Free Web NovelChapter 1245: Chapter 1245: Saint’s Might
The demon pill masters chased unhurriedly all the way until finally reaching the edge of the peach forest.
On this journey, the demon pill masters picked peaches and chopped trees without restraint, leaving nothing but a trail of broken branches and trees, showing no respect for the peach demons of Longevity Star Palace.
One can only blame the too weak and easy-peach demons here; clearly being trespassed by outsiders, not one among them dared to stand out and resist. Witnessing this, the demon pill masters secretly looked down on the cowardice of the peach demons, becoming even more wanton and arrogant.
Unexpectedly, when they reached the end of the peach forest, they suddenly discovered thousands of peach demons gathered here, all the elites of the peach demon clan, with eleven Immortal Venerable and Immortal Kings among them, their numbers were equally matched!
Given the arrogance of the demon pill masters, witnessing this scene, they couldn’t help but feel a bit hesitant, wondering when have these peach demons become so sturdy? Is it truly worth fighting against the peach demons today?
The demon pill masters looked at each other, hesitating, the originally arrogant words suddenly stuck in their throats.
Witnessing this scene, the eldest demon pill master finally stood out, glanced disappointingly at the other demon pill masters, and scolded, "We, as demon pill masters, have pledged allegiance to the Demon-Sealing Peak, are we afraid of some peach demons? Acting like this, truly shameful! Not worthy of being demon pill masters!"
This elder demon pill master appeared stooped, with ordinary looks, quite inconspicuous among the demon pill masters, easy to be ignored by outsiders. Previously in the pursuit of Ji Fuyao, he lazily followed behind, neither eager to make a move nor to steal the limelight.
But now he stood at the forefront, his previously dim eyes suddenly becoming fierce and ruthless, with murderous intent emanating. As his demonic thoughts erupted, ten jade-colored pill patterns appeared intertwined on his left face, while a looming "sea" character filled with Demonic Qi surfaced faintly on his right face.
"Who is this person? Is there such a person in the demon pill master clan?" Some young peach demons did not recognize this aged demon pill master, bewildered.
However, among the peach demons, some elders recognized this aged demon pill master, turning pale with fear.
"It’s actually the Sea Devil General himself! He hasn’t died, and actually survived through the Pill Burning Tribulation!"
"What! He is the sixth general under the old Dan King’s command?"
"In the past, this demon single-handedly invaded our clan with nothing but the bloodline of the Nine-Turn Emperor Elixir, and despite our full efforts to encircle him, he still managed to devour several Immortal Venerable and Immortal Kings from us; fortunately, the Spirit Peach Great Emperor abandoned his seclusion to narrowly repel this demon; now having survived the Pill Burning Tribulation, he’s likely ascended to the Ten-Turn bloodline!"
Noticing some still remembered his fierce reputation, Sea Devil General couldn’t help but let out a cold snort, his gaze scanning through the faces of the peach demons, finally stopping on the Peach Demon Clan Leader—Tao Wannian.
"I recall you, you’re the youngest son of the Spirit Peach Emperor; when I came here to feed back then, eating countless peach demons, including many of your siblings. At that time, you were merely a boy, too terrified to stand steadily in front of me. Had it not been for your father enduring severe injuries to forcefully rescue you, even you would have been eaten by me. Haha, now you are no longer a boy, probably not as tender anymore in flesh!"
"Damn! This demon has targeted me again!"
Years have passed, Tao Wannian is no longer the little boy he once was, having grown into a clan leader, a dignified Five Tribulations Immortal King! Yet standing before Sea Devil General, Tao Wannian still felt an atmosphere of oppression, as if a vast ocean weighed upon him, unable to move!
How did this demon hide for so many years, what did he go through! Why has his presence become so unfathomable!
Prior to the Pill Burning Tribulation, this demon was already capable of escaping calmly from the hands of an Immortal Emperor; after the Tribulation, could his strength now truly be compared to an Immortal Emperor? Considering the demon pill master clan’s allegiance to the Demon-Sealing Peak, it’s possible he has refined the Demon Seed bestowed by the peak; if so, this person alone could obliterate the Peach Demon Clan!
