"You're not running?"
The Third Palace Master looked at Yun Fan in confusion. He hadn't expected Yun Fan to refuse to flee.
Yun Fan said, "Running has never been my style. If you can't suppress me with your strength, why should I run?"
"Is that so?"
The Third Palace Master sneered, "Then let me end you myself!"
With that, he attacked. He had two objectives in killing Yun Fan. The first was to obtain the Human King Brush.
The second was because Yun Fan was too much of a nuisance. The emergence of darkness was also part of Pangu Divine Palace's plan.
Now that Yun Fan had repeatedly opposed the darkness, it was impossible for the Third Palace Master not to be angry.
In an instant, the two exchanged a palm strike across the air, and the world seemed to spin.
But it was undeniable that in this exchange, there was no suppression. Instead, it was an even match.
"How is this possible?"
The Third Palace Master looked at Yun Fan in shock.
In his opinion, Yun Fan's strength was still slightly inferior to his, but that slight difference was like a chasm.
He absolutely did not expect Yun Fan to be able to clash with him head-on without being defeated. It seemed he had underestimated Yun Fan.
Yun Fan said, "You thought? Although your Pangu Divine Palace is aloof and doesn't value the lives of sentient beings, I want to say that the thing your Pangu Divine Palace will regret most is provoking me!"
"You cannot afford to provoke me!"
Seeing Yun Fan's confidence and arrogance, the Third Palace Master was enraged. Today, he had to make Yun Fan witness his terrifying power.
Thus, he unleashed his power, a unique Pangu energy, incredibly potent.
Only those from Pangu Divine Palace were qualified to cultivate it.
Of course, Pangu energy was just a general term, as Pangu represented the vastness of this world.
Pangu was not a person's name.
Pangu energy symbolized the strongest power in this world.
When he unleashed this ultimate power, he was supremely confident. In his mind, no matter how heaven-defying Yun Fan was, he couldn't possibly be a match for the ultimate power.
But to his absolute surprise, as soon as the Pangu energy manifested, it was suppressed by Yun Fan's Heaven-Battling energy.
For this, the Third Palace Master unleashed a rune.
It pierced through, almost piercing Yun Fan.
"Hiss!"
Yun Fan gasped, completely taken aback that the Third Palace Master would resort to underhanded tactics.
"Young Master Yun!"
At this moment, Xie Chengjun, who was repairing the Human King Brush, was startled and deeply concerned for Yun Fan's safety.
Yun Fan said, "I'm fine! Don't worry!"
At this moment, Yun Fan looked at the Third Palace Master.
"Your strength is not inferior to mine. Why would you use dirty tricks? Do you lack the courage to face me?"
Yun Fan didn't object to using dirty tricks, but in his opinion, the Third Palace Master's actions were completely unnecessary.
He wanted to gauge the difference between himself and the Third Palace Master, but after the latter resorted to dirty tricks, he could no longer make a proper assessment.
The Third Palace Master said dismissively, "I want to utterly annihilate you, not waste time with you!"
"Very well!"
Yun Fan said, "I guarantee that your scheme will not succeed!"
The next moment, Yun Fan attacked decisively, unleashing powerful killing moves relentlessly.
Heaven-Battling energy enveloped the Third Palace Master.
Under the Heaven-Battling energy, the Third Palace Master gathered all his strength and engaged Yun Fan in a final battle.
It had to be said that both were incredibly powerful.
Yun Fan was injured. When facing the Third Palace Master, it was inevitable that he would be at a disadvantage.
However, all of this was normal.
Under such fierce attacks, Yun Fan was forced to retreat repeatedly under the onslaught of the Third Palace Master.
It wasn't that his strength was inferior to the Third Palace Master's.
In fact, his strength was no less than the Third Palace Master's. It was just that the latter had deep foundations, and under the bombardment of these foundations,
It was natural for Yun Fan to be at a disadvantage.
Yun Fan endured the pain and unleashed a world-splitting punch.
Bang!
After this punch landed on the Third Palace Master, he was almost shattered.
"Did it work?"
Yun Fan looked on excitedly.
This was a desperate counter-attack he had launched, pouring all his effort into it. He had expected the Third Palace Master's end to be grim.
Yet, to his surprise, the Third Palace Master still stood firm.
"What?"
