Chapter 35

"Lin Fan—!"

Donghuang Taiyi's face twisted, and he was nearly driven mad. Corpses lay piled before him, blood stained the heavens, and a pungent stench enveloped the sky.

"This enmity cannot be borne beneath the same sky!"

Lin Fan, I swear I will never coexist with you!

The Emperor Lord's furious roar resounded through the clouds, blazing fury burning in his eyes.

My lord, that brute surnamed Lin actually dared to storm the Heavenly Palace. This enmity cannot be borne beneath the same sky.

In this battle, Lin Fan had single-handedly charged into the Heavenly Court, causing the entire Heavenly Court to lose all face.

Many Demon Gods, such as Ji Meng and Ying Zhao, were unable to quell their hatred.

Suddenly, a Demon King trembling with fear broke through everyone's outrage:

Reporting... Lin Fan seems to have also... also gone to the Solar Star...

What did you say?

A cold gleam flashed in the Emperor Lord's eyes. The fierce killing intent nearly made the Demon King wet himself, and he hurriedly explained:

It was all Lin Fan's doing! After destroying the Demon Emperor's Palace, he headed straight for the Solar Star and stole countless immortal herbs and spiritual plants.

Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi were both shocked and enraged, immediately rushing to the Solar Star.

The Solar Star, once covered in spiritual fungi and divine trees, was now utterly barren. Even Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures such as Solar Divine Crystals and Sunlight Crystals had vanished without a trace.

Looking at the devastated scene, the Demon Gods could scarcely believe this was the blazing Solar Star.

The Emperor Lord and the Eastern Emperor were livid, forcibly suppressing their burning rage as they asked:

What exactly happened?

Reporting to my lord, Lin Fan brought two Iron-Eating Beasts and looted the Solar Star clean. Every spiritual plant was gnawed away...

The great demon wept bitterly, shifting every bit of blame onto Lin Fan for fear that Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi would take his life in their fury.

Reporting to the Heavenly Emperor, Lin Fan is truly outrageously arrogant! Ji Meng trembled all over and gritted his teeth. "He actually looted all the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures nurtured on the Solar Star over hundreds of thousands of years!"

Ying Zhao, Nine Infants, and the other Demon Saints all echoed in uncontrollable fury.

The Ten-Thousand-Year Spiritual Roots on the Solar Star took hundreds of thousands of years to take shape!

Now they have all been plundered by Lin Fan. This enmity cannot be borne beneath the same sky!

We must make him repay it a thousandfold!

Only by destroying him body and soul can we wash away the shame of our Heavenly Court!

The Quasi-Saint experts radiated killing intent that pierced the heavens, wishing they could tear Lin Fan into ten thousand pieces.

Bai Ze, the Heavenly Court's strategist, remained clear-headed and advised Di Jun, "Heavenly Emperor, though Lin Fan deserves death a thousand times over, there is something suspicious about this matter—our actions were so secretive. How could the Twelve Ancestral Witches have known in advance?"

Di Jun forcibly suppressed his anger, his expression thoughtful. To ensure absolute secrecy, he had long concealed the heavenly secrets and left no flaws in his plans. Logically, Lin Fan should never have perceived anything, yet the appearance of the Twelve Ancestral Witches proved that the other side had prepared beforehand.

The only explanation was that there was a traitor within the Heavenly Court.

Demon Master Kunpeng's face was as heavy as water as he shouted sternly, "Lin Fan's actions are tantamount to declaring war! I beg the Heavenly Emperor to gather the hundreds of millions of demons and lay a net over heaven and earth!"

Execution Order

Di Jun's gaze abruptly turned cold as he issued a cruel decree, "Mobilize all the power of the Primordial World. Lin Fan must be executed!"

The Quasi-Saints in the hall answered solemnly.

One had to know that the demon race was the strongest race between heaven and earth, vast and boundless. If the entire race joined forces to encircle him, then no matter how capable Lin Fan was, he would eventually perish. At this moment, the demon race's hatred for Lin Fan had already reached the point of death without reconciliation.

Di Jun suddenly rose to his feet, his black robe stirring without wind. "From this day forth, Lin Fan shall be listed as the mortal enemy of the demon race. Any demon who sees him must report it, and we shall lay a net over heaven and earth to execute him together!"

The decree shook the Heavenly Court.

Though the demons lowered their heads and accepted the order, their hearts hung as if over Mount Kunlun. Lin Fan was Nuwa Saint's Blood Relative. Throughout the ages, who dared recklessly touch a Saint's family? Though the Heavenly Emperor ruled over all the heavens, beneath Saintly might...

Suddenly, ten thousand golden lotuses bloomed across the vault of heaven, while countless streams of auspicious energy surged from the earth veins. A magnificent Saintly might descended like a galaxy, instantly enveloping the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Empress Nuwa!

All beings beneath the Great Luo realm trembled and fell to the ground. Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi hurried forward, cold sweat already beading on their foreheads.