"You all are fortunate, I do not wish to create more carnage today, I’m only pursuing Ji Fuyao today! It has nothing to do with the peach demons, get lost! You, get lost too!"
Sea Devil General pointed disdainfully at Tao Wannian.
Tao Wannian was first stunned, then feeling as though he received a great pardon, wished to immediately take his people and retreat back into the clan’s formation array.
Yet in the next moment, his face turned pale, for Sea Devil General’s finger pointed at Ning Fan, "Everyone else here may leave, except for you! Hand over Ji Fuyao under your umbrella!"
"What if I don’t..." Ning Fan said heartlessly.
"Haha, I know you’re an Immortal King, and not just any Immortal King, with immeasurable Mana. Unfortunately, I am not ordinary either; if you defy my order, I shall let you understand today what is the terror of a Ten-Turn Pill Demon, what is..."
Boom!
Before Sea Devil General could finish his cruel words, he suddenly felt a strong force strike, and his whole person was stomped into the ground by Ning Fan.
Ning Fan’s foot stepped on Sea Devil General’s head, he stomped casually yet Sea Devil General’s divine sense shattered, spewing mouthfuls of blood all over the ground, almost collapsing and dying!
The feeling of impending death suddenly spread throughout Sea Devil General! He struggled, desperately clawing at the ground to escape Ning Fan’s foot, but couldn’t escape!
It was as if what stepped on his head was the ancient firmament, the eternal earth, everything between heaven and earth!
"Impossible! Impossible! I am a Ten-Turn Pill Demon! Even the Pill Burning Tribulation couldn’t burn me! Even Greed for Life Senior’s Daytime Firmament Stone couldn’t suppress me! How am I unable to move from your foot! What kind of sorcery have you used! Fine, fine! You’ve angered me! Watch me break your suppression technique and tear you to pieces!"
Pill demon true self, appear!
Sea Devil General’s physical body began to swell, his aura rapidly rising, originally at Immortal King Peak strength, his true self revealed, instantly comparable to the ancient Sixth Calamity Immortal Emperor!
Ancient Sixth Calamity Immortal Emperor could contend against an Eight or even Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor in the Era of Decline!
Sea Devil General’s aura was overwhelming, suffocating the peach demons present!
The toughness of his pill demon true form was astounding, his whole body gleaming with the luster of a Ten Revolutions Elixir! Legend says a true Ten Revolutions Elixir is as firm as Innate Treasure and can withstand attacks without much damage. This demon’s body seemed to emit the Ten Revolutions radiance, likely able to resist Innate Treasure!
His demonic thoughts were mighty! Under their sweep, everyone seemed like solitary boats on a vast ocean.
His...
As everyone was alarmed by the terror of Sea Devil General’s true self, a loud crash sounded, and shockingly, Sea Devil General’s true self exploded into pieces.
Unconcerned with wasting more time watching Sea Devil General’s transformation display, Ning Fan smoothly put away the Merit Umbrella, using it as a blunt weapon to strike, a single hit shattered Sea Devil General’s physical form.
Strangely, Sea Devil General’s body burst not into blood but dispersed into rainwater.
This strike directly transformed Sea Devil General into rainwater, attacking his material existence!
Silence, an eerie quietness enveloped the scene!
No one had expected that the most arrogant and domineering Sea Devil General on site would be effortlessly crushed by Ning Fan with a single umbrella hit...
Furthermore, the way Sea Devil General died was bizarre: transformed into rainwater, even though the demons present had been enlightened by Duowen’s power, they couldn’t fathom the mystery.
"Hmm? This feeling..." Ning Fan paid no heed to the slaying of Sea Devil General, having slain countless Quasi-Saints; killing a small Immortal King Sea Devil General wouldn’t cause any ripple.
He cared about the Merit Umbrella itself and the rain Sea Devil General turned into upon death.
In fact, Ning Fan knew of dozens of ways to kill Sea Devil General instantly, but he was disinclined to expend Mana, so he casually grabbed the Merit Umbrella, used it as a weapon, struck Sea Devil General, surprisingly it couldn’t withstand even one blow from the umbrella.
