"It's Holy Son Li Bufan!"
"I heard Li Bufan had always been pursuing Xi Chunyu, but now Xi Chunyu has chosen to follow Xiao Yun. Looks like Li Bufan is finally going to tear off all pretense."
"That's only natural. The woman he had his eye on is about to throw herself into another man's arms. With Li Bufan's pride, it would be strange if he could endure it."
"Xiao Yun is probably in trouble now. He's no longer the Divine Son. Whether in status or strength, he is far inferior to Li Bufan."
As the crowd whispered among themselves, they hurriedly moved aside, leaving the grounds to Xiao Yun and Li Bufan.
Neither Xiao Yun nor Li Bufan was someone they could afford to provoke. They could only stand to the side and watch the show.
Within the crowd, Zhang Yun, ranked tenth on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, saw Li Bufan arrive and could not help casting a gloating glance at Xi Chunyu. Bitch, you dared to teach me a lesson back then. Let's see how you deal with this Holy Son today!
Having been taught a lesson by Xi Chunyu and thoroughly disgraced, Zhang Yun had finally found a chance to get revenge today. He was in an exceptionally good mood.
"Oh no!"
Within the crowd, Lu Haochu and Zhang Jing were both startled when they saw Li Bufan arrive.
They had not expected Li Bufan to come so quickly. Now Xiao Yun could not escape even if he wanted to.
After all, if Xiao Yun and Xi Chunyu returned to Imperial Peak, then even as a Holy Son, Li Bufan would not dare run wild there.
But this was the Phantom Demon Tower, and that was different.
Here, Li Bufan would have no such reservations.
In the sky, Li Bufan stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes blazing crimson. Bathed in scorching flames from head to toe, he strode through the air like a god of fire.
Boom!
Li Bufan stepped onto the ground, making the entire mountain tremble. A powerful aura came crashing forward, radiating divine might that dominated heaven and earth.
Everyone's faces changed in horror!
Li Bufan's aura was too powerful, too tyrannical, bringing crushing pressure upon them.
Even Xiao Yun frowned. The strength of this Li Bufan before him was terrifying, unlike anything he had ever seen.
Of course, Di Tian, Uncle Fu, and the Holy Lord of Chaos Holy Land were all far stronger than Li Bufan. But they could perfectly restrain their auras, so Xiao Yun normally could not sense their power at all.
But Li Bufan was different. He did not restrain himself in the slightest, directly releasing his tyrannical aura in full. That was why Xiao Yun felt it so deeply.
Still, Xiao Yun was an unrivaled prodigy who had fought the strongest figures in history. Li Bufan's aura alone could not make him lower his head.
Xiao Yun stared straight at Li Bufan, his expression calm as he said coldly, "I, Xiao Yun, am recruiting followers. I do not need your permission!"
Even when facing the Holy Son of Chaos Holy Land, he was not afraid in the slightest.
After all, he had willingly given up even the position of Divine Son.
Moreover, he had Di Tian, a powerful figure, backing him. The Holy Lord of Chaos Holy Land and many Taishang elders also held him in high regard. In truth, his status was no lower than that of a Holy Son.
"Xiao Yun? What the hell are you? You think you deserve to speak to me like that? Do you still think you're the Divine Son?"
Hearing Xiao Yun's words, Li Bufan kept his hands behind his back and looked down at him below. His face was full of contempt, and his eyes revealed undisguised scorn.
He did not take Xiao Yun seriously at all. He was merely a cripple who cultivated the Chaos Scripture; how could he possibly compare with him, the dignified Holy Son?
As for Xiao Yun's strength in the Body Refining Realm?
Heh. The Body Refining Realm was only the first realm of cultivation. No matter how powerful Xiao Yun was in the Body Refining Realm, he could still destroy him with a single palm.
Li Bufan was full of confidence in himself.
"And what the hell are you? I'm recruiting followers. What does that have to do with you? Am I eating your family's rice? Or are you my father, that you dare meddle in my business?"
