At this moment, with the deaths of the two, Yun Fan descended upon this Daozhou.
"Thank you, great one, for saving our lives!"
Everyone knelt on the ground, thanking Yun Fan for saving them. Without him, they would have surely perished.
It was Yun Fan's intervention that preserved their world, allowing their lives to continue, albeit precariously.
The leading low-tier Zhan Tian-level expert was particularly moved.
He hadn't expected that besides the Xi Huang Goddess, there existed such a terrifying being.
Yet, they were unaware of Yun Fan's origins.
However, when they finally came to their senses, they realized Yun Fan had already vanished.
"Where did he go?"
The crowd was stunned. Undoubtedly, Yun Fan had saved them. Even if he had desired to become the ruler of this Daozhou, they would have respectfully agreed.
But Yun Fan showed no intention of staying. For them, his life-saving grace was an immeasurable debt.
For Yun Fan, however, it was merely a flick of the wrist.
A long time passed, and Yun Fan finally reached the border of the Origin World.
Upon crossing this boundary, he would truly have arrived in the Origin World.
However, the entity guarding this region sensed Yun Fan's presence and immediately appeared before him.
Behind him stood an army of countless powerful warriors, surrounding Yun Fan.
"Who are you?"
He asked Yun Fan. Though he didn't know Yun Fan's identity, the aura emanating from him struck fear into the hearts of all.
Yun Fan must be a being that inspired despair.
Yun Fan replied, "You are not qualified to know who I am!"
"Insolence!"
He angrily declared, "Do you know who I am?"
"Not interested!"
Yun Fan stated directly. In his eyes, there were only the living and the dead, and the transition between the two was merely a thought away.
Therefore, at this moment, he had no interest in knowing the other's identity.
"Listen well!"
He proclaimed, "I am one of the Four Great Envoys under the command of Empress Xi Huang, the Grand Venerable Tian Feng. Whatever your intentions, by approaching the Origin Realm, you have sealed your own death!"
"Never heard of you!"
Yun Fan replied, "Because you and I are not on the same level."
"You court death!"
Being disdained by Yun Fan repeatedly, he could no longer contain his rage and attacked Yun Fan directly.
A powerful aura erupted, and his strength surged to its peak.
Then, Grand Venerable Tian Feng unleashed a wave of power towards Yun Fan.
Yun Fan moved swiftly, meeting Grand Venerable Tian Feng head-on.
Though Grand Venerable Tian Feng was a high-tier Zhan Tian-level expert, more terrifying than the Demon Lord, in Yun Fan's eyes, he was no match.
The instant their powers collided, the outcome was decided.
Grand Venerable Tian Feng was sent flying with decisive and swift blows from Yun Fan, without the slightest hesitation.
At this, shock flickered in his eyes. He hadn't expected Yun Fan to be so powerful.
All of this exceeded his expectations.
Yun Fan remarked, "Is this the strength you call your own? Honestly, it's quite ordinary!"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng retorted angrily, "If you are this strong, you cannot possibly be unknown!"
Although Empress Xi Huang had taken drastic measures to obliterate the old world and create a new one, many powerful individuals still existed in the old worlds. However, they lacked even the courage to resist Empress Xi Huang.
He, having followed Empress Xi Huang in her conquests, knew what kind of fighters these established powerhouses were. None of them possessed strength at Yun Fan's level.
Thus, at this moment, he was terrified by Yun Fan's power.
Yun Fan said, "A name is merely a moniker, these things are of no consequence. Just know that you are about to die!"
In an instant, Yun Fan attacked again.
"I don't believe you can be that strong!"
At this very moment, Grand Venerable Tian Feng unleashed his transcendent peak power, pushing himself to a state of white-hot intensity.
Undoubtedly, at this point, his strength was comparable to that of the Dark World Tree back then.
Both were powers that inspired despair.
Perhaps this power would have been enough to deal with Yun Fan before, but against Yun Fan, who had been baptized by the Eye of Reincarnation, it was clearly insufficient.
"Reincarnation Battle Heaven!"
Yun Fan roared, his phantom reappearing, and he slammed down a palm, striking Grand Venerable Tian Feng directly.
Bang!
The surroundings churned rapidly. Upon being impacted by this force, Grand Venerable Tian Feng was sent flying backward.
"Pfft!"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng hadn't expected that even after unleashing his transcendent peak power, he was still no match for Yun Fan.
He wasn't even given a chance to fight back. He was so thoroughly crushed by Yun Fan that, at this moment, his confidence was also shattered.
After all, in his eyes, aside from Empress Xi Huang herself, he was an invincible being.
Never had he imagined that he would be defeated so completely today.