Using the umbrella as a weapon was unintentional, yet Ning Fan unexpectedly discovered: when the Merit Umbrella was wielded as a weapon, the Rain Intent within him resonated with it, unleashing powers several magnitudes greater!
Afterward, the umbrella’s strike was no longer a physical attack, directly altering Sea Devil General’s existence, transforming him into rainwater...
The Merit Umbrella actually possesses such a usage?
No, this isn’t right!
Perhaps this isn’t the intended use of the Merit Umbrella itself but rather a hidden method inherent to the Sky-Dueling Jade Umbrella, the material used to refine the Merit Umbrella. The Sky-Dueling Jade Umbrella is the Rain Master’s Seal-class Instrument, and legend has it that those who possess the Rain Master’s Seal can trigger the Sky-Dueling Jade Umbrella’s hidden divine skills.
Now, the Sky-Dueling Jade Umbrella has been upgraded by Ning Fan to become the Merit Umbrella. Looking at today’s situation, its hidden divine skills have not only been retained but also have their usage restrictions reduced.
Ning Fan possessed only a small amount of Rain Master’s Seal Power, all of which he absorbed from Beihai True Lord. He was originally not qualified to use the Sky-Dueling Jade Umbrella’s hidden divine skills, but after the restrictions were lowered, he now had the qualifications to utilize them.
As for those hidden divine skills, they are likely of an existence-level destructive capability. All of this is just Ning Fan’s speculation.
Wanting to verify this matter is quite simple, why not just ask the Merit Umbrella directly!
"Let me ask you, you..."
Ning Fan was about to converse with the Merit Umbrella when suddenly he heard the Peach Demons around him exclaim in alarm.
"Look quickly! With the Sea Devil General dead, unexpectedly a pill exploded from his body, could this pill be his true form!"
Ning Fan had previously been too focused on the Merit Umbrella and only noticed now that at the place where the Sea Devil General fell, a pill with a radiant and exquisite luster separated from the pouring rain, exuding an exotic medicinal fragrance, with ten dan patterns on its surface.
"Judging by the scent, this pill should be the Eight Seas Pill!"
"It’s said that the Eight Seas Pill is extremely difficult to refine. Even the main ingredient requires collecting eight oceans of the Four Directions Level, drying their waters to condense into a pill. The additional ingredients are treasures beyond measure!"
"The Eight Seas Pill can greatly enhance a master’s water-controlling ability; it’s rumored that a Trace-level Master once consumed one and directly touched the threshold of Control Positions!"
"The one the Sea Devil General held is no ordinary Eight Seas Pill! Regular Eight Seas Pills are only Nine Revolutions Emperor Level, but this one, by surviving the pill’s fiery tribulation, was forcibly elevated to the Ten Revolutions level—it’s a genuine Ten Revolutions Ancestor Pill!"
"A Ten Revolutions Elixir could attract a Quasi-Saint to contest for it! Once this pill appears, other old demons and monsters from various palaces will surely sense it and come here—it doesn’t bode well!"
The various Peach Demons spoke among themselves, revealing the mysteries of this Eight Seas Pill.
Their discussions reached Ning Fan’s ears, and thus, Ning Fan viewed this Eight Seas Pill with slightly different eyes.
"This pill seems capable of greatly enhancing the water-controlling ability, though the pill’s form appears somewhat unstable, showing signs of disintegration..."
Ning Fan did not continue his conversation with the Merit Umbrella but raised his hand to capture the pill.
Perhaps it was due to the impact of the Merit Umbrella, the surface of this pill had become moist, showing signs of turning into rain. If left any longer, it would completely dissolve away.
Ning Fan felt rather speechless.
He rarely obtains a Ten Revolutions Elixir, yet he cannot take it back for leisurely study? If not consumed immediately, it would dissolve. Hence, it must be swallowed quickly.
Gulp.
Ning Fan swallowed the pill into his stomach!
The Peach Demons exclaimed in shock!
"Wh-what! Lord Grand Wood actually ate this Eight Seas Pill raw! A Ten Revolutions Elixir can’t be consumed without preparation!"
