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Chapter 849 - 752: Farewell to the Secular World

Chapter 849: Chapter 752: Farewell to the Secular World

The night gradually deepened, and the dazzling lights illuminated the entire Ao Xiang Villa.

After dinner, Su Jindi left the manor with those few second-generation cultivators who were deeply shocked, and the maids cleaned the dining room, leaving the vast manor in the tranquility of night.

"Young Master Ye, with Nanqinghong completely withdrawn from Huaxia, along with your influence, the Dong hai Gang now almost has a monopoly over Huaxia. What do you think the next step should be?"

On the balcony of a villa, Pan Jueming stood upright, his hands placed on his abdomen, respectfully seeking advice.

Though he was now called the godfather of Huaxia’s underworld, able to dominate Huaxia’s night, his respect for Ye Fan had only increased without decrease.

Because he knew that everything he possessed now was given to him by Ye Fan!

"You decide on the development yourself. From now on, I’m afraid I won’t have the time and energy to handle these matters."

Ye Fan looked at the distant sky and gently sighed.

At the beginning, he took over the Dong hai Gang largely to avenge Situ Chen and protect Situ Ruoshui’s safety.

Later, as his conflict and hatred with the Qinghong Organization escalated continuously, the Dong hai Gang and Qinghong Huaxia branch engaged in fierce battles, eventually ending with the Dong hai Gang’s great victory—Nanqinghong being completely removed from Huaxia!

It was at that time that Ye Fan gained a comprehensive understanding of the Qinghong Organization, realizing that hoping to develop a force with the Dong hai Gang as a base to eventually eliminate the Qinghong Organization was almost hopeless.

After learning all this, Ye Fan changed his strategy at Yan’s suggestion, deciding to devote himself wholeheartedly to cultivation, aiming to replace Yan as Earth’s number one in combat power, and to break through the legendary realm, using the insights and experiences from the breakthrough as a bargaining chip to gain the support of top strongmen and their backing forces to encircle the Qinghong Organization.

Because of this decision, Ye Fan almost did not manage the affairs of the Dong hai Gang for a long period, letting Pan Jueming make all the decisions.

"Uh..."

Although Pan Jueming had long noticed that Ye Fan focused all his thoughts on cultivation, hearing Ye Fan ask him to decide the future of the Dong hai Gang himself still left him somewhat stunned. After hesitating for a moment, he continued, "Young Master Ye, you don’t need to manage the gang’s affairs, just point out the direction."

"Direction..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan couldn’t help but think of everything that happened on the Australia Continent and also remembered Yan’s previous prediction, his expression slightly complex as he said, "Jueming, this world is bound to change. As Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi grows denser, various mutant beasts appear frequently, and the era of technology will eventually be replaced by the era of cultivation. Soon, humans will face a common enemy—mutant beasts!

For humans to survive, they must slay mutant beasts!

This... is a war between species that cannot be avoided!"

"This serious?"

Pan Jueming was shocked, his face changed. Although he is considered a cultivator, he has almost devoted all his energy to managing the Dong hai Gang, showing little concern for matters of the cultivation world, accurately speaking, only paying attention to news related to Ye Fan.

"Yes."

Ye Fan nodded and said, "Now, Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi have just begun to increase, and mutant beasts are starting to riot. In the future, as Earth’s Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi increases, the number of mutant beasts will increase, and their strength will enhance. This is true for both land and sea!"

"Uh..."

Pan Jueming was completely stunned.

For him, this news was simply too shocking!

Seeing this, Ye Fan didn’t find it strange.

After all, this news was very shocking for anyone.

"Young Master Ye, after careful thinking, your judgment is correct; according to the current situation, humans and mutant beasts indeed will have an unavoidable war."

After the shock, Pan Jueming gradually calmed down, thought for a while, and said, "In this case, there is no need for the Dong hai Gang to expand outward, just maintain the status quo."

"Yes."

Ye Fan nodded, then said thoughtfully, "But there are two points you need to remember. First, do not let the Dong hai Gang have any relationship with the Ye Family, especially my father—you must firmly avoid associating with Ye Family and people from Ye Family Camp."

"Understood."

Pan Jueming nodded, knowing that Ye Fan did not want to bring negative impact to Ye Wenhao and the Ye Family.

"Second, regarding the business in the Black Domain, wanting it to be harmless is unrealistic, but... I hope you can minimize the harm to ordinary people!"

Ye Fan spoke again, stating the second requirement.

"Please rest assured, Young Master Ye, I will definitely do as instructed!"

Pan Jueming accepted the orders respectfully, feeling slightly bewildered.

Once, at Ao Xiang Villa, on the same balcony, it was he and Ye Fan conversing.

"Mr. Ye, originally, I wanted to control the Dong hai Underground World amidst chaos, proving my ability, giving you a token of loyalty! Now, you have intervened, I can’t give you a token of loyalty, but as long as you approve of my ability, agree to help me avenge, I am willing to be your dog, whoever you want me to bite, I will bite!"

That day.

Pan Jueming created chaos within the Dong hai Gang, hoping to present a token of loyalty to Ye Fan, but failed due to Ye Fan’s intervention, ultimately kneeled and chose to be Ye Fan’s dog, just to avenge!

"I can help you get revenge, but I don’t need a dog. If you believe I can do it, be my vanguard, help me erase Nanqinghong from Huaxia, and pay tribute to Uncle Situ’s soul in heaven!!"

