Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 513: Chapter 518: Pregnant with the Holy Spirit

After the Fighting Saint Ape transformed into a human form, his skin was pale gold. His physique was solid, strong, and powerful, with veins that rose like Dragon Tendons, exuding a sense of immense power.

Although he had not yet fully matured, his strength was astonishing and his methods unparalleled. Even if all the Peacock Kings had stood there, they likely would not have been able to stop him.

BUZZ!

The ape extended a golden palm that seemed like a large sifter. An area one zhang square was covered, golden light flowing; it could be said he could cover the sky with one hand.

Ouyang Ye’s expression changed instantly. He had long since cultivated his Heavenly Eye and naturally recognized the ape’s true form. Realizing it was a member of an Ancient Royal Family caused a fierce drumming in his heart.

Ancient beings were historically linked with mountains of corpses and seas of blood; they were once the absolute rulers of this land. It was only after their withdrawal that the human race began to flourish.

Especially beings like the Fighting Saint Ape, at the pinnacle of the pyramid among the Royal Families; it was unclear just how terrifying their combat power truly was.

But Ouyang Ye could not just sit and wait for death. He quickly activated the Source Heavenly Divine Technique to resist. The Jade Lake was not lacking in strange black stones, and there were also endless earth veins and Dragon Qi, all of which he could use.

RUMBLE!

Dragon Qi surged from beneath the ground, transforming into dozens of great dragons. They pierced through the earth veins to the high heavens, moving to seal the Holy Ape.

Ouyang Ye was infinitely close to becoming a Source Earth Master; in terms of strength, he was comparable to a half-step sovereign!

POP!

The ape’s large hand did not change its course, still pressing forward. His pale golden fingers caused the void to collapse and snapped the Dragon Qi, descending like a Demon Mountain.

BOOM!

Ouyang Ye’s body shook violently. He immediately spat out a mouthful of blood before being grasped by the ape’s palm. His bones creaked as if they were about to break, and he nearly fainted.

“Ah, what do you want to do?” he shouted in panic, but he could not struggle free at all.

No one knew how strong the ape’s power was. He was a Fighting Saint among ancient beings; his physique was terrifying enough to send chills down one’s spine. If he cultivated to his full potential, he would overlook all beings, invincible under heaven.

Nearby, everyone was aghast, shocked by the ape’s strength. He had nearly crushed a half-step sovereign to death. What kind of power was this?!

“Sacred one, spare him,” the Grand Elders of Jade Lake hurriedly interceded, urging the ape to release him. After all, the Grandmaster from the ancient families of Source Technique had been invited by them, and they could not let him be killed.

CRACK!

The ape exerted a slight pressure, breaking many of Ouyang Ye’s ribs. His body was nearly deformed. Then, the ape threw him to the ground like a dead dog and ignored him.

“Who are you, to dare act so arrogantly!” The members of the ancient families of Source Technique were displeased.

“Fairies of Jade Lake, if you do not suppress him, we will go and request the Source King to intervene!” several of them shouted, their expressions stern.

“Don’t!” Ouyang Ye struggled to his feet. Among them, only he had cultivated the Heavenly Eye and knew the ape’s identity; he did not want to cause a major disaster.

“Please, everyone, calm down!” The people of Jade Lake mediated. As hosts, they naturally would not allow the ape to continue.

“His heart holds a strong murderous intent towards my friend. Not swatting him dead already is showing mercy,” the ape muttered, then ignored them.

He spoke the truth. Had he followed his temperament, he would have already slapped them all to death. However, he was not entirely devoid of social graces and did not want to embarrass Jade Lake excessively.

“Let’s go!” Ouyang Ye, seething with suppressed anger, turned and left the Immortal Pool, unwilling to remain in the ape’s presence.

“You still harbor murderous intent?” The Fighting Saint Ape’s Eyes of Golden Flame shot out two beams of Divine Radiance, fixing on Ouyang Ye’s retreating back.

“Young Saint, do not be rash! Please don’t attack again,” several Grand Elders of Jade Lake stepped forward, truly afraid this ape would begin a killing spree.

