Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 336 - 337 Chapter 342 Source Technique Duel Ignites Turmoil

337: Chapter 342: Source Technique Duel Ignites Turmoil 337: Chapter 342: Source Technique Duel Ignites Turmoil “We’ll be waiting for you at the Sacred Land Stone Pavilion for a duel: the Strange Technique of the Source Technique Ancient Families against the Village Technique.” This was Wu Ziming’s parting shot.

Li Chongtian also turned back with a cold laugh as they accompanied the richly dressed Tuoba Chang, departing in a grand manner.

“Little Ye, if you don’t win their trousers clean off them, you’ll be letting me down, and more importantly, you’ll be letting *them* down.” These were Li Heishui’s words, transmitted secretly.

He truly couldn’t swallow this humiliation and felt an impulse to unleash his fury.

“Miao Yi will certainly come to watch Little Brother Gu Feng display his might.” An Miaoyi smiled faintly, her white robes fluttering as she rode the wind, stepping on clouds to depart from the Heavenly Demon Treasure Pavilion.

“This is bound to be a spectacular showdown, not to be missed,” the Great Xia Prince said with a smile, then left with the little nun in white robes.

Afterward, Jiang Yifei gave Ye Fan and Li Heishui a friendly smile before also departing.

Ye Fan returned to the Heavenly Demon Treasure Pavilion to collect his auction earnings.

The Ancient Divine Medicine and the Human Essence Fruit had sold for a combined total of 530,000 jin of Source.

The auction house was to draw a ten percent commission, amounting to 53,000 jin of Source.

However, they waived 3,000 jin, so Ye Fan actually received 480,000 jin of Source—a haul like a small mountain.

He was momentarily overwhelmed.

If he didn’t exchange them for Exotic Sources, it would be impossible to refine them; he’d be buried under them!

However, there was no immediate need to exchange them for Exotic Sources.

He still had to go stone gambling and could spend this Source to obtain even more precious things.

Yao Yuekong persistently invited them for drinks.

Source Technique talents were individuals worth befriending for all major powers, especially for an auction house like the Heavenly Demon Treasure Pavilion.

“This way please, brothers.

Today, we must celebrate properly,” Yao Yuekong said with a smile.

“Alright!

Today we’ll drink to our fill.

Tomorrow, we’ll go and deal with that ‘mop’!” Li Heishui declared.

“Which ‘mop’?” Yao Yuekong asked with a laugh.

Li Heishui replied, “He’s from a Source Technique ancient family, claims to be an unprecedented genius, even more arrogant than a Heavenly Source Master, and his name is Tuoba Chang.” “Oh, so it’s *that* ancient family!

They truly have a great heritage.

Come, let’s drink and talk,” Yao Yuekong said.

The Tuoba Family is very ancient, with a long and distinguished legacy, unparalleled in their domain.

Together with three other families, they are called the Four Pillars of Source Technique.

If a Heavenly Source Master doesn’t emerge, no one can surpass them.

The Source Technique ancient families are brimming with talent, and geniuses emerge from them from time to time.

They are highly cherished by the Sacred Lands.

If a divine sources mine experiences any strange or mysterious events, these families are invariably invited to investigate.

This banquet lasted from noon until evening, with both hosts and guests thoroughly enjoying themselves before Ye Fan and Li Heishui finally took their leave.

The news that an incomplete Ancient Divine Medicine had been auctioned for an astronomical price at the Heavenly Demon Treasure Pavilion caused a sensation throughout the divine city.

Undoubtedly, Ye Fan, this Source Technique genius, became an object of widespread envy.

He had suddenly acquired hundreds of thousands of jin of Source, and many people were talking about it.

In the following days, the Stone Workshops of the various Sacred Lands became much more popular.

This was especially true for the Dao Yi Sacred Land’s Stone Workshop, which saw a constant flow of people.

Many harbored the hope that the same divine sources mine might yield a second Ancient Divine Medicine.

Ye Fan and Li Heishui kept a very low profile, remaining behind closed doors.

There were too many influential figures in the divine city, and they didn’t want to become the center of attention again at this juncture.

Prominent figures from the Central State Immortal Dynasty, the various Peacock Kings from the Eastern Wastelands, and Saint Monks from the Western Desert still remained in the divine city; they had not yet left.

Being too conspicuous might lead to an unfortunate encounter with these individuals.

Despite this, people still talked about him.

How could someone who had cut out an Ancient Divine Medicine be easily ignored?

Though he hadn’t been seen out and about, Ye Fan’s fame in the divine city had grown significantly over these past few days.

