Primordial Star Scripture-Chapter 975 - 925: Ancient Forbidden Grounds and Ancient Temple Spirit Fire

Cai Xiao'er was only eleven or twelve years old, still a little girl.

She wore a purple dress. Although young, with her figure still showing hints of childishness, her fair skin, rosy lips, pearl-like teeth, and bright, spirited eyes already made her a budding beauty.

Between her brows was the distinct crimson mark unique to the "Nine Flames Clan," one of the five supreme clans of the "True Spirit Divine Kingdom." Her large eyes and long fluttering lashes gave her an especially lively charm whenever she blinked playfully at Ye Chen.

At this moment, Ye Chen gazed at Cai Xiao'er, utterly shocked!

Firstly, Ye Chen had been deeply impressed by this little girl the first time he met her.

Back then, at the "Ten Thousand Spirits Medicine Pavilion," none of the recruited martial artists—whether even the Upper Immortal Divine Venerables—noticed her presence, except Ye Chen.

At that moment, Cai Xiao'er pointed out that Ye Chen possessed "Polar Sky Level" flames.

It must be noted that no one else had discovered the flames he carried, yet Cai Xiao'er, merely a martial artist at the True God Realm, managed to identify them—an observation which had astonished Ye Chen immensely.

Ye Chen felt that this little girl was even more peculiar than her elder sister, Cai Meng'er.

Since then, Ye Chen had kept an eye on this strange little girl.

Cai Xiao'er told him back then that she would find him in a few days, only to never follow through, leading Ye Chen to assume she'd forgotten.

Who would have thought she'd suddenly appear at this moment?

Even more surprising were her words.

"I guessed correctly, Ye Chen brother. You all indeed encountered the 'Heavenly Cauldron Transformation'!"

"Moreover, Ye Chen brother, you're truly impressive, to not only escape the crisis of the 'Heavenly Cauldron Transformation' but also obtain the 'Ancient Heavenly Cauldron Order'!"

The mention of the "Heavenly Cauldron Transformation" caused Ye Chen to immediately recall that "Fiery Red Cauldron."

As for that "Ancient Heavenly Cauldron Order," it was most likely the "Fire Red Token" he obtained from the Divine Light Cluster!

By this time, Ye Chen had already flown away from the northern region where the "Fiery Red Cauldron" resided, keeping the "Fire Red Token" inside his Ice Snow Jade Pendant. Yet now Cai Xiao'er referred to both objects, suggesting she knew the true secret of the "Fiery Red Cauldron" and had somehow identified the "Fire Red Token" hidden on him!

This naturally filled Ye Chen with extreme astonishment.

As Ye Chen was still processing his shock, Cai Xiao'er stepped out from the flying boat, giggling, and directly flew toward him.

The little girl was just tall enough to reach Ye Chen's chest.

Seeing Ye Chen's slightly surprised expression, she smiled and said, "Ye Chen brother must have many questions. Let me settle some things first, and then I'll explain everything to you properly."

After that, Cai Xiao'er turned her gaze toward the two thousand recruited martial artists gathered behind Ye Chen.

"Something big has happened."

"Our 'Ten Thousand Spirits Medicine Pavilion' plans to gather herbs across the eight regions have been canceled entirely. If anyone wishes to return to the Divine Kingdom's capital, 'Haotian Divine City,' Elder Yao will help escort you back."

"If you want to act independently instead, you may do so now."

As Cai Xiao'er spoke, the seven-star sovereign Elder Yao, who had arrived along with her on the Ultimate Heavenly Artifact flying boat, also spoke up, "Anyone returning to the capital, board the flying boat now."

Boom!

Both Cai Xiao'er's and Elder Yao's declarations sent waves of shock among the group of recruited martial artists.

Something big had truly happened?

The herb-gathering mission was abruptly canceled?!

All of them had been prepared to follow the "Ten Thousand Spirits Medicine Pavilion" to the eight regions—whether to journey further or earn some rewards.

Who would have thought the plan would terminate at the very first herb-gathering site?

Many of the martial artists instinctively linked Cai Xiao'er's words to the explosive emergence of Divine Light in the sky and the "Fiery Red Cauldron!"

However, with a seven-star sovereign present, none dared to probe deeper.

Those wishing to return to Haotian Divine City headed toward the flying boat, while others hesitated briefly before flying off alone.

"Ye Chen companion, what plans do you have?" Kuang Meng asked after some deliberation, walking up to Ye Chen with a questioning look.

Ye Chen glanced toward Cai Xiao'er and smiled. "Kuang Meng companion, this is where we part ways. I probably have other matters to attend to."

Cai Xiao'er mentioned she would soon clarify all the details.

No matter what this little girl intended to say, now that the herb-gathering plan was terminated, Ye Chen could no longer accompany the group to reach his desired "Nine Lotus Holy Mountain." Thus, he would have to find a way to travel solely toward the direction of the "Extreme Spirit Sea."

Returning to the Divine Kingdom's capital? Ye Chen dismissed the idea.

He had to either act on his own or discover what Cai Xiao'er truly had in store.

Upon hearing Ye Chen's thoughts, Kuang Meng glanced at both Cai Xiao'er and the seven-star sovereign before stepping forward and saluting Ye Chen with a fist bow. He then returned to the flying boat.

Kuang Meng recognized that this remarkable "Ye Chen companion" he'd encountered by chance would likely remain an elusive figure in the future.

Not just Kuang Meng—several other recruited martial artists also bid farewell to Ye Chen with respectful gestures before departing.

Ye Chen had previously saved their lives, and now, at the moment of parting, they felt reluctance as well.

The martial artists' reverence for Ye Chen did not escape Cai Xiao'er's notice. Her sparkling eyes shone a little brighter.

Moments later, over two thousand martial artists either left independently or boarded the flying boat.

