Chapter 772 The Schemer

In the distant depths of the void.

Di Mo Shen was currently restless, for he knew that he and Yun Fan had become enemies.

This was a terrifying situation.

It was inevitable that Yun Fan would kill him, but he didn't know if Yun Fan could find him, even though he had concealed all his aura.

Once Yun Fan found him, he would not be far from death.

He had not expected that in this era, they, these top powerhouses, who should have roamed the world freely and been invincible,

Had now become veritable prey.

This was a very tumultuous situation for him; Yun Fan had already gained a foothold.

Unless the Ten Perfect Elder made a move,

No one would be Yun Fan's opponent.

While they were not paying attention, Yun Fan had grown to a level they could not even dream of reaching.

This was an incredible thing.

If he had known this would happen, he would have killed Yun Fan even if he couldn't obtain the Heaven-Seizing Fortune.

Unexpectedly, at this very moment, Yun Fan's aura was closing in, enveloping him from all sides.

"What a terrifying aura, he has indeed come!"

Di Mo Shen sighed, realizing that at this point, he could only give it his all and fight.

Otherwise, he could only wait to die.

"Di Mo Shen, you can't escape, why hide like this?"

Yun Fan sneered, looking at Di Mo Shen.

Di Mo Shen sighed, "I didn't expect that even after hiding so deeply, you still found me!"

"You shouldn't have tried to deal with me!"

Yun Fan said, "Bing Mo Shen is upright and helped me from the beginning, and never tried to harm me later!"

"I've given him half of the fortune I obtained!"

"But you won't get such treatment, because you will surely die!"

Upon hearing this, Di Mo Shen said, "I never regret my decisions, neither before nor now!"

"Very well!"

Yun Fan said, "If you don't regret it, then hand over your life to me!"

"My life may not be worth much, but it depends on whether you have the opportunity to take it!"

Di Mo Shen elevated his strength to its peak.

As the strongest among the Four Great Demon Gods,

He always maintained his pride.

Now, Yun Fan had refined the Heaven-Seizing Fortune.

And had reached the pinnacle of attainment.

Therefore, even Di Mo Shen was merely a minor character in front of him.

At this moment, Yun Fan said, "Di Mo Shen, it's not that I'm looking down on you!"

"If you can withstand three moves from me, I will let you go!"

"Is that so?"

Di Mo Shen scoffed, "You think too highly of yourself. While I admit I'm no match for you!"

"But to defeat me in three moves is a fool's dream!"

"Let alone three moves, ten moves would be no problem!"

Although he admitted his inferiority in skill, he refused to accept Yun Fan's insult.

"Just three moves, not even one more will be needed!"

Upon hearing Yun Fan's continued taunts, Di Mo Shen became utterly enraged.

"Show me whatever means you have, I won't fear you!"

With that, he resolutely stood before Yun Fan.

"Good, I shall oblige you!"

As soon as his voice fell, Yun Fan unleashed a full-powered strike.

Bang!

Even though Di Mo Shen tried his best to block Yun Fan's punch,

His shield shattered instantly.

Bang!

After a loud crash,

"Pfft!"

Di Mo Shen spat out a mouthful of blood, his body weakened. It was only one move,

And he was almost beaten to death.

If his shield hadn't absorbed seventy to eighty percent of Yun Fan's power, he might have perished long ago.

Yun Fan's strength was truly an unshakeable presence.

He had originally thought he could fight Yun Fan to a draw in the early stages, but he was mistaken.

"Damn it!"

Di Mo Shen was filled with unwillingness.

How could there be such a powerful being? Even in that era, even the Ten Perfect Elder,

Was not as terrifying as Yun Fan!

Even the Ten Perfect Elder could only seal the Four Great Demon Gods,

But Yun Fan had the power to kill them.

At this moment, Yun Fan said, "The first move is over, and the next is the second!"

Upon hearing this, Di Mo Shen's heart trembled.

