The moonlight in the sky was infinitely beautiful, calming the soul. Yet, below in the ancient forest, the air reeked of bl00d. Killing intent surged unchecked, leaving many of the Yin-Yang Sect trembling with fear.
In such a short time, three of their comrades had already fallen to Tian Fan, one of whom was at the peak of the Spirit Condensation Realm.
Tian Fan stood quietly, facing the remaining dozen or so opponents. Faint silver radiance flickered around him as he silently regulated his injuries.
“K!ll!”
A black-robed elder suddenly roared, leading his black-clad followers in a direct charge. A crimson longsword pierced through Tian Fan’s chest, and a smile appeared on the black-robed man’s face. But in the next moment, his smile froze. Tian Fan’s figure in front of him gradually dissipated—it was only a shadow!
At the same time, behind him, dazzling silver light erupted. Countless silver seals flashed with sacred energy, unleashing the “Five Elements Seal.”
A young man who couldn’t retreat in time was shattered into pieces, his flesh and bl00d scattering.
“If you want to kill me, you’ll have to pay the price!”
Tian Fan’s cold voice rang out, like a requiem from the demonic abyss. Bl00d stained his white robes, and even his hair was streaked with crimson. He looked like a demon king, instilling fear in all who saw him. The remaining fighters couldn’t help but take a step back.
“Beast!”
The black-robed elder was nearly driven mad with fury. Despite his immense power, Tian Fan evaded him time and again, as slippery as an eel.
“K!ll that butcher!”
“Cut down this damned demon a thousand times over!”
The Yin-Yang Sect’s members roared in rage. Yet another peak Spirit Condensation Realm cultivator had been slain by Tian Fan, a loss they could hardly bear.
Blades of sword Qi crisscrossed through the forest. The black-robed elder rose into the air, completely sealing off Tian Fan’s escape. Above, a Yin-Yang Diagram materialized—black and white energies intertwined, descending toward Tian Fan with oppressive force.
Sensing the overwhelming aura of the Yin-Yang Diagram, Tian Fan dared not be careless. A golden light shimmered above his head, forming the “swast!ka” character, which descended in strands of golden radiance to envelop him. Beneath his feet, silver lotuses bloomed, their petals drifting gracefully yet lethally in the air.
Boom!
The “swast!ka” character clashed violently with the elder’s Yin-Yang Diagram, erupting in dazzling light. Tian Fan was sent flying by the impact, bl00d seeping from the corner of his mouth.
“A perfect chance!”
A young black-robed man, seeing Tian Fan’s retreating figure, shouted excitedly. His longsword blazed with red light as he leaped forward to strike.
Seeing his opponent’s incoming attack, Tian Fan’s lips curled in a mocking smile. Countless silver lotus petals around him erupted with brilliance, shooting upward.
Splurt!
The young black-robed man was shredded mid-air by the silver lotus petals, leaving only his longsword to fall at Tian Fan’s feet. Tian Fan picked it up without hesitation.
Another mid-stage Spirit Condensation cultivator was slain!
Holding the crimson-stained longsword, Tian Fan wiped the bl00d from the corner of his mouth, his expression indifferent as he stared coldly at the remaining ten enemies.
Their courage faltered under Tian Fan’s gaze, and they instinctively stepped back. Then, someone shouted, and they all charged forward again.
Ten streaks of sword light surged, encircling Tian Fan and trapping him in a deadly formation. With his unparalleled “Divine Cloud Step,” Tian Fan maneuvered nimbly, dodging within the storm of sword light.
Splurt!
The silver brilliance of Tian Fan’s longsword flared as he sidestepped several attacks and swung his blade. A black-robed man’s head was sent flying, bl00d gushing like a fountain as his lifeless body collapsed.
However, Tian Fan was struck in the back by a sword, leaving a deep gash that bled profusely. His clothing was completely dyed red with bl00d.
Despite the pain, Tian Fan swung his sword in a graceful arc. Tiny silver characters writhed on the blade’s surface, flying off as a small silver sword that pierced the forehead of another black-robed man. He fell with wide, terrified eyes, unwilling to accept his fate.
“Demon! You’re a demon!”
The eight remaining black-robed men were utterly terrified. Fear engulfed them, for none knew who would die next. Their trembling hands gripped their swords tightly.
Boom!
High above, a massive black-and-white energy sphere spun rapidly, drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy with a deafening roar. The black-robed elder’s face was cold as he hurled the sphere at Tian Fan with all his might.
“The Yin-Yang Sphere! The elder has completed the Yin-Yang Sphere! He’s doomed now!”
The remaining eight disciples of the Yin-Yang Sect were overjoyed as they looked at the massive energy sphere. Their eyes gleamed with cruel anticipation.
Tian Fan’s heart sank. The Yin-Yang Sphere above him was far too powerful, five times stronger than the Yin-Yang Diagram from before. The violent aura destroyed nearby branches with ease.
Using his “Phantom Transformation,” Tian Fan created countless afterimages, trying to evade the Yin-Yang Sphere. But to his dismay, his aura had already been locked. Escape was impossible.
“Five Elements Seal!”
Left with no other choice, Tian Fan chose to confront the attack head-on. A silver array appeared above his head, expanding rapidly to a massive size. The Five Elements Array rotated slowly, meeting the Yin-Yang Sphere head-on.
Boom!
The clash of immense energies destroyed countless trees. Tian Fan was sent flying, vomiting bl00d from the heavy impact. Severely injured, he decisively retreated, using his “Divine Cloud Step” to disappear into the night.
The black-robed elder descended slowly, his face pale. Several black-robed disciples rushed to support him.
Staring coldly at the trail of bl00d extending into the distance, the elder led his remaining disciples in pursuit.
Meanwhile, Tian Fan coughed up bl00d as he fled. After covering some distance, he let out a cold laugh, carefully retracing his steps. Using his divine energy, he dug a pit in the sandy ground and buried himself completely. The soft sand concealed any traces of his presence.
He picked a few wild fruits along the way, which he now swallowed to quench his thirst. Activating the “Divine Heavenly Mind Technique,” he began healing his grievous wounds.
Buried in the pit, Tian Fan reflected. He had always been low-key, avoiding trouble. But the Yin-Yang Sect had gone too far. Arrogant and privileged, they resorted to violence at the slightest provocation. Now they had even sent an elder to kill him. This grudge would not end until either the sect was annihilated or he himself perished.
Before long, the black-robed elder and his eight remaining disciples arrived at Tian Fan’s hiding place. They prowled the area cautiously.
Tian Fan restrained his impulse to act and carefully concealed his aura, becoming as still as a piece of deadwood. Though buried in the pit, he could clearly sense the nine individuals above him thanks to his subtle divine perception. He waited, biding his time to strike decisively.
The group hunting him consisted of highly skilled individuals, including some at the peak of Spirit Condensation. The strength of the Yin-Yang Sect was beyond his expectations.
“He hasn’t gone far; there are fresh footprints here!”
“Over there! The bl00d trail leads in that direction!”
“Chase him!”
After a brief search, the black-robed elder barked a command, leading the group onward.
Boom!
Seizing the moment, Tian Fan leaped from the pit, surrounded by dazzling silver light. The Five Elements Array unfurled, slicing two lagging black-robed youths in half. Bl00d sprayed everywhere as entrails spilled grotesquely onto the ground.
At the same time, a golden sun appeared on Tian Fan’s forehead, condensing his powerful spiritual energy into a golden dagger that shot straight into the forehead of a third black-robed man who turned to look back.
The man collapsed, his eyes wide with terror, lifeless.
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