Chapter 158: Confused Mother-Daughter Relationship, Practicing the Life Soil Method (4k)

Chapter 158: Confused Mother-Daughter Relationship, Practicing the Life Soil Method (4k)

The place the White Tiger Cub intended to take Ye Fan was, of course, the Yaochi Ruins.

"The Yaochi Ruins are under a seal. Back then, only the young master ever took us in once. Can you bring him in?"

The Black Emperor, with his bright red tongue, seemed to recall something and instantly perked up, barking, "I know! That person must have given you something. Take me there quickly; the young master has been missing for so many years and might be inside!"

As the dog adopted by the Primordial Emperor, the Black Emperor spent more time with You You than with anyone else. Over two thousand years of companionship had forged a deep bond.

You You vanished after that battle, and the Black Emperor refused to believe his young master was dead. Even after awakening and losing all his powers, he always wanted to find You You.

"Shut up, let me think about the way", the White Tiger Cub circled the area several times but couldn't figure out the path to the Yaochi Ruins.

"Heh heh heh, you stupid cat, get lost. When it comes to finding the way, only I, the Emperor, can do it." The Black Emperor shook his square head and big ears, grinning.

The White Tiger Cub didn’t argue this time because the Black Emperor was right. She wasn’t sure if it was a developmental issue, but she did have a poor sense of direction, though she wasn’t stupid!

"Awooo~ Dead dog, you better not get the way wrong, or I’ll eat you!" She growled fiercely, her fur bristling, and her body glowed as she transformed back into a round-faced girl.

Ye Fan stared at the transformed White Tiger Cub. She was petite and delicate, with a round face and large eyes, looking somewhat tigerish. Adorable, indeed.

"By the way, what are your names?" Ye Fan asked, introducing himself first.

"I’m called the White Sovereign!" The White Tiger Cub lifted her chin, hands on her hips.

"My name is the Black Emperor!" The big black dog looked proud, his tail almost vertical, though it had been cut in half recently.

It was up, but not fully.

Ye Fan: "."

Good grief, these names were really intimidating.

But if you simplified them, they were just Whitey and Blacky. Thinking of them this way made them seem much more down-to-earth.

The Black Emperor, though unreliable most of the time, was unusually serious this time.

Under the threat of the White Sovereign's Divine Blade, he scrutinized the landscape like an old dog finding its way home, eventually leading them to the Yaochi Ruins.

"Why did Yaochi relocate? They were once a dual-emperor sect, incredibly glorious", Ye Fan asked.

He had a grandfather figure, but that guy only talked about events from millions of years ago, the mythic era.

Indeed, he was well-informed, but his knowledge was all ancient history. He was now focused on figuring out how to sneak into the Spirit Realm.

"I’m not sure about the exact reason", the White Tiger Cub replied.

"I know a bit. The current Yaochi Holy Land was originally just a secondary palace. After the divine war, the Eastern Sovereign disappeared, and Yaochi began to relocate", the Black Emperor explained.

"Eastern Sovereign..." Ye Fan’s eyes flickered.

"Ah, the Eastern Sovereign is the master", the White Tiger Cub pulled out a small, multicolored bell from her chest, her face serious as she gently shook it.

The Black Emperor’s eyes nearly popped out when he saw the bell, muttering that it must be a fake.

"What is that?" Ye Fan noticed the big black dog’s reaction and asked.

"The Eastern Sovereign's Bell. How did it end up with her? No, I need to find a way to trick it from her!" The Black Emperor envied her, drooling at the corners of his mouth.

Suddenly, the space changed, and the human, cat, and dog vanished, entering a secluded little world.

They saw a majestic sacred mountain, ethereal peaks, and a landscape of great beauty and splendor.

Streams of spiritual water flowed from the rocks, auspicious herbs grew along the cliffs, dragon qi ascended, and misty light enveloped everything, creating a scene of both divine and wondrous beauty.

This was the original Yaochi Holy Land. Except for the lack of human presence and the absence of the celestial palaces that once floated in the clouds, the palaces still stood on the mountain peaks, like a paradise on earth, giving Ye Fan a profound sense of awe.

"That’s odd. The last time I came, those palaces were in ruins. Who could have repaired them?" The Black Emperor was excited, howling to the sky and rushing toward the center of Yaochi.

