The Empress was busy preparing for Yun Fan and Jin Feng's wedding.
However, at that very moment, she received a report from her subordinate.
"Empress, the seal has loosened!"
Upon hearing this, the Empress's face changed. The seal of the Heavenly Phoenix clan had endured for ten thousand years, and in all those millennia, it had never loosened.
Generations of Heavenly Phoenix clan powerhouses had reinforced the seal. It was unexpected that this time it would loosen. Something unusual was afoot.
Knowing that the situation might be dire, the Empress immediately went to the location of the seal.
Indeed, wisps of a strange power were gradually seeping out. Though not severe, if left unchecked, this strange power could infect the Heavenly Phoenix Continent.
The Heavenly Phoenix made a move to reinforce the seal, but to her surprise, her power was completely useless. What was happening?
Soon after, the major powerhouses of the Heavenly Phoenix clan arrived.
"Everyone, join me in suppressing it!"
"Yes!"
The assembled individuals quickly moved to help, joining the Empress in suppressing the seal. However, to their astonishment, it had no effect.
At this point, a wild laughter echoed from beneath the seal, "Stop wasting your efforts! In this era, it will ultimately be our bizarre reign! You ants wait; once I break free, your death will be at hand!"
Hearing this, the Empress angrily retorted, "You will never sow chaos again! As long as we are here, you will not succeed in escaping!"
"Is that so? Then we shall see!"
That's right, beneath the seal was indeed a powerful bizarre entity named Da Hei Tian, whose strength wasn't exceptionally high, only reaching the Immortal Emperor realm.
However, the attribute of the bizarre race was terrifying; they possessed the ability to be reborn from death. It could be said that as long as the realm didn't reach an extreme level of suppression,
they could return from death. The only beings truly capable of destroying them were the Zhan Tian clan, as the Zhan Tian clan's attributes perfectly countered the bizarre race.
But even Zhan Tian clan warriors needed a considerable difference in strength to defeat the bizarre entities. Otherwise, they wouldn't even have the power to break through their defenses and inject the Devouring Force.
"Empress, what do we do?"
The others were becoming somewhat panicked. If this entity escaped, it would be a catastrophe for the Heavenly Phoenix Continent.
It was important to remember that the previous clan leader of the Heavenly Phoenix clan, the Empress's father, was an absolute powerhouse in the fifth realm of Immortal Emperor.
Even that existence had paid with his life to suppress it. If it escaped, with the Heavenly Phoenix clan's strength, only the Empress's desperate sacrifice could suppress it again.
However, among the Heavenly Phoenix clan powerhouses, only the Empress was an Immortal Emperor. Jin Feng had not yet grown strong enough. A sacrifice of life would be too great a loss for the Heavenly Phoenix clan.
The Empress coldly stated, "Why panic? If he escapes, I will pay with my life!"
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The others quickly tried to dissuade her.
But at this moment, the Empress declared, "All of you, withdraw! I will find a way to resolve this. You need not worry!"
"Yes!"
The others promptly retreated.
Knowing the severity of the situation, the Empress found Yun Fan and explained the circumstances.
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan immediately said, "Empress, if he is still trapped, I can help you resolve this threat permanently!"
"That would be wonderful, my good son-in-law!"
The Empress was overjoyed. If not for Yun Fan's arrival, she would have had to find other means, even resorting to sacrificing her life.
But now, with Yun Fan present, she didn't have so many scruples. As long as Yun Fan helped, dealing with this entity would be as easy as turning over her palm.
However, at that moment, Yun Fan directly laid his cards on the table, "Empress, I have conditions!"
"What conditions?"
The Empress asked, confused. They were family, so making conditions felt distant. However, since Yun Fan had raised them, she was willing to listen.
Yun Fan stated, "It's quite simple. If you annul the engagement, I will help resolve this threat!"
One had to admit that Yun Fan had already made significant concessions. He hadn't even requested the Empress to send people to escort him back to his own star system.
This was a very simple request, and compared to the alternatives, the Empress would surely agree.
However, the Empress resolutely replied, "I'm sorry, I do not agree!"
"What?"
