In a situation where escape was impossible, Yun Fan resigned himself to his fate. It wasn't his fault he was handsome, nor was it his fault he possessed boundless charm.
Seeing he was no longer fleeing, Shui Linglong licked her lips and advanced.
But one day later, the situation had reversed.
Yun Fan was triumphant, while Shui Linglong was limping out.
It was no wonder, given Yun Fan's immense combat power!
Shui Linglong could have wept tears of blood. The deed was done.
At this moment, she said to Yun Fan, "Husband, yesterday was all my fault. It was all because I loved you too much that I did such a foolish thing!"
"It's alright, I forgive you!"
What else was there to quarrel about now? After all, this wasn't Earth; this was the Great Thousand Worlds.
In the Great Thousand Worlds, what autonomy did men truly have? They were merely prey for women.
Shui Linglong smiled sweetly. Her heart had been filled with guilt and fear, afraid Yun Fan wouldn't forgive her.
But now, all her worries were for naught. Yun Fan's forgiveness was all that mattered.
Now she could finally get her revenge. She vividly remembered how Lin Tianxin and Zi Xuan had dealt with her before.
They had even warned her that Yun Fan was a man she would never obtain in this lifetime. Yet, she had obtained him. There was nothing extraordinary about it.
For Shui Linglong, obtaining Yun Fan fulfilled her greatest regret in life.
As it was getting late, Yun Fan decided to return to the Great Thousand World with her.
After all, Shui Linglong was now one of them. Despite feeling somewhat wronged, Yun Fan couldn't neglect her.
However, upon arriving just outside the Great Thousand World, they were stunned.
"A barrier formation!" Yun Fan's expression changed.
Shui Linglong remarked, "It looks like a barrier formation of the Immortal Curse!"
"What exactly is going on?" Yun Fan asked.
At this moment, Yun Fan punched the barrier formation, only to discover that this ancient formation was far sturdier than he had imagined. His punch left not even a scratch on it.
Shui Linglong said, "There's trouble!"
Yun Fan immediately took out the Yin-Yang Divine Mirror and asked the Mirror Messenger, "What happened inside? Senior, please show us!"
"Alright!"
Without further ado, the Mirror Messenger displayed the scene before them.
The image showed a powerful warrior awakening, his body exuding a decaying aura, sustained only by the Immortal Curse to prevent death.
Yet, he was incredibly strong.
He directly descended upon the Great Thousand World and activated the barrier formation to prevent its inhabitants from escaping.
On that day, he began to rampage through the Great Thousand World, killing indiscriminately. Lin Tianxin was the first to confront him, but judging by their brief exchange, she was no match for him.
Subsequently, Zi Xuan, Bi Luo, and even Ni Chang joined the fray, engaging in an earth-shattering battle with this peerless expert.
However, it was evident that this peerless expert was too powerful; even they could not gain the upper hand.
The image then froze.
At this point, Shui Linglong spoke, "Husband, from Fairy Zi Yi's memories, this person seems very powerful!"
"What is his name?" Yun Fan hastily inquired.
"The Slaughter Envoy!" Shui Linglong immediately told Yun Fan the Slaughter Envoy's name.
Upon hearing it, Yun Fan understood. The Heavenly Emperor's strongest envoy, the Slaughter Envoy. He was ancient and possessed an immense killing intent.
There was a reason he became the Heavenly Emperor's strongest envoy. He predated the Heavenly Emperor's era. In that epoch, he had vied for the Great Dao with the Heavenly Emperor, each aiming to surpass the Pseudo-Emperors and reach the Heavenly Emperor's realm.
Ultimately, by a slim margin, he failed, and the Heavenly Emperor succeeded. After his success, the Heavenly Emperor offered him a chance: to join his ranks.
The Slaughter Envoy was eventually persuaded by the Heavenly Emperor and became his envoy, holding the highest position.
To think that he had awakened in this era. No wonder he was so powerful. He was the Slaughter Envoy.
Upon learning the situation, Yun Fan immediately unleashed his Blazing Devour, determined to enter the Great Thousand World and aid the women. After all, the Slaughter Envoy was a being who could contend with the Heavenly Emperor; he was an invincible existence. Even if the women were prodigies, they might not be a match for the Slaughter Envoy, especially considering their age. In their prime, perhaps, but now, not at their peak. This was Yun Fan's primary concern.
