Yun Fan had initially thought that the arrivals were allies of Huan Ye, as Huan Ye had summoned several powerful allies before attacking the Final Era.
However, the newcomers were not Huan Ye's allies but the three patriarchs of the Ye family, from first to third. They were the pinnacle of the Ye family.
It was precisely because of them that the Ye family had become one of the overlords of the Pangu Continent.
"Boy, you dare to kill the hope of my Ye family. I will not let you go today, no matter what!"
The First Patriarch roared in anger.
Yun Fan sneered, "As if you would let me go if I didn't kill Huan Ye! Your Ye family is the vanguard of darkness, destined to be a target of public criticism!"
"Hahahaha!"
The Second Patriarch burst into laughter, "You're overthinking it. It's no secret that my Ye family is the vanguard of darkness, but have you ever heard of my Ye family being besieged!"
"In this era, everyone yearns for the legendary realm. Who has the time to bother with my Ye family's affairs? It is you, who repeatedly oppose my Ye family, that are overestimating yourself!"
The Third Patriarch cursed in anger.
The deceased Huan Ye was his son.
Therefore, he harbored an unforgettable hatred for Yun Fan.
At this moment, Yun Fan said coldly, "It was your Ye family that slandered and targeted me first. Otherwise, who would bother being enemies with your Ye family!"
This was the truth for Yun Fan. His sole objective was to become stronger. It was only when the grudges of the previous era entangled him that he was drawn into the conflict.
Since fate decreed it, he would embrace it. If destiny willed him to be an enemy of darkness, then so be it.
The First Patriarch said dismissively, "Words are useless. You will surely die today!"
The First Patriarch was the type who acted decisively and spoke little. Without delay, he launched a fierce assault on Yun Fan.
Bang!
After one exchange, both retreated, but it was undeniable that Yun Fan was at a significant disadvantage.
The gap between them was too vast.
The Third Patriarch unleashed his full power. Indeed, he wanted to avenge Huan Ye, so he attacked with the utmost ferocity.
However, in his duel with Yun Fan, he lost his composure and failed to defeat Yun Fan in the first instance.
Yun Fan knew he couldn't prolong the fight; he had to leave quickly, as the three patriarchs were all supreme beings.
He was no match for one of them, let alone three.
Of course, he was confident he could handle or even escape from one, but facing three was a situation beyond redemption.
To this end, Yun Fan immediately activated the means left by the Void Elder.
Unexpectedly, the Second Patriarch chuckled sinisterly, "Boy, I admit you have some skills, but you can't escape!"
"What do you mean?"
Yun Fan discovered then that his escape route had been severed by the Second Patriarch.
"How is this possible?"
Yun Fan was greatly startled.
He hadn't expected the Second Patriarch to discover his escape method in advance.
"No one understands the laws of the void better than I do. I have not only cut off your escape route but also sealed your location. Even those who wish to help you cannot reach you!"
Yun Fan trembled. This meant that the Void Elder was currently unaware of his location and predicament.
For Yun Fan, this situation was somewhat despairing.
At this moment, the three approached Yun Fan.
"Boy, do you still think you can escape now?"
The three Ye family patriarchs were exceedingly arrogant, for they held the absolute advantage.
If they didn't kill Yun Fan now, they vowed they wouldn't be human.
Yun Fan said, "It is rather embarrassing for the three of you to deal with me alone. Although I was the First God, that was in the previous era. In this era, I am considered part of the younger generation!"
"So, what do you want to do?"
The three looked at Yun Fan with disdain, eager to see what tricks he had up his sleeve.
Yun Fan said, "Would you be willing to fight me one-on-one!"
"I'll do it!"
The Third Patriarch declared imposingly. He was already determined to avenge his son, Huan Ye, and wanted to be the one to kill his enemy.
Although the other two patriarchs considered this an unwise choice, none of them stopped the Third Patriarch.
Yun Fan was already like a fish in a barrel, so they had no concern about his escape.
"Very well!"
Yun Fan said, "Your son was killed by me, and you will die by my hand!"
"Do you still genuinely believe you are the First God of yesteryear?"
The next moment, the Third Patriarch charged at Yun Fan, exhibiting the full power of a supreme being.
Clearly, he had not reached the peak of his cultivation. For Yun Fan, a martial artist who had just entered the supreme realm, the pressure was not overwhelming.
