This day, Yun Fan began to reactivate the formation of the First God. Back when he went to Pangu Continent, it was a grand affair, thinking he would achieve great things.
Then return home in glory.
Unexpectedly, the blow came so quickly. This was a scene Yun Fan could never have imagined.
However, in Ning Tianxue's view, Yun Fan was bound to return dejected, as she had foreseen it long ago.
Otherwise, she would not have chosen to live in seclusion.
In this era, she had no desire to participate in the opportunities of the Upper Three Realms, for she knew that as long as hearts were restless, that opportunity would never come.
At this moment, Yun Fan activated the defensive formation, returning the Final Era to a state of temporary safety.
But he did not know if there would be danger in the long run.
In any case, everything seemed fraught with too many variables at present.
At this, Yun Fan asked Ning Tianxue, "I really want to know, who is secretly plotting all this? To let darkness run rampant like this?"
The more Yun Fan thought about it, the angrier he became. He had been slandered as an emissary of darkness.
This was something Yun Fan had never anticipated.
At this, Ning Tianxue said, "Pangu Divine Palace!"
"What kind of force is that?"
The name sounded very imposing, but Yun Fan seemed not to have heard of it. Of course, this did not mean they were not famous.
It was just that at his level, he could not reach them yet. This was the harsh reality.
Ning Tianxue said, "Pangu Divine Palace has a very ancient origin. They are the absolute rulers of Pangu Continent. Only those who have reached my level of strength are qualified to know of Pangu Divine Palace. No one below my realm is qualified to know!"
This was Ning Tianxue's answer. It was known that even Qin Ying seemed to have only just come into contact with Pangu Divine Palace.
"So powerful?"
Yun Fan was deeply moved.
"Of course!"
Ning Tianxue said, "If we calculate it, my master has also joined Pangu Divine Palace. I just don't know how terrifying his strength has grown to over these years!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was moved again. Indeed, this was where the powerhouses gathered.
"Does no one dare to challenge their authority?"
Yun Fan asked curiously.
He wanted to know if anyone dared to provoke such an imposing force.
Ning Tianxue replied, "Yes, and that person is you!"
"Me?"
Yun Fan could not believe he would ever be so powerful, so it seemed highly unlikely to him.
But Ning Tianxue continued, "In your previous life, you refused the overtures of Pangu Divine Palace. Then, Pangu Divine Palace sent three strong individuals to hunt you down, but you killed them all, one by one, becoming one of the most untouchable beings in Pangu Continent!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan's blood boiled. He never expected to be so powerful. It far exceeded his expectations.
"That overbearing? To hunt me down if I refuse to join?"
Yun Fan looked at Ning Tianxue in shock.
"Of course! That is the way Pangu Divine Palace operates!"
Ning Tianxue said, "Not joining them means becoming their enemy! You understand the implications, don't you?"
Yun Fan quickly nodded, stating that he understood perfectly.
"So, I don't understand, why do they tolerate the rampant spread of darkness? Don't they know what it means to nurture a tiger that will bring disaster?"
This was something Yun Fan could not fathom.
Ning Tianxue said, "It's right that you don't understand, because they want to use the darkness to break through the Upper Three Realms! And then eliminate the darkness! Of course, this is all just my guess!"
"That's twisted!"
Yun Fan said, "Now I finally understand what it means for all beings to be like ants in their eyes!"
"It's good that you understand!"
Ning Tianxue said, "The truth is far more cruel than you imagine. I was puzzled before, but now I think I understand. The Eight Ghosts of Tianzhou might also be their doing!"
Yun Fan was truly speechless upon hearing this. To destroy his own homeland just to achieve the illusory Upper Three Realms!
Was it all worth it?
Clearly, in Yun Fan's opinion, it was not.
However, everyone has their own aspirations. Just as the Yun Fan of the previous era disdained to join Pangu Divine Palace, so too did the Yun Fan of this era.
At this, Ning Tianxue said, "I guess they have already discovered your identity. They will likely deal with you next!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan felt immense pressure.