"Husband, let me help you!" Shui Linglong unleashed her power to assist Yun Fan. Together, they managed to break a corner of the formation and enter the Great Thousand World.
At this moment, an earth-shattering battle was unfolding in the Great Thousand World. The combatants were the four women, each an outstanding figure among Pseudo-Emperors, currently besieging the Slaughter Envoy.
However, their situation was dire. The Slaughter Envoy's strength was immense. They had fought for days, and despite not being defeated, they were far from gaining an advantage. Their injuries were severe. Before the Slaughter Envoy, even their past glories meant little.
At this very moment, the Slaughter Envoy shattered their formation.
"You cannot trap me. Are you ready to die?" the Slaughter Envoy said coldly. For him, only slaughter brought joy. To awaken and immediately face four powerful beings was a pleasant surprise. These four were his prey, and the thought of defeating them filled him with a sense of accomplishment.
The four women were deeply moved. They had never imagined the Slaughter Envoy could break their formation with sheer brute force. Without the formation's amplification, they were no match for him.
"Let's go! We absolutely cannot let him ravage the Great Thousand World!" Lin Tianxin, as the eldest sister, gave the order. The other three nodded. No matter how strong the Slaughter Envoy was, they, as unparalleled prodigies throughout history, would not fear him.
Indeed, at that moment, the four women attacked together. Without the formation, they relied on their raw strength. Ni Chang was the first to engage. She activated her Heavenly Gu Battle Body, unleashing its full power.
Upon witnessing Ni Chang's Heavenly Gu Battle Body, even the Slaughter Envoy, her opponent, could not help but praise it. "What a magnificent physique! Perhaps in my era, you could have contended with me. But in this later age, even with your astonishing physique, you are destined to be a mere footnote!"
The next moment, the Slaughter Envoy struck the Heavenly Gu Battle Body with a surge of his slaughtering power. Ni Chang coughed up a mouthful of blood. It wasn't that she wasn't astonishing, but the Slaughter Envoy possessed power beyond that of a Pseudo-Emperor. Therefore, this blow defeated her.
"Insolent!" The next moment, Bi Luo intervened, attacking the Slaughter Envoy with the power of the Battle Heaven and the Immortal Curse. Upon sensing the Immortal Curse, the Slaughter Envoy remained unfazed.
"A mere Immortal Curse cannot harm me!" the Slaughter Envoy declared confidently. However, upon sensing the Battle Heaven power, his expression changed.
*Boom!*
As the Battle Heaven power struck him, even the Slaughter Envoy's face contorted. "What a mysterious power! It's even stronger than that vile Immortal Curse!" The Slaughter Envoy stared at Bi Luo in shock, then retaliated, pushing her back. Although the Battle Heaven power was potent, in his estimation, it was not pure enough. Only the purest Battle Heaven power could affect him. This was, however, his first setback since entering the Great Thousand World.
The next moment, Lin Tianxin and Zi Xuan attacked in unison, merging the Battle Heaven power into their spells, delivering their strongest blow to the Slaughter Envoy. The Slaughter Envoy was covered in the Immortal Curse, so the two women directly employed the Battle Heaven power to counteract it.
*Bang!*
As these two spells struck the Slaughter Envoy, he coughed up blood. He had not expected that even an impure form of Battle Heaven power possessed such mysterious might. Of course, Lin Tianxin and Zi Xuan were also not unscathed. While they attacked, the Slaughter Envoy was not idle. Under his onslaught, they too sustained injuries. The Battle Heaven power clinging to the Slaughter Envoy forced him to burn his power to dispel it.
At this moment, he looked at the four women, who were on the verge of collapse but still defiant. "Your power is indeed formidable, but without the purest form, you are no match for me!" This was the source of the Slaughter Envoy's confidence.
"I am most curious, who bestowed upon you such marvelous power!" In his ignorance of the past, the Slaughter Envoy knew nothing of Yun Fan's affairs.
Lin Tianxin said coldly, "Naturally, it was bestowed by my husband. The Immortal Curse you deem supreme is nothing before him!"
"Supreme?" The Slaughter Envoy shook his head. "I have never considered the vile Immortal Curse to be supreme!"
"Vile?" Bi Luo retorted coldly. "If it is so vile, why do you still use the Immortal Curse?"
