Chapter 1145: The Air of Invincibility

Ye Guan followed Fan Zhaodi as they departed the imperial city. About fifteen minutes later, they arrived at a mountain range.

A massive, grand, and awe-inspiring palace stood at the end of the mountain range. Its towering walls, hundreds of feet high, exuded a sense of majesty and mystery. Each stone of the walls was engraved with ancient and enigmatic runes, emanating an aura of timelessness and grandeur.

Ye Guan gazed at the majestic palace curiously and asked, "What is this place?"

Fan Zhaodi replied, "The Imperial Mausoleum."

With that, she led Ye Guan directly into the mausoleum. Two tall and imposing statues stood at the entrance. Each statue held a spear in its left hand and a shield in its right, and they were staring straight ahead with an invisible yet palpable sense of oppression emanating from their gaze.

Ye Guan glanced at Fan Zhaodi, but she said nothing and simply led him inside the mausoleum.

Following the passage, the two descended into the depths. There was a subterranean city, but it was eerily devoid of any inhabitants. Suspended in the city were nineteen copper coffins, making the place feel exceptionally sinister.

Looking at the coffins, Ye Guan asked, "Are they your family members?"

Fan Zhaodi turned to look at Ye Guan and chided, "Watch your mouth."

Ye Guan was speechless.

Fan Zhaodi shifted her gaze back to the coffins and muttered, "Honorable ancestors, for the sake of the Divine Ruins Empire, I must destroy your bodies. Please forgive me for this transgression."

Ye Guan was stunned, and he looked at Fan Zhaodi in disbelief.

Fan Zhaodi waved her right hand.

Boom!

Eighteen of the copper coffins shattered, and even the corpses within were destroyed along with them.

She really destroyed them!

Ye Guan was dumbfounded.

Is she insane?

Fan Zhaodi opened her palm, and eighteen Supreme Law Hearts flew out, hovering before her and Ye Guan.

Eighteen! Ye Guan was shocked. Fan Zhaodi was ruthless beyond imagination. To think that she could destroy her ancestors' corpses without any hesitation.

Fan Zhaodi turned to look at Ye Guan and smiled. "They're all yours."

Ye Guan stared at her, and his tone was grave as he asked, "Lady Fan, what exactly are you trying to do here?"

After absorbing a Supreme Law Heart, Ye Guan had a full understanding of its value. For some reason, Fan Zhaodi had decided to give him eighteen Supreme Law Hearts.

It was far too suspicious of an act. He would never believe that she had any romantic interest in him. A lady who had cultivated to her level would not concern herself with men.

Fan Zhaodi blinked and said, "Didn't I already tell you? I'm here to help you grow stronger."

Ye Guan's voice turned serious. "Lady Fan, can we speak honestly? Let's stop beating around the bush."

Fan Zhaodi replied earnestly, "I brought you to the Divine Ruins because I want to ask for your help with an important matter."

Ye Guan asked, "What is it?"

"I can't tell you for now."

Ye Guan's face darkened.

If you can't say, then why bring it up?

Fan Zhaodi urged him, "Hurry up and absorb them! Once you do, you'll become a Supreme Sovereign."

Ye Guan remained silent.

"Not only will you become a Supreme Sovereign, but you'll also be able to reconstruct the Supreme Law Seal. By then, I'll teach you how to materialize your Guanxuan Laws."

Ye Guan stared deeply at Fan Zhaodi. "Lady Fan, what exactly is your goal? Why not just say it? I believe we can discuss anything openly. Even if it means offering myself, I'm willing to consider it."

"You wish!"Fan Zhaodi chuckled and said, "I can't tell you my true intentions just yet, but you'll find out soon enough. I promise you this—you won't die."

Ye Guan shook his head. "I don't need your promise for that."

Fan Zhaodi's smile faded slightly. "Young Master Ye, let me remind you of a certain truth—nothing in this world comes for free. If you gain something, you must also give something in return. I undoubtedly have my own needs, but they're far beyond your current ability to fulfill. My needs are... quite substantial."

Ye Guan stared at her silently.

Fan Zhaodi smiled again. "I'll help you increase your strength and perfect your Guanxuan Laws. In return, you'll help me with a minor matter later."

Just then, Little Pagoda chimed in,

"Don't overthink it. Just go for it. With me around, no scheme or trickery can succeed."

Ye Guan frowned.

"Master Pagoda, have you been drinking lately?"

"How did you kno—"

Little Pagoda abruptly fell silent.

Ye Guan's expression darkened.

How do I know? You've been acting ridiculously smug lately. I follow your lead, and every three days, I get a light beating, and every five days, a heavy one. You haven't shown off your supposed might even once!

Little Pagoda was speechless.

Pulling his thoughts back, Ye Guan looked at Fan Zhaodi and asked, "Lady Fan, absorbing eighteen Supreme Law Hearts at once—are you sure it's safe?"

"Yes."

Ye Guan nodded in return. "Alright, let's do it."

Fan Zhaodi smiled. "Not afraid anymore?"

"Being afraid won't change anything, will it?"

Fan Zhaodi's smile deepened. "Don't worry. With me here, no one can harm you."

Fan Zhaodi opened her palm, and the eighteen Supreme Law Hearts melted into Ye Guan's forehead.

