided into nine by the Ruthless Great Emperor and planted atop the nine sacred mountains of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, each of them possesses unique effects.

Some target the divine consciousness, some enhance talent, and some refine the essence of the physical body.

The sacred fruit he consumed last time with Ye Fan and Pang Bo was more focused on activating the foundation of cultivation, but there are even more potent varieties among the nine sacred herbs!

This was enough to propel him to the second level of the Dao Palace.

However, the dangers of the ancient forbidden land are known throughout the world.

The reason he was able to come out alive last time was largely because the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin descended, and Ye Fan was by his side, so he also benefited from the luck.

This time, however, he needs to venture deep into the sacred mountain to pick the sacred fruit, a task far more difficult than the last.

"Going alone is a near-certain death."

Ye Chen opened his eyes and muttered to himself, "Taking Ye Fan to attack the nest will double our chances of winning."

It seems Ye Fan will have to suffer!

He paused, then added confidently:

"I, as his father, have gone to great lengths to provide for his food, clothing, and spiritual practice. Now, it's only natural for me to use him as bait."

Ye Fan was quite happy when his father came to see him.

Since their parting at the Demon Emperor's Tomb, the father and son had been in seclusion for several months and had not seen each other. However, when Ye Chen explained his purpose, Ye Fan's smile froze on his face.

"Father, you mean we're going back to the Forbidden Wasteland?"

"Um."

"And then you want me to distract those dangers?"

"To be precise, it was diverting some of them."

"And then you take the opportunity to pick the sacred fruit?"

"The thought process is very clear."

Ye Chen patted his son on the shoulder approvingly, "He's truly my son."

Ye Fan remained expressionless, but he had already quietly taken a half step back.

"Were you serious about taking half a step back? Such a small movement, yet it caused so much damage..." Ye Chen sighed.

Ye Fan: "..."

He's no longer a clueless newbie.

He knew how dangerous the Forbidden Zone was; he was only able to come out alive last time by sheer luck!

"Father, that's an ancient forbidden area. Even Saint Lord-level figures who went in never returned."

"That's them."

Ye Chen's expression was calm. "You're different."

"How am I different?"

"You are the Ancient Sacred Body. Things deep within the forbidden land treat you much more politely than they treat others."

As Ye Chen spoke, he took out a Bodhi seed from his sleeve and placed it in Ye Fan's palm.

"Moreover, we've made thorough preparations this time. These Bodhi seeds can help you comprehend the Dao patterns within the forbidden area, allowing you to sense danger in advance and escape unscathed even if you encounter it."

...Bodhi seeds have this function?

Really? Don't try to fool me, Dad!

Ye Fan gripped the Bodhi seed tightly, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly asked:

"Father, is it for breaking through to the second level of the Dao Palace?"

Ye Chen didn't hide anything and nodded:

"The fifth level of the Dao Palace requires a massive amount of essence and energy for each step. Right now, the only opportunity in the entire Southern Region that can allow me to break through quickly is the Sacred Fruit in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land."

This time, Ye Fan didn't ask any more questions, he just hummed in response.

"Dad, when are we leaving?"

"Now."

Ye Chen turned and walked out of the cave.

……

The outer perimeter of the ancient forbidden land.

Ye Chen stood with his hands behind his back on a cliff, gazing into the distance. Nine sacred mountains appeared and disappeared in the clouds and mist, where the sacred fruit of the Nine Miraculous Elixir of Immortality was hidden...

The immortal herb was divided into nine by the Ruthless Great Emperor. Each of the sacred fruits had unique effects: some targeted divine sense, some enhanced talent, and some involved one's very origin.

The last time he entered the desolate forbidden land, he sneaked in with the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin, ate the first sacred fruit, and was rejuvenated, rebuilding his foundation.

Now that he has reached the first level of the Dao Palace realm, meditation alone is far from enough to advance further.

The Daoist palace's secret realm nourishes the five internal organs and deities. Each opening of a treasure requires a massive amount of life essence as support, something that is simply unthinkable in the remote and impoverished mortal world.

In the southern region of Beidou, the best resource is the Nine-Miracle Elixir of Immortality.

"Father, do we really have to go back in? Or should we think about it again?"

Ye Fan stood behind him, his face pale.

"Of course." Ye Chen replied without turning his head.

"Don't worry, we're prepared this time."

Ye Chen turned around, patted Ye Fan on the shoulder, and spoke earnestly.

"Moreover, the Nine Wonders Immortal Medicine grows deep within the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, where it is guarded by Desolate Slaves, and ordinary people cannot get close to it at all, but you are different... You are the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body."

The curse in the forbidden area has a much smaller effect on you than on ordinary people.

"Go for a walk on the holy mountain, and all those slaves will be watching you. Your father will then be able to take advantage of the situation and reap the rewards."

Ye Fan remained silent for a long while before speaking:

"So, I am the bait."

"How can you say that?"

Ye Chen said solemnly, "You are my good son, you have the Ancient Sacred Body, and you are a man with the potential to become a Heavenly Emperor. A man like you going to take a walk on the Holy Mountain is not bait."

"What is that?"

"Strategic decoy"

Ye Chen remained expressionless.

Ye Fan's lips twitched; he didn't want to say anything more.

"But... Father, this is too dangerous! I don't want you to take the risk!"

After a long while, Ye Fan couldn't help but speak.

Ultimately, he couldn't bear to see his father take such a risk.

"Can't we think of other ways to break through?"

"Ye Zi, time waits for no one! You think you're so great, so aloof? You have no idea what kind of life I'm living in the Yao Guang Holy Land!"

Ye Chen sighed and said, "Every moment in the Yao Guang Holy Land, there are villains who want to harm me. Many disciples even want to replace me at all times!"

There are also important figures within the Yao Guang Holy Land who know you are my son and possess the ancient holy body that opened the sea of ​​suffering. They intend to harm you, but I have blocked them all.

The condition is that I must break through the Four Extremes Mystic Realm within a year, become a candidate for Holy Son, and prove my worth...

But several months have already passed, and by following the prescribed path of cultivation, I am destined not to break through the Four Extremes Secret Realm and become a candidate for Holy Son. Therefore, this time I must go!

Ye Chen wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of his eyes.

"I know what you're worried about, Yezi. I can go by myself. You wait here for me to come back. If I don't come back, then open this letter!"

Everything I know inside, you must cultivate diligently, return to Earth, and tell your mother…

……Father!

Ye Fan's eyes welled up with tears!

I never imagined that my father would have sacrificed so much for me.

But now he's making excuses, just because it's dangerous. Does he really intend to stand still? Doesn't his father know how dangerous it is? But he has reasons why he absolutely has to go!

"I see!"

Ye Fan's gaze was firm.

The plan is complete, and the Heavenly Emperor, the stern father, is about to return to the loyal ancient forbidden land!

Ye Chen was full of confidence.

The two prepared to set off into the desolate and forbidden land.

As Ye Chen passed through a small town, he suddenly stopped.

Ye Fan keenly sensed the abnormality and subconsciously tightened his grip on the short sword in his sleeve.

But the father's expression did not change at all; instead, he smiled and looked at a small figure huddled beside the stone steps not far ahead.

It was a little girl in tattered clothes, who looked no more than three or four years old, with bare feet and her face covered in mud and tear stains.

She huddled in the shadow of the stone steps, like an abandoned young animal, her eyes empty and blank, yet with an indescribable clarity flowing within them.

"Hungry... I'm so hungry..."

The childish voice was like a fine needle pricking my ear.