For Yun Fan, with his full power unleashed, it wouldn't take long to resolve Grand Venerable Tian Feng.
After his rebirth, his strength had become even more terrifying. Even if he encountered Empress Xi Huang before her rebirth, he would not fear a fight.
His purpose in coming to the Origin World was singular: to seek vengeance through slaughter.
At this, Yun Fan approached him step by step.
"Aren't you Empress Xi Huang's dog? You're on the verge of death, why hasn't Empress Xi Huang come to save you, her dog? Has she abandoned you, you old hound?"
Yun Fan said with disdain.
"Shut your mouth!"
He roared at Yun Fan, "Empress Xi Huang is not someone you can provoke. Even if you are not her match, what are you compared to Empress Xi Huang!"
Following this, he quickly rose, but he no longer engaged Yun Fan in battle, for even if he fought again, he would be no match for Yun Fan.
Therefore, at this moment, his first thought was to escape.
He crossed the void, preparing to flee back into the Origin Realm.
However, Yun Fan was faster. Just as he was about to step into the Origin Realm, Yun Fan appeared before him and unleashed a punch.
"Ah!"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng let out a pained cry, as Yun Fan's punch nearly shattered him.
This was the disparity between them. Though they were in the same realm, the gap was like heaven and earth, incomparable.
At this, Yun Fan walked towards him step by step.
"If this is all the strength you possess, you have greatly disappointed me. If I hadn't sworn not to let that lowly bitch Xi Huang's subordinates go, you wouldn't even have the courage to die by my hand!"
This was Yun Fan's attitude.
"Damn it!"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng hadn't expected that he, one of Empress Xi Huang's four great generals, would ever face such humiliation.
Yet, his opponent was so powerful that he was helpless. It could only be said that this was truly tragic.
"Kid, you forced my hand!"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng declared, "Someone as arrogant as you deserves to die!"
At this, Grand Venerable Tian Feng let out a roar and began a sacrifice, expending half his life.
"Empress, save me!"
As soon as the words fell, the surroundings began to change. After all, this was the price Grand Venerable Tian Feng paid with half his life.
Indeed, he had summoned Empress Xi Huang through a ritual sacrifice. Though the cost was immense, he had no other choice if he wanted to kill Yun Fan.
As expected, at this moment, a figure appeared. Though not her true form, she was powerful enough.
Indeed, she was Xi Huang, and she and Yun Fan were old acquaintances.
Upon their reunion, her eyes showed disbelief.
"Kid, you're finished. Empress Xi Huang has descended; no one can escape her wrath!"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng declared arrogantly.
Though he had been beaten to a pulp by Yun Fan and thoroughly humiliated, the thought of Yun Fan's imminent death made him feel that it was no longer something to complain about.
After all, he wouldn't bother with a dead man.
To his surprise, Xi Huang spoke, "I didn't expect you to still be alive!"
Yun Fan replied, "The reason I am still alive is hatred. You destroyed my world. I have come here solely for revenge!"
Xi Huang responded, "There's no other way. Since I have ascended to the throne, I must bring change. The old worlds truly have no reason to exist!"
"So, it's true that my world was destroyed by you?"
Yun Fan said with palpable hatred.
"Indeed!"
Xi Huang confirmed, "It was all within my plans!"
"Ultimately, I misjudged you!"
Yun Fan declared, "Xi Huang, unleash your true form! Let us have a decisive battle!"
Upon hearing this, Xi Huang shook her head. "You are no match for me, why waste your efforts? I am a connoisseur of talent. If you agree to join my ranks, I will ensure you become the most esteemed individual below me!"
This did not sit well with Grand Venerable Tian Feng. After being so thoroughly humiliated by Yun Fan, Yun Fan now threatened to step on his head.
For him, this was an utter insult.
Therefore, he quickly interjected, "Empress, be cautious! This kid is ambitious and bound to be a traitor!"
To his surprise, as soon as he finished speaking, he was sent flying by a palm strike from Xi Huang, nearly perishing.
Realizing he had spoken out of turn, Grand Venerable Tian Feng immediately knelt on the ground.
Xi Huang coldly stated, "I detest being interrupted the most!"
"Your subordinate would not dare!"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng repeatedly affirmed.
Fortunately, Xi Huang did not press further, or his already half-dead body would surely have perished.
He couldn't comprehend why Xi Huang valued Yun Fan so highly.
What was Yun Fan's magic?
Yun Fan replied, "Firstly, I am someone who will not bow to others. Secondly, you destroyed my world. I have always harbored this hatred. Between us, it is a matter of either you die or I die!"
This was Yun Fan's answer.
