However, Yun Fan replied, "I don't know. I told you it was merged by chance, so naturally, I wouldn't know!"
"You..."
Queen Fallen naturally didn't believe Yun Fan's nonsense. Therefore, she immediately said, "It's fine even if you don't tell me, because I'm not interested in the method of merging. I'm only interested in the power to crush you!"
That's right, as long as she could crush Yun Fan's power, whether it was merged or not became irrelevant.
So, at this moment, she immediately unleashed her power of fallenness into Yun Fan's body.
"Hiss!"
Yun Fan gasped, because Queen Fallen's power of fallenness was already the most supreme power of fallenness.
Therefore, his power of creation was unable to resolve it immediately. As fallenness filled his body, he clearly felt pain.
This pain was unparalleled, making it impossible to endure.
Fortunately, the power of creation quickly adjusted and shattered Queen Fallen's power of fallenness, allowing Yun Fan to breathe a sigh of relief.
But undeniably, at this moment, Yun Fan was on the verge of collapse.
Queen Fallen was stunned. She hadn't expected her power of fallenness to be unable to break through Yun Fan's power.
She was furious. Therefore, she immediately took out a divine artifact, a hairpin. It was a betrothal gift from the Lord of Fallenness.
She had kept it on her person ever since, because this betrothal gift contained a trace of the Lord of Fallenness's power.
At this moment, she wanted to use the Lord of Fallenness's power to test whether Yun Fan's power could withstand it.
As expected, after the Lord of Fallenness's power merged into him, Yun Fan's power was weakened. However, Yun Fan still resisted with difficulty.
Therefore, he was not completely overcome by the Lord of Fallenness's power. However, this was still the Lord of Fallenness's power, not to be trifled with.
Even if it couldn't completely dominate, it remained within him, contending with the power of creation and seeking to seize dominance.
Thinking of this, Yun Fan felt completely numb. It seemed this power was far more terrifying than he had imagined.
No wonder the Lord of Fallenness's power was invincible. Even his enhanced version was suppressed.
Under the clash of these two powers, Yun Fan directly fainted.
When he woke up again, he didn't know how much time had passed.
However, at this moment, he had been released. Instantly, Yun Fan was puzzled. When had Queen Fallen become so trusting of him?
But even if there was only a sliver of an opportunity, Yun Fan would not give it up. Therefore, he directly escaped.
But what followed left him numb. It was not for any other reason than that he had no power left within him.
"What is going on?"
Yun Fan was dumbfounded. His realm was still there, but he was like an empty shell, completely devoid of any power.
Apart from his realm, he was now no different from an ordinary person.
At this moment, Queen Fallen arrived.
"Desperate?"
Queen Fallen asked disdainfully.
"You actually crippled me!"
Yun Fan cursed in rage.
But Queen Fallen said, "You think too highly of yourself. What is there about you that is worth crippling! The reason your power is gone is because the two powers fought to the end and cancelled each other out. Therefore, you are now powerless, a complete waste!"
"I'll kill you!"
In despair, Yun Fan attacked Queen Fallen. But clearly, even at his peak, he was no match for Queen Fallen, let alone now.
Therefore, Queen Fallen unleashed a blast of energy, sending Yun Fan flying, nearly causing him to perish.
If it weren't for his dilapidated realm supporting him, he might have died long ago.
He never expected that he would also have a day of despair.
At this moment, Queen Fallen placed a foot on him. "Even now, you still refuse to submit!"
"If you have the ability, then kill me. Why all this useless talk?"
Yun Fan cursed furiously.
But Queen Fallen said, "You're overthinking it. Not only will I not kill you, but I will keep you. I want you to taste despair, to the point where you cannot bear it and commit suicide!"
This was Queen Fallen's objective.
As soon as she said this, Yun Fan's expression changed. He didn't know how deep his hatred and grudge were with Queen Fallen, to make her treat him this way.
"Why?"
Yun Fan cursed angrily.
"Because you are the first one who can resist the fallenness. Is that reason enough?"
With that, Queen Fallen arrogantly left, and then said to her attendant, "I want her to be worse than a dog, understand?"
"Understood!"
Queen Fallen's attendant sneered at Yun Fan.
