This barrage of attacks, completely outside the expected script, caught Yun Fan completely by surprise. There wasn't even a chance to say "start"! What was this all about?
In the blink of an eye, countless flying swords descended. While it was also Myriad Sword Return to One, the Myriad Sword Return to One unleashed by the Second Battle Soul was entirely different from Qi Kunlun's.
After this round, Yun Fan was nearly riddled with holes. Fortunately, at the most critical moment, he perfectly blocked the fatal blow.
"Hiss!"
The piercing pain made Yun Fan gasp for air. Clearly, his opponent was invincible.
At this point, Yun Fan realized he had been careless. The Second Battle Soul was on a completely different level from the Third and even the Roaring Heaven Battle Soul.
If the fight continued, he would undoubtedly be defeated. So, he immediately said, "I concede. I'll fight again after some cultivation!"
However, the Second Battle Soul showed no intention of letting him go. Two more sword strikes fell. While Yun Fan wouldn't die, he suffered considerable torment.
"What are you doing?"
Yun Fan exclaimed angrily, "I've already conceded, and you're still attacking me!"
The Second Battle Soul replied, "Because I detest this aura of yours!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan almost collapsed. It seemed that his past self from ten thousand years ago had defeated the Second Battle Soul.
Therefore, in his shame and anger, the Second Battle Soul was venting his rage on him. This was completely unfair!
However, at this moment, he was helpless and could only swallow his pride.
Yun Fan then asked, "You were defeated by an aura just like mine?"
"That's right!"
The Second Battle Soul truthfully replied, "If I hadn't been soft-hearted back then, how could he have defeated me!"
In Yun Fan's opinion, his opponent was simply boasting.
So, he immediately said, "Wait for me. Once I defeat the other Battle Souls, I'll come back to defeat you!"
With that, Yun Fan backed down and turned to leave. However, the Second Battle Soul directly blocked his retreat.
He gave him no chance to leave.
The Second Battle Soul declared, "I'll give others a chance to leave, but not you!"
"You can only leave after defeating me. If you cannot defeat me, then you will remain here forever!"
"You've broken the rules of the ninth level!" Yun Fan retorted indignantly.
However, the Second Battle Soul replied, "In my eyes, rules are worthless!"
Fine! Another rule-breaker. Can't they have any sense of commitment?
So, at this moment, Yun Fan decided to find another way.
Defeating the Second Battle Soul? No problem. As long as he cultivated for a while longer and found the flaws in the sword path, he would be able to defeat him.
However, the Second Battle Soul gave him no time to react and continued, "From now on, you will challenge me once every day!"
With that said, the Second Battle Soul vanished from his spot.
"Damn it, what's so great about you?"
Yun Fan grumbled as he began to recover from his injuries. After recovering, he continuously pondered the Second Battle Soul's weaknesses.
However, it was utterly useless.
So, Yun Fan began to walk along the stone wall, which recorded information about his past self defeating the Second Battle Soul ten thousand years ago.
He had thought he was inferior to his past self. Upon seeing these records, he realized that his past self had also failed twice before succeeding on the third attempt. This made him feel slightly better.
At this point, Yun Fan began to study the sword techniques on the stone wall.
Then, he began to gain enlightenment.
A day later, the Second Battle Soul reappeared.
"Kid, come out and face your death!"
Although he wouldn't kill Yun Fan, he could cripple him, forcing Yun Fan to retreat shamefully to heal.
Yun Fan walked out with a determined stride.
"Alright! No problem!"
The Second Battle Soul had no idea why Yun Fan was so confident. Could it be that Yun Fan could defeat him?
In an instant, the Second Battle Soul attacked again, launching his full power without giving Yun Fan any chance to counter.
Seeing this, Yun Fan immediately shouted, "Heaven and Sword Unity!"
Instantly, an invisible sword energy shattered the Second Battle Soul's Myriad Sword Return to One, and the sword energy dissipated.
But Yun Fan was able to seize this opportunity to shatter the Second Battle Soul with a single punch.
"What?"
The Second Battle Soul stood frozen, staring at Yun Fan in disbelief. To him, this was simply incredible.
He never expected Yun Fan to defeat him so directly.
The combination of swordsmanship and his own strength formed the ultimate state, and under this ultimate state, he was utterly defeated.
