At this moment, the God of Slaughter, having absorbed the life force of the two, prepared to pursue Yun Fan.
After all, in his eyes, the demonic energy on Yun Fan was the most alluring.
His power was already immense, just one step away from the Mahayana stage, the realm achieved by the great emperors of all generations.
What he lacked now was the demonic energy from Yun Fan. Once he perfected this demonic energy within himself, breaking through to the Emperor realm would be a certainty.
However, at this very moment, a voice rang out.
"Stop, God of Slaughter!"
Following this, a figure descended from the heavens, arriving before the God of Slaughter.
Compared to Jin Chan and Yin Chan, this individual was significantly superior in both age and strength. His power was also at the Mahayana stage.
Yet, compared to the God of Slaughter, he was still leagues behind.
He was Tian Chan, ranked second in strength among the Seven Sealers.
Tian Chan had long been renowned, and his strength ranked among the top in the entire Sealing Land.
Upon sensing the arrival of the God of Slaughter, he had rushed over.
"You intend to stop me?"
The God of Slaughter asked coldly.
Tian Chan spoke, "Congratulations on your awakening, God of Slaughter. We in the Sealing Land do not interfere with your actions outside, but you are forbidden to enter the Sealing Land!"
"Are you qualified to interfere?"
The God of Slaughter said coldly, "Step aside. Today, I, the God of Slaughter, must enter. Anyone who obstructs me will be killed!"
With that, he held his God of Slaughter Sword horizontally before him.
Any ordinary person would have been terrified into submission by this sight, for this was the God of Slaughter! How many had dared to oppose him throughout history?
Even Emperor Qin of that era could not control this being, such was the God of Slaughter's might.
However, Tian Chan remained unfazed. He spoke again, "God of Slaughter, please do not cross this line, or both of us will be in a difficult position!"
He did not know why the God of Slaughter was suddenly intruding into the Sealing Land, but he had to stop him.
The God of Slaughter let out a dismissive laugh, "It seems today my sword will claim another soul!"
He showed Tian Chan no respect whatsoever.
"Bai Qi, even Emperor Qin of old could not act so presumptuously in my Sealing Land. Are you not afraid of the consequences?"
Tian Chan roared in anger.
"Hahahaha!"
The God of Slaughter laughed wildly, "Emperor Qin was Emperor Qin, and I am myself. What they dared not do, I dare! You arrogant fool, how dare you block me!"
In an instant, the God of Slaughter attacked, a powerful force surging forth.
"Bang!"
Tian Chan was sent flying back. Before he could recover, the God of Slaughter attacked again.
This time, he directly unleashed the God of Slaughter Sword.
Tian Chan hastily evaded. The God of Slaughter Sword was imbued with too much killing intent; even he could not withstand it.
At this, he reprimanded the God of Slaughter, "Bai Qi, since you are so persistent, I will no longer hold back!"
"Hmph!"
The God of Slaughter snorted, "No matter what, you are going to die. Why bother holding back!"
"Such arrogance!"
Tian Chan was enraged. He produced his trump card, and instantly, an imperial aura swept through.
This imperial aura was so sharp that even the God of Slaughter felt a sense of danger.
The next moment, an imperial seal was held in Tian Chan's hand.
"Imperial artifact!"
The God of Slaughter recognized the origin of the imperial seal at a glance.
This was the Imperial Seal that had passed through countless emperors, eventually falling into the hands of Emperor Qin. Under Emperor Qin's peerless divine might throughout his life, the seal was revered by subsequent emperors as the cornerstone of the nation; whoever possessed the seal would rule the world.
It was unexpected that the Sealing Land had obtained it. Although there were no emperors in this era, and the seal had lost its former fame, this did not diminish its power in the slightest.
"Bai Qi, are you still not retreating?"
Tian Chan threatened. With the imperial seal in hand, he no longer feared the God of Slaughter, for the seal could unleash the power of an Emperor realm.
Another person would have long since retreated, for this was an Imperial artifact! Once it unleashed its might, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Bai Qi, however, scoffed, "Let alone a mere imperial seal, even if Emperor Qin were alive, I would not fear him!"
"You are too arrogant!"
Tian Chan was furious. "Do not think that just because the world calls you the God of Slaughter, you are invincible. Today, I shall let you taste the might of an Imperial artifact!"
"Come then!"
The God of Slaughter did not evade. Instead, he met the Imperial artifact head-on with his own body.
Instantly, the Imperial artifact erupted with dazzling light, and Emperor Qin's might reappeared. Although it was a brief and weakened force, its power was still not to be underestimated.
Seeing this, Bai Qi felt a surge of fear. He seemed to sense the oppressive aura of that millennia-old emperor.
At this moment, he even harbored thoughts of retreat.
But then he recalled that he had once died at the hands of Emperor Qin. If not for the demonic energy, he would have long since vanished into thin air. Su Dan Novel Network
He harbored an irreconcilable hatred for Emperor Qin. Therefore, at this moment, he decided to overcome his fear. If he feared even an Imperial artifact, what would happen if Emperor Qin reappeared? Would he not be doomed to repeat his old path?
