"Scram!"
With Wan Long Divine Emperor's roar, the Enforcement Elder quickly ordered people to take away Yao Guang's body. Yao Guang's subordinates were also taken away.
"Thank you, Divine Emperor!"
Yun Fan quickly said gratefully.
Even Wu Zhong Divine King and Cang Tian Divine General were filled with gratitude. If Wan Long Divine Emperor hadn't appeared, Yun Fan would have been doomed today.
After all, the daughter of the Bright Divine Emperor was dead. No matter how innocent Yun Fan was, he would likely not escape this calamity.
Unexpectedly, Wan Ling quickly took Yun Fan's hand, "Brother Yun Fan, we meet again!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Cang Tian Divine General and Wu Zhong Divine King were stunned! Had Yun Fan hooked up with her again?
Although they didn't understand Yun Fan's past, it didn't mean they hadn't heard of it.
They only knew that Yun Fan was a man who could attract women just by appearing on the street.
They hadn't expected him to get involved with Wan Ling so quickly.
At this moment, Wan Long Divine Emperor spoke up, "Ling'er, don't be foolish. Holding hands in the street, what kind of behavior is this?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Wan Ling was dismissive, "What's wrong with this? I've even kissed Brother Yun Fan!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Yun Fan almost collapsed onto the ground in fright. If Wan Long Divine Emperor had been displeased and killed him, he would have had no recourse.
As for Wu Zhong Divine King and Cang Tian Divine General, they were even more certain that the two of them were truly involved.
"Nonsense, come with me!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor lost face. If this got out, his daughter's reputation would be ruined.
For this reason, he immediately waved his hand, and both Yun Fan and Wan Ling disappeared from their original positions.
Then he said to the two of them, "You two, you didn't hear anything just now, did you?"
"No, absolutely not!"
The two quickly swore, because they felt that at that very moment, Wan Long Divine Emperor had the urge to kill them to silence them.
Although Divine Kings were almost the strongest beings below Divine Emperors, their status was worlds apart from Divine Emperors.
As for Cang Tian Divine General, in Wan Long Divine Emperor's eyes, he was equivalent to a mere pawn.
This was understandable.
Fortunately, Wan Long Divine Emperor did not kill them.
After Wan Long Divine Emperor left, the two almost collapsed onto the ground.
"Will Yun Fan be alright?"
Cang Tian Divine General said sheepishly.
"Probably not!"
Wu Zhong Divine King said, "But it depends on Wan Long Divine Emperor's mood. If Wan Long Divine Emperor wants him dead, then there's nothing we can do!"
"That's right!"
"Let's go for a drink!"
"Yes!"
Then, the two left carefree.
...
In the Bright Divine Hall, the Enforcement Elder was kneeling on the ground, trembling. The others had already been executed.
"Is that the truth?"
The Bright Divine Emperor asked coldly.
The Enforcement Elder quickly said, "Divine Emperor, everything I've said is true. I beg the Divine Emperor to spare my life!"
At this moment, the Enforcement Elder felt that his life was in danger.
"Yun Fan!"
The Bright Divine Emperor snorted coldly. Although Yun Fan hadn't killed the person, it was related to him. He had already marked Yun Fan for death.
"If it weren't for Wan Long Divine Emperor's obstruction, I would have been able to bring him here!"
The Enforcement Elder said quickly.
At this moment, he only wished to stay alive.
"You're dismissed, get out!"
The Bright Divine Emperor said coldly.
"Yes!"
The Enforcement Elder felt as if he had been granted a general amnesty and immediately turned to flee. However, he hadn't even reached the entrance of the hall.
He saw a surge of power descend, piercing his body.
The Enforcement Elder stood there in a daze. He hadn't expected that the Bright Divine Emperor would not let him go in the end.
...
At this moment, Yun Fan was like a needle on a hot seat, for he was facing Wan Long Divine Emperor.
If Wan Ling were present, it would be fine. At least she could protect him. But it was hateful that he was being summoned by Wan Long Divine Emperor alone.
Coupled with Wan Long Divine Emperor's murderous gaze, Yun Fan's mood was not optimistic.