Yun Fan was stunned. The Empress actually refused? What was going on?
The Empress said, "My good son-in-law, do you feel so wronged to become the son-in-law of my Heavenly Phoenix clan?"
"It's not a matter of being wronged or not, this..."
Before Yun Fan could utter his refusal, the Empress interrupted, "No need to say more! I do not agree, and that is final. This engagement, you must fulfill, even if you do not love my daughter!"
In any case, she wanted the Zhan Tian bloodline. As for love, she believed Jin Feng would handle it and she didn't need to worry.
"Uh..."
Yun Fan was dumbfounded.
He hadn't expected the Empress to refuse so decisively.
After the Empress left, Jin Feng arrived.
"Yun Fan, don't you like me?"
Jin Feng looked at Yun Fan with a weak and pitiable expression, extremely wronged.
Yun Fan replied, "This has nothing to do with liking or not liking!"
"No, you just dislike me!"
Jin Feng was on the verge of tears.
Yun Fan felt utterly miserable. What was this situation? He said, "Don't overthink it. Our wedding is about to be held!"
At this point, what else could he do? He could only suffer a small loss and accept Jin Feng.
However, it had to be said that Jin Feng was exceptionally beautiful, and anyone would be smitten. The simple reason Yun Fan wasn't was due to aesthetic fatigue.
At this moment, Jin Feng wiped her tears and said, "My mother said that even if you don't like me, you must leave behind a bloodline!"
Yun Fan replied, "Since we are married, I will take responsibility for you. Feelings are something that can be cultivated!"
"Mhm! I understand!"
Jin Feng said, "This is my mother's only wish. I may not see her again in the future!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan asked, "What's going on?"
"Because the bizarre entity is about to break the seal, my mother might sacrifice her life to reinforce it!"
Yun Fan didn't know what to say. However, at this moment, he decided to help.
After all, the Heavenly Phoenix clan's character was quite decent; they didn't bully others. Aside from arranging his marriage, everything else was quite good.
Therefore, he said, "I'll go see the Empress!"
"Mhm!"
Jin Feng led Yun Fan to see the Empress.
Upon seeing Yun Fan, the Empress spoke directly, "If you are here for your request, I advise you not to waste your efforts, as my decision is unchangeable!"
Yun Fan replied, "I know, but I am not here for that reason!"
"Then what are you here for?"
A hint of doubt flickered in the Empress's beautiful eyes.
Yun Fan stated, "To help your Heavenly Phoenix clan resolve the bizarre entity!"
"No need!"
The Empress refused outright.
Yun Fan was dumbfounded. They didn't even need help when he offered it. What was going on?
The Empress continued, "You want to turn the tables. After you resolve the bizarre entity for my Heavenly Phoenix clan, you can then annul the engagement. We won't be able to force you then, as my Heavenly Phoenix clan doesn't want to bear a bad reputation!"
Yun Fan was completely bewildered. He just wanted to ask the Empress, "Can we have a little trust here?"
"Empress, you misunderstand. I am sincere. After I help you resolve the trouble, we will get married!"
Yun Fan stated firmly once more.
After hearing this, the Empress asked, "Are you sure?"
"I am very sure!"
Yun Fan said resolutely, "Empress, I sincerely wish to help. This way, you won't have to sacrifice yourself!"
Hearing this, the Empress said, "I believe you, but I have one condition!"
"What?" Yun Fan was utterly speechless, as if in the mortal world, he was trying to help someone good-heartedly, but they still needed to set conditions before allowing him to assist.
This was simply exasperating.
However, at this moment, Yun Fan didn't immediately refuse. He asked the Empress, "Empress, what is the condition?"
The Empress stated, "It's quite simple. You and Jin Feng will consummate your marriage tonight, and tomorrow, you will go deal with the bizarre entity!"
"Uh..."
Yun Fan was completely stunned. Such a thing could happen?
"Alright!"
Yun Fan agreed, deciding to endure the loss.
That very night, Jin Feng sat shyly beside Yun Fan.
"I'm inexperienced. Can you teach me?"