Therefore, at this point, he focused his attacks on the Third Patriarch.
The two battled in the void, exchanging blows. Clearly, neither could gain the upper hand.
Perhaps this was due to their comparable strength.
"How is this possible?"
The First and Second Patriarchs were shocked. They had assumed that the Third Patriarch would easily defeat Yun Fan.
However, Yun Fan's displayed strength greatly astonished them. If Yun Fan were to advance further, would he be able to duel them one-on-one?
Fortunately, they had managed to corner Yun Fan today. Otherwise, the consequences of letting him escape would have been unimaginable.
The Third Patriarch grew even angrier. Although Yun Fan had not gained an advantage, he had not fallen behind either.
Regardless of the methods he employed, Yun Fan was able to match him equally.
"Boy, do you think you can compare to me? Dream on!"
The next moment, the Third Patriarch unleashed his strongest dark power, elevating himself to an extreme state.
Clearly, he was serious. Any other martial artist witnessing this would have been terrified.
Facing the empowered Third Patriarch, resistance seemed futile.
However, for Yun Fan, this presented a golden opportunity.
If the Third Patriarch did not utilize his dark power, Yun Fan would be on the defensive at every turn. But with the Third Patriarch using his dark power, Yun Fan declared that he would take control of the battlefield from this moment on.
As expected, at this moment, Yun Fan's new generation of Heaven-Fighting power descended, piercing through the Third Patriarch's darkness.
It utterly suppressed the Third Patriarch's dark power.
"What?"
The Third Patriarch was startled. He had expected his moment of glory to arrive, and defeating Yun Fan to be effortless.
Unexpectedly, he had been tricked. Yun Fan indeed seemed to possess the ability to counter darkness.
"Quickly retract your darkness! Fight him with your original strength!"
The First and Second Patriarchs quickly advised.
The Third Patriarch immediately withdrew his dark power, but it was too late. Yun Fan's Heaven-Fighting runes had already begun to burn.
"Ah!"
The Third Patriarch let out a pained roar, "Don't let him activate his power!"
The First and Second Patriarchs realized they had gone too far. They simultaneously attacked, intending to stop Yun Fan.
Of course, killing Yun Fan would be even better.
Unexpectedly, a void power sealed the Second Patriarch in place.
"Void Elder!"
Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief, having worried that the Void Elder was unreliable and wouldn't find them.
To his surprise, the Void Elder was exceptionally dependable this time, arriving at the critical moment.
Although he had tied up the Second Patriarch, there was still the First Patriarch, which posed a considerable challenge for Yun Fan.
Even the First Patriarch alone was capable of suppressing him.
At this moment, outside the void, an unfamiliar power descended, blocking the First Patriarch's attack.
This bought Yun Fan sufficient time and space to deal with the Third Patriarch.
"Who?"
The First Patriarch was furious. If not for this unexpected power, he would have already successfully killed Yun Fan.
He hadn't expected this sudden appearance to completely derail his plan.
The next moment, a figure appeared.
"Pangu Divine Palace, Fourth Palace Master!"
The newcomer was a man. His era was so ancient that he had even forgotten his own name.
Therefore, from then on, he abandoned his name and kept only a codename: the Fourth Palace Master.
Upon the Fourth Palace Master's appearance, both the First and Second Patriarchs showed expressions of shock.
They were not surprised by the Void Elder joining the battle, but what was the meaning of the Fourth Palace Master's involvement?
Had the Pangu Divine Palace also begun to act, to suppress the darkness?
At this moment, the First Patriarch asked, "Are you here to protect him?"
"Indeed!"
The Fourth Palace Master stated, "I will protect him today! No one can stop me!"
Yun Fan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. Had the Pangu Divine Palace realized the gravity of the situation and begun to deal with the darkness?
At this moment, the First Patriarch said, "You can protect him, but you must make him stop. Otherwise, my third brother will be doomed!"
The First Patriarch did not contest with full force, as the Pangu Divine Palace's standing was not something ordinary individuals could deter.
Therefore, at this moment, he had to compromise to save the Third Patriarch.
Unexpectedly, the Fourth Palace Master directly replied, "His actions are his own affair, unrelated to me. My purpose is to prevent you from killing him!"
"You..."
The First Patriarch was enraged. He hadn't expected the other party to be so unreasonable.
