Shrouded Sky

Chapter 149 - Roar That Shakes Mountains And Rivers

Such a beautiful and seemingly delicate youth was actually the famed Peacock Monarch of the Southern Region, it was truly shocking.

Facing such a mighty being, Ye Fan had no thought of fighting back. The Peacock Monarch could shatter space with a flick of his thumb; if he wanted to kill Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue, it would take less effort than swatting a fly.

“I came for you,” the Peacock Monarch said, his eyes as clear as water. He looked like an innocent young boy, quietly gazing at Ye Fan.

Behind them, Ji Ziyue’s eyes widened in surprise. “You’re not here to kill me?”

The Peacock Monarch didn’t respond. He stood silently, as serene as snow on jade trees, nothing like the terrifying powerhouse he truly was.

“For me? Why?” Ye Fan had a vague idea.

“The Imperial Demon Heart,” the Peacock Monarch said plainly, just four words, but they confirmed Ye Fan’s suspicions.

Ye Fan hesitated. That day when he extracted the sacred blood, the ruby-like heart suddenly unsealed itself, came to life, and flew away.

“Uhh... It… flew off on its own,” Ye Fan replied awkwardly.

It sounded absurd, but the Peacock Monarch nodded.

“You… believe that?”

“I do. I saw it fly back into the hands of the Demon Emperor’s descendant.”

Ye Fan was surprised. So the heart had truly returned to Yan Ruyu? That heart had a soul of its own. He asked, “If it’s already back, why are you looking for me?”

“I want to understand why it flew away.” The Peacock Monarch smiled as he looked directly at Ye Fan’s Oceanic Wheel, as if trying to pierce through the fog and see everything hidden within.

Even though Ye Fan knew he couldn’t stop a Supreme Giant like this from investigating, he wasn’t willing to be so easily seen through. His Oceanic Wheel remained silent and still, without a ripple.

The Peacock Monarch smiled and took a step forward. He gave off no oppressive aura, but that casual demeanor brought enormous psychological pressure.

Ji Ziyue protested, “You’re a legendary Supreme Giant, don’t bully us like this. You should go after the Radiant Light Sacred Lord. Back then you fought him to a draw, you never beat him.”

“How about I go after your Ji Clan’s patriarch?” the Peacock Monarch replied with a faint smile. His boyish face made it seem even stranger.

He then looked seriously at Ye Fan for the first time. “Who taught you that footwork technique?”

“The mad old man,” Ye Fan answered honestly.

“So it really was him… and he passed it on to you!” The Peacock Monarch’s eyes flashed like twin blades, revealing his frightening intensity for the first time.

“You’ve met him, haven’t you? He’s in Supreme Mystery Sect now,” Ye Fan said with confidence. He believed in the old madman, someone who had lived for six thousand years unscathed. Not even a mighty being like the Peacock Monarch could easily defeat him.

“Unfortunately, I missed him. He disappeared a few days ago,” the Peacock Monarch said regretfully.

Covered in a cocoon, the old man had fallen into a deep sleep, but now, even the cocoon was gone. Had he emerged? Where had he gone? Ye Fan wanted to know.

“I’m quite interested in your physique. I’d love to study it.” The Peacock Monarch paused. “But since the mad old man passed his teachings to you, I’ll let it go.”

Ji Ziyue’s eyes sparkled. The madman, someone unmatched even six thousand years ago, had a connection to Ye Fan? That shocked her.

“Still, now that we’ve met, it’d be a pity not to test you.” The Peacock Monarch waved his hand, and suddenly, the sky turned dark.

Just moments ago, the sun blazed above, but with a flip of his palm, night descended. Such power struck fear into the heart.

In this dark sky, stars glittered like diamonds across a velvet canvas, shimmering constantly.

“This isn’t to trouble you. Whether you can walk through this night or not, I’ll let you go. I just want to see how strong your physique really is.”

“This is an Oceanic Wheel Celestial Phenomenon… Stars Illuminate the Blue Sky!” Ji Ziyue gasped.

The Peacock Monarch had casually unleashed a legendary Celestial Phenomenon, an immensely powerful one, without even activating his Oceanic Wheel.

“Just a few dim stars,” he said nonchalantly. “As I said, I’m not here to trouble you. This isn’t the complete Celestial Phenomenon.”

Now, Ye Fan seemed to be standing beneath the night sky. Stars twinkled above, then began to grow larger, slowly pressing down on him.

Rumble,

The world shook. Each star grew heavier, as brilliant as suns, lighting up the entire sky. They weren’t mere stars, they looked like blazing suns, pressing down like mountains.

Ye Fan was horrified. Just how terrifying was this Celestial Phenomenon? Each star carried destructive power capable of wiping out everything. Even though they hadn’t fully descended yet, their pressure was already unbearable.

His Physique cracked and popped under the weight. Every bone trembled under the strain.

These stars were still infinitely far away, what if they actually fell? The thought was unimaginable.

“Whenever people speak of Celestial Phenomenons, they always mention how ancient Supreme Giants created the strongest ones… Now I finally understand. The Peacock Monarch is truly a Supreme Giant, his Celestial Phenomenon is terrifying.”

