As the Han Bing tribe retreated, Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. Had they not retreated, the victor would have been uncertain.
After all, he was only at the first realm of Li Xian, while You Du was at the third realm.
If they were to fight to the death, he could at most kill a strong individual at the second realm of Li Xian. As for the third realm, he might not be able to kill them even at his maximum effort.
Of course, this was merely Yun Fan's own estimation; he did not know if he could overcome two realms.
At this moment, Yun Fan, with the three women, began defensive preparations in the Immortal Realm.
Although You Du had been scared away this time, who knew if they would return? This was what was called preventing trouble before it happened.
...
Outside the heavens, on a barren and lifeless planet, You Han was enraged. He could not believe that the dignified Han Bing tribe had been scared away by someone from a small world.
Yet, even he had to admit that Yun Fan had indeed frightened him. However, he would not let it go, especially after so many of his people had perished in that place.
Therefore, he immediately summoned the second strongest expert of the Han Bing tribe.
"Father, do you need me for something?"
You Ran asked. He was the second strongest expert of the Han Bing tribe. Since he had been in seclusion in the warship when they arrived, he was unaware of what had happened!
However, upon seeing that they were not on the blessed land of the Immortal Realm but on this desolate planet, he knew that something unexpected had occurred.
At this moment, You Du explained the situation to him. Instantly, You Ran was enraged. He could not believe that the Han Bing tribe, so powerful, had lost face in the Immortal Realm.
Therefore, he immediately said to You Du, "Father, give me three warships, and I will go and destroy them!"
You Du replied, "No. Although this place called the Immortal Realm is small, it is not without its experts. I am currently unable to make a decision because I fear they might have experts!"
"Experts?"
You Ran said, "Most likely, Father, you are mistaken. What experts could this place possibly have? Don't be afraid; I will go and destroy them for you!"
"Silence!"
You Du's reprimand calmed You Ran. He wondered why his father was so angry.
You Du then said, "You are my son, and the future hope of the Han Bing tribe. Your potential is limitless, and you are engaged to the princess of the powerful Lie Yan tribe. How can I allow you to take such a risk!"
Initially, he had only summoned You Ran to hear his opinion, but he had not expected You Ran to be so reckless.
If You Ran were to meet with any accident, the hope for the Han Bing tribe's rise would be lost.
It was known that the Han Bing tribe and the Lie Yan tribe had intermarried for generations. Now that the Han Bing tribe had declined, the Lie Yan tribe remained a second-tier race in the universe.
He intended to use his son, You Ran, to intermarry with the Lie Yan tribe and thus propel the Han Bing tribe back to its former peak.
Tens of thousands of years ago, the Han Bing tribe was strong, on par with the Lie Yan tribe, and was a second-tier race in the universe.
At that time, the Han Bing tribe was incredibly brilliant, occupying many prosperous star systems. However, due to the arrival of the Yi Clan,
the Han Bing tribe became a primary target and subsequently declined, almost being wiped out by the Yi Clan.
Had it not been for the arrival of the Zhan Tian tribe, the strongest race in the universe, the entire universe would likely have become the base camp for the Yi Clan.
But even after the Zhan Tian tribe annihilated the Yi Clan, the Han Bing tribe had fallen into decline and had not yet risen.
After the Han Bing tribe's decline, the Lie Yan tribe ceased to intermarry with them. It was only in this era that, after much effort, he managed to secure an opportunity for intermarriage.
Therefore, he absolutely could not allow his son to be in any danger.
At this moment, You Ran said, "Father, I know I was wrong!"
"You are not wrong, but times have changed. We must be extremely cautious in everything we do, and you, as our hope, must not have any problems!"
You Du reminded him, not wanting to dampen You Ran's confidence.
You Ran then asked, "Father, what is the best course of action now?"
You Du replied, "From today onwards, you will temporarily act as clan leader in my stead. I will personally infiltrate the Immortal Realm to investigate!"
Upon hearing this, You Ran was shocked. His father was entrusting him with the position of clan leader, which indicated that the journey might be fraught with peril.
He naturally could not stand by and watch his father risk himself so greatly. Therefore, he said to You Du, "Father, let me go and investigate!"
"No, absolutely not. You must not be in any danger!"
You Du said, with concern.
But You Ran retorted, "Father, you always tell me that although the Han Bing tribe has declined, we cannot be so fearful, because the Han Bing tribe will rise again one day!"
