"Ancient saints are buried in mountains and rivers …" Ye Fan muttered to himself. According to the stone pillar, this should be the case.
Before this, he had never seen the ancient coffin in the forest but he believed that it did exist. The fourth generation ancestor would not carve it carelessly.
According to his conjecture, buried in the depths of the Immortal Forest, this should be the great tomb vaguely mentioned on the stone pillar.
Ye Fan was astonished. What kind of existence was this? The person buried in such a mountainous terrain was definitely not ordinary.
The Fiery Dragon Tomb was connected to the pine forest and carried the coffin. It was too similar to the nine dragons pulling the coffin. Could there be some inexplicable connection? Otherwise, why were the lines of the ancient coffin so similar?
The difference was that the nine dragon corpses were real while this place was just a terrain with only one Fiery Dragon Tomb.
Ye Fan believed that there was some kind of inheritance or civilization between the two. Otherwise, the ancient coffin would not be so similar. It was just that he didn't know who had inherited it from whom.
Ye Fan's thoughts ran wild and it took him a while to recover. It was useless to think so much now. Escaping the primordial forbidden zone was the right thing to do.
There were many runes on the stone slab regarding the Fiery Dragon Tomb, the Dragon's Blood, and the pine forest. They were all marked by the Heavenly Origin Pattern Network. Ye Fan's head was spinning.
He could not comprehend the Heavenly Origin Book and could not understand the fourth generation ancestor's annotations.
What shocked him the most was that a large part of the stone slab had been erased. The carvings should have been very big and included a wider terrain, but they were all destroyed.
Ye Fan sighed inwardly. Those smoothed carvings should have drawn the various terrains of this area. It was like a map of the outer area of the absolute beginning forbidden zone.
He believed that there were many dangerous places like the Dragon's Blood. If the carvings were complete, one could avoid these dangerous places.
"The absolute beginning forbidden zone is too big. Even the fourth generation ancestor could only carve a part of it. What a pity that it was destroyed." Ye Fan was regretful but he could not do anything. The carvings had been lost, leaving only stone fragments.
Things would move in the opposite direction when they reached an extreme. This kind of terrain and the unimaginable existence underground made Ye Fan's imagination run wild. He wanted to dig a kilometer underground and dig it out.
He shook his head. Even the Yuan Taoist Master could not understand this place, and even the old Eastern Wilderness Divine King had fallen here. He had no hope at all.
"Origin Ancient Mine …" Ye Fan sighed. This wasn't a secret land, but rather an expanse that stretched out continuously.
As for the Ancient Mine in the innermost part, he didn't even need to think about it. Even if Crazy 'Ole went there, he wouldn't be able to come out.
As for the places outside the Absolute Beginning Forbidden Land, they were also extremely dangerous. It was a place of great evil. No matter how many people came here, they would die.
Ye Fan stood up and looked into the temple. The scenery was blurry.
This temple was many times larger than the ones they saw along the way. It was clearly an important place, possessing a special status in the past. However, time flew by, taking away everything. Now, only ruins and desolation remained.
Ye Fan walked in with the Book of Origin in hand. He looked around carefully, and his powerful divine sense spread out to capture every inch of space. If there was an artifact here, it would definitely be extraordinary.
Unfortunately, it was empty inside. Nothing was left.
There was a thick layer of stone fragments on the ground, and the high platform at the center was the same. Apart from dust, there was nothing else.
"Right, it's all been destroyed in the passage of time. Nothing is left." Ye Fan understood. This ancient temple didn't collapse because there were shocking dao patterns here. As for the divine statues inside, they had naturally all decayed.
Dating back to the Archaic Era, a hundred thousand years could only be a unit of measurement. It was far from a length. After such a long period of time, even if there were treasures, they should have already decayed.
Unless it was an extreme dao weapon refined by a Great Emperor that was immortal and could exist forever in this world, there wouldn't be anything left.
Ye Fan searched through the spacious and empty main hall. He found a rusty metal piece in a pile of flying ash.