Because from now on, he could only withstand Yun Fan's power with his own body.

This was an existence that was utterly out of reach.

Therefore, Di Mo Shen said coldly, "Make your move! I won't fear you!"

Immediately after, Yun Fan made his move.

A force descended from afar, seemingly ordinary, but far more terrifying than the first move.

By the time Di Mo Shen reacted, it was too late.

Boom!

As this strike landed on him,

"Ah!"

Di Mo Shen let out a scream, his body disintegrated,

Leaving only his dying soul.

In fact, Yun Fan wouldn't even need to use his full strength for the third move; a casual strike would have killed him.

This was an unchangeable situation.

Di Mo Shen was extremely tragic.

Indeed, at his weakest point, his life was no longer in his own hands.

He did not beg Yun Fan for mercy, for he was the most proud among the Four Great Demon Gods.

He said to Yun Fan, "This gamble, in the end, was my mistake!"

"You win!"

"As the loser, I will end myself, you don't need to act!"

With that, Di Mo Shen let out a great roar and shattered his own soul.

Yun Fan remained unmoved.

If Di Mo Shen were not wicked, he would have been a straightforward man.

However, from the moment they became enemies, Di Mo Shen's demise was sealed.

After dealing with Di Mo Shen, Yun Fan was about to return to the City of Time and Space.

Because for him, there was no longer any need to strive in the future.

Having reached this stage, all enemies had been eliminated, and it was time for him to retire.

From now on, he would live freely with his wives.

However, this should have been a day for celebration.

Yun Fan's heart trembled.

He felt as if he was being targeted.

As for who was targeting him, he couldn't say.

Just then, Bing Mo Shen arrived.

"Senior!"

When Yun Fan looked at Bing Mo Shen, he noticed that Bing Mo Shen's strength had also increased. While not as monstrous as his own,

It was certain that Bing Mo Shen's strength was not to be underestimated.

Much stronger than Di Mo Shen.

However, reaching his own combat power was almost impossible.

Bing Mo Shen said to Yun Fan, "Fellow Daoist, this sacrifice, let me take it for you!"

"What do you mean?"

Yun Fan was dumbfounded. He hadn't expected Bing Mo Shen to say such a terrifying thing upon arrival.

It left Yun Fan somewhat bewildered.

"So, fusing with the Heaven-Seizing Fortune was a conspiracy!"

"The Ten Perfect Elder was tricked back then, and now we are also being tricked!"

Bing Mo Shen said with a somber expression.

"Senior, what exactly is going on?"

At this moment, Yun Fan desperately wanted to know the whole story.

Bing Mo Shen then said to Yun Fan, "The reason for the Heaven-Seizing Fortune was to make the person who obtained this karma stronger, so they would be qualified to be sacrificed!"

"Or to be qualified as prey for the schemer!"

Yun Fan was deeply moved by this statement.

"Is this schemer the Ten Perfect Elder?"

"No! He was also just a victim!"

Bing Mo Shen said, "Now I understand why he left behind ten strands of power. It turns out he merely wanted to preserve his masterpiece!"

"He became a sacrifice in that era!"

Yun Fan was deeply moved at this point.

"Senior, how do you know this?"

Yun Fan asked, puzzled.

Bing Mo Shen said, "Because the lackeys of that individual have found me!"

At this very moment, the heavens and earth lost their color, and a human-like figure formed of power appeared before Yun Fan and Bing Mo Shen without any warning.

"His lackeys have arrived!"

Bing Mo Shen warned Yun Fan.

Although this figure was not a living being, its power was terrifying.

Even Yun Fan might not be able to completely defeat it.

Indeed, it was terrifying.

It wasn't that the opponent's strength was immense, but rather that it was not a life form, making it difficult for even a powerhouse like him to handle.

"Two sacrifices, very good, Master will surely like them!"

It let out a playful smile, very pleased with their current state.

