"It's you!"
Zhu Wanjian and Huoshui, who rushed to support Yun Fan, both showed shocked expressions, because this person was none other than Tian Mu, the Vice Zen Master, who was believed to be dead years ago.
Tian Mu smiled and said, "My dear colleagues, long time no see!"
"Weren't you already dead?"
Qing Ming asked in confusion. She had met Tian Mu once, but by then, Tian Mu had already been killed by the Zen Master.
She never expected him to miraculously appear here now.
Tian Mu said, "It's a long story. Back then, I was secretly planning to stop this scoundrel. I didn't expect him to discover it, get killed by him, and then fake my death to survive!"
"For years, I've been cultivating in a small world, waiting for the day I could defeat him and save all beings. I didn't expect to be defeated by a junior like you. Congratulations!"
With that, he cast a grateful look at Yun Fan.
Yun Fan was extremely wary of the suddenly appearing Vice Zen Master, as he realized this Tian Mu was not simple; he had also broken through to the Emperor Realm.
However, his realm was incomplete, and he was definitely no match for the Zen Master. He was probably comparable to himself without any cheats.
Considering what the Zen Master had said earlier, Yun Fan had no good feelings towards this Tian Mu.
Tian Mu said, "Now that the biggest culprit is dead, all beings can finally be at peace! Of course, you, my friend, deserve the greatest credit!"
Yun Fan nodded slightly, not wanting to fall out with him. After all, in his current state, with all his injuries, he might not be able to kill the other party if they really fought.
This was something he couldn't be sure of, and he hadn't fully investigated the situation yet, so he decided to bide his time.
"Where is Yue Chan?"
Yun Fan asked.
Yue Chan had brought him here earlier, and now Yue Chan was nowhere to be seen.
Tian Mu said, "Her Dao Heart has been destroyed. I've arranged for her to go into seclusion. I killed the Zen Master precisely to reclaim Yue Chan's Dao Heart!"
"I see!"
Yun Fan nodded. Then Tian Mu said, "My dear colleagues, although the Feng Chan Land is almost destroyed, I still hope you will join me in rebuilding a pure Feng Chan Land!"
Qing Ming immediately refused, "No need. The secular world is also quite good. My Supreme Dao Sect withdraws from the Feng Chan Land!"
Zhu Wanjian and Huoshui neither agreed nor refused, likely still observing the situation.
"That's fine too. I will be here in the Feng Chan Land, and I will not let the Feng Chan Land repeat the Zen Master's mistakes!"
Tian Mu vowed.
"Farewell!"
As everyone was about to leave, Tian Mu requested Yun Fan, "Junior, it might require your help to rebuild Yue Chan's Dao Heart. Can you help me this once?"
Yun Fan nodded, "I can, but my strength hasn't fully recovered yet. It might take another two days!"
"No matter. I have a healing elixir here. Take it, and you'll recover faster!"
With that, he handed a pill to Yun Fan.
But Yun Fan did not take the pill. He dared not casually accept anything from someone like this, even if it was harmless.
"No need!"
Yun Fan turned and left. Anyone could see that he had no good feelings towards Tian Mu.
But Tian Mu said, "Everyone, don't worry. Perhaps he still has some lingering wariness towards our faction."
Everyone nodded. Zhu Wanjian and Huoshui did not voice their opinions, as Tian Mu had held a high position in their hearts in the past.
...
"What are your thoughts on Tian Mu?"
Yun Fan asked Qing Ming, as Qing Xuan was in seclusion to resolve his love tribulation, so Qing Ming was the one sent to support Yun Fan this time.
Qing Ming said, "Full of doubts!"
"A person who should be dead suddenly appears. Isn't that too coincidental?"
Qing Ming said directly, "Although he secretly persuaded the major factions back then to jointly oppose the Zen Master and bring peace to the world, I felt back then that all of it was too contrived!"
Yun Fan nodded, "I forgot to tell you, he broke through to the Emperor Realm!"
"What?"
Qing Ming's expression changed instantly. "Do you also think something is wrong with him?"
"Exactly. Since he broke through to the Emperor Realm, why didn't he help me earlier? He only showed up after I defeated the Zen Master!"
Yun Fan said, "Isn't his method too obvious? Isn't he afraid of my suspicion?"
This was what Yun Fan couldn't understand.
Qing Ming said, "It seems this person is indeed a big problem. What do you plan to do?"
"Observe the situation for now!"
Yun Fan said, "If he is truly a menace, then I will not hold back!"
"Mmm!"
Qing Ming said, "If this person is truly a menace, then his schemes are definitely more terrifying than the Zen Master's!"
This was their shared understanding.
Upon returning to the secular world, Yun Fan did not return to the Shennong World, because he had promised Tian Mu that he would help Yue Chan re-fuse her Dao Heart.