Xi Huang stated, "Alas, though you possess an invincible spirit, you are ultimately unable to let go of everything. Therefore, you are destined for mediocrity. As for your refusal to bow to others, it is because you have yet to encounter someone you are truly willing to serve. I am that person who can make you willingly obey!"
"You are too confident!"
Yun Fan retorted, "Do you truly believe you have the qualifications to make me submit?"
In an instant, Yun Fan unleashed his peak combat power, clearly signaling the prelude to an attack.
Seeing this, Xi Huang asked Yun Fan, "Are you certain you wish to make an enemy of me?"
"It's not about making an enemy of you!"
Yun Fan stated coldly, "It's about killing you!"
With these words, Xi Huang sneered, "Ungrateful fool. Do you think you can be my opponent?"
"You will soon find out!"
At this, Yun Fan attacked rapidly, heading towards Xi Huang.
Grand Venerable Tian Feng watched, dumbfounded. He couldn't believe that after countless epochs, someone actually dared to fight Xi Huang.
He had no idea where Yun Fan found such courage.
After all, the last time such a battle occurred was between Chen Huang and Xi Huang for the position of Creator God.
Chen Huang ultimately perished, and Xi Huang successfully obtained the position.
Since then, no one had dared to defy Xi Huang. Now, Yun Fan was stepping forward as the vanguard.
For Grand Venerable Tian Feng, it was only a breath away from applauding.
If Yun Fan were to truly join Xi Huang's ranks, he would have to bow to Yun Fan.
But now, that was entirely unnecessary.
For the moment Yun Fan attacked, his death was sealed.
In the blink of an eye, the two exchanged a blow, neither gaining an advantage. Though this was merely a clone of Xi Huang,
her power was immense, and even her clone was formidable. It was not surprising that it could fight Yun Fan on equal footing.
In the blink of an eye, Yun Fan attacked again. After all, his sole purpose was revenge, so he spared no effort in his attacks.
He went all out, and one could imagine the terrifying nature of his combat power. Xi Huang, not employing her true form, naturally fell into a disadvantage.
She was forced to retreat step by step under Yun Fan's onslaught.
Grand Venerable Tian Feng was once again stunned. He hadn't expected Yun Fan to be so strong. Yun Fan was undoubtedly the first person he had ever seen capable of pressuring Xi Huang.
Even if it was just a clone, Yun Fan's performance was astonishing.
Thinking back to his own confrontation with Yun Fan, he realized it was sheer overestimation of his abilities. Yun Fan had been right; they were indeed not on the same level.
"I didn't expect you to become so strong in just five epochs!"
Xi Huang expressed her shock. After all, five epochs ago, even her clone could have easily suppressed Yun Fan.
She hadn't expected that after five epochs, Yun Fan had become so terrifyingly powerful that even her clone was no match for him.
Just as she was about to summon her true form, she noticed Yun Fan had stopped attacking.
"Why aren't you attacking?"
She asked Yun Fan, puzzled. Logically, Yun Fan, having the upper hand, should have pressed his advantage.
However, Yun Fan replied, "There's no need. You are right. The reason for my previous defiance was the absence of someone worthy of my submission. Now, I submit!"
"What?"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng was instantly dumbfounded. Yun Fan's sudden change in demeanor was truly jarring.
Considering how unyielding Yun Fan had been moments before, describing him as a force of nature would not be an exaggeration.
Yet, in an instant, Yun Fan, who held the advantage, had surrendered. This was completely beyond his expectations.
At this moment, he could no longer understand Yun Fan at all. Of course, his heart was filled with despair.
For this meant that in the future, Yun Fan would openly trample all over him.
He wanted to instigate Xi Huang not to trust Yun Fan, but after his previous experience, he dared not utter another word, lest he be killed by Xi Huang.
"Oh?"
Xi Huang sneered, "Even if you tried to escape, you would have had a chance. Why surrender to me so suddenly? Do you expect me to believe you?"
If Yun Fan had surrendered earlier, when she had tried to persuade him, she might have believed his surrender was genuine.
But now, Yun Fan had lost all credibility.
Clearly, even she was caught off guard.
Yun Fan explained, "Is this difficult to understand? It's not difficult at all. I wouldn't know the gap between us unless we truly fought. I would not have submitted!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Now do you know the difference?"
She pressed Yun Fan.
"I think I do!"
Yun Fan replied, "If you were to use your true form, I would absolutely not be your match. Escaping is not my style. If this is fate, then I am willing to accept its arrangement!"
This was Yun Fan's response.
In truth, Yun Fan's actions stemmed from his reluctance and reasoning. He had wanted to fight Xi Huang to the death, but after careful consideration, he knew that even a suicidal struggle would not be enough to defeat Xi Huang.
He could estimate this gap.