She knew Yun Fan had many wives and must have extensive experience, so at this moment, she turned to Yun Fan for guidance.
"Alright! No problem!"
Yun Fan was direct and efficient, consummating his marriage with Jin Feng that night.
The next day, Jin Feng regretted it. If she had known consummating the marriage would be such a painful process, she wouldn't have married Yun Fan.
But it was too late. After last night, she was Yun Fan's woman. Moreover, the pain was over, and regretting it now was hardly worthwhile.
When Yun Fan and Jin Feng walked out of the imperial palace, they discovered the Empress had been waiting outside for a long time.
She said to Yun Fan, "My good son-in-law, the plan can now be executed!"
"Mhm!"
Yun Fan nodded. Jin Feng was now his woman. Though he had many women, he was responsible for all of them.
The three of them then proceeded to the location where the bizarre entity was sealed. Other Heavenly Phoenix clan powerhouses were already waiting there.
However, their faces were filled with immense gravity, as Da Hei Tian's bizarre power was truly terrifying.
Witnessing it, they trembled.
To their surprise, Yun Fan displayed an expression of profound anticipation.
"Mother, he's never looked at me with such anticipation!"
Jin Feng sounded jealous.
"Be quiet!"
The Empress couldn't believe her daughter was being so bold, not realizing some things were better left unsaid.
In fact, there was no faulting Yun Fan's expression. This entity before him was prey.
Indeed, it was perfect prey. By devouring Da Hei Tian's power, his strength would once again soar.
Therefore, Yun Fan's excitement was entirely natural.
At this moment, Da Hei Tian spoke, "Ants, you still haven't given up?"
"I am immortal, and you cannot do anything to me! At most, in half a year, I will break free, and then it will be your ants' time to die!"
He looked mockingly at the Empress and the others, completely disregarding them. After all, he was Da Hei Tian.
An immortal existence. What if their strength surpassed his? Could they still kill him?
Therefore, at this moment, he displayed a playful smile, taunting the Empress and the others.
However, the Empress declared, "Da Hei Tian, your end has come!"
"End?"
Da Hei Tian scoffed, "It is your end, isn't it!"
However, at this very moment, Yun Fan took the initiative to step forward, approaching the bizarre power. Facing this bizarre energy, Yun Fan showed no hesitation.
"What is happening?"
Da Hei Tian was stunned. At this moment, shouldn't Yun Fan be filled with fear and despair?
In the next moment, Yun Fan unleashed his Devouring Force.
When the Devouring Force was unleashed, Da Hei Tian was shocked. No one understood Zhan Tian Force better than he did.
He hadn't expected Yun Fan to be from the Zhan Tian clan!
"Impossible!"
Da Hei Tian exclaimed incredulously, "The Zhan Tian clan does not exist in this era! You're not, you're not!"
He simply refused to believe Yun Fan was a Zhan Tian clan powerhouse. However, Yun Fan stated, "If you say I'm not, then I'm not! Anyway, you just need to know that you are about to die!"
"Hahahaha!"
Da Hei Tian guffawed, "Boy, you are only at the eighth realm of Immortal King. How can you fight me?"
"You can't even break through my protective aura, let alone injure me!"
At this moment, he looked at Yun Fan with absolute confidence.
The Zhan Tian clan was indeed the bane of the bizarre entities, but Yun Fan was far inferior to him. He couldn't believe Yun Fan possessed the strength to kill him.
Although the bizarre entities couldn't resist the Devouring Force, Yun Fan still needed to deliver it to him. Otherwise, it was all in vain.
Therefore, at this moment, he was not afraid of Yun Fan.
"To think you'd summon a Zhan Tian clan member to kill me. You ants are too naive!"
Da Hei Tian sneered, completely disregarding Yun Fan.
"Perhaps you have a misunderstanding of my identity!"
Yun Fan said, "I am not as weak as you imagine. Don't you believe me? Try me?"
"I would like to see how you plan to deal with me!"
Da Hei Tian sneered.
Just then, Yun Fan sprinkled the Devouring Force onto his protective shield.
Da Hei Tian remained unconcerned, "Is that all? It seems you are weaker than I imagined!"