In the time that followed, it would be Yun Fan's time of despair! Every day he suffered different forms of abuse.
Undoubtedly, for him, this period was a hellish one. Ordinary people could not endure such torture.
If it were anyone else, they would have committed suicide long ago. But Yun Fan was still stubbornly alive, because for Yun Fan, he could not die. He still had many dreams unfulfilled, so he had to persevere.
Therefore, even though he suffered countless torments, Yun Fan still did not yield.
Once again, Yun Fan forcefully swallowed a pill. Queen Fallen's attendant then left arrogantly.
As expected, at this moment, the pill took effect. Yun Fan felt a despairing pain, causing him to sweat profusely.
He knew that for the next three days, he would be cruelly tormented by this pill, as it was not the first time he had taken such a pill.
Therefore, at this moment, Yun Fan could only endure. It was not so easy to force him to commit suicide.
...
"How is he?"
Queen Fallen asked, "Has he not committed suicide yet?"
Her attendant quickly replied, "Your Majesty, this young man's willpower is incredibly tenacious. I used all the methods you instructed to torture and abuse him, and yet he survived with his tenacious will!"
Queen Fallen said coldly, "That's because it wasn't cruel enough yet. Sooner or later, his will will be completely eroded, and then he will commit suicide!"
As she said this, her attendant shivered.
At this moment, Queen Fallen threw down a whip and said to her attendant, Yan Ling, "Starting tomorrow, increase the dosage and use this Soul-Striking Whip to beat him three hundred and sixty times every day, not one less. I want his soul to endure torment and despair!"
"Yes!"
The attendant immediately nodded. Queen Fallen's methods sent a chill down her spine. If it were her, she didn't know if she could withstand it.
It had to be said, this torture was truly despair-inducing.
"Your Majesty, he's just a nobody. Is there any need for such a big fuss?"
Yan Ling voiced her doubt.
The more she said, the more she was struck by Queen Fallen, nearly dying.
"Pfft!"
Yan Ling spat out a mouthful of blood, barely able to catch her breath.
Queen Fallen said coldly, "You are merely a high-class dog I've raised. What right do you have to question me?"
As soon as she said this, Yan Ling lowered her head in terror.
"You and he are just dogs. However, he is a wild dog, and you are a pet dog, understand?"
"Understood!"
Yan Ling forced herself to wipe the blood from her lips and quickly retreated.
Then, she arrived at Yun Fan's living quarters.
As expected, it had already been mostly destroyed by Yun Fan. In his endless pain, Yun Fan could only vent his strength to alleviate the suffering.
Especially today, when the pain was at its worst.
Upon seeing Yan Ling, Yun Fan's eyes revealed deep apprehension.
Because he had already experienced Yan Ling's strength. She was a woman who was extremely ruthless in her actions.
Such a woman, though beautiful, would deceive you if you only looked at her appearance.
Yan Ling's greatest advantage was not her beauty, but her cruel and domineering methods.
Anyone else might have collapsed and committed suicide long ago, but Yun Fan was still persevering with his tenacious will.
Even Yun Fan was unsure if he could hold on. For now, he could only wait to be rescued.
However, he was also unsure if the Taiqing Immortal Land knew where he was being held captive.
Because he didn't even know where he was.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Yan Ling took out a pill and said to him, "Swallow it!"
This time, Yun Fan did not resist, because he knew that resistance would be futile and would only lead to Yan Ling intensifying her cruelty.
After swallowing the pill, he expected to fall into an era of despair, but to his surprise, the pain within him was reduced by two-thirds.
Although one-third of the pain remained, it was no longer despair-inducing. At least he could barely endure it.
Therefore, at this moment, Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. It must be known that this was the most relaxed he had been in days.
"Why are you helping me?"
Yun Fan asked, confused.
"Help you?"
Yan Ling sneered. "You're overthinking it! Why would I help you?"
"It's my intuition. I can see through your hypocrisy!"
Yun Fan said firmly.
"Hmph!"
Yan Ling snorted. "Looking at you now, don't make wild guesses. Do you know what the Queen wants me to do to you next?"
"I don't know, please tell me!"
Yun Fan asked in confusion. Although he knew that he would eventually have to face this obstacle, he was eager to know in advance.
