The World Tree said, "Far away, there was a tree born with me, called the Fusang Divine Tree. It is the best substitute for the World Tree. As long as you can subdue the Fusang Divine Tree, you can destroy me, this World Tree that has been gnawed by worms!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan was moved.
"Now is the best time, I will transport you to that distant world!"
He said to Yun Fan, "Do not return before then. You are no match for them. You must have the Fusang Divine Tree to help you defeat them!"
He knew that Yun Fan alone had no chance of defeating the dark him and the demon seed. This was why he had dragged Yun Fan here.
Yun Fan immediately said, "Senior, what about you?"
The World Tree had already become a host for the demon seed. Now, it was merely a wisp of the World Tree's consciousness.
He said to Yun Fan, "I will buy you time to escape. After you leave, they will come here, but by then, I will have no regrets!"
Yun Fan was deeply touched. Perhaps this was the World Tree's true form, but unfortunately, there was no going back.
"Senior, I will not let your sacrifice be in vain!"
Yun Fan said firmly.
The World Tree was seeking death, and he could not stop it. Therefore, at this moment, what Yun Fan had to do was to fulfill the World Tree's last wish.
The World Tree said, "I believe in you! The demon seed cannot be allowed to run rampant. I will open a teleportation gate for you, leave quickly, I cannot hold them for long!"
At this moment, he used all his strength to open a passage for Yun Fan.
"Leave quickly!"
Urged by the World Tree, Yun Fan jumped into the passage and was quickly teleported away.
"Senior, take care!"
Perhaps, this was all Yun Fan could say.
After Yun Fan left, the passage closed.
At this moment, the dark World Tree and the demon seed arrived.
Upon seeing this wisp of remnant consciousness, the dark World Tree was moved, for this remnant consciousness was his past self.
Seeing his past self again, his heart was filled with myriad emotions.
However, these thoughts were fleeting, for he had chosen a completely opposite path and had no regrets.
"Where did you send that kid?"
The demon seed questioned directly.
The World Tree said, "He has gone to a place you cannot find. Perhaps after countless ages, he will return, and that will be your demise!"
"Ridiculous!"
The dark World Tree said, "If I die, does that not mean you die? You are truly foolish!"
"When I am already terminally ill, death is the only release!"
The World Tree's remnant consciousness smiled faintly.
"This is rebirth, not terminal illness!"
The demon seed said, "It's a pity that you old fool are still clinging to life, trying to resist us. You are truly pathetic!"
"The main culprit is you!"
The World Tree's remnant consciousness unleashed its final strength and lunged at the demon seed.
However, under the pincer attack of the demon seed and the dark World Tree, his actions were futile. After only a few exchanges, he was instantly killed.
...
Yun Fan passed through the teleportation array and arrived in a very ancient and turbid world. He knew that this world was too ancient.
It was vast and boundless, but due to its age, the world itself was on the verge of collapse, tottering precariously.
This was terrifying. One should know that even if a world went through countless eons and ages, it would not be affected in the slightest.
Unexpectedly, this world was on the verge of collapse. Everything here was even older than the World Tree.
As for how far this place was from the Demon Realm and the Eight Directions Dao Provinces, he did not know.
His sole purpose in coming here was to find the Fusang Divine Tree and replace the World Tree.
At this moment, Yun Fan walked through this tottering world.
By his estimation, this ancient world would likely collapse in another two or three eons.
But that was a matter for the distant future, and it was too early to say now.
With Yun Fan's arrival, this place seemed to be no longer at peace.
In this world where the rules were on the verge of collapse, there were still many living beings, but these beings were generally not strong.
Of course, it was not that the beings here were not strong, but rather that he had reached a level that transcended the ceiling.
There were not many powerful beings at this level.
The World Tree was one, the demon seed was another, and with him, there were only three.
Perhaps he was still a bit weaker than the previous two, but he was still at this level.
With Yun Fan's arrival, the once peaceful world became restless.
Because Yun Fan was an outsider, as soon as he arrived, two people came.
These two were not weak, they were world-destroying level powerhouses.
Upon seeing Yun Fan, they showed expressions of confusion.
"Outsider, why are you here in my Fusang Divine Realm?"
One of them asked Yun Fan.
"You know I'm an outsider?"
Yun Fan asked, confused.
"Of course, because you don't have the aura of our Fusang Divine Race. All beings in our Fusang Divine Realm carry the aura of the Fusang Divine Race!"
They judged based on this, concluding that Yun Fan was not from this land but an outsider.
Yun Fan nodded, as there was nothing to hide about this.
