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Chapter 777 - 688: The Blood-Red Journey

Chapter 777: Chapter 688: The Blood-Red Journey

As the first ray of sunlight pierced the horizon from east to west, Ye Fan slowly opened his eyes, ending a night of cultivation.

Clad in a white robe, Su Liuli sat cross-legged beside him with Gang Qi swirling around her, still immersed in meditation cultivation.

Seeing this, Ye Fan did not disturb her but instead slightly closed his eyes again, concentrating on comprehending the fourth level of "Qi Rushes to the Sky."

After saying goodbye to Su Liuli and Chu Xuanji, he did not immediately return to Yanjing to meet Su Yuxin and the others; instead, he accompanied Su Liuli on a trek through Mount Tian, enjoying the scenic views by day and cultivating at night.

In the past ten days, Ye Fan had not rushed to break through to the Gang Qi Introduction Realm but had carefully perceived the fourth level of "Qi Rushes to the Sky."

Since the initial completion of his Nine Heavens Profound Body and his breakthrough to the Half-step Gang Qi realm, his Martial Arts battle power had soared, already no weaker than the Flying Knife Assassination in terms of might.

In such a case, if he could comprehend the fourth level of "Qi Rushes to the Sky," his combat power would rise to yet another level.

After the sun rose above the mountain tops, Su Liuli opened her eyes, ending a night of meditation cultivation.

"Did you make any progress last night?"

Sensing that Su Liuli had finished her cultivation, Ye Fan reopened his eyes and asked with a smile.

"Yes, I feel like I’m about to break through to the Gang Qi Great Success Realm," Su Liuli replied softly. She had received the perfect legacy of Master Bodhi Wuyin, and she would hardly encounter any bottlenecks before reaching the peak of the Gang Qi realm, so her cultivation speed was extremely fast.

"Although you have received Master Bodhi Wuyin’s perfect legacy, the legacy is, after all, a legacy and not cultivation gained through your own hard work. Thus, you shouldn’t rush to break through realms. Instead, it is necessary to calm down and consolidate your realm. Otherwise, once you fully inherit the power, it will be harder than ascending to heaven to make further breakthroughs," Ye Fan reminded.

"Yes, that’s what I think too,"

Su Liuli nodded and added, "In the following period, I will suppress my realm and carefully perceive the Gang Qi Introduction Realm. At least, before the competition of the Hidden God List, I will not break through to the Gang Qi Great Success Realm."

As she spoke, Su Liuli slowly stood up. The morning light poured down, illuminating her enchanting face and outlining her graceful figure. With her sacred and elegant aura, she resembled a fairy from the Nine Heavens, so beautiful it made one’s heart tremble.

Seeing this scene, even Ye Fan, known for his strong will, couldn’t help but lose himself momentarily.

"The Tian Shan Sword Sect is just ahead. Let’s pay them a visit and, by the way, inquire about the outside world," Ye Fan suggested, pulling his gaze away after a brief loss of composure and looking towards the distant Tian Shan Sword Sect.

Initially, he had some disagreements with Xiao Selang from the Tian Shan Sword Sect and was dissatisfied with Sect Leader Cang Bo. However, when Chen Daozang ravaged the Hua Xia Cultivation World, Cang Bo led many cultivators in a retreat, changing Ye Fan’s impression of him.

At this recent Global Cultivation World Conference, not only did Cang Bo firmly stand by his and Chu Xuanji’s side, but he also spoke up for Chu Xuanji several times, which completely dissipated Ye Fan’s displeasure. Therefore, he suggested visiting the Tian Shan Sword Sect to Su Liuli.

"Okay."

Su Liuli nodded, also wanting to find out what the situation was like in the outside world.

Seeing no objection from Su Liuli, Ye Fan did not waste words; he stepped forward, taking Su Liuli’s hand.

Upon their skin touching, Su Liuli trembled slightly as if electrified, her body stiffened, and a tinge of blush appeared on her pretty face. She lowered her head shyly, not daring to look at Ye Fan.