"So, will you help me?"
Yun Fan looked at Ning Tianxue pitifully. After all, he only had Qin Ying and Ning Tianxue, two powerful figures, by his side.
If Ning Tianxue did not help him, he would be in a completely passive position.
Ning Tianxue replied, "That depends on your sincerity!"
"What sincerity?"
Yun Fan felt that Ning Tianxue's words had a hidden meaning.
Ning Tianxue said, "My sister is in seclusion and has encountered a bottleneck. So, at this time, she needs you to help her break through."
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan instantly understood what she meant.
"And you will agree to help me then?"
Yun Fan felt that this was too simple.
Ning Tianxue sneered, "Of course, it's not that simple. I want you to agree to the first request. As for the subsequent requests, I'll decide later!"
Yun Fan understood immediately. As long as he agreed to Ning Tianxue's first request and handled it well, it would be enough.
Ning Tianxue would not abandon him.
However, at this moment, Yun Fan still had a question.
"Does your sister know about this?"
"No!"
Ning Tianxue said, "I haven't discussed it with her, which is why I need you to take the initiative to help her!"
"What if she disagrees?"
Yun Fan asked awkwardly. In his opinion, Ning Tianxue's move was a bit forceful.
But Ning Tianxue stated directly, "You are not in a position to bargain with me. If I become unhappy, I might banish you again!"
Being banished now would be a death sentence for him.
Yun Fan quickly replied, "I will try my best!"
"Also, you must ensure that she does not hate you. If she cannot get past it emotionally, then it will not be considered complete!"
Ning Tianxue added another difficult task for Yun Fan.
For Yun Fan, this request was too difficult to fulfill. However, at this moment, he seemed to have no other choice.
Helplessly, he agreed.
"Sister, I'm sorry. I'm not ready yet, so I'll have to experiment on you first!"
After Yun Fan left, Ning Tianxue sneered. Indeed, she was the ultimate schemer.
...
As night fell, Yun Fan arrived at Ning Shuangxue's secluded cultivation place.
"What are you doing here?"
Ning Shuangxue was startled. She did not expect Yun Fan to suddenly appear. She was currently at a bottleneck in her cultivation.
Every day was agonizing, so she had not come out of seclusion and did not know Yun Fan had returned.
At this, Yun Fan was a little embarrassed. He hesitated and was about to explain, but Ning Shuangxue seemed unwilling to listen.
Therefore, at this moment, Yun Fan said directly, "Fairy, I have a reason for being here!"
"What reason?"
Ning Shuangxue asked, confused.
Yun Fan said, "I like you!"
"What did you say?"
Ning Shuangxue was startled. She never expected that the usually unreliable Yun Fan would speak so frivolously.
At this moment, it was impossible for her not to be angry.
"I said I like you!"
Yun Fan repeated directly. Although he really wanted to say that this was Ning Tianxue's idea, he couldn't.
But he couldn't, because Ning Tianxue had warned him not to say it was Ning Tianxue's idea, so Yun Fan had to bear the blame.
He bore his own burden.
"You're crazy!"
Ning Shuangxue's face turned furious.
"I'm not crazy!"
Yun Fan said, "Fairy, you are the one I care about most. That's why I came to confess my feelings to you today!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Shuangxue's heart was once again shocked. She felt as if the world was spinning around her.
"Leave, leave!"
Ning Shuangxue shouted angrily, "If you don't leave, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Even she did not expect that one day she would be teased.
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan hugged her waist and said, "If I leave, will you really bear to see me go?"
"You..."
"Let go of me!"
Ning Shuangxue struggled to break free, and her struggle was different from Qin Ying's.
Qin Ying was half-hearted, never having intended to resist.
But Ning Shuangxue was different. She was truly resisting! Unfortunately, she could not resist Yun Fan, and it was impossible not to be upset.
Yun Fan chuckled, "Since I've finally got you, how could I let you go, my beautiful one!"
Ning Shuangxue was so angry she almost died.