Yun Fan's expression was one of shock. Clearly, he was somewhat caught off guard by this turn of events.
The Third Palace Master said dismissively, "Your move is indeed powerful, and your execution was precise to the extreme, catching me off guard. But luckily, I still have the Pangu Battle Armor! Therefore, your punch was nullified by my armor!"
It was undeniable that Yun Fan's punch was terrifying. Even his Pangu Battle Armor had shattered.
However, the Pangu Battle Armor had absorbed the fatal blow, so in his opinion, the armor had served its purpose to the fullest.
"It seems your victory ultimately comes down to your foundation!"
Yun Fan said with resentment.
If they had fought with their pure strength, without relying on external forces, he might not have won, but he would certainly not have lost.
But it was precisely because his opponent repeatedly relied on external forces that Yun Fan could not gain the upper hand.
The Third Palace Master said dismissively, "At our level, it's all about foundations. What need is there for mere strength! It's undeniable that you are indeed qualified to fight me, but so what? In the face of absolute foundations, you are utterly powerless!"
This was the arrogance of the Third Palace Master.
Seeing his opponent's arrogance, Yun Fan did not retreat. It was simply a matter of fighting desperately. Who was afraid of a desperate struggle?
"Young Master Yun, borrow the power of the Human King Brush!"
At this moment, Xie Chengjun, who had completely refined the Human King Brush, reminded Yun Fan.
"Dream on!"
The Third Palace Master intended to snatch the Human King Brush.
But to his surprise, Yun Fan roared, "Brush, come!"
In an instant, the Human King Brush traversed layers of void and flew over, landing in Yun Fan's hand, as if it could pierce through everything.
With the Human King Brush in his hand, Yun Fan's confidence soared.
"With the Human King Brush in hand, the world is mine!"
Yun Fan declared with grand ambition.
Upon hearing this, the Third Palace Master smirked, "So what if you have a divine artifact? You're not the only one with one. I have one too!"
The next moment, a Void Cauldron appeared in his hand.
Even with Yun Fan possessing a divine artifact, he was confident he could still subdue him.
"Then let's see!"
The next moment, Yun Fan drew a stroke and attacked the Third Palace Master.
The Third Palace Master's expression instantly changed, for he could clearly sense that Yun Fan's stroke was an existence of immense power.
Just its aura alone inspired awe and dread.
The moment his Void Cauldron came into contact with the Human King Brush, it exploded.
"What?"
The Third Palace Master was shocked. No matter what, he had not expected that, despite being divine artifacts, his own artifact was completely defenseless against Yun Fan's Human King Brush.
The difference was indeed worlds apart.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, the Third Palace Master decisively chose to retreat, unwilling to face Yun Fan head-on.
But to his dismay, Yun Fan wrote a single character, sealing off the surroundings. Although the Third Palace Master could break through the barrier,
It would require time, and for Yun Fan, this was ample time.
"Damn it!"
The Third Palace Master hadn't expected that with the Human King Brush in hand, Yun Fan's combat power would be on an entirely different level.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "Third Palace Master, since you've come, don't think of leaving. Weren't you looking to compare foundations with me? I have one brush. What do you have?"
His words were quite humiliating. Despite the Third Palace Master's numerous divine artifacts, none were as powerful as Yun Fan's.
Therefore, at this moment, he glared fiercely at Yun Fan.
"Kid, do you really think you're invincible with a divine artifact? You underestimate me too much!"
The Third Palace Master burned a rune, instantly boosting his defense to its peak.
Boom!
Yun Fan swept his brush across, and the Third Palace Master's defenses shattered like tofu, completely vulnerable.
Only now did the Third Palace Master realize that his life might truly be in danger.
At this moment, Yun Fan sneered, "Old man, weren't you quite arrogant just now? Why are you so quiet now?"
These words were a significant blow to the Third Palace Master.
He said to Yun Fan, "Kid, even though you have a divine artifact, if you want to kill me, you'll have to see if you have the strength!"
In an instant, the Third Palace Master poured all his strength into one final effort. Yun Fan had been on the defensive and fighting for his life.
Now it was his turn. This reversal was a significant blow to the Third Palace Master.
But even he was helpless. Facing Yun Fan now, he felt truly powerless.
This feeling of powerlessness was something not everyone could accept.