Ye Fan was deeply shaken. The Peacock Monarch was clearly suppressing most of its power. He’d said these were only “dim stars,” and he hadn’t even shown the “blue sky” part, yet it was already overwhelming.

Just how terrifying would the full ‘Stars Illuminate the Blue Sky’ Celestial Phenomenon be?

Under the crushing night sky, Ye Fan moved forward step by step, his Physique roaring like a tsunami, as if refusing to be suppressed. Lightning crackled around him. His Oceanic Wheel released strange power.

Ye Fan’s heart pounded. He finally realized, his Primeval Desolate Sacred Physique instinctively resisted powerful Celestial Phenomenons. Under pressure, it awakened.

Whether it was the ‘Moon Rises from the Sea’ Celestial Phenomenon last time, or now the ‘Stars Illuminate the Blue Sky’, his Physique always responded, releasing mysterious power.

He trudged forward through the starry night, leaving deep footprints in the ground.

Above, the stars spun, pouring down radiant light like cosmic mist, surging toward Ye Fan.

Crack!

Ye Fan felt like he was carrying a mountain, the sky pressing on his head, the ground shattering beneath his feet. His bones rang like a war drum.

Boom!

Suddenly, everything brightened. He stepped out of the night.

The stars vanished. Around him, the ground was covered in deep cracks, all extending from his footprints.

“Not bad. That physique is as legendary as they say.” The Peacock Monarch nodded, a strange glint in his eyes, and gave a rare smile.

“He passed the test. Let him go. As for me, if you want to kill me, just do it. I’m not afraid.” Ji Ziyue stood tall, calm and resolute.

“You’ve got guts, little girl.” The Peacock Monarch showed no expression. “Killing someone with a physique like yours would be a shame. People like you are rare, it would be like cutting off a bloodline.”

“Then you’re going to spare me?” Ji Ziyue’s big eyes sparkled. “Peacock Monarch, you truly have a noble heart. Thank you.”

“You sure know how to flatter. Did I say I’d let you go?” he said with a faint smile.

“You just said it’d be a pity to kill me…” she muttered, not daring to argue.

“Senior, she’s not the one at fault. If you must kill, go after the Ji Clan elders. She’s just a girl, don’t drag her into this,” Ye Fan pleaded.

“You think you’re that important?” The Peacock Monarch glanced at him, then looked back at Ji Ziyue. “I’ll spare you, but you must come with me. Don’t go back to the Ji Clan. You and the Emperor’s descendant complement each other well.”

Ji Ziyue was stunned. Follow a demon race’s Supreme Giant? She had never imagined that.

“Please no, I’ve never killed anyone. I haven’t even stepped on an ant…”

“Your Ji Clan went too far, slaughtering my people and chasing the Emperor’s heiress. I must give them a taste of regret. Taking you might make them think twice.”

“What about my brother? You didn’t kill him, did you?” Ji Ziyue asked nervously.

“God-King Physique or not, he can’t escape,” the Peacock Monarch replied coldly.

“Please don’t kill him, he’s a God-King Physique. That’s too rare to waste…” she begged.

“God-King Physique, so what? They say the mad old man once personally killed the Eastern Wilderness’ God King at his peak. I won’t live that long, so I’ll settle for a God-King Physique that hasn’t reached full power. It’ll fulfill my wish,” the Peacock Monarch said casually.

Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue were both shocked. The mad old man… killed a fully evolved God King? That was terrifying.

“What exactly happened to my brother?” Ji Ziyue asked again.

“My top disciple is capturing him. I’ll wait here for your Ji Clan patriarch to come,” the Peacock Monarch said calmly. But the confidence in his words was chilling, this was indeed a Supreme Giant. Eight hundred years ago, he battled the Radiant Light Lord. Now, he awaited the Ji Clan’s patriarch himself.

At that moment, he looked up to the horizon. “Nangong Zheng, since you’re here, why not show yourself?”

Petals began to fall from the sky, crystal-like and fragrant. A path of flowers stretched across the sky, glowing with god light.

A man stood atop the path. Dressed in green robes, tall and proud, with snow-white hair and starry eyes, he was strikingly handsome.

This was the legendary Supreme Giant, Nangong Zheng, master of the Longevity Scripture. He lived among plants and flowers, never parting from nature.

“It’s been 800 years. Your charm hasn’t faded, Peacock Monarch. I remember your battles with the Southern Region’s heroes, your duel with the Radiant Light Lord, those scenes are still vivid in my mind.”

Nangong Zheng looked about twenty, with a powerful build and elegant face. Despite his snowy hair, he radiated a unique aura.

“What’s the point of all this talk?” the Peacock Monarch stood with hands behind his back. “Do you want to intervene too?”

“Peacock Monarch, for someone of your stature, is this chaos really worth it? Why not let it go? Join me, let’s enter the Bronze Immortal Palace together.”

“This is insane…” Ji Ziyue muttered. “The Peacock Monarch, who can shake mountains with his roars, looks like a gentle young boy. Nangong Zheng, who lives with flowers and trees, is so majestic. We should catch them both, make them sweep floors, tend gardens, wash vegetables, and cook!”

“What kind of nonsense are you thinking?” Ye Fan, standing beside her, couldn’t help but flick her on the forehead.