Under a towering tree in the heart of the ancient forest, Tian Fan munched on his dry rations while muttering incessantly:
“Dammit! For such a prominent sect, how can the food they provide be this awful?”
If the dozen or so people responsible for this had heard him, they’d likely crawl out of hell just to strangle him.
By now, the morning sun had fully risen, with rays of light piercing through the forest. Although the ancient forest remained somewhat dim, it was bright enough for cultivators to see clearly. Hastily finishing his meal, Tian Fan stood and rushed toward the forest’s edge. He dared not fly—who knew if the Yin-Yang Sect had someone watching the skies?
At the same time, he remained vigilant against the Sword Immortal Sect’s lethal methods. Since they had issued the “Demon Extermination Decree,” it was certain they had dispatched experts to hunt him down. Every step was perilous now, demanding extreme caution.
Sure enough, as he approached the edge of the ancient forest, a group of people was already lying in wait. Two elders and over twenty young cultivators stood guard.
“Damn it! Did they have to arrive this quickly?!”
Frustrated, Tian Fan suppressed the urge to rush forward and attack. He could only fantasize about it—his divine power had only recovered by half. The two elders were clearly mid-stage Cloud Heaven realm cultivators. Although not as powerful as the elder he faced before, they were still authentic mid-stage Cloud Heaven realm experts. Coupled with their large entourage, charging in would be suicide.
Reluctantly, Tian Fan retreated deeper into the ancient forest. He believed it was only a matter of time before they followed to pursue him, so he needed to ensure he was in peak condition.
As night fell, twenty-some figures charged into the forest. Meanwhile, Tian Fan sat cross-legged on the ground, having adjusted himself to his optimal state. Rising to his feet, his eyes gleamed with divine light as he gazed ahead, a cold smile curving his lips.
These people had come to k!ll him, so he had to retaliate. Activating his Divine Cloud Steps, Tian Fan’s figure vanished in an instant.
Swish…
Scattered figures moved cautiously through the forest depths. Suddenly, a brilliant white sword light streaked through the darkness like the scythe of death, instantly decapitating one of them.
“Be careful! He’s nearby!”
The two elders shouted in alarm. They had come to k!ll Tian Fan, but now, before even catching a glimpse of him, one of their own had already been slain.
“Where are the ones who arrived before us? Why haven’t they come to support us?” one elder called out, trying to summon their comrades within the forest.
“Heh, they’ve already reported to the underworld. Now it’s your turn!”
Tian Fan’s cold voice echoed unpredictably from the darkness, shifting from left to right. His figure flickered around the group as he moved with his Divine Cloud Steps.
“What?! You k!lled them all? You… you’re ruthless!”
One elder, after probing for the others’ presence, found no signs of life. His face twisted with fury as he roared.
In a flurry of divine light, the twenty-some cultivators unleashed their most powerful artifacts. The forest lit up with dazzling beams of multicolored divine radiance, illuminating the night sky.
Tian Fan’s figure briefly appeared before vanishing again. The two elders roared and gave chase.
The ancient forest erupted into chaos. Magical artifacts and flying swords crisscrossed through the air, and the area was engulfed in an energy storm. Trees splintered and were uprooted, hurtling away in the violent winds.
Crack!
As a magical staff hurtled toward him, Tian Fan responded with a punch. His silver fist rippled with immense power, causing the void itself to tremble. The staff shattered instantly, sending its wielder staggering back, coughing bl00d.
Bang!
Another punch followed, breaking a spear into fragments mid-air. The weapon couldn’t withstand the sheer force of Tian Fan’s physical strength.
Swish!
A brilliant silver light shot forth, accompanied by a dazzling golden glow. A resplendent sword beam pierced one cultivator’s chest, sending him sprawling lifelessly to the ground.
Above Tian Fan’s head, a golden “swast!ka” symbol rotated as radiant golden light burst forth, forcing everyone to shield their eyes. In that split second, Tian Fan used his Divine Cloud Steps to reappear in front of another foe, his silver fist crashing down.
Thud!
The man had no chance to withstand Tian Fan’s lethal punch. His body exploded, fragments scattering across the ground.
Suddenly, three shadowy figures lunged at Tian Fan from different angles. An eagle claw, a dragon punch, and a wind-enhanced kick combined seamlessly, encircling him with perfect synchronization, as if honed through years of practice.
Two divine lights flashed from Tian Fan’s eyes, and from the center of his brows, a golden miniature sun emerged. Three divine consciousness swords shot out, illuminating the heavens.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
bl00d mist erupted like a burst of fireworks, beautiful yet eerie. The three top experts fell lifelessly, their skulls pierced. Their bodies landed a few meters away, lifeless and still.
“Ah!”
The entire scene unfolded in a flash, leaving the two elderly men no time to intervene. Their anguished roars echoed as they charged forward to attack.
“With your strength, I’ll break through my bottleneck!”
Tian Fan coldly declared. Facing two mid-stage Cloud Heaven experts, he showed no fear and confronted them head-on.
High above in the sky, Tian Fan’s figure was shrouded in silver radiance. Countless lotus leaves swirled around him as he walked step by step through the air toward his opponents.
“K!ll!”