At this, the Slaughter Envoy frowned. "You are right! Why do I still use the Immortal Curse?" But he quickly regained his composure. "If I do not use the Immortal Curse, I cannot survive. How painful!" The Slaughter Envoy chuckled self-mockingly. The very power he disdained was the only means of sustaining his life. He was exasperated, yet there was nothing he could do.
At this, he asked, "Four of you, are you ready to die?"
"Die?" Ni Chang said indignantly, "We have not admitted defeat yet!" This was the source of Ni Chang's fury.
Hearing this, the Slaughter Envoy scoffed, "In that case, I shall show you what true despair is!" The next moment, he unleashed a devastating attack, one that stirred awe in all who witnessed it. Such power truly inspired despair.
However, at that precise moment, a surge of Battle Heaven power shattered his formidable Immortal Curse. The Slaughter Envoy, far from being angered, showed an expression of unparalleled joy and excitement. "Indeed, the main protagonist has appeared, hasn't he?" At this moment, he looked at Yun Fan with elation. In his eyes, the four women were no longer his best prey; Yun Fan was. A power that evolved beyond the Immortal Curse, a being like this, was unheard of even in his own era. Therefore, he was immensely curious about Yun Fan.
Yun Fan declared, "Slaughter Envoy, you have committed wanton slaughter in my Great Thousand World. Today, I will make sure you know that my Great Thousand World is not to be trifled with!"
"You know my origins?" The Slaughter Envoy looked at Yun Fan doubtfully. If Yun Fan hadn't lacked the aura of immense age, he might have suspected Yun Fan was from his own era. But now, he was certain Yun Fan belonged to this time.
"I do!" At this, Shui Linglong stepped forward.
"Fairy Zi Yi?" The Slaughter Envoy looked at Shui Linglong with disdain. He certainly knew of Fairy Zi Yi from his era; she was the Heavenly Emperor's fiancée. However, Shui Linglong stated, "I am not Fairy Zi Yi, merely someone who tried to possess my body and failed!"
"I see!" The Slaughter Envoy, though his consciousness was somewhat muddled, could tell at a glance that Shui Linglong was not Fairy Zi Yi. Although they bore a striking resemblance, he sensed that Shui Linglong lacked Fairy Zi Yi's irritating aura and demeanor. Thus, he said to Shui Linglong, "It seems you learned my name from Fairy Zi Yi!"
"Indeed!" Yun Fan nodded. "Slaughter Envoy, I also know that you were contemporaries with the Heavenly Emperor, but you were the loser, becoming the Heavenly Emperor's strongest subordinate!"
These words enraged the Slaughter Envoy. He shouted furiously, "Silence!"
"What? Have I touched a nerve?" Yun Fan sneered.
The Slaughter Envoy retorted indignantly, "I am not truly a loser!"
"If you are not a loser, then why did you become the Heavenly Emperor's subordinate?"
The Slaughter Envoy explained, "Only by yielding to him could I survive using the Immortal Curse. The reason he defeated me was none other than the Immortal Curse itself!"
"Oh?" Everyone looked at the Slaughter Envoy in confusion. Lin Tianxin, though ancient, knew from the established truth that the Heavenly Emperor had used the Immortal Curse to break through to a higher realm. The revelation that the Heavenly Emperor had become what he was by using the Immortal Curse was beyond their expectations. They all looked at the Slaughter Envoy, perplexed.
The Slaughter Envoy said resentfully, "If he had not obtained such a vile power, how could he have defeated me?" He recalled that during their competition for that realm, he had held a decisive advantage, having already one foot in the realm beyond Pseudo-Emperor. However, as the Heavenly Emperor wielded the Immortal Curse and broke through, his half-step had to be retracted. Otherwise, he would have perished under the Heavenly Emperor's Great Dao. This was his greatest regret. After the Heavenly Emperor's breakthrough, he did not surrender. He attempted to break through multiple times, nearly shattering his body, but made no progress. It was as if that path had been sealed by the Heavenly Emperor. Finally, the Heavenly Emperor found him, offered him subjugation, and used the Immortal Curse to save him. Reluctantly, he submitted to the Heavenly Emperor. It was only in this era that the Heavenly Emperor remotely awakened him, commanding him to kill the inhabitants of the Great Thousand World.
Upon hearing the Slaughter Envoy's past, everyone was moved. They had never imagined he was once such a formidable being. He couldn't even be defeated by the Heavenly Emperor. If not for the Heavenly Emperor's "cheat," he might have been the first to reach that realm.