He paid no heed to Yun Fan's Devouring Force.
However, in the next moment, the Devouring Force began to burn his protective shield.
Upon witnessing this, Da Hei Tian panicked.
"How is this possible?"
Unlike other Zhan Tian clan members, he had dared to appear only after the Zhan Tian clan had vanished, and had immediately set his sights on the Heavenly Phoenix Continent.
He hadn't expected that upon entering the Heavenly Phoenix Continent, the previous clan leader would unhesitatingly sacrifice his life to seal him.
Now, with the seal loosened, he thought his peak had arrived, only to encounter a monstrous existence like Yun Fan.
"You are not an ordinary Zhan Tian clan member, you are a pure-blooded Zhan Tian clan member!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan replied, "You guessed correctly!"
Da Hei Tian was in a panic. He couldn't attack proactively now, only passively defend against Yun Fan's Devouring Force.
Unfortunately, he couldn't withstand the burning Devouring Force. At this moment, cracks appeared in his protective shield.
Once the shield protecting him disappeared, he would be a lamb at Yun Fan's mercy.
Therefore, he quickly said to Yun Fan, "Wait!"
"What? Have you changed your mind?"
Yun Fan asked him.
He hastily replied, "I can surrender to you, as long as you spare my life! With my help, you can rule the universe!"
However, Yun Fan directly stated, "I am not interested in so-called ruling the universe, so this condition does not move me!"
At this point, Da Hei Tian was in despair. He couldn't understand why Yun Fan was so indifferent to worldly desires.
Yun Fan said, "Stop wasting your efforts. It's useless!"
In an instant, countless Zhan Tian Forces descended, engulfing Da Hei Tian.
In his despair, Da Hei Tian burned his life force, attempting to break free from the seal. Facing a monstrous being like Yun Fan, only by breaking free could he hope to survive.
"Suppress him together!"
The Empress made a decisive move and unleashed her full power. The remaining Heavenly Phoenix clan powerhouses also sacrificed their strength without hesitation.
Yun Fan observed this with satisfaction.
Now Da Hei Tian was truly frantic. With the cooperation of the Empress and the others, Yun Fan was in his element. It seemed only death awaited him. He was unwilling.
After all, his path to hegemony had not yet begun.
However, as Yun Fan's Devouring Force rapidly burned, the protective shield shattered. When the Devouring Force began to burn him, Da Hei Tian despaired.
He let out a painful wail, but no one could sympathize with him at this moment.
As Da Hei Tian was annihilated, all his power flowed into Yun Fan.
Yun Fan's progress was incredibly rapid, directly reaching the ninth realm. He had thought he would break through to Immortal Emperor in one go.
But it was clear that he had overestimated Da Hei Tian. Reaching the peak of the ninth realm, his cultivation came to a halt!
"Too disappointing!"
Yun Fan shook his head.
The Empress and the others were dumbfounded. As expected of the Zhan Tian clan, as monstrous as ever.
At this moment, Yun Fan said to the Empress, "It's resolved!"
"My good son-in-law, well done!"
The Empress praised Yun Fan with satisfaction.
...
Several days later, the engagement between Yun Fan and Jin Feng was annulled.
Before the marriage had taken place, although his women were de facto his, they had not yet undergone the formal engagement ceremony.
Therefore, at this point, after much persuasion from Yun Fan, the Empress finally agreed. Indeed, since Yun Fan had helped the Heavenly Phoenix clan, any request he made, as long as it wasn't excessive, would be granted.
At this time, Xuan Feng arrived.
"Brother-in-law, I'll take you to collect spirit stones today!"
He said, "I'll give you spirit stones from ten planets to help you grow!"
This elder brother-in-law was quite good. Yun Fan was very pleased.
Yun Fan replied, "That's good! Take me!"
"Let's go!"
Yun Fan and Xuan Feng departed, unaware that with their departure, a huge change would occur in the Heavenly Phoenix clan.
The reason for this dated back to Qing Luan's arrival on the Heavenly Phoenix Continent. She had followed Yun Fan's faint aura to the Heavenly Phoenix Continent.