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan injected his blood into the Human King Brush. The brush seemed to come alive.
It became even more powerful than before, even several times stronger.
Under this disparity, the Third Palace Master truly felt himself at the end of his rope. He knew that Yun Fan had now become a formidable force.
In terms of terrifying potential, he had surpassed the First God of the past and was no longer someone who could be easily controlled.
It was a pity that the previous opportunity to eliminate Yun Fan had been ruined by the Fourth Palace Master!
Resulting in this ultimate failure!
"Wait!"
He quickly said to Yun Fan, "Hold on, we can discuss this!"
"What? Are you afraid of dying?"
Yun Fan smiled playfully. He knew the Third Palace Master was afraid of death and would not negotiate. However, at this moment, it wouldn't hurt to watch a clown perform.
"I'm not afraid of dying, but you need to understand the consequences of doing this!"
The Third Palace Master threatened Yun Fan, "It's undeniable that you are indeed powerful, and you have become a threat to me. But if you continue to fight me to the death, regardless of whether you win, the price you will pay is one you cannot afford!"
"Then tell me, what consequences do I have to bear?"
Yun Fan asked disdainfully.
The Third Palace Master said, "The first consequence is that you will be hunted by Pangu Divine Palace and become a public enemy of the Pangu Continent. While you alone can hide or even escape, don't forget, you are not alone in your faction!"
"Secondly, if you continue to fight to the death, even if I die, I will take you with me. Are you sure you want to perish together?"
"So, you want me to let you go?"
Yun Fan retorted.
The Third Palace Master sneered, "Not only do I want you to let me go, but I also demand that you hand her over to me!"
"What?"
Xie Chengjun never imagined that the Third Palace Master would set his sights on her.
"What do you want her for?"
Yun Fan suppressed his anger, clearly knowing that the clown's performance wasn't over yet. He decided to play along.
The Third Palace Master said, "Because she helped you refine the Human King Brush, she has become a sinner of my Pangu Divine Palace. Therefore, if you want to remain unharmed in the future, you must hand her over. Of course, you can also choose not to! But the Human King Brush will then belong to me!"
This was the Third Palace Master's proposal.
"Young Master Yun, do not hand over the Human King Brush. It is your sharpest weapon against the enemy! I can go with him!"
Xie Chengjun quickly warned Yun Fan.
Although she knew that her chances of survival were slim, at this moment, she did not want Yun Fan to be in a difficult position.
After all, Yun Fan had already avenged her and owed her nothing.
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan asked directly, "Is your performance over?"
"What do you mean?"
The Third Palace Master looked at Yun Fan coldly.
Yun Fan said, "If your performance is over, then it's my turn to act! I can only say, your dream is too naive!"
"Are you sure you want to provoke my Pangu Divine Palace?"
The Third Palace Master was shocked by Yun Fan. No matter what, he had not expected Yun Fan to choose to fight to the bitter end.
"Your Pangu Divine Palace is nothing that cannot be provoked!"
The next moment, Yun Fan attacked decisively, leaving the Third Palace Master no time to react. With swiftness, a powerful killing blow struck.
Coupled with the power of the Human King Brush, it instantly pierced through the Third Palace Master.
"You..."
The Third Palace Master's face contorted in pain. For him, this was an utterly desperate situation.
He was a high and mighty figure, yet he never expected to one day be reduced to a lamb destined for slaughter.
Yun Fan sneered, "It's not like you can't be killed. The reason I listened to your rambling for so long was simply to see what kind of clown you are!"
"Now you can die!"
The Third Palace Master felt an immense sense of humiliation. No matter what, he had not expected that Yun Fan was merely toying with him.
"You will regret your actions!"
The Third Palace Master fought desperately, preparing to unleash his final trump card and teleport away.
Although it was humiliating, as long as he could survive, it would be enough for him.
But he never expected that the moment he began to teleport, Yun Fan pierced his soul with the Human King Brush.
"Such speed!"
The Third Palace Master knew that his cause was lost. The rune had just begun to burn when Yun Fan had already succeeded.
Ultimately, he had underestimated Yun Fan. It turned out Yun Fan was not the prey, but a fierce tiger.
How could his wolf possibly contend with Yun Fan?
"Aren't you despairing?"
