At this moment, Nan Po and Long Jian attacked together, heading for Yun Fan, as the inner core was on him.
Therefore, their main target was Yun Fan, and seeing that Yun Fan was a soft target,
they thought he would be easy to handle.
"Bang!"
After one exchange, all three staggered back.
"How is this possible?"
The two were stunned, for they had attacked together! They hadn't expected Yun Fan to fight two against one and end up in a stalemate.
They knew Yun Fan was only in the fifth realm, a full two realms weaker than them.
Logically, this situation should have been a complete annihilation, with Yun Fan dead within one move.
Who would have thought that such a fierce battle would only result in an even match? Clearly, this was not the outcome they desired.
"This kid is not simple!"
This was their assessment of Yun Fan.
At this very moment, Bi Lian, who was rushing to provide support, was also shocked. Although she was stunned by Yun Fan's formidable power,
she hadn't anticipated his combat prowess to be this terrifying.
At this point, the three shared a single thought: Yun Fan was from the Zhan Tian clan.
Only the Zhan Tian clan possessed such an ability to fight beyond their level. Why hadn't they noticed it before?
They were all among the top prodigies in the universe, and while they had heard of the Zhan Tian power, they had never witnessed it.
Therefore, at this moment, their hearts were stirred.
"Are you from the Zhan Tian clan?"
Nan Po and Long Jian asked in shock.
Yun Fan replied, "You only realize now? I overestimated you!"
Upon hearing this, the two said coldly, "Since you are from the Zhan Tian clan, you must not be allowed to live!"
It wasn't for any other reason but that their respective races were all oath-breakers, and they had all betrayed the entire Zhan Tian clan.
Of course, it wasn't just their races; Bi Lian's race was also among them.
"Fairy Bi Lian, he is from the Zhan Tian clan. Once he grows stronger, he will begin his reckoning. Our three races are all betrayers of the Zhan Tian clan, so do you still intend to help him?"
Hearing this, Bi Lian's expression turned cold. "Of course not. I will cooperate with both of you to kill him!"
"Good! Excellent!"
Long Jian said, "That's more like it! After we get the inner core, we'll head to the fifth pass together. He absolutely cannot be allowed to pass. If he does, the consequences will be unthinkable!"
They remembered that ten thousand years ago, the third strongest person had the combat power of an Immortal Emperor upon passing. Honestly, an Immortal Emperor from the Zhan Tian clan was terrifying.
Once they became Immortal Emperors, they would embark on an unparalleled path of invincibility, crushing everything in their path. Their races, though the most elite in the universe, could not withstand the advance of the Zhan Tian clan.
Even though Yun Fan certainly wouldn't be comparable to that person from ten thousand years ago, if he passed, he might still possess Immortal Emperor strength.
Therefore, they would not allow an enemy to grow stronger.
However, they never imagined that the Zhan Tian clan, which had disappeared for ten thousand years, would have one mixed into this cosmic path.
Fortunately, with three against one, they were bound to win. If Yun Fan were to advance further, the consequences would be dire!
At this moment, Yun Fan felt immense pressure. Being two realms lower, he could defeat one opponent in a one-on-one fight.
Against two, he could fight them to a draw, and even if he couldn't win, he could remain undefeated.
But against three, he had almost no chance of winning; only defeat was possible, especially since these were not three ordinary seventh-realm Immortal Emperors,
but rather one of the top ten prodigies who were here for training, making them incredibly formidable.
Just then, Yun Fan asked Bi Lian, "Are you sure you want to be my enemy?"
"Of course!"
Bi Lian said resolutely, "Although you saved me, you are from the Zhan Tian clan. For the sake of my clan, I will not take the risk, nor will I help you! I can only be your enemy!"
Nan Po and Long Jian were relieved. This was how it should be! A three-on-one fight against Yun Fan would be a sure victory.
At this moment, Bi Lian struck first, aiming a killing blow.
"Bang!"
Yun Fan repelled her, but Long Jian and Nan Po seized the opportunity, overwhelming Yun Fan.
"Boom!"
After one exchange, Yun Fan was sent reeling back repeatedly.
"The Zhan Tian clan is nothing more than this!"
The two sneered contemptuously at Yun Fan.
But at this moment, Yun Fan was enveloped in a layer of Zhan Tian power, elevating his entire strength to a fever pitch.
"Die!"
Nan Po attacked first, unleashing a red light from his body towards Yun Fan. However, before it could reach him, it was blocked by Yun Fan's golden radiance.
The next moment, Bi Lian's white light enveloped Yun Fan, briefly immobilizing him.
"Excellent!"
Long Jian's blue light, imbued with destructive power, descended upon Yun Fan.
Fortunately, at the last moment, Yun Fan escaped Bi Lian's white light and engaged Long Jian. His powerful Zhan Tian energy directly clashed with Long Jian's blue light.
The blue light dissipated, and Long Jian was sent flying backward.
