Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 346 - 347 Chapter 352 Breaking Through by Refining Divine Sources

347: Chapter 352: Breaking Through by Refining Divine Sources 347: Chapter 352: Breaking Through by Refining Divine Sources The Divine City stood majestically, like the abode of gods, with legends claiming it fell from the immortal world.

Ye Fan was about to set off on a journey.

As he looked back at the Divine City, he felt a sense of grandeur and antiquity.

It spanned a hundred miles, vast and boundless, having withstood the ages of Ancient Desolation to remain immortal even now.

“Take care!” “Go on back!” Ye Fan bid farewell to Li Heishui and strode forward, gradually disappearing over the horizon.

Ahead, An Miaoyi awaited him, her long skirt the color of moonlight.

A jade belt cinched her slender waist, accentuating her graceful and alluring figure.

She was like an immortal flower, standing with poise and elegance, exuding fragrance.

As the breeze blew, her long dress fluttered, and her black hair danced as if she might ride the wind away.

The two set off together, leaving the Divine City behind.

Ancient woods and vines became scarcer as they prepared to leave this warm place.

The tinkling Spiritual Springs became fewer, vegetation grew sparse, and a cold air descended, causing the green plants to gradually disappear.

“It’s already the season of drifting snow,” An Miaoyi whispered softly.

Ahead lay a vast expanse of white, mountains and rivers all draped in a blanket of snow.

The Divine City was a very special place; its surrounding regions brimming with life all year round, filled with the warmth of spring and blossoming flowers.

Upon leaving the Divine City, the true season manifested.

Unknowingly, winter had arrived with heavy snowflakes falling like goose feathers and a howling northern wind.

The northern region sprawled vast and bitterly cold.

The chill wind swept through, making a whooshing sound and lifting snowflakes into the air.

“Gu Feng seems to have a prejudice against me, always guarding against me.” An Miaoyi’s beauty was beyond doubt, her exquisite face flawless.

“Fairy An, you’re overthinking.

How could I hold a prejudice against you?

You are unrivaled in the Eastern Wastelands; I doubt many can resist your charm,” Ye Fan said as he walked through the snow.

“Your words don’t match your heart, Little Gu isn’t being sincere.” An Miaoyi’s skin was as radiant as snow, delicate like jade, moving through the snow like a fairy of the waves.

Indeed, Ye Fan was cautious.

This flawless woman leaving the Divine City at this time seemed too coincidental.

“Where does Fairy An intend to go?” “I haven’t decided yet.

If Little Gu doesn’t mind, perhaps we could travel together for a while,” An Miaoyi said, her eyes sparkling.

“Traveling with Fairy An would be a sought-after chance, but I have personal matters to attend to this time,” Ye Fan replied.

This woman’s beauty is undeniable, but her motives aren’t pure.

Under normal circumstances, I might entertain her allure.

But now isn’t the time for frivolity; the Sacred Lands and the many Sects of the Central States are preparing to attack the Purple Mountain, and I can’t afford to delay, he thought.

An Miaoyi chuckled lightly, her face adorned with an enchanting smile, and said, “Alright, once we leave this area, we’ll each carry on with our own plans.” During the journey, she subtly hinted at the previous encounter with the Ghost-faced Copper Artifact, involving half of an Extreme Dao sacred weapon, undoubtedly alluring.

As dusk fell, Ye Fan halted in the snow, abruptly turning around but seeing nothing.

Just now, I clearly felt the sensation of being watched, he thought, tension rising in his heart.

Could it be An Miaoyi collaborating with powerhouses to strike at me here?

“Miaoyi also sensed it.

Someone is tailing us,” An Miaoyi remarked.

Ye Fan said nothing more and quickened his pace.

He left no footprints on the snow, moving like a faint shadow.

The oasis where the Divine City stood was vast, stretching tens of thousands of miles, with many towns dotting the landscape.

At night, they rested in a small town.

The wind and snow struck the window with a snapping sound.

