Mystic Azure Lotus, mind control, long-distance teleportation—its mysterious methods emerged one after another.
Bai Fan and Da Niu prepared for another round of sabotage, unaware that this time, unexpected complications would arise one after another.
"Da Niu, Star Luo Empire is already suffering terribly. You just happened to break through to rank forty Soul Power today, so let's make a big show of it and celebrate with the blood of Star Luo Empire."
After so much sabotage and destruction, Da Niu had grown fond of this feeling.
"Okay, Boss. This time, I'll blow things up to my heart's content."
This time, Da Niu and Bai Fan chose the capital of Star Luo Empire.
Standing atop Mystic Azure Lotus, they condensed lotus flowers in their hands one after another. The dazzling lotuses exploded the instant they touched the ground.
The buildings below collapsed, and the people panicked.
As for why Bai Fan, who preached peace and republicanism, was killing people freely in Star Luo Empire, it was not because he had forgotten his original aspirations, nor because he enjoyed killing.
War was cruel. The establishment of a new order was inevitably accompanied by slaughter; only ruthless methods could reveal a compassionate heart.
Star Luo Empire was different from Heaven Dou Empire. Its people revered strength, and to conquer it, he had to beat them into submission. Many soldiers would inevitably be lost in the process.
Therefore, Bai Fan chose the great man's strategy: when the enemy advanced, he retreated; when the enemy tired, he attacked.
Just as the two released their lotuses, a massive white tiger with wings on its back and purple markings across its body swung its claws at them from behind.
Bai Fan sensed the danger and instinctively turned around. World-Destroying White Lotus appeared in an instant, blocking before him. Using the brief respite, Bai Fan pulled Da Niu aside to evade.
The azure lotus beneath their feet lost Bai Fan's Soul Power control and dissipated directly into the air.
"You sneaky little thief! I'll tear you into a thousand pieces!"
Hell White Tiger let out an enraged roar before charging at Bai Fan again without the slightest pause.
At this moment, Hell White Tiger had already reached the level of a Titled Douluo.
Bai Fan and Da Niu could not confront it head-on and could only keep dodging.
During the evasion, Bai Fan's mask accidentally fell off, exposing his face covered in sword scars before everyone.
"What a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. I never expected you to harbor such ambitions."
The incident involving Spirit Hall had spread across the entire continent back then, and the sword scars on Bai Fan's face were his distinctive feature.
"Heh, a useless Martial Soul like Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's dares compare itself to mine? I stopped being called Yu Xiaogang long ago. My name is Bai Fan, founder of the Republic Empire!"
This was Bai Fan's first time revealing his true name before everyone. On one hand, it was to protect Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; on the other, it was for his own selfish reasons.
Now that the Republic Empire was growing larger and larger, the pride in his heart had grown stronger. He did not want the brothers who followed him to remember only the name Yu Xiaogang.
Though this was only a simulation, Bai Fan did not want to leave without leaving behind anything that belonged to him.
Hell White Tiger's pupils narrowed slightly. "Heh, screw your Republic Empire. Since you're not from Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, prepare to die!"
A new round of battle erupted once more.
Da Niu's Soul Power was the first to run dry, leaving him only able to use his physical strength to resist the sneak attacks of the surrounding low-level Soul Masters.
Hell White Tiger on the other side pressed closer step by step. Bai Fan had no time to condense Mystic Azure Lotus and could only rely on his own offensive methods to resist Hell White Tiger.
Fortunately, the lotus at Bai Fan's chest could help him recover Soul Power quickly.
Second by second, Hell White Tiger vanished, and a man and a woman floated above them.
Bai Fan seized the opportunity to condense an azure lotus. Just as it took shape, a wave of white light shattered the incomplete lotus.
"You still want to escape right in front of me? Dream on."
The Star Luo Emperor looked down at Bai Fan from above and sneered at him.
Bai Fan sighed softly, rushed to Da Niu's side, and blocked every fatal Soul Skill for him.
Mystic Azure Lotus appeared beneath their feet in an instant, teleporting Bai Fan and Da Niu away.
The Star Luo Emperor in midair widened his eyes, disbelief filling them. "Impossible. Why didn't he run just now? His azure lotus definitely requires time to condense."
Elsewhere.
The escaped Da Niu and Bai Fan lay weakly on the ground in Star Dou Great Forest.
Yu Yuanzhen, hidden in the shadows, realized something was wrong and immediately revealed himself. He had originally planned to treat Bai Fan, but Bai Fan loudly drove him away.
"Don't come over. My identity has already been exposed. From now on, I have nothing to do with Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Starting today, I am no longer Yu Xiaogang. I am Bai Fan."
"Xiao Gang..." Yu Yuanzhen understood Bai Fan's intentions, but he could not bear it.
"Leave now. Don't let anyone discover that you still have ties to me."
Thinking of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan members, Yu Yuanzhen forced himself to leave despite his reluctance.
He knew very well what his son had done. The two great empires had already listed him as their number one enemy. As the clan leader of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, he could only consider the bigger picture.
As early as when he had silently allowed Bai Fan to do this, he had considered this outcome. Now that the moment had truly come, he still found it hard to accept.
"Remember to absorb the Soul Ring first!" Bai Fan reminded Da Niu before falling unconscious.
The lotus at Bai Fan's chest had been comprehended through the Self-Created Soul Skill Bibi Dong taught him. Everything depended on spiritual power as its foundation.
Mystic Azure Lotus originally required a certain amount of time to condense. Forced into a corner just now, Bai Fan had exhausted his spiritual power to condense Mystic Azure Lotus in an instant and help them escape.
Little Golden Dragon arrived with a Ten-Thousand-Year Vajra Wolf in his mouth, waving a claw at Da Niu to signal him to absorb the Soul Ring.
All of this had been part of Bai Fan's arrangement.
Fortunately, the Ten-Thousand-Year Vajra Wolf produced a pair of Ten-Thousand-Year External Soul Bones.
Under Da Niu's control, sharp claws grew from the backs of his hands.
This accident made Bai Fan famous across the continent.
Star Luo Empire directly released Bai Fan's information to the public.
Within Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Ye smashed his dragon throne in rage. "Damn it! The leader of those rebels is actually the young master of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. What a Yu Yuanzhen."
Within Sunset Forest.
"What a Yu Xiaogang. I didn't expect him to have such courage."
Dugu Bo stroked his chin, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Within Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Fengzhi, what should we do next?"
"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, there is nothing we need to do. We just need to watch quietly."
"Fengzhi, are we really not going to help that kid? What if he can still produce Immortal Herbs?"
After consuming Immortal Herbs last time, Ning Fengzhi's Martial Soul had already evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda. They deeply understood the power of Immortal Herbs.
"There's no need. That kid is no harmless sort, and saving him would bring us no benefit. Besides, this matter is no ordinary one. He has challenged the two great empires. I suspect Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will be unable to protect itself this time."
Within Spirit Hall.
Qian Xunji grabbed Bibi Dong by the hair and whispered into her ear.
"The useless Yu Xiaogang you were looking forward to has finally appeared. I never expected him to make such a huge commotion without a word."
"If he knew I was tormenting you, do you think he would come knocking? Hahaha."
Qian Xunji laughed madly, his golden papal robes unable to conceal the gloominess on his face.
Before you continue