Seeing the contempt in Li Bufan's eyes, Xiao Yun immediately became displeased and started cursing outright.
Ever since entering Chaos Holy Land, no one had dared look down on him like this. Even that Chu Jingxiao had only dared scheme behind his back.
Yet this Li Bufan before him was actually so tyrannical, not taking him seriously at all. It was truly infuriating.
Xiao Yun was no pushover. If you made him unhappy, then he would make you unhappy too. Did he look like he was afraid?
"..."
Hearing Xiao Yun curse outright, the people around them were all dumbstruck.
Lu Haochu, Zhang Jing, Zhang Yun, and the others all stared blankly at Xiao Yun.
Xi Chunyu also gave Xiao Yun a strange look.
They had never seen anyone dare insult a Holy Son like this before. Today had truly opened their eyes.
Still, they felt Xiao Yun was doomed this time. Even if he did not die, he would lose a layer of skin.
"Impudent!"
Sure enough, Li Bufan in the sky flew into a rage. His pupils suddenly widened, and his gaze became incomparably terrifying. Like two sharp swords piercing through the void, it revealed a dreadful aura.
"You're the one being impudent!"
Xiao Yun stared coldly at Li Bufan and shouted back. His expression showed no fear at all, as though he did not take Li Bufan, this Holy Son, seriously in the slightest.
"You are simply courting death!"
Veins bulged on Li Bufan's forehead. A mere disciple of a Taishang elder dared disregard him so completely. This was a grave provocation, utterly intolerable.
Did this brat really think he was still the Divine Son?
At once, Li Bufan's entire body shone brilliantly as a powerful aura erupted forth, shaking the entire void.
Crack!
The void suddenly shattered. One black hole after another appeared behind Li Bufan, swallowing vast quantities of spiritual energy and making him look terrifying beyond measure.
There were seven black holes in total. They devoured all the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, seemingly even draining away the air, making everyone feel a suffocating, terrifying pressure.
Everyone was utterly horrified, stormy waves surging in their hearts.
"He actually has seven Cave Heavens!"
"Li Bufan actually opened seven Cave Heavens. That's simply too terrifying."
"I heard that in the Cave Heaven Realm, opening one Cave Heaven is enough to advance to the Spirit Sacrifice Realm. Opening three makes one a genius. Who would have thought Li Bufan had opened seven Cave Heavens?"
"With such a foundation, once he enters the Spirit Sacrifice Realm, how terrifying will he become?"
The onlookers all stared in shock at the seven black holes behind Li Bufan.
Xiao Yun's eyes narrowed as well, his heart filled with shock.
A person could actually tear apart space. Just how powerful did one have to be?
And this was only Li Bufan. How strong were Di Tian and the others? How terrifying were those Saints?
At that moment, Xiao Yun's thirst for power became even stronger.
Of course, the most important matter now was dealing with Li Bufan.
When Li Bufan displayed his seven Cave Heavens, Xiao Yun felt immense pressure and could not help taking a step back.
"Holy Son, Chaos Holy Land strictly forbids disciples from killing one another. Please stop!" Uncle Fu's expression changed, and he hurriedly stepped in front of Xiao Yun, looking at Li Bufan as he spoke solemnly.
He knew Xiao Yun was not yet Li Bufan's match. Their cultivation levels were far too far apart. Li Bufan had cultivated for decades, while Xiao Yun had cultivated for only a few months. How could they be compared?
"Get lost!"
However, Li Bufan did not show this powerful Uncle Fu even the slightest courtesy. He cast him a cold glance and said disdainfully, "You are merely a follower of Taishang Elder Di Tian. To put it bluntly, you are a servant. You dare block me, a dignified Holy Son? Aren't you afraid that the Law Enforcers of Chaos Holy Land will destroy you?"
Uncle Fu's heart trembled. The Law Enforcers were the most terrifying people in Chaos Holy Land, specifically responsible for punishing disciples who committed grave offenses. They were a blade hanging over everyone's heads.
