In Yun Fan's view, it wasn't that difficult. As long as he left this demonic realm and was no longer bound by formations, he could easily escape using an invisibility skill.
Alas, as vast as the Immortal Realm was, he was an anomaly within it. The thought of having to impersonate a practitioner of the Immortal Dao Curse lineage for a long time filled Yun Fan with anguish.
He would absolutely not have come if he hadn't been pulled into the Immortal Realm.
Of course, the Immortal Domain wasn't entirely without its merits. In the Three Thousand Great Worlds, his desire to break through and become a true Great Sage was impossible.
This was due to limitations in the world's capacity. In the Immortal Domain, however, he could smoothly achieve his breakthrough.
The Great Sage realm was his current short-term goal. When the Immortal Domain opened, as long as he possessed sufficient strength, he could ensure the safety of himself and his wives.
He had only one objective: to protect the Great Thousand Worlds, for within them were too many people he wished to protect.
As the Succubus waved her hand, Yun Fan and the Succubus found themselves in another demonic realm, where the demonic power was even more potent.
During this time, he had considered using invisibility to escape. However, the Succubus was a top-tier Great Sage expert, while he was merely a half-immortal, or rather, a half-saint level cultivator.
He was unsure if invisibility could completely evade the Succubus's pursuit, as invisibility itself had its limitations.
If the opponent's strength was only slightly greater than his, he could use this move to escape. If their strengths were evenly matched, he could use it for a surprise attack.
But when the opponent's strength far surpassed his, he had to be extremely cautious. A single misstep could lead to his downfall.
Therefore, at this juncture, Yun Fan dared not act recklessly without absolute certainty.
Upon arriving in this demonic realm, the Succubus was quite considerate. She directly escorted Yun Fan to a grand hall.
Then, she said to Yun Fan, "Wait here. I will go and inform my master!"
"If she is satisfied with you, you may stay. If not, you can get lost!"
The Succubus warned Yun Fan, "Before that, if you dare to leave on your own and something happens, I will not be responsible!"
"Understood!"
Yun Fan nodded. It would be difficult for them to be satisfied with him, but it would be simple for them to be dissatisfied.
He just didn't know what the criteria for satisfaction or dissatisfaction were. In Yun Fan's opinion, it was likely based on talent and potential.
He had already suppressed his own talent and potential, so at this moment, he had no worries about being found satisfactory.
With his current mediocre talent and potential, it was unlikely anyone, let alone an intelligent being, would be impressed.
...
"Master, your subordinate has found a suitable demonic cultivator for you!"
The Succubus said to the woman behind the screen.
The woman said unhappily, "I am a dignified demon, yet I can't find a single handsome demon. I won't look anymore, because I'll only be disappointed in the end!"
Clearly, the other party had given up.
But the Succubus quickly assured her, "Master, please rest assured. This candidate has been personally vetted by me, so you can relax!"
"Very well, I suppose I can take a look."
Although reluctant, the woman held onto a sliver of hope. If the candidate turned out to be exceptionally good, it would be a tremendous gain for her.
After all, she had been contemplating this matter recently.
"Yes!"
The Succubus quickly led her to the grand hall.
Upon seeing Yun Fan in the hall, the woman, who had been disappointed, suddenly became entranced.
"So handsome!"
She wiped the corner of her mouth. This was exactly the destined partner she had been yearning for. She never expected it to turn out so well this time.
"My lady, what do you think?"
Even though she had only caught a glimpse of Yun Fan from afar, she believed her lady was extremely satisfied with him.
Zi Ling said, "Good, very good!"
Hearing this, the Succubus breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, Zi Ling was satisfied. Although Zi Ling's strength was not much greater than hers, Zi Ling was the most favored maid of that supreme being. Therefore, her status was far below Zi Ling's.
As subordinates of the same master, Zi Ling could venture out to search for a partner, while they could not freely enter other territories. This was the difference in status.
Sometimes, even she had to address Zi Ling as "Master" to curry favor, though she was unwilling to do so in her heart.
However, even if she was unwilling, there was nothing she could do. If she wanted her strength to improve further, she had to flatter Zi Ling. Zi Ling's fiefdom was vast, more than a dozen times the combined size of hers and Leng Mo's fiefdoms, which showed how favored she was by that supreme being.
The indulgence shown by Lord Feng Hua to Zi Ling was something the other Great Sage level cursed demons could only envy.
"Didn't I tell you, Master!"
The Succubus said ingratiatingly, "He is the one I carefully selected and brought here. Aside from his strength and talent, there are no other issues!"