Thus, he could only place his hope on the Second Patriarch.
However, the Second Patriarch was already locked in a battle of wits with the Void Elder. Both were masters of void power; one was the progenitor, the other had wielded it to its peak.
Therefore, at this moment, neither yielded to the other. It was impossible for the Second Patriarch to breach the Void Elder's defenses.
"Second Brother, First Brother, save me!"
The Third Patriarch let out a desperate scream.
But the other two were powerless and could only watch as he was slowly refined by Yun Fan.
"I wish to know, does this represent your personal stance, or the stance of the Pangu Divine Palace?"
The First Patriarch questioned directly.
If it was merely his personal opinion, then he would intervene to save his third brother. If it represented the entire Pangu Divine Palace, then even he would not dare to act.
The Fourth Palace Master replied directly, "It represents my personal stance!"
"Since it is your personal stance, then I am truly sorry. Today, I must intervene!"
With that, the First Patriarch stepped forward, preparing to unleash his full power.
The Fourth Palace Master did not budge. A battle between two supreme beings seemed imminent.
At this peculiar juncture, a voice echoed,
"Fourth brother, do not meddle. Come back!"
This voice originated from afar, yet it clearly conveyed the Pangu Divine Palace's attitude.
The Fourth Palace Master's expression became grim. He couldn't understand why the Pangu Divine Palace would stand by and watch the rise of darkness without intervening.
Had the Pangu Divine Palace truly intended to let darkness return?
He had chosen to protect Yun Fan now because he saw hope for the Pangu Continent in him. He sensed that this wave of darkness might be different.
And Yun Fan might be the one destined to break this fate.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, the Third Palace Master intervened, ordering him to stop.
Consequently, he immediately said, "Third Brother, I cannot let him kill the First God!"
"This is the will of the Eldest and Second Brothers. Are you going to defy them?"
At this moment, the Third Palace Master's tone was stern.
Although the four Palace Masters of Pangu Divine Palace addressed each other as brothers, their relationship was merely nominal.
In reality, their bond was not that strong, and they often went centuries without seeing each other.
The Fourth Palace Master hesitated.
But the First Patriarch could no longer wait.
"Fourth Palace Master, are you defying the Pangu Divine Palace's decision? If you step aside now, I will pretend this never happened!"
The First Patriarch warned.
"It seems you are threatening me?"
The Fourth Palace Master shot the First Patriarch a cold glance.
The First Patriarch quickly replied, "I wouldn't dare!"
"Hmph!"
The Fourth Palace Master snorted. He knew he had done all he could. The rest depended on Yun Fan's ability to turn the tide.
Thus, at this moment, he chose to retreat.
"Hahahaha!"
The First Patriarch roared with laughter. Yun Fan's demise was imminent.
"Not good!"
The Void Elder's expression changed. He tried to break free and stall the First Patriarch, but the Second Patriarch had him firmly in his sights.
The Second Patriarch said, "Void Elder, I am your opponent. Do not be distracted while fighting me!"
Just as the First Patriarch was making his full effort to rescue his brother, a deafening explosion occurred. The Third Patriarch was instantly annihilated.
Facing Yun Fan, who possessed absolute mastery over him, it was remarkable that he had lasted this long.
But ultimately, death was inevitable. To his dying moment, he couldn't believe he had been destroyed by a junior.
Although Yun Fan's predecessor was the First God, Yun Fan himself could only be considered a junior now.
"You court death!"
The First Patriarch unleashed his full power, attacking Yun Fan. Even if his third brother was dead, he would kill Yun Fan to accompany him.
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan retaliated with a single strike.
Boom!
This time, the situation was not one-sided. Yun Fan's strength was evident.
After refining the Third Patriarch, his strength had increased further.
Therefore, even facing the First Patriarch now, he was completely unfazed.
"How can you grow so quickly?"
The First Patriarch looked at Yun Fan in disbelief. He hadn't imagined that in such a short time, Yun Fan would possess the strength to rival him.
This was intolerable.
Yun Fan sneered, "I can not only suppress darkness, but I can also absorb it. You underestimated me!"
"What?"
Both the First and Second Patriarchs were shocked.
"I don't believe you have such rapid growth!"
The next moment, the First Patriarch attacked again. Perhaps Yun Fan's moment of brilliance was fleeting.
