Sure enough, not long after, Da Xu Tian returned, not only bringing back all the secrets of the Heavenly Demon Cult.
He also handed over his collection to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan was very satisfied with this and let Da Xu Tian go first, stating he would summon him again if needed.
Da Xu Tian was extremely moved by this, as Yun Fan had essentially not restricted his freedom. He planned to help Yun Fan collect more heavenly and earthly spiritual materials upon his return.
Once Yun Fan’s strength surpassed his own, his freedom would be restored, essentially striving for freedom.
With the boost from these heavenly and earthly spiritual materials, Ning Shuangxue continued to guide him.
Finally, Yun Fan broke through.
The process was somewhat bumpy, but it eventually settled, and he broke through to the fourth realm of Destiny.
He had also reached the lowest threshold of the Middle Three Realms.
Upon reaching this realm, he also felt Ning Shuangxue's strength. She was definitely stronger than him, but not by much.
Of course, this was also related to Ning Shuangxue's attributes.
Ning Shuangxue was not originally skilled in combat; her sister was the truly terrifying one.
Furthermore, Ning Shuangxue also revealed to him that her sister had responded and would be back soon.
Once the two sisters merged, they would undoubtedly be an invincible existence within the Middle Three Realms.
As for the Upper Three Realms, they were merely a legend. Perhaps there was a chance to reach the Upper Three Realms, but such hope was always slim.
During this period, Yun Fan prepared to leave.
He intended to go to a more vast region of the Pangu Continent to pursue the ultimate realm. Others pursued the ultimate realm for invincibility.
He pursued the ultimate realm for the sake of protecting his family.
However, before leaving, he decided to wait a little longer. Ning Shuangxue's sister was returning.
At that time, he could also inquire about Ning Shuangxue's sister, Ning Tianxue's, deeper views on the Destiny Realm.
If he knew the truth, Yun Fan could avoid many detours.
Therefore, at this point, Yun Fan decided to wait a bit longer.
Not long after, Ning Tianxue truly returned. She was identical to Ning Shuangxue, only stronger.
Thus, at first glance, one could feel her immense power, undoubtedly a top-tier existence within the Middle Three Realms.
Of course, even at this point, Yun Fan was hiding in the shadows, as Ning Shuangxue had told him her sister had a bad temper.
He would be allowed to meet her sister after she made proper arrangements.
Yun Fan had no complaints about this; perhaps with greater strength came a greater temper.
However, if not for sensing their strength, he truly couldn't distinguish which was the elder and which was the younger sister.
Upon arriving at this corner of the Pangu Continent, Ning Tianxue discovered that the environment here was very peculiar.
There was an indescribable feeling.
She always felt that this place was similar to the center of the Pangu Continent, as the Pangu Continent's center had been plundered a long time ago.
For countless epochs, many powerful individuals had searched continuously but had not found it.
However, after careful sensing, she found that the spiritual energy of the Final Epoch was not abundant, far less than in other parts of the Pangu Continent, let alone the central regions.
"Sister, you're back!"
Ning Shuangxue spoke first.
Ning Tianxue, upon seeing her, said directly, "Speak! You summoned me back, what is it?"
Clearly, the two sisters did not get along well; there was no sisterly intimacy, but rather a sense of disparity.
At this moment, Ning Shuangxue said, "We are two flowers that grew together, so I hope we can merge and no longer be separated!"
Of course, Ning Shuangxue had proposed this suggestion before, but Ning Tianxue had refused.
This time was no exception; she was refused by Ning Tianxue.
"Sister, why haven't you given up? You know I won't agree to it!"
Ning Tianxue said, "Although we are two flowers that grew together, we have two different wills, so we cannot merge. Isn't it good for us to be sisters?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Shuangxue was somewhat speechless, as it seemed her sister would ultimately not agree to her proposal.
Finally, she sighed and said, "Alright then! I will no longer force it, but I hope the gap between us can be eliminated!"
"I have never hated you. I only know that your insistence on merging is nothing more than the mission entrusted to you by our master!"
Ning Tianxue said, "You have only recently emerged. Before this, you were always in Master's ancient land. As time passes, you will no longer adhere to Master's principles and will choose to believe me!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Shuangxue nodded and said, "Very well, let time prove whose idea is correct, yours or Master's?"