Therefore, Yun Fan said, "That's right, I am indeed an outsider, but I have no ill intentions!"
"No ill intentions, then what is your purpose?"
They pressed Yun Fan again.
Clearly, they would not rest until they knew the truth, and Yun Fan had already planned for this.
Yun Fan said, "I want to see the Fusang Divine Tree!"
At these words, the two were moved.
"Do you have the qualification to see our ancestor?"
Clearly, without knowing how strong Yun Fan was, they were not optimistic about him.
Not everyone could see their ancestor.
Yun Fan said, "Yes!"
It was a very confident answer, because his confidence stemmed from within.
The two clearly did not believe him. To verify if Yun Fan had the strength, they immediately attacked him.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they made a move, they were stopped by a stern shout.
"Wait!"
The two immediately stopped, for the one who arrived was their patriarch.
Upon seeing the Fusang Patriarch, Yun Fan was deeply moved, for the Fusang Patriarch was also a Battle Heaven realm powerhouse.
He was certainly no match for him, as his strength was evident.
But he was absolutely not inferior to the previously sacrificed Huo Hai Wu Bian and Tian Xia Wu Di. They were of the same caliber.
"Patriarch!"
The two quickly said, "This outsider has trespassed into our Fusang Divine Realm and claims to want to see the ancestor. We were about to send him away!"
The patriarch said, "It's fortunate you didn't attack. You are not his match, and neither am I!"
"What?"
The two were shocked. They never expected this seemingly ordinary young man, Yun Fan, to possess such great strength.
Indeed, one could not judge a book by its cover.
"Retire! Leave this to me!"
The Fusang Patriarch said.
"Yes!"
The two breathed a sigh of relief and quickly retreated.
"Friend, why do you wish to see our ancestor?"
The Fusang Patriarch asked Yun Fan.
Yun Fan said, "As for the reason, I cannot tell you, but I can assure you that I have no ill intentions!"
"I believe you!"
He said to Yun Fan, "With your strength, if you had ill intentions, no one could stop you!"
"You flatter me, senior!"
Yun Fan said, "I am merely a junior!"
"It is precisely because you are a junior that you are so remarkable. Your lifespan is less than an eon, and I cannot imagine you becoming so strong in less than an eon. You are the most potential-filled person I have ever seen!"
He had lived for countless eons to reach his current position and had never seen a Battle Heaven realm expert emerge in less than an eon.
Moreover, Yun Fan seemed to have taken the final step in the Battle Heaven realm. Such boundless potential was truly astonishing.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "Senior, could you do me a favor?"
"It's not that I won't let you see the ancestor, but the ancestor has a problem!"
He said to Yun Fan with difficulty.
"A problem?"
Yun Fan was moved internally. He never expected the Fusang Divine Tree to have a problem too. Had it also been infected by the demon seed?
Where did this demon seed come from? Why was it so powerful?
"That's right!"
He said, "Several eons ago, we could still sense the ancestor's aura, but now we cannot. We want to save the ancestor, but we are powerless. We could have sought help from the outside world, but for some reason, the ancestor sealed the Fusang Divine Realm. Your ability to come here is beyond my expectations!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan realized the seriousness of the situation.
Therefore, he said, "Perhaps I can help you, but it's only perhaps. I cannot guarantee the specifics!"
This was Yun Fan's attitude. He never took on any situation he was unsure of by himself.
"Mm!"
The Fusang Patriarch said to Yun Fan, "The situation is special. It would be best if you could help, but unfortunately, the ancestor does not see us, and may not see you either!"
"How do we know if we don't try?"
Yun Fan began to utter his catchphrase.
"Please!"
He said to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan nodded. He had a good impression of the Fusang Patriarch, as the latter treated him as an honored guest, which made him feel somewhat overwhelmed.
At this moment, the Fusang Patriarch said to Yun Fan, "It has been many eons since an outsider has come here. Outsiders cannot find this place. This place was created by the ancestor, but because the ancestor has a problem, the world's rules are collapsing, and we don't know how long it will last!"
He told Yun Fan about the situation in the Fusang Divine Realm.
"Senior, have you never considered leaving?"
Yun Fan asked curiously.
"This was created by the ancestor. Where else could we go? Our honor and glory were given by the ancestor. If the ancestor truly cannot hold on, we will live and die with the ancestor!"
This was the patriarch's attitude.
Yun Fan was moved to tears upon hearing this.
Just as they were heading towards the Fusang Divine Clan, the world suddenly began to collapse, as the last remaining rules were shattering.
"Not good!"