However, after dozens of exchanges, the First Patriarch discovered that Yun Fan's brilliance was not a single moment but countless ones.
Indeed, Yun Fan had matured.
After absorbing the Third Patriarch's power, his strength had reached the late stage of the Sixth Realm.
He was only one step away from the peak.
Therefore, even facing a peak expert like the First Patriarch, he could remain undefeated. If he were also at his peak, what was the First Patriarch in comparison?
The First Patriarch couldn't believe that Yun Fan had risen to prominence right under his nose.
If not for the Fourth Palace Master's intervention, this situation would not have arisen. Thus, it was impossible for him not to be enraged.
"Come! Fight me again!"
Yun Fan taunted. After being so timid for so long, it was time to strike with full force.
"Young friend, there's no need to provoke further, as we dare not."
Just then, the Void Elder chuckled.
Knowing they couldn't defeat Yun Fan, any fool would not continue fighting.
Because continuing to fight would easily deplete their strength and might lead to other unforeseen circumstances. For these two reasons alone, the First Patriarch dared not gamble.
"Damn it!"
The Second Patriarch was also filled with rage. He had believed victory was within their grasp today, only to have both his son and himself annihilated by Yun Fan.
The critical issue was that they were now helpless against Yun Fan.
At this moment, Yun Fan arrogantly declared, "Since you two are not fighting, I will depart openly. I have no time to waste here!"
"You..."
The two gnashed their teeth in hatred for Yun Fan, but they were powerless against him. They could only watch Yun Fan and the Void Elder depart at their leisure.
After all, they had more important matters than killing Yun Fan: unlocking the darkness as quickly as possible and plunging the world into darkness once more.
At that time, it would not be too late to kill Yun Fan.
After the two departed, the Void Elder said, "Young friend, I did not set you up this time!"
"Senior, you truly did not set me up this time. Thank you for your help!"
Yun Fan expressed his gratitude, the past grievances with the Void Elder completely dissipated.
The elder had indeed tricked him twice, but he had helped him at the critical moment.
Therefore, the past offenses were balanced out.
"No need for pleasantries! I am truly happy to see you grow!"
The Void Elder said, "Once you advance further, you will be comparable to the First God of your previous life!"
"No, you should surpass him. Because he did not possess the ability to suppress darkness, whereas you do!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was immensely pleased. Having lived under the First God's arrangements his entire life, this was the moment of his impending triumph.
It was impossible for him not to be happy.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "All of this is thanks to your arrangements, Senior!"
"No, no, no. This is your opportunity and your strength. No one can take that away from you!"
The Void Elder was surprised by Yun Fan's newfound politeness, which exceeded his expectations.
"I never expected the Fourth Palace Master to save me!"
This was something Yun Fan could never have foreseen. It appeared the Pangu Divine Palace's stance was ambiguous.
The Void Elder said, "He is the only Palace Master I truly respect!"
"What do you mean?"
Yun Fan looked at the Void Elder in confusion.
The Void Elder explained, "Because the Fourth Palace Master's origins are ancient, and by calculation, he is the father of a certain individual!"
"Who?"
"The father of Dao Yue Heavenly Venerate!"
Yun Fan's heart trembled upon hearing this. Dao Yue Heavenly Venerate had also been a savior of his era, preceding Chunyang Heavenly Venerate and Lingwu Heavenly Venerate.
This contrast surprised Yun Fan. The entire cultivation world was almost a case of fathers passing on their legacy to their sons.
Unexpectedly, this Fourth Palace Master was the opposite.
The son was powerful, and the father inherited.
"It was precisely because of Dao Yue Heavenly Venerate's rise that the Fourth Palace Master joined the Pangu Divine Palace!"
The Void Elder stated, "In the Pangu Divine Palace, he is considered a solitary clean stream, yet he is constantly restricted. For several eras, he has intervened to assist those who suppressed darkness, but to no avail!"
"That cannot be said entirely,"
Yun Fan replied, "This time, he did help me. Otherwise, my survival would have been questionable!"
"So, what are your plans now?"
The Void Elder inquired of Yun Fan.
In terms of strength, Yun Fan could now move relatively freely.
"Go home!"
Yun Fan stated decisively.
"You're not going to suppress the darkness anymore?"
The Void Elder was dumbfounded. He had expected Yun Fan to suppress the darkness, but instead, he was going home.
