Outside the heavens, a stream of light descended.
Yun Fan had successfully returned to his homeland.
A hundred years had passed, but in essence, not much had changed, except that his homeland's technology had become more powerful.
Of course, there was far more than what he could see.
At this moment, Yun Fan's strength was at the peak of Immortality, one step away from True Immortal. His senses and all aspects of his power had diminished, making him feel unaccustomed for a time.
However, he quickly adapted.
Afterward, he rapidly scanned through Earth's memories of the past century.
It turned out that following his rise, martial arts had developed with incredible speed. Coupled with the integration with technology, Earth's martial arts had entered an era of peak development.
Even eight Emperor-level powerhouses had been born.
This was a terrifying number. Eight Emperor-level powerhouses in the same era. It was worth remembering that in previous eras, only one Emperor-level powerhouse could appear in an era due to the lack of heavenly rules.
After Bi Yao returned to escort his other wives and also repaired a portion of the heavenly rules, although still incomplete.
But the people of this era were intelligent, directly using technology to compensate for this shortcoming. As time went on, there would only be more Emperor-level powerhouses.
Yun Fan even believed that within a thousand years, powerhouses at the Mahayana level would definitely be born.
It had to be said that human effort was paramount. Earth was better than it was a hundred years ago, which made Yun Fan very pleased.
Originally, with his means, he could have pushed Earth to even greater heights, but because the aura of that Cosmic Lord still lingered.
Yun Fan did not possess that level of power.
After all, at his peak, he was merely a seventh-realm Immortal Emperor. He was leagues away from the power of a Cosmic Lord.
At this moment, Yun Fan continued forward and arrived at the location of an Emperor-level powerhouse.
For no other reason than this Emperor-level powerhouse was someone he knew, it was none other than Lin Wushuang from back then.
However, upon arriving at Lin Wushuang's Martial Arts Alliance, it seemed Lin Wushuang was in trouble.
At this moment, Lin Wushuang stood in front of the Martial Arts Alliance and said coldly, "Lu Zuo, as one of China's three Emperor-level powerhouses, how could you sign the treaty with the shameful Western Elders' Council!"
Lu Zuo retorted disdainfully, "The Western Elders' Council, empowered by the light, is at its zenith. They have gathered five Emperor-level powerhouses besides our China's three. If we oppose them, it is undoubtedly like throwing an egg against a rock!"
Hearing this, Lin Wushuang said coldly, "Our China is the birthplace of martial arts. Furthermore, a martial saint like Yun Fan was born here a century ago. Now, you grovel to the Elders' Council, that's one thing, but don't drag us into it!"
Lu Zuo disdainfully said, "If you don't join, then don't blame me for being impolite. I am about to become a member of the Elders' Council. As long as I can become one of their elders, then China will be under my control. You won't be able to stop my plan!"
At this moment, Lin Wushuang was extremely disappointed. He hadn't expected Lu Zuo to sell out China for his own selfish gain.
Such a person was utterly detestable.
Lin Wushuang said, "Your plan cannot succeed. The other Emperor-level powerhouse will not allow you to do this. Although your talent is extremely high, if the two of us join forces, you are no match for us!"
Hearing this, Lu Zuo said disdainfully, "Before I came here, that person has already been dealt with by me. Because you are from a hundred years ago, I am speaking to you courteously. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Of course, he wasn't being kind. It was mainly because Lin Wushuang was from a hundred years ago, and those old figures from a hundred years ago were very supportive of Lin Wushuang.
This was why he had resorted to this tactic. If Lin Wushuang didn't have such influence, he would have killed him long ago.
"If you want to kill him, you'll have to ask us if we agree first!"
Although no one in the Martial Arts Alliance was a match for Lu Zuo at this moment, they still stepped forward resolutely.
Each of them represented a faction behind them, hoping to make Lu Zuo slightly wary.
But at this moment, Lu Zuo was blinded by power and did not care about their threats at all.
Lu Zuo said disdainfully, "Stubborn and unwilling to yield. If you don't do as I say, then when the Elders' Council comes knocking, you won't even have the chance to regret it!"
"That won't do!"
Lin Wushuang said, "Our China has a history of thousands of years and is the birthplace of martial arts. If we bow and scrape so easily, where does that leave our Chinese spirit?"
Hearing this, Lu Zuo said disdainfully, "It seems you truly intend to oppose me?"
"We are not opposing you, but rather making any madman who persecutes our China pay the price!"
Lin Wushuang did not back down but stepped forward voluntarily.
Lu Zuo said disdainfully, "Lin Wushuang, if you are still a man, do not be a shrinking turtle. Do not implicate these fools you have misled. Fight me one-on-one!"
"If you win, this matter will be dropped! If you lose, then you will obediently accept my proposal!"
Seeing Lu Zuo's provocation, Lin Wushuang could no longer endure it. He stepped forward directly and said, "Agreed!"
"Bold. But you will die soon!"
In an instant, Lu Zuo attacked with lightning speed.
In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Lin Wushuang.
"Bang!"
After one exchange, Lin Wushuang retreated several steps, but Lu Zuo only retreated three steps, clearly showing a significant gap between them.
Lu Zuo pressed his advantage, intending to defeat Lin Wushuang in front of everyone.
As expected, after a hundred exchanges, Lin Wushuang was defeated. At this moment, Yun Fan, who was hiding in the shadows, had not yet made a move.
He wanted to see how detestable these people were.
"Alliance Leader!"
Everyone began to panic, filled with worry for Lin Wushuang.
Lin Wushuang waved his hand, "Do not act rashly!"
Although everyone was indignant, they were helpless. After all, Lin Wushuang's decision was correct. Even if they all attacked together, they would absolutely not be a match for Lu Zuo.
This was a gap as wide as a chasm.
At this moment, Lin Wushuang said coldly, "Lu Zuo, I have lost. Do as you please, kill me or flay me, but I will never be like you, selling out my master for glory!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zuo was instantly enraged. This fellow was truly unappreciative.
Just then, a figure flashed out.
He was Davis, one of the members of the Western Elders' Council.
"Why are you here?"
Lu Zuo immediately stepped forward and bowed. After all, if he wanted to join the Elders' Council, he had to maintain good relations with these elders.
Davis said, "Of course, I am here to test you. If you wish to become a noble being like us, you must pass this test!"
"What test?"
Lu Zuo asked, puzzled.
Davis said, "Kill him!"
"What?"
Lu Zuo's eyes widened. He was able to kill the previous Emperor-level powerhouse because that person had no backing.
He was an individual who cultivated alone and became an Emperor-level powerhouse. But the Lin Wushuang before him was different.
If he truly killed Lin Wushuang, although he could control China and become a member of the Elders' Council, the numerous factions behind Lin Wushuang and the old figures from a century ago would absolutely not allow him to control things peacefully.
Therefore, he had no intention of killing Lin Wushuang, only planning to imprison him for now.
Then, after gaining the recognition of those people, he would kill Lin Wushuang. But Davis wanted him to kill Lin Wushuang now. This was all happening too quickly.
However, Davis said, "They are all just a bunch of stubborn old fogies. What are you afraid of? As long as you kill him and become a member of the Elders' Council, the Elders' Council will help you deal with those old fogies!"
Hearing this, Lu Zuo was immensely excited. Yes, this was a good option.
But Lin Wushuang became anxious. It wasn't that he feared death, but he knew the consequences of doing so.
"Lu Zuo, if it truly comes to that, then the next person the Elders' Council will deal with will be you!"