She said nothing about Leng Mo, clearly intending to hoard Zi Ling's reward.
Zi Ling naturally understood the Succubus's intentions. Thus, she asked the Succubus, "Have you secretly used him?"
The Succubus was greatly alarmed by this question and quickly replied, "My lady, please rest assured, I have not!"
"Good! That's more like it!"
Zi Ling immediately declared, "You have performed a tremendous service this time, so I have decided to bestow upon you a quarter of my fiefdom as a reward!"
"Thank you, my lady!"
The Succubus was ecstatic. Even a quarter of Zi Ling's fiefdom was many times larger than her own.
It could be said that this was an absolute windfall. However, since Leng Mo had also contributed, she planned to give Leng Mo some of the fiefdom as well, to account for his involvement.
For Zi Ling, the size of the fiefdom was irrelevant, as she did not rely on it for cultivation. After all, she was Lord Feng Hua's most favored person!
If she wanted more fiefdom, she only needed to ask Lord Feng Hua.
At this moment, she said to the Succubus, "You may leave. Do not let anyone disturb us!"
"Yes, my lady!"
The Succubus left, overjoyed. She had profited greatly from this venture.
Zi Ling then walked over.
"Little brother!"
Zi Ling suddenly patted Yun Fan's shoulder, then let her jade hand trail down his shoulder, tracing a line on his chest.
"What the hell! Isn't this a female hooligan?"
Yun Fan hadn't expected to be taken advantage of, but he had to admit, Zi Ling was truly beautiful, possessing an extreme beauty. It was no exaggeration to describe the Zi Ling before him as a siren.
"Oh! You're shy!"
Zi Ling gave a seductive smile that almost made Yun Fan lose himself. He knew that to maintain his composure, he had to stay away from this siren.
"Who are you?"
Yun Fan asked tentatively.
Zi Ling replied, "My name is Zi Ling. I am under Lord Feng Hua, the most powerful Great Sage, and the most formidable Great Sage in this demonic realm!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan inquired, "Are you more powerful than the Succubus from earlier?"
"Of course!"
Zi Ling said proudly, "We are not even on the same level. She is far inferior to me!"
"Oh."
Yun Fan nodded, surprised to learn that this siren held such a high position.
"What is your name?"
She asked Yun Fan.
Yun Fan replied, "My name is Huang Mo!"
"That's a truly rustic name, but it doesn't matter anymore!"
Zi Ling said indifferently.
In fact, Yun Fan already found the name "Dou Zhan Tian Di" (Battle Emperor) that Shui Linglong had given him rather distasteful. His own alias was even worse.
If Shui Linglong were present, she would exclaim, "Is this it? It's not even as good as the Battle Emperor I came up with!"
At this moment, Yun Fan asked, "I heard that if you are satisfied with me, I can stay, and if not, I must leave, correct?"
"Yes, that's right!"
Zi Ling nodded.
Yun Fan then got straight to the point, "Then, please tell me, are you satisfied with me?"
At this moment, he feigned a look of being overly flattered. Coupled with his abysmal talent and potential, he couldn't believe Zi Ling would be satisfied with him.
"More than satisfied!"
Zi Ling exclaimed, "You are truly the man I have been searching for!"
"What?"
At this instant, Yun Fan was stunned.
For Zi Ling, Yun Fan was the lover of her dreams.
Yun Fan, having regained his composure, immediately asked, "What do you want me to do?"
Zi Ling explained, "It's like this. I've encountered issues with my cultivation, so I desperately need a Dao companion. However, my requirements are very high: besides being handsome, they must also be charming. Ordinary people simply don't catch my eye, but you are an exception. I am very satisfied with you!"
"Uh..."
Even Yun Fan hadn't expected this outcome. He was practically collapsing.
So, he was supposed to be her Dao companion! However, Yun Fan clearly wouldn't agree, as he wanted no involvement with the Immortal Realm.
"Miss Zi Ling, perhaps you have misunderstood me. While I may possess some charm and handsomeness, these qualities are negligible to us cultivators. Strength and talent are paramount. However, clearly, I lack in both aspects. Therefore, perhaps you could let me leave?"
Yun Fan stated directly.
But Zi Ling smiled playfully, "I desire your handsomeness and charm. What need do I have for your talent and potential? I'm looking for a man, not a disciple. So, from today onwards, you will obediently be my little man!"
With that, she directly embraced Yun Fan. Yun Fan struggled free. This was too brazen, wasn't it!
Yun Fan said, "Choosing a Dao companion is not a trivial matter, especially for you, the most powerful Great Sage in this demonic realm. I believe you should consider it carefully."
