Free Web NovelChapter 1751: Chapter 1618: A Distant World
After emerging from the secret space of the Treasure Pavilion, Ye Fan’s emotions were affected, and he longed for everything about Earth.
"It’s been a long time since I visited the sealed passage between Earth and the Xuan Realm. I should go take a look."
Ye Fan suppressed the longing in his heart, thinking to himself, and decided to use the transmission array of the Treasure Pavilion to go to the Southern Domain to inspect the sealing of Earth’s passage.
With the Demon Clan about to emerge, the world’s structure might change drastically, and he was worried about the space portal deep within the Xuan Beast Forest.
Although it was sealed, when Elder Xuan sealed the passage between Earth and this world, he had not yet recovered his strength, fearing the seal might loosen.
If the Demon Clan discovers this space portal, the consequences would be unimaginable!
No matter what, the space portal must not be exposed, especially to the ambitious and vicious Demon Clan.
Additionally, he had another concern, which was Chen Daozang. This man, considered a hero of his generation, had been silent since arriving in the Xuan Realm, as if he vanished into thin air.
However, Ye Fan had a premonition that Chen Daozang wouldn’t die so easily and was likely hiding somewhere unknown, cultivating.
Given Chen Daozang’s aptitude, comprehension, and talent, in a world rich with Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi like the Xuan Realm, his cultivation would surely advance by leaps and bounds.
This was a potential threat, one that, upon emergence, would become Ye Fan’s strongest rival, possibly not inferior to an Emperor’s son like the Ancient Immortal.
Ye Fan had always wanted to find and kill Chen Daozang to eliminate this hidden danger, but Chen Daozang was so well-hidden that there hadn’t been any news for years.
After Ye Fan left, the headquarters of the Treasure Pavilion returned to its usual peace and bustle, with many people busy processing various reports and materials from branches everywhere.
Yaling had been accompanying her parents. For a long time, she had been busy working and studying outside, rarely able to reunite with her family.
After finally returning this time, she naturally wanted to spend more time with her parents. Ye Fan left without notifying her, disappearing quietly.
Yaling only learned that he had left the headquarters after he was gone.
That night, the clan held a small meeting, personally chaired by Yaling’s grandfather, Yayun Peak. The attendees were only members of their direct lineage.
After discussing the normal operations of the Treasure Pavilion, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed.
Yayun Peak glanced at Yaling with a smile and said, "Initially, I wanted Ye Fan to stay, but the Ancestor told me not to keep him, let him go..."
Yaling was moved and interjected, "Did Xiao Fan leave? How come I didn’t know?"
"That little fellow didn’t want us to tell you. He said you hadn’t been home for a long time and should spend more time with your parents!" Yayun Peak had an excellent impression of Ye Fan and said with a smile.
Yaling looked forlorn, knowing Ye Fan was avoiding her, while also wanting her to fulfill her filial duties.
"The tree wishes to be still, but the wind won’t cease; the child wishes to care, but the parent is gone."
There is no greater sorrow in the world than this!
Yaling suddenly felt very lucky. At least compared to Ye Fan, she was much luckier. She really didn’t know how he got through these years.
"That young man has gained the attention of the Ancestor and the Ling Family Ancestor. His future achievements are boundless, and he managed to defeat even the Ancient Emperor’s offspring, which is simply incredible."
Yaling’s father, a middle-aged man with sword-like eyebrows and a tiger-like face, sighed.
He found Ye Fan’s series of miracles quite unbelievable—a disciple from a small sect with no background or abundant cultivation resources, yet his strength had skyrocketed so rapidly.
From the Tianyuan State talent competition to now, only three years had passed, during which Ye Fan advanced rapidly, catching up to and surpassing the Saint Heir and the strongest heirs of the Di Clan.
Now, even an Emperor’s son, who possessed the Emperor Bloodline, was defeated by Ye Fan. It was absolutely astonishing, leaving many people’s jaws dropped.
What’s even more astonishing is that Ye Fan’s realm was one small realm lower than the Ancient Emperor’s offspring, yet he managed to reverse his fate with an ordinary body, defeating the Ancient Emperor’s offspring, comparable to the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor in his youth.
Back then, before Proving Dao, the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor also killed an Emperor’s son of a human-shaped creature with a gap of one small realm.