At this moment, Yan Ling directly said, "The Soul-Striking Whip. You can't even bear the physical pain, and the pain to your soul will be even more despairing!"
"Hiss!"
Yun Fan instantly gasped. He never expected Queen Fallen to be so vicious. She was trying to force him to commit suicide!
Therefore, Yun Fan said, "I hope you can help me!"
"Help you?"
Yan Ling asked disdainfully, "Why would I help you?"
"I don't know why, but I can be sure that I can give you what you desire!"
Yun Fan said directly.
Through their interactions during this period, and Yan Ling's sudden show of goodwill, Yun Fan had actually figured out what Yan Ling wanted!
Of course, he was not entirely sure at the moment.
"Do you know what I want?"
Yan Ling's eyes were filled with mockery.
Finally, Yun Fan said calmly, "You want freedom!"
As soon as he said this, Yan Ling was stunned. Even she hadn't expected Yun Fan to guess so accurately.
That's right, she did want freedom. She had wanted it before, but serving Queen Fallen, she had no other choice.
But just before coming here, she had been severely humiliated by Queen Fallen. In Queen Fallen's eyes, she was ultimately just a dog. Su Dan Novel Network
Therefore, she longed for freedom even more. This was also why she had shown goodwill to Yun Fan earlier.
She said to Yun Fan, "You also know that I am merely a Divine King. Being able to retain a trace of consciousness is already a great fortune, so there is not much I can do. I can only guarantee that I will not use the Soul-Striking Whip against you. Additionally, when torturing you, as long as you follow my arrangements, I won't say I can alleviate all your pain, but I can alleviate the vast majority of it, so that you won't be so tormented that you want to die!"
"Agreed!"
Yun Fan said, "No problem, I will cooperate with you and will absolutely not make things difficult for you!"
He knew that everything had to be done step by step. This was a good start. For now, he could only save himself.
"Follow me!"
Yan Ling led him to a quiet place.
"Like you, I am not fallen, but I have ultimately become fallen!"
Yan Ling said unwillingly. It should be known that in ancient times, she was a renowned saintess of the Myriad Ancient Continent.
She came from a noble background, possessed extraordinary beauty, and her strength was astonishing. In short, she was the type of person who was adored from birth.
But with the invasion of fallenness and the destruction of the Myriad Ancient Continent, she fell from being a saintess to a dog.
Originally, she was a celestial maiden standing above the nine heavens, but now, she was just a dog that Queen Fallen could kill at will.
Therefore, she could not tolerate this indignity. Moreover, after being nearly beaten to death by Queen Fallen, her sense of injustice grew even greater.
When she told Yun Fan her story, Yun Fan was invigorated. He thought that Yan Ling, being so beautiful and powerful, must have a special background.
As it turned out, he was right. Yan Ling indeed had a special background, this was undeniable.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "Don't worry, I can help you regain your freedom and return to how you were before. However, this will take a long time, so you have to be patient! After all, the Myriad Ancient Continent is now the domain of fallenness!"
"Of course, I can wait. After all, I've been waiting since ancient times!"
Yan Ling changed the subject, "But in your current state, without any power, how can you help me?"
Yan Ling couldn't believe that Yun Fan had a way to help her. Before, she had just been blinded by her desire for freedom.
After truly calming down, she realized that Yun Fan's fate was even more tragic than hers. How could he help her?
Even she found it laughable why she had placed her hope in Yun Fan.
But Yun Fan said, "That's right, I have lost my power, but do you think that by losing power, I have lost my capital to resist fallenness?"
"Isn't that so?"
She asked doubtfully.
Yun Fan said, "Of course not! Although I have lost my power, don't forget that I still have my bloodline, my origin. Power and bloodline both come from the origin. As long as the origin is not extinguished, I will always have the capital to resist fallenness!"
This was Yun Fan's confidence. In any case, he was not someone who would sit idly by.
"I see!"
Yan Ling asked, "Then how do you plan to help me?"
"If you need it, I can expel your fallenness now. But you also know that once your fallenness is expelled, you will be close to death, because this is not where you and I have the final say. It is Queen Fallen who has the final say!"
As soon as he said this, Yan Ling realized a serious problem.
