Free Web NovelChapter 1710: Chapter 1579: Boundless Glory
Under the intervention of the Old Emperor of the Moon Empire, the contest officially ended, with the Ancient Immortal’s silken treasure armor destroyed, and he himself left in utter disarray.
After the Ancient Immortal’s defeat, no one dared to challenge Ye Fan anymore. The contest thus concluded, and the banquet was prepared, with heroic lords from various factions gathering together.
The Old Emperor of the Moon Empire ordered a Healing Holy Pill to be given to the Ancient Immortal and then sent him to the Gu Family camp, announcing the start of the banquet.
The banquet was divided into two sections: the heroic lords of various factions gathered inside the palace, drinking and chatting, discussing candidates to counter the Demon Clan.
The younger generation, meanwhile, gathered outside in the open, hosted by Ancient Prince Yue Haoyu and Eldest Princess Yue Ying. freewēbnoveℓ.com
Ye Fan naturally sat with Hu Fei and others.
The Moon Empire, with its abundant resources, made the banquet very lavish. Various strong Xuan Beast meats were served, becoming joyous meals for everyone.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, the Human Emperor’s son approached with a wine cup, signaling to Ye Fan before drinking. Smiling, he said: "I’ve long heard of Brother Ye’s renowned name. To decisively kill even human-shaped creatures, I greatly admire you. If Brother Ye doesn’t mind, how about we become friends and, in the future, fight enemies together, battle the Demon Clan, slay human-shaped creatures, and quell dark turmoil!"
"How could such matters exclude me?"
Yue Haoyu also came over with a wine cup, and Hu Fei and others immediately made space for them to chat.
"It is my honor to fight alongside the two of you!"
Ye Fan drank his cup with a hearty laugh.
"Don’t forget us. We may not be able to fight human-shaped creatures, but we can still contribute against the Demon Clan."
Shi Ye and Han Sandong came over, and everyone laughed together, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
The Ancient Immortal, hearing their conversation, just coldly snorted and did not come over, seemingly disdainful of associating with them.
"Ye Zi, congratulations on defeating that person and vindicating past humiliation!" Hu Fei intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the Ancient Immortal and said loudly.
Swoosh!
The Ancient Immortal’s face instantly turned ashen. Others couldn’t discern, but he naturally knew the significance, secretly regretting not having killed them back in the Jiu Long Nest.
Soon, the Demon Sect Young Master, the Great Demon, and Buddha Yu chanzi also came over, expressing admiration to Ye Fan and thanking him for showing mercy.
Witnessing Ye Fan’s ruthless treatment of the Ancient Immortal, they realized Ye Fan had been holding back all along. Otherwise, their defeat would have been worse.
"I say, bald one, isn’t Buddhism supposed to prohibit alcohol? Why don’t you abstain from meat?" Hu Fei asked, unable to resist, seeing Yu chanzi drinking and eating meat.
"Wine and meat pass through the intestines; the Buddha sits in the heart. The human body is just a foul sack. As long as there’s a Buddha heart, drinking and eating meat are no hindrance, no obstacle to cultivation." Yu chanzi replied, with an air of an enlightened monk.
With the arrival of the two Emperor’s sons and Yu chanzi, the Great Demon, Hu Fei and others simply combined several tables, forming a circle, drinking and chatting. freēwebnovel.com
Though Yu chanzi was Buddha, he completely disregarded Buddhist rules, which surprised everyone.
Especially Ye Fan, whose understanding of Buddhism remained Earthbound. Since coming to this world, he had not seen Buddhist sect disciples; Yu chanzi was the first.
On Earth, Buddhism had the basic Five Precepts: no killing, no stealing, no alcoholism, no fornication, and no false speech.
Alcohol and meat were great taboos in Buddhism, yet Yu chanzi, claimed to have the potential to prove the Dao and attain Buddha fruit, indulged in them more than Shi Ye and others, raising doubts about his genuine hope of attaining Buddha fruit.
"Fallacy, pure fallacy!"
The Great Demon showed no courtesy, saying coldly: "I only believe in power. The so-called compassion of the Buddhist Sect is just hypocrisy. This is a world where the strong devour the weak; compassion is unwarranted."
This perspective was typical of the Demon Sect, and no one could object because the Great Demon was the Demon Sect’s Young Master, and there was nothing wrong with believing in the supremacy of the strong.
Ye Fan wholeheartedly agreed, as the Great Demon, though carrying the title of Demon Sect Young Master, did not act unscrupulously and bore no hostility toward ordinary cultivators.
Or perhaps ordinary cultivators were simply unworthy opponents for him, and he disdained to cause them trouble.
But regardless, Ye Fan found the Great Demon a man of true nature, far better than those who preached morality and righteousness but schemed against others behind closed doors.
Before long, Wen TaDou and Li Yu’er also arrived, with Ye Fan’s table bustling, almost gathering the strongest of the younger generation.
"Brother Ye, you’re truly remarkable, cultivating the Divine Skills Realm to such a degree; it’s incredible." Wen TaDou said to Ye Fan with a smile.
"No, no, Brother Wen’s Wen Qi attack is truly astounding; such an attack is unprecedented. However, your physique is too weak. Once someone gets close, it could be fatal; you must be cautious in the future!" Ye Fan pointed out Wen TaDou’s shortcoming.
This was evident to all; everyone knew that if anyone got close, even a little cultivator from the Holy Embryo Realm could easily kill him.
Wen TaDou smiled wryly, saying: "Of course I know, but as a mere scholar, I’m weak in body strength, and reaching this stage of cultivation is already quite good. Perhaps after entering the Venerable Realm, there might be some improvement, but it’s impossible now."
