Shi Hao awakened the Battle Saint Physique, and Ye Changge was somewhat surprised as well.
It was too powerful, completely surpassing his understanding of saint physiques.
It was as though Shi Hao's Battle Saint Physique had been born for battle. Even against someone an entire major realm above him, he could put up a fight. It was outrageously powerful.
Not bad, not bad. Those Supreme Bones and the ten greatest physiques of antiquity would probably struggle to surpass the Battle Saint Physique without special opportunities.
Ye Changge thought to himself.
At the same time, he looked forward to how shocking the Primordial Forbidden Zone's strength would be when it was revealed to everyone in the future.
"There's nothing much to do next. What a bother."
"No, next time I have to grab a few young married women and go listen to music in the pleasure quarters. Otherwise, it's far too dull."
Now that he possessed a Great Emperor's cultivation, what did he have to fear? What else could he do besides listen to music in the pleasure quarters?
"Wait, I remember there seemed to be A Single Grain of Sand Slays Myriad Universes among the rewards. Why not try cultivating it?"
With that thought, Ye Changge began cultivating it directly.
In an instant, countless streams of information flooded his mind.
A grain appeared in his mind, then flew out. In an instant, myriad universes shattered, finally dissolving into nothingness.
"How terrifying. Is this what this sword strike is? To think that a grain of sand in this world could slay myriad universes. Even a peak Great Emperor could probably be killed instantly by this strike."
Ye Changge truly could not believe it. Such a sword move was far too terrifying.
"With my current cultivation, I learned it at a glance. Looks like it's time to go out and test its power."
With that thought, Ye Changge was about to leave.
Suddenly, he noticed that there were still two Great Emperor Summoning Cards in the system space.
"If I go out, leaving Aotian and Xiongba to hold the fort might still not be enough. I'll have to use these two summoning cards."
As he spoke, he began summoning.
"Congratulations, host. Great Emperor Summoning Card successfully used." "Congratulations, host. Successfully summoned Sword Saint Dugu Jian. Cultivation: Early Great Emperor Realm." "Congratulations, host. Successfully summoned Duan Lang. Early Great Emperor Realm."
Hearing the system's voice, Ye Changge was instantly delighted.
Dugu Jian, the Sword Saint from Wind and Cloud: Xiongba's Dominion, was the elder brother of Dugu Yifang, the lord of Dugu City. Exceptionally gifted from childhood, he made his name at five and later became the second of the Central Plains' three generations of Sword Saints. In his later years, he created Sword Twenty-Two, challenged experts everywhere, and swept all before him. Later, goaded by Duan Lang into challenging Xiongba, he gained insights all along his journey to the Tianxia Association and successfully created Sword Twenty-Three. Before the great battle, his soul left his body to fight Xiongba fiercely. Had Chuchu not touched his physical body, perhaps even Xiongba would not have been his match.
A Sword Saint of his generation had fallen at the Tianxia Association, leaving so many people lamenting. Now, Ye Changge had actually summoned him.
Duan Lang was also a character from Wind and Cloud: Xiongba's Dominion, and its greatest villain at that. He lost both parents in childhood. When he was very young, he watched his father die fighting the Fire Qilin. Later, he met the male protagonist, Nie Feng, and joined the Tianxia Association, but Xiongba did not favor him, and he became a menial disciple. During that time, he secretly cultivated the Duan family's ultimate art, the Moon-Devouring Sword Technique. Even the second male lead, Bu Jingyun, was no match for him in the early stages, showing that his strength could not be underestimated. Ye Changge had not expected to summon him as well.
"Dugu Jian greets you, young master."
"Duan Lang greets you, young master."
"You two, the forbidden zone hasn't begun recruiting disciples yet, and too few people have awakened. There aren't any posts to assign, either, so settle down on Elders' Peak for now. I'll call you if anything comes up."
"Also, I may be going out for a while next. Keep a closer eye on the forbidden zone and prevent anyone from sneaking in."
"Yes, young master."
After Ye Changge had arranged everything.
He was just about to leave when he heard Wang Yuyan's voice.
"Master, Master, are you there?"
"What is it, my dear disciple?"
"Master, I..."
Wang Yuyan gave him a rough account. It turned out to be a cultivation issue. Since she was a reincarnated Great Emperor, she was cultivating a special secret art that required the aid of a Calming Heart Fruit.
"A Calming Heart Fruit? That's not easy to find."
The Calming Heart Fruit was a special natural treasure that allowed martial artists to enter a state of absolute stillness, free from the interference of illusions and inner demons. Although it was not particularly precious, it was extremely rare.
"Do you know where to find one?"
Ye Changge asked without thinking.
"Master, I remember one once appeared in the Yellow Sand Forbidden Zone. As for whether it's still there, I don't know."
"All right. Focus on your cultivation. I'll fetch it for you."
With that, he tore through space and left. Right now, he was looking for somewhere to exchange a few moves.
If he wanted to encounter an opponent, these forbidden zones were naturally the best places.
Rumor had it that the Yellow Sand Forbidden Zone was covered in yellow sand and was extremely strange.
"System, check where there are Calming Heart Fruits."
"Look for yourself."
Soon, the system marked three locations, all within forbidden zones. The first was the Demon Abyss.