Yun Fan looked at the Third Palace Master with disdain. Because even at the brink of death, the Third Palace Master exhibited a sense of calm.
This was completely beyond Yun Fan's expectations.
The Third Palace Master said calmly, "Since things have already happened, what is there to despair about? Rather, you will soon perish with me. You should be worried about yourself!"
In an instant, the Third Palace Master vanished into thin air.
Although Yun Fan was heavily injured, he had at least succeeded in killing the Third Palace Master.
As he turned, he noticed that Xie Chengjun was crying.
"Why are you crying?"
Yun Fan asked Xie Chengjun, puzzled.
"Thank you, Young Master, for not handing me over and choosing to oppose Pangu Divine Palace. It is I who have implicated you!"
At this moment, Xie Chengjun was in a state of inner turmoil. While she was touched, she was also filled with boundless guilt.
Yun Fan was genuinely speechless.
He said, "You don't need to be polite with me. I never intended to hand you over in the first place. Furthermore, even if I had handed you over, I have already become a threat to Pangu Divine Palace, and they won't let me off!"
"Young Master Yun, do you have confidence?"
Xie Chengjun asked with concern. After all, Pangu Divine Palace was the foremost power in the Pangu Continent. If Pangu Divine Palace gave the order,
Then all the forces in the Pangu Continent would turn against Yun Fan.
For Xie Chengjun, the pressure on Yun Fan was truly immense.
Yun Fan smiled and said, "Whether I have confidence or not is no longer important. As long as they are enemies, I will not care about the consequences!"
"Mmm-hmm!"
Xie Chengjun had always known Yun Fan to be resolute, but she hadn't expected him to be this resolute.
Such a man was truly captivating. However, due to the disparity in their status, she dared not harbor any improper thoughts about Yun Fan.
Just as the two were about to leave, an unexpected burst of power struck.
"Be careful!"
Yun Fan shoved Xie Chengjun aside, but he himself sustained serious injuries. Fortunately, he had the Human King Brush in hand,
Which blocked most of the force. Otherwise, this attack on a heavily injured person like him would have had unimaginable consequences.
"Who?"
Yun Fan cursed angrily.
The next moment, a figure appeared.
It was the Fourth Palace Master.
"You want to kill me?"
Yun Fan looked at the Fourth Palace Master, for the latter had helped him before, and Yun Fan felt a sense of gratitude towards him.
But he had never expected the Fourth Palace Master to do something like this.
The Fourth Palace Master said to Yun Fan, "It seems your strength is approaching invincibility!"
"Did you attack just to test me?"
Yun Fan pressed for an answer.
If it was merely a test, then the Fourth Palace Master's joke was far too serious.
The Fourth Palace Master smiled, "Of course not. You have already killed the Third Palace Master, and if I didn't unleash this blow, I wouldn't be able to account for myself. Therefore, I hope, young friend, you won't take offense!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan's anger completely dissipated.
"Senior, can't you see through the nature of Pangu Divine Palace?"
Yun Fan asked the Fourth Palace Master.
"Sigh!"
The Fourth Palace Master sighed and said to Yun Fan, "Of course, I know some things, but unfortunately, I cannot change any outcome! I cannot leave Pangu Divine Palace, as there are things there that I cherish! I can only strive not to associate with them!"
This was the Fourth Palace Master's true sentiment.
Yun Fan could feel his predicament.
"Senior, is Pangu Divine Palace going to launch a full-scale attack on me next?"
Yun Fan asked him.
"That's right!"
The Fourth Palace Master said, "You killed the Third Palace Master, which is enough to prove that you have become a force to be reckoned with. Everyone fears you becoming too powerful, including Pangu Divine Palace!"
He told Yun Fan the truth.
"However, you can save yourself!"
"How can I save myself?"
Yun Fan asked, perplexed. Despite his current immense strength, making him practically unstoppable,
Pangu Divine Palace's foundations were something he couldn't challenge. Yun Fan had already prepared himself for this.
Therefore, Yun Fan harbored some worries in his heart.
The Fourth Palace Master said, "It's very simple. Darkness is about to emerge. If you can hold on for a while longer, then Pangu Divine Palace will have no opportunity to deal with you!"
This was the Fourth Palace Master's reminder to Yun Fan. It seemed simple, but it held much hidden meaning.