"The divine metal has all decayed …"
The metal piece was snow-white. There were cracks on its surface, and there were even more traces of rust. It had long lost its spirituality and value.
He had seen this type of divine metal before. In the eighth level of the Fire Domain, when the Crow Daoist refined his weapon, he used this mutton-fat jade-like divine metal as the material.
It was said that it was extremely rare in the world. The Alkaid Saint's weapon also had this kind of divine metal. Only powerful cultivators could find some. Ordinary people couldn't get them at all.
"This should be a big piece, but only a little bit is left after the passage of time."
Ye Fan believed that such a grand ancient temple must have been an important place in the past. From the divine metal, he could tell that many precious items had been left behind. Unfortunately, they had all been destroyed in the passage of time.
As he had expected, he saw pieces of scrap metal in the ashes. There was Purple Thorn Divine Copper, Daluo Silver Essence, and Celestial Tear Green Gold.
Ye Fan felt that it was a pity. These were all top-grade divine materials in the world. They were the first choice for refining extreme dao weapons, but they had all been used up and were almost useless.
Especially that Celestial Tear Green Gold. Even now, it was still the size of a fist. There were tear stains on it. Legend said that it was the tears of immortals. Unfortunately, the green gold was not as clear as jade. It had long become dim.
"Such a pity. Were such materials common in the Archaic Era? Now, I can't find many even if I search the entire Eastern Wasteland. "
Leaving it to rot in the dust was an extremely extravagant waste. Ye Fan found dozens of pieces, but he didn't see a single one that could be used.
"What a pity. Even the Great Sage would feel heartache if he saw this …"
Ye Fan walked around the main hall and didn't find anything useful. There were divine materials, but they had all rotted.
Finally, he sensed an object under the divine platform in the center of the main hall. He pushed away the thick dust and removed the dust of history, allowing it to see the light of day again.
Ye Fan was originally in high spirits, but when he saw this object, the corner of his mouth twitched.
He thought that it was a magic treasure that had taken shape. Even if its essence had been used up, he might be able to see some Dao patterns that he had never seen before.
This object didn't have the so-called Dao patterns. It was a jade artifact that was used to play with. It was completely green, but it was the size of a walnut. This was a Green Jade Tortoise.
It was vivid and lifelike, almost like a real tortoise. It was very warm in his hands. This was a top-grade jade material.
"That's not right. Even the Daluo Silver Essence and Immortal Tear Green Gold have been destroyed. How could this Green Jade Tortoise be preserved?"
Ye Fan felt strange. He turned it around and looked. This was a Black Tortoise. Its neck was similar to a snake's and a dragon's, and its back was like the Eight Trigrams.
This jade material's color was also dim, and it had lost all its essence energy. Although it was green, it had long since lost its spiritual energy.
This thing was definitely not an extreme weapon. He couldn't even sense the existence of the Dao patterns on it. Ye Fan couldn't understand how it could be preserved.
His fingers turned golden. He squeezed the jade stone with force, but it actually didn't break. This shocked him. This Green Jade Tortoise was definitely not ordinary. Its hardness was beyond imagination. He had to look at it seriously and use his powerful divine sense to sense it.
"What's going on? There seems to be something inside …" Ye Fan discovered to his surprise that there was something sealed inside the green jade. He could faintly sense it.
The divine materials on the ground had been destroyed. Had he picked up a treasure in the end?
He carefully observed it, but he couldn't understand. This Green Jade Tortoise wasn't a weapon, but it hadn't been destroyed by time.
"It's buried in the dust under the altar in the center of the ancient temple. Could it have some history?" Ye Fan casually played with it, but he couldn't figure it out.
He passed through the grand ancient temple and arrived at the back. The pine forest was quiet, and there were hundreds of Heaven Origin Patterns in the forest. They were all flickering and resonating with the strange book in his hand.
"This is …"
Ye Fan felt dizzy. He slowly saw some clues. This was a profound and unfathomable Heaven Origin Diagram. It could stabilize the dragon vein, lock the divine source, and change the general situation of the mountains and rivers.
