At this moment, Qing Xian turned away in anger.
Little did she know, Yun Fan had already arrived outside the Qing Xian Grand Hall.
"Kid, you're walking into a death trap!"
Everyone looked at Yun Fan coldly.
How could they not know that Yun Fan was a wanted criminal by the Universe Lord? They never expected him to brazenly appear on the Qing Xian Continent. This was clearly showing no respect for the Qing Xian clan.
Yun Fan said calmly, "I'm here only to find someone and take the lotus platform!"
"Dream on!"
Everyone was furious and prepared to capture Yun Fan.
"Hold on!"
Just then, Qing Xian arrived. Seeing Yun Fan, she said, "Kid, you're quite arrogant! Aren't you afraid my Qing Xian clan will kill you?"
Yun Fan shook his head, "I'm not afraid. If your Qing Xian clan has the ability, go ahead and take my head!"
"Very well!"
Qing Xian said, "Today, I will deliver your head to the Universe Lord!"
Yun Fan continued, "Before that, please release Qing You!"
Even though his memory was gone, and he couldn't recall Qing You, Yun Fan could feel the pain in his heart.
Qing Xian said angrily, "It's all your fault that she's suffering in the eighteenth level of hell! How dare you speak of it!"
"I owe her, and I will repay it. But today, you must release her!"
This statement enraged everyone. How dare he be so reckless? Did he really think he was the third strongest from ten thousand years ago? Yun Fan now was nothing compared to his past self.
Qing Xian said, "Since you want me to release her, you'll have to see if you have the capability first!"
"Whatever you wish,"
Yun Fan stated directly, "Whatever moves you make, I will accept them!" This was his arrogance and confidence.
Qing Xian then said, "Then let's have two duels! If you win, I'll release her and give you the lotus platform! If you lose, you'll end yourself! Do you dare?"
Faced with Qing Xian's challenge, Yun Fan replied directly, "No problem!"
"Brave!"
Qing Xian then said, "Four Elders, play with him!"
"Yes!"
Four people stepped forward. The Four Elders were not at the Immortal Emperor level, at most they were at the peak of the Immortal Sovereign. However, they were very confident, not because they were fighting Yun Fan themselves, but because of the formation they controlled.
Instantly, under their control, the formation enveloped Yun Fan's head, trapping him in the center.
"If you can break this formation, then the first duel will be considered your victory!"
Qing Xian sneered at Yun Fan. In her opinion, Yun Fan absolutely could not break the formation, as it was capable of killing a strong cultivator at the fifth stage of the Immortal Emperor realm. Although Yun Fan's fourth stage power was already heaven-defying, breaking this formation was a pipe dream.
The next moment, the four elders began to activate the formation. The formation exuded a terrifying killing intent, continuously striking at Yun Fan. Even with Yun Fan's absolute strength at the fourth stage, he was suppressed by the formation.
The formation relentlessly bombarded Yun Fan's body. Yun Fan circulated his Battle Heaven Power, attempting to forcefully break through the formation.
"Seeking your own demise!"
The four elders simultaneously channeled their power. The formation was indestructible, seemingly about to kill Yun Fan.
But at this very moment, Yun Fan unleashed his enhanced Devouring Blazing Flames, continuously scorching the formation. The formation seemed to be on the verge of being devoured by Yun Fan.
"Damn it!"
The four elders were furious, but they quickly responded by using the ancient lotus power to contend with the devouring force. While they couldn't suppress the devouring force, as long as time passed, they could resolve Yun Fan before then.
At this moment, Yun Fan unleashed a powerful strike, shattering the lotus power. He didn't use his devouring force again. Instead, he leaped up and used a Battle Heaven Fist to shatter a corner of the formation. Before the formation could even heal, Yun Fan infused it with his Battle Heaven Essence Blood, causing the formation to collapse.
"Pfft!"
The four elders spat out blood simultaneously. With their power, they could no longer maintain the formation. Thus, Yun Fan easily won the first round.