Yun Fan explained, "I will deal with suppressing the darkness after I become stronger. For now, I must go home. Of course, seeking revenge is also within reason!"
"What do you mean?"
The Void Elder looked at Yun Fan, confused.
"Senior, I need you to escort my clone home. It must be done conspicuously, yet without drawing attention!"
This was Yun Fan's intention.
"Then what will you do?"
The Void Elder asked, slightly guessing Yun Fan's intentions but unsure.
"I will kill the First and Second Patriarchs! They provoked me, and they must die!"
This was Yun Fan's resolute stance.
Upon hearing this, the Void Elder fully understood Yun Fan's plan.
He immediately said to Yun Fan, "No problem, I will ensure this is handled flawlessly!"
This was his promise to Yun Fan.
"Mm!"
Yun Fan nodded. The First and Second Patriarchs would never have anticipated him turning back.
Thus, with the Void Elder's assistance, Yun Fan's clone, under a veil of secrecy, returned to the Final Era.
On that very day, Yun Fan became the target of widespread condemnation. The people had not yet awakened to the truth and still believed that Yun Fan, by killing the hero Huan Ye, was a harbinger of darkness.
The Void Elder was speechless. He seemed to understand why Yun Fan was no longer concerned with suppressing the darkness.
It was because these slumbering masses were not worthy.
Yun Fan could be a hero, and he could be slandered, but he would never be a saint.
Even his dealings with the Ye family were not for the sake of suppressing darkness but purely for revenge.
On that same day, the Second Patriarch of the Ye family headed towards a dark stronghold.
However, as he traveled, he sensed something was amiss. He could traverse countless worlds in a single step, yet he found himself circling back to his starting point.
"What is happening?"
The Second Patriarch appeared puzzled. If he hadn't noticed this anomaly, his intelligence would have been questionable.
At this moment, Yun Fan appeared.
"It's you!"
The Second Patriarch was instantly shocked. Hadn't Yun Fan returned? How was he here again?
His eyes were filled with deep astonishment.
Yun Fan said, "Surprised? You provoked me, and you think I would simply withdraw!"
"You..."
The Second Patriarch was nearly choked with anger. It was true that they had provoked Yun Fan, but Yun Fan had not only retaliated but also inflicted heavy losses on the Ye family.
Now, Yun Fan was completely treating himself as the victim.
"So, you ambushed me, intending to kill me?"
The Second Patriarch asked coldly.
"Precisely!"
Yun Fan declared, "Not just you, but the First Patriarch as well. I will not let either of you off!"
This was Yun Fan's unwavering attitude.
"I doubt you have the strength for that!"
The Second Patriarch said coldly, "Do you truly believe you are invincible after a slight increase in strength? In the eyes of peak experts like myself, you are nothing!"
"That is of no importance!"
Yun Fan replied coldly, "As long as I can kill you, that's all that matters!"
"Arrogance!"
Enraged, the Second Patriarch unleashed a powerful strike towards Yun Fan, simultaneously employing the laws of time and space.
Because both of these supreme profundities were contained within the void, he was confident that as long as he did not unleash his dark power, Yun Fan would have no chance of victory.
"Interesting!"
Despite being obstructed by these restraints, Yun Fan's strength remained formidable, completely unfettered.
He engaged the Second Patriarch in an earth-shattering duel.
The Second Patriarch was astonished by Yun Fan's monstrous strength, which was suppressing him.
This was something he had never anticipated.
After deciphering the laws of the void, Yun Fan's full-powered strike repelled the Second Patriarch.
This was the first time he had gained the upper hand in his battles with the Second Patriarch.
In his fury, the Second Patriarch prepared to escape using the laws of the void, but before he could, the Void Elder had already revealed the sealing secret art to Yun Fan.
Thus, shortly after the Second Patriarch fled, he reappeared before Yun Fan.
"Hi, we meet again!"
Yun Fan sneered disdainfully.
"You court death!"
The Second Patriarch, in a fit of rage, attacked Yun Fan with all his might. No matter what, he could not allow Yun Fan to continue his arrogance.
Therefore, facing such immense power, their duel would undoubtedly be one of the most spectacular duels of this era.
Such a battle was only seen during the intense competition for resources in the Upper Three Realms.