Noticing this, Ye Fan firmly held Su Liuli’s hand, then activated the Flying Shuttle and rose into the air with her, swiftly heading towards the Tian Shan Sword Sect ahead.

"A strong person is coming!"

Moments later, the disciples of the Tian Shan Sword Sect, who were sitting cross-legged and engaged in meditation on the square, all sensed the presence of Ye Fan and Su Liuli, turning their gazes unanimously towards the sky.

"That person looks very familiar."

"Nonsense, that’s Ye Fan. He once killed the Little Saber King Bai Di here and took the championship of the Qing bang competition. How could he not be familiar?"

"Not only did he win the Qing bang competition, hailed as Hua Xia’s Young Supreme, but he also overturned the Japan Cultivation World. Ten days ago, he dominated the Global Cultivation World Conference, explosively defeating Chen Feilian and shocking his generation!"

"He is the pride of our Hua Xia Cultivation World’s younger generation!!"

Quickly, the crowd stirred, and as everyone saw Ye Fan in the sky, they burst into enthusiastic discussions, looking up at him with eyes full of envy and respect.

"Xiao Fan, welcome to visit the Tian Shan Sword Sect."

As soon as Ye Fan, with Su Liuli in tow, appeared in the sky above the square of the Tian Shan Sword Sect, Sect Leader Cang Bo came flying over; his voice reached them before he did.

"Greetings to Master Cang!"

Ye Fan and Su Liuli saluted Cang Bo from afar.

"Haha, Xiao Fan, it’s been ten days, and you’ve become polite—it’s making me uncomfortable," Cang Bo arrived beside Ye Fan and Su Liuli, saying with a bitter smile.

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan just smiled and refrained from further formalities.

"Let’s go, we’ll talk more on the ground," Cang Bo suggested.

Ye Fan nodded, and with Su Liuli, followed Cang Bo down towards his residence.

"Master!"

As Ye Fan and Su Liuli landed in a courtyard with Cang Bo, Xiao Selang, the top genius of the Tian Shan Sword Sect, appeared at the gateway, saluting Cang Bo first and then couldn’t help but glance at Ye Fan with a complex expression.

Although Ye Fan showcased unexpectedly strong abilities during the Qing bang competition and gave Xiao Selang a heavy blow, he wasn’t discouraged; instead, he turned the setback into motivation, cultivating even harder and quickly improving his strength.

Yet—

Even so, he understood that Ye Fan had left him far behind—there was no hope for him to surpass Ye Fan, let alone catch up to Ye Fan’s pace!

This filled his heart with a bitter taste.

But... at the same time, Ye Fan’s actions in overturning the Japan Cultivation World and defeating Chen Feilian, commanding the respect of the younger generation, filled him with immense admiration!

These two emotions tangled together, making his feelings incredibly complex when meeting Ye Fan.

"Little Wolf, Xiao Fan and Liu Li are rarely guests here; you should humbly seek their guidance," Cang Bo said with a smile, seemingly understanding Xiao Selang’s feelings and trying to smooth things over.

"Mhm."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Selang nodded, pushed down the bitterness in his heart, and sincerely bowed to Ye Fan, saying, "Back then, I was too proud and arrogant, ignorant of my own limitations. I hope you won’t take it to heart and will guide me in the future."

"Brother Xiao, you are too polite. I wouldn’t presume to instruct you; exchanging pointers would be more accurate,"

Seeing Xiao Selang being so polite, Ye Fan let go of their past minor conflicts and said with a smile.

"I’ve heard about your deeds, and with my current strength, I can’t spar with you. I can only ask for guidance."

Xiao Selang seemed to have completely resolved his internal struggle as he spoke these words very naturally, without a hint of pretense or envy.

"Brother Xiao, you have improved a lot these past few days, and I believe it won’t be long before you break through the Gang Qi Introduction Realm,"

Ye Fan said with a smile, "With such strength, even among the global Cultivation World’s younger generation, you are a stand-out. You needn’t sell yourself short."