"Speak! Why did you take liberties with my daughter?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor began with a show of force, completely ignoring Yun Fan's help to suppress Wan Ling's fallen state.
Yun Fan quickly explained, "Divine Emperor, I really didn't!"
"Then why did you kiss my daughter?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor wanted to kill Yun Fan on the spot.
Alright! So it was about this. Yun Fan felt extremely wronged and quickly said, "It's really not my fault, she initiated it!"
"She's so pure, couldn't you resist when she initiated it?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor cursed furiously. At this moment, he really wanted to kill Yun Fan, but his heart repeatedly told him that only Yun Fan could save Wan Ling.
Therefore, no matter how much anger he felt, he had to suppress it.
"I'm being framed!"
Yun Fan said despairingly, "I didn't even react, okay?"
"Hmph!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor snorted coldly, "Besides the kiss, what else did you do?"
"I really didn't do anything else!"
Yun Fan vowed, "I can swear, I did nothing!"
"Since that's the case, then let me ask you again, did you help Ling'er suppress her fallen state?"
He asked Yun Fan.
Yun Fan quickly replied, "That's right. She happened to have an episode, so I used my power to help her suppress it!"
"Is that so?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor said to Yun Fan, "Since you can help her suppress it, you can also help her resolve it, right?"
Hearing this, Yun Fan knew that as long as the opportunity was right, he could survive and mediate.
Therefore, he said, "That might be difficult!"
"Difficult?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor said, "In other words, you do have a way?"
"Indeed!"
Yun Fan said, "However, the method is not feasible!"
"Why is it not feasible?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor pressed.
Yun Fan said, "Because if I want to completely remove it, unless I and she..."
"And her what?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor asked excitedly. As long as Wan Ling could recover, he would have no regrets.
He had tried many methods without success, yet this ant named Yun Fan had a way.
"I dare not say!"
Yun Fan said directly. He was afraid that if he said it, Wan Long Divine Emperor would really kill him.
"What is there to not dare to say!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor said nonchalantly, "Just say it, and I won't do anything to you!"
"Since that's the case, then I'll say it!"
"Go ahead!"
Yun Fan then said, "The method is for her and me to cultivate together!"
Finally, Yun Fan mustered up his courage and explained everything.
Unexpectedly, Wan Long Divine Emperor immediately became furious, "Boy, I'll kill you!"
With that, Wan Long Divine Emperor could no longer suppress the anger in his heart and wanted to attack Yun Fan. This brat was too detestable.
He even dared to have designs on his daughter. Didn't he know that Wan Ling was his precious daughter?
Yun Fan was speechless. If he hadn't been forced to say it, Wan Long Divine Emperor would want to kill him now that he had said it.
This put him in a difficult position!
Fortunately, at this moment, Wan Ling quickly appeared and stood in front of Yun Fan.
"Father, if you want to kill him, then kill me too!"
Wan Ling said firmly, "If anything happens to Brother Yun Fan, I will not live either!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor finally suppressed the urge to act. It wasn't that he didn't want Yun Fan's method, but it was for his beloved daughter's sake.
"Consider yourself lucky, brat!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor said coldly.
At this moment, Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he was alive, anything could be discussed.
Wan Long Divine Emperor threatened, "However, I advise you not to have designs on my daughter. Otherwise, I will truly kill you!"
"Don't worry, I absolutely won't!"
Yun Fan quickly assured him. As a peerless handsome man, what kind of storms hadn't he weathered?
He had long been aesthetically bored with all kinds of peerless beauties, so he assured them that he would not have designs on Wan Ling.
But now he was afraid that Wan Ling would have designs on him. For this reason, he quickly asked, "What if she has designs on me?"
"Brat, I'll kill you!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor's temper could no longer be controlled, and he was about to teach Yun Fan this shameless fellow a lesson.
At this moment, Wan Ling quickly said, "Father, you can't lay a hand on Brother Yun Fan!"
"Hmph!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor said, "For my daughter's sake, I'll give you another chance. Stay here and research a way for my daughter to recover!"
"Divine Emperor, I like a life of freedom!"