Lying on the bed, Ye Fan quickly noticed something amiss, holding the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Sacred Spirit Sword between his fingers.

After two full hours, he finally sensed a creature entering the room, very light and silent.

In an instant, his watchfulness diminished—remarkably, it was that golden little creature!

It was cunning and elusive, having deftly concealed its Qi Mechanism; even divine sense struggled to capture it.

Had it not been this close, Ye Fan might not have noticed it was there.

This little thing is not only fast but also has such a way to hide itself, he thought in amazement.

It’s amusing how this little fellow had the patience to wait all this time before entering the room, he mused.

I don’t need to think much to understand why the golden little creature is here, Ye Fan considered.

It must be fixated on the Divine Source, having chased me all the way here to steal it back.

Suddenly, it froze, its big eyes flickering, glancing suspiciously at Ye Fan on the bed before turning to flee.

This little creature is so vigilant!

Ye Fan thought, surprised, as he swiftly reached out to capture it.

WHOOSH!

Gold light flashed, and the golden little creature darted out the window.

“Where do you think you’re going?” An Miaoyi laughed softly, standing guard outside.

With a wave of her jade hand, a curtain of light spread forward.

The golden little creature twisted its body at an incredible speed, transforming into a golden line that flashed and vanished, soaring into the night sky.

“Little darling, where are you?” came the call of the Great Xia princess from the cold wind.

Ye Fan burst into the sky, discovering the Great Xia Prince and his sister.

Both looked anxious; they had paid eight hundred thousand jin of Source to obtain the Divine Silkworm, only to have it escape in a few days.

“Brother Gu, did it chase after you?” asked the Great Xia Prince.

He had pursued it all the way, thinking the Divine Silkworm likely came after Ye Fan.

“Indeed, I saw it; it fled in that direction.

Just now, An Miaoyi gave chase,” Ye Fan pointed the way.

“That’s right, it’s its aura!” one of them exclaimed, and the siblings hurried off in pursuit.

This little thing is indeed amusing, Ye Fan chuckled to himself, rubbing his chin.

Perhaps in the future, I can lure it back directly.

He did not linger, taking this chance to break free from An Miaoyi, and disappeared into the snowy night.

According to the Divine City’s speculation, the Sacred Lands intended to use the peak weapon, but it would require more than a month of preparation, as it involved their deep foundations which could not be easily accessed.

Ye Fan knew time was limited.

He wanted to seize the opportunity to break through to a new realm.

Thus, he disappeared without a trace for twenty days straight.

No one knew where he was, except for a small golden creature…

This was a vast and endless no-man’s-land, snow falling, mountains and land covered in white.

This place, far from the oasis, might not see a soul for decades, even centuries; it was extremely desolate.

However, for nearly twenty days, Spiritual Qi had been continuously flowing out from a mountain range sealed by ice and snow.

Especially in recent days, divine radiance kept soaring to the sky.

This snowy mountain was precisely Ye Fan’s retreat site.

He had sealed himself inside the mountain’s belly, yet he still couldn’t stop the massive flow of Source Qi rushing out.

Divine Sources and Exotic Sources were piled together.

Though they seemed few, the enormous Qi they contained was so majestic it was unstoppable.

Ye Fan did not know that just outside the restrictions he had set, a small golden creature had been furious for days, clawing desperately, but it couldn’t get in.

Hundreds of large flags, all personally refined by the Black Emperor in the past, had Dao Glyphs on them that were profound beyond understanding, and the small golden creature couldn’t break through.

In the last few days, the Source Qi from the mountain surged out like beacon smoke, almost liquifying.

The small golden creature finally calmed down and began to devour the vigorous Source Qi, which was so abundant it had more than enough to indulge in.

In retreat, Ye Fan sensed most of the Source Qi fading away, yet he could do nothing to stop it.

He discovered that the consumption of endless Source was not all absorbed but was used as an impact force to break through some kind of shackle.