The Fusang Patriarch's face changed instantly, as if the doom of the Fusang Divine Clan was imminent.
He tried his best to repair the rules, but these rules were too severely broken. For him to repair them was undoubtedly a pipe dream.
As for those below the Battle Heaven realm, it was utterly impossible to repair such a vast world and its rules.
At this moment, Yun Fan made his move. He circulated his Battle Heaven power and began to reconnect the broken rules.
What was even more astonishing was that these rules did not break again, as the resilience of Battle Heaven power was terrifying.
This was also the reason for Yun Fan's confidence.
Seeing that the world did not collapse and had once again become precariously balanced, he gratefully said to Yun Fan, "Thank you, fellow daoist, for your help. You have prolonged the life of my Fusang Divine Realm!"
"You are too kind, senior. It was merely a matter of lifting a finger!"
For Yun Fan, he lost nothing and gained a favor, so why not?
"Please!"
He said excitedly to Yun Fan.
Perhaps Yun Fan could indeed help, as the methods he displayed were beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Therefore, he was now eager for Yun Fan to meet the ancestor as soon as possible.
At this moment, Yun Fan followed him to the depths of the Fusang Divine Realm.
It could only be said that the Fusang Divine Realm was enormous, at least as large as two heavens and myriad realms of the Eight Directions Dao Provinces.
At this moment, Yun Fan saw the true form of the Fusang Divine Tree and was once again amazed by its grandeur.
It was so majestic and magnificent, no less than the World Tree. However, he could feel that the Fusang Divine Tree was withering.
This was a significant warning. Indeed, the Fusang Divine Tree had a problem.
"This is the ancestor's true form!"
He said to Yun Fan, "Because I brought you here, the ancestor has not attacked. However, you do not possess Fusang divine power. Whether the ancestor will attack you is hard to say!"
"It's fine!"
Yun Fan said, "I will bear this risk myself!"
In his opinion, the Fusang Divine Tree would not attack him, as it was struggling to save itself.
At this moment, Yun Fan stepped forward and stood beneath the true form of the Fusang Divine Tree.
"Fellow daoist, the rest is up to you! I cannot linger here any longer!"
He said to Yun Fan.
"Mm! Go ahead!"
Yun Fan nodded and then approached the Fusang Divine Tree alone.
The Fusang Divine Tree, which should have been lush and verdant, spanning countless Dao Provinces, was now withered and yellow.
"Senior, you didn't attack me, so does that mean I have the qualification to see you?"
Yun Fan said directly.
If the Fusang Divine Tree did not wish to see him, it would have attacked long ago. Even if it didn't kill him, it would have warned him.
But he was so close to its true form, and it had still not attacked, proving that there was still room for negotiation.
At this moment, a hoarse voice echoed.
"Your methods are indeed impressive, but that is not why I do not reject you. Why do you carry the aura of my old friend?"
The old friend he spoke of was undoubtedly the World Tree. This could be guessed with closed eyes.
Yun Fan said, "Because it was he who sent me to find you!"
"Why did he send you to find me?"
Yun Fan said directly, "Because he wants you to replace him!"
"Did something happen to him?"
The Fusang Divine Tree was visibly moved. Although Yun Fan could not see its expression, he could imagine that the Fusang Divine Tree was extremely shocked.
Yun Fan said, "Something has indeed happened. An ancient demon seed descended upon him, and he became completely dark and degenerate. Only a wisp of consciousness sent me here. It's a pity that that wisp of consciousness was also killed by the dark him and the demon seed!"
Upon hearing this, the Fusang Divine Tree said, "I did not expect him to end up like this. It seems he left before me after all!"
The World Tree and the Fusang Divine Tree were the most ancient beings. Yun Fan could feel that the current Fusang Divine Tree was sad.
At this moment, he said to Yun Fan, "I must help my old friend, but unfortunately, you have come at the wrong time!"
"What's wrong?"
Yun Fan asked, confused.
He said to Yun Fan, "Because I have also been infected. I don't even have the strength to maintain the rules of the Fusang Divine Realm, let alone help you!"
His situation was definitely more serious than Yun Fan had imagined.
Yun Fan asked, "Senior, what exactly have you been infected with?"
"I don't know. I only know that one day, a beam of light descended from the sky and landed upon me, then entered my body. Since then, I have had problems, and my body has become increasingly withered day by day. I tried to seal the beam of light, but the seal did not change the outcome. It only slowed down my withering speed!"
He said, "At most three eons from now, I will completely wither and follow the path of my old friend!"
As Yun Fan had guessed, it was indeed the case.