"Pfft!"
As Long Jian coughed up a mouthful of blood, Nan Po seized the opportunity and struck Yun Fan.
Yun Fan also suffered severe injuries.
At this moment, the situation was not optimistic for him.
"I want him dead! I want him dead!"
Long Jian was furious. He had never suffered such a loss before! To be so severely wounded by Yun Fan in one move was infuriating.
"Fairy Bi Lian, let us attack together and finish him while he's injured!"
Nan Po reminded Bi Lian.
"Yes!"
Bi Lian nodded, showing no hint of mercy.
Yun Fan, surrounded by them, was in a precarious position.
"Attack!"
Nan Po charged at Yun Fan first, and Bi Lian also attacked, still aiming for a killing blow. However, this time, her target was Long Jian.
Long Jian, who had let down his guard against Bi Lian, never expected her to turn on him.
"What are you doing?"
With that, Bi Lian struck Long Jian.
"Pfft!"
Long Jian coughed up blood again. This time, he had no strength left to fight. Yun Fan's previous attack had already taken half his life.
Although Bi Lian's power was not as great as Yun Fan's, this unexpected blow inflicted damage comparable to Yun Fan's.
"Boom!"
After pushing Yun Fan back with one move, Nan Po rushed to Long Jian's side.
"Are you alright?"
He asked Long Jian.
"The situation is dire!"
Long Jian replied angrily.
Not only had he not expected Bi Lian to attack him, but Yun Fan hadn't either. He had just been thinking that this woman was unreliable,
and that he would be betrayed again.
Who would have thought that not long after, Bi Lian would surprise him?
"I think you must have misunderstood me just now!"
Bi Lian asked Yun Fan.
After all, in that moment, even she herself believed she had betrayed Yun Fan. But if they hadn't acted that way, the other two would never have believed her.
So, she could only grit her teeth and continue the act, waiting for them to let their guard down before delivering a surprise blow. It was perfect.
Yun Fan said speechlessly, "Next time, don't play such thrilling games!"
"Hmph!"
Bi Lian pouted coquettishly. "You stingy!"
"Why are you helping him?"
Nan Po reprimanded angrily.
"If you help him, aren't you afraid your master, Saint Mother Qing Lian, will kill you?"
Long Jian was also furious. If it weren't for Bi Lian's sneak attack, the battle would have ended long ago.
Bi Lian replied, "Matters of the race are matters of the race. I cannot represent the entire Qing Lian clan!"
"You..."
Bi Lian continued, "Since he saved me and hasn't abandoned me, and intends to take me to the fifth pass, then I must save him! Even if he seeks revenge in the future, I will have no regrets!"
Bi Lian was different from the previous immortal. The immortal completely followed his father's orders, but Bi Lian did not.
Because she had her own opinions and didn't trust others, only her own judgment.
"Sooner or later, I will kill you, you traitor!"
Long Jian's anger surged. If it weren't for Bi Lian's betrayal, the battle would have been over long ago.
"Do you think you still have a chance to live?"
Yun Fan looked at Long Jian coldly.
"Arrogant!"
Long Jian retorted, "Although I am more severely injured, you are not much better. Brother Nan Po is fighting this traitor. Do you think Brother Nan Po has no chance of winning?"
In the eyes of Long Jian and Nan Po, this battle would likely end with both sides retreating. However, Yun Fan showed no intention of backing down.
At this point, he asked Bi Lian, "Are you interested in pulling off something big?"
"No problem!"
Bi Lian agreed to Yun Fan's suggestion. Although, in her view, it would only result in a mutually destructive outcome.
However, Yun Fan's confidence made her feel bewildered.
Yun Fan said, "I'll deal with Nan Po and kill him. You deal with Long Jian and kill him. Is that alright?"
"Are you sure?"
Bi Lian was surprised by Yun Fan's audacious idea. She was unharmed and, at her peak, killing a crippled Long Jian would be no problem.
But Nan Po was different. Nan Po, like her, was at his peak. Dealing with a crippled Yun Fan, he would likely kill Yun Fan.
Yun Fan said, "I am sure. Never underestimate a Zhan Tian, because when a Zhan Tian is angered, no one in the universe can stop them!"
Hearing this, Bi Lian said, "Very well, I'll bet with you, let's see who wins first!"
"Deal!"
The next moment, Yun Fan walked towards Nan Po. Nan Po was furious. Yun Fan, in his semi-crippled state, fighting him was the greatest insult.
He couldn't believe Yun Fan was so audacious as to want to kill him. How dare he?
He had to admit, Yun Fan had truly enraged him, and he was ready to show Yun Fan a thing or two.
He would personally end the undefeated myth of the Zhan Tian clan.
Instantly, he charged at Yun Fan.
"Brother Nan Po, don't leave me behind!"
As soon as Long Jian spoke, he realized that Nan Po and Yun Fan had vanished. Nan Po had the confidence for such arrogance, but he didn't.
