Ye Fan had long surpassed the strength he possessed in the original work by several times. At this moment, the mysterious green bronze still lay dormant within his Bitter Sea.
Similarly, no one knew that the golden foil pages of the Taoist Scripture, Wheel of the Sea, floated alongside the green bronze in his Bitter Sea.
If it were only this, perhaps as long as he stayed hidden, no one would come looking for trouble with him.
However, several months ago, rumors began to spread that he held immeasurable treasures and knew the secrets of the Ancient Forbidden Land.
This was when he truly became famous. Not only did he frequently encounter cultivators attempting to rob him, but many powerful beings also proclaimed their intent to capture him personally.
If Ye Fan had gained notoriety and astonished most cultivators in the Eastern Wilderness, then two other matters were truly shocking. At this moment, he sat helplessly on the second floor of an inn in a town, sighing deeply.
"Sigh! I wonder if my brother and that Fatty have succeeded! It’s said to be a former holy site… but it’s dangerous..."
A deep worry flashed in his eyes. He had great trust in Ye Kai, his older brother from his hometown. The reason he managed to break through to the Divine Bridge realm in just a year was largely due to his brother's contributions.
Suddenly, he snapped back to reality upon hearing something in the jade-like stone inn that sent a chill down his spine.
"Hey, Liu, did you hear? The Central State Sect might collaborate with the Eastern Wilderness Family... After all, both sides could have treasures lost in deep pits."
"Is that true? Hiss... Regardless of whether it's those Ancient Aristocratic Families or treasures from major sects, or even the Ancient Tower of the Eastern Wilderness, they can all be considered supreme treasures of humanity. It’s said that the Ancient Tower has even subdued immortals..."
"Of course! But those who dare to covet these treasures... Heh... If a true supreme Imperial Weapon were to emerge, it might just stabilize the Demon Emperor's Tomb."
"You guys are behind on your news. According to what I've heard, the Ancient Tower is indeed inside the Demon Emperor's tomb. Even if one hasn't felt the might of an Imperial Weapon, facing a similarly terrifying or even more formidable Ancient Tower—can an Imperial Weapon really resolve that?"
"No, no, no! Brother Zhi, your reasoning is flawed. If it were truly unsolvable, would the Central State Sect and aristocratic families come here to collaborate with us in the Eastern Wilderness?"
"Brothers, do you know what the Treasure of the Central Continent really is? I heard that the Treasure of the Central Continent is lost in our Eastern Wilderness..."
"The Central Continent is ancient and mysterious. Their Treasure coexists with the world, something beyond our understanding."
"It seems that what's lost in the Eastern Wilderness is just a fragment. No one knows exactly what it is."
As several cultivators discussed while eating, Ye Fan gathered a lot of useful information.
"It's been over two years, and that ruin has become a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. I really don't know when there will be an outcome. I wonder how many people have died. Looking back, it's still better for us Loose Cultivators to be free. Otherwise, if we were in a big sect, we might have been sent there too. Approaching that deep pool is surely a matter of life and death."
"It seems that various sects have taken advice from some big figure to conduct endless blood sacrifices with their lives to forcibly open that deep pool."
"I have a feeling that unless the Ancient Tower is brought out, the Eastern Wilderness will never be at peace. It is destined to become a blood-soaked cursed land. The Demon Emperor was terrifying; he probably foresaw this outcome long ago. Truly a calamity for generations."
"Indeed, many Holy Lands and Ancient Aristocratic Families are determined to obtain the Ancient Tower; they won't give up easily."
...
Ye Kai leisurely took a sip of the fragrant 'Flower Brew,' then lazily raised his eyelids and said, "Duan Fatty, this time's harvest isn't bad, but aren't you really going to explore the Ancient Forbidden Land?"
Duan De quickly waved his hand, panic evident on his chubby face. "No, no, no! If it were anywhere else, even a Saint's tomb would be fine, but here..."
As he spoke, he glanced at the Light Screen and saw Ye Fan already heading toward the forbidden area. He couldn't help but sigh, "Honestly, I don't know how to envy you enough. This kind of technology is truly amazing; even after so long, I still can't understand it."
"Big Brother, what is technology?" asked the girl sitting next to Ye Kai, who was carefully eating soup dumplings with curiosity in her eyes.
Upon hearing the girl's question, Duan De's chubby face twitched violently, and fear flashed in his eyes. He fought against the impulse to flee immediately and gripped his wine cup tightly.
The exquisitely crafted doll was one they had encountered a few days ago. Initially, he thought it was just an ordinary doll, but to his surprise, Ye Kai discovered that this doll had a history that was just as remarkable as his own.
After some investigation, he was shocked. The sense of presence that shouldn’t exist made him feel uneasy every time he saw the Girl.
Glancing at the increasingly bold Rogue Taoist, Ye Kai offered a gentle smile and winked at the Girl. "The technology is like the big machines you’ve seen, capable of flying and making delicious food, beautiful dresses..."