Although he had become more powerful than before, what annoyed him was that while he was growing, Xi Huang was also growing.
Moreover, Xi Huang's growth rate far outpaced his own. Therefore, unable to fight Xi Huang to the death, Yun Fan decided to proceed strategically.
Otherwise, let alone seeking revenge, even survival would be a luxury. He wasn't afraid of death, but he wanted his death to have some value.
For instance, taking Xi Huang down with him.
One could imagine Yun Fan's arrogance. Making such a decision must have been soul-crushing for him.
Otherwise, the outcome would not have been like this.
For Yun Fan, what he lacked most at this moment was patience.
At this, Xi Huang sneered, "It seems you haven't changed at all from five epochs ago; you're just a coward!"
"It's better to live a dog's life than die a hero. You understand this better than I do. I admit defeat, and that is not shameful!"
Yun Fan stated directly.
Although he felt like a clown looking at himself now, Yun Fan had no other choice but to proceed this way.
One day, he vowed, he would make Xi Huang pay a hundredfold.
At this, Xi Huang sneered, "You're wise enough. However, since you only surrendered later, you are still considered unappreciative. Your treatment will not be as generous as I promised earlier!"
Regardless of whether Yun Fan's surrender was genuine, Xi Huang was indifferent.
For she could kill Yun Fan at any moment. After all, even if he surrendered, he would be under her control.
With a mere thought, she could decide Yun Fan's fate.
Yun Fan proposed, "No problem. How about this? I'll become one of your Four Great Envoys. What do you think?"
"Don't you think that's beneath your talents?"
She asked with a cold smile.
Although her Four Great Envoys were undisputed powerhouses in this era, they were no match for Yun Fan.
With Yun Fan's strength, even if the four of them attacked together, they would not be able to defeat him.
After all, Yun Fan possessed an invincible spirit and was destined to catch up to her. In a future battle with his arch-nemesis, she could easily send Yun Fan to the front lines.
Yun Fan replied, "Not beneath my talents at all!"
"But our Four Great Envoys are already full, kid. You can't squeeze in!"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng stated.
Fortunately, Yun Fan's status was not higher than his, so his words were laced with undeniable mockery.
Yun Fan countered, "Isn't that simple? If you leave, then I can join, can't I?"
Upon hearing this, Grand Venerable Tian Feng gasped, never imagining that Yun Fan would propose such a cunning plan.
Therefore, at this moment, it was impossible for him not to tremble.
He quickly pleaded with Xi Huang, "Empress, don't believe his lies! I beg Empress to save me!"
However, Xi Huang remained unmoved. "I think his idea is quite good!"
"Ah!"
Grand Venerable Tian Feng was instantly filled with despair. He had never imagined that one day, he would face such a fate.
As he was about to beg for mercy, Yun Fan unleashed a palm strike, hitting him.
Instantly, Grand Venerable Tian Feng was torn asunder, dying before he could even utter a cry.
He was undoubtedly the most tragic figure. Of course, Xi Huang abandoned him because he had lost his value.
With only half his life remaining, he was just another low-tier Zhan Tian-level expert, a dime a dozen.
Therefore, she made a favorable gesture, fulfilling Yun Fan's request and allowing him to vent his anger.
After all, for her, Yun Fan held the greatest potential for exploitation, possessing many aspects she wished to leverage.
Therefore, let alone the death of one Grand Venerable Tian Feng, she would readily sacrifice all four of them without hesitation.
"Doesn't this make me one of the Four Great Envoys?"
Yun Fan smiled, his true thoughts unreadable.
Of course, for Xi Huang, whether she could see through him or not was irrelevant. After all, her intention in allowing Yun Fan to join was purely for exploitation.
Since it was exploitation, his loyalty or disloyalty was of no concern.
At this, she said to Yun Fan, "Although you have become one of my subordinates, who can guarantee you won't harbor rebellious thoughts?"
"Your worry is unnecessary. It stems from your own lack of confidence. Do you truly believe you cannot control me?"
Yun Fan retorted.
"Ridiculous!"
Xi Huang replied, "Controlling you would be a simple matter. However, rules are rules. You must be under my control. Only then can I feel at ease! This is also a sign of your sincerity in cooperation!"
"Understood!"
Yun Fan confirmed, "Absolutely no problem!"
"Very good!"
Xi Huang injected a destructive power into Yun Fan's body, allowing her to end his life at any moment.
However, Yun Fan was unfazed by her control at this moment. Because Yun Fan had been tempered by the Eye of Reincarnation and fused with Zhan Tian power,
his strength was already invincible, only his cultivation level lagged behind. The game of chess between them had just begun, and only by enduring humiliation would he become the ultimate victor.