Yun Fan could only say reluctantly. The main reason was that he had no bargaining power at the moment.
As soon as these words were spoken, Wan Long Divine Emperor roared, "You have no choice. If you don't do as I say, then I'll send you to the Bright Divine Emperor!"
As soon as he heard the Bright Divine Emperor, Yun Fan immediately said, "I promise to complete the mission!"
"It seems you have some foresight!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor warned Yun Fan before leaving, "Remember, don't have designs on my daughter, not even holding hands is allowed!"
"Understood!"
Yun Fan nodded helplessly.
Wan Long Divine Emperor then disappeared.
Yun Fan had just congratulated himself on escaping a disaster when he didn't expect Wan Ling to start crying. Yun Fan was instantly depressed.
If Wan Long Divine Emperor saw this, he would think he had done something to Wan Ling! So, at this moment, he quickly said to Wan Ling, "Ling'er, what's wrong?"
"Brother Yun Fan, do you really hate me?"
Wan Ling pouted and asked.
"Hate?"
Yun Fan asked in confusion, "Where does that come from?"
Wan Ling said, "If you didn't hate me, why didn't you stay and keep me company?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Yun Fan laughed, "You've misunderstood. I like a life of freedom, not that I hate you. It has nothing to do with hating you, I promise!"
Wan Ling then breathed a sigh of relief. She thought Yun Fan was deliberately avoiding her.
At this moment, she asked Yun Fan again, "Brother Yun Fan, actually, it's not impossible for me and you to cultivate together!"
She didn't know what cultivation together entailed, but she knew that if they did, she could marry Brother Yun Fan.
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan quickly said, "Don't even think about it. If your father hears this, he'll kill me!"
Yun Fan believed that Wan Long Divine Emperor was absolutely capable of doing this, and without hesitation.
"Don't worry, Brother Yun Fan!"
Wan Ling said, "With me here, my father won't make a move against you!"
"Better safe than sorry!"
Yun Fan said helplessly, "Divine Emperors kill people silently. You can't protect me, so for safety's sake, we can't say such things for now!"
"But Ling'er really likes being with you!"
Wan Ling said in a clear and helpless voice, "Brother Yun Fan, marry me!"
"No, no, no!"
Yun Fan refused repeatedly.
"Am I too ugly, and Brother Yun Fan doesn't like me?"
Undoubtedly, at this moment, Wan Ling began to doubt herself again. If it weren't for her own shortcomings, Brother Yun Fan wouldn't dislike her, right?
In her opinion, her shortcomings might be that she was too ugly, or that she carried the fallen state.
Yun Fan said, "No, you're not ugly, you're very beautiful. It's just that we don't have a foundation of feelings. Of course, that's secondary. Feelings can be cultivated slowly!"
"Then why?"
Wan Ling eagerly pressed.
Yun Fan said, "Because I already have a wife, and more than one!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Wan Ling said nonchalantly, "Brother Yun Fan, isn't that perfect? With sisters to accompany me, I won't be lonely anymore!"
As expected, Wan Ling, who had never experienced the world, was so pure.
"It's not like that!"
Yun Fan said, "You're still naive now. When you truly mature, it will be too late. Do you understand?"
"But I don't regret it!"
Wan Ling still insisted.
Yun Fan then pretended to be angry and said, "Don't mention this matter again in the future. From now on, I will accompany you! Until your condition is completely resolved, I will have other things to do!"
"Oh!"
Wan Ling, although innocent, also knew that she couldn't anger Brother Yun Fan.
In fact, Yun Fan truly didn't want to marry Wan Ling. Wan Ling had no flaws. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also very pure.
However, he couldn't stand that old man Wan Long Divine Emperor. Was he just a bit stronger? What was so great about that?
When his strength reached Wan Long Divine Emperor's level, let's see if he wouldn't deal with Wan Long Divine Emperor.
If Wu Zhong Divine King and Cang Tian Divine General knew, they would definitely roll their eyes at Yun Fan. Was it just a bit stronger? It was a hundred million times stronger!
At this moment, Wan Ling said, "Brother Yun Fan, don't be angry. I'll take you to a good place!"
