Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 565: Chapter 569: Hunting Down the Monster

A single arrow shattered the mountaintop—what an incredibly powerful force! If struck, a person’s body would surely wither to nothing!

Everyone was dumbfounded. As time passed, Ye Fan had already loosed over seven hundred arrows, each one a brilliant rainbow illuminating the Heavenly Universe.

Even from a great distance, one could sense the terrifying fluctuations in the area, as if a Starry Sky was being destroyed, stirring the soul.

Many powerful strange and powerful beasts stayed far away, not daring to approach, fearing a great catastrophe. Numerous cultivators watched from afar; none dared to come closer.

How could anyone fight against this? people couldn’t help but wonder. Hundreds of Light Arrows were fired simultaneously, like meteors descending from Outer Heaven, sometimes shattering cliffs to dust.

Such terrifying power was unbearable for anyone. Even half-step sovereigns would frown. These fearsome Divine Arrows formed a shower of light, interwoven as they pierced clouds and shattered mountains.

“Seven hundred eleven, seven hundred twelve…”

Many were counting, feeling increasingly incredulous. Ye Fan’s body glimmered with treasure brilliance; his Blood Qi surged like an ocean engulfing half the sky, showing no sign of exhaustion.

When people counted to the seven hundred twentieth arrow, Yan Yunluan could not withstand it any longer. Countless golden rainbows flew at him; each arrow weighed heavily, numbing his arms.

Each arrow could collapse a mountain peak. When so many gathered, even the Grand Elders of the Sacred Lands would nearly cough blood!

In the eyes of the world, Yan Yunluan was a fiend, unafraid even when encountering powerhouses of the Eighth or Ninth Transformation of Dragon Transformation. He was confident in beheading Ye Fan, yet now felt incredibly stifled.

No matter how great his divine mystical arts, they were useless. The opponent wielded the Myriad Wounds Bow, thoroughly sealing the sky. He could not charge through, unable to engage in battle.

At this moment, Yan Yunluan was just a living target, enduring the impact of hundreds of rainbows. Wielding the Heaven-piercing Halberd, he danced the Heavenly Gang, but to no avail.

Despite severing more than half of the Light Arrows, the opponent’s momentum only increased, their divine energy never depleted. At this rate, he would inevitably be shot dead, without any suspense.

“CLANG!”

Even with the demeanor of a god of battle, Yan Yunluan was now tired. The Heaven-piercing Halberd in his hand could still cleave the heavens, but it was not as fierce as it had been initially.

“CLANG!” “TWANG!”…

He kept slashing, charging at Ye Fan several times, but was forcefully pushed back each time, narrowly escaping disaster.

Anger and frustration made him extremely resentful, yet there was nothing he could do.

“PFFFT!”

An arrow, like the Eternal Light from Outer Heaven, suddenly pierced through, taking a lock of Yan Yunluan’s black hair and turning it to ash, nearly penetrating his skull.

His gaze was incredibly cold. Without a word, he turned to leave. This battle could not continue; once his divine energy was exhausted, he would be killed.

“Aren’t you trying to kill me? Leaving won’t be that easy!” Ye Fan pursued, calmly drawing his bow. The Myriad Wounds Bow merged with him, like an Immortal World Treasure Wheel, brilliant with light.

“CLANG!”

The Divine Arrow trailed a long tail of light, stretching several miles—brilliant but terrifying, with astounding lethality. It struck the Heaven-piercing Halberd, causing it to vibrate violently.

“Don’t force me…” Yan Yunluan glanced back at him coldly, then rushed into the distant sky.

“So what if I do?” Ye Fan was indifferent. The opponent wanted to kill him; what else was there to care about? If he could shoot to kill, he would not hold back.

Over seven hundred Divine Arrows were shot. More than one hundred and fifty of them were not shattered, instead turning into a rain curtain of dazzling brilliance that pursued relentlessly.

“CLANG!” “CLANG!”…

Yan Yunluan finally found himself in a predicament. The Heaven-piercing Halberd nearly flew out of his grasp several times, and his body was marked with bloodstains. A few arrow feathers grazed past him, almost causing severe injuries.

As a Demon Level existence, his speed was far beyond that of any other Saint Heir, but it still lagged significantly behind the Line Secret, rendering him unable to escape.

By now, everyone was stunned. Is Yan Yunluan truly about to fall? The thought of this outcome sparked a wave of commotion.

“BOOM!”

Ye Fan released another arrow, infusing it with all his strength. The emitted light was terrifyingly daunting, tracing a Dao Mark, as thunder flashed, deafeningly.

“CLANG!”

This arrow bore immense force and power, numbing Yan Yunluan’s arm and nearly causing him to lose his hold on the Heaven-piercing Halberd. He was flung several hundred feet away, shattering a mountain peak in the process.

“BOOM!”

Again came such an arrow, infused with Ye Fan’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit, piercing the void. It arrived in an instant, its tail light reaching seven or eight miles long!

“CLANG!”

At this moment, the Heaven-piercing Halberd was almost deformed. This arrow collapsed a mountain peak; rocks crashed down, and dust surged skyward, burying Yan Yunluan alive beneath.