Of course, it wasn't out of his great loyalty, but because he wanted to use this opportunity to thoroughly investigate what kind of person this Tian Mu really was.
Fortunately, even though Tian Mu was in the Emperor Realm, his strength was not as terrifying as the Zen Master's. If they really fought, it wouldn't be a complete despair.
"Junior Brother, I have a way to help you quickly recover from your injuries!"
Linglong, who stayed in Jiangnan, told Yun Fan.
"Second Senior Sister, what good method do you have?"
Yun Fan asked expectantly. After all, his injuries had Emperor Realm marks on them. He could only recover in a general sense. If he truly wanted to return to his peak, it would likely take a long time.
If there was a better method, he would definitely adopt it, especially since this method was proposed by his Second Senior Sister.
He trusted his own family completely.
"Dao Union!"
Linglong's face flushed. She had found a Dao Union cultivation technique in the archives of the Supreme Dao Sect, which involved merging her Dao with Yun Fan's Dao.
This kind of Dao Union would benefit both of them.
Yun Fan understood immediately. His Second Senior Sister was preparing to take the final step with him, and he readily agreed.
"Second Senior Sister, when shall we start?"
Yun Fan asked expectantly.
"Junior Brother, anytime is fine!"
Linglong's face reddened. She seemed to have some reservations and asked Yun Fan, "Junior Brother, if one day you meet the Eldest Senior Sister, will you abandon us?"
She had already learned that the Eldest Senior Sister was a Heavenly Empress!
Yun Fan smiled and said, "Second Senior Sister, you worry too much. I'm not that kind of person!"
"Besides, the Eldest Senior Sister is a Heavenly Empress. Do you really think she would fancy me?"
In Yun Fan's mind, he had never dared to hope for any emotional entanglement with the Eldest Senior Sister.
First of all, the Eldest Senior Sister's status alone was beyond his reach, not to mention her strength. Decades ago, she had the power to kill the Zen Master.
Now, he didn't know how strong she had become.
For a powerful being like the Eldest Senior Sister, she had likely long since cast aside all emotional attachments. Yun Fan didn't believe he possessed the charm to make the Eldest Senior Sister like him.
Moreover, if he really thought about it, the Eldest Senior Sister didn't have much connection with Ghost Valley. It was merely that she was injured and saved by their master, and then their master shamelessly insisted on being her master.
At this moment, Linglong said, "Junior Brother, I've discovered that no matter what, women can't escape your damn charm!"
"I have charm?"
Yun Fan began to doubt himself. He certainly didn't think his charm was that great.
The main reason his Second Senior Sister liked him was from their childhood when he accidentally saved her.
Therefore, this feeling took root and blossomed in his Second Senior Sister's heart.
As for Qing Ming and Qing Xuan, it was a complicated story. They had fallen into love tribulations because of him.
These women liked him not for no reason, but for specific reasons. This wasn't about charm.
"Second Senior Sister, don't overthink it. I like you all!"
Yun Fan comforted her.
"That's more like it!"
At this moment, Linglong said, "Junior Brother, I've already made peace with our two masters!"
Of course, it wasn't just her; Wang You also made peace with them in the Shennong World while Yun Fan was on his expedition.
"That's good. A family should be harmonious!"
Yun Fan said smugly, only to be pinched by Linglong.
"How dare you say that!"
Linglong complained, "Before, they were the masters I respected the most, but now we are sisters!"
At first, they were a bit unaccustomed to it, but they gradually got used to it. Sisters were sisters, after all. It only made their relationship closer.
Yun Fan said awkwardly, "There were reasons for that! That was just an accident, and now I have to be responsible for them!"
"Hmph!"
Linglong snorted coldly, "Anyway, however you treated them, you have to treat me the same, no, I want double the love!"
"Are you sure?"
Yun Fan looked at his Second Senior Sister suspiciously. The last person who said this was Jiang Xueyan, and the outcome was that she had to be helped out of the room.
"I'm sure!"
"Good!"
With that, Yun Fan kissed her.
...
Two hours later, Linglong was in despair. She couldn't even handle single love, let alone double love.
This time, she truly admitted defeat.
She never expected Yun Fan's love to be so terrifying.
It was a battle where every move struck deep to the core, and it lasted for two hours. She didn't even have a chance to regret it. In the end, even her weapon to fight Yun Fan was almost broken.
Now, she desperately wanted to rest for three days and three nights, but the Dao Union cultivation had begun. At this moment, no matter how tired she was, she had to comprehend the cultivation technique.
Of course, Yun Fan also felt the benefits of Dao Union at this moment. Under its effect, his injuries began to recover rapidly.
Even the Emperor Realm marks were eliminated from his body. What would have taken over a month of seclusion had now been accomplished in two hours.