"What good place?"
Yun Fan asked in confusion.
"Follow me!"
With that, she took Yun Fan's hand and left.
Yun Fan felt that he was being reckless. If Wan Long Divine Emperor saw this, he might not even know how he died.
Before long, Wan Ling brought Yun Fan to a treasure vault.
"This is my father's treasure vault. I can take anything from it. Brother Yun Fan, you can take whatever you like!"
Wan Ling said to Yun Fan. It was evident that she was trying to please Yun Fan.
Yun Fan's interest was piqued.
"Can I really take anything?"
After all, this was the treasure vault of a Divine Emperor. Even if it wasn't overflowing with wealth, any single item would be a treasure.
Therefore, at this moment, it was impossible for him not to be tempted. He hadn't expected Wan Ling to be so generous, and it was not in vain that he had risked his head from Wan Long Divine Emperor to be affectionate with Wan Ling.
"Anything!"
Wan Ling said firmly. If it were in the past, Yun Fan would have politely declined, showing that he was not someone who could be bought with treasures.
But not now. Because Wan Ling was simple-minded, he was sure that if he refused, Wan Ling would take him away the next second.
He had regretted it due to impulsiveness last time. This time, he repeatedly told himself not to be impulsive.
Of course, impulsiveness was not a big deal. The most important thing was not to show off.
Because showing off was truly unbearable.
"Then I'll reluctantly choose one!"
Yun Fan reiterated, "Of course, I'm really not angry with you!"
"Mm-hmm!"
Wan Ling said, "I know Brother Yun Fan isn't such a stingy person!"
Then, the two entered the treasure vault. Upon seeing the dazzling array of treasures within, Yun Fan was completely dumbfounded.
He hadn't expected that old man Wan Long Divine Emperor would have so many good things. Any one of them was beyond his reach!
Admittedly, he had underestimated the wealth of a Divine Emperor, because the wealth of a Divine Emperor was beyond his imagination.
At this moment, Yun Fan had actually compromised in his heart. In fact, this old man wasn't that displeasing to him.
At this moment, he said to Wan Ling, "Then I'll pick one or two items casually, after all, this is your kind intention!"
"Mm-hmm!"
Wan Ling transformed into a little sycophant, "Brother Yun Fan, as long as you like it!"
He liked it, he liked it very much!
Who wouldn't like such a generous Wan Ling?
Therefore, Yun Fan took out a box and chose more than a dozen items, placing them in the box. It was truly one item.
But was his understanding of "one or two" mistaken?
Fortunately, the simple-minded Wan Ling didn't fuss about it. In her eyes, as long as Yun Fan was happy, she was happy.
Perhaps even Wan Long Divine Emperor hadn't expected that his home had been robbed.
After obtaining the treasures, Yun Fan began to refine them.
He refined them for over a year.
When he opened his eyes again, he found that his strength had greatly improved.
True Martial Third Realm.
That's right, this was the effect of using the power of treasures.
He was originally only in the first realm, but after refining these treasures, Yun Fan directly broke through to the third level.
This speed could be called heaven-defying, and Yun Fan was very satisfied with it.
"Brother Yun Fan, you're out of seclusion!"
Wan Ling said excitedly to Yun Fan.
This past year had been too boring for her. Although she was used to a boring life, after interacting with Yun Fan, she knew that she could no longer adapt to a boring life.
Therefore, she had been very uncomfortable this past year. Fortunately, Yun Fan had emerged from seclusion.
How strong Yun Fan had become was not important to her; what mattered was Yun Fan himself.
"Mm-hmm! I'm out of seclusion!"
Yun Fan smiled at Wan Ling. If it weren't for Wan Ling this time, he wouldn't have gained so much.
At this moment, Yun Fan asked with some trepidation, "Has your father caused any trouble for me?"
"Not at all!"
Wan Ling said to Yun Fan, "After my persuasion, my father will no longer trouble Brother Yun Fan. Brother Yun Fan, don't worry!"
"Mm-hmm!"
Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. That would be best, as being targeted by a Divine Emperor-level expert was not a good thing.
