Yun Fan and Yue Hua walked out of the Tai Hua Hall.
"What are you going to do about the matter the Saintess assigned you?" Yue Hua asked with concern.
After all, it was a difficult task. They couldn't kill the ten great clans, yet they had to make them loyal subjects. This was a formidable undertaking.
"Don't worry, leave it to me!" Yun Fan said. "I'll depart now, and within a month, I will give the Saintess a satisfactory explanation!"
"Husband, I will fight alongside you!" Yue Hua declared firmly to Yun Fan.
However, Yun Fan refused. "It's alright, I'll handle this. As for the Saintess, I don't believe she won't make a move on the Grand Consort! You might need to keep an eye on her at all times!" This was Yun Fan's reply.
Yue Hua immediately responded, "Don't worry, husband, I'll keep an eye on that. But are you sure you don't need any help on your end?"
"Absolutely not!" Yun Fan pulled her into his embrace. "Don't you know how strong I am?"
"Mhmm!" Yue Hua nodded sweetly. Although she was worried about Yun Fan, she firmly believed that his strength was second only to the Saintess. Therefore, she felt completely at ease with Yun Fan. As long as Yun Fan completed this task, she could be with him forever.
Although Yun Fan was acting, her feelings were genuine. However, it wasn't entirely an act for Yun Fan either. From the moment he won Yue Hua over, he had indeed held a sense of responsibility towards her. While there was an element of manipulation, there was also love.
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One day, Yun Fan arrived at the Golden Ancient Clan. This was the very clan that had first stepped forward to oppose him. Upon Yun Fan's return, the entire Golden Ancient Clan felt an overwhelming sense of dread. Though they didn't know Yun Fan's true identity, his aura was too powerful; he alone almost suppressed the aura of their entire clan. This was Yun Fan, a man who could rival the heavens.
As Yun Fan arrived, the patriarch of the Golden Ancient Clan appeared. Yes, this was the hidden patriarch, the actual ruler of the Golden Ancient Clan. Those previously presented were merely figureheads. In his presence, they were nothing.
At this moment, he asked Yun Fan, "Who are you? Why do you provoke my Golden Ancient Clan? Are you unaware of our prestige?"
Yun Fan calmly replied to his scolding, "Long Yi!"
"Long Yi?"
Everyone was instantly shocked. It was Long Yi, who had emerged from the Dragon Domain and recently shone brightly in the Final Era, hailed as the closest being to the Tai Hua Saintess. No wonder his strength was so formidable.
"So it is the renowned Long Yi. May I ask the purpose of your visit to our Golden Ancient Clan?" Although the patriarch, Jin Han, still appeared enraged, he could not deny that his attitude had improved considerably compared to before.
Yun Fan then stated, "Your Golden Ancient Clan outwardly pledges allegiance to the Saintess, yet you secretly collude with the Heavenly Domain. Do you truly believe the Saintess is unaware?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Han trembled. "Are you a subordinate of the Saintess?"
"Indeed!" Yun Fan replied. "I have recently pledged my loyalty to the Saintess, and naturally, I must achieve some accomplishments!"
"So, you are using me as a target to establish your authority?" he asked Yun Fan.
"Precisely!" Yun Fan answered calmly.
"My Golden Ancient Clan merely has some cooperative exchanges with the Heavenly Domain. We are not disloyal to the Saintess!" Jin Han declared. "I will explain this matter to the Saintess myself. You need not worry!"
However, Yun Fan stated, "The Saintess has entrusted this matter to me. Therefore, you should understand that I have absolute authority over this situation!"
"What are you trying to say?" Jin Han felt that Yun Fan's ambition was far more complex than it appeared.
As expected, at this moment, Yun Fan declared outright, "What I mean to say is, your Golden Ancient Clan no longer has a reason to exist!"
Jin Han was greatly moved by this statement. He had expected Yun Fan to extort something from them, but he never anticipated Yun Fan would be so direct in his desire to annihilate them. This was no longer a mere provocation for the Golden Ancient Clan.
"Long Yi, though your strength is immense, how can my Golden Ancient Clan fear you?" Jin Han threatened Yun Fan in anger. "You are merely a dog of the Saintess, while we are the most trusted powerful clan. A mere dog like you has no right to punish my Golden Ancient Clan!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan calmly responded, "As I said, I have absolute authority!"
"Will you surrender yourselves, or shall I assist you?" Yun Fan directly pronounced their death sentence.
"You court death!" Enraged, Jin Han attacked Yun Fan. He wanted to see if this Long Yi was truly as terrifying as the legends claimed.