"Mm!"
Ning Tianxue said, "I just don't know why you chose to root yourself here?"
Ning Shuangxue replied, "I don't know either. I only know that this place is very special and can nourish my original body!"
It seemed they both had the same feeling, at least Ning Tianxue felt the same.
For this reason, Ning Tianxue said, "I have returned this time intending to stay for one epoch before venturing out again. For the Pangu Continent, various powerful individuals have been moving out, reportedly chasing clues that could lead to breakthroughs in the Upper Three Realms!"
"Sister, aren't you going to try?"
Ning Shuangxue asked curiously. She knew her sister was a peak expert in the Middle Three Realms, a renowned master throughout the Pangu Continent.
She was surprised that her sister had, for once, chosen to go into seclusion.
Ning Tianxue said with difficulty, "My Dao Heart is gone. Even if I chase after it, there isn't much hope for a breakthrough!"
"What?"
This news shocked Ning Shuangxue. She knew what a Dao Heart was; it was the driving force for a martial artist's advancement and exploration.
Without motivation, a martial artist was essentially stagnant.
She understood this well.
Yun Fan, hiding in the shadows without revealing any aura, was also stunned. He hadn't expected that even a top expert like Ning Tianxue could lose her Dao Heart.
"Therefore, I intend to go into seclusion for an epoch to rebuild my Dao Heart!"
This was Ning Tianxue's purpose.
Clearly, she felt this place was quite suitable. Although far less prosperous than other places, it at least offered a moment of peace to her mind.
At this moment, Ning Shuangxue asked, "Sister, what exactly happened? Why did your Dao Heart dissipate?"
"Because in the past, I fell in love with someone, and I was hurt by that man!"
Ning Tianxue said without concealment.
"Is a man that powerful?"
Ning Shuangxue was stunned. She hadn't expected her sister to lose her Dao Heart over a man.
This was quite terrifying.
Ning Tianxue said, "For so many years, I have been searching for that scumbag to take revenge, but I have not found him!"
In fact, Ning Tianxue did not say that even if she found him, she might not be his opponent.
This was incredibly cruel.
Ning Shuangxue felt sympathetic upon hearing this. She hadn't expected her sister to have experienced love during her absence.
However, it seemed her love life was not going well, having been hurt by some despicable scumbag.
Before she could inquire further, Ning Tianxue interrupted her.
"Alright, sister, let's not talk about this anymore. I also want to stay here and share my experiences of the past few years with you!"
"Mm-hmm!"
Ning Shuangxue said, "It's even better that you can stay. I'll arrange things for you!"
"Come out!"
Ning Shuangxue said to Yun Fan, "Help me arrange things for my sister. With her here, no one will dare to cause trouble!"
"Okay!"
Yun Fan was ecstatic. With a top expert like Ning Tianxue guarding this place for him, he could confidently go out and have fun.
Therefore, for Yun Fan, this was an incredibly good thing!
No matter what, he had to arrange it properly.
"Immortal, leave the arrangements to me!"
Yun Fan emerged and patted his chest, assuring them.
Ning Shuangxue was about to introduce Yun Fan as the owner of the place, but to her surprise, Ning Tianxue's gaze fixed on Yun Fan first.
In an instant, her killing intent surged, making one feel extremely fearful.
"Holy crap, this atmosphere is a bit off!"
Yun Fan's heart tightened, sensing that something big was about to happen.
As expected, Ning Tianxue said coldly, "Finally caught you. You truly are nowhere to be found when searching high and low, yet you appear without effort!"
Yun Fan was shocked by these words.
"Sister, you know him?"
Ning Shuangxue was about to ask Ning Tianxue if she knew the First God, but unexpectedly, at this moment, Ning Tianxue did.
"Of course, I know him!"
Ning Tianxue said coldly, "Because he is the one who destroyed my Dao Heart!"
Yun Fan was nearly scared to death by these words.
"Immortal, you might have misunderstood!"
Yun Fan said, and turned to flee, but Ning Tianxue immobilized him on the spot.
In the face of such a powerful figure, even escaping became a luxury. For Yun Fan, it was impossible not to feel miserable.
