All Heavens: Sharing Talents with Countless Mes

As soon as he finished speaking, the two beams of light gradually faded away, and Ye Fan regained his freedom.

The light on the statue dimmed, and the oppressive aura vanished without a trace.

Ye Fan stood there, speechless for a long time.

He looked down at the green copper block in his hand, his eyes filled with a complex expression.

It turns out that this piece of green copper was actually a key.

A key that can unlock a mysterious forbidden area.

And within that forbidden land lies a secret related to the ancient emperor.

This discovery left him deeply disturbed for a long time.

"The far north..." he murmured to himself, "I must go and see it."

Just then, a faint groan came from not far away.

Ye Fan turned his head and saw Duan Dezheng lying on the ground, looking half-dead.

"Duan De?" Ye Fan frowned. "What are you doing here?"

Duan De struggled to lift his head, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace.

"Brother Ye... it's been a long time..."

Ye Fan stared at him coldly, his eyes full of vigilance.

"You were following me?"

Duan De was startled and quickly waved his hands in denial: "No, no! Absolutely not!"

"I just... I just happened to be passing by, and then... and then..."

Ye Fan sneered: "Just happened to be passing by? And just happened to follow me into this underground palace?"

"Duan De, do you take me for a fool?"

Duan De's expression changed; knowing he couldn't hide it any longer, he quickly changed his tune, saying, "Brother Ye, I was wrong! I shouldn't have followed you!"

"But you also know that I, Duan De, am destined to be greedy; I can't resist any treasure I see."

"That green bronze ingot of yours was so attractive, I... I couldn't help but follow it."

"Don't worry, I mean no harm! I just want to...see what secrets that green copper block holds!"

Ye Fan stared at him for a long time before finally sighing.

He knew Duan De's character; although he was greedy and lustful, he wasn't a particularly wicked or evil person.

Back in the Desolate Ancient Holy Land, although this guy had tricked him a few times, he had also helped him a lot at crucial moments.

"Fine, for the sake of our past friendship, I won't hold it against you," Ye Fan said calmly. "But you're not allowed to tell anyone what you just heard."

"Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."

Duan De nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, don't worry! Although I, Duan De, am greedy, I know what I can and cannot say!"

"I will absolutely keep this a secret!"

Ye Fan glanced at him but didn't say anything more.

He turned and walked toward the stone gate, and Duan De quickly got up and stumbled after him.

The two returned to the ground along the passage and left the ancient city ruins.

Standing on the wilderness outside the ancient city, Ye Fan took a deep breath and looked at the distant horizon.

"The far north..." he murmured to himself, "When I'm stronger, I must go there and see it."

Duan De stood behind him, his eyes darting around, seemingly plotting something.

Although he promised Ye Fan that he wouldn't reveal the secret, the news about the "far north" was just too tempting.

If we could find that forbidden area first and obtain the inheritance within...

Thinking of this, a greedy glint flashed in his eyes.

"Brother Ye, where are you planning to go next?" he asked tentatively.

Ye Fan glanced at him and said calmly, "This is none of your business."

Duan De chuckled awkwardly, "I was just asking casually, I didn't mean anything by it."

Ye Fan ignored him and vanished from the spot in a flash.

Duan De stood there, gazing in the direction where Ye Fan had disappeared, his smile gradually turning sinister.

"The far north..." he muttered to himself, "Heh heh, this news is worth a lot of money."

"However, we need to find the right buyer."

A thought flashed through his mind.

A lineage of ruthless people!
They've been hunting Ye Fan. If we sell this information to them, we can not only get a large sum of money, but also use them as a tool to kill him.

When Ye Fan dies, that green copper block will naturally be his!

Thinking of this, a smug smile appeared on Duan De's face.

"Duan De, Duan De, you truly are a genius!"

He muttered to himself, then turned and walked in another direction.

He's going to find the ruthless lineage and do a big deal.

Outside the ancient city of Nangu, in a secluded valley.

Ye Fan stood alone on a boulder, gazing at the distant, undulating mountains, his brows slightly furrowed.

Ever since leaving the ancient city ruins, he has been pondering the words left behind by that mysterious predecessor.

In the far north, a forbidden land connected to an ancient emperor, and the true secret of that green bronze block...

These thoughts kept swirling in his mind, making him both excited and apprehensive.