After all, he knew Yun Fan's personality was too resolute. If Pangu Divine Palace went all out to suppress Yun Fan, Yun Fan would undoubtedly choose to confront them head-on.
This would instead give Pangu Divine Palace an opportunity. If Yun Fan chose to retreat to the final era and refused to engage directly, no matter what humiliation Pangu Divine Palace inflicted,
Then Yun Fan's crisis could be resolved.
At this moment, Yun Fan understood the Fourth Palace Master's intentions and said, "Senior, rest assured, although I am stubborn, I am not reckless!"
"That's for the best!"
The Fourth Palace Master praised Yun Fan, "If, in the future, Pangu Divine Palace is destroyed and the people you despise are annihilated, I hope you will suppress the darkness!"
This was his intention. He was not acting like a saint, urging Yun Fan to sacrifice his personal interests for the greater good.
He was merely telling Yun Fan to act when necessary.
Yun Fan nodded and said, "Senior, if one day I possess the ability to reshape things, I will absolutely act! I will hold nothing back!"
"Good!"
The Fourth Palace Master then disappeared, clearly needing to return and report.
...
"Young Master Yun, are your injuries feeling better?"
Xie Chengjun asked Yun Fan with concern.
After all, they were not returning yet and needed to be in peak condition to leave, lest they encounter ambushes and fatal attacks.
Yun Fan said, "Much better. Just a little more, and I'll be back to my peak. We can leave soon. What's the situation outside now?"
More than his injuries, he wanted to know the attitude of the outside world towards him.
Xie Chengjun shook her head and said, "Young Master Yun, you have now become a public enemy of the Pangu Continent. However, Pangu Divine Palace has not yet made a move, but I suspect it will be soon!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan nodded, understanding Xie Chengjun's meaning, which was largely as he had predicted.
Therefore, Yun Fan said, "After we return, I will have to lay low for a while!"
"Mmm-hmm!"
Xie Chengjun said, "I won't disturb Young Master Yun any longer!"
With that, she withdrew and went outside.
After all, her role now was to protect Yun Fan's recovery and prevent any accidents. However, the moment she stepped outside, she was ambushed.
A force struck her, and instantly, Xie Chengjun lost the ability to resist, falling into the arms of her attacker.
"She's quite pretty. No wonder that brat likes her so much!"
The attacker smiled seductively. If she weren't as stunningly beautiful herself, she might have been jealous of Xie Chengjun.
But it was clear that her own looks were not inferior, at least comparable to Xie Chengjun's, so there was no need for jealousy.
"Who are you?"
Xie Chengjun looked at her attacker in shock.
The attacker smiled and said, "Of course, I'm someone who cares about you!"
With that, Xie Chengjun fainted.
Then, the attacker transformed into Xie Chengjun's appearance and met Yun Fan.
The entire process was quite noisy, but Yun Fan hadn't perceived the attacker's presence at all.
This showed that the attacker's strength was definitely extraordinary, or perhaps their cloaking techniques were extremely potent.
So potent that even Yun Fan had to look up to them.
"Why are you here?"
Yun Fan was somewhat bewildered. If he wasn't mistaken, Xie Chengjun had only left him not long ago.
The disguised Xie Chengjun smiled and said, "Young Master Yun, you must be lonely recuperating alone. I've come to accompany you. You know, I've had feelings for you for a long time!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was instantly stunned. He had long known that Xie Chengjun had feelings for him.
But he didn't want to incur any more romantic debts, so he had chosen to ignore it. Now that Xie Chengjun had openly confessed,
It left Yun Fan somewhat flustered.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Yun Fan quickly said, "You go out first. I'll be recovered soon, and then we can go back!"
This was Yun Fan's explanation.
But Xie Chengjun ignored it and immediately lay in Yun Fan's arms.
"You..."
Yun Fan instinctively pushed Xie Chengjun away.
"Young Master Yun, are you disgusted with me?"
Xie Chengjun asked pitifully, her demeanor truly heart-wrenching.
Yun Fan immediately said sternly, "Stop joking!"
"I don't care, I want you no matter what!"
With that, Xie Chengjun prepared to go further, but unexpectedly, Yun Fan moved and immobilized her.
"Young Master Yun, what are you doing?"
She quickly asked Yun Fan in shock.