At this moment, Yun Fan turned back awkwardly.
He didn't know what his fate would be, but at this moment, he was trying to find a way to cope.
"Sister, is it really him?"
Ning Shuangxue said, "I know his past life was the First God!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Tianxue sneered, "I wasn't sure before, but now I'm certain. The scumbag who destroyed my Dao Heart was the First God!"
"Holy crap, you sold me out!"
Yun Fan cursed Ning Shuangxue's ancestors. What could have been smoothed over before was now revealed, and all his secrets were exposed by Ning Shuangxue.
In other words, he might have survived before, but this time, he was definitely dead, with no chance of survival at all.
At this moment, Ning Tianxue said coldly, "Do you have anything else to argue?"
Ning Shuangxue was also very angry. Although Yun Fan had gotten along with her reasonably well, their relationship was far from that of friends.
At this moment, she naturally sided with her sister.
Yun Fan said awkwardly, "Well, well, I just look like the First God and used his name to act. In fact, I have nothing to do with the First God!"
Unexpectedly, Ning Tianxue said coldly, "Even if you turn to ash, I will recognize you, because your power and bloodline have betrayed you. Stop trying to argue, or you will die even more miserably!"
Unbearable, truly unbearable.
Yun Fan was extremely miserable.
Finally, he said, "Actually, I have already severed all ties with my past. The one who destroyed your Dao Heart was the First God. Calculating it, I am an innocent person. If you want to settle the score, you can only do so with the First God; don't lay the blame on me, an innocent person!"
At this moment, Yun Fan could only try his best to save himself.
Although he had broken through to the Middle Three Realms, he was worlds apart from a powerful figure like Ning Tianxue.
Now, he deeply regretted not having escaped earlier. Why had he waited until now?
If he had left earlier, it would have been much better; there would have been no such issue. Being caught red-handed now felt extremely unfavorable.
Ning Tianxue said, "No matter who you become, it cannot change the fact that you are the First God!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was utterly speechless.
It seemed there was no hope of salvation.
At this moment, Ning Shuangxue asked, "Sister, how did he destroy your Dao Heart?"
"He once said he would marry me and become my Dao companion, never to be separated. But soon after, he said the same thing to another woman. When I went to question him, he said he was someone who grew tired of the old and loved the new, and told me to give up on the idea. He also said he didn't gain anything from me, and he didn't owe me anything!"
Ning Tianxue said directly.
"Uh..."
Yun Fan was truly speechless. He had to bear this blame, there was no avoiding it.
"He is indeed detestable, but not to the point of deserving death!"
Ning Shuangxue commented.
But Ning Tianxue said, "Yet, to please that woman, he humiliated me, which completely destroyed my Dao Heart. Do you think he deserves to die?"
"He deserves to die, he truly deserves to die!"
Ning Shuangxue nodded.
"Could there be some hidden circumstances?"
In Yun Fan's opinion, even when he was the First God, he wouldn't have been so heartless. Therefore, he believed there might be hidden circumstances that were hard to perceive.
Unexpectedly, Ning Tianxue directly retorted, "Stop making excuses for yourself. No one can save you today!"
"I will help you!"
Ning Shuangxue said, "Sister, I will help you kill him!"
With that, Ning Shuangxue attacked directly, and with deadly intent. Yun Fan had just started to beg for mercy when he realized Ning Shuangxue had already lunged at him.
"Shut up, I'll help you fake your death!"
Ning Shuangxue said directly to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan was extremely grateful to Ning Shuangxue in his heart.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Ning Tianxue stopped her.
To prevent Ning Tianxue from knowing her intentions, Ning Shuangxue asked confusedly, "Sister, why are you stopping me?"
Ning Tianxue said, "Forget it. What he said is also true. I hate the First God, and he, strictly speaking, is no longer the First God!"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Yun Fan quickly agreed, as long as he didn't have to die.
"Death is forgivable, but punishment is not!"
Ning Tianxue said directly, "Although you don't have to die, I have a way to make you suffer more than death!"
"What do you want to do?"
Yun Fan's heart pounded, completely unaware of what tricks Ning Tianxue was planning.
Ning Tianxue said coldly, "I will banish you to the outside, letting you experience what it's like to be chased!"