"What exactly is hidden in that forbidden area?" he murmured to himself. "For a powerful figure from ten thousand years ago to be so attached to it, it must be extraordinary."

Just as he was deep in thought, a familiar voice came from behind him.

"Little Leaf, what are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed."

Ye Fan was startled and turned around abruptly.

A figure stood not far away, hands behind his back, dressed in a blue robe, with a smile on his face. It was none other than "Tu Fei," the man he both loved and hated.

"Tu..." Ye Fan was about to call out that name, but he swallowed it back.

He now knows that Tu Fei is Chu Yang.

But since Chu Yang has been using this identity to interact with him, he must have his reasons.

Before Chu Yang brought it up, he decided to pretend he knew nothing.

"Brother Tu, what brings you here?" Ye Fan composed himself, a look of surprise on his face.

Chu Yang smiled slightly and walked over.

"I heard you encountered some trouble recently, so I came to see you." He sat down next to Ye Fan, looking him over. "How are you? How is your injury healing?"

Ye Fan nodded: "I'm almost fully recovered, all thanks to Senior Gai's timely intervention."

"That's good." Chu Yang nodded, then changed the subject, "However, the matter of the Ruthless Clan is probably not over yet."

Ye Fan frowned slightly: "You mean, they'll come after me again?"

"That's natural," Chu Yang said calmly. "The Ruthless Clan is known for its vindictiveness. Their failed ambush will only fuel their anger and rage."

"Moreover, there are other forces behind them fanning the flames."

Ye Fan nodded thoughtfully.

He recalled what Hua Wuyai had said during the ambush: the Jiuli Dynasty and the Ruthless Clan had joined forces specifically to target him and Chu Yang.

Although the Jiuli Dynasty was destroyed by Chu Yang in one night, the Ruthless lineage still exists.

As long as they are still around, the threat will not disappear.

"Brother Tu, what do you think I should do?" Ye Fan asked in a deep voice.

Chu Yang pondered for a moment before speaking, "With your current strength, your chances of winning a head-on confrontation with the Ruthless Clan are slim. The best approach is to improve your strength as quickly as possible, deterring them from making any rash moves."

Ye Fan gave a wry smile: "Easier said than done. Breakthroughs in cultivation are never that easy."

Chu Yang glanced at him, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

“That’s not necessarily true,” he said mysteriously. “I’ve recently received some information that might be helpful to you.”

Ye Fan's eyes lit up: "What news?"

Chu Yang lowered his voice and whispered in Ye Fan's ear, "Do you know that at the northernmost tip of the Big Dipper Starfield, there's a region known as the 'Far North'?"

Ye Fan was startled and suddenly looked at Chu Yang.

The far north!

Isn't this the place that the mysterious senior told him about?
"You... how do you know about this place?" Ye Fan asked tentatively, suppressing his shock.

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "I have my own channels."

"It is said that within that area lies a forbidden land connected to an ancient emperor. If one could enter and obtain its inheritance, their strength would surely increase by leaps and bounds."

Ye Fan's heart was in turmoil.

Chu Yang actually knows the secrets of the far north!

Is this a coincidence, or...?

He remembered the words of that mysterious elder: the green copper block was a key that could unlock that forbidden area.

Could it be that Chu Yang is also searching for that forbidden area?

"Brother Tu, how did you get this information?" Ye Fan suppressed his doubts and asked casually.

Chu Yang waved his hand: "You don't need to ask that. In short, I think that forbidden area might be worth exploring."

"If you're interested, you might as well come with me."

Ye Fan remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded.

"Alright, I'll go with you."

Although he had many questions in his mind, he also knew that this was a rare opportunity.

If I could travel to the far north with Chu Yang, we could not only look after each other, but also observe from the sidelines, and perhaps unravel more mysteries.

"Then it's settled." Chu Yang stood up and patted Ye Fan on the shoulder. "However, before that, we need to make some preparations."

"The far north is a harsh environment, fraught with danger; venturing there rashly will only lead to certain death."

Ye Fan nodded: "Brother Tu is right. So, how should we prepare?"

Chu Yang pondered for a moment and said, "First, we need to gather some intelligence about the far north and understand the specific situation there."

"Secondly, we need to prepare some supplies to cope with the severe cold and danger."

"Finally, and most importantly—we need a few reliable helpers."