“Brother Ape, you needn’t concern yourself with them,” Ye Fan also stepped forward. Since the ape had acted on his behalf, he naturally had to express his gratitude sincerely.

The Peach Tree stood forty-nine meters tall, so thick that it would take more than a dozen people to encircle it. Its ancient bark was cracked, resembling large Dragon Scales, giving it an extraordinarily rugged appearance.

It had grown for over a hundred thousand years. Relatively speaking, though the tree was massive, its size was insignificant compared to its age.

The ancient tree resembled a Coiled Dragon. Its leaves were like green Jade, brilliant and luminous. Only three peaches were hidden among the Green Jade Leaves, exuding a sweet fragrance.

The peaches were not very large, resembling sculptures of scarlet heart. They were a vivid, glistening red, their fragrance so refreshing it made one feel comfortable all over.

The big black dog had the hardest time restraining itself, drooling profusely. If not for the presence of several Grand Elders, it would likely have tried to uproot the entire tree.

The ape was the next most affected. His Golden Eyes darted about; though he wasn’t scratching his ears and cheeks, he was visibly restless and looked as if he wanted to leap onto the tree.

Even in the Ancient Times, there were only two or three Fighting Saint Apes. The Immortal Peach Tree had been in their tribe’s possession; he himself had tasted a real peach back then.

“How times have changed,” the ape lamented after a long silence. “The once vibrant Northern Region has become a barren wasteland. Everything is gone. Even the Immortal Peach Tree has flown into the Divine Ruins.”

Mist shrouded the Immortal Pool, and enormous Qi, like a rainbow, continuously overflowed, nourishing the entire Yaochi Pure Land.

Under the ancient tree, that strange black stone was crystal clear and dazzling, absorbing Sun and Moon Essence, seemingly alive.

“Is Jade Lake trying to cultivate a Holy Spirit?!” The big black dog’s gaze turned deep and profound for the first time.

Near the strange black stone grew orchids and Dragon Grass, along with an abundance of Spirit Ginseng. All possessed tens of thousands of years of medicinal age, gleaming faintly and exuding an alluring fragrance.

A stone like this surely had an astonishing background. It possessed nine apertures and eight holes, constantly exhaling enormous Qi, as if it were breathing.

This stone, having absorbed the essence of heaven and earth and been nourished by Sun Essence and Moon Essence over countless ages, already contained a Holy Embryo. Jade Lake was aware of this and was diligently nurturing it, hoping it would manifest in the world sooner.

“Immortals of Jade Lake, I, the Emperor, believe you’re playing with fire. If the Holy Spirit emerges, unless the West Emperor Mother is reborn, Jade Lake will face a great calamity!” the big black dog said solemnly.

“This is a benevolent spirit…” A Grand Elder from Jade Lake spoke. They were aware of the intricacies, but some secrets could not be disclosed.

“Benevolent spirit? What benevolent spirit!” The big black dog sneered. “In the past, a Sacred Land attempted such a thing and was reduced to ashes. If not for the intervention of the Great Emperor of the Timeless Era, who subdued the Holy Spirit, who knows what monumental catastrophe would have occurred.”

No wonder the big black dog was so shocked at the sight of this stone, Ye Fan thought. Such a significant event must have happened in the distant past.

“This stone was long ago purified by Ancient Saints. In their later years, they preached scriptures to it and enlightened it…” the Jade Lake Grand Elder revealed this piece of information but did not elaborate further.

This makes it even more mysterious… it comprehends the ancient scriptures of the human race… the big black dog pondered deeply, finding it harder to accept, but refrained from saying much more.

“I don’t care what kind of Holy Spirit it is. If it provokes me in the future, I’ll smash it with one strike of my staff!” the monkey, inherently rebellious and untamed, spoke very directly.

The few Grand Elders from Jade Lake remained silent, unable to refute him, as they needed this monkey’s sacred blood to nurture the Stone King.

Ye Fan also refrained from saying much. The ancient Jade Lake had produced a Great Emperor and possessed vast knowledge; they certainly had their own considerations. He had no reason to obstruct them.