Ye Guan's expression changed. He had assumed he would absorb them one by one, but she had made him absorb all eighteen at once!

Before he could react, terrifying forces erupted within him. However, this time, Fan Zhaodi didn't stand idly by. She placed her right hand on his shoulder, assisting him in suppressing and absorbing the energy.

With her help, Ye Guan's burden lightened significantly. Without her assistance, it would be impossible for him to absorb so many Supreme Law Hearts at once.

Soon, Ye Guan's aura surged wildly.

Fan Zhaodi watched with a faint smile tugging at her lips.

***

The Clan Leader of the Iron God Clan, Qiong Zhan, sat at the head of the table. His expression was dark and solemn, and his gaze was heavy.

A corpse was in front of him.

It was Qiong Ling's corpse.

The Multiverse Emperor and an elder from the Temporal Dao Hall sat on the left side of the corpse. A burly middle-aged man and a lady dressed in a pale blue robe sat opposite the Multiverse Emperor and the elder from the Temporal Dao Hall.

The burly middle-aged man was the Clan Leader of the Titan Clan, Meng Wu, while the lady in a pale blue robe was the Dean of the Divine Law Academy, Qi Fa.

The most powerful figures in the Divine Ruins had gathered in one place.

At the head, Qiong Zhan suddenly looked toward the Multiverse Emperor and the elder from the Temporal Dao Hall. "What is the origin of that Ye Guan?"

The elder from the Temporal Dao Hall solemnly said, "Ye Guan comes from the Guanxuan Universe, and he is the ruler of the civilization. However, his identity extends far beyond that.

"Clan Leader Jing is standing behind him, and she's an existence beyond the realms; she has unparalleled power, and we don't know the true limits of her strength.

"In addition, Ye Guan has several mysterious figures supporting him. The one who appears the most frequently is a lady in a plain skirt. Her origins are unknown, and her strength is unclear, but it is said she never requires a second strike to kill her target."

She never requires a second strike to kill? Qiong Zhan and the others frowned.

"

Pfft!

" The Multiverse Emperor chuckled and asked, "Hall Master Si Wen, isn't that a bit exaggerated?"

Si Wen looked at the Multiverse Emperor with a somewhat perplexed gaze.

Qiong Zhan and the other two also turned their gazes toward him.

The Multiverse Emperor laughed lightly, patting his knee. "I've crossed paths with Clan Leader Jing. I must admit, she's quite formidable. But as for how strong she really is? I'd say it's just so-so."

Si Wen frowned.

The Multiverse Emperor then added, "As for the lady in the plain skirt, I haven't fought her myself, but her strength is likely not that impressive. After all, we're talking about a low-tier civilization here.

"Even if they occasionally produce one or two notable figures, it doesn't mean much. Their ceiling is set in stone. As for never requiring a second strike to kill?

"Let's be honest here; even a Law Master can achieve the same result with ease."

The room fell silent.

The Dean of the Divine Law Academy, Qi Fa, said, "Multiverse Emperor, if the Guanxuan Universe is as insignificant as you claim, then how come you and the Temporal Dao Hall have been unable to annihilate it?"

Meng Wu and Qiong Zhan turned their gazes toward the Multiverse Emperor.

Si Wen's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

The Temporal Dao Hall had suffered heavy losses.

Seeing Si Wen's sour expression, Qi Fa added, "No offense, gentlemen. I'm merely curious."

The Multiverse Emperor responded with a composed smile, "Dean Qi Fa, do you believe that lady in the plain skirt is particularly strong?"

Qi Fa looked at him, her tone unhurried and calm. "Whether she's strong or not, I don't know, as I've never faced her. However, based on what we've seen so far, Ye Guan's journey from a low-tier civilization to where he is now is anything but ordinary.

"And he caught Fan Zhaodi's attention, so there must be a good reason behind it."

Fan Zhaodi.

The mention of this name caused a flicker of solemnity and complexity in the eyes of Qiong Zhan and Meng Wu. Even they had to acknowledge the strength and brilliance of that woman.

If she were born tens of thousands of years earlier, she would be able to turn the tide and save the Divine Ruins Empire, but now, it was no longer possible.

"A young man, no matter how much of a prodigy he may be or how high his comprehension, cannot possibly skip so many tiers of civilizations in such a short amount of time.

"The only plausible explanation is that those supporting him come from a higher civilization. How strong they are remains unknown," Qi Fa explained.

Qiong Zhan nodded slightly and remarked, "Dean Qi Fa's analysis is reasonable."

He then turned toward the Multiverse Emperor and Si Wen. "The two of you have never fought the lady in the plain skirt, right?"

Si Wen shook his head and said solemnly, "No. The Temporal Dao Hall has only clashed with Clan Leader Jing, and she is extremely strong. Her Dao Speech allows her to determine life and death with just a word.

"As for the lady in the plain skirt, we've never even seen her, much less fight her."

Si Wen then turned toward the Multiverse Emperor.

Everyone followed suit, focusing their attention on him.

He had the most experience against the Guanxuan Universe.

The Multiverse Emperor smiled faintly. "Since everyone here believes that the lady in the plain skirt is strong, how about we do this?

"When the time comes, I'll handle her myself. I'll fight Ye Guan's backers as well. Leave them all to me. How does that sound?"

He was confident and calm; he was exuding the air of invincibility.