The Witch-Demon War

One move of "killing with brother in arms" left him completely defenseless, forcing him to surrender obediently.

What about Houtu?

If he really faced that female demon, he would probably be defeated in an instant.

After teasing Lin Fan for a while, Houtu left with satisfaction.

Lin Fan stepped into the Primordial Pearl.

Beside the green bamboo, the two simpletons were still lying down, gnawing on bamboo shoots.

Seeing him arrive, they lazily greeted him, "Big Brother is here!"

Being so lazy all day won't do; it's time to cultivate properly. Lin Fan looked at their slovenly appearance, disappointed.

If this continues, how can they be qualified mounts?

Xiong Aotian gnawed on a bamboo shoot crackling with lightning, his fur standing on end, but his face was full of bliss: "Cultivate? Lying down is more comfortable."

Xiong Batian was a bit tougher, sitting up and saying heroically, "Big Brother, teach me **! I will definitely train diligently and dominate one side in the future!"

Lin Fan nodded with satisfaction.

One is useless, the other can still be molded.

He secretly observed Xiong Batian, combined with the Yin Yang origin within him, and suddenly had an inspiration.

Ding! Congratulations to the host for merging the Yin Yang Law and the Devouring Law, comprehending the Grand Unity-level divine ability—Heaven Swallowing Art.

Although it's only a Grand Unity-level divine ability, the requirements for talent are extremely low, and cultivation is effortless.

One only needs to continuously devour spiritual items to increase their cultivation.

Whether it's immortal bamboo and spiritual medicine, or the flesh and blood of demons, anything containing energy can be transformed and used.

It is perfect for Xiong Batian's temperament.

Don't look at this guy acting all high and mighty now; he actually has a three-minute passion. His nickname, "Iron Bones," wasn't given for nothing.

Lin Fan had long seen through this guy's personality.

So he specifically tailored this ** for him.

This is a Grand Unity secret method, divided into nine stages, and it perfectly matches your physique. When cultivated to the ninth stage of completion, you will gain unimaginably mysterious power.

As he spoke, Lin Fan flicked his finger and lightly tapped Xiong Batian's forehead.

Instantly, the entire ** was imprinted directly into Xiong Batian's mind.

A massive amount of information surged in, and Xiong Batian immediately lay flat, slowly beginning to digest it.

Soon, the Yin Yang Dao Charm and Devouring Dao Charm faintly appeared in his breathing.

Having just grasped a superficial understanding, this normally lazy fellow jumped up and pounced excitedly at Lin Fan:

"Boss! This ** can actually increase cultivation by eating!

This is too great!

Boss, you are truly divine!"

Xiong Aotian, who was gnawing on a spiritual bamboo shoot, heard this and instantly froze like a statue. The bamboo shoot in his hand fell to the ground.

What? Eating can make you stronger? Is there such a good thing in the world?

The next second, he darted over like a rabbit and tightly hugged Lin Fan's leg:

"Boss, hurry and teach me! I want to learn too!"

"Didn't you say you didn't want to learn just now?"

Lin Fan teased Xiong Aotian.

"Aotian, I gave you the nickname 'Iron Bones' precisely because I want you to be a bear of your word. If you say you won't learn, then don't learn. Bears should have backbone, don't let Big Brother look down on you."

Xiong Batian gnawed on a bamboo shoot and said with a serious face.

Xiong Aotian completely ignored the teasing, holding onto Lin Fan's leg and begging with pleading eyes:

"Boss, please, hurry and teach me!

He doesn't like cultivating, but he didn't say he dislikes eating.

If he can't learn this divine ability, even gnawing on bamboo shoots won't taste good anymore.

After all, for him, eating is a lifelong matter, a career to be pursued for a lifetime.

His greatest dream is to taste all the delicacies in the world.

This ** is simply tailor-made for him.

Everything else can be compromised.

But on this matter, he would never back down.

"Fine."

Lin Fan smiled and ruffled Xiong Aotian's hair.

"Seeing how determined you are, I, as your elder brother, will pass this Spiritual Power to you. Remember to cultivate diligently."

"If you dare slack off, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Elder Brother, rest assured! If I dare be lazy after learning this Spiritual Power, you can hit me or kick me, and I won't utter a sound!"

Xiong Aotian thumped his chest with a loud thud.

It was the first time Lin Fan had seen this simpleton so serious, and he felt a touch of emotion.

He raised his hand and tapped Xiong Aotian's glabella, passing the Heaven Swallowing Art over.

Instantly, Dao texts surged within Xiong Aotian's sea of consciousness.