In his opinion, the Bright Divine Emperor probably wanted him dead even more, so staying here for now was the safest option.
...
Half a year later, Yun Fan had completely consolidated his third-level realm.
"Kid, are you done yet?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor asked Yun Fan impatiently. It was clear that he still didn't know that his treasure vault had been pilfered.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "As far as I know, besides this method, there seems to be no other way!"
"Are you playing me?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor grabbed Yun Fan by the collar and asked.
Yun Fan remained unfazed. Since his strength was inferior to Wan Long Divine Emperor's, he would let this old man be arrogant for a while.
When he became a Divine Emperor, he would see who would deal with whom!
In fact, at this moment, Wan Long Divine Emperor was also feeling bitter. Did he really have to let his daughter marry Yun Fan?
Although his daughter not only didn't object to this, but even strongly agreed, he still felt like he was losing out.
After all, this was the daughter he had raised with his own hands!
To be snatched away by Yun Fan like this, for what reason?
At this moment, he said to Yun Fan, "I'll give you another month. If you still can't cure my daughter, then I'll send you to the battlefield!"
"Go to the battlefield?"
Yun Fan asked in confusion.
Wan Long Divine Emperor said, "That's right. In a month, darkness will shroud us again, and the power of the fallen will sweep in! At that time, it will be the decisive battle between our Taiqing Immortal Land and the fallen. Many people will die. All True Martial experts below Divine Emperor must participate! If you can cure my daughter, then I will shamelessly protect you too!"
This was Wan Long Divine Emperor's promise to Yun Fan.
At this moment, Yun Fan asked, "What are the benefits if I perform meritorious deeds?"
"There are many benefits for meritorious deeds, but how easy is it to perform them? Almost everyone who performs meritorious deeds is already dead!"
He warned Yun Fan, "Because fallen warriors are not easy to kill. In a one-on-one situation, people from the Taiqing Immortal Land will die even more!"
This was his warning to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan was shocked upon hearing this, never expecting things to be so cruel.
However, he said, "How about this! Let me participate in the battle!"
Did he forget what his purpose was for coming to the Taiqing Immortal Land? It was to find out the truth. This was a good opportunity.
As long as he killed a fallen warrior, he would be considered to have performed meritorious deeds. Therefore, Yun Fan was eager to perform meritorious deeds.
"Are you sure?"
Wan Long Divine Emperor looked at Yun Fan in shock. He had expected Yun Fan to be afraid, but he hadn't expected Yun Fan to want to participate in the battle, and so proactively.
"I'm sure!"
Yun Fan said firmly, "I want to enter the Sutra Pavilion!"
At this moment, he didn't even hide his goal, but directly told Wan Long Divine Emperor.
Wan Long Divine Emperor said, "No, you can't participate in the battle!"
"Why?"
Yun Fan asked in confusion.
Wan Long Divine Emperor said, "Because if you die, my daughter will have no hope of being saved. Moreover, in my estimation, you are likely to die!"
"Uh..."
Yun Fan was very speechless. Did this old man not know how to speak? Was he so eager for him to die?
It was truly speechless.
"Moreover, you must understand that you might not die at the hands of the fallen. You might also die at the hands of your own people!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor said to Yun Fan, "For example, the Bright Divine Emperor's son, or his subordinates, could all take your life!"
"If it's his son, I'm confident I can face him!"
Yun Fan said, "As for his subordinates, there's no need to worry. Wu Zhong Divine King and Cang Tian Divine General won't stand by and do nothing!"
This was his confidence.
"As for the Bright Divine Emperor, as long as he doesn't make a move, I'm confident!"
Yun Fan said to Wan Long Divine Emperor.
Wan Long Divine Emperor hadn't expected Yun Fan's attitude to be so firm. As for the Bright Divine Emperor's side, there was indeed no need to worry, as he wasn't just a decoration.
For this reason, he immediately said to Yun Fan, "Brat, I looked down on you before, thinking you only knew how to seduce my daughter! But now, I see you in a new light!"
Yun Fan was very speechless. Was it him who initiated it? From beginning to end, it was Wan Ling who was seducing him.