"Xiao Fan, don’t be modest. Even if Little Wolf breaks through the Gang Qi Introduction Realm, he’s still far from being your match. You shouldn’t be stingy with advice if there’s something to teach,"

Cang Bo said with a smile, then thought of something and continued, "Right, the Yanhuang Organization is preparing to rally the young generation of the Hua Xia Cultivation World to participate in slaying mutant beasts, and I plan to have Little Wolf join. Xiao Fan, when the time comes, please take good care of Little Wolf."

"Sect Leader Cang, you’re too courteous. Brother Xiao and I both belong to the Hua Xia Cultivation World. It’s only right that we look after each other,"

Ye Fan said with a wry smile, then asked, "By the way, Sect Leader Cang, as the Yanhuang Organization is calling upon the younger generation to join in slaying mutant beasts, does it mean that the turmoil in the Cultivation World has settled down?"

"Mhm."

Cang Bo nodded, stating, "A few days ago, Master Yan issued an invitation for a meeting with the strong people behind the major forces of the global Cultivation World on Koh Samui Island in the Southeast Asia Special Zone of Thailand. They discussed how to deal with a re-eruption of the destroy virus and how humankind should contend with mutant beasts amongst other issues, reaching a consensus and establishing the War God Alliance."

"What exactly is the War God Alliance?" Su Liuli asked curiously.

"The so-called War God Alliance is an alliance formed by the Gang Qi realm’s powerful cultivators from around the world. The purpose of the War God Alliance is to respond to the threats mutant beasts pose to humankind."

Cang Bo explained, "According to the War God Alliance’s covenant, if mutant beasts truly threaten human existence, they will come together to exterminate the beasts. However, it has not yet come to that. Thinking long-term, the War God Alliance has decided to first send the younger generation to slay the mutant beasts! This can be seen as offering an opportunity for the younger generation to refine themselves, as well as a platform for competition and interaction!"

"Sect Leader Cang, since it is about training and competition, does that mean conflicts, or even life-and-death struggles, might occur among the younger generation?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan thought of the words Master Yan had once said to him—ten tigers are no match for one dragon!

"Indeed, it is so,"

Cang Bo’s eyes flashed with surprise before he spoke solemnly, "According to the War God Alliance’s agreements, the young ones will compete, and the powers behind them must not interfere, much less use their influence to overpower others. Any force that breaches the covenant will face the War God Alliance’s punishment!"

"Ye Fan, Australia has recently seen frequent attacks by mutant beasts on humans. A mutant beast with strength comparable to the Gang Qi Introduction Realm has led many beasts, destroying several villages and killing many people, including cultivators and even those at the Gang Qi Introduction Realm!" Xiao Selang suddenly interjected.

Ye Fan was initially startled by this, but then he understood—mutant beasts of the same realm had robust bodies and were far stronger in combat than human cultivators!

Even so-called overlords would have difficulty contending with mutant beasts of the same realm; only those invincible within their realm stood a chance at slaying them.

"Is Australia the first destination for the young geniuses’ trial?" Realizing all this, Ye Fan asked.

"Hmm, you going?" Xiao Selang nodded, then inquired.

"Master Yan told me to wait for his notice. I’m not sure if he will arrange for me to go," Ye Fan said truthfully.

"Beep beep~"

As soon as Ye Fan finished speaking, his wrist communicator began to blink.

Ye Fan looked at his wrist and found that it was a call from Master Yan!

"Xiao Fan, the turbulence in the Cultivation World has been quelled. In three days, the young geniuses from various alliances will head to Australia to slay mutant beasts, and you should go as well,"

The call connected, and Master Yan’s voice came through the radio directly into Ye Fan’s ear, clear enough for Cang Bo, Xiao Selang, and Su Liuli to hear as well.

"Alright!"

Ye Fan responded decisively, his mind clear as a mirror—in three days, he would embark on a bloody journey!

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