At this, Yun Fan asked, "So, if the Heavenly Emperor had not obtained the Immortal Curse, you would have become the Heavenly Emperor?"
The Slaughter Envoy gave a wry smile. "It was not that simple. Without the Immortal Curse, I would have only reached the threshold of the Heavenly Emperor realm. To become a true Heavenly Emperor, one must condense a power like the Immortal Curse, or a mysterious power like yours, as a vessel to break through." This was the Slaughter Envoy's explanation.
"What?" The women looked at Yun Fan with astonishment. It was no wonder that although there were many Pseudo-Emperors throughout history, none had ever become true Heavenly Emperors. It turned out that one needed to condense a power that surpassed the Great Thousand Worlds. The Immortal Curse was one such power, and Yun Fan's Battle Heaven power was another. This meant that although Yun Fan had not yet reached the Heavenly Emperor realm, he possessed the qualification. His future breakthrough was all but guaranteed. This was entirely beyond their expectations. When Lin Tianxin and Zi Xuan had chosen Yun Fan, they had already sensed that he was different from everyone else. Furthermore, at that time, Yun Fan already possessed the means to help them recover their strength, which was why they had chosen him. Of course, later on, their feelings for each other had deepened, which was undeniable.
At this, the Slaughter Envoy said, "I envy you. In this Age of Dharma Decline, you have managed to condense such a potent power!" He couldn't even imagine that in his own era, if Yun Fan had condensed such power independently, he would have been able to easily defeat everyone.
Yun Fan then asked, "So, the Immortal Curse was condensed by the Heavenly Emperor himself?"
"He is not worthy!" the Slaughter Envoy stated coldly. "He merely obtained it by chance in an ancient secret realm!"
"Therefore, if it were in the same era, my husband would be stronger than him?" Shui Linglong asked doubtfully.
"They are not even in the same league!" the Slaughter Envoy replied directly. The fact that Yun Fan could rise in this Age of Dharma Decline was proof that he was an incredibly formidable individual, far surpassing even the Heavenly Emperor.
At this, Yun Fan declared, "Slaughter Envoy, I sympathize with your past. You rely on the Immortal Curse to survive, but I can offer you the Battle Heaven power. As long as you do not act, I will help you. Unlike the Heavenly Emperor, I will not control you!" This was Yun Fan's condition. He knew that in a true battle to the death, even he might not be able to defeat the Slaughter Envoy. Of course, he possessed the Blazing Devour and could absorb the Slaughter Envoy, but only if he had the opportunity to use it. Since the Slaughter Envoy knew his power was special, he would be wary of him. Even if he could defeat the Slaughter Envoy in the end, he would have to pay a heavy price. For Yun Fan, this deal was not worthwhile. Fortunately, no one had died. If any of the four women had perished at the Slaughter Envoy's hands, he would not have proposed a truce. He would have fought to the death to kill the Slaughter Envoy.
Upon hearing this, the Slaughter Envoy was stunned. He had not expected Yun Fan to propose such a solution.
"Are you afraid of me?" the Slaughter Envoy asked with a playful smile. But Yun Fan replied, "You are mistaken. I am not afraid of you; I merely wish to give you an opportunity to break free from the Heavenly Emperor. Moreover, I do not wish to make an enemy of you!"
"Although your power can suppress the Immortal Curse, my body is entirely filled with it. Do you think you can dispel it?" the Slaughter Envoy taunted.
"No!" Yun Fan answered directly. The Slaughter Envoy sneered, confident that this young man was merely all talk.
Yun Fan then said, "But I can destroy the Immortal Curse!"
"What?" The Slaughter Envoy stared at Yun Fan in shock. Destroying the Immortal Curse seemed utterly impossible to him, mere wishful thinking. How could such a powerful force be so easily eliminated? Yun Fan was perhaps too arrogant.
However, at that very moment, Yun Fan extracted a powerful primal Immortal Curse from him. He then held this primal Immortal Curse in his hand and unleashed his Blazing Devour, burning it to ashes.
"Hiss!" At this, the Slaughter Envoy gasped. Even he had not expected Yun Fan's methods to be so heaven-defying, almost unimaginable. Undeniably, Yun Fan's actions had thoroughly intimidated him.
"How do you feel now?" Yun Fan asked coldly.
"I believe you!" the Slaughter Envoy replied. "You can help me, and I will cease attacking you. However, I will not obey your commands!" Clearly, he had had enough of obeying the Heavenly Emperor and did not wish to be controlled by Yun Fan.