But for some reason, a flicker of unwarranted anticipation arose in her heart.
This was also something Ning Shuangxue could not understand.
At this, Yun Fan said, "I want you to be mine today!"
Ning Shuangxue was truly startled.
"How can you do this to my sister!"
Ning Shuangxue said anxiously. What would happen if her sister found out?
However, Yun Fan said, "She won't be angry even if she knows, because I understand her!"
Ning Shuangxue did not expect Yun Fan to be so resolute. At this moment, she stopped resisting.
Instead, she said, "Can you give me some time to consider? I can't accept this right now!"
It was a joke. Who could accept this under the circumstances?
But Yun Fan did not give Ning Shuangxue a chance to refuse.
If she refused, his mission would fail.
...
One night passed.
Ning Shuangxue cried.
"What's wrong?"
Yun Fan comforted her, "I know I was too impulsive, but I want to say that I will treat you well for the rest of my life! Rest assured!"
"Hmph!"
Ning Shuangxue snorted and bit Yun Fan.
"Ouch!"
Yun Fan let out a muffled groan, but at this moment, he could only endure it. Who had made him indebted to Ning Shuangxue?
At this, Ning Shuangxue cursed angrily, "You beast, I don't want you to be good to me!"
"Don't you like me being such a beast?"
Yun Fan said with a chuckle, "You know, last night, it was you..."
"Shut up!"
Ning Shuangxue quickly covered Yun Fan's mouth, preventing him from continuing. If he continued, it would be her who would lose face.
In Yun Fan's words, some people might be tough on the outside, but their bodies were honest.
"How am I supposed to face my sister!"
Ning Shuangxue knew that she could not forgive herself for doing something that betrayed her sister.
Yun Fan quickly said, "Don't worry! She won't be angry. You can be at ease about this!"
Despite saying this, Ning Shuangxue could not be at ease.
Therefore, she immediately said, "I want you to go and see my sister with me and explain this matter clearly. Otherwise, I will never forgive myself!"
"Uh..."
Yun Fan did not expect Ning Shuangxue to be so straightforward.
However, at this moment, he had to agree to Ning Shuangxue, otherwise, Ning Shuangxue would not be able to overcome her inner turmoil.
Therefore, he immediately accompanied Ning Shuangxue.
Although last night was very absurd, at this moment, Ning Shuangxue had to admit that her bottleneck had been broken.
Before, she had been stuck at the fourth realm of Heavenly Mandate.
But after last night, she had now broken through to the fifth realm of Heavenly Mandate.
However, at this moment, her mind was not on this, but on Ning Tianxue. She did not know how she would explain to her sister later.
It was all Yun Fan's fault. It was too sudden.
Therefore, she was completely unprepared.
As expected, at this moment, the two of them met Ning Tianxue.
The moment he saw Ning Tianxue, Yun Fan gave her a reassuring look.
The meaning was to tell Ning Tianxue that he had handled it.
Although Ning Tianxue was not entirely satisfied with Yun Fan's performance, since the task was completed, Yun Fan had passed.
"Sister, why are you with him?"
Ning Tianxue asked, confused.
Undoubtedly, at this moment, she was doing this intentionally. While appearing to know nothing, she actually had everything under control.
"Sister, I..."
Ning Shuangxue stammered for a long time, unable to utter a complete sentence. Therefore, she could only say to Yun Fan, "You explain!"
Yun Fan immediately stepped forward.
"Your sister and I are together now!"
Yun Fan said directly.
Ning Tianxue instantly understood the meaning.
"Sister, I'm sorry. I never expected it to come to this. If you hate me, then kill me!"
Ning Shuangxue was willing to take responsibility and did not let Yun Fan bear it alone. She was truly righteous.
"What?"
Ning Tianxue looked at them with feigned seriousness.
"You... you've made me so..."
At this moment, Ning Shuangxue knew that her sister would surely become angry. But since she and Yun Fan had made a mistake, what could she do even if they were angry?
"You've made me so gratified!"