"Senior, have I won?"
Yun Fan asked calmly.
"Despicable!"
Qing Xian was furious, but Yun Fan had indeed won, so she couldn't do anything to him.
"You win!"
Qing Xian said reluctantly, "But next, you will face me. I will give you no chances!"
"Please proceed!"
Yun Fan remained unmoved. The Qing Xian clan began to cheer for Qing Xian. After all, Qing Xian's strength was immense, a cultivator at the fifth stage of the Immortal Emperor realm. Yun Fan was only at the fourth stage. No matter what, he shouldn't be able to defeat Qing Xian.
At this moment, Yun Fan decisively attacked, heading straight for Qing Xian.
Just then, a green energy permeated Qing Xian's surroundings, blocking Yun Fan's power.
"Break!"
Yun Fan continued to channel his power and punched towards Qing Xian's head. However, Qing Xian remained unfazed. With a flip of her wrist, she struck Yun Fan's body.
"Pfft!"
Yun Fan coughed up a mouthful of blood. He hadn't expected Qing Xian's strength to be so formidable, far exceeding his imagination.
"See?"
Qing Xian said disdainfully, "This is the gap between you and me. In front of me, you are so vulnerable!"
"Again!"
Yun Fan attacked rapidly. While he couldn't defeat opponents of a higher realm, he didn't believe Qing Xian was invincible. He used his golden Battle Heaven Power to open his way, striking Qing Xian several times, but all were blocked by Qing Xian.
At this moment, Qing Xian drew her sword and pierced Yun Fan.
"Good!"
Everyone began to cheer for Qing Xian. What about the Battle Heaven clan? What about the third strongest? In front of Qing Xian, he was so vulnerable. To dare show his face with such strength was truly comical.
Yun Fan struggled to get up. This sword had pierced his core, and even his soul had suffered a severe blow. Yun Fan was extremely puzzled. He was already very strong, but when facing Qing Xian, he couldn't even fully unleash his power. This was why he was defeated twice by Qing Xian.
To everyone's eyes, Yun Fan was surely doomed. This was merely his last struggle before death.
Qing Xian said disdainfully, "Is this the strength you boast of? Truly weak and frail. Rather than be killed by the Universe Lord, it's better to die by my hand!"
Instantly, she lunged at Yun Fan. This time, she held nothing back. Of course, she hadn't held back before either, but now she was directly aiming for his life.
"Die!"
With a furious roar from Qing Xian, she continuously attacked Yun Fan. While Yun Fan was defenseless, she pounded his body with punch after punch.
"Pfft!"
Yun Fan coughed up blood. But in the next moment, he gathered all his strength and unleashed a move, sending Qing Xian flying thousands of miles away.
"Clan Leader!"
Everyone was in a panic. They never expected that Yun Fan, who was previously defenseless, could unleash such immense power. This blow, while not fatal to their Clan Leader, was extremely humiliating. As expected, the moment the stream of light passed, Qing Xian returned, and with a sword strike, she sliced Yun Fan in half. If not for his powerful Battle Heaven Power to recover, this blow would have certainly killed Yun Fan.
Qing Xian said mockingly, "Kid, kill yourself!"
Yun Fan calmly replied, "It's not that easy to make me die! The real battle hasn't even begun!"
"Oh? Is that so?"
Qing Xian asked disdainfully, "Do you think there's still a need to continue fighting?" Yun Fan's situation was dire, he was at his wit's end. Continuing the fight would be futile. From any perspective, Yun Fan seemed doomed.
Yun Fan said, "Of course, there is. And I know why I can't defeat you!"
"Then tell me,"
Qing Xian said disdainfully. She was immensely proud to have defeated the third strongest. Although Yun Fan now was far from his former self, it didn't change the fact that he was once the third strongest.
"It's because I've forgotten my cultivation techniques and moves from this era. Relying only on brute force, of course, I can't defeat you!" Yun Fan had instantly identified the reason.
