Humans are shrouded in mist, projecting their image across countless worlds.

Chapter 4 Plotting to Seize the Devouring Heaven Demon Art
The person who emerged from the void was Ye Fan, known in the martial arts world as Ye Heizi, one of the Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chicks, Ye Tiandi. Of course, the current Ye Fan is not yet Ye Fan.

Ye Fan walked to the stone table, greeted Gai Jiuyou, and then said to He Lang with a somewhat solemn expression, "Don't even mention it. He seems to have sensed something and is avoiding us. I followed Li Xiaoman deep into the Qinling Mountains but didn't see him. However, I did notice that Li Xiaoman is acting strangely!"

"Perhaps I've been divining his destiny too frequently!"

Hearing Ye Fan's frustrated tone, He Lang scratched his head.

"I knew it! Couldn't you have made fewer excuses?"

Ye Fan wasn't surprised at all; instead, he had an expression that said, "I think so too."

He knew exactly how obsessed He Lang was with exploring the secrets of fate and destiny; he would even calculate things before going out!
"These are minor issues. Let's talk about Li Xiaoman. What did you find wrong with her? You didn't rekindle your old flame with your ex-girlfriend and focus solely on her, which is why you couldn't track down Hua Yunfei, did you?"

"Fuck you uncle!"

Hearing He Lang's teasing, Ye Fan laughed and scolded him. After scolding him, he said to He Lang seriously, "Li Xiaoman has cultivated the Devouring Heaven Demon Art. I saw her condense the Great Dao Treasure Bottle, which absorbs the essence of the moon and the heaven and earth. But that's not the point. The point is that in addition to the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, she has also cultivated a mysterious Heavenly Art. That Heavenly Art manifests 365 golden light vortexes, in which a golden deity reigns supreme. When I saw her cultivating, I saw scenes of Arhats and Bodhisattvas shedding blood appear behind her... I felt a sense of familiarity, but I can't remember why I felt this way. You quickly figure out what's going on!"

At the end, Ye Fan asked He Lang to calculate what the situation was.

He Lang raised an eyebrow at him when he heard his last sentence.

Who was it that just told me to do fewer deductions?

Ye Fan waved his hands, understanding He Lang's meaning, and said, "It's just a small thing!"

"There's no need to calculate. Based on your description, it should be related to Buddhism. The fact that it feels familiar to you suggests it's related to your experiences. Our only memorable contact with Buddhism was when we traveled across the ocean in a nine-dragon coffin and visited Mars. On Mars..."

Before He Lang could finish speaking, Ye Fan already understood what he meant.

"The Crocodile Ancestor?!"

Ye Fan exclaimed in surprise. As soon as He Lang mentioned it, he thought of the peerless demon who escaped from the Great Thunder Temple on Mars.

A female classmate had mentioned the Crocodile Ancestor's various supernatural abilities back then, which immediately reminded Ye Fan of something.

"Li Xiaoman has been possessed?"

As Ye Fan spoke, his emotions became somewhat complicated. He thought of his past with Li Xiaoman, and his expression fluctuated.

"It probably hasn't happened yet. It's likely some kind of secret technique of the demon race. The Crocodile Ancestor is probably parasitizing her body, waiting for her, the host, to grow up before seizing her Dao Fruit."

He Lang rejected his idea, which calmed Ye Fan's expression.

Their conversation did not shy away from Gai Jiuyou. Upon hearing them mention the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, Gai Jiuyou immediately understood their intentions: they wanted to obtain the Devouring Heaven Demon Art!

"You want to seize the Devouring Heaven Demon Art?"

Gai Jiuyou looked sickly, but upon hearing their conversation, his demeanor suddenly sharpened, and he narrowed his eyes to ask.

"Yes, we plan to observe this supreme scripture, but we will not practice it."

He Lang calmly and composedly responded to Gai Jiuyou's questioning gaze.

Although the Ruthless Great Emperor's Devouring Heaven Demon Art can evolve into an acquired chaotic body, which is considered heaven-defying, he is not envious and will not cultivate the Devouring Heaven Demon Art. He only intends to absorb the scriptures and mysteries of the Devouring Heaven Demon Art to become the nourishment for his Hundred Scriptures.

