All Heavens: Sharing Talents with Countless Mes

Unbeknownst to him, in the ruins not far from him, a pair of eyes were staring intently at him.

The owner of those eyes was a short, shifty-eyed middle-aged man.

He was wearing a tattered gray robe and huddled behind a pile of rubble, keeping his breathing extremely low, afraid of disturbing Ye Fan who was cultivating.

This person was none other than Duan De.

The most notorious tomb raider in the Beidou Star Region, who made a living by robbing graves.

There is an inexplicable connection between him and Ye Fan.

Back in the Desolate Ancient Holy Land, he had "cooperated" with Ye Fan many times. Although he usually suffered losses, he also gained a lot of benefits from it.

The reason he was here was because he had been secretly following Ye Fan.

To be precise, it was tracking the green copper block on Ye Fan's body.

That piece of green copper was a treasure he had longed for for a long time.

Legend has it that it is a treasure left behind by a powerful being from ancient times, containing an earth-shattering secret.

When Duan De first saw that piece of green copper, he felt a strong attraction to it.

It felt like something was calling to him.

Unfortunately, Ye Fan kept that piece of green copper close to his body and never had a chance to take it.

As Ye Fan's strength grew and he gained more and more helpers, he dared not act rashly.

It wasn't until recently, when he learned that Ye Fan was alone, that he secretly followed him.

"Hehe, little Yezi, you've fallen into my hands."

Duan De hid behind the rubble, a lewd smile on his face.

He knew that Ye Fan had just gone through a major battle and his strength must have been somewhat depleted.

If we act now, we might actually have a chance to succeed.

But he hesitated.

Ye Fan is, after all, the Ancient Sacred Body. Even if he is injured, he is not someone that can be easily dealt with.

If we alert the enemy, we might not only fail to get the green copper ingot, but also get ourselves into trouble.

"No rush, no rush," he thought to himself. "I'll observe him for a few days, wait until his injuries worsen, and then find an opportunity to strike."

With that thought in mind, he once again concealed himself among the rubble, quietly waiting for the right moment.

……

Three days later.

Ye Fan continued to cultivate in the ancient city ruins, while Duan De continued to spy in the shadows.

For the past three days, Duan De has followed Ye Fan almost every step of the way, observing his every move.

He discovered that Ye Fan spent a lot of time cultivating every day, and would occasionally take out that green copper block to examine it carefully.

Every time Ye Fan took out the green copper block, Duan De felt his heart race and wished he could rush up and snatch it away immediately.

But he finally endured it.

He discovered that Ye Fan's injuries were healing much faster than he had expected.

The regenerative abilities of the Ancient Sacred Body are indeed well-deserved.

"Damn it!" Duan De muttered through gritted teeth, hiding behind a dead tree. "How did this kid recover so quickly?"

"If this continues, how am I supposed to make a move?"

Just as he was feeling anxious, Ye Fan suddenly stood up and walked towards the depths of the ancient city.

Duan De's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly and quietly followed.

Deep within the ancient city ruins lies an even more dilapidated area.

The buildings here have long since collapsed, leaving only ruins that are teetering on the brink of collapse under the erosion of time.

Ye Fan wandered through the ruins, seemingly searching for something.

Duan De followed at a distance, his heart filled with curiosity.

"What's this kid looking for?"

His gaze was fixed on Ye Fan's back, as if afraid of missing any detail.

Ye Fan walked through the ruins for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before finally stopping in front of a collapsed palace.

He crouched down, carefully examining some marks on the ground, his brow furrowing slightly.

"Something's definitely fishy," he muttered to himself.

Duan De hid behind a pile of rubble not far away, straining his ears to listen carefully.

Ye Fan straightened up and took out the green copper block from his pocket.

Duan De's eyes lit up instantly, and his whole body tensed up.

Ye Fan placed the green copper block in his palm and gently activated his divine power.

A faint halo immediately appeared on the green copper block, and the halo resonated with certain marks on the ground, emitting a slight humming sound.

"Just as I thought." A thoughtful expression appeared on Ye Fan's face. "There seems to be some connection between this ancient city and the green bronze block."

Duan De watched in disbelief from the shadows.