However, if he dared to speak his mind, Wan Long Divine Emperor would definitely have him killed on the spot.
So, he said, "Divine Emperor, you may not know, but I have come this far by fighting. There have been countless stronger individuals before me, but in the end, I defeated them all! My reaching this point may be luck once or twice, but after so many times, it's not something that can be explained by mere chance."
This was Yun Fan's attitude.
Upon hearing this, Wan Long Divine Emperor's heart softened. In fact, it wasn't impossible for his daughter to marry Yun Fan.
After all, what Yun Fan lacked most now was merit. As long as Yun Fan achieved merit, then marrying his daughter to Yun Fan would be justifiable.
Of course, there was another reason: his own daughter had already begun to lean towards Yun Fan. In the end, even if he disagreed, he would have to agree.
After all, if Wan Ling threw a tantrum, cried, and threatened to hang herself, he wouldn't be able to handle it.
For this reason, he said to Yun Fan, "Since you want to go, then I will arrange for you to go! However, I will leave a divine sense on you, and if something happens to you, I can immediately come to your rescue!"
No matter what, he would not let Yun Fan die. If Yun Fan died, what would happen to his daughter?
Let alone the fact that his daughter liked Yun Fan, even the fallen state could not be resolved!
"Divine Emperor, no!"
Yun Fan said, "I know you are protecting me, but the more you do this, the less I can grow. Only through facing life-and-death combat can one become the strongest!"
This was Yun Fan's character. He had never thought of just coasting along.
For this reason, Wan Long Divine Emperor found Yun Fan more and more pleasing to the eye.
He hadn't expected that Yun Fan would have such aspirations.
Therefore, he said to Yun Fan, "Since that's the case, then I'll let you go and forge your own path. Promise me, you must stay alive. Even if you don't achieve merit, it's not shameful!"
That's right, the three immortal lands had been fighting against the fallen for so many years, but they had never gained the upper hand, and were only becoming more and more decadent.
Therefore, achieving merit was not important. The most important thing was to stay alive!
"Don't worry, Divine Emperor, I have some confidence!"
Yun Fan asked, "But if the Bright Divine Emperor's son and subordinates want to kill me, can I kill them?"
In fact, his biggest concern was the Bright Divine Emperor's revenge. After all, he couldn't afford to offend a Divine Emperor at the moment.
This was Yun Fan's dilemma.
Wan Long Divine Emperor said to Yun Fan, "Don't worry, just go all out. With me here, killing them is fine, provided they attack you first, not you attacking them!"
"I know!"
Yun Fan said, "I don't like to provoke trouble, but if they want to provoke me, they should be prepared for the consequences!"
"Mm! Go back and prepare!"
Wan Long Divine Emperor said to Yun Fan, "I'll give you a chance to break through!"
"Mm!"
Yun Fan nodded. Although he might not win, he had a great deal of confidence.
After he left, Wan Ling came out.
"Father, I told you he wasn't a coward, but you didn't believe me!"
Wan Ling said with great admiration. She simply liked men like Yun Fan who exuded masculinity.
She had seen the conversation between Yun Fan and her father just now.
However, for Yun Fan's sake, she had not come out.
Wan Long Divine Emperor said, "This kid's performance has indeed surprised me. If he can grow, he will definitely be a talented person!"
"Father, are you really not going to leave him any life-saving means?"
Wan Ling asked worriedly.
Wan Long Divine Emperor said, "Since he said so, then there's no need!"
"But what if people from the Bright Divine Emperor kill him?"
This was Wan Ling's concern. Human hearts were unpredictable, and Yun Fan might not be able to deal with these people.
In her eyes, Yun Fan was one of the two most important people in her life. She certainly didn't want anything to happen to Yun Fan!
Wan Long Divine Emperor said, "Don't worry! This kid is very cunning. I always feel that he can forge a path of his own!"
"Mm-hmm!"
Wan Ling quickly said, "Father, then you must promise me that when he returns, you will let me marry him!"
At once, Wan Long Divine Emperor showed a look of disgust. This daughter was really worried about not getting married.
Of course, she wouldn't be married anyway. After all, Wan Ling had been tainted by the power of the fallen, so no one dared to approach her.