Yun Fan said, "You're not Xie Chengjun. Who are you?"
"Young Master Yun, I don't know what you're talking about!"
The fake Xie Chengjun was visibly moved. She hadn't expected Yun Fan to see through her, but at this moment, Yun Fan might only be suspicious.
Therefore, she had no intention of admitting she was an imposter.
"Still pretending!"
Yun Fan sneered, "The real Xie Chengjun is knowledgeable and elegant, and understands me perfectly! Unlike you, who are merely a beaker!"
"What did you say?"
The fake Xie Chengjun was enraged. She hadn't expected Yun Fan's assessment of her to be so unflattering.
"You're getting anxious, aren't you!"
Yun Fan sneered, "Who are you? What's your purpose in approaching me?"
Undoubtedly, Yun Fan knew that there were too many people who wanted him dead, and this woman was certainly among them.
The fake Xie Chengjun said dejectedly, "I didn't expect you to reveal my identity so quickly. It's quite boring!"
The next moment, she transformed, revealing her true form: an incredibly enchanting and beautiful seductress.
Yun Fan was greatly astonished. Of course, what surprised him was not her beauty, but her strength.
"You can break my seal?"
Yun Fan asked incredulously.
The woman smiled playfully, "Is that difficult?"
"Nonsense, of course, it's difficult!"
Yun Fan said, "You can break my seal, which proves that your strength is greater than mine!"
"You guessed correctly!"
She did not hide her strength and openly flaunted it.
"Can you tell me your true identity? And your purpose for approaching me?"
This was what Yun Fan truly wanted to know.
The woman sneered, "Thousand Shadows Heavenly Maiden! As for my purpose in approaching you, it's naturally to kill you. Who told you to ruin my good deeds!"
"Are you Ning Tianxue and Ning Shuangxue's master?"
Yun Fan's expression immediately changed. He had heard this name from Ning Shuangxue. He hadn't expected her to be a woman.
It was his carelessness at the time for not inquiring thoroughly.
And this Thousand Shadows was the Second Palace Master of Pangu Divine Palace, according to the information he had.
"I know I disrupted your Pangu Divine Palace's plan, but you provoked me, so you can't blame me!"
Yun Fan said coldly.
In his opinion, Pangu Divine Palace deserved it entirely.
"Do you think I'm referring to that?"
Thousand Shadows sneered, "You truly don't understand me!"
"Nonsense, who can understand you!"
Yun Fan said impatiently, "What is the actual reason?"
"Since you foiled my plan for my disciples to merge, and that plan was crucial for my advancement to the Upper Three Realms, and now this crucial step has been ruined by you, don't you think you deserve to die?"
Thousand Shadows directly revealed the true reason, which indeed shocked Yun Fan.
So, the merging of the two sisters was Thousand Shadows' plan.
"What were you trying to achieve by merging them?"
Yun Fan asked again, puzzled.
"Since you're going to die anyway, I don't mind telling you!"
Thousand Shadows said coldly, "They are my disciples, and they are a crucial link in my ascension to the Upper Three Realms. Now that this link has been broken by you, don't you think you deserve to die?"
Everything had been developing according to her plan, but she never expected Yun Fan to succeed with Ning Shuangxue.
This caused her plan to collapse, and thus she deeply hated Yun Fan.
"So that's how it is!"
Yun Fan said, "Those who do evil will eventually bring about their own downfall. You deserve it!"
*Slap!*
The next moment, Thousand Shadows slapped Yun Fan across the face. Yun Fan was completely unprepared and had no chance to resist. There was nothing he could do; the gap in strength between him and Thousand Shadows was too vast. This slap was endured in vain.
"You are not qualified to judge me!"
Thousand Shadows said angrily to Yun Fan.
"Then if you have the ability, kill me!"
Yun Fan said, "As long as I don't die, one day I will raze your Pangu Divine Palace to the ground!"
"You are not qualified!"
The next moment, Thousand Shadows attacked, intending to annihilate Yun Fan.
Yun Fan also attacked decisively, but due to his incomplete recovery, his very first move was met with a powerful strike that sent him flying.
"With a cripple like you, you can disrupt my Pangu Divine Palace? It seems those fellows have been living like dogs!"
Thousand Shadows looked at Yun Fan with disdain.
In her opinion, Yun Fan was far too weak, completely out of her league.