Finally, the seven-star sovereign piloted the flying boat, heading directly back to Haotian Divine City.

In the vast sky, only Ye Chen and Cai Xiao'er remained.

"Little girl, can you now tell me what you know?"

"Also, where are your elder sister Cai Meng'er and the other martial artists from the 'Ten Thousand Spirits Medicine Pavilion?' Why didn't they return with you? Where are they now?"

Ye Chen questioned the little girl standing before him.

Cai Xiao'er stood on her tiptoes and looked up at Ye Chen, smiling gently. "Ye Chen brother, do you have seventeen Divine Light Clusters? Did you recognize one of them and reveal a 'Fire Red Token'?"

Staring at the little girl's eyes, Ye Chen nodded. "Little girl, it seems like you really know something about the Fiery Red Cauldron."

"I've been wondering what the 'Fire Red Token' represents and how to utilize the remaining seventeen Divine Light Clusters."

Extending his palm, Ye Chen summoned forth the seventeen Divine Light Clusters he stored, which hovered before him. Even the "Fire Red Token" appeared amidst them.

Ye Chen sensed an innate closeness from Cai Xiao'er—thus chose not to hide anything from her regarding the Divine Light Clusters.

As the seventeen Divine Light Clusters unfolded before Ye Chen, Cai Xiao'er's radiant eyes exuded an even greater brilliance. "Amazing! I never expected this 'Dark Swamp Star' to produce two 'Heaven Cauldrons!'"

"Ye Chen brother, your seventeen Divine Light Clusters offer our 'Nine Flames Clan' seventeen additional opportunities to enter the 'Ancient Forbidden Grounds!'"

"Ancient Forbidden Grounds?!" Ye Chen exclaimed in shock.

Ye Chen was no stranger to the term "Ancient Forbidden Grounds!"

Back in the Lin Family, eight sovereigns had entrusted Ye Chen with a "True Spirit Atlas."

The atlas—created as those eight sovereigns traversed the "True Spirit Divine Kingdom"—mapped its territories in detail.

Ye Chen had reviewed it previously. On the route from the Divine Kingdom's capital to his destination—the "Extreme Spirit Sea"—three of the eight deadly forbidden zones and two of the nine holy mountains stood marked.

The "Nine Lotus Holy Mountain," where "Ten Thousand Spirits Medicine Pavilion" originally planned their herb gathering mission, was among the two holy mountains along the way.

The "Ancient Forbidden Grounds" referenced by Cai Xiao'er was one of the three deadly forbidden zones along the route toward his destination!

Ye Chen hadn't expected the abrupt cancellation of their herb-gathering plan would steer the conversation toward the "Ancient Forbidden Grounds!"

"Doesn't this 'Fire Red Token' grant entry into the 'Ancient Forbidden Grounds'?"

"And yet, the 'Ancient Forbidden Grounds' is widely recognized as one of the eight deadly forbidden zones in the 'True Spirit Divine Kingdom.' In the 'True Spirit Atlas,' the eight sovereigns clearly advised never to attempt entry. They warned even nine-star sovereigns risk falling there—a reputation that earned the zone its label as a deadly forbidden land! Could it be that the 'Nine Flames Clan' possesses methods for entering this land safely?"

"Is this somehow tied to the 'Fire Red Token' I obtained?"

Ye Chen deliberated inwardly.

As Ye Chen speculated, Cai Xiao'er finally began explaining everything in detail to him.

"Ye Chen brother, our 'True Spirit Divine Kingdom' consists of five advanced life clans: 'Blood Wing Clan,' 'Nine Flames Clan,' 'Wind God Clan,' 'Extreme Spirit Clan,' and 'Ten Thousand Blades Clan.' Surely Ye Chen brother knows this, right?"

Ye Chen nodded.

He had already learned about the Divine Kingdom's five advanced clans from the "Heavenly Spirit Rankings" and knew the "General Yinsha" he sought belonged to the "Extreme Spirit Clan."

Cai Xiao'er carried on, "These five clans form the 'True Spirit Divine Kingdom's' five supreme clans, controlling countless resources throughout the realm."

"My sister and I belong to the 'Nine Flames Clan,' ranked second among the five supreme clans."

"Although my family is merely a branch of the 'Nine Flames Clan,' my father, a nine-star sovereign, holds considerable influence in the clan, granting us significant resources."

"For instance, the 'Ten Thousand Spirits Medicine Pavilion' and our herb-gathering mission cover eight exclusive regions. Aside from the 'Nine Lotus Holy Mountain,' seven regions are solely controlled by our clan—allowing us unparalleled access to places like the 'Dark Swamp Star' for harvesting spiritual medicines."

"Of course, our clan's resources extend far beyond these seven herb-gathering zones to many other planetary domains."

"However, the 'Ancient Forbidden Grounds' I mentioned is a unique territory—it belongs to no clan or faction!" frёewebηovel.cѳm

"To the masses of the 'True Spirit Divine Kingdom,' it is a deadly forbidden land. Even seven-star or nine-star sovereigns risk perishing in its depths."

"Yet what remains unknown to many is the 'Ancient Forbidden Grounds' conceal a tremendous secret. Our 'Nine Flames Clan' and the top-ranked 'Blood Wing Clan' alone hold the methods enabling safe access!"

"Both the 'Nine Flames Clan' and 'Blood Wing Clan' share natural ties to 'Divine Fire.'"

"Within the 'Ancient Forbidden Grounds,' Divine Fires are abundant—even at the Mystic Heavenly Level, and there's an impressive collection of Polar Sky Level fires too."

"Most famed among them is the 'Ancient Temple Spirit Fire.' Since its emergence, it has ranked third on the universe's 'Extreme Heaven Divine Fire List,' and yet nobody has claimed it!"