"No matter who you are, daring to treat us as sacrifices is simply seeking death!"

Yun Fan scoffed.

Then, he stepped forward and unleashed a wave of power towards the figure.

However, the figure remained completely unharmed.

"I have transcended the realm of all laws. How can you, as a sacrifice, possibly harm me!"

It said disdainfully to Yun Fan.

"Who do you represent?"

Yun Fan asked coldly.

"As a sacrifice, you are not qualified to know that!"

"Just know that I am a Soul Reaper!"

After saying this, the Soul Reaper attacked Yun Fan.

Yun Fan, naturally, would not allow it to act so arrogantly in front of him.

However, although he repeatedly dispersed the figure, he couldn't kill it.

Because once it was destroyed, it could be quickly reconstituted, which was truly terrifying.

"Fellow Daoist, let's not waste time!"

Bing Mo Shen said, "If I die, and you remain, there is still hope!"

He had been moved by Yun Fan's actions before, and now it was his turn to die.

"Senior, the situation is far from hopeless, don't give up so easily!"

This was Yun Fan's reminder.

Although everything was beyond their control at this moment, Yun Fan could momentarily hold off the Soul Reaper.

"It's useless!"

Bing Mo Shen said, "Because there is more than one of these lackeys!"

As soon as he spoke, four or five terrifying existences like the Soul Reaper appeared in the vicinity.

If they attacked together, even if they were no match for Yun Fan, they could wear him down and kill him.

Even Yun Fan hadn't expected so many beings to appear.

"Are you still going to resist?"

Clearly, these Soul Reapers were not worried that Yun Fan could fight to the death.

Because that would be utterly pointless.

Before Yun Fan could speak, Bing Mo Shen said, "What if I go with you?"

"He's coming too!"

"Because you have both been chosen by Master!"

From the moment Yun Fan and Bing Mo Shen refined the Heaven-Seizing Fortune, their fates were sealed.

Alas, reality was this cruel.

"Senior, I'm sorry, I didn't expect the situation to turn out this way!"

Yun Fan felt a pang of guilt at this moment. He had, out of kindness, shared half of the Heaven-Seizing Fortune with Bing Mo Shen.

He hadn't expected this to become Bing Mo Shen's death warrant.

On the verge of death, Bing Mo Shen smiled, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need for that!"

"You didn't know the situation and still shared such a valuable item with me, what more can I say!"

"You have already done all you could. We can only blame ourselves for not knowing it was a trap!"

Undoubtedly, Bing Mo Shen never blamed Yun Fan.

He then said to Yun Fan, "It's a pity that you, so young, have been caught in this conspiracy!"

"And it's a greater pity that it's you, not me!"

Yun Fan said, "There's nothing to regret!"

"It's just that I don't want to be manipulated!"

"Senior, step back, I want to try one last time!"

This was Yun Fan's decision. No matter what, he would not resign himself to fate.

This was Yun Fan's free and uninhibited nature.

"Alright!"

Bing Mo Shen knew full well that Yun Fan's all-out effort would be futile.

But at this moment, he still supported Yun Fan's attempt.

As expected, in that instant, Yun Fan unleashed a power that shook the heavens and earth.

Shattering these Soul Reapers.

Before these Soul Reapers could reform,

He unleashed his Devouring Eye and swallowed them.

Regardless of the outcome, Yun Fan believed this was his last resort.

The Devouring Eye had spawned the Heaven-Battling Power, his final trump card. If even this final trump card could not deal with them,

Then he would truly have no recourse.

After a short while, the Devouring Eye exploded.

"Pfft!"

Yun Fan spat out a mouthful of blood. Indeed, even the Devouring Eye could not deal with these Soul Reapers.

But soon he realized that it wasn't that simple.

There had been a total of six Soul Reapers earlier.

But after his actions, only three remained, meaning three Soul Reapers had died in his Devouring Eye.

Unfortunately, it was impossible for him to recreate them.