Nuwa lightly raised her delicate hand, and the entire Heavenly Court trembled with it. It was as though stars and seas were extinguishing in her eyes, each word exploding like heavenly thunder:

Di Jun, how dare you!

The Saint's might became tangible, pressing down until the bones of countless demons creaked. Even the Quasi-Saints who had once been so imposing were now pale-faced, their robes soaked through with sweat.

As Nuwa questioned him coldly, Di Jun's face suddenly darkened.

He remained silent for a long time before finally speaking with difficulty:

Empress, please see clearly. Lin Fan slaughtered countless members of my race...

Di Jun clearly remembered the iron law that Saints could not interfere with the calamity, and he believed this matter concerned only the private grudge between the Heavenly Court and Lin Fan.

Yet before his words had even faded, Nuwa struck out in fury.

The Universe Giant Palm descended from the void. Di Jun's golden body shattered on the spot, and beneath the sweeping aftershock, countless demon soldiers were instantly annihilated.

The Demon Court fell into dead silence, and all the demons stood mute as cicadas in winter.

Insolence!

Nuwa said coldly, "Who are you to speak of my younger brother's affairs!"

Di Jun's previous collusion with the two Saints to plot against Lin Fan had already made her despise the entire demon race. Now, seeing that they intended to mobilize their whole race to encircle him, she could no longer restrain her killing intent.

Just as Nuwa was about to strike at the reborn Di Jun once more, Fuxi flashed forward to stop her:

Think carefully, little sister! The Heavenly Emperor was only confused for a moment...

Nuwa ultimately gave her brother some face, but her Saintly might still enveloped the Demon Court. For the first time, Di Jun felt mortal terror and could only grit his teeth and issue an order:

Immediately revoke the order to hunt down Lin Fan!

Looking at the Demon Court reduced to ruins, endless humiliation and resentment churned in Di Jun's heart. The plundering of the Solar Star had already been an unbearable disgrace, and now he had been publicly forced into submission. His unwillingness gnawed at his dignity like venomous snakes.

Nuwa gazed at Di Jun for a moment, left behind a few words, then turned and departed.

Di Jun, take care of yourself.

Di Jun immediately felt the heavy burden on his shoulders lift, and he let out a long breath.

Fear rose in his heart for the first time.

As an Innate God, he possessed extraordinary senses.

He had clearly perceived that Nuwa had harbored killing intent just now.

Had he refused to yield, he likely would have been executed on the spot.

But when his gaze fell upon the devastated Solar Star, his anger surged once more.

With a cold expression, he turned to Fuxi and demanded:

Fuxi, as the Demon Master of the Heavenly Court, why did you stand by and watch Lin Fan plunder the Solar Star?

Lin Fan's cultivation is profound. I was no match for him.

Fuxi's expression was calm and open.

When Lin Fan stormed the Heavenly Palace that day, he had indeed done his utmost to stop him. His conscience was clear.

Seeing Fuxi's unwavering gaze, Di Jun could only let the matter go despite his hatred.

He suspected that Fuxi had something to do with Lin Fan learning of the demon race's conspiracy in advance, but he had no proof.

Di Jun snorted coldly, left the Demon Emperor's Palace, and headed straight for Kunlun.

With Nuwa now keeping the demon race in check, they could not act conveniently. He could only seek Laozi's aid.

The encirclement of Lin Fan had originally been Laozi's idea.

Now that the demon race had suffered disaster, Laozi could not escape blame.

Within Laozi's Dao field, Di Jun described the Heavenly Court's upheaval in detail.

He poured out his grievances before the Saint:

Saint Taiqing, Lin Fan is cruel to such an extent.

I beg the Saint to uphold justice.

Laozi remained silent, frowning.

He secretly resented the demon race's incompetence. They had laid a net over heaven and earth and sent out their full force, yet they still could not handle a mere youth. All his efforts to restrain Nuwa had been wasted.

Di Jun said seriously:

As the master of the Human Teachings, Lin Fan repeatedly defies Heaven's Will.

As the Leader of the Xun Teaching, Saint should punish this madman and set the Heavenly Order right.

He knew well that the foundation of Laozi's Xun Sect lay within the human race.

Most of the Human Race Destiny was controlled by the Human Teachings, leaving its foundation unstable.

To break this situation, they could only shake the foundation of the Human Teachings, and Lin Fan was the key.

Di Jun understood Laozi's thoughts and directly pointed out the crux of the matter.

Only then could he draw Laozi's attention.

Sure enough, Laozi's face darkened upon hearing this.

The rise and fall of the Heavenly Court had nothing to do with him,

but Lin Fan's rise could not be ignored.

Therefore, he had to assist the demon race in keeping him in check.

After pondering for a moment, Laozi said to Di Jun:

"Since that is the case, I shall grant you a divine ability to deal with Lin Fan."

With that, he flicked a finger,

and countless golden runes poured into Di Jun's sea of consciousness.

This was the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones technique, Laozi's Originating Divine Ability,

which could condense three incarnations, each possessing seventy percent of the original body's strength.

If cultivated to completion, its combat power could increase fourfold.