Young Master, although I am stronger than Li Bufan, he is a Holy Son. I cannot attack him, or I will certainly die.
Young Master, I will hold Li Bufan back first. Quickly enter the Phantom Demon Tower. As long as you enter the Phantom Demon Tower, Li Bufan will not be able to harm you. Once the old master arrives, Li Bufan will not be able to stir up any great waves.
At that moment, Uncle Fu's voice sounded in Xiao Yun's mind.
Clearly, Uncle Fu was transmitting his voice to him.
Then, Xiao Yun saw Uncle Fu stand before him and continue blocking Li Bufan. He shouted solemnly at Li Bufan, "Holy Son, if you attack a fellow disciple, then should the Law Enforcers truly come, they will not spare you first."
Li Bufan smiled arrogantly and said disdainfully, "Do you think I do not know the sect rules? I am a Holy Son. I am merely teaching an ordinary disciple a lesson, not killing him. The Law Enforcers will not meddle in such trivial matters."
Uncle Fu's heart sank. That was indeed true. A Holy Son possessed such authority and status.
If he were the Divine Son, his status would be even higher. Even directly killing a disciple would bring no punishment.
Unfortunately, Xiao Yun had already given up the position of Divine Son. Uncle Fu sighed inwardly.
"Get lost. I do not wish to say it a third time!"
In midair, Li Bufan shouted tyrannically.
Bearing down with seven Cave Heavens, he did not care in the slightest that Uncle Fu was stronger than him. Flames enveloped his body, his aura frightening and his might extraordinary.
"Li Bufan, I chose on my own to follow Senior Brother Xiao. If you are unhappy, come directly at me. There is no need to humiliate Senior Brother Xiao!" Xi Chunyu finally spoke. She felt this trouble had been caused by her and could not let Xiao Yun bear it alone.
"You bitch, shut up!"
Li Bufan gave Xi Chunyu a cold glance and said contemptuously, "Do you really think I like you? In my eyes, Li Bufan sees only the great path of the Saint. A woman like you can at most become my plaything."
Xi Chunyu's pretty face turned deathly pale with rage, and her entire body trembled.
Xiao Yun narrowed his eyes. This Li Bufan was truly too arrogant. Did he really think Xiao Yun was so easy to bully?
At the same time, Lin Xiaoya, standing beside Xiao Yun, saw that even Xi Chunyu dared defy Li Bufan, this Holy Son. She gathered her courage and shouted sweetly at Li Bufan, "What kind of bullshit Holy Son are you? All you know is how to bully the young with the old. You have cultivated for decades, while my senior brother has cultivated for only a few months. If my senior brother had cultivated for decades too, one finger would be enough to crush you to death."
"Impudent!" Li Bufan shouted, fixing Lin Xiaoya with a terrifying gaze. A cold smile appeared on his lips. "Good, very good. Every one of you dares disregard me, this Holy Son. Today, I will let you know that the dignity of a Holy Son cannot be offended by anyone."
As his words fell, the seven Cave Heavens behind Li Bufan all erupted with blazing light.
Young Master, run! Uncle Fu hurriedly transmitted his voice. He was about to make his move. Even if the Law Enforcers executed him afterward, he could not allow Xiao Yun to suffer Li Bufan's humiliation.
"Uncle Fu, step aside. I have my own way of dealing with him!" Xiao Yun suddenly said to Uncle Fu.
Uncle Fu froze. He thought Xiao Yun had lost his mind. With Xiao Yun's current cultivation at the Body Refining Realm, how could he possibly contend against Li Bufan of the Cave Heaven Realm? The gap between them was simply too vast.
However, at that moment, Uncle Fu saw Xiao Yun form hand seals with both hands, while muttering mysterious yet familiar scriptures.
Immediately, all the spiritual energy between heaven and earth around the mountain erupted into turmoil. Like terrifying storms, it gathered above Xiao Yun's head.
This scene stunned everyone.
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