The Sea of Wheels Scroll of the Dao Scripture in Hand

The ancient hall was dim, lit only by a faint glow emanating from the walls, illuminating the path ahead.

There were many chambers around, some eerie and bizarre, others fragrant with the scent of elixirs. But Shen Ye had no intention of ransacking them; he headed straight for the main hall.

Soon, the two arrived at an ancient, sturdy grand hall.

In the center of the hall were three divine treasures shrouded in divine light. Through the light, one could vaguely discern that the first treasure was a golden page, the second was a piece of green copper, and the last was a gently pulsating heart, subtly emitting immense pressure that was quickly suppressed.

Shen Ye felt a pang of desire, but he knew the latter two treasures were beyond his reach.

"Yue'er, break the restrictions around the golden page!"

Hua Yue plucked her zither strings, and the sharp, attacking sounds struck the divine light barrier, quickly breaking the restrictions.

"And just like that, it's mine? I really have to thank that Empress!" Shen Ye chuckled inwardly as he retrieved the golden page.

Although he had temporarily intercepted the Dao Scripture, he wasn't worried. As long as he didn't take the golden page away, it shouldn't be a big problem.

How profound were the schemes of Great Emperor-level powerhouses? They achieved their goals subtly, without a sound, like water nourishing plants.

If they had to forcefully intervene and change every minor hiccup, then their schemes wouldn't be worth much.

With this thought, Shen Ye settled down in the ancient hall and began to read the golden book peacefully.

Time flowed by, and the outside world had naturally long discovered the changes in the ancient hall, realizing that a third party had secretly infiltrated it.

Both sides decisively put aside their grievances and temporarily joined forces to attack the ancient hall's main door.

Unfortunately, their strength was far inferior to Hua Yue's; even working together, they couldn't break open the door.

Left with no choice, both sides quickly sought reinforcements from their respective factions.

Inside the ancient hall, Shen Ye understood the profound mysteries of the golden book, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh: "So that's how it is!"

The cultivation of the Sea of Wheels realm held no more secrets for him. If he wished, he could activate the Sea of Bitterness in an instant.

"However, minor skirmishes truly don't suit my style!" Shen Ye stroked his smooth chin, pondering inwardly.

Logically, after obtaining the cultivation method, he should quickly leave this troublesome place, find a suitable cultivation spot, and lay low until he reached the Dao Palace realm before reappearing.

But the problem was, given his physique, the amount of source energy required for cultivation would likely be astronomical.

"The Green Emperor's Tomb is rich in spiritual energy, and the originally violent spiritual energy has become gentle and docile under that Empress's suppression. If I leave this place, I'll have to spend a lot of time searching for sources and mining. Why not cultivate directly here?"

Beyond that, he also harbored a desire to make a grand display in front of others.

With so many spectators coming up, he could directly seize the opportunity and reap a wave of prestige!

"Yue'er, protect me!"

With that, Shen Ye sat down cross-legged.

Hua Yue pursed her lips, her small face serious as she guarded Shen Ye.

BOOM!

Under a certain Empress's secret manipulation, the Great Emperor's Mausoleum's main doors were finally shattered by a group of Dao Palace experts!

Everyone soared on divine rainbows, scrambling to fly towards the main hall, fearing that all the opportunities would be snatched away by the unknown expert.

Then, they saw two youths, about fourteen or fifteen years old, sitting cross-legged to one side of the main hall.

"They're so young! Are they that unknown third party?"

"Wait, the Human Race's supreme treasure and the Demon Emperor's heart weren't taken by them!"

Only one of the three divine treasures had its restrictions broken; the restrictions on the other two were still perfectly intact!

Noticing this, everyone's eyes quickly burned with fervor.

Although the Dao Scripture was precious, it was only the Sea of Wheels Scroll. For the experts of the demon race and Ancient Desolate Families, it held little significance.

Without knowing the two youths' backgrounds, they naturally prioritized competing for the ownership of the other two divine treasures!

Their gazes met, and the next moment, they all flew towards those two divine treasures without prior agreement.

Divine rainbows filled the sky, radiating brilliant light.

For a moment, various surging and powerful spells collided wildly, like terrifying waves in a vast ocean!

Some sharp-eyed individuals noticed a faint wisp of iridescent light dissipating near the two youths, but it vanished instantly.

After observing this, many who had been coveting the Dao Scripture lost interest.

Meanwhile, outside the ancient hall.

A boy who looked only eleven or twelve rolled his eyes: "Daoist priest, why are you following me?"

Following behind him, a fat Daoist priest with a very shifty appearance rubbed his hands together like a fly, grinning obsequiously: "Isn't this Daoist priest worried about your safety, huh? It's so dangerous here! As cultivators, we prioritize chivalry and righteousness. You don't have to thank me too much, little one!"

He had noticed earlier that this kid had incredibly good luck. Magical artifacts would occasionally fly out from the main hall and land directly at the kid's feet, without any concealment whatsoever!

It made him suspect the kid was practically the darling of the Heavenly Dao!

Sure enough, another spiritual weapon was sent flying, landing at Ye Fan's feet.

The scoundrel Daoist priest shrieked, "Oh, this weapon probably has a curse on it! Kid, you can't handle it. Let Uncle take it!"

Ye Fan rolled his eyes. What else could he do?

However, he was inwardly calculating, "This chubby Daoist, while unscrupulous and lewd, seems quite powerful. Maybe my lucky break is tied to him!"

He had already given up hope for the Sea of Wheels Scroll from the Dao Scripture, but now it seemed there was a new turn of events!

Thinking this, Ye Fan gave a "shy" smile. "Daoist priest, can you protect me as I enter the main hall? I feel an unseen voice calling to me!"

Just as Duan De was about to refuse, he heard Ye Fan add, "I suspect it might be a very powerful treasure!"

Upon hearing the word "treasure," Duan De's eyes practically glowed green. If anyone else had said it, he would have scoffed, but he had witnessed this kid's good luck before.

Just thinking about the treasures in the Demon Emperor's Tomb made his heart pound with excitement!

Duan De wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and put on the air of a righteous master. "Whether it's a treasure or not doesn't matter. This Daoist master is mainly here to protect the future of the righteous path, to nurture the little immortal sprouts in the herb garden!"

Ye Fan's facial muscles twitched twice, then he put on an innocent, naive look. "Daoist priest, you're amazing!"

The two of them, mutually disgusted and harming each other, sneaked into the main hall.

Inside the main hall, divine light flowed and divine power surged, making Ye Fan's eyes go wide. Compared to these powerful individuals, Elder Han, who had previously put immense pressure on him, seemed insignificant.

Steadying himself, Ye Fan looked awestruck. "How incredible, is this the world of the strong?"

The chubby Daoist beside him curled his lip in disdain. "Strong? Do they even qualify?"

This unscrupulous Daoist is indeed very powerful! Ye Fan's heart stirred, and he feigned innocence, asking, "Since they aren't strong, why don't you, Daoist priest, go down and seize the treasures?"

"What do you know, kid?" Duan De wasn't swayed by his provocation. "While these guys aren't very strong, the Ancient Desolate Families and Great Sect Sacred Lands behind them are the rulers of this land. Who knows when some super important figure might appear? This Daoist master is too lazy to show his face!"