"Oh, that's amazing," the Girl exclaimed, her clear eyes filled with wonder.
To her, being able to create tasty food was already impressive; the ability to make beautiful dresses and fly was simply extraordinary.
Ye Kai playfully rubbed the Girl's nose and said with a smile, "From now on, you’ll be a princess, and this 'technology' will belong to the princess. How about that?"
"I'll be very obedient. Please don’t send me away, Big Brother," she replied earnestly.
He expected her to be happy upon hearing this, but instead, tears filled her eyes immediately. She carefully set down her bun and timidly spoke up.
"Big Brother likes me; how could he send me away?"
Ye Kai's heart softened instantly. He gently picked up the Girl and wiped away her tears with a tender voice. "Be good, don’t cry... don’t cry..."
Although the Girl was part of the Ruthless Emperor's obsession, it was undeniable that she had endured too much suffering and hardship. Her understanding nature made one’s heart ache for her.
In the Original Work, there was a moment when the Girl fed her ‘stone’ to the injured Ye Fan, which helped him recover quickly.
In truth, if it weren’t for his reluctance to leave this world so soon, he would have taken the Girl back to reality long ago.
With a quiet sigh in his heart, he looked at her pure and innocent smile and said softly, "Later, let Sister Alice take you to watch an Animated Series and then go eat ice cream..."
Upon hearing "Animated Series" and "ice cream," the girl immediately smiled widely, even swallowing her saliva secretly, and said in a sweet voice, "I love Animated Series and ice cream the most."
Watching the girl leave with a joyful expression alongside Alice, Ye Kai glanced at the relieved Duan De and then looked at the Light Screen, which displayed various members of the Holy Land Sect already entering the Ancient Forbidden Land. A faint cold smile appeared on his lips.
"Master Duan, since you don't want to go, feel free to move around, just don't wander too far."
Ye Kai glanced at him expressionlessly and meaningfully said, "Of course, if you wander too far, it won't matter. After all, this sect may not have much, but we have plenty of manpower and are well-informed..."
"Uh ha, ha ha ha..." Duan De's previously stiff expression instantly transformed into a sincere smile.
"Ye Master, you flatter me. I'm just going for a stroll to enjoy the natural scenery. You know, many ancient legacies have already been lost. It truly pains me. Even if I can't bring back the glory of ancient times, I want to ensure they are passed down through the ages; that would be living up to my skills!"
Ye Kai wore a half-smile: "Heh heh..."
How shameless; it would be foolish to believe him.
This time at a certain Ancient Sage's Dojo, if it weren't for having so many subordinates and nearly being tricked by this Fatty, he might have ended up in trouble. Fortunately, there were plenty of robots and divine beings nearby; otherwise, that terrifying maze corridor could have become his grave.
But it was also good because of this; the divine being managed to analyze quite a bit of useful information from it, especially regarding burial geomancy techniques which had seen significant advancements.
Not much else mattered; on this land, Ye Kai had deployed enough Multifunctional Detectors and allowed many Bio Warriors to gradually integrate into the world of ordinary people.
Of course, he also sent some individuals with special "physiques" into other Holy Lands and noble families' networks. Even if Duan Fatty tried to slip away during this opportunity, it wouldn't matter; he knew this guy well enough not to worry about losing track of him.
"Zhou Yi, Lin Jia, Wang Ziwen, Li Man, Zhang Ziling, Liu Yiyi, Ye Fan..."
Ye Kai sat in an Aerial Battleship watching several figures on the enormous Light Screen. These individuals were riding on various exotic beasts as they cautiously followed the main force deeper into the Ancient Forbidden Land.
Of course, there were several armored knights around responsible for their protection.
However, after advancing for more than twenty miles, many of the beasts began to roar restlessly. One particularly weak beast trembled uncontrollably, its body shaking like a leaf, and it lay flat on the ground, refusing to move forward.
The terrain ahead was flat, with ancient trees whose branches stretched toward the sky like the arms of giants, lush and verdant, showing no signs of abnormalities.
The group moved cautiously, not a word spoken among them. They gripped their spears and swords tightly, ready to charge at any moment. With their Divine Abilities unable to be used, this was all they could do for now.
After traveling over two hundred meters and navigating around several ancient trees with trunks over twenty meters in diameter, the mounts of the front line suddenly reared up, throwing their riders to the ground.
"Finally, we've reached this point. Although I know the secrets of the Ancient Forbidden Land, I still feel an overwhelming sense of dread!" Ye Kai immediately perked up, staring intently at the screen.
"My Lord God, the deity has already tested it. Pure robots can enter as well; they have no life force. However, even so, after a while, not only do their circuits deteriorate, but even their mechanical bones become rusty and crumble at a light touch," the deity said with a troubled expression.
Ye Kai fell into deep thought. Should he take such a significant risk to collect the essence of Divine Medicine from the nine Sacred Mountains?
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