At this moment, it was not just Ye Fan who was experiencing illusions; in fact, everyone’s mind was filled with them.
What they saw varied from person to person, yet there were striking similarities among them.
Some revealed desires that had long been buried deep within their hearts, while others fell into their inner demons, screaming as if possessed.
Of course, those with formidable strength like the Wanjin Dragon Emperor, the Four Ancestors, Jin Shan, Dugu Laomo, Frog King, and Wuma Changkong, as well as the Azure Wave Emperor, were not so easily overwhelmed.
Yet even they stood still, concentrating their efforts to resist the illusions while also fending off the invasion of the Zither Sound.
Although Ye Fan's strength was lacking, he had once been a Divine Emperor in his previous life.
Now that his memories had awakened, how powerful could his spirit and will be?
In an instant, he cast aside all the illusions in his mind.
Even the Zither Sound that echoed continuously in his head could not disturb his consciousness under the control of his strong will.
Seeing Wuma Xian'er and Nangong Xuandie seemingly trapped in a daze, Ye Fan furrowed his brow. Compared to other powerful figures, their strength was clearly much weaker.
It was only natural that they could not resist the invasion of the Zither Sound.
Ye Fan's gaze turned toward the Celestial Zither in the attic.
It was clear that the spread of the Zither Sound was due to the actions of the Four Ancestors and Jin Shan, who triggered the Restrictions surrounding the Celestial Zither, causing it to erupt with the Zither Sound.
As for why this happened, Ye Fan believed it must have been a measure set up by the Heavenly Sword Emperor during his lifetime. It seemed intended to test the strength and willpower of those who entered the Immortal Mansion. If one could not even pass this trial, then obtaining the treasures within would be out of the question.
To stop the Zither Sound and awaken everyone, Ye Fan understood that he needed to break the Restrictions next to the Celestial Zither and collect it.
At that moment, the two mutated Red Koi had already been jointly slaughtered by Azure Wave Emperor and Dugu Laomo when the Zither Sound rang out.
"This Restriction beside the Celestial Artifact is something I can easily break, but if I stand out too much, I will inevitably attract attention," Ye Fan hesitated.
If he did not collect the Celestial Zither, Wuma Xian'er and Nangong Xuandie might completely lose their senses. However, if he were able to maintain his clarity while collecting the Celestial Artifact, it would surely draw the notice of those powerful figures.
Moreover, if he were to collect the Celestial Artifact so easily, he might end up being targeted later on.
Just as Ye Fan was in doubt, a glimmer suddenly shone in the eyes of both Wanjin Dragon Emperor and Frog King.
In the next moment, almost simultaneously, the two figures flashed into the attic.
"Bang!"
The Frog King struck casually, instantly breaking the restrictions within the attic.
The Wanjin Dragon Emperor reached out effortlessly and grasped the Celestial Zither in his hand.
"Indeed, it is a Celestial Artifact!"
Holding the Celestial Zither, the Wanjin Dragon Emperor sensed its essence briefly before decisively putting it away without hesitation.
The Frog King did not attempt to seize it; instead, he casually remarked, "I'll let you have this Celestial Zither for now. I shall take my leave first."
With that, the Frog King led the already awakened Seductive Fox Demon King and Azure Phoenix Demon King to continue flashing forward toward the celestial estate.
The Celestial Palace of the Sky was vast, filled with an overwhelming abundance of Celestial Essence.
Before their eyes lay a sea of white mist, and soon the figures of the Frog King and his companions vanished from sight.
The Wanjin Dragon Emperor glanced at them but did not intervene.
Letting the Frog King depart was preferable; keeping him nearby would only pose a significant threat. Even the Wanjin Dragon Emperor had to exercise caution.
With the Celestial Zither taken by the Wanjin Dragon Emperor, the sound of the zither indeed dissipated.
Four Ancestors took a deep look at the Wanjin Dragon Emperor and the already departed Frog King, silently thinking, "Indeed, both the Wanjin Dragon Emperor and the Frog King possess strength far beyond my own."
Following Four Ancestors, Wuma Changkong, Azure Wave Emperor, Dugu Laomo, Jin Shan, Baili Qinghong, and others gradually returned to their original states.