This simple bear immediately immersed himself in cultivation, a faint aura of devouring Dao Charm and Yin Yang Dao Charm emanating from his body.

The two Daos intertwined, forming the phantom image of a Yin Yang grinding disc.

It was rare to see these two simpletons so focused. After setting up a supporting cultivation formation, Lin Fan turned and entered another space.

He took out five Chaos Star Fruits.

These fruits contained immense Star Power and were most suitable for body tempering.

Lin Fan consumed the five fruits without even having time to savor their taste—

A Star Law, like the brilliance of the cosmos, instantly surged through his entire body!

His body erupted with billions of starlight, and the Primordial Great Dao True Explanation and Sacred Emperor Golden Body Technique began to circulate on their own.

Under the scouring of the Star Power, his physical body underwent rapid transformation, emitting divine radiance and sacred light.

The Law network continuously mended its flaws, gradually forming an orderly world.

After a long while, immortal essence surged, and anomalies appeared in the sky.

The terrifying Blood Essence shook the space, and Lin Fan's physical body seemed to evolve like the heavens.

This continued until the power of the Star Fruits was completely refined.

Lin Fan's physique had broken through to the late stage of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

He continued to immerse himself in cultivation, meticulously comprehending the profound mysteries of stars contained within the Chaos Star Fruits. His divine sense probed the depths of the fruits, his spiritual platform bloomed with brilliant wisdom, and in an instant, he entered a state of profound enlightenment. Countless Star Dao Charms surrounded him, exuding vast majesty.

Ding! Host has successfully deciphered the true meaning of the Chaos Star Fruit, mastered the essence of Star Law, and gained insights by integrating it with your own Star Dao, thus upgrading the Hunyuan-level Spiritual Power Great Star Arts to the Heavenly Dao realm.

Learned the Heavenly Dao-level secret technique Great Evolution Star Arts.

Obtained the Postnatal Top-tier Spiritual Plant Dragon Scale Grass.

Lin Fan opened his eyes and refined and simplified the Great Evolution Star Arts. In an instant, a profound ** manifested in his sea of consciousness. This Heavenly Dao-level Spiritual Power was far superior to ordinary star arts, having undergone a transformation at the fundamental level.

The Great Star Arts could only harness the power of stars, while the Great Evolution Star Arts could control Star Law and primordial order. Not only was its power incomparable, but it also possessed numerous profound effects. This technique encompassed all phenomena and integrated them seamlessly: it could be used to deploy killing formations with Star Law, and it had many basic applications.

Lin Fan nodded with a knowing smile and peered inward. The orderly world within his body, constructed from three thousand Laws, became increasingly stable and perfect. He could wield the power of Laws with his physical body alone. He clearly perceived that his physique had undergone a complete transformation, his source of power was inexhaustible, and his strength had increased tenfold compared to before.

To test the specific extent of his improvement, he decided to spar with Gonggong and Zhurong for verification. He believed these two would also be happy to accept the challenge.

After stepping out of the Primordial Pearl, upon hearing Lin Fan's invitation to spar, Zhurong and Gonggong hesitated. Although their personalities were straightforward, they were not foolish. They clearly sensed that Lin Fan's aura was stronger than before. They had already lost to him, and the gap was likely even wider now.

Seeing their hesitation, Lin Fan immediately stated...

Battle of the Ancestral Witches

Zhurong rubbed his aching chest and grinned, "Lin Fan, your punches are really powerful!"

Gonggong shook his numb arm, his eyes filled with even stronger fighting spirit, "Again!"

The two figures crossed like lightning, and the ground cracked with fissures under the impact. Lin Fan's movements were agile, and he moved with ease amidst their pincer attack.

"Watch this!" Zhurong roared, his fist tearing through the air.

Lin Fan nimbly sidestepped and pulled Zhurong along. Zhurong lost his balance and stumbled forward, crashing directly into Gonggong, who was charging at him.

"Ouch!"

"You brute!"

Amidst the flying dust, the two Ancestral Witches fell into a tangled heap like a stack of pancakes. Lin Fan stood in place, his robes fluttering gently.

At this moment, crisp applause came from the mountaintop. Houtu leaned against an ancient pine, chuckling, "Good skills." Xuanming held a jade flute, her eyes filled with admiration.

Zhurong got up, brushed the dust off his body, and roared with laughter, "That was exhilarating! It's been so long since I felt this exhilarated!"

Gonggong rubbed his sore shoulders and said with reluctance, "Let's fight again tomorrow!"

Lin Fan cupped his fists and smiled, "I concede."