Whenever Source Techniques and stone gambling were discussed, his name was invariably mentioned.

Before seven days had passed, even more mysterious figures appeared in the sacred city.

Various major Sect Hierarchs from the Central States arrived, creating a true sensation!

Obviously, they aimed for the inheritance of Great Emperor Wushi, having crossed the void and now passing through the divine city.

For a time, the Eastern Wastelands were shaken.

Even the various Sacred Lands were alarmed, sensing an impending storm, for the Central States were far too powerful, inspiring both awe and vigilance.

The Central States brought representatives from its Hundred Schools of Thought, and major Sect Hierarchs were personally present.

This display of power overwhelmed even the prominent Sacred Lands of the Eastern Wastelands, and the pressure of competition skyrocketed.

Undoubtedly, the third assault on Purple Mountain would be earth-shattering!

Finally, half a month later, these numerous influential figures began to depart one by one, heading towards Purple Mountain to prepare for the upcoming all-out assault.

During this half-month, another Source Technique genius rose to fame in the divine city.

Tuoba Chang made a name for himself in the divine city.

In just over ten days, with only a few demonstrations of his skill, he displayed astonishing Source Techniques.

In the Stone Workshops of the various Sacred Lands, even white-haired old Source Masters sought his guidance, listening as he imparted his teachings.

At the same time, rumors spread through the city: Gu Feng, the Source Technique genius, was supposedly too afraid of Tuoba Chang to confront him and dared not even enter the Stone Workshops.

Initially, people naturally didn’t believe it.

But Ye Fan and Li Heishui had been absent for half a month and hadn’t returned to stone gambling, so the rumors gradually began to seem true.

Eventually, many came to believe it: Tuoba Chang, the prodigious genius from the Source Technique Ancient Families, had arrived in the divine city, and Gu Feng, the other Source Technique genius, was avoiding a confrontation.

“Didn’t he cut out an Ancient Divine Medicine?

Someone with such incredible skill, and he’s afraid to duel in Source Techniques?” “What do you know?

The Tuoba Family is a Source Technique Sacred Land, representing the supreme legacy.

Even a former Heavenly Source Master once paid them a visit!” In the city, on every street and alley, many people were discussing this.

The Northern Region’s heartland is fundamentally centered around Source.

Nearly everyone understands Source, and news related to the Stone Workshops naturally spreads quickly and widely.

“Young Gu Feng, the Source Technique genius, even dared to work on the Nine Aperture Stone Man!

That Stone Man had been there for years, and no one thought well of it, yet he managed to cut out the Holy Spirit Sword from it.” “This just goes to show how formidable Tuoba Chang must be; even Gu Feng is avoiding a battle with him.” “Tuoba Chang must possess some world-shattering Source Technique.

Rumor has it that he cut out Divine Sources years ago.

By now, he must be even more powerful!” Many in the divine city were discussing how, despite Tuoba Chang having made very few moves, his reputation was already soaring.

When Ye Fan walked onto the street, he heard many such rumors.

He hadn’t expected that after half a month in seclusion, so many stories would be circulating.

Li Heishui sneered, “It must be Wu Ziming and Li Chongtian spreading these rumors, trying to slander us and prop up that Tuoba Chang.” Touring the city, they heard far too much slander, all making it seem as if they truly were scared and didn’t dare to compete.

“Huh, they’ve appeared!

Could it be they’re going to accept the challenge?” “The young man who cut out the Ancient Divine Medicine has appeared again!

Is he going into a Gambling Stone Workshop today?” “There’s definitely going to be a big spectacle to watch now!” …

Some people recognized them and began pointing and whispering from behind.

“I say, what are you all gossiping about?

We were merely in seclusion for half a month, and now rumors are flying everywhere?” Li Heishui swaggered as he spoke, “Who here knows that pig-headed Wu Ziming?

Go tell him the two Gambling Saints have emerged from seclusion!

Tell them to hurry and bring the Source as tribute!” Everyone was dumbfounded.

The entire city was currently abuzz with rumors that they didn’t dare face Tuoba Chang in a Source Technique duel.

No one had expected this dark-clothed young man to make such a bold declaration the moment he reappeared.

BOOM!

The street suddenly erupted with noise as the news spread like wildfire.

Undoubtedly, there was going to be a huge spectacle.

Many people, hearing the news, began flocking to this street.

“Those two have appeared again!

There’s really going to be a Source Technique duel!

This time, there’s a great show to watch!” “That’s right!