At this moment, Wan Long Divine Emperor sighed in his heart. Wan Ling's fallen power also came from her mother.
Therefore, he had never revealed this secret.
In any case, with him around, Wan Ling would be fine.
...
"Yun Fan, you finally decided to come back!"
Wu Zhong Divine King and Cang Tian Divine General were very speechless. They knew that Yun Fan had stayed with Wan Long Divine Emperor for several years.
They thought Yun Fan had been indulging in a woman's embrace and had forgotten them, his two seniors.
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan had returned.
Yun Fan said, "Two seniors, I was truly afraid of the Bright Divine Emperor's revenge, so I didn't come out. Of course, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that I have broken through to the third realm, infinitely close to the fourth realm!"
"What?"
The two were instantly shocked. They had been so busy talking with Yun Fan that they had forgotten how strong Yun Fan was.
Therefore, at this moment, they carefully sensed Yun Fan's strength and were truly shocked.
They hadn't expected that Yun Fan would break through to the third realm in just two years while staying with Wan Long Divine Emperor.
At this rate and trend, Yun Fan would soon be able to enter the ranks of Divine Generals.
Admittedly, Yun Fan's growth speed was monstrous.
"Yun Fan, is it the power given to you by your father-in-law?"
Wu Zhong Divine King asked curiously.
"Uh..."
Yun Fan quickly reminded him, "Senior, don't overthink it. He's not my father-in-law. Wan Ling and I are just friends. Be careful, or Wan Long Divine Emperor will deal with you!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Wu Zhong Divine King chickened out. If he were really dealt with by Wan Long Divine Emperor, it would be truly unfortunate.
For this reason, he asked Yun Fan, "Then why has your strength improved so quickly?"
Yun Fan said, "It's because I opened the Divine Emperor's treasure vault from Wan Ling and obtained some treasures. So, after refining these treasures, I broke through!"
Upon hearing this, the two were speechless. Wasn't this still freeloading?
They didn't know what to say. However, even freeloading required strength! Because Yun Fan was already very handsome.
The kind of handsome that could make people's eyes pop out. Although they could also become as handsome as Yun Fan, it wouldn't be their true appearance, and experts could see through it at a glance.
Therefore, they really couldn't be jealous in this regard.
"Then why did you come back?"
Play is play, and jokes are jokes, but they still hoped that Yun Fan would stay by Wan Long Divine Emperor's side, as that was the safest option.
Yun Fan said, "Because in a month, the fallen will attack again, so I want to go to war and perform meritorious deeds!"
"And then marry Wan Ling?"
The two looked at Yun Fan in confusion.
"No, you've misunderstood!"
Yun Fan said, "I just want to enter the Sutra Pavilion!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the two were shocked. Did he want to perform meritorious deeds for such a trivial matter?
However, Cang Tian Divine General had already realized this, so he still supported Yun Fan.
He said to Yun Fan, "I believe you can achieve merit and survive. However, the Bright Divine Emperor will probably make a move against you, as that old fellow is indeed petty. After we spoke for you, he has been targeting us!"
The two were deeply resentful of this matter.
Yun Fan said, "Don't worry! Aren't you two seniors still here? The Bright Divine Emperor is being watched by Wan Long Divine Emperor, so there's no need to worry about that. As for his subordinates, with the two seniors protecting me, I will be safe!"
Upon hearing this, the two nodded. Although they dared not oppose the Bright Divine Emperor, with Wan Long Divine Emperor as their backer, what was impossible could become possible.
For this reason, they said to Yun Fan, "We are old acquaintances, so don't worry! If his people dare to touch you, we won't stand by and watch! However, when it comes to dealing with the fallen..."
The two looked at Yun Fan with difficulty.
"Don't worry, although I can't eliminate the fallen, I can still prevent you two seniors from being infected by them!"
This was Yun Fan's promise.
Instantly, the three smiled at each other and reached a consensus.
Admittedly, this was the best win-win situation. They needed Yun Fan, and Yun Fan also needed them.
Thus, the three easily reached a cooperation.
...
Bright Divine Hall.