How could the green copper block resonate with the ancient city?
What does this mean?
This suggests that a shocking secret related to the green copper block may be hidden beneath this ancient city!
His heart suddenly raced, and his eyes gleamed with greed.

"You're going to strike it rich! This old man is really going to be rich this time!"

He screamed inwardly, wishing he could rush up immediately and snatch the green copper block from Ye Fan's hand.

But reason told him that now was not the time.

Although Ye Fan's strength has been somewhat diminished, he is still not someone he can easily deal with.

He must wait for a better opportunity.

Alternatively, find a helper you can utilize.

Thinking about this, an idea flashed through Duan De's mind.

"The ruthless lineage..."

He had heard that the Ruthless Clan had been hunting down Ye Fan, and if he could join forces with them, he might have a chance to succeed.

Of course, he also knew that the Ruthless Clan was no pushover, and cooperating with them was tantamount to asking a tiger for its skin.

But he was willing to take the risk for that piece of green copper.

"Let's follow him and see what this kid is up to."

Duan De made up his mind to continue observing from the shadows.

Ye Fan put away the green copper block and circled the collapsed palace a few times, seemingly searching for some kind of entrance.

Finally, he discovered a hidden crack in the northeast corner of the palace.

The crack was so small that only one person could pass through sideways; it would be impossible to find without careful searching.

Ye Fan hesitated for a moment before finally squeezing into the crack.

Duan De's eyes lit up, and he quickly followed.

Behind the crack was a deep underground passage.

The passageway was pitch black, and the air was filled with a damp, decaying smell.

Ye Fan took out a luminous pearl to light up the way ahead and slowly walked along the passage.

Duan De followed at a distance, cautiously groping his way forward by the light of Ye Fan's luminous pearl.

He was a seasoned tomb raider and was extremely familiar with this kind of underground environment.

The passage twisted and turned, going deeper and deeper, and the air became increasingly thin.

After walking for about half an hour, Ye Fan finally arrived at the end of the passage.

It was a huge stone gate, covered with densely packed runes, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

Ye Fan stood in front of the stone gate, carefully observing the runes, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

“These runes…” he murmured, “seem to be some kind of ancient restriction.”

He took out the green copper block and stuck it on the stone door.

The green copper block glowed again, resonating with the runes on the stone gate.

The next moment, the runes on the stone gate suddenly lit up, emitting a dazzling light.

Rumble!
With a dull thud, the heavy stone door slowly opened. Behind the door was a much wider space.

Ye Fan took a deep breath and stepped inside.

Duan De hid at the corner of the passage, watching Ye Fan disappear behind the stone door, his heart itching with anticipation.

"Should we go in?"

He hesitated.

The situation behind the stone gate is unknown; if there is any danger, he's doomed.

But if we don't go in, it means giving up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

That piece of green copper, and the secret behind it, will all be out of his reach.

"Fight!"

Duan De gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind.

He quietly approached the stone gate and squeezed into the crevice.

Behind the stone gate lies a vast underground palace.

The palace walls were inlaid with countless luminous gems, illuminating the entire space.

Ye Fan stood in the center of the palace, surveying his surroundings.

Duan De hid behind a stone pillar, also observing this mysterious underground palace.

"What is this place?" he exclaimed inwardly. "To think that such a palace is hidden here!"

In the very center of the palace, there is a high platform.

On the high platform, an ancient statue is enshrined.

The statue depicts a man dressed in imperial robes, his face blurred and his features indistinct.

Even so, the statue still exuded a chilling aura of oppression.

Ye Fan walked slowly towards the platform, his gaze fixed on the statue.

“This statue…” he frowned, “why does it give me a feeling of déjà vu?”

He took out the green bronze block and held it up in front of the statue.

The glow on the green bronze block suddenly intensified, creating a powerful resonance with the statue.

The next moment, the statue's eyes suddenly lit up, and two dazzling beams of light shot towards Ye Fan.

"What?!" Ye Fan's expression changed drastically, and he quickly retreated.

But he was still a step slow.

The two beams of light shot directly into his brow, enveloping his entire body.

"what!"