However, Zi Ling replied, "What is there to consider? It's you. Be my man, and I will protect you!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan asked, "What if I refuse?"
He didn't believe it would come to forced marriage, did he? In fact, his current situation was worse than a forced marriage; he was merely a bargaining chip for them to appease their superiors.
"If you refuse, you will not be able to leave this place!"
Zi Ling declared, "From childhood, anything I desired, I always obtained. Do you think you can escape?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan decided to take a gamble. He immediately said, "That's not necessarily true. What if I do escape?"
"In my domain, there are no 'what ifs'!"
Zi Ling said arrogantly.
"How will you know if you don't try?"
The next moment, Yun Fan decisively chose to use invisibility to escape. However, the moment he entered the invisibility state, Zi Ling instantly immobilized him with a single move.
Although he was a half-immortal, in the face of a peak Great Sage like Zi Ling, he was completely outmatched. With a single move, he was rendered immobile.
"You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
Zi Ling said disdainfully, then dragged Yun Fan away.
"Damn it!"
Yun Fan was inwardly devastated. He had thought his strength was considerable, making him a king in the Immortal Realm.
Little did he expect to encounter an existence far beyond that of a king. His former arrogance had turned him into a mere novice.
To reiterate, it wasn't that he wasn't strong, but rather that others were stronger. This realization was utterly crushing for Yun Fan.
Subsequently, Zi Ling dragged him onto a bed.
"Little man, you can't escape my grasp. I've been searching for so long and finally found the most suitable candidate. Do you think I'll let you go?"
Zi Ling smiled playfully and was about to take his temperature when her brow suddenly furrowed.
"You are not a demon!"
She asked Yun Fan coldly, clearly very angry at this moment.
Yun Fan directly replied, "That's right, I am not a demon!"
"But you are not an Immortal of the Curse either!"
She said coldly to Yun Fan, for she had discovered that the curse of the Immortal Dao on Yun Fan was a disguise.
"That's correct!"
Yun Fan felt a pang of regret. Perhaps it was too late to realize this now, as he was already trapped. Wouldn't it have been better to reveal himself earlier?
It was also his fault for not reminding Zi Ling sooner.
Zi Ling also didn't expect Yun Fan to be a cultivator of the Righteous Path Immortal. Righteous Path Immortals had been extinct for countless ages.
They had been nearly wiped out by the cursed demons and cursed immortals, long ago. Unexpectedly, he encountered a disguised one here today.
Unlike the Righteous Path Immortals, the curse of the Immortal Dao seemed to have no effect on Yun Fan.
Therefore, at this moment, her eyes were filled with immense fury.
Having brought him into her domain meant Yun Fan had become her first Dao companion.
Thus, at this moment, her rage was truly boundless.
Yun Fan said, "I am not a cursed immortal nor a cursed demon, nor even a common Righteous Path Immortal. Perhaps you should give up now!"
For Yun Fan, this was his critical moment to escape the tiger's den; otherwise, he would have no chance.
Unexpectedly, upon learning the truth, Zi Ling did not choose to withdraw but instead escalated her aggression.
Undoubtedly, this was an outcome Yun Fan could not bear. He hadn't expected Zi Ling to be so persistent.
...
A day later, Zi Ling was extremely weak. Upon realizing she had been deceived, she had intended to retaliate against Yun Fan with her attacks.
However, it had resulted in a mutual destruction.
As she prepared to strike down Yun Fan, this deceiver, she found herself unable to do so.
Even if Yun Fan was not one of those three types, it didn't change the fact that Yun Fan was now her husband.
Although they lacked the title of husband and wife, they had consummated their relationship.
"Alas!"
Zi Ling sighed and said regretfully, "My little love, am I truly going to fall into your hands?"
The thought of this made her angry, but looking at Yun Fan's handsome face and captivating charm, her heart seemed to soften, and her killing intent towards Yun Fan completely vanished.
This was why Yun Fan had managed to survive. Otherwise, he would have been cut into pieces by Zi Ling.
"Forget it, it's already come to this, I accept it!"
In reality, Zi Ling was merely speaking aloud. Even if she had discovered Yun Fan's disguise earlier, she might have still followed this path. How could she resist Yun Fan's charm?
Therefore, Yun Fan had completely captivated her.
However, she still had a problem: her martial path encountered an insurmountable obstacle.
Soon, however, she discovered a clue.
"No, my injuries have recovered!"
Zi Ling was extremely shocked and could hardly believe what she was seeing.
She had thought that since Yun Fan was not a cursed demon, he would have no effect. Unexpectedly, not only was there an effect, but it was remarkably potent.