After all, he was already in a crippled state.
Bi Lian asked, "Long Jian, will you deal with it yourself, or shall I?"
Hearing this, Long Jian nearly choked with anger. Bi Lian was clearly taking advantage of his predicament.
"Bi Lian, if you come to your senses now, I'll pretend this never happened!"
The arrogant Long Jian, at this moment, began to compromise.
However, Bi Lian replied, "Don't waste your breath. Let's fight!"
Long Jian was furious. This Bi Lian was incorrigible. Thus, he immediately swallowed a pill, elevating his condition to its peak.
Seeing this, Bi Lian was unperturbed. She knew this was a life-saving method for a prodigy, but once the medicine wore off, Long Jian would surely die.
Therefore, at this moment, she calmly responded.
Long Jian, wanting to defeat her quickly, almost used his full power.
Unexpectedly, this played right into Bi Lian's hands.
The two engaged in a peak battle, causing terrifying destruction.
At this moment, Yun Fan and Nan Po were also engaged in a fierce battle.
He had just pulled Nan Po into his devouring domain when Nan Po, reacting swiftly, quickly found a countermeasure.
Using his peak combat power, he directly broke through Yun Fan's devouring domain and furiously attacked him.
Because Yun Fan was injured, he was repeatedly forced back under Nan Po's assault, shedding blood profusely.
Although Nan Po was also injured, it was not severe. Even Yun Fan's devouring flames couldn't harm him.
It could only be said that Nan Po's strength was truly miraculous.
"Kid, you're too arrogant. You think you can kill me in your injured state? Look at yourself!"
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "Until the very last moment, no one can say for sure!"
"Is that so?"
Nan Po sneered. His red light, like a peerless blade, continuously cut and pierced Yun Fan's body.
In his eyes, victory was within reach, and Yun Fan's only fate was death.
However, at this moment, he noticed something amiss. Yun Fan seemed to be making no attempt to retaliate, merely defending.
"It seems you can't hold on any longer!"
Nan Po's smile grew more triumphant. He believed Yun Fan was on the verge of exhaustion.
Therefore, he intensified his efforts and unleashed his full, feverish power.
"Just a little longer, just a little longer!"
Yun Fan gritted his teeth and persevered, waiting for something. However, Nan Po saw this as normal behavior.
Therefore, he didn't take Yun Fan seriously at all.
"You've lived long enough. Die!"
The next moment, Nan Po struck swiftly. His powerful energy spread out, forming a peerless force.
"Die!"
Instantly, this peerless force descended.
However, at this very moment, the ground began to shake. Then, a Qilin engulfed in flames quietly appeared, shrouding both of them in a sea of fire.
"That was close!"
Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. This was exactly what he had been waiting for. Just moments ago, he had sensed the aura of the Fire Qilin.
Therefore, he had been waiting for an opportunity to have Nan Po's power awaken the Fire Qilin, and it had actually succeeded.
If it hadn't succeeded, he would have had to use his own power to force the issue, but the consequences of doing so would have been dire. Even if he killed Nan Po,
he would have been unable to use his powerful combat abilities for months, or even years.
For someone like Yun Fan, who was eager to pass, this would have been a devastating blow.
Therefore, at this moment, he had to resort to a risky maneuver.
"Nan Po, now it's your turn!"
Yun Fan smiled coldly, but Nan Po paid him no mind.
"Kid, with the appearance of the Fire Qilin, you should be the first to die, while I have a chance to escape!"
He looked at Yun Fan smugly.
Even though the Fire Qilin had the power to kill him, he believed that Yun Fan, being severely injured, would be the first to perish.
Yun Fan said, "Under normal circumstances, that would be true. But with me, even normal circumstances can become abnormal!"
"What do you mean?"
He looked at Yun Fan coldly, sensing that Yun Fan's words held hidden meaning.
At this moment, Yun Fan suddenly said to the Fire Qilin, "Help me kill him, and don't let him escape, and I won't make things difficult for you!"
"Hahahaha!"
Nan Po burst into laughter. "Even now, you're trying to threaten the Fire Qilin? Do you think all races are afraid of your Zhan Tian clan?"
In his opinion, this was utterly impossible. How could the Fire Qilin be so easily controlled?
Yun Fan said, "In my opinion, it's entirely possible!"
"Daydreaming!"
However, in the very next moment, the Fire Qilin suddenly abandoned Yun Fan and roared towards Nan Po.
Nan Po was stunned. His boastful words just moments ago had come back to bite him so quickly.
Yun Fan sneered, "Nan Po, enjoy this fiery feast!"
"Bastard!"
Nan Po was enraged, but at this moment, he had to face the Fire Qilin's attack. Under the scorching flames, Nan Po could not resist and tried to escape.
But at this moment, Yun Fan had already set up his devouring flames.
Nan Po had no way to escape.