The monkey cut open his wrist. Crimson blood spilled out, radiating an astonishing Divine Light that was blinding. His life Qi mechanism was exceedingly potent; each drop of blood was like a Divine Furnace, blazing with divine flames.

Ye Fan acted, operating the Source Heavenly Divine Technique. He continuously inscribed unfathomable patterns on the strange black stone, weaving a complex diagram.

HISS!

As the monkey’s sacred blood dripped down, it quickly penetrated the Stone King. The stone, with its nine apertures and eight holes, absorbed it and trembled lightly, its speed of inhaling the energy of heaven and earth increasing.

The Holy Embryo within is truly close to emerging… The big black dog’s eyelids twitched, and he retreated several large steps.

“What’s wrong, doggy? Don’t be afraid,” the pitiful little girl said softly, trying to comfort it.

“When will it be able to emerge?” Ye Fan asked.

“Barring any accidents, it can emerge in five thousand years,” the Yaochi Saintess, who was also standing nearby, responded softly.

“Five thousand years later…” Li Heishui and Jiang Huairen exchanged glances.

This news was indeed alarming. A Holy Spirit was about to emerge, an unparalleled existence. Would the various Sacred Lands tolerate its arrival in the world?

Evidently, other Sacred Lands were already aware of the news; otherwise, Jade Lake would not have allowed these few individuals to come here and learn the secret.

“Five thousand years! We won’t live that long; we’ll be long buried by then. But little kid Ye will be at his peak. There will likely be a life-and-death battle. It might be better to extinguish it now!”

Li Heishui, Liu Kou, and the others discussed this with Ye Fan using divine scan. This time frame was too sensitive. The future was unknown; who knew what would happen then?

The big black dog sighed. “I, the Emperor, believe that an era comparable to the Timeless Era is approaching. Not only will the Ancient Kings rise together, but even a Holy Spirit comparable to a Great Emperor will emerge, and the Ancient Royal Families will return. If one wishes to proudly traverse the mortal world in the future, extraordinary combat power will be necessary!”

The monkey was not stingy. He released ample blood from his wrist, which radiated divine brilliance with overflowing Qi, until the people of Jade Lake called for him to halt. Only then did he stop the bleeding.

“Brother Ape, you’re truly straightforward,” Jiang Huairen muttered.

“I’m thinking of undergoing a metamorphosis and renewing my blood. Now is the perfect time to try. This waste blood doesn’t matter,” the monkey spoke so directly that the people of Jade Lake were left speechless.

The strange black stone gleamed. Its nine apertures opened wide, inhaling Sun Essence. It absorbed all the fallen sacred blood, becoming much more vigorous and trembling continually.

“Can I touch it?” The pitiful little girl blinked her large eyes, her voice soft and filled with hope. The little one saw that the strange black stone was dazzlingly bright and very beautiful, and she really wanted to get a closer look.

“It’s okay, touch it,” the big black dog, a stir of excitement within it, presumptuously agreed on their behalf.

She extended her small hand and gently touched the strange black stone with its nine apertures and eight holes. The entire Stone King suddenly trembled and then became motionless, as if it had been startled.

The little girl is a Divine Infant, Ye Fan thought, surprised. Could the strange black stone somehow sense this?

The big black dog’s expression became even more peculiar, filled with excitement. “Touch it again!” he urged.

The Jade Lake fairies were speechless. This dog is too outrageous! they thought. Does he think he’s the owner here?

“Actually, we’re family. You don’t know, Jade Lake is quite remarkable; it indirectly produced two Great Emperors…” the big black dog rambled on, then, realizing he had accidentally let something slip, quickly stopped talking.

Just then, as the pitiful little girl’s hand touched the Stone King, a brilliant Divine Light burst forth. The stone suddenly radiated with flowing colors, and endless Divine Radiance surged upwards.

“Quick, make her stop!” A Jade Lake Grand Elder, astounded, tried to intervene but was repelled by the Divine Light.

At that moment, the strange black stone with its nine apertures and eight holes began to spew enormous Qi outward, which flowed into the pitiful little girl’s arm.