No one remained unperturbed. This Myriad Wounds Bow, a secret treasure, was too terrifying. Wielded by this youth with overwhelming divine energy, it seemed capable of slaying any god or obliterating any Divine Buddha that stood in its path!

Yan Yunluan let out a long howl, his body radiating purple light as he rushed out from the rubble. Wielding the Heaven-piercing Halberd, he cut down dozens of arrow feathers and flew away without looking back.

At this point, Ye Fan also felt somewhat exhausted. An ordinary person would be considered impressive if they could draw the bow a dozen times, yet he had shot over seven hundred arrows!

He did not want to let this fiend escape and was still channeling divine energy. Moreover, at this moment, he activated the All Secret, seriously drawing the Myriad Wounds Bow’s Dragon String.

“WHOOSH!”

Finally, this arrow was released. It was extraordinarily terrifying. This was no mere Light Arrow; it resembled a dragon, stretching more than ten miles long!

The terrifying fluctuation made many nearly kneel, and some almost fell from the sky, crying out in shock.

“CLANG!”

This arrow pierced through the Heaven-piercing Halberd, which was intertwined with the Laws of Heaven and Earth. The halberd shaft broke with a sound, and the arrow’s brilliance, more than ten miles long, destroyed everything!

“BOOM!”

Space trembled intensely, and an endless starry domain appeared. Yan Yunluan plunged into it, exhibiting his Variation at this critical moment.

“Endless Star Domain!”

Someone exclaimed, and everyone felt a stir within. Such a Variation was extremely rare; even in Ancient Times, few had cultivated it. Unexpectedly, this fiend had mastered it.

The Divine Arrow, stretching for more than ten miles, did not get stuck after entering. Though it rapidly dimmed, it was not obliterated. It continued flying, crossing the star domain, pursuing Yan Yunluan.

“PFFFT!”

A burst of blood splattered. The Light Arrow finally pierced through Yan Yunluan, then dissipated within that star domain, carrying with it a large spray of blood.

However, Yan Yunluan was not killed; his body only trembled. He retracted the Endless Star Domain and rushed into the distant sky.

“Yan Yunluan was injured by someone!”

Everyone was shocked, their expressions incredulous. Such Demon Level means defied the heavens. Even a Ninth Transformation Dragon Transformation powerhouse couldn’t handle him.

Yet now, he was almost shot to death by someone with mere arrows—this was undoubtedly sensational news, causing an uproar among the cultivators in this region.

Ye Fan was inwardly awestruck; Yan Yunluan was truly formidable. The kind of arrow Ye Fan had just unleashed was powerful enough to obliterate a savage dragon, body and soul, and reduce a mountain peak to dust. Yet, he escaped! His life wasn’t in danger; his body was merely pierced, not enough to annihilate his vitality.

I must break into the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm as soon as possible! This thought resonated strongly within Ye Fan.

Otherwise, if I were to engage in a life-and-death battle with such a fiend without the Myriad Wounds Bow, I would most likely be in grave danger.

The gap of several realms is too vast. Even with a sacred body, there’s no way to defy such a fiend. My own realm must be elevated!

Ye Fan pursued him, continuously triggering the All Secret and shooting out Unrivaled Holy Arrows imbued with his Essence, Qi, and Spirit. At this moment, the opponent’s divine energy was dwindling, and he was wounded—the perfect opportunity to kill.

“Yan Yunluan is finished! At this rate, he is surely doomed!”

“What a pity. It’s not that his combat power is lacking. Without the Myriad Wounds Bow, even if a Grand Elder from the Sacred Lands personally arrived, they might not be able to kill him.”

The crowd was shocked, not having expected such an outcome.

Ye Fan pursued the fiend. The two of them flew for over a hundred miles, with Ye Fan firing nine arrows in succession, all piercing through the Endless Star Domain. Four of the arrows shot through Yan Yunluan’s body, drawing out large gushes of blood.

Along the way, everyone was dumbfounded. Disciples of the Qi Shi Mansion could hardly believe what they were witnessing—Yan Yunluan actually being hunted down! It was like something out of a myth.

“Who is that person, driving a fiend to such a dire state? What is his background?!”

“He… it’s actually him!” After careful recognition, someone was left speechless, stunned to realize it was Ye Fan. They were unable to speak for a long time.

“Who exactly is he?”

“He is the Lord from outside the Immortal Mountain, the one who even captured Commandery Princess Qi! I once went to watch his fight and saw him.”

“Is he that exceptional Lord, Ye Zhetian, who hunted outside the Immortal Mountain with a Great Bow after eating many spiritual beasts?!”

“That’s right, it’s him!”

When they confirmed who it was, the crowd erupted. It was too unbelievable; this Lord’s strength was truly formidable, capable of hunting even fiends!

“PFFT!”

Blood splattered. Yan Yunluan’s body shuddered again, and he almost fell out of the Endless Star Domain.

Ye Fan pierced him for the seventh time, but he was even more shocked. Seven arrows, enough to reduce seven great mountains to dust, yet this person still hasn’t died!