Yun Fan said, "Senior, could you take me to see that beam of light? I want to see the source of this disaster!"
This was what angered Yun Fan. The World Tree, apart from that wisp of consciousness, had chosen to cooperate with the demon seed.
The Fusang Divine Tree had not compromised and had directly sealed the beam of light. Perhaps even if it had wanted to compromise, it would not have had the chance.
At this moment, the Fusang Divine Tree said to Yun Fan, "Young friend, this beam of light is terrifying. It is best not to see it, lest you also end up like me!"
This was his advice to Yun Fan.
But Yun Fan was not afraid.
Yun Fan said, "Whether it is fortune or misfortune, it cannot be avoided. It is normal to see it!"
He was now certain that the beam of light was not the demon seed, because he could not sense the demon seed's aura here.
Of course, although it was not the demon seed, it might be even more terrifying than the demon seed, which was what Yun Fan was worried about.
"Very well!"
The Fusang Divine Tree said to Yun Fan, "Be extremely careful, otherwise, you will also become like me, with your life force constantly being drained!"
"Mm!"
Yun Fan nodded. He would not be careless.
With the Fusang Divine Tree's teleportation, Yun Fan had arrived inside the Fusang Divine Tree.
He found that the inside of the Fusang Divine Tree was nearing decay. If the crisis were not resolved, the Fusang Divine Tree would surely die.
At this moment, Yun Fan saw the beam of light sealed by the Fusang Divine Tree from a distance. Within the beam of light, there seemed to be a shell.
The power emanating from the shell was constantly draining the Fusang Divine Tree's life force.
At this moment, the Fusang Divine Tree appeared beside Yun Fan.
He was a benevolent old man, but his spirit was not good at all. Clearly, he had been tormented enough.
He said to Yun Fan, "This is the source of the disaster!"
"Senior, have you tried to destroy it?"
Yun Fan asked curiously.
The Fusang Divine Tree said, "I have tried various methods, but all have ended in failure. It has taken root in my body and cannot be destroyed at all! Its power seems to transcend all rules, and I cannot destroy it!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan said, "I want to try!"
"Young friend, it's best not to try. What if you are also contaminated?"
He said to Yun Fan with great concern.
In fact, when faced with such an absolutely challenging power, Yun Fan wanted to see whose power was stronger.
Was it his Battle Heaven power or this destructive power?
"It's fine!"
Yun Fan said, "No matter what happens, I will bear all the consequences!"
"Good!"
He said to Yun Fan, "Then I will not interfere with you!"
Finally, the Fusang Divine Tree disappeared from the spot, giving Yun Fan sufficient quiet space.
At this moment, Yun Fan moved closer step by step. The beam of light emitted a strong glow, as if warning Yun Fan, for the other party seemed to sense Yun Fan's uniqueness.
Therefore, at this moment, it did not completely fall out with Yun Fan, but rather warned him to leave and not disturb its affairs.
However, Yun Fan not only did not retreat but boldly advanced.
Finally, the beam of light began to stir and shone directly on Yun Fan. Instantly, a destructive force continuously oppressed Yun Fan.
"Hiss!"
Yun Fan gasped, for at this moment, he discovered that this destructive force was constantly absorbing his life force within his body. The other party's greed exceeded his expectations, and Yun Fan's condition immediately worsened, making him listless.
Fortunately, the Battle Heaven power reacted promptly and began to resist, forming a standoff within his body.
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Yun Fan let out a muffled groan, in extreme pain, as this was the result of the clash between two forces.
Yun Fan did nothing, as he knew that this kind of struggle was not something he could participate in; it was a competition between Battle Heaven power and destructive power.
If Battle Heaven power won, he had bet correctly. Conversely, if he lost, he would not only lose the bet but also his life.
Even if he didn't die immediately, he would gradually wither like the Fusang Divine Tree. In any case, the price was extremely high. Once he failed, it meant that his death was only a matter of time. It could only be said that this was a gamble with a very high price.
Fortunately, Yun Fan had the courage to face the consequences.
He allowed the two forces to fight within his body.
It was unclear how long the battle lasted, and Yun Fan endured immense pain. Finally, Battle Heaven power emerged victorious.
Shattering the destructive power, Yun Fan recovered as before. Although the pain was excruciating, as long as he endured it, he would be the winner. In this competition, he had won.
Then he looked at the beam of light, his eyes filled with infinite fighting spirit and a hint of provocation, because for Yun Fan, he had already passed the most difficult moment.
"It seems you are not as terrifying as you are made out to be!"