As the Golden Bloodline was unleashed, the sky was dyed golden. However, Yun Fan calmly unleashed his own power. In an instant, the two engaged in a decisive battle in the air. Though it seemed like a single move, they had exchanged dozens of blows. Only when Jin Han was defeated did the others react.
"Pfft!" At this moment, Jin Han spat out a mouthful of blood, looking at Yun Fan in shock. He had never imagined that this powerhouse from the Dragon Domain would be so terrifying. Although they might have fought dozens of rounds without a clear winner, a single mistake on his part had resulted in a severe injury.
There was no cataclysmic upheaval, nor was there the annihilation of myriad techniques in their battle. Such phenomena were characteristic of lower-level martial artists. For peerless powerhouses like them, victory or defeat was often decided in a single move, without any unnecessary theatrics.
At this moment, Yun Fan asked, "Jin Han, do you concede?"
"Damn it!" Jin Han immediately retorted, "I concede! But if you truly dare to annihilate my Golden Ancient Clan, don't blame anyone else; even the Saintess will not let you go!"
"Then you are mistaken!" The next moment, Yun Fan decisively crushed them. The Golden Ancient Clan members shattered completely under his absolute dominance. Even their strongest, Jin Han, was reduced to dust by Yun Fan's palm. The Golden Ancient Clan, which had stood powerful for countless eras, perished at Yun Fan's hands.
However, Yun Fan had a reason for destroying the Golden Ancient Clan. He entered their dungeons and released millions of humans. This prison was a separate world in itself, where countless humans lived as captives. To the Golden Ancient Clan, humans were their food, as they always had been. Except for the era controlled by the God of Defeater, they had no opportunities. In other eras, humans were merely their insignificant sustenance. When the Tai Hua Saintess became the sovereign of the Final Era, their chance arrived again. Because the Tai Hua Saintess required their allegiance, she tacitly approved of this practice. Now, with Yun Fan's intervention, this clan, which had devoured countless humans, was utterly destroyed.
Subsequently, Yun Fan, without delay, rushed to the next powerful clan. Within ten days, Yun Fan had annihilated four powerful clans, instilling widespread panic in the Final Era. Who could have imagined that Long Yi, who had only recently pledged allegiance to the Tai Hua Saintess, would be so ruthless? Of the ten great clans, only six remained, and they were now aware of Long Yi's terror and knew he would not spare them. Therefore, they decided to unite and jointly confront this newly risen Long Yi.
Simultaneously, they dispatched envoys to the Tai Hua Hall. Yes, they intended to see the Saintess and question her why she was tolerating Yun Fan's actions. Had the Saintess abandoned them? But the Saintess needed their help to contend with the four great families!
Upon learning of this, the Tai Hua Saintess communicated with Yun Fan across the distance.
"Is this what you call 'killing the chicken to warn the monkeys'?" the Tai Hua Saintess asked displeasured. Yun Fan had assured her it would be a demonstration, but she never expected he would uproot these clans entirely. This angered the Tai Hua Saintess greatly.
Yun Fan replied, "Your Highness Saintess, allow me to explain!"
"I want to see how you explain it," the Tai Hua Saintess said coldly. "Long Yi, if you cannot provide a satisfactory explanation, do not blame me for being impolite!"
Yun Fan stated, "According to my investigation, the ten great clans outwardly remain loyal to the Saintess, but secretly they have already pledged allegiance to the four great families of the Divine Domain! Beings like them are capable of outright betrayal. Therefore, I believe they have no reason to exist, and I have resolved them for the Saintess!"
Upon hearing this, the Tai Hua Saintess said coldly, "This is merely your one-sided account. Why should I believe you?"
Yun Fan replied, "I believe the Saintess is more aware of this matter than I am!"
Instantly, the air became extremely tense. Finally, the Tai Hua Saintess spoke first, "Even if I am more aware, what then? Do you expect me to have no capable individuals by my side?"
Yun Fan immediately countered, "The Saintess only needs me. These clans are mere useless eaters! I alone am sufficient to rival, and even surpass, the ten great clans!" This statement was incredibly arrogant. However, it was undeniable that Yun Fan had the qualifications and confidence to back it up, as he was truly that powerful.
The Tai Hua Saintess's gaze, initially cold, gradually returned to normal. "Very well!" she said. "You are an arrogant man, but I like arrogant men. I will not hold you accountable for your actions!"
"Thank you, Saintess!" Yun Fan expressed his gratitude.
However, the Tai Hua Saintess said, "Don't thank me just yet. What if you were to act like them?"
Yun Fan calmly replied, "My wife Yue Hua and the Grand Consort serve the Saintess. Do you believe I would betray you?"