The others seemed a bit dazed but were also slowly recovering without any major issues.
Ye Fan had maintained a clear consciousness even before the Wanjin Dragon Emperor and the Frog King. However, at this moment, he still pretended to be like everyone else, staring blankly ahead while occasionally mumbling something under his breath.
"Xian'er, Ye Fan, are you not waking up yet?"
Seeing this, Wuma Changkong pointed out three fingers in succession. Three streams of spiritual energy surged into the minds of Ye Fan, Wuma Xian'er, and Nangong Xuandie.
"What an amazing sound of the zither!"
Wuma Xian'er instantly woke up, unable to help but glance at Ye Fan with lingering fear.
"What happened? Why is my head buzzing?" Ye Fan feigned a slow awakening, rubbing his head.
Nangong Xuandie’s face was also filled with deep shock at that moment.
Soon after, the others gradually regained their senses as well.
"Since everyone has entered the Immortal Mansion, let's all be cautious from here on!" The Wanjin Dragon Emperor scanned the crowd and then called out, "Aotian, Aohe, Aoguang, let’s go."
Aotian, Aohe, and Aoguang were the three God-Slaying Stage powerhouses from the Ten Thousand Seas Dragon Palace. Upon hearing the words, they all nodded and followed closely behind the Wanjin Dragon Emperor, making their way directly into the Celestial Palace.
"We should go too!"
Inside the Celestial Palace, even a moment's delay could mean missing out on numerous treasures.
In an instant, the strong figures from various factions, just regaining their senses, stepped in from all directions into the palace.
Ye Fan, Wuma Changkong, and their group did not linger either.
The interior of the Celestial Palace was vast, as if it were not merely a palace but an entirely different realm.
Countless paths led to Rome, with no end in sight.
Yet even so, within the palace, everyone would inevitably encounter one another.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
As Ye Fan and Wuma Changkong raced forward at high speed within the palace, an incredibly violent rumbling sound suddenly echoed ahead.
"Is someone fighting?"
Ye Fan and the others were momentarily taken aback.
"Let’s go check it out." Wuma Changkong swiftly moved forward.
No one would strike without reason; once a battle commenced, it was certain that treasures were at stake.
Indeed, when Wuma Changkong stepped forward, a deep shock instantly appeared in his eyes.
Before him lay what resembled a small trading market, filled with various Celestial Artifacts.
Swords, spears, blades, halberds, celestial garments, and armor—everything one could imagine was present.
Each Celestial Artifact radiated with dazzling Celestial Light.
Ye Fan and Wuma Xian'er followed closely behind Wuma Changkong, their eyes also reflecting profound astonishment.
Ye Fan gazed ahead, his eyes sparkling with brilliance as if he could penetrate the layers of white mist and see deep into the distance.
"This outer court of the celestial mansion holds so many Celestial Artifacts; it seems designed to incite slaughter and competition!"
Within this celestial mansion were layers of Restrictions and barriers, including some hidden methods meant to create illusions and mislead people.
Yet Ye Fan saw through it all; however, he chose not to expose the truth.
Suddenly, as everyone was lost in thought, a beam of Heavenly Sword light sliced through the air.
"Jin Shan, you’re seeking death."
Wuma Changkong suddenly shouted in anger, waving his hand to unleash the Demon-Slaying Finger, directly targeting the sword light that Jin Shan had unleashed.
"Boom!"
The power of the Demon-Slaying Finger collided with the force of Jin Shan's strike, instantly creating a chaotic whirlwind that exploded outward.
"Now's the time!"
Taking advantage of everyone's attention being drawn to Jin Shan, a faint spiritual light suddenly flickered in front of Ye Fan. He let out a scream, and his figure shot sideways at lightning speed.
"Bang!"
The terrifying sword energy and the destructive force unleashed by the Demon-Slaying Finger instantly shattered a clone of Ye Fan.
As for Ye Fan's true self, he had already appeared far away.
With lightning speed, he set up dozens of concealment Restrictions around himself to mask his presence and aura.
However, Wuma Changkong and Wuma Xian'er were both left stunned, staring at the shattered clone of Ye Fan.
Nangong Xuandie and Lang Sun Chuan were equally frozen in disbelief.
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