"You have amnesia?"
Qing Xian asked doubtfully.
"That's right,"
Yun Fan said, "That's why I suffered such a crushing defeat at your hands!"
"Then what do you intend to do?"
Qing Xian asked disdainfully.
Yun Fan said, "Of course, I will continue to fight. I don't care about the lotus platform, but I must rescue her!"
"You've lost your memory, yet you still pine for her. Don't you think that's a bit contrived?"
Qing Xian attacked mercilessly.
"To you, it may seem contrived. But to me, as long as she is my woman, no matter what my situation, I will save her, because she is my woman!"
"Silence!"
Qing Xian grew increasingly enraged. Her daughter's relationship with Yun Fan had caused her immense grief. Now, Yun Fan was further exacerbating her pain, something she absolutely could not tolerate. Therefore, she said to Yun Fan, "Kid, who are you trying to fool? Do you think playing the emotional card will make me let you go?"
Yun Fan said, "I don't need to play the emotional card. Do you think I can only be defeated?"
At this moment, Yun Fan burned his life force, and purple flames erupted from his entire body.
"You're willing to risk your life!"
Qing Xian hadn't expected Yun Fan to directly burn his life force. Was he tired of living?
Yun Fan said, "Because it's worth it! For my woman, I am willing to pay with my life!"
Instantly, he charged towards Qing Xian. His power reached an extreme, no less than that of a fifth stage cultivator. Or rather, he had temporarily reached the fifth stage, which was enough for Yun Fan. As expected, Qing Xian, who had been so confident of victory, was no match for Yun Fan after he reached the fifth stage. Under Yun Fan's assault, she could only defend and not launch any active attacks.
"Clan Leader!"
Everyone was trembling with fear, worried that their Clan Leader would be defeated. Would Yun Fan directly kill their Clan Leader?
The next moment, Yun Fan's fist landed on Qing Xian's head. Time seemed to stand still. Everyone was terrified. If this fist, infused with Devouring Blazing Flames, were to pierce Qing Xian's head, her soul would likely be damaged.
"Stop!"
Although everyone shouted to stop, Yun Fan showed no intention of continuing his attack.
Yun Fan said, "Senior, I have won!"
Qing Xian, though unwilling, had to admit that Yun Fan had won. If Yun Fan had attacked without reservation, she would have lost half her life. Therefore, even at this moment, she dared not act rashly. Afterward, Yun Fan retracted his fist and his life force, becoming extremely weak.
The moment he turned, Qing Xian struck again with her sword, piercing Yun Fan's body.
"Senior, you..."
Yun Fan looked at Qing Xian with disbelief. He hadn't expected Qing Xian to be so dishonorable, launching a sneak attack.
Qing Xian said disdainfully, "I haven't admitted defeat, so you haven't won!"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Although their Clan Leader was somewhat dishonorable, at least she had won. Then, Qing Xian unleashed a surge of power.
"Boom!"
With a world-shattering explosion, nothing remained of the spot. In everyone's eyes, Yun Fan had been utterly pulverized. No, not even dust remained.
"From this day forward, there will be no more third strongest in this world!"
Qing Xian stated directly. Everyone relaxed, but inwardly, they felt a sense of regret. After all, Yun Fan was a wanted criminal by the Universe Lord. If his corpse were delivered to the Universe Lord, the Qing Xian clan would surely receive a substantial reward. But unexpectedly, in Qing Xian's rage, Yun Fan didn't even leave behind a corpse. To them, this was an irreparable loss.
Afterward, before they retreated, Qing Xian continued, "Qing You remains unrepentant. I have decided to let her die in the flames!"
"What?"
Everyone was surprised that Qing Xian had changed her mind at the last minute, which was beyond their expectations. However, this was for the best. If Qing You lived, she would implicate the Qing Xian clan and offend the Universe Lord. With Qing You dead, there would be no more worries.