The Tai Hua Saintess stated, "From today onwards, Yue Hua and the Grand Consort must remain by my side. They will be my left and right hands. I will not restrict you, but if you dare to make any moves, they will die immediately!"
Yun Fan responded directly, "Saintess, rest assured, I am not that kind of person!" With that, the Tai Hua Saintess vanished.
Yun Fan then proceeded directly to the alliance of the six remaining powerful clans. Upon seeing Yun Fan arrive, the six great clans were greatly shocked. They had formed an alliance, yet this Long Yi dared to come alone. It was impossible for them not to be enraged.
"Long Yi, we six great clans are united. For you to come alone and challenge us is truly overestimating yourself!" they said to Yun Fan with disdain.
But Yun Fan calmly replied, "Even if the six great clans are united, what does it matter? In my eyes, you are nothing!"
"You..." The six patriarchs were also surprised by Yun Fan's extreme arrogance. Of course, it was undeniable that Yun Fan had the capital for such arrogance.
"Long Yi, I don't believe you annihilated the ten great clans for the Saintess. You must have some ulterior motive!" someone with sharp insight declared fiercely to Yun Fan. They had sent people to seek out the Saintess, but she had told them that Long Yi would not act again. Who would have thought that in such a short period, Long Yi would reappear? They knew they might have been abandoned by the Tai Hua Saintess. However, Long Yi's motives were too suspicious. A few of them believed that Long Yi was definitely not acting for the Tai Hua Saintess.
Yun Fan stated, "You are thinking too much. Everything I have done is for the Saintess. However, I don't need to explain myself to you, because you are all about to die!"
This declaration completely enraged the six great clans. At this moment, the six patriarchs attacked Yun Fan simultaneously. In their minds, no matter how strong Long Yi was, could he withstand the attacks of all six of them? They intended to combine their strength to eliminate Long Yi completely. To their surprise, as soon as they made their move, Yun Fan drew them into his own world. He unleashed his ultimate rejection within his world. Of course, it was only in his world that he could truly exert the power of the Reincarnation Battle Heaven.
When they sensed Yun Fan's power, the six faces changed. "You are not Long Yi, you are the God of Defeater!" They recognized Yun Fan's identity first, as his aura was identical to that of the God of Defeater.
"I didn't expect you to still remember me!" Yun Fan said with a playful smile. "This is interesting!"
"We never imagined you deceived everyone, even the Saintess!" the six cursed Yun Fan in fury. Now they finally understood why. For them, the God of Defeater held an irreconcilable hatred. Therefore, it was entirely plausible for the God of Defeater to annihilate their clans.
Yun Fan then asked, "So, how do you plan to die?" He had always disliked wasting words. Since he had revealed his true identity, he was confident he could kill the six of them.
"You are the one who should die!" The six charged at Yun Fan without hesitation. Although Yun Fan was the reincarnation of the God of Defeater, they were still confident of killing him. After all, the God of Defeater had not recovered his peak strength, and with six of them against one, their chances of victory were very high.
"Excellent!" Yun Fan sneered. "The feast of slaughter officially begins!" Instantly, killing intent filled the air, and the battle commenced. Within Yun Fan's world, outsiders could not see or know the progress of the fight. It was undoubtedly a world-shattering battle.
At this moment, someone arrived from the Spirit Domain. It was Ling Cheng of the Spirit Domain, who had come in response to a plea for help from the six great clans. It turned out the six great clans had a backup plan. While seeking help from the Tai Hua Saintess, they also sought help from the Spirit Domain. After all, two of their clans had already pledged allegiance to the Spirit Domain. The Spirit Domain had given them face by dispatching the God of War, Ling Cheng.
"Where are they?" Ling Cheng asked directly, as he noticed that the six clan leaders had all disappeared.
"Reporting to the God of War, Long Yi has dragged the six clan leaders into his world!"
"What?" Ling Cheng revealed a hint of confusion. Did this Long Yi possess such immense strength? To be able to fight six against one? At this moment, as Yun Fan's world opened, a man emerged from within, covered in wounds. It was Yun Fan. In the previous battle, both sides had fought desperately, and Yun Fan had single-handedly fought to the death with the six. Although he was severely injured, he still had the strength to fight. In the Void Realm, he was an invincible existence and symbol. For Yun Fan, the previous battle, though fought entirely within his world, had been fraught with peril. If he hadn't drawn the six into his world, even if he had killed them all, he would have perished. The alliance of the six was enough to claim his life. Fortunately, he had ultimately triumphed and killed the six. His world was his ultimate support and driving force. Unexpectedly, as soon as he emerged, he encountered a terrifying existence, one who was not inferior to Long Qianqian. He was Yun Fan's strongest rival, as the opponent had one foot already in the realm of Void.