"Is the fourth generation patriarch crazy?"
Ye Fan was shocked. This was a super "Heaven Origin Diagram". It should have been laid out in dozens of miles of mountains and rivers, but it was concentrated in a radius of three hundred meters. It was so tightly packed that the sky and earth might collapse if not handled properly.
Even as the Yuan Taoist Master, he couldn't lay out such a terrifying Heaven Origin Diagram more than a few times in his life.
"What is he doing?" Ye Fan looked for a while and said in surprise, "Borrowing power!"
Without a doubt, it was borrowing power from the opposite direction!
A ray of light flashed across his mind. He thought of the stone inscription in front of the ancient temple. The ancient coffin marked in the pine forest seemed to be here.
"Yes, it must be buried under this forest!"
Ye Fan was instantly horrified. The fourth generation patriarch had left behind a death inscription to warn his descendants not to recklessly touch the general situation of the pine forest, or else they would be killed.
But he himself was borrowing the general situation underground. This was too risky. One wrong step and he would be smashed to pieces. It was hard to predict whether an ancient saint was buried in this ominous land.
Ye Fan felt his heart palpitate. One had to know that this was the true center of the pine forest, and there was a great disaster buried underground.
Within the radius of three hundred meters, there were a total of three hundred and sixty-five Heaven Origin Patterns. True dragons in the sky, Vermilion Birds dancing, Black Tortoises like mountains … The patterns here were not simple runes. All of them formed a diagram, and when combined together, it was like a celestial painting or a celestial phenomenon.
"The patriarch is throwing caution to the wind. He wants to use this to protect himself and change his fate in his later years."
Ye Fan didn't dare to go in. If he went in, he might not be able to come out in this lifetime. Within a radius of three hundred meters, he could draw the killing intent of heaven and earth, and he could borrow the general situation of this place for his own use.
He stood outside the Heaven Origin Diagram, and he could see it clearly within a radius of three hundred meters.
Upon closer inspection, there was a broken stone ruler on the ground, as well as some broken stone clothes.
Ye Fan's heart immediately sank. That ruler was made from the old skin of the source of god, and it was called the Heaven Measuring Ruler. It was extremely precious and was a must-have item when exploring divine mines.
As for the broken stone clothes, he was no stranger to it. He had worn it when exploring the Purple Mountain. It was also made from the old skin of the source of god, and it could isolate all auras.
"Red hair …" He saw a few strands on the broken stone clothes. This place was sealed by the Heaven Origin Diagram, and everything of the past had been preserved.
"Red hair …" He saw a few strands on the broken stone clothes. This place was sealed by the Heaven Origin Diagram, and everything of the past had been preserved.
"Did he grow the red hair himself, or …" He thought of the first ancestor of the Zhang Family.
Regardless of this, something must have found this place and caused the disaster.
What exactly was this thing? Even this kind of terrain couldn't stop it? Even the burial ground of an ancient saint couldn't stop it?
If there were no corpses, there would be misfortune, and it would mean failure. These were the words left behind by the fourth generation patriarch. Ye Fan saw a lying rock in the pine forest, and there were many words carved on it.
He sighed. The Yuan Taoist Master's later years were truly terrifying. The fourth generation patriarch tried his best to hide in the Absolute Beginning Forbidden Zone, but he still couldn't escape.
Borrowing the power of this place, he still couldn't change anything. The most terrifying thing was the psychological torture. It was easy to imagine that it must have been like purgatory.
Ye Fan carefully read the words on the rock. He found a way to escape, and this surprised him. The surface of the pine forest had indeed been sealed by the fourth generation patriarch.
However, if one held the Heaven Origin Diagram, they would definitely be trapped here. This was caused by the Heaven Origin Diagram network laid down by the fourth generation patriarch. It was for the descendants to come in and accept the inheritance, and to "sublimate" their life's work.