It seemed she had struck gold. In an instant, the dejected Zi Ling became extremely cheerful.
Coincidentally, at this moment, Yun Fan awoke.
"How could you do this?"
Yun Fan was speechless. It was all due to his irresistible charm and handsomeness; otherwise, he wouldn't have suffered such misfortune.
Of course, strictly speaking, it wasn't entirely misfortune, but overall, as long as he didn't agree, it was misfortune.
In fact, it had become quite serious. After this incident, his strength had also improved, bringing him infinitely close to becoming an Immortal.
As long as he was given the opportunity, he could completely enter the first realm of Immortality, the Great Sage.
Therefore, his tone of voice was not one of outright fury, but rather an expression of his dissatisfaction.
He had initially thought of himself as a victim, but ultimately, it had become a situation where both parties benefited. It was truly dreamlike.
Zi Ling quickly apologized, "Husband, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Who can resist your charm? I just couldn't help myself!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan felt a little better. "It's my fault for being handsome, but taking me is your mistake. After all, that's no excuse for you!"
"And, we are not husband and wife!"
Yun Fan specifically emphasized this, as he was certain he would eventually clash with the cursed immortals and cursed demons. Therefore, he didn't want any connection with Zi Ling at this moment.
Zi Ling quickly agreed, "Yes, yes, whatever you say. We cannot address each other as wife and husband in front of others, but when it's just the two of us, you can do whatever you want to me!"
"Are you sure?"
Seeing the alluring Zi Ling, Yun Fan became increasingly annoyed and wanted to regain his pride.
"I am sure!"
Zi Ling quickly replied, "Husband, I've realized my mistake. Now, you can punish me however you wish, and I promise I won't fight back!"
"You said it yourself, you little vixen!"
Yun Fan immediately lunged forward, and they engaged in an intense battle for eight hundred rounds.
Before the battle was even half over, Zi Ling was shocked. She hadn't expected this to be Yun Fan's true combat strength.
In fact, Yun Fan's combat strength wasn't this high yet, but to take revenge on Zi Ling, he was exerting strength beyond his normal capacity.
Clearly, Zi Ling was defeated very quickly.
After regaining his pride from Zi Ling, Yun Fan's anger completely dissipated.
Now, he was no longer in a hurry to leave. He decided that he would leave only after breaking through to the Great Sage realm.
Upon breaking through to the Great Sage realm, he would at least be considered a top-tier existence. Even if he couldn't suppress all enemies, he would at least have the strength to protect himself.
After all, at present, he was extremely safe with Zi Ling.
From then on, they spent their days discussing cultivation. Zi Ling told him many methods to break through to the Great Sage realm.
Of course, after each discussion, neither of them would yield to the other, and then a passionate battle would ensue.
However, it was more of Yun Fan's unilateral crushing victory than a battle.
Because Zi Ling was no match for him. In these dozens of rounds of combat, he had never lost.
It always ended with Zi Ling's unilateral defeat. It had to be said that this feeling of invincibility was truly lonely.
Until this day, he was infinitely close to becoming a Great Sage, and he could even sense the Great Sage realm.
But he did not rush his breakthrough.
After all, in his opinion, he would reach the Great Sage realm within three months at most. There was no need to force this breakthrough.
A natural breakthrough would be the best method, causing minimal damage to his physique.
Zi Ling, on the other hand, had gained even more. She no longer had any hidden worries.
At this moment, they were together again. Zi Ling lay in Yun Fan's arms and asked him, "Little man, where do you come from?"
During this time, she had forgotten to ask about Yun Fan's origins, as Yun Fan was too extraordinary.
Yun Fan replied, "I was forcibly brought to the Immortal Realm by a cursed immortal. However, at a critical moment, I found an opportunity to escape. My homeland is in the lower realm, the Three Thousand Great Worlds."
Upon hearing this, Zi Ling's expression changed. "I didn't expect that even though the gate to the Immortal Realm has been sealed for so many years, you could still ascend from the lower realm. How is the situation in the lower realm?"
"It has not been infected by the curse!"
Yun Fan stated directly.
Zi Ling was not surprised by this. "After all, so many Righteous Path Immortals sacrificed their lives back then to construct the gate to the Immortal Realm. It's normal that it hasn't been infected!"
"Also, I have discovered your secret!"
Yun Fan said, "I've found that you are shedding the curse and cultivating normal demonic power!"
If he hadn't discovered this, Yun Fan naturally wouldn't have spoken so much with Zi Ling. Zi Ling's injuries had also formed at this time.