The Bright Divine Emperor said to his son, Yao Tian, "Tian'er, do you know why I summoned you?"
"I know!"
Yao Tian immediately said, "Because Father wants me to kill this brat Yun Fan and avenge my sister!"
"Correct!"
The Bright Divine Emperor said, "Your sister died unjustly, but it is truly inconvenient to act in the Taiqing Immortal Land. I don't know why that old fellow Wan Long is protecting him? If I were to make a move, it wouldn't be as simple as killing this brat. It would be a battle at the Divine Emperor level, and the Taiqing Immortal Land could not withstand it!"
This was why he hadn't made a move.
Yao Tian said, "Father, don't worry, I will personally end this brat!"
Yao Tian was very confident in his strength, as he was already a fourth-level Divine General.
Killing Yun Fan would be as easy as turning his hand.
For this reason, the Bright Divine Emperor nodded, "Very good, my several trusted subordinates will be at your disposal. In any case, you must kill him and not let him return alive!"
"Father, don't worry, leave it to me!"
Yao Tian guaranteed again.
"Mm! Go!"
The Bright Divine Emperor said, "I believe in you!"
Afterward, Yao Tian retreated. The Bright Divine Emperor's eyes were filled with anger. His most beloved daughter had died. Although she hadn't died at Yun Fan's hands, he had already chalked it up to Yun Fan's account. It was conceivable how much he wanted to kill Yun Fan.
However, he could not initiate a Divine Emperor battle. Once a Divine Emperor battle broke out, the Taiqing Immortal Land would be destroyed.
This was the tacit understanding among Divine Emperors.
After all, since ancient times, countless immortal lands had disappeared into the river of time due to internal conflicts among Divine Emperors.
Unless it was absolutely necessary, let alone him, even Wan Long Divine Emperor would not choose this path.
Therefore, at this moment, he instructed Yao Tian, and letting Yao Tian complete this task was the most reliable choice.
As long as Yun Fan died outside, even if Wan Long Divine Emperor knew that he had arranged for someone to do it, he could only swallow his anger.
...
A month later, Yun Fan set off for battle.
For the Taiqing Immortal Land, in the beginning, they only needed to hold their ground.
But as the fallen attacks became more and more fierce, they now had to take the initiative to attack while defending.
Otherwise, with their defenses alone, in another era, they would completely collapse.
This was a very serious situation.
At that time, the Taiqing Immortal Land would cease to exist.
Therefore, they had to take the initiative to attack. Of course, it wasn't a suicide mission, but they had an opportunity to act before the darkness completely enveloped them.
As long as they seized this opportunity, they could kill many fallen puppets.
Of course, the risk was also great. After all, once they went to war, whether they could achieve merit was a minor issue; the most important thing was whether they could save their lives!
This was a matter of life and death.
However, it was impossible not to take the initiative to attack, as these were the rules set by the three Divine Emperors. They could only sacrifice their personal interests for the greater good. Once they achieved merit, they would truly rise. Unless it was like Yun Fan, who exchanged merit for entry into the Sutra Pavilion.
On the eve of his departure, Wan Ling came to see Yun Fan. She said to Yun Fan pitifully, "Brother Yun Fan, you must not have any accidents!"
"Don't worry! I have confidence!"
Yun Fan said with certainty.
"Mm-hmm! That's good!"
Wan Ling said to Yun Fan, "This is a treasure I found in my father's treasure vault. It might be useful to you!"
Yun Fan immediately snatched the treasure and then suspiciously looked around. After confirming that no one was watching, he said, "Keep a low profile, keep a low profile!"
"Wait for me when you get back!"
"Mm-hmm!"
Despite her reluctance, Wan Ling returned.
At this moment, Wan Long Divine Emperor said, "I was indeed negligent. I should have given this kid one or two treasures earlier!"
"Father, don't worry. I've already given Brother Yun Fan half of the treasures from your vault!"
"Father, did I do the right thing?"
Wan Ling said with innocent purity.
But Wan Long Divine Emperor was not so lucky. He almost fainted and fell to the ground.
Ultimately, he had misjudged Yun Fan.