The next moment, Ning Tianxue's tone suddenly changed.
She directly poked Yun Fan in the side, and although he was prepared, he did not expect Ning Tianxue to do it in such a way.
As for Ning Shuangxue, her eyes were filled with surprise.
She did not expect her sister to say something so shocking. She didn't know what she was talking about.
At this, Ning Tianxue immediately said to Yun Fan, "You go down first. I have something to say to my sister!"
"Oh!"
Yun Fan nodded and quickly slipped away. After all, his mission was complete, and the rest was for Ning Tianxue and Ning Shuangxue's private time.
"Sister, I know you feel guilty, but I want to tell you that it's unnecessary!"
"Why?"
Ning Shuangxue looked at Ning Tianxue in shock.
Ning Tianxue said, "Because we are twin flowers, what is mine has the right to be yours! Do you understand? Yun Fan is mine, so you also have the right..."
Upon hearing this, Ning Shuangxue was deeply shocked. She had expected her sister's scolding, but instead, she received her sister's comfort.
At this moment, her heavy heart was finally lifted.
"Sister, do you really think so?"
Ning Shuangxue asked in disbelief.
"Of course!"
Ning Tianxue said, "Sister, just rest assured! Have you found any clues for your breakthrough now?"
She changed the subject and shifted it to Ning Shuangxue's cultivation.
"I've already broken through!"
Ning Shuangxue said directly.
"What?"
This scene was indeed beyond Ning Tianxue's expectations. She had not held out much hope.
She had only asked Yun Fan to help her sister overcome this tribulation. She never expected that her sister would break through inadvertently.
Even Ning Tianxue had not anticipated this.
"He can bring you so many benefits?"
Ning Tianxue asked in shock.
"Sister, how do you know?"
Ning Shuangxue looked at Ning Tianxue curiously.
Instantly, Ning Tianxue realized her mistake and quickly amended, "I guessed. After all, I had been communicating with you, and you hadn't broken through!"
Only then did Ning Shuangxue not suspect anything.
"Sister, will you really not blame me in the future?"
Ning Shuangxue asked uncertainly. Now she wanted to kill Yun Fan, but strictly speaking, it wasn't entirely her fault.
After all, she had genuinely resisted.
"Of course not. Sister, just rest assured!"
Ning Tianxue comforted her.
"Mmm hmm!"
The two sisters finally let go of their grievances at this moment. Of course, this was only for Ning Shuangxue. As for Ning Tianxue, she was the instigator.
...
This day, Yun Fan was in seclusion. It wasn't just Ning Shuangxue who had gained something; he had also made significant gains.
Especially now, he had obtained half of the immortal destiny of the twin flowers.
For Yun Fan, this was an absolutely immense harvest, a harvest he dared not even imagine.
Therefore, at this moment, he did not idle around but seized the time to refine the immortal destiny. If there was a chance to break through to the realm of a powerhouse, he would not be so passive.
After he refined the immortal destiny, he had some insights, and perhaps he was not far from the realm of a powerhouse.
Of course, he knew he would break through to this realm eventually, it was only a matter of time.
What worried him most now was that he had not yet found a way to counteract it.
If he could not find a way to counteract the darkness, then after confronting the darkness, he would still end up defeated.
Although reality was cruel, there was no other way, because this was the truth.
After he sealed it again, he discovered that Huan Ye had not led the darkness.
At this moment, Yun Fan was inspired.
Since this barrier formation was originally created by the First God, it must contain the power of the First God within the formation.
If the First God could counteract it, then he only needed to analyze the power of the First God to find a clue.
Therefore, Yun Fan immediately entered the formation and deciphered the power of the First God.
After his analysis, he found that there was no other power, only the power of fighting against the heavens.
"How did he manage to counteract it?"
Yun Fan said in shock.
Because in his opinion, the power of the First God did not counteract the darkness either! But the First God had disrupted the darkness's plan.
Therefore, he believed that the First God could definitely counteract it, otherwise, how could he have the strength to disrupt the darkness's plan.