After gaining a slight understanding of it, Di Jun immediately beamed with delight.

"Thank you, Saint, for granting me this method."

With this divine ability, Lin Fan was no longer a threat. After respectfully bowing, Di Jun departed.

On Shouyang Mountain,

Lin Fan returned to the ancestral land, where the Three Ancestors of the Human Race led the people in welcoming him with reverence.

"Holy Venerable swept through the Heavenly Court and crushed the demon race, his might shaking the universe!"

"Holy Venerable is unmatched!"

Countless clansmen shouted excitedly, their voices shaking the clouds.

The human race of the Primordial World was weak and insignificant, repeatedly bullied by the demon race.

The hatred of the past was hard to erase, but now Lin Fan had fought the Heavenly Court alone,

allowing everyone to hold their heads high and filling them with fighting spirit.

"Rise. Cultivate diligently, and one day, the human race will rise and prosper, no longer suffering the bullying of other races."

Lin Fan waved his hand, and everyone felt an invisible force lift their bodies.

"Please, Holy Venerable, teach us a wondrous method!"

The youths' eyes burned with fervor, and their cries rolled like waves.

Lin Fan's every word rang with force, igniting a prairie fire in their hearts.

Everyone's hearts surged with emotion, and they too longed for the day they could reach the pinnacle.

Lin Fan readily agreed.

He then stood atop Shouyang Mountain and preached the Profound Dao Method to hundreds of millions of clansmen.

In an instant, immortal music drifted through the air, Auspicious Clouds gathered, and golden radiance poured down.

Vast Dao intent swept in every direction, immersing all beings within it.

Xiong Batian and Xiong Aotian put away their usual laziness and sat properly.

They focused their minds and calmed their breaths, comprehending the Supreme Principles of the Great Dao.

Time quietly passed.

One day, astonishing auras suddenly erupted from around the Xiong brothers.

Brilliant divine radiance shot into the sky.

Both advanced to the Golden Immortal rank.

After their breakthrough, their cultivation continued to soar.

It did not stop until they reached the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

The spiritual medicines and Immortal Fruits they had devoured on the Solar Star,

had long since been refined into Source Power by the Heaven Swallowing Art.

Now that all the energy had been absorbed, their cultivation naturally surged.

This was the profound aspect of the Heaven Swallowing Art—

one could advance realms simply by devouring, and its conversion efficiency was astonishing.

The two bears' physiques were perfectly suited to this art.

Though they had cultivated for only a short time, they had already reached the

Fifth Realm.

The sudden phenomenon drew everyone's attention, and they curiously examined the two plump, furry creatures.

So these are the Holy Venerable's mounts? They truly look adorably foolish.

Just then, a graceful figure descended onto the summit of Shouyang Mountain.

Nuwa gazed at the small figure amid the clouds,

a gentle smile appearing on her jade visage.

An endless tenderness shone through her smile.

They had not been apart for long, yet Lin Fan's cultivation had advanced again.

Even she found the Lawful Rhythms emanating from his sermon profoundly mysterious.

Her delight was accompanied by even greater pride.

When the sermon came to an end,

Mysterious ripples suddenly appeared around Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi.

Heavenly phenomena filled the skies,

and the three ancestors of the human race simultaneously entered the Golden Immortal realm.

Chapter

[Rewritten Version]

The three had been created by Nuwa's own hands. As Innate Humans, their talent and comprehension far surpassed those of ordinary people.

Their understanding of the Great Dao naturally ran deeper, and they broke through earlier as well.

When the sermon ended, everyone dispersed.

Nuwa walked to Lin Fan's side.

Her facial expression was solemn, her gaze cool and clear, her dignified bearing fully displayed.

The majesty of an elder sister was unmistakable.

Lin Fan was slightly taken aback at the sight.

Why was Sister so serious today?

He was rather unaccustomed to seeing her so proper.

The Demon Race set a trap to harm you this time. It was only natural for you to attack the Heavenly Court.

But remember the Dangers of the Great Tribulation. You must know your limits in all things.

Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi are tied to the Heavenly Mandate. Their time to die has not yet come.

Nuwa's words carried a deeper meaning.

Lin Fan immediately understood and nodded. "Rest assured, Sister. I know the Demon Race's Destined Fortune has not yet run out."

He knew that the Demon Race was a race destined to face the tribulation.

It involved the Operation of the Heavenly Dao and was even tied to Hongjun's plans.

If he merely punished them as a warning, Hongjun would naturally not interfere.

But if the lives of Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi were endangered, disrupting the progress of the Great Tribulation, the Heavenly Dao Saints would certainly intervene—this was the boundary Sister had spoken of.

Seeing how perceptive he was, a trace of satisfaction flashed in Nuwa's eyes.

With Lin Fan's current cultivation, killing Di Jun and the other would not be difficult if he truly wished to do so.

Yet the Heavenly Karma he would incur as a result was far beyond what he could bear.

She had not expected him to grasp her meaning in an instant.

Such intelligence truly made him the brother she was proudest of.