Shrouding the Heavens

Earth Masters, skilled in the study of mountains and earth veins, are indispensable when seeking Rare Treasures and Exotic Marrow within underground dragon veins.

Ye Fan nodded and said, “I heard as well. It’s an ancient mine, possibly containing Dream Divine Marrow, guarded by powerful beings. It’s said three sovereigns have perished there, with numerous other experts killed or wounded. Once I’m free, I will go and see for myself.”

He had great confidence in the Heavenly Source Book. The so-called Earth Master’s Observation Method was very similar to what he had learned in the Source Technique Observation Earth Chapter; they were essentially linked. Additionally, he had heard rumors that one of the five Heavenly Source Masters from the Eastern Wastelands had faced misfortune in his old age and traversed void space to reach the Central States. Perhaps he could find traces of him on this land and ascertain if he had ultimately escaped his destiny.

“Be careful. The guarding creatures in the Ancestor Roots are incredible things, even more terrifying than ancient creatures,” Pang Bo reminded.

Ye Fan nodded, then spoke about recent experiences, asking Pang Bo to help collect information on the Cai Clan within Qi Shi Mansion to see if they could find any clues. Qi Shi Mansion, with its ancient heritage and endless books, recorded much about the origins of various factions worldwide. It could possibly even directly reveal the whereabouts of the nine secret arts.

“Hua Yunfei has appeared again… When the time comes, I’ll go with you to take him down!” Pang Bo nodded.

“Hopefully, he hasn’t obtained the nine secret arts; otherwise, it’s very bad,” Ye Fan said.

“By the way…” Pang Bo frowned, mentioning a maddening incident where Li Heishui was severely injured, nearly dying.

“What?” Ye Fan was furious. Li Heishui had been very loyal to him, accompanying him during the stone gambling in the divine city and helping him greatly.

Pang Bo said, “I wanted to take action and kill those people, but Li Heishui and the others wouldn’t allow it, fearing for my safety if my presence in Qi Shi Mansion was exposed.”

Qi Shi Mansion had Wang Teng, who ruled over all the younger generation like a mountain, suffocating them. If Pang Bo’s relationship with Ye Fan became known, he would face great peril.

“Indeed, don’t be impulsive. I’m counting on you to bide your time and search for the ancient path of the starry sky to the Outer Domain. Leave this to me.”

“Li Heishui was severely injured and took a month to recover. Jiang Huairen and others were also hurt. I feel so stifled; I’ve almost lost control several times.” Pang Bo clenched his fists.

“Who was involved? I will take them down one by one!” Ye Fan said firmly, his killing intent palpable.

“Who else? The sacred lady of the Yin Yang Sect led eight or nine people, along with Yan Yunluan, to attack Li Heishui and severely injure him.”

“They’ve lived too long! I’ll wait for them outside Qi Shi Mansion. None shall survive!” Ye Fan knew this was definitely targeted at him, as they must have learned of his relationships with the others.

“Li Heishui had many bones broken and can now barely walk,” Pang Bo said hatefully.

“Alright, I will wait for them to come out. You should go back now and help me gather information,” Ye Fan said.

「Soon after」

Ye Fan arrived outside Qi Shi Mansion, waiting patiently before the mountain gate, muttering to himself, “For every one that comes out, I’ll kill one; for each pair, I’ll kill both!”

He held a scroll listing eleven individuals, all who had attacked Li Heishui, nearly crippling him.

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