Shrouded Sky

Chapter 127 - Black-Gold Dualforce

Above them, compared to other areas, the Black-Gold Dualforce was at its thinnest. Yet now, rumbling echoed, and a dazzling light streamed from afar.

Black represents Heaven’s essence; Gold is the marrow of Earth. Normally, when fused together, they don't shine brightly. But now, one stream of Black-Gold Dualforce gleamed with exceptional brilliance, dozens of times more radiant than the usual heavy and dull Black-Gold energy.

“My god, it’s the root of Black-Gold, the essence itself!” Ji Ziyue was overwhelmed with excitement, her cheeks flushed. Then, huffing, she grabbed Ye Fan and shouted, “Hurry up and undo my seal! That’s the legendary primal essence, the purest form of Black-Gold! A once-in-a-million-lifetimes chance! If we don’t get it, even gods and immortals will rage!”

Just then, Ye Fan’s Oceanic Wheel quaked. The green copper piece flew out, plunged into the Black-Gold aura, and absorbed that brilliant essence before descending.

Ji Ziyue was both stunned and thrilled, shouting, “Share some with me!”, thinking Ye Fan had acted to collect it.

In reality, the green copper block acted on its own. Ye Fan hurriedly summoned his own cauldron to meet it, attempting to absorb the Black-Gold essence.

Crack!

A shattering sound rang out, his small cauldron couldn’t withstand the immense weight and was smashed to pieces, mixing with the Black-Gold essence.

The green copper absorbed only part of the essence, barely a taste, while the rest hovered outside, mingled with the fragments of the broken cauldron.

Ye Fan didn’t know whether to feel joy or sorrow. The green copper was too mysterious. It effortlessly captured the essence, but his painstakingly forged cauldron was destroyed. The result left his emotions mixed.

“This is good news!” Ji Ziyue waved her tiny fists, eyes sparkling with stars. “The shattered cauldron fused with the Black-Gold, you can reforge it and get the weapon of your dreams. Just don’t forget to share some essence with me. You can’t use it all anyway!” She was nearly nibbling on Ye Fan’s ear as she shouted.

The green copper flew toward Ye Fan. His heart pounded in fear. A single thread of Black-Gold could crush a mountain, this was its essence. If it entered his Oceanic Wheel, he feared he’d be pulverized instantly.

But there was no way to avoid it. The copper flashed and sank into the spring at the bottom of his sea. Everything was peaceful. Nothing bad happened, he finally relaxed.

At that moment, the rumbling above intensified. Now that the Black-Gold essence had been removed, the clouds and fog dispersed. The area cleared, revealing a gap.

This was a rare opportunity. Ye Fan grabbed the violet-clad girl and shot upward like lightning, breaking free from the lake’s depths in an instant.

“So much Black-Gold left behind! We can’t collect it, it’s a crime!” Ji Ziyue shouted in frustration, like a little treasure-hoarding gremlin.

Splash!

Waves rolled as Ye Fan burst through the water’s surface, exhaling deeply.

It was a massive lake, endless green waves shimmered beneath a hazy mist. The water glowed like a natural gemstone, exuding celestial aura, nestled within the vast land like a jewel.

Ye Fan flew for another half hour before reaching the shore. What greeted them was lush greenery, endless ancient trees thriving along the banks, vibrant and full of life.

“We finally made it out alive…” The two had narrowly escaped death.

Along the bank, towering trees and vibrant foliage filled the scene. Ye Fan finally let his guard down.

Ji Ziyue’s large eyes glanced sideways, shimmering with light. She wrinkled her nose, then showed her gleaming little tiger teeth and dimples, saying playfully, “Hey, hey! We survived life and death together. Aren’t we comrades now? You should share your blessings, hand over some of that Black-Gold essence!”

She treated herself like part of the team, animated and cheeky. Light-footed, she walked over with a tilted head and soft smile, extending a slender, jade-like hand in front of Ye Fan.

“You’re right, we should share the burden and the bounty.” Ye Fan smiled and patted the ground beside him, motioning for her to sit. “So go ahead and copy down the ancient scripture of your Ji Clan for me.”

“What?!” Ji Ziyue glared at him with her sparkling eyes. “Th-That’s robbery!”

“Exactly. Today I am a robber,” Ye Fan grinned brightly. “And I’m taking everything, hand over the treasure, and the scripture too…”