Because after shattering, it would take a long time to reassemble.

Even Bing Mo Shen was awestruck by Yun Fan's methods. He hadn't expected Yun Fan to possess such terrifying abilities.

But he knew that Yun Fan was at his limit.

The remaining three Soul Reapers also looked at Yun Fan with apprehension.

Because Yun Fan's previous move was so terrifying that even their companions had been affected.

He hadn't expected that Yun Fan's ability could kill them, beings outside the realm of all laws.

This scene was indeed quite sudden.

At this moment, Bing Mo Shen said, "Three of you, do you still intend to take him away?"

The three Soul Reapers had grim expressions. Although Yun Fan was injured, they were not sure if Yun Fan still had the strength to punish them.

Undoubtedly, at this moment, they dared not gamble, fearing that one wrong step would not only prevent them from completing their master's mission,

But they would also be wiped out by Yun Fan.

"Let me be the sacrifice, he stays!"

"Otherwise, you won't be able to leave alive, nor will you be able to complete your master's mission!"

This was Bing Mo Shen's threat.

"Senior!"

Yun Fan was filled with grief, but at this moment, he was powerless.

Because he couldn't even save himself, let alone Bing Mo Shen, who was willing to sacrifice himself for righteousness.

After discussion, the three Soul Reapers agreed to Bing Mo Shen's suggestion.

Rather than staying here and perishing with Yun Fan, it was better to take Bing Mo Shen, the sacrifice.

This would also satisfy their master.

As for Yun Fan, forget it! Because Yun Fan's methods seemed not so simple.

"Senior..."

Yun Fan's tone was heavy, but if he could have fought any longer, he would never have compromised.

But given the current situation, he didn't even have the chance to compromise.

"Say nothing!"

Bing Mo Shen said to Yun Fan, "You have the potential to fight against the schemer, and that's a good thing!"

"Your survival is more valuable than mine. In the future, avenge us and kill the schemer!"

This was Bing Mo Shen's condition.

Yun Fan solemnly said, "Don't worry, Senior, I will definitely do it!"

This was Yun Fan's attitude.

Although he was currently in a slump, he would do his utmost to fulfill his promises, even at the cost of his life.

"Then I have no regrets!"

Bing Mo Shen smiled calmly, and was then taken away by the three Soul Reapers.

Bang!

Yun Fan punched through a world, shattering it.

"I never thought I would reach such a state of powerlessness!"

Yun Fan was extremely angry. In the past, even when powerless, he had ways to maneuver.

But this time, he didn't even have the right to maneuver.

Was the schemer truly that strong?

With Bing Mo Shen taken away, his demise was a certainty.

This event became Yun Fan's inner demon.

For a long time afterward, Yun Fan recovered from his injuries and reformed his Devouring Eye.

However, Yun Fan's mood was not good.

Because even now, he was not very confident against the Soul Reapers.

Let alone facing the schemer.

During this period, Qing'er and Lingxu found Yun Fan.

"Husband, we have gathered the ten strands of power!"

With that, they gave all ten strands of power to Yun Fan.

After the others died, the two women had not been idle; they had been collecting the power left behind by the Ten Perfect Elder.

Two of these strands of power were extracted from their own bodies.

Now, all of them were given to Yun Fan.

Because they knew that the Ten Perfect Elder would not have left power for no reason.

He had made arrangements, and there must have been a reason.

Therefore, at this moment, they hoped Yun Fan would find something of value from it.

Yun Fan said, "No matter what, I will give it my all!"

"Mhm, mhm!"

The two women nodded, understanding the severity of the situation.

The schemer would not spare Yun Fan, nor would they spare these countless great worlds.

Under such circumstances, Yun Fan began to gradually merge these powers.

It turned out to be an invincible power.

This power was no less than the Heaven-Battling Power, and perhaps even superior.

"Ten Perfect Elder, is this your contingency plan?"