"There’s another issue, too! Monsters from other palaces have surely sensed this pill’s aroma heading our way. However, Lord Grand Wood consumed it first, meaning those intent on snatching the pill won’t simply stand down."
The powerful medicinal energy surged chaotically within, making Ning Fan’s stomach swell, but only to that extent.
After all, he was the divine spirit body and demon spirit form, a primordial spirit. The immense power of the Ten Revolutions Elixir, while difficult to digest, wouldn’t burst his body.
Of course, difficulty digesting the vast medicinal energy was indeed the case.
If Dan Demons were likened to a bowl of rice, Ning Fan’s divine Fiendgod body could devour a mountain of rice! But due to insufficient cultivation and digestive capabilities, consuming such a mountain would require extensive time for digestion.
Temporary inability to refine the medicinal energy means it remains within, slowly digested over time!
From Ning Fan’s slaying of the Sea Devil General to consuming the Ten Revolutions Elixir form of the Sea Devil General, it happened within mere moments.
All the Dan Demons were astonished by Ning Fan’s ferocity, and when they regained their senses, Ning Fan had already taken his umbrella in hand, charging towards another Dan Demon.
This time, the target was an Ivory Dan Demon.
The Ivory Dan Demon, seeing Ning Fan charging directly towards him, turned pale—this was the man who had instantly killed the Sea Devil General! His strength was far inferior to the Sea Devil General, there was no way to withstand a single strike from this man!
"Elephant Brother, don’t fear! I’ll help you!"
"Me too!"
"I’m coming too!"
Seeing the Ivory Dan Demon being targeted by Ning Fan, three nearby Dan Demons rushed over, intending to join forces with the Ivory Dan Demon against Ning Fan.
Ning Fan’s slaying of the Sea Devil General had indeed shocked the crowd of Dan Demons, yet they thought with numbers on their side, they might manage to hold out a bit.
But they were wrong—terribly wrong!
Even teamed together, four Dan Demons could not last long against Ning Fan. Ning Fan merely swept his umbrella, and afterward, the bright blue rain beams washed over them. All four Dan Demons, along with their magical treasures and weapons, were struck by Ning Fan’s umbrella, turning them into mere rainwater.
The four Dan Demons died! And died without leaving a trace! Then, at the spots where they fell, four pills emerged. Unfortunately, none were Ten Revolutions Ancestor Pills, just Ninth Revolution Golden Pills and Emperor Pills.
The pills suffered the same fate, showing signs of collapsing into rain. Seeing this, Ning Fan had no choice but to consume the pills immediately to prevent them from going to waste.
"Even an Immortal Emperor could not instantly kill four Immortal Venerable Immortal Kings! If this person could accomplish it, they must be on par with Lord Dan King! We must retreat quickly and cannot confront them!"
The remaining Dan Demons finally feared, no longer seeking to chase Ji Fuyao and instead fled for their lives.
But where could they escape to!
Ning Fan’s umbrella swept down, causing the remaining Dan Demons to dissipate into rainwater, not a single one lasting two hits against Ning Fan.
As for the pills that exploded out... to avoid wastage, Ning Fan consumed them all, leaving him even more stuffed.
The Peach Demons were all stunned by Ning Fan’s displayed combat power!
At the same time, they were filled with puzzlement.
"Strange! According to Shanhai Arbiter practice, the Supervisors of Control Positions retrieve offerings from All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, typically only low-level spirit senses are sent for this purpose. These low-level spirit senses at most should not exceed the mumbling level, or it would affect transport effects. Yet this person possesses the strength to instantly kill Immortal Venerable Kings, contrary to the rumors. We thought his Immortal King cultivation and Quasi-Saint power were mere disguises, but it turns out they are real..."
"Could this person not be the Grand Wood Minister’s spirit sense? Were we mistaken?"
"Impossible! When this person entered Longevity Star Palace, the Yuan Tao Ancient Tree, on the verge of dying, responded and began to bloom anew. Who other than the legendary Grand Wood Minister could do such a thing, reviving the dying Immemorial Spiritual Root?"
"This person must be the Grand Wood Minister!"