The Demon Abyss was likewise a forbidden zone for the Human Race: those who entered never returned. Rumored to be the burial ground of an ancient demon god, it was utterly terrifying.
The second location, the Myriad Demon Cavern, was likewise a forbidden zone for the Human Race. Rumor had it that a mighty Great Emperor Realm demon slumbered within. It was extremely dangerous. No one had dared provoke it for tens of thousands of years, nor had anyone entered it. The natural spiritual treasures within went without saying, and it was no surprise that there were Calming Heart Fruits.
The third location was the Yellow Sand Forbidden Zone. After checking the map, he found that the Yellow Sand Forbidden Zone was the closest.
"My dear disciple, let's go. Your master will take you out to rob them."
"Huh?"
Ye Changge's sudden return left Wang Yuyan standing there dumbfounded.
Robbing a forbidden zone was simply a mouse licking a cat's nose to steel its nerves.
With a Great Emperor's strength, Ye Changge arrived outside the Yellow Sand Forbidden Zone in the blink of an eye.
Looking at the yellow sand filling the sky, countless images of formations surfaced in Ye Changge's mind.
"To think it's guarded by an emperor formation. No wonder it became a forbidden zone. In an age like this, when Great Emperors don't appear, emperor formations have become countless people's nightmares."
As he spoke, he pointed a finger, tore open a spatial rift, and stepped straight inside.
Watching this, towering waves surged through Wang Yuyan's heart.
"Human Race, this is the Sand Clan's territory. Scram, or die."
They had only just entered and had yet to get a clear look at the situation when an icy voice rang out.
Then endless yellow sand condensed into a golden god of war.
A terrifying Great Saint presence shook out in all directions.
"I heard you have Calming Heart Fruits here. Hand them over, and you may live."
"Human Race, you're courting death! Yellow Sand Fills the Sky!"
Without another word, he attacked.
Watching this, Wang Yuyan was dumbfounded. Were Great Saints these days all this bold?
Soon, a series of utterly harrowing screams rang out.
Clearly, they were the sounds of someone being beaten.
"Human Race, a warrior may be killed, but not humiliated!"
Smack! Smack!
Another savage beating followed. His backside was nearly split open, and every treasure on him was taken away.
He was left with nothing but a pair of briefs, disheveled in the wind.
"Don't, don't, stop hitting me! I'll lead the way."
He had gone numb. A savage beating at the slightest provocation, yet they would not kill him. This was far too much bullying.
What Great Saint had ever suffered such humiliation? They were simply going too far.
His last shred of anger vanished like smoke beneath one brutal beating after another.
"Yunlong, what are you doing? Why did you bring the Human Race here?"
As the voice fell, several Supreme presences came sweeping over, blotting out the sky.
Only then did Ye Changge discover that the so-called Yellow Sand Forbidden Zone was actually a secluded paradise, with towering ancient trees everywhere, lush shade, and natural treasures all around.
It was simply an immortal wonderland in the mortal world.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Smack! Smack!
Rumble!
Without another word, Ye Changge attacked directly. The sound of his slaps was satisfying just to hear.
"Human Race, just who are you?"
"Everyone, attack together! Bring out the Quasi-Emperor weapon!"
Someone had been beaten into a furious temper and immediately called for the Quasi-Emperor weapon.
Hum! Hum!
Amid the humming, an enormous golden tower, controlled by the three Supremes, bore down on Ye Changge to suppress him.
Imperial might surged, terrifying beyond measure.
"Human Race, before a Quasi-Emperor weapon, even if you're a Quasi-Emperor, you won't get the better of us."
As he spoke, the enormous golden tower blazed with boundless light and pressed down.
Ye Changge smiled faintly, and A Single Grain of Sand Slays Myriad Universes erupted.
The terrifying attack was like the arrival of the world's end.
An enormous sword formed from endless grains of sand.
Before everyone's shocked gazes, it struck the enormous tower in an instant.
The enormous tower trembled slightly, then exploded into fragments.
A mighty Quasi-Emperor weapon had been destroyed instantly with a single strike.
"So this is a Quasi-Emperor weapon? Isn't it far too weak?"
Ye Changge's face was full of disdain. Hearing his words, the corners of the three Supremes' mouths twitched.
They had never imagined that things would develop this way.
"Human, this is the Sand Clan's territory. Just who are you? Surely our Sand Clan hasn't offended you."
Just then, a terrifying presence came from the depths.
Before the figure arrived, his voice reached them, followed by imperial might.
"A Quasi-Emperor? Hand over the Calming Heart Fruits, or bear the consequences."
Ye Changge spoke without any emotion. Forbidden zones? To him, they were merely children playing house.
"You should be well aware of the Calming Heart Fruit's wondrous uses. Our Sand Clan has none."
At the outright refusal, Ye Changge smiled faintly.
That's exactly what I wanted you to say. He unleashed another sword strike. Beneath its terrifying killing power, heaven and earth lost their color in an instant. If this strike fell, even a Quasi-Emperor would perish.
"Sir, you..."
Hum! Hum!
Not daring to be careless, the other party hurriedly activated the ultimate emperor weapon, the Sand Drum. Terrifying sound waves shook all directions and tore through the heavens, but under A Single Grain of Sand Slays Myriad Universes, it was instantly sent flying.