Thus, at this moment, he let out a great roar, "Emperor Qin, I fear you not! I will definitely defeat you!"
In an instant, he unleashed his full power, colliding with the energy emanating from the imperial seal.
However, it was merely a single clash of power, and the God of Slaughter's divine form nearly cracked. He was immediately sent flying backward.
The disparity was too great. Although he was the God of Slaughter, he was facing Emperor Qin! Even if it wasn't the true Emperor Qin, it was still far beyond his ability to contend with.
"Hmph! Today's humiliation, I, the God of Slaughter, will repay a hundredfold!"
With that, the God of Slaughter calmly departed. But anyone could see that he had sustained severe injuries. If he did not go into seclusion to recover, he would likely be crippled.
Seeing the God of Slaughter leave, Tian Chan breathed a sigh of relief. Although the God of Slaughter was injured, he himself was not faring much better.
Had it not been for the imperial seal helping him to block most of the killing intent, he would likely have met his end on the spot.
"Puff!"
Tian Chan spat out a mouthful of blood, gnashing his teeth in hatred towards Bai Qi.
At this moment, reinforcements arrived.
"My Lord, should we pursue?"
Tian Chan's subordinate asked.
Tian Chan glared at him, "You pursue?"
At these words, his subordinates quickly retreated. What a joke! That was the God of Slaughter Bai Qi!
If they went, they would surely die. A single puff of his breath would be enough to kill them.
Tian Chan then said, "This old wretch Bai Qi would not have come to my Sealing Land to wreak havoc without reason. Someone must have led him here!"
"Go and investigate! Find out their whereabouts!"
"Yes!"
Then, several of his subordinates hurried to investigate.
As Tian Chan was preparing to return, he received news from an emissary of the Sealing Land.
It stated that Yin Chan, who had revived to kill Yun Fan, had been kept in the mortal realm by Yun Fan, and Jin Chan, who had gone for revenge, had also not returned.
They suspected that Yun Fan's strength had reached unfathomable heights and ordered Tian Chan to kill Yun Fan.
However, Tian Chan did not choose to go. He was afraid of Bai Qi. Even with the imperial seal in hand, what if Bai Qi launched a sneak attack?
He would be finished then, wouldn't he?
Therefore, at this moment, he had no intention of going. Of course, there was another reason: he suspected that Yun Fan might have lured the God of Slaughter here.
If it was indeed Yun Fan, then he wouldn't have to go to the desolate lands. Yun Fan might be in the Sealing Land right now.
Furthermore, the Grand Supreme Daoist Sect, a sect they had long been watching, was the most suspicious, followed closely by the Fire God Palace.
Therefore, he decided to start with these two forces. Perhaps, he might find the answer he was looking for.
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Grand Supreme Daoist Sect.
Qing Ming and Qing Xuan, who were undergoing their tribulation of emotions, were disturbed by the great battle and emerged from their seclusion to investigate.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they flew out of the sect, they saw Yun Fan lying unconscious.
Yun Fan had reached the limit of his body's endurance. He had come to the Grand Supreme Daoist Sect to seek refuge,
but had collapsed outside the sect.
"Yun Fan!"
Qing Xuan was about to rush forward to help Yun Fan up, but what happened next blinded her.
Qing Ming was a step ahead and embraced Yun Fan, her face filled with worry.
She showed no restraint whatsoever.
"Yun Fan, don't scare me!"
Qing Ming said, her voice trembling. However, upon checking and seeing that Yun Fan had merely fainted, she breathed a sigh of relief.
But then, she saw Qing Xuan looking at her with disbelief.
Qing Ming immediately realized she had lost her composure and quickly assumed an indifferent demeanor. However, to Qing Xuan, it seemed rather forced.
If Qing Ming were an actress in the mortal world, she would undoubtedly be the worst supporting actress, a mere vase.
"What are you looking at? Hurry and come help!"
Qing Ming said coldly. She showed no mercy to her junior sister.
"Senior Sister, your behavior just now... was a little strange!"
Qing Xuan said, her face full of confusion. She felt something was not right but couldn't pinpoint what it was.
Qing Ming was startled and quickly covered up, "What's strange about it? I just don't want to see him die here in our Grand Supreme Daoist Sect!"
"If he dies here, what about Linglong?"
Qing Xuan felt that this made sense, but was her senior sister's behavior perhaps a bit too caring?
To dispel her doubts, Qing Ming immediately reprimanded, "Hurry and carry him to the forbidden grounds to heal!"
"Okay!"
Qing Xuan did not delay at all and quickly carried Yun Fan to the forbidden grounds, which was where they had secluded themselves for healing.
At this moment, Yun Fan had not yet woken up.
Qing Ming said, "I don't know what's gotten into him. He always gets injured. He doesn't take care of himself!"
"It can't be helped. His mission is too important!"
Qing Xuan said with concern.
Similarly, her expression did not escape Qing Ming's sharp gaze.
"Junior Sister, why do you care so much about him?"
Qing Ming asked coldly.
Qing Xuan broke out in a cold sweat. She hadn't expected that even though she was deliberately suppressing herself, her senior sister had still noticed.
So, she quickly said, "Isn't it all for Linglong's sake!"
