"Who are you? How dare you kill my disciple! You're courting death! "
A furious roar resounded through the Black Tortoise City, accompanied by the piercing screech of a Peak Divine Transformation Realm cultivator piercing through the air.
"Not good! It was the Flame Venerable One! This person is extremely protective of his own people. No matter how Gu Zhen died, he will definitely fight Revered Ming to the death! "
"Reverend Ming is one of the eight Reverends of the Internal Endless Sea. Why would he be afraid of Reverend Yan?"
"What you don't know is that Revered Yan cultivates a Sea of Consciousness of Fire. In his life, he has devoured an endless amount of flames. Not only is his pill refinement mastery outstanding, but his combat strength is also extraordinary. He had once burned a Half-Step Void Refinement Realm expert to death with his flames!"
"What?! Revered Yan is able to kill a Half-Step Void Refinement Realm expert. Doesn't that mean that his strength is at the top among the seven venerated beings of the internal sea?! "
"Not only that, rumor has it that when Revered Flame entered the Endless Sea this time, he even brought along two Void Refinement Realm old monsters to protect him … Even though we don't know where the two of them are now, it's enough to show that Revered Flame's position in the Rain Palace is not ordinary!"
After a series of discussions, even though the crowd of cultivators knew Ning Fan's identity, there were still quite a number of them who did not think highly of him. Thus, they dispersed in an uproar, afraid that they would be associated with Ning Fan in any way.
Not long after everyone retreated, there was a loud boom, and a blazing flame descended outside the southern tower, revealing an old man in a red robe.
The old man's aura was extremely powerful, especially the flames on his body.
As he stood there, the air around him heated up for no reason. Crackling sounds of explosions could be heard as his aura soared into the sky.
This person was Gu Zhen's master, the revered elder of the Rain Palace, Revered Yan!
"Who are you!"
Revered Yan shouted coldly. His sound waves turned into blazing flames, sweeping towards the southern tower as if he wanted to incinerate Ning Fan along with the tower.
This move was called Fire Transformation from Sound, and it was an extremely advanced technique to control fire. Once it was used, it immediately attracted a lot of attention.
Layers of fire waves swept out, and in the next instant, the fire waves suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Ning Fan calmly walked out of the southern tower. His indifferent eyes swept across Revered Lord Yan. He took a step forward and the ground trembled. Revered Lord Yan could only feel a tremendous force coming at him for no reason and he hurriedly dodged it.
However, this dodge caused the aura that he had gathered from his anger to crumble.
"I'm Zhou Ming, the pagoda master of the Lost World Palace!"
"Zhou Ming! You said you're Zhou Ming! "
Reverend Yan seemed to have recalled something as the corner of his mouth curled into a cold smile.
"You were the one who took the Azure Phoenix Flame? Did you kill Touki and the other two? "
"So what if I am?!" Ning Fan was indifferent.
"If so, you can die now!"
Revered Yan smiled coldly. In the past, when he had the Green Luan Flame, he had already wanted to kill Ning Fan and seize the flame to vent his anger. How could a mere Ning Fan be able to kill the people he had planted in the Lost World Palace?
Today, his disciple had also died in Ning Fan's hands. Revered Yan would certainly not let Ning Fan go after taking revenge on him for so many times.
Even if they put aside the grudges between them, Revered Flame was determined to obtain the several types of Earth Vein Demonic Flames that Ning Fan possessed!
Revered Yan patted his storage pouch and took out a fiery red flying sword in his hand. Just as he was about to fight against Ning Fan, the nervous voices of the two ladies suddenly reached his ears.
"I-it's not his fault. I'm the one who offended Gu Zhen!"
"How dare you! Revered Elder of the Rain Palace, are you trying to create trouble in my Lost World Palace? "
The one who begged for mercy was Ya Lan but the one who scolded Ning Fan was Bei Xiaoman.
Ning Fan was secretly surprised. Ya Lan had pleaded for mercy on his behalf but Bei Xiaoman actually spoke up for him. It was really strange.
Doesn't this unruly little girl want to kill me every day and night to vent her anger … I heard that she has successfully broken through to the Divine Transformation Realm. Could it be that her personality has changed after her breakthrough?
The crowd of cultivators who were watching the battle were stunned. The originally lively battle was actually stopped by the two ladies.
Revered Yan held his sword and stood upright. His eyes turned grim but he did not attack Ning Fan immediately.
The reason why he did not attack Ning Fan immediately was not because of Ya Lan but because he was intimidated by Bei Xiaoman.
In terms of cultivation base, Bei Xiaoman was not worthy of Revered Yan's attention at all. However, in terms of identity, Bei Xiaoman was the fourth mistress of the Northern Heaven. She was not someone whom Revered Yan could afford to offend.
However, what Revered Yan could not understand was the rumor that Bei Xiaoman had always been on bad terms with Ning Fan. The reason why he dared to attack Ning Fan in the Black Warrior City was because of this information.