Ye Fan silently bowed towards the depths of the pine forest. It was a pity that a genius of a generation with world-shaking talent couldn't change his fate in the end.
"I don't want to experience such torment in my later years …"
An hour later, Ye Fan followed the stone carvings left by the fourth generation patriarch and successfully walked out of the pine forest. He didn't encounter any danger.
Looking back, the moonlight was like water, and the pine forest was picturesque.
Ye Fan sighed softly. The dignified fourth generation patriarch didn't even leave behind his bones. What happened?
He flew away, turning into a wisp of smoke on the blood-colored ground, and left this dangerous place.
A few dozen li was nothing to him, and he soon left it behind.
In front of him, a few figures stood under the moonlight, their bodies shrouded in a hazy glow. There were a total of six of them.
Ye Fan almost met with a mishap, but the six of them were safe and sound, waiting here leisurely. These were really two different experiences, but he didn't have much to complain about. After all, he had obtained the Origin Technique.
"I say, little brother, you're really daring. You told us to run, but you rushed into the pine forest without any regard for your life."
"That's right, Daoist priest, we all thought you sacrificed yourself to help us."
Li Desheng and Chen Huaiyuan were surprised to see him come back alive.
Ye Fan's mouth twitched. He really couldn't explain it. How could he not go when the patriarch summoned him?
"Daoist priest, what ferocious thing do you have on you?" The Jade Lake Holy Maiden asked in surprise. She was shrouded in mist and her face couldn't be seen, but one could feel her seriousness.
"Nothing." Ye Fan didn't understand and looked at her.
"No, there must be a ferocious thing. My secret treasure sensed it. It's extremely dangerous." The Jade Lake Holy Maiden's voice was like the sound of nature. She asked solemnly, "Did you get something from the Absolute Beginning Forbidden Area?"
Ye Fan was shocked. He immediately thought of the Green Jade Profound Tortoise. Apart from that, he didn't get anything else.
With a flash, Ye Fan took out the tortoise and held it in his palm. Under the moonlight, it looked a bit translucent.
Seeing this, the Jade Lake Holy Maiden quickly retreated. Her beautiful eyes lit up as she said in surprise, "What a terrifying aura! This is a ferocious thing."
Yao Guang Saint and Yao Xi also retreated. They believed in the Jade Lake Holy Maiden's judgment.
"I think I've heard of this thing before …" Old Sabre Honcho revealed a serious expression.
"This is a Divine Source!" the Jade Lake Holy Maiden made this judgment.
"What? This is a Divine Source?!" Ye Fan was quite surprised. He immediately shook his head. He had studied the Book of Source for some time. How could he not recognize the characteristics of a Divine Source?
"This is a dried up Divine Source. Its essence has been sucked dry. It's just an empty shell," the Jade Lake Holy Maiden explained. The Jade Lake Saintess explained, "Someone used a supreme magic power to refine it into an empty body. There's something terrifying sealed inside."
"That's right. I know. There is such a saying." Old Sabre Honcho nodded and said, "The empty shell of a Divine Source is the best material to seal a peerless ferocious thing."
"You mean, there's an extremely terrifying thing sealed inside this Profound Tortoise?" Ye Fan was in a daze. He felt like this was a hot potato.
"Where did you get it?" Old Sabre Honcho asked. At the same time, he also took a few steps back. He seemed to be very afraid of this Profound Tortoise.
Ye Fan found it hard to calm down. This Profound Tortoise was only the size of an infant's fist. It actually sealed an unimaginably terrifying thing. It was really beyond his expectations.
He didn't want to tell them the origin of this thing. If he told them that he took it out from the ashes under the altar of a grand ancient temple, they would probably be even more shocked.
"I picked this up from the pine forest. How many years do you think it has existed for? Did the thing sealed inside turn into ashes long ago?"
At this moment, Li Desheng shouted. A strand of blood flowed out of his left eye. He pointed at the Profound Tortoise with a trembling finger and said, "There's demonic power inside!"