"You killed the six clan leaders?" Ling Cheng asked Yun Fan coldly.
Yun Fan replied, "Indeed. They were blind, so don't blame me for being merciless!"
This declaration greatly angered Ling Cheng. He was the esteemed successor of the Spirit Domain, and he couldn't believe this brat dared to be so audacious.
"Beg the God of War to kill him and avenge the six clan leaders!" At this moment, the six great clans began to kneel and plead. Ling Cheng approached Yun Fan. Of course, he wasn't doing it to help the six great clans. After all, even the six clan leaders had perished at Yun Fan's hands. The six great clans held little value to him now. He wanted to kill Yun Fan because this brat had dared to challenge him, something he absolutely would not tolerate. He wanted Yun Fan to pay with his life.
Although Yun Fan was severely injured, he felt no fear in the face of the peak Ling Cheng. Instead, his fighting spirit was ignited. Yun Fan stated, "If you wish to play, I will accompany you to the end!" The two sides began to confront each other.
Unexpectedly, just as both were about to make their move, the Tai Hua Saintess arrived. Although it was only a clone, because she had long transcended the Void Realm, she could still exert considerable pressure on Yun Fan and Ling Cheng.
"Stop!" The Tai Hua Saintess addressed Ling Cheng. "Your Spirit Domain is meddling too much. Don't forget, the Final Era is under my command. Are you, the Spirit Domain, declaring war on me?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Cheng restrained all his aura. Although war was inevitable, the catalyst could not be him. He might not be able to bear the consequences. Therefore, he immediately said to the Tai Hua Saintess, "Saintess, you misunderstand. I merely intended to discipline this audacious and arrogant brat!"
"He is my man. It is not your place to discipline him!" the Tai Hua Saintess told Ling Cheng. "If you do not leave, then I will not be polite!" If the other party were not from the Spirit Domain, the Tai Hua Saintess might have already acted. It was precisely because they were from the Spirit Domain that the Tai Hua Saintess was giving them due respect at this moment. Ling Cheng knew that the Tai Hua Saintess was not joking. Although retreating was a loss of face, at this moment, he had no choice but to leave. Therefore, he said to Yun Fan, "Brat, I will remember you. I hope you don't fall into my hands!"
"Is that so?" Yun Fan scoffed. "Don't worry, that day will never come!" Then Ling Cheng vanished.
"Please, Saintess, spare us!" The six great clans began to beg for mercy. In choosing sides, they had ultimately made the wrong choice. The Tai Hua Saintess said coldly, "Traitors are not to be forgiven!" The next moment, the Tai Hua Saintess struck decisively. Before the six great clans could react, she annihilated them completely. Her actions were so swift and decisive that they were comparable to Yun Fan's.
At this moment, the Tai Hua Saintess addressed Yun Fan, "Long Yi, are you alright?"
"Thank you, Saintess, for your concern. I am fine!" Yun Fan replied quickly.
"I didn't expect you to kill the six clan leaders single-handedly. It seems your strength will soon catch up to mine!" Facing the Tai Hua Saintess's probing, Yun Fan immediately said, "The Saintess overestimates me. Since ancient times, how many have surpassed the Void? I don't have that ability!"
The Tai Hua Saintess nodded, then asked, "If you had fought Ling Cheng just now, what chance would you have had of winning?"
"If I were at my peak, I would have had a seventy percent chance. But in my current state, it's at most fifty-fifty!" This was Yun Fan's confidence. After all, the title of number one in the Void was not given lightly. Yun Fan naturally had the confidence and strength.
"Very well!" the Tai Hua Saintess said. "Having you alone is far better than the ten great clans. You have passed my test!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan showed immense excitement. "The Saintess will no longer make a move on my wife, will she?" The person he referred to was the Grand Consort.
The Tai Hua Saintess said, "Of course not. To me, she is merely a divine medicine. But you can do much more for me. In this regard, your value far exceeds hers!"
Yun Fan replied, "This is just the beginning. The Saintess will soon realize that my value is far greater than this!"
Upon hearing this, the Tai Hua Saintess nodded. "Very good. I hope you keep your word! Let's go! More challenges await us!"
"Yes!" Yun Fan secretly rejoiced. He had finally managed to completely lower the Tai Hua Saintess's guard. He would now grow step by step until he could finally give the Tai Hua Saintess a surprise. However, when that day came, he would personally act and let the Tai Hua Saintess experience the suffering of reincarnation.