There was a lake, shrouded in mist and radiating aura, with a slender figure standing by the shore, barely visible.

"Young Master!" The Black Emperor shouted loudly.

The figure, hearing the call, dissipated like a breeze and then reformed, turning around to face the visitors, smiling gently. "It’s you, Little Black."

"Master... How did you change like this?" The Black Emperor was shocked to see You You, who now appeared as an old man with white hair, though his calm and gentle eyes remained unchanged.

"Four ten-thousand years have passed. I’ve grown old too", You You smiled, then looked at Ye Fan and said, "Whitey, you’re here too, and this Holy Body young brother. Ha ha, it’s fate that we meet. Let’s sit down and talk."

The White Tiger Cub tucked the Eastern Sovereign's Bell back into her chest, peeking out from behind Ye Fan with a tongue-tied smile.

They sat down under an ancient tea tree by the Yaochi Lake.

This tea tree was once cultivated by Shao Hua and had grown to an impressive height of forty-nine zhang.

"Though the tea’s enlightenment effect is minimal now, it still has a unique flavor", You You personally picked the leaves to serve his guests, displaying his refined manners.

In response to the Black Emperor’s questions, You You explained that he was only a remnant image left here, and his true form had already left this world.

Not just him, but even those still enduring, like Liu Nian, were called away by Shao Hua to a strange world.

Previously, Shao Hua didn’t care much about these juniors and even wanted to put some pressure on Ye Fan.

But after feeling uneasy, she stopped letting them cause trouble and restored them to their prime, preparing for potential crises.

"If you had come a few days earlier, you might have met them in their true forms. Unfortunately, some changes occurred, and they were called away by their elders", You You said.

"Is it Master Meow?" The White Tiger Cub’s eyes lit up.

You You nodded, patting her head, "You’ve replenished your foundation. This time, you won’t stop short of the peak."

He glanced at the Black Emperor and continued, "If Black Emperor causes any trouble, I hope you can help. When we meet again, anything I have, you can take."

The Black Emperor wasn’t known for his combat strength but had broad knowledge and expertise in formations, though his personality was somewhat malicious, often causing trouble.

The White Tiger Cub, despite her cute and innocent appearance, was extremely lethal and wielded powerful weapons. If she was thoroughly provoked, the consequences would be catastrophic.

Ye Fan also took the opportunity to ask You You many questions, gaining a lot of insights and feeling that this person was genuinely helpful and sincere.

"Since Brother Mu Chen only taught you the Holy Body Technique, I won’t overstep. My scriptures are indeed not suitable for others. Fortunately, there are other methods here that can temporarily meet your needs", You You told Ye Fan.

He led Ye Fan to a stone mountain where the Western Sovereign’s remains were carved, allowing him to understand the Palace Chapter of the Western Sovereign Sutra.

Then, they came to a stone wall with two figures etched into it.

The stone wall depicted the natural path of the Great Dao, with a few strokes outlining the figures of two women, one large and one small, giving a sense of harmony and unity.

Though it was a stone carving, it conveyed a profound and natural Daoist essence.

Ye Fan also obtained the Palace Chapter of another scripture, which seemed to have a mysterious connection to the Western Sovereign Sutra.

"Don’t tell me, these are the Western Sovereign and the Eastern Sovereign when they were young?" Ye Fan speculated.

You You looked at the stone carving and smiled, "What if the larger one is the Eastern Sovereign, and the smaller one is the Western Sovereign?"

Ye Fan was taken aback.

There were indeed different opinions about who was the mother and who was the daughter between the Western Sovereign and the Eastern Sovereign.

"Don’t overthink it. The Western Sovereign is the mother, and the Eastern Sovereign is her daughter. This scene depicts a special state", You You explained.

"Right, Master sometimes likes to joke. She probably did this on purpose", the White Tiger Cub nodded.

The Black Emperor remained silent, recalling how the master once joked about eating him, agreeing with this statement.

"Eastern Sovereign, the Supreme Emperor, I really want to know why she chose me and sent me to this distant star. Is it just because I’m a Holy Body?" Ye Fan stared at the stone carving, taking a deep breath, and couldn’t help but ask.

If he still didn’t understand who his childhood neighbor was, he might as well crash into the mountain.