"Damn it!"
The Second Battle Soul was furious, but there was nothing he could do. At this point, he could only concede.
"Kid, you got lucky!"
He cursed, opened the passage, and Yun Fan left through it.
From start to finish, Yun Fan didn't reply. Facing such a pervert, saying less was the wisest course of action.
Otherwise, the Second Battle Soul might have unleashed another two sword strikes, and he would have been helpless.
Thus, he passed the Second Battle Soul's trial.
Afterward, he arrived at the territory of the Fourth Battle Soul and discovered that Qing You was in a fierce battle with the Fourth Battle Soul.
The Fourth Battle Soul was very fair, testing Qing You with the strength of the Ninth Realm. However, Qing You had already been defeated several times before this.
Each time, she was narrowly defeated by the Fourth Battle Soul. Qing You was very unconvinced, and only after another defeat did she realize that there was still a gap between her and the Fourth Battle Soul.
Upon seeing Yun Fan arrive, she weakly said to him, "Husband, I'm sorry, I can't defeat him!"
"It's alright!"
Yun Fan comforted her, "You're already very strong. At this pace, it will only take you another ten years of cultivation to defeat him!"
"Mhm, mhm!"
Qing You nodded, firmly believing that she could defeat the Fourth Battle Soul in another ten years.
"But we don't want to wait that long, so how about I fight this battle for you?"
Qing You agreed without hesitation. Why struggle when you could cheat?
She wasn't foolish, so at this moment, she readily accepted Yun Fan's suggestion.
"Kid, you want to fight for her?" The Fourth Battle Soul asked suspiciously.
Yun Fan nodded, "That's right! Is there such a rule?"
"Of course!"
The Fourth Battle Soul said coldly, "As long as you can defeat me, then she will have passed the trial!"
"No problem!"
Yun Fan said, "Attack!"
The next moment, the Fourth Battle Soul decisively attacked, wanting to teach this ignorant kid a lesson.
After all, historically, everyone could barely take care of themselves, let alone help others. Yun Fan's arrogance in trying to help others was challenging his bottom line!
Therefore, he attacked with lethal intent, aiming to instantly defeat Yun Fan.
Unexpectedly, at that very moment, Yun Fan unleashed a punch, sending the Ninth Realm Fourth Battle Soul flying.
"What?"
The Fourth Battle Soul was dumbfounded, staring at Yun Fan in disbelief. Why was Yun Fan so outrageously powerful, being in the same Ninth Realm?
One move! He was defeated in a single move.
Yun Fan then declared, "You are defeated!"
"Damn it!"
The Fourth Battle Soul hadn't expected to be outmaneuvered. Yun Fan, on the other hand, was quite pleased; this feeling of being a cunning player was excellent.
Yun Fan then asked, "Has she passed?"
"Yes!"
Although unwilling, the Fourth Battle Soul still admitted that Qing You had passed.
"Husband, you're too strong!" Qing You exclaimed excitedly.
Yun Fan accepted her praise, but he felt a sense of conspiracy surrounding this ninth level, so he didn't want Qing You to linger there.
"Wife, you've passed. Have him escort you out of the Path of the Universe and wait for me outside!" Yun Fan said directly.
"But I want to stay with you!" Qing You said reluctantly.
"It's fine, at most a year, and I'll be out!" Yun Fan reminded her, "Hurry up! Trust me!"
"Mhm!"
Qing You nodded, finally choosing to leave. She would be an understanding wife and wait for Yun Fan outside.
A year's time would pass in the blink of an eye for her.
Then, Qing You disappeared.
At this moment, the Fourth Battle Soul asked Yun Fan, "Kid, why aren't you leaving?"
"Since I'm here, I can challenge you in my own name, right?" Yun Fan asked tentatively.
Originally, the Fourth Battle Soul had pent-up anger with nowhere to direct it. Now, seeing Yun Fan willingly stay to challenge him, he decided to make Yun Fan understand what cruelty meant this time, giving Yun Fan no chance to leave!
"Of course!"
The Fourth Battle Soul said, "But your strength doesn't match the challenges you've faced, so I'll upgrade to Half-Step Immortal Emperor to fight you!"
"No problem!" Yun Fan agreed readily.