The reason it was effective was that his Zhan Tian power had resolved Zi Ling's Immortal Dao curse, which was why Zi Ling felt the effect was so significant.
It must be said, apart from Yun Fan, no one else would have had this effect. This was also what Zi Ling had discovered.
"My husband, there is a very special power within your body that can suppress curses, both the Immortal Dao curse and the demonic curse, and even eliminate them!"
Zi Ling stated directly.
Yun Fan was not surprised that Zi Ling had discovered this. After all, Zi Ling was a peak Great Sage expert, far beyond his level.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "That's right. It is precisely because of this power that I have defeated one cursed immortal after another!"
"What is this power called?"
Zi Ling curiously asked Yun Fan.
"Zhan Tian Power, which I created myself!"
Yun Fan stated directly. Although Zhan Tian Power was not created by him, the enhanced version of Zhan Tian Power was something he had devised.
Therefore, it was not entirely inaccurate to say he created it himself at this moment.
Zi Ling gasped, never expecting that Yun Fan had created such a heaven-defying technique.
At this moment, she said to Yun Fan, "Little man, you truly possess miraculous abilities!"
"Right!"
Yun Fan asked her, "Why are you shedding the curse?"
In Yun Fan's opinion, in the current Immortal Realm, Righteous Path Immortals or demons had long since perished; curses were the dominant force.
Zi Ling's actions were going against the prevailing trend.
Zi Ling replied, "Because both my lord and I have discovered that curses have flaws and drawbacks. Most people choose to conceal or eradicate these flaws and drawbacks, but my lord chose an unusual path, opting to shed the curse directly, and I am following in her footsteps!"
This was Zi Ling's answer.
Yun Fan said, "Shedding the curse is the right thing to do!"
This suggestion had originally come from the Slaughterer, and subsequently, he had successfully helped both the Heart of the Curse and Biluo shed their curses.
The method was the same as Zi Ling's.
At this moment, Zi Ling said, "In my opinion, this path is correct, but without your 'thing,' I would have had a very difficult time shedding the curse. Once I tried to shed it, I would have been backlashed by the curse!"
Zi Ling was reluctant to part with it.
Yun Fan asked, "Are there others with the same idea as you?"
"Perhaps, perhaps not!"
Zi Ling said, "Regardless, I have succeeded. Little man, you have truly made invaluable contributions. How would you like to be rewarded?"
"That's not necessary for now, as we are like-minded!"
Yun Fan said with an awkward smile.
Just then, Zi Ling heard a message from her lord, so she quickly said to Yun Fan, "Little man, stay here and don't go out. I need to see my lord, otherwise, she will be displeased to see you!"
"Oh."
Yun Fan nodded. After Zi Ling kissed him, she quickly departed.
For some reason, Yun Fan felt a pang of sourness. Yes, he was jealous, and he was jealous of Zi Ling's lord.
However, Zi Ling had been a perfect existence before, so that lord had not seemingly harmed Zi Ling.
He didn't want to stir up trouble now, so he chose to stay put.
Not long after, Zi Ling arrived before the demonic palace to greet her lord.
"Greetings, Demonic Lord!"
Zi Ling immediately knelt on the ground.
"Zi Ling, you are one of my most favored subordinates, why have you not returned yet?"
The other party questioned directly. It was precisely because Zi Ling had not returned that she had come in person.
Zi Ling quickly replied, "My lord, your subordinate has found a suitable Dao companion and was thus delayed. I beg your forgiveness."
Hearing this, Lord Feng Hua asked, "Are you sure!"
"Yes!"
Zi Ling nodded quickly.
"Hmm."
Lord Feng Hua Immortal did not pursue Zi Ling's transgression further. Instead, she asked Zi Ling, "Then, have you killed him?"
"No... no!"
Zi Ling quickly replied.
"Insolence!"
Lord Feng Hua said coldly, "Did I not tell you to kill him on the spot after you were done with him?"
Although she had not used the method herself, she had read classical texts that recorded such practices. Moreover, the reason she had sent Zi Ling out to find a Dao companion was essentially to let Zi Ling conduct an experiment. If it worked, she would use this method; if not, then so be it.
There was no need for her to sacrifice herself.
But even if it worked, he had to be killed, otherwise, it would tarnish Zi Ling's reputation. As for herself, she would certainly be ruthless!
Hearing this, Zi Ling's heart trembled. Kill Yun Fan? What a joke! She couldn't bear to do it.
Therefore, she quickly said to Lord Feng Hua, "My lord, I will kill him later!"
"When is 'later'?"
Facing Lord Feng Hua's questioning, Zi Ling was momentarily at a loss for words.