Ye Fan seemed thoughtful: "An assistant? Do you have someone in mind?"

A mysterious smile appeared on Chu Yang's lips.

“Of course,” he said, “but before that, let’s go to the ancient city of Nangu.”

"I have an old friend there who might be able to provide us with some useful information."

Ye Fan had no objection, and the two immediately set off, flying towards the direction of Nangu City.

……

At the same time, thousands of miles away.

Duan Dezheng was squatting in a dilapidated teahouse, furtively looking around.

The teahouse wasn't doing well, with only a handful of customers, mostly itinerant monks who traveled all over the country.

Duan De chose a corner seat, ordered a pot of inferior tea, and pretended to leisurely sip it.

But his eyes kept darting around the doorway, as if he were waiting for someone.

"Why hasn't that guy come yet?" he muttered to himself. "Is he lying to me?"

Just as he was waiting anxiously, the curtain of the teahouse was lifted and a figure walked in.

He was a young man dressed in a black robe, with handsome features and a cold demeanor. His eyes were like two sharp swords, making people afraid to look directly at him.

Duan De felt a chill run down his spine and quickly stood up, forcing a fawning smile onto his face.

"Young Master Hua...you've finally arrived."

The newcomer was none other than Hua Yunfei, a core disciple of the Ruthless Man lineage.

Hua Yunfei gave Duan De a cold look, then walked straight to him and sat down opposite him.

"Duan De, you said you had important intelligence to sell to me. What kind of intelligence is it?" he asked bluntly.

Duan De quickly leaned closer and whispered, "Young Master Hua, I've been following Ye Fan for a while now and discovered a huge secret!"

Hua Yunfei narrowed his eyes slightly: "What secret?"

Duan De looked around to make sure no one was paying attention before saying mysteriously, "Young Master Hua, do you know that Ye Fan has a piece of green copper on him?"

Hua Yunfei nodded: "I've heard a little about it."

“That piece of green copper is a key!” Duan De lowered his voice. “A key that can open some mysterious forbidden area!”

Hua Yunfei's pupils contracted slightly: "What did you say?"

Duan De smiled smugly and recounted everything he had seen in the underground palace, embellishing the story.

Of course, he omitted the part about wanting to seize the green copper block, only saying that he had accidentally discovered Ye Fan's secret.

"...That mysterious senior said that the forbidden area is located in the deepest part of the far north, where a legacy related to an ancient emperor is hidden!" Duan De's eyes gleamed with greed. "Young Master Hua, how much is this information worth?"

Hua Yunfei remained silent for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on his face.

“Duan De, you’ve done very well,” he said slowly. “This information is indeed very valuable.”

Duan De was overjoyed: "How much reward does Young Master Hua intend to give me?"

Hua Yunfei did not answer, but took out a storage bag from his pocket and threw it in front of Duan De.

"There are 10,000 spirit stones and several grade-three spirit artifacts here. Consider it your reward."

Duan De quickly took the storage bag, scanned it with his divine sense, and immediately beamed with joy.

Ten thousand spirit stones!

There are also a few Grade 3 spiritual artifacts!

This is a considerable fortune!

"Thank you so much, Young Master Hua! Thank you so much, Young Master Hua!" he said repeatedly, his smile almost overflowing.

Hua Yunfei looked at him calmly, but the smile on his lips grew deeper and deeper.

“Duan De, you have one more thing to do,” he said slowly.

Duan De was taken aback: "What is it?"

Hua Yunfei leaned closer and whispered a few words in his ear.

Duan De's expression changed instantly, his small eyes filled with terror.

"This...this isn't a good idea, is it?" he said in a trembling voice. "Ye Fan is not someone to be trifled with. What if he finds out..."

"What's there to be afraid of?" Hua Yunfei sneered. "You just need to do what you're supposed to do. I'll handle the rest."

"Furthermore, if you succeed in this, I will give you an additional 20,000 spirit stones as a reward."

Twenty thousand spirit stones!
Duan De's eyes lit up immediately.

"Deal...deal!" He gritted his teeth. "Don't worry, Young Master Hua, leave this to me!"

Hua Yunfei nodded in satisfaction and stood up.

"Remember, this is a secret between you and me. If even a whisper of it gets out..."

He didn't finish speaking, but his cold, sinister eyes said it all. (End of Chapter)