Although the Second Patriarch was suppressed by Yun Fan, his strength was undeniable. Without resorting to his dark power, Yun Fan found it difficult to exploit his weaknesses.
Killing him was likely impossible.
Facing the Second Patriarch, whose defenses were like a turtle's shell, Yun Fan felt utterly helpless. Since he couldn't find a weakness, he decided to force the Second Patriarch to use his dark power.
Even a sliver of an opportunity was all he needed to win.
Under Yun Fan's relentless assault, the Second Patriarch saw through Yun Fan's intentions. Therefore, he chose not to engage Yun Fan head-on.
If the First Patriarch discovered this, they could join forces to overwhelm Yun Fan, guaranteeing his death.
As the stalemate persisted, the Fourth Palace Master reappeared. Previously, he had offered overt assistance; this time, his help was clandestine.
A wave of power swept from afar.
The Second Patriarch's expression changed. He was occupied blocking Yun Fan's attack from the front, leaving him with no defenses from behind.
Thus, he was forced to unleash his dark power to block the incoming force from behind. Unexpectedly, this very decision created an opportunity for Yun Fan.
Consequently, Yun Fan unleashed his Heaven-Fighting bloodline, setting it ablaze.
"No!"
The Second Patriarch hadn't expected to meet his end in such a comical manner. He desperately tried to abandon his physical body.
He intended to escape with his soul, but this played right into Yun Fan's trap. Yun Fan had scattered Heaven-Fighting runes within his soul.
The moment his soul attempted to flee, it was instantly annihilated by Yun Fan.
Despite his deep unwillingness, the Second Patriarch could only face his death with regret.
After acquiring the Second Patriarch's power, Yun Fan's strength had improved, but he had not reached his peak.
At this moment, the First Patriarch arrived.
Upon seeing that the Second Patriarch had vanished, the First Patriarch's fury was understandable.
Even he hadn't anticipated this dire news arriving so swiftly.
"Boy, you are despicable!"
The First Patriarch cursed Yun Fan. If he hadn't sensed a faint aura, he wouldn't have believed Yun Fan would return.
Yun Fan coldly retorted, "I fought him one-on-one. How am I being despicable? Don't speak nonsense!"
"I suggest you stop being angry, as I will resolve you next!"
This was Yun Fan's resolute declaration.
The First Patriarch's expression shifted. He hadn't expected Yun Fan, despite his not overwhelming strength, to possess such ambition.
"Very well!"
The First Patriarch said coldly, "Today, I will kill you and make you pay for all those you have killed in my Ye family!"
This was the First Patriarch's firm resolve.
But Yun Fan shook his head, "You are not yet capable. Although you are the strongest in the Ye family, in my eyes, you are nothing special!"
The next moment, Yun Fan unleashed his full power, attacking the First Patriarch.
The First Patriarch knew he couldn't hold back any longer. Without using his dark power, he could only fight Yun Fan to a stalemate.
However, he had no allies to support him now. Thus, while employing his dark power was risky, it was his only chance to kill Yun Fan.
Therefore, in that instant, he swiftly evaded Yun Fan's attack and fled.
"Where do you think you're going?"
Yun Fan had never felt such exhilaration. He had transformed from prey to predator, his fortunes completely reversed.
He then pursued the First Patriarch.
The First Patriarch was not incapable of fighting Yun Fan but was instead pursuing a grander plan.
As he reached the outskirts of a dark stronghold, Yun Fan understood his intentions.
At this moment, a torrent of dark power surged into the First Patriarch, further enhancing his strength.
Yun Fan was somewhat taken aback by this sight.
"Boy, can't you suppress darkness?"
The First Patriarch sneered, "Today, I shall see how you suppress it!"
At that very instant, the First Patriarch attacked, exhaling a mouthful of dark energy that blotted out the sun and obscured the sky.
"Darkness, it is darkness!"
"But why does darkness favor the Ye family? This shouldn't be!"
"No, this is absolutely impossible!"
The powerful individuals who had previously slandered Yun Fan looked on in disbelief. They hadn't expected the Ye family to be the true representatives of darkness.
Had they wronged Yun Fan? Clearly, those who had not yet awakened to the truth still believed this was impossible, perhaps a ploy by Yun Fan to frame the Ye family, a staged performance to confuse them and clear his own name.
It seemed they were beyond saving.