"So..."
Yun Fan said, "So, I need you to help me escape from here. At least not be on Queen Fallen's territory. I will expel the fallenness for you when we reach a safe place!"
This was Yun Fan's plan. Whether he could escape alive depended on Yan Ling's cooperation.
If Yan Ling was cooperative, he still had hope of surviving. If Yan Ling was not cooperative, then he would likely be trapped here.
Thinking of this, Yan Ling asked, "What if you don't help me?"
"You're really overthinking it!"
Yun Fan said, "Whether I help you or not, do you think I have a choice? I don't. You can kill me at any time. Don't forget that I don't dare to play any tricks now!"
Hearing this, Yan Ling said, "I don't think you dare!"
"However, leaving this place is a major challenge. Without a concrete method, I will not risk it!"
"Of course, without a concrete plan, I will not risk it with you!"
Yun Fan said.
"Let me ask you another question!"
Yan Ling asked Yun Fan, "Before you were captured by Queen Fallen, did you see someone named Xian Ling?"
"Who is she to you?"
Yun Fan asked doubtfully. After several near misses, Yun Fan had to clarify the relationship before answering.
If she was a friend, then he would answer truthfully. If she was an enemy, then even if he were beaten to death, he would not dare to answer truthfully!
"She is my sister, my dearest sister!"
Yan Ling said sadly. "Since ancient times, I have never stopped looking for news of her, but unfortunately, I have found nothing so far!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan said with relief, "Of course I know!"
"Really?"
Yan Ling looked at Yun Fan in shock.
"Of course it's true!"
With that, Yun Fan directly released Xian Ling.
Yan Ling was instantly frozen in place. Not only did he know, but he had also brought the person right in front of her. This scene truly caught her off guard.
"How... how is this possible?"
Yan Ling was dumbfounded, and Xian Ling was also dumbfounded. All of this felt like a dream.
"Sister!"
"Little sister!"
The two women embraced and wept. Neither of them had expected that the two sisters would meet again after so many years.
Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. This was considered a further step in his cooperation with Yan Ling. From now on, whenever there was a chance to escape, Yan Ling would take him with her.
After Yan Ling and Xian Ling explained their respective situations, the two sisters cried again.
Xian Ling did not reveal Yun Fan's identity, as a sister's concern for her husband was greater than that for her sister. However, she entrusted Yan Ling with the task of saving Yun Fan.
Yan Ling naturally agreed. They were already in a cooperative relationship, and with Xian Ling as an intermediary, their trust in each other deepened.
To prevent any accidents, Xian Ling dared not stay long and returned to Yun Fan's space.
At this moment, Yan Ling wiped away her tears and said to Yun Fan, "I never expected you to be one of us!"
"I didn't expect it either!"
Yun Fan said awkwardly, "If I had known about your relationship, I wouldn't have suffered so much!"
Yan Ling assured him, "Don't worry, no matter what, I will take you away from this hellhole!"
"Mm! I will also help you expel the fallenness!"
Yun Fan also promised.
The two reached a complete consensus.
Then, Yan Ling and Yun Fan discussed their plan. She told Yun Fan that she would throw away the daily pills and would not bring the Soul-Striking Whip to Yun Fan.
But the prerequisite was that Yun Fan had to cooperate with her and act extremely miserable, otherwise, if Queen Fallen found out, both of them would be finished.
Yun Fan naturally cooperated very well, as he was a natural actor and was truly unmatched in his acting skills.
After confirming, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then when will we have a chance to escape?"
Yun Fan did not want to stay in this hellhole for another moment.
Yan Ling quickly said, "Now is not the best opportunity to escape!"
Just as Yun Fan was about to make a plan with Yan Ling, Queen Fallen suddenly appeared.
This greatly startled Yan Ling. In that instant, Yan Ling hesitated for no reason and whipped Yun Fan.
Instantly, Yun Fan's soul let out a heart-wrenching cry. This pain was truly unbearable for ordinary people. It was an extremely cruel torture. Forget three hundred and sixty lashes; one lash would induce despair.
"Ah!"
Yun Fan let out a scream, but it couldn't be blamed on Yan Ling, as at this moment, not acting the part would easily be seen through by Queen Fallen.
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