"My strength is not weak, but Father treats me like a flower in a greenhouse! This is not what I want!"
You Ran quickly added, "Father, please grant my wish! I am willing to share your worries and will also ensure my safety. I will find out just how many experts they have!"
Upon hearing this, You Du felt very gratified. His son had truly grown and was willing to share his burdens.
Therefore, he said, "Very well, I will give you this opportunity! Infiltrate the Immortal Realm and investigate thoroughly. After you have investigated, you must return immediately, and then I will decide what to do next."
"Yes!"
You Ran quickly replied, "I will do it right away. Within a month, the Immortal Realm will have nowhere to hide from me! After I complete this important task, I can also marry the princess!"
"Good, you are indeed my son. Go!"
You Du said happily, "You can command the entire Han Bing tribe."
"Yes!"
You Ran said, "I prefer to act alone and will not disturb the Immortal Realm. Father can rest assured!"
With that, he left the desolate planet and, in a miniaturized warship, flew towards the Immortal Realm.
Although it was a miniaturized version, its functions were similar to those of a large warship, so it consumed a considerable amount of spirit stones.
His warship was piled high with spirit stones.
If Yun Fan were present, he would surely have felt like he was being delivered a package.
Upon arriving in the Immortal Realm, You Ran did not heed You Du's instructions to act discreetly. Instead, he became even more reckless.
He directly unleashed his divine sense, beginning to probe the Immortal Realm for any Li Xian experts.
After visiting many places, he did not find any Li Xian experts. In his opinion, his father had likely been frightened.
This was a weak world, where the common cultivation level was True Immortal, and there were no Li Xian at all.
Until he arrived at the Tai Xuan Divine Continent.
At this moment, Yao Xi said, "Master, just as you predicted, they have indeed sent someone to investigate!"
Yun Fan replied, "As long as it's not You Du himself who arrives, I can still handle it!"
"This person's strength is not weak; he is at the second realm of Li Xian, but I want to try!"
Yun Fan showed a look of eagerness. He was at the first realm of Li Xian but possessed the ability to challenge those at a higher level.
Therefore, at this moment, he was prepared to test just how much of a gap there was between him and You Ran.
"Do you need my help?"
Yao Xi asked Yun Fan.
At this moment, Bi Yao and Hong Lian also wanted to share the burden with Yun Fan.
Yun Fan replied, "No need for help. If you help, I won't know the actual gap between us!"
"Understood!"
The three women nodded. Of course, they were not doing nothing; they were following Yun Fan's instructions to set up defenses for the Immortal Realm.
The cost required was immense, so they were far from idle.
At this moment, Yun Fan rose and immediately flew towards where You Ran was.
Within a short hour, Yun Fan arrived at You Ran's location.
"After searching for so long, I finally see an ant who has just entered the Li Xian realm. Kid, today, I, this young master, will make an example of you!"
He looked at Yun Fan with amusement.
Yun Fan retorted, "I fear you lack the strength for that!"
"State your name, and I won't kill the nameless!"
"Yun Fan!"
Yun Fan asked in return, "And who are you?"
"Young Master You Ran of the Han Bing tribe, also the second strongest expert!"
He said to Yun Fan with a sneer.
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan scoffed, "I don't care if you are the first or second strongest. Now that you've come, you won't be leaving alive!"
"Hahahaha!"
You Ran laughed maniacally, "I don't know where you, an ant, get such confidence! Die!"
With that, he attacked Yun Fan without hesitation. He intended to eliminate Yun Fan and attract other cultivators similar to him.
He had originally planned to investigate and then return, but now he had changed his mind.
That was to eliminate all the enemies here, and then welcome his father to the Immortal Realm and establish it as the Han Bing tribe's base.
"Han Bing Wan Zhang!"
As You Ran shouted, countless ice crystals condensed in his hands, forming sharp ice blades. He intended to kill Yun Fan with this move.
One should know that Yun Fan was one realm lower than him, so killing Yun Fan would be effortless. He wanted to make the ants of this world tremble and prostrate at his feet.
In an instant, countless ice began to envelop Yun Fan. Just as he was preparing to deliver the final blow to end Yun Fan, he unexpectedly found that his Han Bing Wan Zhang had been swallowed by Yun Fan.
"What?"