It seems like the information I received was wrong. How is this Bei Xiaoman hating Ning Fan? She is obviously lustful to the core and has an affair with Ning Fan.
Reverend Yan secretly sneered. The so-called Northern Sky Fourth Young Mistress was merely a broken shoe.
"Miss Bei, this man killed my disciple. Everyone here has witnessed it. Are you trying to protect him?"
"Kill your disciple?!"
Bei Xiaoman rolled her eyes at him in annoyance. Why does this stinky Zhou Ming still act without thinking? Why does he have the guts to kill just about anyone?!
Bei Xiaoman was domineering and arrogant, but she knew her limits. She dared to kill a Fourth Revolution Pill Master, but she was very polite to a Fifth Revolution Pill Master. She would not make things difficult for a Divine Transformation Realm old monster.
As for Revered Yan, it was said that he was quite popular in the Rain Palace. He was good friends with many Void Refinement Realm experts of the Rain Palace. Bei Xiaoman was not willing to offend such a person.
She clearly knew that it was very stupid to offend Revered Flame. However, when she saw Ning Fan smiling without saying a word even though a great calamity was about to befall him, Bei Xiaoman was infuriated.
"This Zhou Ming is my, Bei Xiaoman's, man. You can't kill him!"
Hua!
The surroundings were in an uproar.
Rumor had it that Bei Xiaoman was the most ruthless, domineering, and unruly person. She would never understand her subordinates. Why did her personality change today?
Why would she risk offending the Rain Palace just to protect a devil lord?
Devil Lord Zhou Ming was indeed powerful and he was one of the eight venerated beings of the internal sea. However, Revered Flame's status was even higher than the eight venerated beings …
Even if Bei Xiaoman had a powerful background, she should also know that it was not advisable to offend the Rain Palace in the lower worlds.
Old Ancestor Lu Qing, who was guarding the silver tower, was definitely the most surprised one.
Even though he heard that Bei Xiaoman had severed part of her red dragon after achieving the Divine Transformation Realm and temporarily suppressed her menstrual cycle, he would never have thought that she would protect others.
Ning Fan looked at Bei Xiaoman with a strange expression. His gaze actually made her blush out of embarrassment and anger.
Inwardly, he suddenly felt that this Bei Xiaoman also seemed to have some cute points.
Revered Flame's eyes flashed with a hint of hesitation. In fact, he did not expect that the Lost World Palace would protect Ning Fan like this.
Revered Flame had also heard about Ning Fan's fearsome reputation as the eighth venerated being of the internal sea. However, most of them did not believe it. Even if Ning Fan really had Half-Step Void Refinement Realm combat power, Revered Flame would not put him in his eyes.
Bei Xiaoman was the only person in the Penglai Immortal Island that he was afraid of. He also did not want to offend the Lost World Palace.
However, when his spirit sense scanned Ning Fan's dantian again and again, the greed in his eyes became stronger.
He had wanted to kill Ning Fan since a long time ago!
From Touki's death and the Green Luan Flame falling into Ning Fan's hands!
This time, many experts of the Rain Palace entered the Endless Sea for the slot to enter the Thunder Sovereign's tomb. However, Revered Flame already had the slot and he did not care about it at all.
The only reason he came here was for the Earth Vein Demonic Flames! Touki's death allowed Revered Flame to find out a lot of information about Ning Fan. The most important information was that Ning Fan possessed several types of Earth Vein Demonic Flames!
Today, he personally confirmed that there were four types of Earth Vein Demonic Flames in Ning Fan's body.
If he obtains these four types of demonic flames and devours them with his flame art, his cultivation base would certainly improve tremendously. He might even break through to the Half-Step Void Refinement Realm or even the Void Refinement Realm!
After thinking for a while, Revered Flame made up his mind.
No matter what, he must keep Ning Fan here today!
"Miss Bei, I respect you for the sake of the Lost World Palace. However, it doesn't mean that I have to give face to others! This man killed my disciple. I must kill him! If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me! "
"How dare you?! I won't forgive you! "
Bei Xiaoman's beautiful eyes turned cold. She rolled up her sleeves and furrowed her brows. It seemed like she was about to rush forward and teach Revered Flame a lesson.
However, just as she took a step forward, Ning Fan gently grabbed her wrist and dragged her behind him. He smiled casually. "Miss Bei, thank you for protecting me because of our past relationship. However, even though we have a deep relationship, we haven't reached the final step. I still can't be considered as your woman. You don't have to protect me like this. "
* Hua *
The surrounding cultivators were shocked again.
Revered Ming was actually joking with Bei Xiaoman! Judging from Revered Ming's words, could it be that he had a close relationship with Bei Xiaoman and they had done a lot of lovey-dovey things? However, they had not reached the final step?
Teasing! It was blatant teasing!
"Let go of me! Don't touch me! Disgusting! Who has a deep relationship with you?! "Bei Xiaoman slapped Ning Fan's hand away. She did not realize that she had just been verbally teased by Ning Fan.