"Am I that unbearable outside?"
Yun Fan asked in confusion.
"Of course!"
Ning Tianxue sneered, "You are a target of public outcry throughout the Pangu Continent!"
"Holy crap!"
Yun Fan was greatly startled, but there was nothing he could do. Reality was indeed so cruel.
Of course, Ning Tianxue did not banish Yun Fan immediately. Instead, she chose to let him stay for a few more days. During these days, Yun Fan was not allowed to go anywhere.
Yun Fan already knew the reason. The next few days would be dark days for him, and the days when he would have the least human rights.
As expected, in the following days, Yun Fan finally experienced the hardship of being a servant.
Before, he had not wanted to be banished, but now, he only wished Ning Tianxue would banish him sooner, because he really couldn't take it anymore.
Being ordered around like a servant by Ning Tianxue every day made him despair. He, who had lived with pride his whole life, had fallen to such a state.
That night, as Yun Fan was preparing for his upcoming banishment, Ning Shuangxue arrived.
In any case, Yun Fan could distinguish between the two sisters by sensing their strength.
"What are you doing here? I didn't summon you!"
Yun Fan asked, puzzled.
At this moment, Ning Shuangxue said, "I want to come and verify something!"
"What is it?"
Yun Fan was even more confused. What secrets could he possibly have left in front of these two women? He only hoped that after he was banished, the two women would treat his harem well.
He would return to settle scores with these two sisters once his strength reached a peak and he could contend with Ning Tianxue.
At this moment, Ning Shuangxue said, "Why is it that these past few days, every time I meditate and calm my mind, I feel an intense longing for you in my heart?"
Yun Fan was stunned by these words.
"Are you perhaps infatuated with me?"
Yun Fan asked in confusion.
"Impossible!"
Ning Shuangxue said, "For me, emotions are a burden. Moreover, how could I possibly like a scumbag like you!"
These words deeply hurt Yun Fan. How could he be a scumbag? But it seemed this label was impossible to shake off.
"Then I really can't think of anything else!"
Yun Fan said awkwardly.
At this moment, Ning Shuangxue said, "I suspect it has something to do with my sister!"
"It's related to her?"
Yun Fan was confused. Could this be connected?
Ning Shuangxue said, "My sister has lost her Dao Heart. I suspect she still has feelings for you because her Dao Heart and my Dao Heart were originally one, and only later were they separated. Therefore, I can now be completely sure that her feelings for you have transferred to my Dao Heart!"
"There's such a thing?"
Yun Fan was truly speechless. Could this really happen?
At this moment, Ning Shuangxue said, "Therefore, I want you to go and talk to her. No matter what method you use, you must make her give up her feelings for you, otherwise, I won't be able to continue cultivating. I won't be able to concentrate my Dao Heart to cultivate at all!"
This was also the biggest reason Ning Shuangxue had come to find Yun Fan.
"Could there be a mistake?"
Yun Fan said, "She can't wait to kill me now. How could she possibly love me?"
"Less nonsense, are you going or not?"
Ning Shuangxue said to Yun Fan, "If you don't resolve this matter, it will be detrimental to both of us. If she truly has feelings for you, she will definitely kill your harem members, as she is a very possessive person!"
This statement indeed reminded Yun Fan.
It was fine for him to face trouble, but his harem could not be harmed!
For this reason, Yun Fan immediately said, "I'll go try. Or better yet, why don't you come with me? I don't dare to face her alone!"
"This is your own business. I won't accompany you!"
Ning Shuangxue directly refused.
In desperation, Yun Fan had no choice but to go alone. It was clearly a matter for two people, but in the end, it became his alone. He had nowhere to turn.
...
"I didn't summon you. Why did you come here without permission?"
Ning Tianxue grabbed Yun Fan by the neck. "Are you seeking death?"
In response, Yun Fan said, "I came here on behalf of your sister, who asked me to help resolve a matter!"
Yun Fan suppressed his temper.
In the past, being grabbed by the neck and suppressing his temper was a matter of magnanimity. But this time, suppressing his temper was for survival.
The situation was different.
"If she has something to say, why didn't she come to me herself?"
Ning Tianxue looked at Yun Fan coldly.
