37: Chapter 37 Ye Xuan: Holy Body Brother, I'm back! An Miaoyi was shocked!

The Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin sliced through the sky, carrying an ancient desolation and deathly silence as it plummeted toward the Ancient Forbidden Land.

That shocking image remained lingering in everyone's minds.

Meanwhile, Ye Xuan had already led them across the Void Realm to the edge of this restricted zone of life.

This was a dead land in the Eastern Wasteland, a burial ground that made countless Cultivators turn pale at the mere mention of it.

Space distorted for a moment, and the figures of Ye Xuan and his group appeared out of thin air.

The moment they set foot on this land, a strange power surged from all directions.

It was a Law that stripped away time—formless and intangible, yet extremely overbearing.

Although the surrounding vegetation was lush, it exuded an aura so ancient it was almost decaying.

"Is this... the Ancient Forbidden Land?"

An Miaoyi had just found her footing and hadn't even had time to observe the surroundings before her face instantly turned deathly pale.

She discovered in horror that the life essence within her body was draining away at a terrifying speed.

That feeling was as if an invisible giant hand was forcibly extracting her Lifespan.

Beauty withers in the blink of an eye; elegance vanishes in an instant.

This was the most terrifying legend concerning the Ancient Forbidden Land.

Even a peerless Prodigy would instantly turn into a pile of white bones upon stepping into this place.

Beside her, Xiao Yixian was also suffering; she clutched her chest, her breathing became rapid, fine beads of cold sweat broke out on her smooth forehead, and her originally rosy face quickly lost its color.

Only Nannan and Saintess Tianxuan had no reaction—one because of her unique nature, and the other because she was already a Desolate Slave here.

"Young Master... my Lifespan..."

An Miaoyi's voice trembled; she felt her skin becoming dry, and her jet-black hair seemed to be losing its luster.

For a woman, especially a successor of the Miaoyu Nunnery renowned for her beauty, aging was more frightening than death.

Just as the two women were on the verge of collapse.

*Buzz.*

A soft sound rang out.

Ye Xuan stood before them, his body trembling slightly.

In an instant, a vast and majestic golden blood Qi diffused from his body.

That was the Origin aura of the Holy Body—extremely Yang and firm, impervious to all Laws.

The golden radiance formed a circular shield, enveloping An Miaoyi, Xiao Yixian, and Nannan within.

As the golden light shone, the "Desolate" power that stripped away time was instantly shut out.

An Miaoyi felt her body lighten; that terrifying sensation of life draining away vanished, replaced by a warm, comfortable feeling, like basking in the winter sun.

She touched her cheek and found her skin still firm and smooth; only then did she breathe a long sigh of relief, leaning against an ancient tree behind her in exhaustion.

Ye Xuan turned around and looked at the two startled women with a gentle smile on his face.

"I told you we were coming home, don't be nervous."

He pointed to this terrifying Forbidden Ground, his tone as relaxed as if he were introducing his own backyard.

"With me here, time dares not touch you."

This sentence was plain yet domineering.

In this restricted zone of life where even Saints would bleed, if he said time dared not touch them, then time truly would not dare to corrode them even slightly.

An Miaoyi looked at the man before her, dressed in clothes as white as snow, her shock beyond measure.

She knew Ye Xuan was strong and that he was a Forbidden Ground Imperial Son, but personally experiencing such a method that treated the Forbidden Ground's Laws as nothing still made her scalp tingle.

"Let's go, I'll take you to meet my neighbor."

Ye Xuan did not linger, leading the group toward the depths of the Forbidden Ground.

The further they went, the higher the terrain became.

Nine majestic Holy Mountains towered ahead, surrounding a massive abyss in the center. It was shrouded in mist, making its true form unclear, but one could feel a terrifying fluctuation that made heaven and earth tremble.

Along the way, An Miaoyi saw many Divine Medicines rarely seen in the outside world.