"As for why his cultivation is so high, that’s understandable... This time, the Shanhai Arbiter has dispatched not a low-level spirit sense of the Grand Wood Minister but a high-level one! Sending a low-level spirit sense means receiving tributes; sending a high-level spirit sense means delivering punishment! It’s over, it’s all over! The Grand Wood Minister is here to punish us! Indeed, we’ve owed too many tributes, angering the Shanhai Arbiter!"
"A mere bribe is definitely not enough to quell the anger of the Grand Wood Minister!"
"We must seek other methods if we hope for the Grand Wood Minister’s forgiveness!"
Nearby peach demons talked incessantly.
Ning Fan couldn’t be bothered with the nonsense of these peach demons and directly summoned the Peach Demon Clan Leader, Tao Wannian, asking, "Is there a suitable place for secluded retreat here? I urgently need to refine my medicine power, and I also need to find a place to heal this little fellow..."
Ning Fan opened his hand, revealing the unconscious little Demon Soul of Ji Fuyao.
Seeing the heavy injuries of this woman, with the Demon Soul likely to collapse at any time, Ning Fan frowned slightly and added, "Preferably a place like the Land of Lingering Darkness, conducive to soul healing. Rest assured, I won’t borrow your secluded place for free. I will offer a reward afterward..."
"Speaking of the Land of Lingering Darkness, there is a perfect spot in Longevity Star Palace. Unfortunately, years ago, the Evil Sect from Demon-Sealing Peak came and slaughtered, contaminating the place with lots of karma and Evil Qi. The Grand Wood Minister, with a noble stature, is probably not suitable to go there. If soul healing is not considered, there are plenty of secluded spots in the Longevity Star Palace, which the master can freely use; regarding the reward, us humble peach demons dare not ask for the master’s anything. The master may give commands directly, and my Peach Demon Clan will certainly die if only the master could be lenient on the tribute of peaches and give us a way to survive..." Tao Wannian said cautiously.
"For the last time, I’m not the Grand Wood Minister. Just let me to the Land of Lingering Darkness."
"But that place is full of karma and Evil Qi, harmful to your spiritual cultivation..."
"No matter, lead the way."
...
In Longevity Star Palace, there is a peach forest of a hundred thousand acres and three thousand tree palaces.
Also, there is a treasured land called Peach Blossom Spring, the origin of all peach trees in the world.
Within Peach Blossom Spring, the mountains coil, streams babble, surrounded by three thousand water veins, and at the heart of the place grows hundreds of towering giant peach trees.
These peach trees, different from those outside, are the heritage trees of the Peach Demon Clan, called Yuan Tao Ancient Tree.
Before Ning Fan arrived at Longevity Star Palace, the Yuan Tao Ancient Trees here were almost dying.
But when Ning Fan set foot in Longevity Star Palace, the Yuan Tao here gleamed with vibrant life, blooming once more, which is why the Peach Demon Clan believed Ning Fan to be the Grand Wood Minister; this has always been something only the Grand Wood Minister of Shanhai Arbiter can accomplish.
This Peach Blossom Spring is the secluded retreat that Peach Demon Clan prepared for Ning Fan.
Ning Fan wanted a peaceful retreat, but reality was such that someone always disrupted it.
On the first day of retreat in Peach Blossom Spring.
A wine demon with the cultivation of Eight Tribulations Immortal Emperor burped in and boldly asked Ning Fan to hand over the Ten Revolutions Elixir obtained earlier.
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He couldn’t preserve the elixir earlier, so he consumed it directly!
The wine demon was furious upon hearing this, but soon realized that even though Ning Fan consumed the elixir, the immense medicine power hadn’t been fully refined, with over ninety percent stored in Ning Fan’s body.
Thus, greedy thoughts surged within the wine demon, who wanted to capture Ning Fan, soak him in liquor, and use this living medicinal source to brew a jar of Ten Revolutions medicine power wine!
The wine demon thought and acted on this.
He arrogantly made a move on Ning Fan, but then...
He was struck by Ning Fan’s umbrella, shattered into rainwater and obliterated.
As for his essence—Ziwei Ancient Liquor—was seized by Ning Fan.
...
On the second day of the retreat in Peach Blossom Spring.
