Chapter 1696: Chapter 1735: The End of the Martial Path

Hmm?

Jiang Fan’s eyebrows suddenly arched, and he couldn’t hide the excitement in his eyes: "Is it that feathered garment?"

Green Pearl was also extremely happy and said, "That’s right!"

"It is woven from the feathers of the Great Angel, containing the power of laws. Wearing it makes one unafraid of chaotic void currents and able to fly freely in the void."

"I once saw a painting in a relic, depicting a group of angels wearing feathered garments soaring freely in the void."

"In the future, my husband can also fly in the void like an angel."

Jiang Fan was beyond words with joy.

Putting aside disputes with Qiqi to jointly explore this storage device was truly a wise decision.

Of course, all thanks to Green Pearl’s guidance.

Otherwise, Qiqi would definitely have taken the advantage.

He embraced Green Pearl and kissed her forehead: "You did a great job this time. What reward would you like?"

Green Pearl’s face turned red, and she said, "I don’t want a reward, just being with my husband is enough."

"I’ll do whatever you ask me to do, I listen to my husband."

Jiang Fan was moved at heart; Green Pearl had given him all her heart.

Such a girl, how could he bear to let her down?

At this moment.

The Ancient Wilderness Hunting Ground shook slightly.

In the sky, the last grain of sand in the giant hourglass fell.

The hunting time in the Ancient Wilderness Hunting Ground had ended.

The lazy voice of the hunting ground’s owner appeared, unsurprisingly.

"Hunting is over."

"Eighty-three participants, forty-eight survivors—a larger casualty rate than the previous session, but more interesting than any session before."

"Now announcing the results, first place, Jiang Fan from Central Earth."

"Reward: one Peace Monument."

With that.

A small, silvery gleaming monument about the size of a palm fell from the sky and landed before Jiang Fan’s feet.

Jiang Fan quickly looked over and was slightly stunned.

The material of the silver stele is a very ordinary artifact refining material, available at any sect in Central Earth.

Could a silver stele made of such a material deter ancient dark creatures from invading?

He looked at the words engraved on the silver stele and was stunned again.

"Scram."

Yes, the word engraved on it was "Scram."

And it was scrawled as if drunkenly, written carelessly, extremely perfunctory.

Jiang Fan was speechless; is this the Peace Monument that the strong from the Hundred Realms of All Heavens contend for?

Its appearance was, to say the least, vastly different from the high-end image he imagined.

Until he picked up the Peace Monument.

When he touched it, he finally sensed its extraordinary nature; a formidable majesty surged from the stele, compelling him to bow in reverence.

This, this is indeed the Peace Monument!

The lazy voice of the hunting ground owner continued: "Placed at the center of a world, it can deter ancient dark creatures from invading."

"Its effect lasts only up to a thousand years, just enough to prevent one invasion."

Jiang Fan pondered while holding the Peace Monument.

After a while, he stroked his chin and said, "If I take it to a still-warring world, could it also scare off ancient dark creatures?"

The hunting ground owner was stunned for a moment before saying, "In theory, yes."

"But no one has done it, as taking it to another world requires being prepared for it not to be brought back."

Jiang Fan’s eyes gleamed with delight: "So, I can make a fortune... oh, maintain world peace one more time?"

The hunting ground owner fell silent.

He had the impulse to crack open Jiang Fan’s head to see its inner workings.

A very strong impulse.

After a long pause, the hunting ground owner took a deep breath and said, "Congratulations on becoming the first in this year’s Ancient Wilderness Hunt."

"And congratulations, you now qualify for the Ultimate Hunt."

"However, whether you choose to participate is up to you. If you wish, I’ll give you a Hunting Token."

"If not, there’s no coercion."

Hmm?

Jiang Fan was surprised; was there a higher-level hunt beyond the Ancient Wilderness Hunt?

He asked, "Is the Ultimate Hunt also about hunting ancient dark creatures?"

The hunting ground owner fell silent for a moment before slowly saying, "You are the prey yourselves."

You?

Jiang Fan’s heart trembled; was the Ancient Wilderness Hunt not the only hunt?

Were there other first-place winners in other places’ Ancient Wilderness Hunts?

After thinking, he asked, "Where is the hunting ground?"

The hunting ground owner suddenly became serious: "Everywhere you can see is a battlefield."

Meaning, the entire world is the hunting ground?

Jiang Fan slowly frowned, "What is the reward?"

The Peace Monument was already in hand; he couldn’t figure out why to join a higher-level hunt.

The hunting ground owner emphatically uttered four words:

"Martial Path Zenith."

Jiang Fan’s eyes slowly widened.

What is the Martial Path Zenith?

Saint Realm?

Apparently not just that!

Could a single hunt really send him to the Martial Path Zenith?

The Void Ancient Tree was only to escort him to the Saint Realm.

"Will you accept or forfeit?"

"Reminder, only one can survive the Ultimate Hunt; the rest will die, far crueler than the Ancient Wilderness Hunt."

Jiang Fan’s heart shook, and he asked, "Can the qualification be transferred to another before the start?"

The hunting ground owner said, "If the token approves, it can be transferred."

Only then did Jiang Fan rest assured and decisively said, "Please give it to me!"

"Alright."

A fist-sized crystal fell.

Jiang Fan grabbed it and, upon closer inspection, found it to be crystal clear, with a silhouette of a flame inside.

He showed a peculiar expression.

The hunting ground owner said, "No need to be surprised."

"It’s a material you cannot understand, not understanding is fine."

"When the flame inside ignites, you have won."

The peculiar expression didn’t fade from Jiang Fan’s face.

Because the peculiarity didn’t come from the material.

But because... he already had an identical crystal!

Moreover, inside it, there was a pale moon-white flame.

It wasn’t just ignited; it was much more vibrant than the current flame!

That was a relic left by his mother.

Jiang Fan fell into great confusion.

Why was the relic his mother left him the token for the Ultimate Hunt?

Who was she?

Where was she now?

"Any more questions?" the hunting ground owner asked.

Jiang Fan snapped back to reality, suppressing the waves in his heart, and said, "No more."

The hunting ground owner looked at the others and said, "Congratulations on surviving; each choose a small gift."

Suddenly, streaks of white light appeared on the sky, each containing an item.

Jiang Fan looked up, his heart skipping a beat.

Because he saw Seventh Grade Great Pill, even higher-grade Great Pills, Enlightenment Fruit, and Spiritual Artifacts exuding astonishing pressure.

Green Pearl joyfully said, "Husband, I’ll get you the Enlightenment Fruit."

Jiang Fan quickly held her back and said, "Don’t waste the opportunity!"

Thinking they were truly small gifts, he was astonished to find each item surprisingly incredible.

His gaze swept around and found a drop of ink-black blood emitting a terrifying spiritual pressure.

It had the same rhythm as the Ten Thousand Spirits Ancestor Blood of the Demon Race.

However, this drop contained a fearsome Yin Qi.

No doubt, it was most likely the blood of the Hell Realm Master.

It would be incredibly beneficial for Green Pearl to enhance her Asura Talent.

"Get that drop of blood!"