"So straightforward?" The Fourth Battle Soul was surprised, he could hardly believe his ears. Sudan Novel Network
"Of course, I have one condition too!" Yun Fan said, "If I can defeat you, please send me to where the other girl is challenging a Battle Soul! If you agree, then let's fight!"
Hearing this, the Fourth Battle Soul sneered, "No problem, I agree!"
Then, he gave Yun Fan no further opportunity, and in the blink of an eye, he was upon Yun Fan, intending to defeat him.
But even as a Half-Step Immortal Emperor, the strength Yun Fan displayed was still remarkable. After a hundred exchanges, Yun Fan managed to defeat him with difficulty.
"Bastard!"
The Fourth Battle Soul was completely defeated. He hadn't expected that even a Half-Step Immortal Emperor could be defeated by Yun Fan. He should have proposed fighting with the power of an Immortal Emperor from the start.
But it was too late to say anything now, after all, he was a Battle Soul of integrity.
Yun Fan then said, "Senior, please teleport me!"
With great reluctance, the Fourth Battle Soul teleported Yun Fan away.
The next moment, Yun Fan arrived at the place where Bi Lian was challenging a Battle Soul. This Battle Soul was the Seventeenth Battle Soul.
At this moment, he was fighting Bi Lian with the strength of the Eighth Realm of the Immortal Emperor. After all, Bi Lian had broken through to the Eighth Realm after gaining some benefits.
Unfortunately, she was still no match for the Seventeenth Battle Soul. At this moment, she glared at the Seventeenth Battle Soul.
The Seventeenth Battle Soul had verbally humiliated her.
"I don't even know how you managed to reach the ninth level. With your strength, you don't deserve to be here at all!" he taunted Bi Lian.
It was impossible for Bi Lian not to be angry. If it weren't for Yun Fan, she would have been eliminated in the fourth level.
After that, she had followed Yun Fan into levels five, six, seven, and eight.
So, although she was angry at this moment, she had to admit the reality. But wasn't this guy too bullying?
There was no need to humiliate her like this; she had her dignity too!
"Scoundrel, even if I cultivate for another hundred years, I will defeat you!" Bi Lian fiercely declared. However, the Seventeenth Battle Soul contemptuously insulted her, "With your kind of strength, don't talk about a hundred years, even a thousand years wouldn't be enough for you to defeat me!"
"I can't believe your opponent is me. This is the greatest insult!"
Hearing this, Bi Lian became enraged, "Even if I have to risk my life, I will defeat you!"
At this moment, she prepared to fight with all her might, as the Seventeenth Battle Soul had completely trampled on her pride.
However, just then, a voice echoed.
"Wife, don't be angry, I'm here!" Yun Fan appeared stealthily.
Upon seeing Yun Fan, Bi Lian burst into tears, "Husband, he insulted me with his words!"
The Seventeenth Battle Soul didn't take Yun Fan seriously and arrogantly turned his head.
At this moment, Yun Fan calmly said, "It's okay, I'll help you vent your anger!"
"Mhm, mhm!" Bi Lian was deeply wronged. Although she had stumbled her way to this level, who could blame her for having such a good husband? He shouldn't be jealous of her.
Yun Fan then said to the Seventeenth Battle Soul, "I'll challenge you on behalf of my wife. If I win, does that count as her passing?"
"Of course, no problem!" The Seventeenth Battle Soul sneered, "But you're impossible to defeat me, so I'll give you both a chance. You can come at me together. If you defeat me, then you'll both pass!"
"Are you sure you're only using Eighth Realm strength?" Yun Fan asked curiously. He knew that these Battle Souls were very powerful and could adjust their realms at any time.
However, him challenging him with a lower realm was beyond his expectations.
"Of course!" The Seventeenth Battle Soul said arrogantly, "But even with one realm lower than yours, you will still be defeated!"
"I don't believe it!" Yun Fan thought, why was this Seventeenth Battle Soul so fond of bragging?
"You don't believe it? We'll fight until you submit!"
Instantly, he charged towards Yun Fan, but before he could get close, he was sent flying by a single punch from Yun Fan.
The arrogant and overbearing Seventeenth Battle Soul was defeated by Yun Fan in one move, making him the easiest Battle Soul to defeat in the ninth level.