A large pile of Exotic Source, equivalent to a million jin of Pure Source, was all refined, yet he still hadn’t advanced to the Fifth Layer Heaven of Dao Palace.

All of this is as I anticipated.

I need more than the deduced million jin of Pure Source, he realized.

Ultimately, he gritted his teeth and began refining a Divine Source as large as a human head.

Immediately, divine radiance spread everywhere, and light soared skyward.

The power of the Divine Source was unstoppable, impacting his body, purifying his flesh, making him entirely crystal-clear, resembling a divine deity.

In the Dao Palace, the Five Great Divine Organs trembled simultaneously as the Dao Heavenly Sound resonated.

It was unclear if it was Past Me or Dao Me chanting the grand scriptures, stirring the life master and making his current self eternal.

A small cauldron floated in the Dao Palace, rising and falling among the Five Great Divine Treasures.

Ever since he had entered the Dao Palace secret realm, the Origin Qi Cauldron had ascended from his Wheel and Sea into the Dao Palace.

Outside, the small golden creature was immensely enjoying itself.

Divine Source Qi rushed out, completely engulfing it, bathing it in a brilliant glow.

The tremendous Source Qi washed over Ye Fan’s body.

It was impossible for him to absorb it completely, so most of it surged out—an extremely lavish squandering.

The chanting sound from the Dao Palace echoed through the mountain range, puzzling the Divine Silkworm outside.

Fortunately, no one passed through this place; otherwise, they would surely have been astounded.

The chanting continued for three consecutive days.

Infinite Source Qi submerged the peak, melting the snow.

Grass and trees sprouted, and a thriving vitality emerged.

This series of changes astonished the small golden creature.

Its mouth fell wide open, and it became even more diligent in absorbing the Divine Source Qi.

BOOM!

Suddenly, on the twenty-fourth day, a tremendous quake occurred.

Divine radiance soared into the sky, blasting the small golden creature away.

It landed heavily on the ground, covered in dust.

When the Divine Source Essence Qi dispersed, tranquility filled the area, along with a harmonious atmosphere, as if a deity had descended upon the world.

Inside the mountain’s belly, Ye Fan opened his eyes.

His flesh was crystal-clear, akin to an Immortal King.

He slowly stood up.

The moment he clenched his fist, he felt as if he could grasp the entire world in his palm!

This was an ultimate form of confidence.

He had broken through into the Fifth Layer Heaven of Dao Palace without support from the Sacred Lands, relying solely on himself to come this far.

Ye Fan’s mind and body were peaceful, a display of harmony.

He didn’t unleash his divine energy because there was simply no need; he was fully aware of his overwhelming strength now.

At this moment, he possessed unparalleled confidence!

His flesh finally had a hint of the sacred body’s past might; it was exceedingly formidable.

As Ye Fan exited his retreat, he immediately laughed, sensing the small golden creature outside sulking.

I’m surprised it could find its way here, Ye Fan mused.

Indeed, the small golden creature was very alert.

It instantly sensed something, transformed into a golden light, and fled swiftly, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Faster than the Little Peng King!

Ye Fan exclaimed internally.

Ye Fan did not pursue.

Rubbing his chin, a smile touched his lips.

If this continues, the eight hundred thousand jin of Source spent by the Great Xia Dynasty might be squandered, he thought.

He stood atop a peak and produced a mysterious jade platform, preparing to traverse the void.

This was refined by the Black Emperor and was portable.

As long as sufficient Source could be provided, it could travel a certain distance in any given direction.

Thus, Ye Fan consumed a great deal of Source, using up more than ten mysterious jade platforms, finally arriving at the region of the Jiang Family.

I wonder if there’s a chance to meet Little Tingting and the old man, he pondered.

The Jiang Family was located more than two hundred thousand miles from the Divine City.

Compared to the vast and boundless northern region, this was a relatively short distance.

This region had many nations.

After inquiring, Ye Fan learned that the Jiang Family resided in a divine Pure Land.