At this moment, Lord Feng Hua asked, "You haven't developed feelings for him, have you?"
Zi Ling knew she couldn't deceive Lord Feng Hua, so she nodded, "Yes."
"You're courting death!"
Lord Feng Hua said coldly, "Do you know what you are saying?"
"My lord, it's not that I can't bear to, it's because..."
"Because of what?"
Lord Feng Hua questioned again.
At this moment, Zi Ling knew that she had to find a reason to protect Yun Fan, otherwise, even if she didn't act, Lord Feng Hua would.
Therefore, Zi Ling quickly said, "Because he can completely remove the curse from my body and ensure that the curse does not relapse!"
"Is it that good?"
Lord Feng Hua asked doubtfully.
"Yes!"
Zi Ling nodded quickly.
Subsequently, Lord Feng Hua examined Zi Ling's condition and found it to be as Zi Ling had described, immaculate.
The curse had not re-infected Zi Ling, and she was likely in a completely relaxed state now.
"Does the method I gave you have such good results?"
Lord Feng Hua asked excitedly. She hadn't expected that a method casually found in classical texts would have such astonishing effects.
Hearing this, Zi Ling immediately said, "No, it might be because he is special!"
"How is he special?"
Facing Feng Hua's confusion, Zi Ling revealed the secret of Yun Fan's ability to suppress and eliminate the Immortal Dao curse.
Upon hearing this, Feng Hua was astonished. She hadn't expected that there was such a monstrous person in this Immortal Realm. Thus, at this moment, she was eager to witness it for herself.
She then instructed Zi Ling to bring Yun Fan out.
When Yun Fan saw Feng Hua, he was stunned. He had expected Zi Ling's lord to be a man, but it turned out to be an incredibly beautiful woman.
It was the complete opposite of Zi Ling. Zi Ling was fiery, while the one before him was as cold as ice.
However, it was evident that her strength was immense. Even a mere aura from her could crush him, as this person before him had surpassed the ceiling of power.
A Demonic Lord! A being of the same caliber as an Immortal Lord, and second only to a few supreme rulers, could essentially sweep through the Immortal Realm!
At this moment, Yun Fan immediately said, "Junior Huang Mo pays his respects to the lord!"
"That appellation is too unpleasant. State your name!"
Feng Hua said with disdain.
Fine! Yun Fan hadn't expected that the alias he gave himself would be criticized again. He was almost at his breaking point.
However, at this moment, he replied, "Junior Yun Fan!"
"This name is good!"
It was clear that Feng Hua was quite pleased with the name Yun Fan.
"I heard you can remove the Immortal Dao curse?"
"That's correct!"
Yun Fan nodded.
Then, Feng Hua condensed a beam of Immortal Dao curse energy and directed it at Yun Fan. Yun Fan acted without hesitation, directly unleashing his Devouring Flames to neutralize the Immortal Dao curse.
This left Feng Hua dumbfounded. She hadn't expected that the Immortal Dao curse actually had a nemesis, and that nemesis was this seemingly unremarkable young man.
"Very good!"
Feng Hua said to Yun Fan, "Do you want to die or live?"
"Seriously!"
Yun Fan was extremely awkward. Why did she have to ask so directly? Couldn't she be more tactful? It made him sound like a coward who clung to life.
"I want to live!"
Although this was what he was thinking, Yun Fan answered very decisively.
"Hmm."
Feng Hua nodded with satisfaction. "Remove it for me as well. If you help me remove the curse, I will spare you!"
"My lord, he is my man!"
Zi Ling was distraught. She hadn't expected Feng Hua to brazenly steal her man.
However, Feng Hua's vision went dark. "What are you thinking? Is that the only way to remove the Immortal Dao curse?"
Hearing this, Zi Ling was relieved!
At this moment, Yun Fan said awkwardly, "Currently, there is no other method. This is the only way. Other methods are too overbearing, and I only have a thirty percent chance of success. However, if my lady wishes to try, that is also an option!"
"Do you dare?"
In Feng Hua's opinion, a thirty percent chance was no different from murder.
"Then, what would be the consequence if it fails?"
At this moment, she still wanted to know the outcome and consequences.
Yun Fan replied, "You would be burned to death by the Devouring Flames. Once the burning begins, no method can stop it!"
This was Yun Fan's worry and his point of apprehension.
"Must it be that method?"
Feng Hua asked with a stern face. Clearly, she disliked Zi Ling's method entirely.
Even Yun Fan's charm and handsomeness were irrelevant. No means no, because even though Zi Ling was her subordinate, they referred to each other as sisters in private. If she did this, it would be a betrayal of Zi Ling.