His left eye was an innate Netherworld Eye. Occasionally, he could see through the netherworld and see some special things. When he said this, everyone became very nervous.
Ye Fan almost threw it out. This was too inconceivable. How many years had passed? What could live for so long? This was too unreal.
"What did you see?" They asked Li Desheng.
"I couldn't see clearly. It was too hazy, but it was very terrifying. My Netherworld Eye was injured." Li Desheng shook his head.
"Everyone, do you think this is realistic?" Ye Fan shook his head and said, "I saw an empty divine source shell in the Absolute Beginning Forbidden Area. Even if it was left here by the human race, I'm afraid it has been sealed for hundreds of thousands of years. What kind of thing could survive after being sealed for such a long time? Do you really think you're an Eastern Wasteland Divine King? You can't be immortal for four thousand years. "
"Don't worry, we'll take a closer look later." Yaoguang Saint Child's entire body flickered with auspicious colors. A strand of holy light rushed out and entered Li Desheng's left eye.
In just a moment, his Netherworld Eye was restored and no longer bleeding. This made everyone's hearts tremble. This impenetrable holy light was indeed powerful.
Ye Fan also wanted to understand this. He didn't want to bring a vicious creature with him. If he were to lose his life, then it would truly be lifting a rock to drop it on his own feet.
Li Desheng's pitch-black Netherworld Eye shot out a beam of dark light as he looked at the lush green Black Tortoise.
At the same time, Yaoguang Saint Child covered him with holy light to prevent him from being injured again.
Li Desheng's Netherworld Eye flashed one last time before the dark light disappeared. In just a short time, even with Yaoguang Saint Child's help, he still shed more than ten drops of blood.
"What did you see?" Ye Fan asked.
"I saw a vague corpse. It's already rotten and shrouded in a black mist. There's a demonic power moving around." Li Desheng's face was extremely pale as if he was frightened.
Ye Fan felt unlucky. He had obtained an item from the Immemorial Godly Temple with great difficulty, but there was actually a corpse sealed inside. The corners of his mouth twitched.
At this moment, the Jade Lake Saint Daughter, Yao Xi, and Yaoguang Saint Child changed their faces. Even Old Sabre Honcho was astonished.
"This seal must not be opened. Otherwise, the demonic aura is enough to kill all the people in a small city."
"Is it that terrifying?" Ye Fan asked.
"Of course! The creature sealed in the Empty Shell of Divine Source must be a peerless expert. Even if it's dead, the demonic aura hasn't dispersed. Once it rushes out, it will be devastating. "
"I advise Daoist Priest to quickly throw it away. Otherwise, if it's damaged, the first one to get hurt will be Daoist Priest himself."
"Indeed." Ye Fan rubbed his chin as he pondered. It was impossible to throw it away. This was more or less a deterrent item. It was worth treasuring!
If they were to be chased in the future, it didn't matter if they were Yaoguang Saint Child's Grand Supreme Elder or Ji Family's Grand Supreme Elder. If they could kill such a big shot, everything would be worth it.
Moreover, since the creature sealed in the Empty Shell of Divine Source was usually a peerless expert, there might be some great tools and treasures on them.
The seven of them set out again. This time, they went around the pine forest and walked towards the outside of the Scarlet Plain. They felt that they were about to leave the Absolute Beginning Forbidden Area.
Suddenly, the sound of light footsteps was heard. Everyone turned their heads.
Under the moonlight, a child with soft hair draped over his shoulders skipped over. He looked to be no more than four or five years old. He was chubby, fair, and chubby. He was very pretty.
It was impossible for him to be a human child because there was a pair of pure white wings on his back. Moreover, there were two pupils in his eyes.
"A living existence!" Old Sabre Honcho's expression changed. The Jade Lake Saint Daughter, Yaoguang Saint Child, and Yao Xi were also shocked. It was hard for them to remain calm.
Since ancient times, not many people had seen a living creature in the Absolute Beginning Ancient Mine. Those who did would definitely die.
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