Some ancient trees hung with crystal-clear fruits emitting an enticing fragrance; some grass grew Spiritual Plants shaped like true Dragons, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon.

Normally, she would have been extremely excited, but in this environment, she didn't even have the courage to take a second look.

Because she felt many terrifying auras lurking deep within the vegetation.

Those were definitely not ordinary beasts, but exotic species that had lived for countless years.

Strangely, however, after sensing Ye Xuan's aura, these terrifying creatures all quieted down, not even daring to breathe loudly, allowing the group to pass through.

Finally, they arrived above the abyss.

This was the place surrounded by the nine Holy Mountains, the core area of the Ancient Forbidden Land.

Ahead, beneath several vigorous ancient trees, there was a massive bluestone.

Beside the bluestone sat a figure.

The figure was tall and burly, covered in thick golden fur, his face obscured.

Thick Immortal Gold chains were wrapped around his hands and feet, engraved with complex Dao patterns that flickered with a cold, piercing light.

He just sat there quietly, without any movement.

But the aura radiating from him caused the very world to freeze.

It was a pressure that stood above all living beings, countless times more terrifying than the heavenly might Ye Xuan faced during his Undergoing Tribulation earlier.

With just one glance.

An Miaoyi felt as if her Soul was going to be frozen; her legs went weak, and she couldn't stand steadily at all.

"Ma... Ma..."

Her teeth chattered, and she couldn't even finish a complete sentence.

This was an existence comparable to a Great Emperor!

In this era without an emperor, such a figure was the synonym for invincibility.

With just a flick of his finger, the entire Eastern Wasteland would sink.

An Miaoyi's heart was filled with despair.

She thought she was going to meet her end here today.

Against such an existence, even Ye Xuan would likely...

However.

Just when she thought she was doomed.

Ye Xuan, beside her, let go of Nannan's hand and stepped forward.

A casual smile was on his face.

Ye Xuan raised his hand and waved at the terrifying golden-furred monster.

"Brother, I'm back."

His voice echoed above the silent abyss, sounding exceptionally clear.

"I brought some friends back for a visit. Tone down your aura a bit so you don't scare them."

As he spoke, Ye Xuan flipped his wrist and took out a sealed wine jar from his Sea of Bitterness.

It was something he had pilfered from the Lihuo Sect's treasury earlier.

Although it wasn't some peerless divine brew, it had been buried for many years and had a rich aroma.

He tossed it casually; the wine jar traced a parabola and flew steadily toward the golden-furred monster.

An Miaoyi's eyes widened, her heart nearly jumping out of her throat.

That was the Dominator of the Forbidden Ground!

You call him brother? And you're telling him to tone it down?

This was practically flirting with death!

But the expected rage did not occur.

The golden-furred monster, who had been sitting as still as a statue, moved the moment the wine jar flew over.

A large hand covered in golden fur rose and steadily caught the wine jar.

The Immortal Gold chain wrapped around his arm made a crisp clanking sound.

The Great Completion Holy Body slapped open the seal, and a rich wine aroma wafted out.

He didn't drink it immediately; instead, he turned his head, and the eyes hidden beneath the golden fur glanced at Ye Xuan.

In that gaze, there was no killing intent; instead, it held a hint of helplessness.

"You brat."

A low, raspy voice sounded.

"At least you have a bit of a conscience, knowing to bring me something to drink after going out."

The Great Completion Holy Body tilted his head back and gulped down several large mouthfuls.

The liquid flowed down the corners of his mouth, wetting the golden fur on his chest.

He set down the wine jar, wiped his mouth, and looked at Ye Xuan again.

"Although this wine is a bit subpar, for the sake of your thoughtfulness, I won't hold it against you for bringing outsiders in."

Ye Xuan smiled and walked to a spot not far from him.

"As long as you don't mind, Brother. Next time I go to the Central State, I'll get you some imperial wine from the Imperial Dynasty to taste."

The Great Completion Holy Body snorted, seemingly not caring much about the promise.