Yun Fan said, "Currently, this method is indeed the most promising. However, my lady need not worry. If I research for a thousand or eight hundred years, I might be able to find another method!"
Of course, a thousand or eight hundred years was not much time for Yun Fan, but for now, he could only placate Feng Hua.
"Hmph!"
Feng Hua snorted coldly, "I cannot wait a thousand or eight hundred years. I give you one month!"
"What?"
Yun Fan was completely stunned. This was making things impossible for him! He simply couldn't do it.
However, Feng Hua gave him no opportunity to argue.
Yun Fan was almost at the brink of collapse. This was just not playing fair!
With that, Feng Hua left directly.
"One month's time is impossible!"
Yun Fan stated directly.
At this moment, Zi Ling said, "Perhaps my lord is too anxious, as she desires to be rid of the curse even more."
"What will be the consequences if I fail to complete the task within a month?"
Yun Fan asked Zi Ling. He was not concerned about the consequences of success but only of failure.
Zi Ling said helplessly, "You might die if you fail!"
"You can't protect me either?"
Yun Fan despaired.
Zi Ling shook her head, "Yes, I cannot protect you. Although my lord and I are sisters in private, in the end, I am merely her subordinate!"
"Damn it!"
Yun Fan's expression changed. It seemed the situation was far more terrifying than he had imagined. He immediately asked Zi Ling, "Can you bear to watch me die like this?"
"No, I absolutely will not let you die!"
Zi Ling quickly promised Yun Fan.
Yun Fan's heavy heart was temporarily eased. He then said to Zi Ling, "How about this, we run away?"
Undoubtedly, in Yun Fan's opinion, this was a rather good plan.
If they ran away now, with Zi Ling's influence, they would have free passage anywhere they went!
However, Zi Ling said, "Little man, this is not feasible. You have no idea how influential my lord is!"
"So, it's over like this?"
Yun Fan asked doubtfully. He just wanted to seize the opportunity presented by fate. What was so wrong about that?
Zi Ling replied, "It's not that it's hopeless. I will beg her later."
"That's the only way!"
Unexpectedly, at the next moment, Zi Ling kissed him.
"At a time like this, can't we prioritize the main issue?"
Yun Fan said speechlessly.
"I refuse!"
Zi Ling immediately declared, "What if you are truly killed by my lord later? Then I would be useless, wouldn't I? So, I've decided not to waste this opportunity!"
"Uh..."
A month later, Zi Ling returned, looking very dejected.
"What's wrong?"
Yun Fan asked Zi Ling, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Zi Ling shook her head, "The situation is not optimistic."
"Why?"
Yun Fan asked in shock, as this was a matter of his life.
"Because my lord disagreed!"
Zi Ling gritted her teeth and said, "My good husband, I've decided to use the last resort!"
"What method?"
Yun Fan asked, confused.
At this point, no matter what method it was, as long as it saved his life, it would be acceptable.
Zi Ling said, "I plan to let you escape, and I will handle the rest!"
"Will she kill you?"
Yun Fan asked with concern.
"No!"
Zi Ling replied, "However, I will undoubtedly be punished, but as long as you can live, I'll endure the punishment. Once I am released, I will come find you!"
Undoubtedly, even at this moment, Zi Ling had not given up on Yun Fan. She couldn't help it; only after truly spending time with Yun Fan could she understand his good qualities.
Therefore, she had already found a place to hide Yun Fan first, planning to find him once her lord relaxed her guard.
"Alright!"
Yun Fan nodded, deciding to follow this plan.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a cold voice echoed, "Are you trying to play me for a fool?"
"My lord!"
Zi Ling's eyes narrowed. Yun Fan was on the verge of collapse because it was her, Feng Hua, who had arrived.
"Get aside!"
Feng Hua pushed Zi Ling aside.
Then, she approached Yun Fan and asked, "Have you found a method?"
Facing her questioning, Yun Fan replied, "I have! However, I need to make some preparations next!"
"Your state of mind tells me you are lying. You have not found a method!"
Feng Hua said coldly.
"Hiss!"
Yun Fan instantly gasped inwardly. What kind of heaven-defying skill was this? Even lying had become a luxury.
This was a significant blow to him.
"Indeed, I have not found a method!"
Yun Fan said, "I am not omnipotent. It's impossible for anyone to achieve it in such a short time!"
"Hmph!"
Feng Hua snorted coldly, "Since you have not found a method, then die!"
Just as she was about to strike Yun Fan,
"My lord, no!"