Yun Fan had to explain again, "Because the situation is special, so I had to come forward myself!"
"You'd better explain clearly!"
Ning Tianxue put Yun Fan down and wanted to see how Yun Fan would try to quibble.
Yun Fan quickly explained the situation.
"Impossible, I have no feelings for you!"
Ning Tianxue directly denied it.
"Really none?"
Yun Fan looked at her in confusion.
"Are you questioning me?"
Yun Fan was greatly startled by Ning Tianxue's glare.
"No, no!"
Yun Fan was utterly cowardly.
At this moment, Ning Tianxue said, "You don't need to worry about this matter. I will resolve it myself!"
"Alright, alright!"
Yun Fan quickly left, fearing that if he stayed, Ning Tianxue would torment him in various ways.
At this moment, Ning Tianxue said, "Also, you will depart tonight! I declare you banished!"
"So soon?"
Yun Fan was shocked. He didn't even have time to bid farewell to his women.
Just as he was about to make this request, he saw that Ning Tianxue showed no mercy and sent him flying with a single palm.
At this moment, tears welled up in Ning Tianxue's eyes.
"Why, knowing you are a scumbag, can I still not help but love you!"
Ning Tianxue finally revealed the truth. Although Yun Fan's current strength was not as good as the First God's, Yun Fan possessed more human warmth and affection than the First God.
It seemed that the current Yun Fan was more complete.
Although she verbally claimed to dislike Yun Fan, she still loved him in her heart.
This banishment of Yun Fan was also part of her plan, to help Yun Fan rise rapidly and return to his peak sooner.
Even Ning Tianxue felt she had become too degenerate.
Finally, she wiped away her tears and found Ning Shuangxue.
"Sister, the worries you have are indeed caused by me!"
Ning Tianxue said directly.
"What?"
Ning Shuangxue became anxious. If this were true, then her future cultivation path would be hindered.
It would be impossible for her to advance further.
"Therefore, I hope you can give me your Dao Heart. Only by giving me your Dao Heart can you get rid of the hindrance! This is something I owe you!"
Ning Tianxue revealed the truth.
At this moment, Ning Shuangxue understood the reason.
"Sister, I don't blame you!"
Ning Shuangxue said, "It's only because you have emotions. It's just that I truly hope you won't be bound by emotions!"
"I don't need emotions, so this Dao Heart is worthless to me!"
Finally, she chose to give her Dao Heart to Ning Tianxue.
From then on, the Dao Heart associated with emotions was gone, and she could better pursue the ultimate realm.
After receiving the Dao Heart, Ning Tianxue integrated this emotion-laden Dao Heart into her body.
But as soon as it entered her body, she discovered a problem.
"Wait!"
Ning Tianxue suddenly froze. It wasn't for any other reason but because she discovered that this Dao Heart had a problem.
Deep within this Dao Heart, there was a control rune. Although deeply hidden, she had discovered it.
She tried to remove the control rune, but it was useless. It could only be removed by destroying the Dao Heart.
"I understand, I finally understand!"
At this moment, Ning Tianxue finally understood the reason and knew why the First God wanted to destroy her Dao Heart.
It turned out that the First God, even in that era, knew that her Dao Heart had a problem, which was why he wanted to destroy it.
Why was she so sure? Because her Dao Heart and Ning Shuangxue's Dao Heart originated from the same source.
If Ning Shuangxue's Dao Heart had a problem, could she escape it?
Obviously, this was impossible.
If not for this unexpected accident, she herself would not have known that this Dao Heart had a problem.
At this moment, she thought of the master she had no affection for. Perhaps the runes within their Dao Hearts came from their master.
This control rune was not simple; it meant that their lives were controlled by this rune.
The person who created the control rune could end their lives with a single thought. Before this, she had not discovered such a major issue.
Now that she had discovered this problem, she could no longer remain calm.
She had never imagined this.
At this moment, Ning Tianxue felt even more remorse. It turned out that the First God had been thinking of her from the beginning.
With this thought, Ning Tianxue destroyed the Dao Heart without hesitation.
However, she did not tell Ning Shuangxue about it. Sometimes, ignorance was a blessing.
"Go and train with peace of mind! I will guard your world for you!"
...
After being banished, Yun Fan had arrived outside.