It looks like they’re heading to the Ji Family’s Stone Workshop just up ahead!” This created a peculiar sight.

The moment Ye Fan and Li Heishui appeared, they drew such a crowd that the street seemed to empty as everyone converged on their location.

The street was packed; numerous stone gambling enthusiasts had rushed over.

“Brother Gu, are you serious?

Are you really going to duel Tuoba Chang in Source Technique?” someone shouted from the crowd.

Li Heishui, with an air of nonchalance, replied, “Didn’t I just say?

Someone go notify that pig-headed Wu Ziming!

Tell him not to bother showing up unless he’s prepared one hundred thousand jin of Source!

If the offering is too small, we won’t accept it!” The crowd erupted.

This dark-clothed young man was incredibly confident.

Forget about his Source Technique skills; just considering the status of Wu Ziming and his companions, few would dare to be so brazen.

The Ji Family’s Stone Workshop covered a vast area, a sprawling complex that resembled a royal garden.

Upon entering, one found an array of strange stones, lush trees, small bridges over flowing water, and picturesque scenery.

Numerous stone materials were arranged naturally, each Stone Garden possessing its own unique landscape.

Some Stone Gardens were shrouded in mist, reminiscent of the watery landscapes of the southern region, while others had maple trees swaying, evoking the crimson, frost-kissed leaves of the northern region.

The people of the Ji Family’s Stone Workshop, upon learning that the Source Technique prodigies were arriving, tensed up as if preparing to face a formidable enemy.

If anyone else had come, they would naturally have been welcomed as guests.

However, the last time Ye Fan and Li Heishui were here, they had cut out an Ancient Divine Medicine and extracted the Holy Spirit Sword from the Nine Aperture Stone Man, causing an enormous stir.

Now, everyone understood.

These two possessed profound and astonishing Source Techniques.

It wasn’t just that they *might* find treasures when selecting stones; it was almost a certainty.

No Stone Workshop would welcome such individuals.

If something truly priceless were cut from the Ji Family’s Heavenly Stone Garden, it would definitely cause them immense heartache.

The people of the Ji Family’s Stone Workshop considered hiding some of their Heavenly Price Rare Stones.

However, they didn’t actually know which stones contained divine objects, making it a difficult choice.

Besides, if they really did hide them, they would become a laughingstock in the divine city.

After all, those valuable stones were too famous; if even one went missing, it would surely be noticed.

Ye Fan strode into the Stone Garden, passing through eighteen successive sections without pausing his steps.

He was clearly heading straight for the deepest area: the Heavenly Stone Garden.

This caused the hearts of the Ji Family’s Stone Workshop personnel to sink.

They felt a pressure reminiscent of the era when the legendary Heavenly Source Master roamed the Northern Region; whenever he appeared, the Stone Workshops of the various Sacred Lands would tremble with trepidation.

Now, although Ye Fan had only gambled once at the Dao Yi Sacred Land, the items he had cut were so extraordinary that he already exuded some of the Heavenly Source Master’s imposing aura, making others wary.

“Why haven’t Wu Ziming and Tuoba Chang come to deliver their Source yet?” Li Heishui demanded, his voice booming, full of the Gambling Saints’ imposing manner.

The crowd was speechless.

This dark-clothed young man was indeed forceful.

The rumors that had circulated for the past half-month collapsed on their own in the face of his declaration; he was clearly aiming to strike back hard.

More and more people gathered until the Ji Family’s Stone Workshop was overflowing.

Many in the divine city, having learned of the impending Source Technique battle, were all rushing here.

Soon, Ye Fan reached the deepest part of the Stone Workshop.

Here, there was a lake, its water as blue as azure crystal, overflowing with Spiritual Qi and breathtakingly beautiful.

In the center of the light blue water was a small island, no more than a few hundred meters across.

It was laden with flowering trees, and a shower of radiant, fragrant petals drifted down, their scent wafting across the lake’s surface.

This island in the lake was the Ji Family’s Heavenly Stone Garden, beautiful as a piece of divine land, almost dreamlike.

Suddenly, a commotion erupted from behind them.

The crowd quickly parted to either side, clearing a path.

“You actually dare to show your faces?” Wu Ziming sneered, his voice carrying from afar as he mocked, “Today, it’s the Strange Technique of the Source Technique noble families versus the Village Technique!” “Tuoba Chang, the prodigy of the Source Technique Ancient Families, has arrived!” The lakeside erupted in a clamor.

The main antagonists had arrived, and everyone knew that a grand Source Technique duel was now unavoidable.

(To be continued.

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