Zi Ling quickly ran over to stop her, but clearly, she was sent flying by Feng Hua with a single move.
Then, Feng Hua vanished from the spot with Yun Fan.
...
When Yun Fan awoke again, he realized he was in a world constructed by someone. To be precise, it should be Feng Hua.
As expected, in the next moment, Feng Hua appeared.
"You didn't kill me?"
Yun Fan looked at Feng Hua in confusion. According to Zi Ling's description, Feng Hua was a decisive killer.
He hadn't expected to survive. It was truly a miracle.
Feng Hua said, "No, but you will die soon!"
"What?"
Yun Fan looked at Feng Hua in shock.
Feng Hua said, "After careful consideration, I have decided to use Zi Ling's method!"
Well, Yun Fan couldn't bother with whether he agreed or not. He asked, "Then, why must I die?"
This was somewhat perplexing.
"Because once I succeed, I will kill you. Otherwise, you will ruin my reputation!"
She said to Yun Fan directly. Knowing that Yun Fan could not escape her grasp, she saw no need to conceal anything at this point.
Yun Fan's vision went black, and he almost collapsed to the ground. This was too blunt!
So, he said, "I can guarantee that I won't speak of this. I can even find a place to live in anonymity. Can you spare my life?"
However, Feng Hua replied, "No, you must die. If you don't die, I won't feel at ease!"
"Uh..."
Yun Fan stood frozen. Was he really this unlucky? Yun Fan hadn't expected such a fate.
But clearly, he didn't want this fate. Therefore, he said, "If you don't agree to let me go, then I won't cooperate with you! Nor will I help you!"
What a joke! He also had dignity, didn't he? The initiative wasn't entirely in Feng Hua's hands; he had his own initiative.
His implication was that even if he died, she wouldn't benefit!
Unfortunately, in the face of a powerful Demonic Lord, Yun Fan was overestimating himself.
This was not a matter of whether he agreed or not, but whether she wanted to obtain it. It was that simple.
As expected, the next moment, he felt a dizziness, his consciousness remained, but he was completely unable to resist. Life couldn't get any more miserable than this.
He watched helplessly as Feng Hua succeeded step by step, but he was utterly powerless.
As expected, he had finally reached this point. Although he did not want to help Feng Hua resolve her curse, as long as this step was completed, his Zhan Tian Power would help Feng Hua resolve it, and he couldn't even stop it.
As expected, after it was all done, Feng Hua felt that the curse within her body had been completely removed. Even if the curse later tried to regain control, it was blocked by the Zhan Tian Power from the outside.
It had no chance of re-occupying her body, and it didn't even dare to approach.
The injuries sustained from resisting the curse earlier were completely cleared at this moment. She could be considered the ultimate winner.
After confirming there were no unexpected outcomes, Feng Hua released Yun Fan from his confinement.
"In front of me, you cannot make any waves!"
Feng Hua said triumphantly.
Although Yun Fan was furious, he had to face reality. Therefore, he immediately said to Feng Hua, "Since you have succeeded, then proceed. Give me a swift end!"
However, Feng Hua did not act. Instead, she said to him, "You are still of great use. I have decided not to kill you!"
"What do you want to use me for?"
Yun Fan asked angrily. As expected, in the powerful Immortal Realm, even he could only be reduced to a bargaining chip.
Feng Hua replied, "You don't need to know. All you need to know is that you are now my prisoner. Also, you must research a new method! Otherwise, if you fail to research it, I will still kill you!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan said, "I need time!"
"It doesn't matter. Since my curse has already been broken, I will give you time!"
Feng Hua sneered. She couldn't kill Yun Fan yet, and she intended to keep him confined. She could simply claim to Zi Ling that Yun Fan was already dead.
This way, she wouldn't have to worry about Yun Fan ruining her reputation. Unlike Zi Ling, Feng Hua was cold-hearted and lacked emotions.
As for why she kept Yun Fan, perhaps only she knew. But undeniably, it was not for her own sake.
After all, she had already broken the curse and no longer needed him. She was not interested in men.
Thinking of the dark days ahead, Yun Fan showed an expression of utter despair.
...
"My lord, where is he?"
Zi Ling asked with concern.
However, Feng Hua replied directly, "I have already killed him!"
"What?"
Zi Ling was instantly distraught.
"Why? Why did you do this?"
Zi Ling asked hysterically. This was the first time she had spoken to Feng Hua in such a questioning tone.
However, reality was cruel. Feng Hua said disdainfully, "You are not qualified to ask me why. Do not think that because I favor you, you are someone important. Recognize your reality!"