Two book demons with Semi-Saint cultivation barged in.
They too wanted to capture Ning Fan.
Then... Ning Fan received two ancient books, "Northern Pole Divine Elixir Tome Upper Volume" and "Northern Pole Divine Elixir Tome Middle Volume," respectively, were collections of the Purple Rose Celestial Emperor during his life, recording many True Realms Alchemy Master’s dan refinements and experiences.
...
On the third day of the retreat in Peach Blossom Spring.
Four Semi-Saints burst in at once.
Then... Ning Fan seized four ancient herbs.
...
On the fourth, fifth, sixth day...
Gradually, fewer fools came to disturb, and everyone realized Ning Fan was not to be trifled with, so slowly, no one came senselessly to cause trouble.
By the seventh day, Ning Fan finally healed Ji Fuyao’s Demon Soul.
Yes, he learned this woman’s name and identity from the peach demons.
A member of the Fengnu Clan, a guardian of Ziwei Beiji Palace, a different race from Northern Boundary River... Ji Fuyao.
Though Ji Fuyao’s Demon Soul was healed, she still remained unconscious, though she began murmuring in her sleep, the speech was intermittent, sometimes calling "Father Emperor", "Mother Empress," and sometimes "Master..."
By the tenth day, Ji Fuyao, after being unconscious for many days, finally awoke.
Ji Fuyao awakened, but Ning Fan’s divine sense Ant Lord remained in slumber, unknown why.
"Water..." As soon as she awakened, she asked Ning Fan for water.
Ning Fan, expressionless, handed her Demon Soul a gourd of Spiritual Spring—a useless broken gourd from the storage pouch, conveniently used by Ning Fan.
"Thank you..."
Ji Fuyao’s head was still dizzy; after drinking several mouthfuls of Spiritual Spring, she felt slightly better.
Once clear, she realized that Ning Fan sitting beside her seemed so familiar.
"Was it Senior who saved me?"
"Did you call me Senior?" Ning Fan was surprised and seemed to ponder.
"Uh, did I call it wrongly? Then, should I call you Benefactor?"
"..."
"Benefactor doesn’t sound right either? This..." Ji Fuyao was a bit at a loss.
"Master?"
"..."
"Lord?"
"..."
"King?"
"..."
Seeing that no title seemed appropriate, Ji Fuyao became slightly anxious. Now that she was even more awake, how could she not know the person who saved her was Ning Fan?
The grace of saving a life is incredibly significant, and yet she couldn’t even figure out how to properly address Ning Fan. If this upset Senior, it would leave her feeling uneasy.
"Are all the people of the Fengnu Clan as foolish as you? You should call this great man Grand Wood Minister!" The Peach Demon Clan Leader couldn’t stand it any longer and added, incidentally mentioning that Ning Fan, during these days of secluded cultivation, had been served tea and water as if he were a servant.
"So, Senior is the Grand Wood Minister; my apologies for my disrespect!" Ji Fuyao thought to herself, not caring what a Grand Wood Minister was. It was more important to use the title to please the Senior.
Ning Fan shook his head and sighed, "Don’t call me Grand Wood Minister."
"Then..."
"Still call me Senior, that’s fine."
"Oh," Ji Fuyao replied respectfully, without the slightest pretense of a Fengnu Clan Queen. In front of a Senior like this, what is a clan queen worth?
"Do you not remember what happened previously?"
"What does Senior mean by... what events?" Still speaking in a cautious tone.
"Previously, you called me Master? I am curious why you addressed me like that. I have some guesses, but I need to verify them with you."
"Ah? Senior says I called him Master? Well... I don’t remember such a thing," Ji Fuyao was startled, unable to recall addressing him that way.
"You indeed called me that. At the time, in desperation, you wistfully called Grand Wood Minister ’Master.’ If things weren’t so peculiar, how could Grand Wood Minister have caused a disturbance among the demon clan, engaging in a killing spree stirring mundane strife?" Tao Wannian interjected again with a face of displeasure.
"Um, I truly don’t remember this... I have been prone to fits of hysteria since childhood, often babbling nonsense during the day. I must have had another fit previously..." She became even more cautious.