Yun Fan said coldly, "You will pay for your stupidity!"
Immediately after, Yun Fan forcibly burned his blood, elevating himself to his peak. He was determined to avenge that slap.
Alas, reality was cruel. After he unleashed this ultimate move, he discovered that Thousand Shadows had already vanished without a trace.
"Huh?"
Just as Yun Fan was wondering, Thousand Shadows struck him from behind.
Yun Fan was sent flying again, in a disheveled state. Against such a powerful martial artist, everything felt utterly futile.
Yun Fan felt a deep sense of frustration and powerlessness.
Thousand Shadows sneered at Yun Fan's resistance, seeing it as nothing more than a joke.
Therefore, at this moment, she attacked again, intending to finish Yun Fan off completely.
Seeing the dire situation, Yun Fan immediately summoned the Human King Brush, intending to perish together with Thousand Shadows.
However, the moment he summoned the Human King Brush, it was snatched away by Thousand Shadows.
"It is indeed a very handy divine artifact, but you are not worthy of wielding it!"
Just as Thousand Shadows was about to destroy the Human King Brush, it suddenly shone with immense power.
It stung Thousand Shadows' hands.
Startled, Thousand Shadows quickly dropped the Human King Brush onto the ground.
As the Human King Brush touched the ground, it transformed into a human figure.
This figure was identical to Xie Chengjun.
"How is this possible?"
Not only Thousand Shadows, but even Yun Fan was stunned. This turn of events baffled him as well.
"Master, there's no need to panic. I am Xie Chengjun's shadow!"
She quickly explained to Yun Fan, "Xie Chengjun, in order to ensure the Human King Brush was flawless and more spiritual, sacrificed her shadow! That is me, integrated with the Human King Brush to create the ultimate divine artifact!"
With the shadow's explanation, Yun Fan finally understood.
Instantly, he felt that Xie Chengjun had sacrificed too much. What right did he have? Losing her shadow, it would be incredibly difficult for Xie Chengjun to become stronger.
Yet, Xie Chengjun had never told him about all this. One could imagine the immense sacrifice she had made.
At this moment, Yun Fan completely accepted Xie Chengjun in his heart. Even if it meant adding another romantic debt, he could bear it.
"It's just a mere shadow, what can it do to me?"
Thousand Shadows said dismissively, not taking the shadow before her seriously at all.
"Is that so? Then let me show you the might of the Human King Brush!"
Under the shadow's control, the Human King Brush's destructive power was unleashed to its fullest. A stroke of the brush fell, and Thousand Shadows' defenses instantly shattered.
This shocked Thousand Shadows. It had always been the master who was stronger than the divine artifact to control it, but this was the first time she had seen a divine artifact stronger than its master.
She had never expected the Human King Brush to possess such immense power.
For this reason, she unleashed her full power in an attempt to shatter the Human King Brush.
However, the Human King Brush proved to be too formidable. Even she could not gain any advantage.
At this moment, Yun Fan launched a surprise attack.
Although Thousand Shadows had sent Yun Fan flying, she herself was wounded by the Human King Brush.
Unless she wielded a divine artifact of the same caliber as the Human King Brush, she could not gain any benefit.
Even though she could still defeat Yun Fan in another battle, she would have to pay half her life's worth.
Because the Human King Brush would not relent.
Weighing the pros and cons, Thousand Shadows chose to retreat.
"Kid, I remember this enmity. You'd best never let me catch you again! Otherwise, you will surely die!"
"Old hag, do you think I'm afraid of you!"
Yun Fan scoffed disdainfully.
Upon hearing this, the fleeing Thousand Shadows' vision went black. She almost fainted from anger. She swore that no matter what, she would dismember Yun Fan into a thousand pieces to vent her hatred.
After Thousand Shadows fled, Yun Fan found the unconscious Xie Chengjun.
"Young Master Yun, what happened?"
Xie Chengjun asked with concern.
Yun Fan explained, "Nothing major happened, but you must take back your shadow!"
"What?"
Xie Chengjun was surprised that Yun Fan had discovered this secret.
Just as she was about to refuse, Yun Fan directly said, "I accept you. I don't want my woman to be incomplete because she has no shadow!"
Instantly, Xie Chengjun froze. Was it shock, or was it excitement?