Two deafening roars rang out. The two elders unleashed their most powerful artifacts. A treasure pagoda stretched across the sky, its black divine light sweeping in all directions, devouring the surrounding spiritual energy.
Simultaneously, a small cauldron shot forth from another direction. In an instant, it expanded hundreds of times, radiating a crimson glow that shook the void with its oppressive force.
“Endless tribulations cannot shatter my immortal body!”
Tian Fan roared, his body bursting with dazzling golden light. For the first time, his fist turned golden, faint streaks of electricity flickering across it.
Boom!
The golden fist came crashing down with unparalleled divine power, sending the black pagoda flying. It shattered countless green trees as it tumbled away.
Splurt!
Tian Fan turned, his right leg whipping out in a spinning kick. The massive cauldron hurtling toward him was swept aside, colliding directly with one of the elders. The sheer impact force obliterated the elder’s body, leaving nothing but a mist of bl00d in the air.
Although Tian Fan had k!lled several opponents in one fell swoop, the dozen or so people below showed no signs of fear as they rushed toward him. These were death soldiers raised by the Yin-Yang Sect, indoctrinated from a young age with unwavering loyalty. They were willing to k!ll even their own families for the sect—let alone its enemies. Now, some had even ascended into the air using magical artifacts.
Tian Fan’s eyes gleamed with a cold light as he fully activated his Desire Without Trace technique. Invisible and intangible spiritual forces crisscrossed the battlefield, catching his enemies off guard. Agonized screams erupted one after another. The one closest to Tian Fan bore the brunt of the attack, their soul shattered instantly, their body plummeting from the sky in a cloud of dust.
Splurt!
A golden “swast!ka” symbol descended, glowing with brilliance. Despite the desperate counterattacks from those below, they could not withstand its might. Under the radiant imprint, another opponent was reduced to a mist of bl00d.
The two elders’ eyes burned with rage. These fighters represented the core strength of the Yin-Yang Sect, yet they were being annihilated one by one by Tian Fan. The youth cloaked in golden radiance seemed like a demon from the depths of the Nether Realm, his gaze icy and his strikes merciless.
“Ah!”
The two elders let out harrowing cries, charging forward together. Their bodies were enveloped in black mist as they each wielded a Yin-Yang Diagram as a weapon. The swirling Yin-Yang aura tore through the very fabric of space.
“The Sea of Divinity, tranquil and boundless…”
Tian Fan’s cold voice resounded, each word deliberate. Golden light erupted from his body, and above his head, a vast golden ocean emerged, calm and unyielding. It surged forward, engulfing everything in its path.
The Yin-Yang Diagrams unleashed by the elders disappeared instantly upon entering the golden sea, leaving not a single ripple behind.
Boom!
Red and black divine lights erupted as the elders pushed their powers to the limit. They clenched their fists, mysterious auras swirling around them—this was the power of Yin-Yang Fist!
The two launched their attacks, their Yin-Yang Fist energy barreling forward. Yet, the golden ocean descended in an instant, enveloping them completely.
“What is this? Break it! Break it for me!”
Terrified cries echoed from within the golden sea, where black and white lights raged violently.
Splurt!
Tian Fan’s face turned pale as he spat out several mouthfuls of fresh bl00d. Yet his eyes glinted with determination. Boundless golden light erupted as he frantically circulated his Divine Celestial Heart Sutra, channeling an endless stream of golden divine power into the sea above his head.
Meanwhile, the two elders resisted with all their might. The tremors from the black-and-white divine light caused Tian Fan to cough up more bl00d.
“No! No!”
Finally, two anguished screams came from within the golden sea before falling into complete silence. The golden ocean vanished, and the elders were nowhere to be seen, their bodies utterly refined within the golden sea.
The dozen or so fighters below turned pale. Though they were fanatically loyal to the Yin-Yang Sect, they could not suppress their fear. The young man in the sky seemed like a demon lord from another realm, instilling dread in their hearts.
Ultimately, they all charged forward, wielding their swords. Tian Fan’s gaze remained indifferent. He had no desire to k!ll, but if he did not k!ll, he would be k!lled.
Splurt!
With a flick of his hand, he grasped a longsword in mid-air. His mastery of the Five Elements Sword Technique was seamless. With a single stroke, he bisected the leading opponent, spraying bl00d across the battlefield.
Boom!
His golden fist struck out once more, reducing another foe to a mangled heap of flesh.
In the chaos, Tian Fan had fully transformed into a god of slaughter. His entire body was drenched in bl00d, even his hair matted together. This was no longer a battle; it was a one-sided massacre. None of these fighters, even at their peak, could contend with Tian Fan, who, despite his injuries, remained overwhelmingly powerful.
As the first rays of morning sunlight pierced the ancient forest, the ground was littered with dismembered corpses and broken weapons, a sight so grotesque it churned the stomach.
“Yin-Yang Sect, one day soon, I will personally come to flatten your mountain gate!”
The following day, a resolute voice echoed from the skies above the ancient forest. It reverberated with a strength that shook the entire Northern Region.
For the first time in history, someone dared to declare war on the Yin-Yang Sect—a sect with millennia of heritage—and that someone was just a lone individual…
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