"Hysteria... Then forget it. With that being said, let me ask you one more thing..."
Ning Fan seemed to want to ask further.
Yet, at this moment, Ji Fuyao suddenly closed her eyes, clutching her head in pain, crying out until it quickly subsided.
When Ji Fuyao reopened her eyes, her gaze unexpectedly glimmered with a domineering spirit that could overlook the world!
"Huh?"
’Ji Fuyao’ murmured softly, inspecting her Demon Soul body, then suddenly laughed aloud!
"Hahaha! I have emerged, truly emerged! What use is a decade of suppression, what use is dismemberment! You despicable wretch, didn’t expect this, right? Through a chance encounter, I met the residual soul in parallel reincarnation!"
"What’s all this racket! Ji Fuyao, do you think this Peach Blossom Spring is a place for your outbursts! This is our clan’s sacred land, can’t allow you to shout carelessly here! Keep shouting and old me will teach you a lesson!" Tao Wannian, seeing ’Ji Fuyao’ shouting in pain first and then loud disturbances, was naturally displeased. Those qualified to cause a racket at the Peach Blossom Spring were only the Grand Wood Ministers; what rank does Ji Fuyao hold!
"Impudent! What do you count for, daring to show off to me! Also! My name, Ji Fuyao, was bestowed by Master; is it for you to call out recklessly!"
Bang!
Like the might of heaven, a sudden force pressed Tao Wannian into the ground, eating dust, unable to stand again under such pressure!
"Sa-Sa-Saint Pressure! It must be fake, Grand Wood Minister, flee, flee! This Ji Fuyao... is not right!" Tao Wannian trembled all over; seeing the Saint Pressure for the first time made him unable to comprehend why the current queen of the Fengnu clan inexplicably possessed Saint Pressure, it was simply astonishing!
Despite his ultimate fear of the Saint Pressure, Tao Wannian was still concerned for Ning Fan’s safety, desperately shouting "Grand Wood Minister, run" "if you don’t, it’ll be too late" and the like.
However, Ning Fan was of course not going to flee.
Seeing the sudden eruption of Saint Pressure from ’Ji Fuyao,’ Ning Fan’s inner conjecture was more confirmed.
"Huh? Isn’t this Daoist Ning, you’re here too?" ’Ji Fuyao,’ after a slight reprimand to Tao Wannian, noticed Ning Fan was present.
Thinking of the time she spent with Ning Fan, tied together day and night, constantly being bullied by him, her teeth ached, wanting to retaliate right there.
However, after having gone through much with Ning Fan, the relationship somewhat softened, especially having gained many benefits during the Merit Umbrella event from him. Now, seeing Ning Fan perpetually sporting an ambiguous smile at her, ’Ji Fuyao’ found herself unable to muster the will to retaliate against this despicable soul.
"Forget it, I’m in a good mood today, not holding past events against you. From now on, let’s go our separate ways with no intervening or contact, live and let live. So, goodbye, Daoist Ning... Ouch! So painful! This residual soul level is above mine, actually resisting me..."
’Ji Fuyao’ again closed her eyes, lamenting in pain. Shortly afterward, Ji Fuyao reopened her eyes, seeing Ning Fan’s expression of ambiguous amusement and Tao Wannian lying on the ground ineffectually, staring at her like a monster caused her puzzled astonishment.
"Senior, just now... I seemed to have another fit of hysteria. Didn’t act disrespectfully, did I?" Ji Fuyao asked cautiously.
"No," Ning Fan smiled mysteriously.
Meanwhile, within his divine sense, the Ant Lord, who had long slumbered, fittingly awakened at this moment. As soon as it awoke, it angrily rolled around—well, within the divine sense instead.
"Damn! I clearly got rid of that annoying Ning Fan, how did I end up back again! It’s driving me crazy! Aaaargh!"
"Indeed..."
Witnessing this scene, Ning Fan further validated his inner suspicions, and when looking at Ji Fuyao again, his gaze turned more inexplicable.
Indeed, this woman was another residual soul of the Ant Lord!
As for her calling out ’Master’... it would become clear in future encounters, there’s no urgent need to press for answers now.
