Chapter 534: Recognizing Identity

On the other side, under the lead of the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor, Wu Yifan soon arrived at a certain location within the Eight Barren Territories.

In fact, at the moment the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor had made his move, Wu Yifan was confident he could break free from the control and flee.

However, He sensed no malice from the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor, so He allowed the Emperor to take Him away.

In his past life, the Ancient God Emperor was, after all, a super powerhouse at the God-Emperor Peak; being able to discern whether the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor harbored ill intent was well within his capabilities.

After coming to a stop, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor looked at Wu Yifan with an incredibly solemn expression and spoke.

"Alright, now let's talk about your identity. What exactly is your background, Wu Yifan?"

Hearing the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor's words, Wu Yifan's face remained perfectly calm as he replied in a flat tone.

"Senior Eight Desolations, shouldn't you have seen through it already? I am just an ordinary Heavenly God."

Upon hearing this, the corner of the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor's mouth couldn't help but twitch. He would have to be a fool to believe Wu Yifan's words; could an ordinary Heavenly God Cultivate to this level within ten thousand years?

Could an ordinary Heavenly God defeat the Disciple he had painstakingly nurtured? Could an ordinary Heavenly God prevent even him from peering into his secrets?

Shaking his head, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor continued in a heavy tone.

"Little Friend Wu, let's set aside the matter of your background for now. I want to ask you one thing: did you Seal something within the Eight Desolations Divine Realm?"

As the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor's words fell, Wu Yifan instantly recalled that great mountain Sealed within the Eight Desolations Divine Realm. Remembering the terrifying aura that mountain had given him, Wu Yifan's expression became extremely solemn.

But after a long silence, he still shook his head and said, "Senior Eight Desolations, I don't know what you're talking about."

Hearing this, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor was slightly taken aback, then said in a flat tone.

"If Little Friend Wu did not make a move to Seal anything today, then let this matter end here. I won't ask further."

However, the instant the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor finished speaking, he suddenly moved in the next second. His speed was so great that Wu Yifan didn't even have time to react.

By the time Wu Yifan reacted, the Ancient Desolate Bell had already automatically protected his body, blocking the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor's attack.

The moment he saw the Ancient Desolate Bell, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor's heart skipped a beat because he recognized it.

In a flash, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor retreated to a safe distance. Wu Yifan's expression was extremely solemn as he prepared to flee. In his past life, he had known the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor; it was impossible for the other party not to recognize his Ancient Desolate Bell.

The next second, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor spoke, his tone quite grave.

"The Ancient Desolate Bell? Who exactly are you?"

"Having seen the Ancient Desolate Bell, can you still not guess my identity?"

Wu Yifan let out a cold laugh.

"You are the Ancient God Emperor!"

Hearing Wu Yifan's words, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor understood instantly. Wu Yifan was the Ancient God Emperor. The reason he couldn't see through Wu Yifan's origins was partly because of the Ancient Desolate Bell's protection and partly because of Wu Yifan's Destiny.

Knowing that Wu Yifan was the Ancient God Emperor, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor realized that he most likely wouldn't be able to take Wu Yifan down.

Although he didn't know why the current Wu Yifan only had the cultivation of the Early Stage Heavenly God, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor wasn't so foolish as to think a powerhouse of this level wouldn't have prepared a backup plan for himself.

If he were to strike, there would be no benefit other than offending the Ancient God Emperor.

Thus, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor spoke directly in the next second.

"Desolate Antiquity, I do not wish to be your enemy. I was merely curious about your identity. Now that I know you are Desolate Antiquity, there is no need for us to fight, is there?"

Hearing this, Wu Yifan was silent for a while before looking up and saying, "Acceptable."

Although he didn't know if the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor would reveal his existence, Wu Yifan knew very well that he probably couldn't stay in the Wan Guang Sect for much longer. He would leave the Wan Guang Sect after his Breakthrough to God King.

Furthermore, according to his memories, that God Realm was likely about to open. In his past life, he had missed the chance to enter by the time he learned of it. Since he could make it this time, he wouldn't let it slip away again.

After confirming Wu Yifan's identity, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor's attitude suddenly became much friendlier. After all, the Wu Yifan before him was once a super powerhouse at the God-Emperor Peak in his past life.

Though he didn't know why the Ancient God Emperor's cultivation had fallen to the Early Stage Heavenly God, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor knew this wasn't an issue he should pry into. The Ancient God Emperor's talent was right there; returning to the God-Emperor Peak in the future would not be difficult.

What he could do now was to befriend the Ancient God Emperor. When the Ancient God Emperor returned to his Peak, he might even be able to give him a hand.

Thinking of this, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor directly took out the xuanyuan fruit without another word.

"Desolate Antiquity, you must have come to participate in the Thousand Sect Competition for this xuanyuan fruit. Here."

Seeing the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor hand him the xuanyuan fruit, Wu Yifan did not hesitate for long and quickly accepted it.

After handing the xuanyuan fruit to Wu Yifan, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor remembered something and looked at Wu Yifan with a solemn expression to ask again.

"Although I know it's presumptuous, I still want to ask: Desolate Antiquity, did you really not do anything in the Eight Desolations Divine Realm?"

Looking at the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor's manner, Wu Yifan understood in his heart. It was likely that the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor was related to that thing in the Eight Desolations Divine Realm. After thinking for a moment, Wu Yifan spoke up.

"Just now, I did indeed Seal some things within the Eight Desolations Divine Realm, but I need to know: what exactly is your relationship with that thing inside? Furthermore, what is the origin of that thing?"

Hearing this, the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor's expression was filled with hesitation and conflict. But after a long time, he sighed.

"So be it, so be it. If it were anyone else, I would certainly not speak of it, but who else could it be but you, Desolate Antiquity?"

Soon, Wu Yifan learned everything from the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor, including the origins of the Eight Desolations Divine Realm.

And upon hearing the origins of the Eight Desolations Divine Realm, as well as the background of that thing inside and its relationship with the Eight Desolations Divine Emperor, Wu Yifan's expression suddenly became incredibly solemn. Clearly, this matter had exceeded His expectations.

"Fellow Daoist Eight Desolations, are you sure everything you've said is true?"

Hearing this, Fellow Daoist Eight Desolations couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh and said, "Desolate Antiquity, I truly have no reason to lie to you."

Suddenly, both fell silent. Because of that thing inside, even Wu Yifan—even the Ancient God Emperor of his past life—would find it exceptionally troublesome.