Although the Dark Ancestor possessed formidable strength, he was self-aware, understanding that the gap between him and an actual Deity was like an entire world apart.
"But why can that brat get so close to this Deity's tomb, and even find a drop of divine blood? Could it be he possesses some unique treasure that allows him to do all this?"
The Dark Ancestor stood upon the distant horizon, his gaze fixed on the drop of sparkling golden blood before Ye Yunfei. Jealousy surged within him like a tide; he desperately wanted to charge over and claim it for himself! However, every time he thought to step forward, that golden mountain erupted with an indescribably terrifying energy pressure, preventing him from advancing even half a step.
"Fine. I'll wait right here for that brat to come out. Everything he's obtained will be mine!"
The Dark Ancestor quickly calmed down, his eyes turning icy cold.
On the golden peak, Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged on the ground. The drop of fist-sized blood slowly drifted towards him. The blood contained such immense pressure that Ye Yunfei nearly suffocated. Fortunately, with the help of the old vine, this drop of blood did not cause him any harm.
Moments later, the drop of sparkling golden Origin Essence Blood shot straight into Ye Yunfei's chest.
Boom...
The energy and laws contained within the blood instantly diffused throughout Ye Yunfei's body. The sound surged like a tide, vast and mighty, akin to a heaven-reaching tsunami or ten thousand horses galloping. From the outside, Ye Yunfei's body was spewing out billowing, intense golden light. His physical form trembled violently.
The Ten Thousand Laws Vine before him had existed for an incredibly long time. This single drop of his Origin Essence Blood contained his various origin energies and laws, imprinted with traces of the many epochs he had witnessed, making it profoundly mysterious. Therefore, attempting to receive all of this at once seemed too much for Ye Yunfei's body to handle; it actually began to swell, getting larger and larger like a balloon being inflated. Gradually, Ye Yunfei's facial features and limbs started to distort, becoming blurred and indistinct until he looked like a sphere of flesh, which continued to expand.
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be inwardly startled by this transformation.
"Do not fear, young man. I will help you digest it."
At that moment, the voice of the old vine sounded. Following that, the vine released motes of golden light, like a sky full of golden stardust, which continuously sprinkled down onto Ye Yunfei's body and merged into it. Subsequently, Ye Yunfei's flesh slowly began to revert to its original form.
Next, Ye Yunfei sat there, motionless, like a seasoned monk entering deep meditation.
Boom...
At some indeterminable point, a profoundly mysterious and profound rhythm of the Great Dao began to resonate within Ye Yunfei's body. It was like the morning bell and evening drum calling one to enlightenment, or like the Buddhist staff striking one's head to bring sudden comprehension—its wonder was beyond description!
With each pulse of this Great Dao rhythm, Ye Yunfei felt extreme comfort coursing through his entire being. He seemed to be elevating on all levels—from his physical body to his mind, to his deeper Soul Body, even the very stratum of his life—all appeared to be undergoing sublimation.
"Damnation! That brat seems to have already merged with that drop of divine blood! That was supposed to be *my* thing! A mere insect like him is utterly unworthy of possessing it! Humph, brat, even if you've temporarily merged with that divine blood, afterwards I will capture you, drain all the essence from your body, and completely refine that divine blood out of you!"
On the distant horizon, seeing this scene, the Dark Ancestor's jealousy grew even more intense. He ground his teeth as he spoke.
An indeterminate amount of time passed.
"It is done, young man. You have successfully fused with that drop of my Origin Essence Blood."
The voice of the old vine suddenly sounded within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
Ye Yunfei slowly opened his eyes. He felt entirely refreshed and invigorated, with acute hearing and clear vision. His thoughts, cognition, and Soul Body had never been so lucid; he felt significantly wiser than before. In short, the very stratum of his existence seemed different!
"The gains this time are too great. I estimate that regardless of what laws I cultivate in the future, they will become much easier."
Ye Yunfei's self-perception was exceptionally positive.
"This Ten Thousand Laws Vine has existed for an immensely long time. It is undoubtedly an ancient, top-tier expert among its clan. That drop of blood you fused with not only contains the racial bloodline of the Ten Thousand Laws Vine but also holds the imprints of the Dao Fruits cultivated throughout its lifetime. It is incredibly precious."
Hun Lao transmitted his voice to Ye Yunfei.
"You are not wrong. That drop of blood did indeed contain imprints of some of the Dao Fruits cultivated during my long life. Furthermore, I am a Ten Thousand Laws Vine personally nurtured by a Deity. Naturally, my blood is far more precious than that of an ordinary Ten Thousand Laws Vine. To speak without exaggeration, the drop of Origin Essence Blood I just gave could be considered not much inferior compared to that of your Chaos World Tree Clan."
Before Ye Yunfei could respond, the old vine spoke with a light laugh.
Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao were both startled. It seemed this Ten Thousand Laws Vine could even detect their Sound Transmission!
"Very well. Now I shall request some Golden Lotus Fruits from those few Enlightenment Golden Lotus plants for you. Once you receive the fruits, you must leave this place. The slumbering Tomb Keeper has awakened and is about to clear the area. All living beings within this world must depart."
The old vine said.
"Tomb Keeper? The keeper of this Deity Tomb?"
Both Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao were taken aback. They hadn't expected this Deity Tomb to have a keeper. Someone who guards a Deity's tomb would certainly not be weak!
After speaking, the old vine immediately extended a few gnarled and vigorous branches towards the several distant golden lotuses.
The golden lotuses began to sway gently, as if conversing with the old vine.
A moment later.
Eight pale golden fruits abruptly appeared. The golden radiance they emitted was too dazzling, too intense—like eight miniature suns!
"What treasures are those!"
On the distant horizon, the Dark Ancestor was still standing there, keeping a steady watch on Ye Yunfei. Seeing the eight Golden Lotus Fruits, he couldn't help but feel startled. He believed Ye Yunfei had likely already obtained the treasures and opportunities of this Deity Tomb, so he continued to watch, ready to immediately move against Ye Yunfei once he left the tomb. The Dark Ancestor had already used a secret art to meticulously conceal his form and aura. Coupled with Ye Yunfei not paying attention to his surroundings, he hadn't been discovered.
At this time, the eight Golden Lotus Fruits were wrapped by the branches of the old vine and brought before Ye Yunfei.
"Young man, take these eight Golden Lotus Fruits. Once you have them, leave this world immediately. There is no need to linger here because all living beings within this world will soon be driven out."
The old vine stated.