“Young man, where it’s possible to spare someone, one should spare them!” An old man arrived riding a cloud. With a sweep of his broad sleeve, he shattered the Holy Arrows shot by Ye Fan using the All Secret, blocking the path.

“BOOM!”

Meanwhile, he pressed his right hand in mid-air, shattering dozens of other Divine Arrows. Not a single one remained!

This was a sovereign from the Qi Shi Mansion, who valued the few fiends greatly. He had marked them, and upon learning they were in danger, rushed to their rescue.

Ye Fan immediately turned and left. He wouldn’t go courting death. Facing a half-step sovereign offered no hope at all, let alone a Saint Master Level figure.

“Young man, we can talk,” the sovereign from the Qi Shi Mansion transmitted his voice.

“SWISH!”

Ye Fan did not respond. He activated the Line Secret and disappeared into the depths of the mountains in the blink of an eye.

「Two days later」

Ye Fan entered a place filled with purple mist. Strange flowers were in bloom, beautiful grasses grew everywhere, and there were many orchids and spiritual medicines.

Daoist Duan De!

Ye Fan was surprised to discover the shameless Daoist, Duan De, roaming within this Spiritual Land.

This guy has profound knowledge of tomb sites. Could it be that he’s noticed something here?

Daoist Duan De had once gone in and out of the Demon Emperor’s Yin Grave nine times and had even found the burial site of the nine secret arts in Li State. He possessed immeasurable abilities.

I’ll follow him this time and seize his treasures! Ye Fan secretly decided. In past years, Daoist Duan De had snatched a few spiritual items from in front of the Demon Emperor’s tomb.

The shameless Daoist wandered for most of the day before suddenly making a move. He cracked open a cliff, revealing a cave dwelling from which auspicious lights flowed.

“The Immortal Mansion has emerged!” Suddenly, Daoist Duan De shouted at the top of his lungs, seemingly eager to draw everyone over.

When did this bastard become so selfless? What on earth is he plotting? Ye Fan wondered, puzzled.

In the blink of an eye, many cultivators were alerted. They flew in from the distant mountains and landed here, staring at the brilliant Ancient Cave.

But Daoist Duan De had already retreated, melting into the distant mountains. Ye Fan stealthily followed, unwilling to believe that the shameless Daoist would be so kind, suspecting ulterior motives.

“Heh heh, you lot go break the Restriction. This humble Daoist thanks you all,” Daoist Duan De chuckled.

This bastard is truly incorrigible! Ye Fan cursed.

Soon, Daoist Duan De arrived dozens of miles away. Here, there was a clear little lake with light smoke swirling around it and auspicious orchids on its shores, like a piece of otherworldly Pure Land.

“Wait for them to break the Restriction. Only then will this Immortal Lake descend, and the true cave dwelling will appear. There are likely extraordinary treasures here!” Duan Fatty said, rubbing his hands, his eyes sparkling.

This guy is truly something, letting others break the Restriction dozens of miles away while he sits here ready to reap the benefits, Ye Fan thought with a mix of disdain and amazement.

In the distance, a figure flashed, and a stunning beauty appeared. Tall and graceful, she walked through the Immortal Vein towards the clear Immortal Lake. It was Princess Yu Die.

“Princess…” Ye Fan transmitted his voice, calling her over.

“Why are you here?” Princess Yu Die asked in surprise.

“You’re not planning to bathe here, are you? Don’t go over there. Just wait here; you might encounter some Immortal Fate,” Ye Fan chuckled.

Princess Yu Die gave him a sidelong glance. “What nonsense are you talking about? I just felt this place was full of Spiritual Qi and wasn’t ordinary, so I came to take a look.”

Then, her expression faltered, and a look of astonishment appeared on her flawless, jade-like face. She, too, had discovered Daoist Duan De by the lakeside, sneaking around behind a bluestone.

“This person is mysterious. He’s also a disciple of the Qi Shi Mansion. It’s said that a fiend wanted to test his skills but couldn’t gauge his depth.”

Ye Fan wasn’t surprised by this result. The shameless Daoist could escape even from the hands of powerful figures; Wu Dao of the Thirteen Great Bandits had chased him tirelessly but still couldn’t catch him.

Suddenly, in the distance, auspicious rays shot into the sky. Endless glimmers flowed, Spiritual Qi permeated the mountains, and bursts of celestial music could be heard.

It was indeed the Spiritual Land where many cultivators were striving to break the Restriction. Even from a great distance, one could see Divine Light rising, captivating everyone’s attention.

Everyone in this region rushed over at the first opportunity. This spectacle indeed resembled the signs of a cave dwelling opening.

Ye Fan clicked his tongue. Duan Fatty is indeed shameless, making those people toil in vain while simultaneously drawing all the powerful individuals to that place. This way, no one is paying attention here. It’s killing two birds with one stone!

“GULP!”

Glints of light spilled from the lake as it rapidly began to sink, causing the Spiritual Qi to become exponentially denser.

Sure enough, this is an entrance! This is likely the true cave dwelling. Given its scale, it was probably left by a Saint and might even be related to a Great Emperor of ancient times. Perhaps an ancient scripture will emerge! Duan Fatty murmured to himself, extremely excited.