This was efficiency.
Just as he was preparing to meditate for a day and a night, Linglong said, "Junior Brother, there are parts of the cultivation technique that I haven't comprehended yet. I need inspiration!"
"Second Senior Sister, why don't you look for inspiration another day?"
Yun Fan asked with concern.
But Linglong said, "No, if I can gain these insights at once, my strength will advance further!"
"Alright!"
Yun Fan nodded.
And so, they spent a full three days comprehending the Dao Union cultivation technique and seeking inspiration.
Three days later, Yun Fan's injuries had completely recovered.
As for Linglong, on her last attempt to find inspiration, she almost fainted. Fortunately, she persevered in the end.
He firmly believed that if his Second Senior Sister could succeed in this comprehension, she would achieve great success in her divine art.
However, with his Second Senior Sister's talent, he didn't need to worry; success in comprehension was only a matter of time.
At this moment, Yun Fan was preparing to leave seclusion.
Then, Linglong, lying beside him, asked with a blush, "Junior Brother, how does my technique compare to my good sister Qing Xuan's?"
"Your technique is much better than hers!"
Yun Fan praised her without reservation.
In fact, it was true. It wasn't because Linglong was talented; in fact, Linglong wasn't particularly talented, but she knew how to turn passive into active.
Qing Xuan was different; she was passive throughout. Therefore, in this regard, Linglong was not only stronger than Qing Xuan but also stronger than most women.
Yun Fan said, "Second Senior Sister, I'm going to the Feng Chan Land!"
"Junior Brother, will it be dangerous?"
Linglong asked worriedly.
She knew that Yun Fan's trip was not just for the sake of that woman Yue Chan, but had a greater purpose.
Yun Fan said, "With my current strength, I can retreat safely even if there's danger!"
Linglong nodded upon hearing this, as Yun Fan's current strength was very high. Although he wasn't an Emperor Realm expert, he could fight against one.
Now that the strongest Zen Master was dead, Yun Fan should be an invincible existence.
"Be careful. When you return, I'll give you a reward!"
She said shyly to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan's interest was immediately piqued. "Second Senior Sister, tell me, what reward?"
"My master and I... Qing Xuan sister will join forces to fight you!"
She told Yun Fan. She herself didn't know why she would say something like this. She was a fairy, wasn't she? When did she become so indecent?
But she continued, "I'm no match for you alone, so I want to include Qing Xuan sister as well. If we join forces, we will definitely be able to defeat you!"
Yun Fan didn't say anything about this. He just wanted to say that even if the two of them joined forces, it would be a piece of cake, just like Yang Xueyan and Zhao Fanghua, who were easily defeated by him when they teamed up.
However, he was very interested in Qing Xuan and Linglong joining forces, so he said, "I think I can go to the Feng Chan Land a bit later! I hope all four of you from your Supreme Dao Sect will fight me together!"
"Okay! It's settled, but it will be after you return!"
Linglong suddenly had a wild idea. She planned to find the other three to discuss it after she came out of seclusion and give Yun Fan a little lesson, so that he wouldn't be so arrogant.
...
In the Feng Chan Land, Yue Chan had awakened. When she learned that the Tian Mu before her was her father, she was overwhelmed with emotion.
Tian Mu said to Yue Chan, "Daughter, when Yun Fan arrives, we will join forces to help you re-fuse your Dao Heart. You'll be fine!"
For some reason, Yue Chan felt that Tian Mu had no paternal affection for her, his supposed daughter.
However, as long as she could survive, it was fine. After all, Yun Fan's demonic power was about to disappear, and once it did, it would mean the end of her life.
"Father, I will follow your arrangements!"
Yue Chan nodded.
"Mmm!"
Tian Mu said, "Daughter, do you like Yun Fan?"
"That's not true!"
Yue Chan immediately said, "I don't have any feelings for him!"
She spoke her true feelings. Although her Dao required a Dao companion, before Yun Fan, she looked down on all men.
After Yun Fan, she had no Dao Heart, so she hadn't thought about these things, let alone liking someone.
However, at this moment, Tian Mu said, "Your father hopes you will grant me one request: to be with him!"
"Why?"
Yue Chan asked in confusion.
Tian Mu said, "Don't ask so many questions. Just become his Dao companion, that's all."
"I'm sorry, Father, I cannot agree to this!"
Yue Chan flatly refused.
But Tian Mu said, "I'm afraid you have no choice!"
The next moment, a bug the size of a mosquito flew into Yue Chan's head.
Thus, Yue Chan, who hadn't even reacted, fell under his spell, feeling groggy and sleepy.
At this moment, Tian Mu's voice sounded in her ear, "Your mission is to capture Yun Fan and make him your Dao companion! No matter what method you use, I only care about the result."
"I understand!"