And now, Ye Fan also defeated the Ancient Emperor’s offspring with a gap of one small realm, rivaling the young Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor.
"I initially thought of marrying Ling’er to him, making him our son-in-law. If he proves Dao in the future, the Treasure Pavilion will flourish for the next twenty thousand years, but the Ancestor stopped me, saying it’s not the right time yet!" Yayun Peak sighed.
"That’s a good idea. I think Ling’er also has a good impression of that young man named Ye Fan, and he carries the legacies of the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor and Thunder Venerable, with an Emperor Weapon in possession. If we can tie him to the Treasure Pavilion’s ship, our future will be secure for twenty thousand years." Yaling’s father nodded.
"Then why did the Ancestor stop it?"
Yaling’s mother, an elegant and gentle middle-aged woman, looked at Yaling with confusion and asked her father-in-law.
"The Ancestor said Ye Fan currently has his heart occupied with affairs, not suitable for a proposal. Anyway, we have plenty of time, and a cultivator’s life is long; as long as Ling’er and his feelings remain good, timing doesn’t matter."
"Grandpa, what are you talking about! Ye Fan and I are just friends. The reason I’m good to him is because of his development potential. I never thought of marrying him. I won’t marry anyone in this life, I’ll stay home with you all."
Embarrassed and angry, Yaling protested as her grandfather and parents openly discussed her relationship with Ye Fan.
"Silly girl, what nonsense are you saying? What girl doesn’t get married?" Yaling’s mother chastised, scolding her daughter with a glance.
"Indeed, that Ye kid is not bad. It was you who insisted that he had unparalleled potential, leading us to acquire the Xuanwu Sect at a loss. You can’t let our investment go down the drain!" One of Yaling’s uncles also laughed and said.
"Aiya, I’m not talking to you anymore. You’re all bullying me!"
Yaling, rarely like this, acted coquettishly, blushing as she spoke.
If the disciples at the Immortal Academy saw this scene, they would be utterly shocked. When did this thorny rose become shy? Wasn’t she always a formidable tomboy?
"Grandpa, thank goodness you didn’t say it out loud, or I’d never let you off!"
Yaling waved her delicate fists, playfully threatening her grandfather before fleeing the room amid laughter.
Once back in her room, Yaling’s emotions gradually settled down. She leaned against the small window, watching the starry sky in a daze.
After a long while, she let out a soft sigh and murmured, "Are he and I truly fated to be together but never meant to be?"
She knew that in Ye Fan’s heart, there was always a woman firmly occupying the most important place, and no matter how excellent she was, she couldn’t replace that girl.
"Su Liuli, you’re lucky to have such a devoted man willing to sacrifice everything for you, in life and death..."
Yaling murmured as two streams of tears slid down her cheeks, soaking the clothes on her chest.
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In a distant world—Earth!
Since the space passage was sealed by Ye Fan, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi on Earth had significantly thinned. Although there was replenishment from Secret Realms around the world, it was still far less than before.
Mount Tian, still cold and windy, covered in snow and ice, has a natural Profound Ice Cave deep underground, over a thousand meters below the surface.
Under the illumination of a Luminous Pearl, the Profound Ice Cave’s light was dreamy and bizarre, ethereal and surreal, but not accessible to ordinary people.
The temperature here was extremely low. Ordinary cultivators would turn into ice sculptures in less than half a minute, only those with great strength like Yan and Chu Xuanji could withstand the profound cold.
In the depths of the Profound Ice Cave was a legendary Purple Jade Cold Ice Bed, where a fairy-like girl lay, encased in solid ice, vividly lifelike.
"Rumble!"
The Stone Gate opened, and the slender Yan and a forlorn Chu Xuanji appeared in the ice cave, both feeling heavy-hearted as they gazed at the girl still frozen in the Profound Ice.
Three years had passed!
Since Ye Fan entered the space passage, they followed his instructions, sealing the passage jointly and bringing back Su Liuli’s body.
Thanks to Chu Xuanji’s extraordinary medical skills, Su Liuli’s body could be preserved, but it had to remain frozen to halt time, awaiting Ye Fan’s return.
They firmly believed that Ye Fan could return successfully and bring Su Liuli back to life!
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