At this moment, he felt how prosperous and vast the outside world was. Of course, in terms of vastness, the Final Epoch was also vast.
But the Final Epoch had endured so many disasters, so its spiritual energy was far inferior to the outside.
Although this banishment was forced, it also aligned with Yun Fan's goal. In his opinion, as long as the goal was consistent, the process was not important.
Of course, for Yun Fan, his banishment this time meant he had no specific destination.
Because for him, there was no choice but to become stronger.
As soon as he arrived outside, Yun Fan felt like a stranger in a foreign land. Therefore, he immediately descended upon a Dao Prefecture filled with flames.
This Dao Prefecture was immense, even larger than the Final Epoch.
When Yun Fan descended upon this place, he realized that it wasn't flames at all, but rather a place filled with red light.
It looked like flames burning.
Because his strength was considerable, his arrival in this Dao Prefecture was immediately detected by the local powerhouses.
At this moment, more than a dozen powerhouses were rushing towards him from all directions.
"Am I facing combat right after arriving?"
Yun Fan was somewhat dumbfounded, as he hadn't even prepared himself.
As expected, in the next moment, more than a dozen powerhouses arrived in a fury, because this Dao Prefecture was their territory.
Although the Pangu Continent was vast, even their Crimson Flame Dao Prefecture was only a small part of the world.
However, a rule was followed throughout the Pangu Continent: outsiders could not enter without the permission of the Dao Prefecture Lord.
Otherwise, it would be considered a provocation and a declaration of war. Of course, this rule did not apply to top experts like the former First God and Ning Tianxue.
Since Yun Fan had descended upon the Crimson Flame Dao Prefecture without permission, more than a dozen powerhouses had come.
Led by the Dao Prefecture Lord, they directly sealed off Yun Fan's surroundings.
They wanted to see who dared to cause trouble in the Crimson Flame Dao Prefecture.
At this moment, all the dozens of people released their killing intent, which put considerable pressure on Yun Fan, a martial artist who had just entered the Middle Three Realms.
However, upon seeing Yun Fan, these dozen people fled as if they had seen a ghost.
They couldn't help it; they hadn't expected that the pervert from before had returned.
"This..."
Yun Fan was extremely awkward. He had thought he was about to face a battle of uncertain outcome, but unexpectedly, the other party had chosen to retreat as soon as they appeared.
What in the world was going on?
Fortunately, with no danger, Yun Fan prepared to continue his journey. Unlike before, here, he was a stranger in a foreign land, so with every step he took, he didn't know what would happen next.
Unexpectedly, just as he was about to leave the Crimson Flame Dao Prefecture, a figure arrived once more.
Yun Fan had sensed the other party's aura before, and now with their arrival again, Yun Fan was very puzzled.
"First God, wait a moment!"
Fine! Yun Fan had thought others wouldn't recognize him, but unexpectedly, he was immediately identified as the First God.
He had intended to act discreetly on the Pangu Continent, but unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived, he was recognized.
He didn't even know what he would face after being recognized.
"Who are you?"
Yun Fan asked in confusion.
"It seems my guess was correct. You have indeed reincarnated and been reborn."
The other party smiled, very certain of his guess.
"How did you conclude that I was reborn?"
Yun Fan asked in confusion.
He said to Yun Fan, "If you hadn't reincarnated and been reborn, then you wouldn't have forgiven us for releasing our killing intent towards you earlier!"
"Is the First God that overbearing?"
"More overbearing than you can imagine!"
He explained the situation to Yun Fan, "Also, you have only just stepped into the Middle Three Realms, so I am even more certain that you have indeed reincarnated and been reborn!"
"I haven't offended you before, have I?"
Yun Fan asked awkwardly.
The other party said, "Of course not. It's just that we have seen you and know your name is too famous, so we instinctively fear you!"
As he explained, he introduced himself, "First God, my name is True Lord Xuan Yan. I am the Sect Master of the Scarlet Flame Sect. You are welcome to visit our Scarlet Flame Sect! Please!"
Yun Fan didn't know the true situation of the Pangu Continent anyway, so he agreed. It was a good opportunity to inquire and avoid blindly offending someone. If he went to an old rival's place, it would be dangerous.