"Is that not enough?" The Black Emperor grinned, countering.

Ye Fan fell silent.

A fully developed Holy Body could rival ancient supreme beings. Was there any other reason to guide such a person into cultivation?

"But this is no longer the ancient world. The path of the Holy Body is broken, making it difficult to reach the peak", Ye Fan said gravely.

"Things depend on people. The master is so kind; I believe she will take good care of your family. Just focus on your cultivation, and you’ll have a chance to see them again", the White Tiger Cub encouraged him.

You You’s expression changed, and he said to Ye Fan, "When that person called me, she left a message. If you can walk another path, you might see the people you want to see."

He was referring to the Life Soil Method.

Under Shao Hua’s influence, Ye Fan had already formed the initial inner landscape. If he could truly walk this path and follow the Life Soil, he could cross the veil and return his spirit to Earth.

Of course, the special inner landscape and Life Soil were unique to Shao Hua.

Clearly, Ye Fan was very excited. He stayed in the Yaochi Ruins, studying the various profound methods in the stone forest, and began researching his inner landscape and Life Soil.

As he delved deeper, some mysterious scriptures naturally came to mind, left by someone.

"Transform the calamity with my perception, cultivate the Life Soil by gathering the essence of the Great Dao, light the lamp to dispel the fog..."

This was a new system, completely different from the Secret Realm Method, mysterious and profound. Ye Fan, determined to see his parents, decided to walk this path.

In the mist of the Life Soil, he seemed to see another veil, faintly discerning figures in modern clothing.

"Did I cross the stars to find you?"

"You always said there were no deities, that I should believe in science."

"Yet, I’ve been so fixated, staying pure all these years..."

Ye Fan couldn’t help but laugh bitterly, unsure what to say. The idea of a white moonlight really was harmful.

He wanted to return to Earth but found himself adapting to the cultivation world, getting used to this life.

Especially during battles, the boiling blood in his veins told him that he craved combat. He was born for battle.

"Since that’s the case, I’ll fight. I’ll become stronger, return to Earth, and stand before her, asking her why she lied to me!"

Ye Fan firmly believed in his heart.

He would drink the strongest wine, ride the fastest horse, fight the strongest enemies, and marry the most beautiful immortal.

"I see that the Beidou will soon be in turmoil, but I can’t witness this great struggle firsthand." You You bid farewell to Ye Fan, the cat, and the dog, his remnant image about to dissipate.

Finally, he restored his youthful appearance, wearing a white robe, with calm and gentle eyes, extremely refined and handsome, a picture of elegance and transcendence, before vanishing in a rainbow.

"The elder’s affairs, I can’t comment on, but there might be more to the story. I hope these few secret techniques can assist you. Don’t blame her."

A voice only Ye Fan could hear, followed by three secret techniques imprinted in his mind: the Movement Secret, the Forefront Secret, and a more obscure technique called the Eternal Formula.

Ye Fan was deeply moved. There were truly such generous and righteous people in the world.

To help with something not directly related to him, he humbled himself and apologized to someone of lower cultivation, which was almost unbelievable.

"Heh, looking at your dumbfounded face, the young master must have given you some secret techniques. Share them quickly, or I won’t let you off!"

The Black Emperor bared his teeth, staring at Ye Fan as if considering where to bite.

"It’s just the Movement Secret, Forefront Secret, and Eternal Formula", Ye Fan shrugged.

"Woof, you call that just?!" The Black Emperor’s eyes widened like bells, pouncing on him.

"Meow, I want to learn the Eternal Formula too; the master never taught me!" The White Tiger Cub also lunged.

Ye Fan was instantly pinned down by the big cat and the big dog, unable to move.

When he finally managed to get up, he found himself outside the Yaochi Ruins, ready to gather some Origin for cultivation.

The grandfather figure was still useful.

In this life, although Ye Fan didn't obtain the Origin Celestial Scripture, he received a portion of the Origin Emperor's inheritance from the Imperial Lord, setting him on an irreversible path and stirring up a storm of activity in the Holy City.

He even engaged in Origin Art duels with the descendants of the Origin Celestial Master, cutting out various rare treasures, causing a stir across the Northern Territory.

He also informed the Jiang Clan about the Divine King Jiang Taixu(End of Chapter)

Chapter end