As for the even more ancient Lingwu Tianzun and Chunyang Tianzun, Yun Fan did not know what they relied on.
He could not verify it even if he wanted to.
Of course, compared to these two great figures who saved heaven and earth, even the First God was just a newcomer.
"Stop troubling yourself. I will tell you, there is no countermeasure, only direct confrontation and self-improvement, there is no other way!"
The next moment, an old man appeared. He was the one who had teleported Yun Fan away that day, but there was a mistake during the teleportation.
This caused Yun Fan to be teleported to the Lingwu Holy Land. Fortunately, he had taken Qin Ying, otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
"Old man, I was just looking for you to settle accounts. I didn't expect you to show up on your own!"
Yun Fan had no good feelings towards this old man now, because this old man had deeply harmed him once.
At this, the old man smiled at Yun Fan, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. Although the teleportation was wrong, it was also a destiny for you, wasn't it?"
Yun Fan rolled his eyes at him. Since he had suffered no loss, he would not bother with the old man for the time being.
"How could you come here?"
Yun Fan looked at the old man in shock. If even this old man could pass through the barrier, it meant that the barrier was as good as useless.
"Don't misunderstand!"
He explained to Yun Fan, "My name is Void Old Man, so I can come and go as I please!"
"So that's how it is!"
Yun Fan asked, "I really want to know, what are you doing here?"
Upon hearing this, Void Old Man said to Yun Fan, "Because of the mistake last time, I specifically came to enlighten you!"
"Alright, what did you mean just now when you said it could only be a direct confrontation?"
Yun Fan asked Void Old Man.
Void Old Man said, "That is to say, as of now, there is no force that can counteract the darkness. You can only rely on improving your own strength and confronting the darkness directly. Do you understand?"
"That cruel?"
Yun Fan asked, "Even Chunyang Tianzun and Lingwu Tianzun could only confront it directly!"
"That's right!"
Void Old Man smiled, "I lived through their era, so based on my observation, they also confronted it directly until they annihilated each other!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan felt that reality was even crueler.
"Where does this darkness come from outside the heavens? Why is it so terrifying?"
Yun Fan asked in disbelief.
"Who told you the darkness comes from outside the heavens?"
Void Old Man said to Yun Fan, "There is nothing left outside the heavens. The darkness comes from Pangu Continent! It originates from Pangu Continent!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was deeply moved. He never expected the truth to be so cruel.
"Are you sure?"
"Do you think I would lie to you?"
Void Old Man smiled and said, "This is the doubt I want to resolve for you. Instead of constantly seeking a countermeasure, it is better to improve yourself!"
"I understand!"
Yun Fan said, "But I don't fully understand. Are you here just to tell me this?"
"Isn't this enough?"
Void Old Man felt that Yun Fan was somewhat excessive.
Yun Fan said, "Of course not enough. I need your help!"
"Help you with what?"
Void Old Man asked, confused.
"Help me break through!"
This was Yun Fan's request.
"Little friend, I don't seem to have any reason to help you!"
Void Old Man smiled and said, "Besides, breaking through can only be done by yourself. I really cannot help you much!"
This was his way of dealing with Yun Fan's greed, which was to play dumb when he understood perfectly.
Yun Fan was very speechless. This old fellow really had no intention of helping him.
Therefore, Yun Fan said, "Forget it. I wasn't expecting you to help me much anyway. At worst, I'll just give up!"
Upon hearing this, Void Old Man was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped. He had high hopes for Yun Fan.
When Yun Fan was still the First God, he already knew that the First God would be the savior of an era.
His future achievements would even surpass those of Lingwu Tianzun and Chunyang Tianzun. In fact, the First God had not disappointed him.
In the previous era, he had dealt with the darkness that arrived prematurely, and he had barely managed to save an era.
Now that the First God had been reborn as Yun Fan, whether it was him or the First God, they both believed that the reborn Yun Fan would definitely surpass the achievements of the First God.