The setting sun cast long shadows of everyone, reflecting on the cliffs of Buzhou Mountain. The mountain wind swept past, carrying the crisp chirping of birds from afar.

"The realism of flesh-and-blood combat is invigorating; it feels like my entire body's meridians and bones have been cleared."

"I look forward to sparring with everyone more in the future and improving together."

Zhurong and Gonggong exchanged glances: "..."

You're comfortable, but what about us?

What do you mean by "mutual progress"? You're clearly overwhelming us.

As honored Ancestral Witches, they had always prided themselves on their formidable physiques.

Who would have thought that before Lin Fan, they would be utterly defenseless, losing all face?

What was most infuriating was his nonchalant demeanor, as if he were deliberately mocking them.

Yet, they had no grounds to retort—the gap in strength was undeniable. What else could they do?

Houtu and Xuanming couldn't help but burst into laughter at the sight of their two elder brothers' embarrassment.

After a few days' stay at Buzhou Mountain, Lin Fan did not linger and turned to leave.

Watching his receding figure, Zhurong and Gonggong wore complex expressions.

Zhurong said quietly to Houtu, "Little sister, when he comes again next time, be sure to inform me in advance."

Houtu pursed her lips, suppressing a smile. "What? Do you want to spar with him again, elder brother?"

"This brat is too arrogant. Next time, I'll definitely show him my power!" Zhurong clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

"That's right, we must teach him a lesson!" Gonggong angrily agreed.

A fierce look flashed across their faces, but in their hearts, they were planning: When Lin Fan returns, we'll stay as far away as possible.

This guy was simply outrageous. As Ancestral Witches, it was the first time they realized their own bodies were so vulnerable.

Moreover, if the news of them getting beaten black and blue spread and the Great Witches found out… where would the dignity of the Ancestral Witches go?

Leaving Buzhou Mountain, Lin Fan did not return to the Human Race tribes but continued his journey across the Great Desolation, riding his summoned beast, Xiong Batian.

He sat on the giant bear's shoulder, sensing the laws of heaven and earth and deducing his own Great Dao.

"With the Witch Race obtaining the Hunyuan Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique, their strength should increase further," he mused to himself.

The Witch and Demon races were in constant conflict, maintaining a delicate balance.

This delicate balance would likely be difficult to sustain.

After all, the Witch Race's bodies were already exceptionally strong.

Especially the bodies of the Ancestral Witches, which even Innate Supreme Treasures could barely scratch.

If they were to cultivate the Hunyuan Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique and develop Primordial Spirits, their power would undoubtedly become even more terrifying.

Years ago, Hongjun, that cunning old schemer, intervened to mediate the first Witch-Demon War, merely to buy the weak Demon Race some time to recover.

This would allow them sufficient time to grow and reach a level where they could contend with the Witch Race.

However, now Lin Fan had appeared.

The Demon Race's plan to forge the Witch-Slaying Sword had also been completely shattered.

With the decline of one and the rise of the other, it would be extremely difficult for the Demon Race to resist the Witch Race's offensive.

While contemplating, Lin Fan's attention turned to Pangu's heart within Pangu Hall.

That heart was on the verge of depletion; it was uncertain if it could be revived.

The formation deep within Pangu Hall that obscured the Heavenly Secrets was of unknown origin and its purpose was unfathomable, beyond even deduction.

It seemed that countless unsolved mysteries were still hidden within this Great Desolation.

Perhaps only time could unravel these mysteries.

Within Zixiao Palace.

"Why are the Heavenly Secrets dim and unclear?"

"I cannot deduce the slightest clue."

Anxiety and gloom appeared on Hongjun's brow.

In his perception, the future was like looking at flowers through fog.

No matter how he calculated, all he saw was a chaotic and muddled vision.

When he had merged with the Heavenly Dao back then, it was to completely control the Heavenly Secrets and ensure the general trend of the Great Desolation was within his grasp.

But now, the Heavenly Secrets were in disarray, chaotic and unclear.

He, as the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, could barely glimpse the full picture of future developments.

This was by no means a good omen.

After fruitless contemplation, Hongjun finally sighed and fell silent.

Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, in the Demon Race's Heavenly Court.

Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi opened their eyes simultaneously.

Donghuang Taiyi let out a hearty laugh, full of spirit.

"Hahaha, my hard work has paid off, the killing formation is finally complete!"

"Congratulations, Heavenly Emperor!"

Kunpeng's face showed joy, and he cupped his hands towards Di Jun, saying:

"With everything ready, it's time to clear away any obstacles."

The obstacle Kunpeng spoke of was, naturally, Lin Fan.