Yun Fan stated, "You do not need to obey my commands. I am doing this simply to avoid making another powerful enemy!"
"Fine!" The Slaughter Envoy was conquered by Yun Fan's boldness. At this point, he naturally chose to trust Yun Fan. Thus, he said to Yun Fan, "Before that, I have one more condition!"
"What condition?" Yun Fan was taken aback. This fellow was becoming quite demanding. However, there was nothing he could do. The Slaughter Envoy was powerful and had the means to back it up, while he had no choice but to acquiesce. Therefore, even if the Slaughter Envoy presented his conditions, he could only agree.
"Listen carefully!" the Slaughter Envoy said. "If you can withstand three of my moves, I will agree to your terms and even serve you for a hundred thousand years!" For the Slaughter Envoy, he would not accept Yun Fan's help for free. Primarily, the Immortal Curse was too vexing. He simply wished to escape its control. A hundred thousand years was an eternity for ants, but for powerhouses like them, it was less than a single epoch. Furthermore, he wished to witness firsthand how Yun Fan would achieve the Heavenly Emperor realm.
Yun Fan heard this and replied, "No problem!" Then, before the Slaughter Envoy could react, Yun Fan pulled him into his meditative world. Under Yun Fan's meditation, the Slaughter Envoy's expression immediately changed. It wasn't for any other reason but that he felt his power waning. That's right, it was indeed weakening. Previously, he could unleash power beyond that of a Pseudo-Emperor, but now, he was at most at the peak of a Pseudo-Emperor. If Yun Fan were to assess the current Slaughter Envoy, he would be at most a Heavenly Emperor envoy empowered by Immortal Emperor's might. This made Yun Fan quite frustrated. He hadn't expected that even after weakening the Slaughter Envoy by several levels, he was still so powerful. This was indeed disheartening and discouraging. However, at this moment, none of this mattered to Yun Fan. Facing the current Slaughter Envoy, he believed that withstanding three moves would be a simple task.
"Boy, I didn't expect your world to be so mysterious. It exceeds my expectations!" the Slaughter Envoy asked, "Are you ready to make your move?"
"I am ready!" Yun Fan replied directly. The next moment, the Slaughter Envoy attacked with an extremely sharp killing blow. Yun Fan's expression changed dramatically. He hadn't expected this sharpness in his killing intent to be so potent. However, he quickly adjusted, condensing a shield with his Battle Heaven power to block the Slaughter Envoy's sharp attack.
"Second move!" This time, the Slaughter Envoy abandoned his sharp offensive and unleashed the power of the Immortal Curse. The ancient Immortal Curse, like a colossal python devouring the heavens, lunged at Yun Fan, threatening to crush Yun Fan's meditative world. In this situation, Yun Fan remained unfazed. In his opinion, while the Immortal Curse was powerful, it did not exert the same pressure on him as the extreme sharpness of the first move. Therefore, at this instant, Yun Fan directly charged forward with his Battle Heaven bloodline, shattering the Immortal Curse.
"Devour, burn!" Under Yun Fan's roar, the Immortal Curse was completely incinerated. The Slaughter Envoy's expression changed. In his arsenal, this was his most powerful move. To think that his most potent attack was utterly useless against Yun Fan was quite perplexing. It had to be said, Yun Fan's Battle Heaven power was truly astonishing. In this regard, he was completely convinced. However, as three moves had been agreed upon, there were still three moves. Only two had passed. The third move was straightforward, without any frills. He directly attacked Yun Fan with his Slaughter Body. He wanted to see how Yun Fan's physique compared. After all, he had already witnessed Ni Chang's physique, which, though inferior to his Slaughter Body, was still formidable. And remember, this was the Age of Dharma Decline, so Ni Chang's physique still had room for improvement, and it was not impossible for it to match the Slaughter Body in the future. Yun Fan, despite his incredible methods, was still being tested. He wanted to know Yun Fan's physique. If Yun Fan's physique could match his, then it would be game over. In his opinion, this was highly unlikely. Since antiquity, he had never encountered such a perfect individual. Even the Heavenly Emperor was not perfect, was he? Although in his estimation, Yun Fan would eventually become a being capable of confronting, or even surpassing, the Heavenly Emperor, it was impossible for him to suppress everyone in every aspect. How were others supposed to survive?