At this moment, she was praying inwardly, hoping her senior sister wouldn't discover her secret. Otherwise, if it got out that she was snatching her disciple's man, how could she face Linglong?
Indeed, this damned karma. At this moment, she wished she could strangle Yun Fan to death. It was all his fault for giving her emotional tribulations.
Now, with Yun Fan's arrival, she felt as though she could barely suppress them.
However, she did not know that Qing Ming was also unable to suppress them. Qing Ming was also merely pretending at this moment.
"I will heal him. You go out first!"
Qing Ming said, "Do not tell Linglong about this for now, lest she worry too much and delay her recovery!"
"Mm!"
Qing Xuan had wanted to say that she could also heal Yun Fan and perhaps find an opportunity to resolve her emotional tribulation from him.
But if she said that now, there was no doubt that her senior sister would discover it, and what would become of her reputation?
After Qing Xuan left, Qing Ming stared at the unconscious Yun Fan and gritted her teeth. This brat was causing all sorts of trouble.
She had initially thought that her will was firm and resolving her emotional tribulation would be easy. But she had underestimated herself.
Although her will was several times stronger than Qing Xuan's, when the emotional tribulation erupted, it was several times more severe than Qing Xuan's.
Until now, she had only been barely holding on. With Yun Fan's arrival, she could no longer suppress it.
"My dearest, I wish I could devour your flesh and blood!"
Qing Ming lamented sorrowfully.
At this moment, a bold idea formed in her mind. Referencing the seniors of the Grand Supreme Daoist Sect who had overcome their tribulations, killing Yun Fan would resolve it.
But firstly, she couldn't bear to do it, and secondly, if she killed Yun Fan, she would likely incur the wrath of everyone. Thus, this method was not viable.
Therefore, only one method remained: to yield her body to Yun Fan, thereby smoothly resolving the emotional tribulation.
Was this not the best opportunity?
However, just as Qing Ming was about to act, she hesitated at this moment.
"If I'm so casual, wouldn't that be letting him off too easily?"
Qing Ming was unwilling! She was the embodiment of coldness and authority, how could she be so casual?
After careful consideration, she still decided to deal with Yun Fan immediately.
Who would have thought that just as she was about to kiss him, she saw Wang You arrive.
"Master, what are you doing?"
Wang You asked Qing Ming, looking puzzled.
Qing Ming quickly pretended to be examining Yun Fan's injuries and said, "Disciple, your master is checking his injuries!"
"So that's how it is!"
Wang You thought she must have seen incorrectly and misunderstood her master.
At this moment, Qing Ming asked, "What are you doing here?"
"Nothing much, I just miss Master and came to see you!"
Wang You immediately changed the subject. As long as the topic wasn't related to Yun Fan, she was innocent.
"What's there to see about me? You can see me anytime, can't you?"
Qing Ming asked Wang You, "Disciple, are you preparing to cultivate Grand Supreme Forgetfulness recently?"
After all, this was the most powerful heart technique of the Grand Supreme Daoist Sect. If Wang You could sever her emotional ties and cultivate this technique, she would soon achieve results.
Given Wang You's talent, mastery was within reach.
However, at this moment, Wang You's heart leaped, and she stammered, "Mas... Master, please wait a moment!"
"Why wait?"
Qing Ming asked impatiently. Was this not the best time?
Seeing that she could no longer conceal it, Wang You quickly admitted, "Master, I'm sorry!"
With that, she knelt on the ground.
"What are you sorry for?"
Qing Ming was instantly bewildered. This disciple seemed to be hiding something from her.
"Disciple has not yet seen through the word 'emotion,' so it's not suitable to cultivate Grand Supreme Forgetfulness!"
Wang You admitted frankly.
She had initially thought that her actions had greatly disappointed her master and that her master would be very angry. Unexpectedly, her master appeared to be calm and composed.
Normally, she would have scolded Wang You, but Qing Ming herself had fallen into the same trap and had no right to scold Wang You.
"Isn't that simple? Tell me, who stole your purity? I assume that young man is the one you can't let go of?"
Qing Ming asked directly. At this moment, she had already made up her mind. Once Wang You told her, she would deal with the young man who was troubling Wang You.
This would allow Wang You to successfully inherit her legacy. Of course, if the two were truly in love, that would be another matter.
Then, Wang You might have to overcome her emotional tribulation herself.
She couldn't possibly break up a loving couple, could she?
However, Wang You did not speak. She was afraid that Qing Ming would kill Yun Fan in a fit of rage.
"Speak!"
Qing Ming said coldly, "If you don't speak, then our master-disciple relationship ends here!"
Finally, under Qing Ming's coercion, Wang You compromised. "What's the big deal if I say it? If Master really wants to kill Yun Fan, I will stand in front of Yun Fan and plead for him."
So, she gritted her teeth and finally said, "Master, he is right before your eyes!"
"You mean him?"
Qing Ming pointed at Yun Fan, her voice filled with disbelief.
"Mm-hmm!"
Wang You nodded shyly.
Little did she know that at this moment, thunder was already rolling in Qing Ming's mind.
"This is ruinous!"