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan had given up just as the confrontation was beginning. This would not do.
Therefore, he could only say to Yun Fan, "Are you interested in the power of darkness?"
"The power of darkness?"
Yun Fan looked at Void Old Man in disbelief. He felt that Void Old Man was even more reckless than him.
He was actually thinking about the power of darkness. Even Yun Fan dared not dabble in the power of darkness!
"That's right!"
Void Old Man said, "When you were the First God, you imprisoned a group of dark beings. If you are interested in the power of darkness, I can take you to try it. Perhaps it will work!"
"What if it doesn't work?"
Yun Fan began to inquire about the consequences.
Void Old Man said, "If it doesn't work, then you might fall into darkness and become part of it. At that time, no one will wrong you anymore!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was greatly alarmed.
After considering it, he said to Void Old Man, "How will we know if we don't try! So, I've decided to try!"
This was Yun Fan's answer.
Although there might be dangers and uncertainties involved, for Yun Fan, he had no other choice.
He had to break through to the realm of a powerhouse in a short period. He absolutely could not fall too far behind Huan Ye, otherwise, it would be very disadvantageous for his future confrontations.
"I knew I didn't misjudge you!"
Void Old Man praised Yun Fan, "You are indeed a heaven-blessed prodigy with great courage! Let's go, I'll take you to do something big!"
It must be said that although he looked like an immortal being, at this moment, Void Old Man was no different from a bandit leader.
Soon, led by Void Old Man, Yun Fan and he arrived at a hidden forbidden area.
Outside the forbidden area, Yun Fan could feel the familiar power of darkness, as if it was unwilling and roaring. It wanted to break through the seal, but the seal was as solid as rock.
At this, Void Old Man said to Yun Fan, "This is your masterpiece from your previous life. I think you will be very familiar with it!"
"Mmm hmm!"
Indeed, it was very familiar, as if he had sealed it himself just yesterday.
"Back then, I witnessed you personally seal a rather significant dark figure. Now, a century has passed, and you meet again!"
Void Old Man said, "Are you ready? I plan to teleport you into it, so you can spar with him, confront him, and even refine his dark power for your own use!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was truly startled. "Not outside?"
"Of course not outside!"
Void Old Man said, "Outside, how can you confront him, let alone refine him!"
Without knowing the gap between the two sides, Yun Fan dared not act rashly at this moment.
But Void Old Man whispered in his ear, "You don't need to worry at all. Even if you are not his match, I can instantly teleport you out. Don't forget, I am the omnipotent Void Old Man!"
Under Void Old Man's instigation, Yun Fan decided to take a gamble. Yes, even if he failed, Void Old Man would be there to catch him.
He had nothing to fear.
Thus, he said to Void Old Man, "This will be my renewed trust in you. I hope you will not let me down again this time, otherwise, it will truly cost me my life!"
"Little friend, please rest assured. I do things with certainty!"
Void Old Man strongly guaranteed. Yun Fan had no doubts about this. If Void Old Man tricked him again, he would truly be heartless.
Therefore, under Void Old Man's arrangement, Yun Fan entered the dark world within the seal.
When Yun Fan had completely entered, Void Old Man's expression changed.
"Oh no, I forgot to leave a trace on him!"
Void Old Man apologized profusely. Without leaving a trace on Yun Fan, it meant he could not catch him if he fell into trouble.
If Yun Fan knew that Void Old Man had inadvertently tricked him again, he would probably tear Void Old Man to pieces.
This old fellow, was he addicted to tricking him?
Thinking of having tricked Yun Fan again, Void Old Man immediately fled. After all, as long as Yun Fan could not find him, it would not count as him having tricked Yun Fan.
Meanwhile, Yun Fan had arrived in the darkness, and upon sensing the powerful aura of his opponent, Yun Fan got scared.
This was nowhere near what he could resist.
Therefore, he quickly contacted Void Old Man, but unexpectedly, there was no response. Yun Fan's vision instantly darkened, and he was almost so angry that he died.