That day.

Ye Fan accepted Pan Jueming’s allegiance but did not regard him as a dog, rather as a vanguard.

All of this seemed to have just happened yesterday, making Pan Jueming remember deeply, reflecting on it now, feeling melancholy.

"Jueming, although the racial war I mentioned might take a long time, I suggest you, spend more effort on cultivation when you have time, to improve your own strength."

Ye Fan said, taking out a bottle of Heaven and Earth Primordial Liquid, "This is a bottle of Heaven and Earth Primordial Liquid, far more precious than Essence Stones. Take it, save it for when you break through in the future."

"Ye... Young Master Ye..."

Pan Jueming already knew the preciousness of Heaven and Earth Primordial Liquid and was momentarily stunned.

Ye Fan gently shook his head.

Seeing this, Pan Jueming took a deep breath, trying to control his emotions, but his outstretched hands trembled uncontrollably, as if he was about to receive the most precious treasure in the world!

"Alright, go back and rest."

Ye Fan patted Pan Jueming on the shoulder.

Pan Jueming, with reddened eyes, nodded heavily, then carefully put the bottle filled with Heaven and Earth Primordial Liquid into his pocket, bowed deeply to Ye Fan, and left without a word.

"His ability is not bad. If he weren’t born in this era of cultivation prosperity, he would definitely have achieved something."

After Pan Jueming left, Chu Ji came out to the balcony, jokingly said, "Of course, he needed to meet a talent like you; otherwise, even a swift horse would turn into a mule."

"The true talent scout is Mr. Situ." Ye Fan smiled bitterly.

Initially, he was willing to accept Pan Jueming’s allegiance, not just because of Pan Jueming’s abilities, but mainly because Situ Chen was willing to give Pan Jueming a chance and platform.

"Oh, little kid, still being modest in front of your aunt?"

Chu Ji said with a smile, then looked at Ye Fan, teasing, "Over the past few years, you’ve grown so quickly, so fast that I feel a bit unfamiliar with you. Hmm, you’re about to become an unbeatable force among the younger generation, standing as tall as Master Yan..."

"That day will come."

Ye Fan laughed at himself, "Of course, for me now, talking about the war between humans and mutant beasts is premature. What I need to do is quickly improve my strength, first slay Chen Daozang, and destroy the Qinghong Organization!"

"According to Master and Master Yan’s predictions, Chen Daozang will recover from his injuries in one to two years. The time left for you is not much."

Whether it was hearing the name Chen Daozang, or because Ye Fan was talking about serious matters, Chu Ji gathered her smile and said solemnly.

"Yes, there isn’t much time left." Ye Fan nodded, his heart filled with urgency.

"Although there’s not much time, you can’t rush it. What you must do first is to outshine everyone at the Hidden God List competition two months from now."

Chu Ji said, "I’ve heard that at this Hidden God List competition, the future ’saviors’ chosen by various alliances will appear, so you can’t be careless."

"You know about them too?"

Ye Fan was taken aback; he knew all this because Yan told him, but he didn’t expect Chu Ji to know as well.

"Is it surprising?"

Chu Ji glared at Ye Fan, saying, "I told you before, Master Yan stands tall and sees far. When you were very young, he talked to Master about humans fighting mutant beasts in the future, and I happened to be there, so I heard some secrets, including the fact that several unparalleled geniuses were chosen as future saviors."

"Unparalleled geniuses or future saviors, they will eventually become my defeated opponents." Ye Fan said confidently.

"Tsk tsk, so confident."

Hearing Ye Fan’s words, feeling the confidence in his voice, Chu Ji clicked her tongue twice, then had a thought and said, "I’ve decided, to determine whether you’re bragging or truly unbeatable in your generation, I’ll participate in this Hidden God List competition!"

"You’re participating in the Hidden God List competition?"

This time, it was Ye Fan’s turn to be surprised. He widened his eyes, looking at Chu Ji, "You’re not joking, right?"

"Do I look like someone who jokes?" Chu Ji glared.

"But... but the Hidden God List competition is for the younger generation, right?" Ye Fan blurted out.

"That’s where you’re wrong. The only condition for the Hidden God List competition is that participants’ realms must not exceed the Gang Qi Great Success Realm, which is the so-called Mid-stage War God. As for age, there’s no rigid requirement. However, almost none of the older generation participates—they can’t afford to lose face!"

Chu Ji first explained, then snorted coldly, "Others are afraid of losing face, but I’m not! Besides, do I look old?"

"——"

Ye Fan was speechless and wisely chose silence.

"Though I don’t know how strong you’ve become, I want to remind you, those unparalleled geniuses yet to appear, are not flowers in the greenhouse. They have killed and fought in life-or-death battles!"

Chu Ji was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke seriously, "And they challenge opponents above their level every time!"

"If they can’t do that, then there’s no point in me participating in the Hidden God List competition!"

With that, Ye Fan looked up at the vast starry sky, suddenly lost in thought.

"Today, I’ve said farewell to the secular world, with no attachments, soon, I’ll say farewell to this starry sky, what should I do?"

Gazing up, Ye Fan couldn’t help but ask himself in his heart.

"The path of the strong is lonely!"

At this moment, he recalled a line from a certain ancient Supreme Strongman’s notes.

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