"This ancient scripture is against the natural order. If you only absorb its profound meaning, there won't be much of a problem. But if you cultivate or devour the physiques of the Kings, don't blame this old man for taking action to subdue the demon." Gai Jiuyou looked at Ye Fan, then at He Lang, and said this to the two of them with an air of composure.

In his eyes, He Lang and Ye Fan were both peerless geniuses of the human race. One was the Ancient Sacred Body, whose mastery was comparable to that of an ancient emperor. The other, although of ordinary physique, possessed wisdom and courage capable of devouring a true dragon!
He Lang was especially the person he warned. This guy was not a peaceful person. He had countless whimsical ideas. Once he became a demon, he would definitely be a great demon!
These two are exceptionally talented. Even without the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, they have already begun to stir up the Five Realms. If they were to obtain this inheritance... The human elder thought of that scene, and his fingers twitched involuntarily. He wanted to suppress the demon!

"Senior, don't worry."

"no problem!"

He Lang and Ye Fan said in unison.

"Senior Gai, you're busy! I'll take Ye Fan to study the secrets of the character '兵' (soldier/military).

"Ah."

After He Lang finished speaking, he got up and walked out of the courtyard.

Ye Fan's eyes lit up when he heard the word "Military Secret." They came to Qin Clan because he had obtained clues about the Nine Secrets in Licheng, which led them here. Hua Yunfei was not their main purpose.

Ye Fan quickly followed and soon caught up with He Lang.

"Why do you seem to respect this senior so much? And when did you two become so familiar?"

Ye Fan voiced his doubts. He simply felt that this old man was somewhat extraordinary, but judging from He Lang's behavior, this old man was obviously very remarkable. Otherwise, based on his understanding of He Lang, the guy would have started lecturing the moment Gai Jiuyou began to preach.

"He was an unparalleled powerhouse, a being who once had the potential to attain enlightenment."

He Lang's words made Ye Fan understand the reason!

He was no longer a novice in the cultivation world, so he naturally knew the weight of such a supreme figure.

Ye Fan said with envy, "Damn it, is the inheritance of a diviner really that powerful? Even someone like that can make predictions, and you didn't suffer any backlash?"

"Who said there weren't any? I'm just tough, I survived."

Ye Fan remembered that this guy was fearless and immediately suppressed his envy. He had also seen the inheritance of the Divine Calculator and could only say that if he had cultivated it, he would definitely not be alive and kicking here!
He is constantly facing divine retribution, which is even more terrifying than the tribulations he undergoes in his cultivation.

The two walked and stopped, and came to a stone wall on the back mountain of Qinmen. The stone wall was carved with the marks of weapons such as bells, tripods and towers. It looked like graffiti. Ye Fan thought He Lang was joking with him when he saw it.

But when the moonlight shone on the stone wall, Ye Fan found that everything had changed. The marks that were originally like graffiti had become magical from decay, and the traces of the Dao were manifesting. The shallow lines seemed to transform into true dragons, unicorns, and celestial phoenixes. The marks on the stone wall seemed to come alive, and an ancient and grand aura permeated the air. A faint divine sound entered his heart, as if it came from the ancient times.

Ye Fan listened to the Dao sounds, his mind completely immersed in them. As he captured the supreme Dao rhythm, he stood motionless beside the stone wall. It was a long time before he awoke from that wondrous state, his face beaming with joy.

"The Secret of the Soldier! This secret technique is too profound. With it, I have an even greater chance of taking down Hua Yunfei."

A divine light shot from Ye Fan's eyes, like a celestial sword, silently slicing through the void, whispering softly.

"No rush. I have already grasped part of his secrets. He can't escape this time. In a few days, his Devouring Heaven Demon Art will break through again. At that time, heaven and earth will bring calamity upon him. We will go then. It's not too late for you to master the Soldier's Secret Technique first."

Upon seeing Ye Fan awaken, He Lang, who had been protecting him, turned and disappeared behind the stone wall, and Ye Fan also vanished.

(End of this chapter)