When all the power had been merged, Yun Fan discovered the remnant soul of the Ten Perfect Elder.

At this moment, the remnant soul of the Ten Perfect Elder said to Yun Fan, "You are the later successor!"

"Do not refine the Heaven-Seizing Fortune, it is a conspiracy!"

"I have already refined it!"

Yun Fan was utterly dumbfounded. If he had merged these powers earlier and known the truth, he would never have refined it, even if it meant death.

But now, it was too late.

The Ten Perfect Elder sighed upon seeing this.

"Then we can only use the final measure!"

"What measure?"

Yun Fan asked curiously.

Because the Ten Perfect Elder was merely a remnant soul with an incomplete divine spark, he could only convey the simplest matters.

"Refine my power, and then nullify the Heaven-Seizing Fortune!"

This was the Ten Perfect Elder's plan. As long as the Heaven-Seizing Fortune was nullified, they could escape the schemer's control.

Yun Fan would then avoid becoming a sacrifice.

This was also the Ten Perfect Elder's last trump card left for the later successor.

Yun Fan was in a difficult dilemma regarding this.

Although the Ten Perfect Elder's method would undoubtedly work,

Yun Fan was unsure whether truly nullifying the Heaven-Seizing Fortune would free him from the fate of becoming a sacrifice.

Perhaps before the Soul Reapers arrived, there might have been a chance.

But now, that chance was extremely slim.

Once the Soul Reapers noticed him, the schemer would inevitably notice him as well.

This was Yun Fan's conjecture.

Therefore, at this moment, Yun Fan contemplated whether to take a gamble.

Instead of nullifying the Heaven-Seizing Fortune, he would merge it with the Ten Perfect Elder's power, elevating his own strength to its peak.

Then, he would fight the schemer.

So, he immediately conveyed his suggestion to the Ten Perfect Elder.

The Ten Perfect Elder was deeply moved, marveling at Yun Fan's immense courage.

Going against the current was Yun Fan's nature. Sometimes, if one didn't take that step, one might never know how spectacular it would be.

"Why not take a gamble!"

The Ten Perfect Elder said to Yun Fan, "You are more outstanding than I am, because you dare to gamble!"

"Therefore, what's wrong with using my power to help you!"

Undoubtedly, at this moment, the Ten Perfect Elder highly approved of Yun Fan's decision.

Rather than passively accepting death, it was better to take that step, letting fate decide their life or death.

"Good!"

Yun Fan said, "Senior, since that's the case, I'll give it a shot!"

Then, the remnant soul of the Ten Perfect Elder dissipated, as he did not want to interfere with Yun Fan refining his power.

If the remnant soul did not perish, Yun Fan would be unable to fully integrate his power.

At this moment, Yun Fan refined all of the Ten Perfect Elder's power through his Devouring Eye.

His strength also rose accordingly.

When everything settled, Yun Fan had become the strongest being under the heavens.

Since ancient times, no one had ever reached his level.

Even the Ten Perfect Elder back then did not seem to have reached his current realm.

Now, Yun Fan was unsure if he could contend with the schemer.

Although he was invincible, Yun Fan's heart was still filled with uncertainty.

After all, he knew nothing about the schemer's strength. He only knew that the Soul Reapers were already top-tier existences.

Just then, Yun Fan sensed the aura of the Soul Reapers.

As expected, his gamble had paid off. Because once he was targeted, they wouldn't let him go just because he abandoned the Heaven-Seizing Fortune.

At this moment, a total of eight Soul Reapers arrived.

Upon their arrival, Yun Fan said coldly, "Gentlemen, you are somewhat too greedy!"

"Master was not satisfied with the previous sacrifices, so you will become the sacrifice that Master will be most pleased with!"

"Is that so?"

Yun Fan said coldly, "I fear you are not qualified to make me your sacrifice!"

"With this lineup, you have no choice!"

The eight Soul Reapers attacked in unison, preparing to capture Yun Fan in one fell swoop.