Ye Fan let out a cry of pain, as if he had been frozen in place and could not move.

Duan De hid behind the stone pillar, watching in astonishment.

"Something's wrong!" he exclaimed in alarm. "There's something strange about this statue!"

But then he thought, isn't this the opportunity he's been waiting for?
Ye Fan was trapped by the statue and unable to move. If he didn't make a move now, when would he?
"Hehe, Little Leaf, I'm sorry!"

Duan De revealed a ferocious smile and darted out from behind the stone pillar.

He rushed toward Ye Fan at top speed, reaching out to snatch the green copper block.

Just as his fingers were about to touch the copper block, a terrifying force suddenly surged from the statue, blasting him away.

"what!"

Duan De screamed and fell heavily to the ground, spitting out blood.

"Damn it!" He struggled to his feet, his face filled with terror. "Why did this statue attack me?"

He looked up at the statue and found that its eyes were staring intently at him, as if scrutinizing an ant.

That gaze sent chills down his spine, and he wished he could flee the place immediately.

But his legs seemed to be nailed to the ground, and he couldn't move at all.

Who are you?

An aged and majestic voice emanated from the statue, echoing throughout the palace.

Duan De was startled and immediately knelt down.

"This humble...this humble Duan De pays his respects to Senior!"

He kowtowed repeatedly, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

"Duan De?" the voice seemed to ponder. "What's your connection to this green bronze block?"

Duan De's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said, "Replying to...replying to senior, I have no connection with this green copper block. I just...just..."

He stammered, unsure how to explain.

You can't exactly say you're here to steal the green copper block, can you?

"Hmph!" the voice sneered. "You despicable scoundrel, sneaking around behind me, clearly trying to take advantage of my misfortune!"

"If it weren't for your low cultivation level, which makes you seem insignificant, I would have killed you long ago!"

Duan De was so frightened that he kowtowed repeatedly.

"Senior, spare my life! Senior, spare my life! I know I was wrong!"

The voice ignored him and turned its attention to Ye Fan.

"Ancient Sacred Body..." The voice held a hint of emotion, "I never imagined that after ten thousand years, another Ancient Sacred Body would appear in this world."

"And it even resonated with this green copper block..."

"It seems that all of this was destined."

Ye Fan was trapped in the light, but he remained conscious.

He heard the voice and was filled with doubt.

"Who exactly are you, senior?" he asked with difficulty. "What secrets does this green copper block hold?"

The voice paused for a moment before slowly saying, "I have been dead for ten thousand years, and now only a wisp of my will remains within this statue."

"As for this green copper block..."

"It is a key."

"A key?" Ye Fan was stunned. "What key?"

"A key that can unlock a forbidden area," the voice said. "Within that forbidden area lies a secret powerful enough to change the course of the world."

"I obtained this key by chance back then, but due to insufficient strength, I was unable to open that forbidden area."

"Later, I hid the key in a secluded place, waiting for someone destined to retrieve it."

"I never imagined that ten thousand years later, this key would end up in your hands."

Ye Fan was shocked and pressed for an answer: "Where is that forbidden area? What secrets does it hold?"

The voice sighed, "I only know the general location of that forbidden area, but I don't know what's hidden inside."

"Because I have never actually entered that forbidden area."

"But one thing is certain—that forbidden area is related to a great emperor from ancient times."

"If you can open that forbidden area and obtain the inheritance within, your strength will surely increase by leaps and bounds."

Ye Fan was thrilled; this was an incredible opportunity!
"Senior, where exactly is that forbidden area?" he asked eagerly.

The voice slowly said, "At the northernmost edge of the Big Dipper Starfield lies a region known as the 'Far North.'"

"That place is frozen year-round, and very few people venture there."

"And that forbidden area is hidden in the deepest part of the far north."

Ye Fan memorized all this information.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior," he said sincerely.

The voice sighed softly, "I am but a wisp of remnant spirit, and will soon dissipate."

"Being able to tell this secret to someone destined to receive it before I disappear is enough to fulfill a long-cherished wish."

"Young man, you are exceptionally talented and have a bright future. But remember, this world is full of dangers, and you must proceed with caution at every step to go further." (End of Chapter)