"Be quiet. You too …"
Ning Fan glanced at Bei Xiaoman and then at Ya Lan. All of a sudden, the smile on his face disappeared and his expression turned cold.
He was smiling because he was in a good mood when he saw his two old friends, Ya Lan and Bei Xiaoman, worried about him.
He was cold because Revered Flame kept saying that he wanted to kill him. Even a clay figurine would get angry. Interesting.
I've finally made the Endless Sea fear me. Now, the Rain Palace is here to pick a fight with me.
Ning Fan's cold eyes glanced at Revered Flame. He saw through his intentions with just a glance.
This guy is just a hypocrite. Avenge my disciple? What a legitimate reason. He just wants to covet my Earth Vein Demonic Flame. It's just like how he coveted the Lost World Palace's Green Luan Flame in the past.
If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked. If the disciple is that kind of trash, how good can the master be?
Ya Lan was Ning Fan's old friend. Besides, Ning Fan was the lord of the three pagodas of the Lost World Palace. It's impossible for him to leave his subordinates in the lurch. It's understandable for him to lend a hand.
Gu Zhen was the one who bullied and humiliated him first. Ning Fan then killed him. With Ning Fan's personality, he did not care who Gu Zhen was. If he wants to die, he will kill him.
Ning Fan was never a magnanimous person who could tolerate others' bullying and humiliating.
If Gu Zhen was killed, then he was killed.
If Revered Flame offended him, then he was offended.
He and Revered Flame already had an old grudge. This grudge had become irreconcilable since the day Ning Fan killed the three tower masters of the Lost World Palace.
Besides, Ning Fan did not think that Revered Flame wanted to kill him just to avenge his disciple.
Ever since Revered Flame appeared, he had spread his spirit sense seven times to sense Ning Fan's dantian within a few breaths.
When he sensed the qi of the four Earth Vein Demonic Flames, the corner of his eyes revealed a hint of joy. It could not be hidden from Ning Fan's eyes and ears at all.
Avenging for his disciple was just a hypocritical explanation. His disciple was dead but he showed joy. It was self-evident.
Right from the beginning, this Revered Flame had come for my Earth Vein Demonic Flames!
Even if he didn't kill Gu Zhen, once the latter knew that he was in Penglai, he would still have other reasons to launch a sneak attack and hunt him down.
Ning Fan's gaze subtly shifted to a certain direction. The purple star in his left eye flashed faintly. He saw two Void Refinement Realm cultivators hiding there. Most likely, they were hired by Revered Yan to protect him.
No wonder the Flame Reverend was so arrogant that he even dared to step on Bei Xiaoman's face. It turned out that he came with a backer.
The other party had two Void Refinement Realm experts while he had three Void Refinement Realm spiritual puppets. Thus, there was no need for him to be afraid of them.
Ning Fan's eyelids twitched. He drew out a trace of the qi of the Realm Beast Puppet from his storage pouch and secretly transmitted it to the two Void Refinement Realm beings who were in hiding.
In an instant, the two of them were shocked and immediately sent a message to the Flame Reverend.
Yan Zun's eyes were also fixed on Ning Fan. His eyes were filled with killing intent.
All of a sudden, it was as if someone was secretly transmitting a message to Flame Reverend. At the next moment, Flame Reverend's expression changed greatly. His killing intent towards Ning Fan that he originally had became much weaker.
That voice was emitted by a Void Refinement Realm being who was hiding in the dark. He was reminding the Flame Reverend. "This Zhou Ming is not simple. He saw us! Moreover, he purposely spread a trace of Void Refinement Realm aura around us. It's not a good idea to mess with him … "
"What?! Why is there a Void Refinement Realm qi on his body?! Could it be that his seniors are secretly protecting him?! Is it a Void Refinement Realm senior who is hiding in the heavenly dwelling?! "The Flame Reverend was a little frightened.
Compared to Bei Xiaoman's face, he was more concerned about the face of a Void Refinement Realm expert …
Even though the Flame Reverend was arrogant, that was only true for Divine Transformation Realm beings. He was still quite fearful of Void Refinement Realm beings.
"Even if there is a Void Refinement Realm being protecting him, I don't want to give up on this Earth Vein Demonic Flame …" The Flame Reverend gritted his teeth and transmitted his voice.
"Then … Just use a gentler method to seize the flame. Don't completely fall out with him … Let's have a duel! It won't hurt our friendship! As long as we don't go too far, that Void Refinement Realm being in hiding will not interfere with the battle between you juniors. "One of the two Void Refinement Realm beings advised.
"A duel? Alright … "
The crowd of cultivators saw the Flame Reverend mumbling something. No one knew what he was saying. A moment later, his killing intent gradually withered like an eggplant that had been hit by frost.
The most inconceivable thing was that the Flame Reverend who was indifferent to killing just now suddenly withdrew all of his anger. He burst into laughter and looked at Ning Fan with a hint of admiration in his eyes. Then, he clicked his tongue and praised.
"One of the eight venerated beings of the internal sea, Revered Ming, Zhou Ming. You really live up to your reputation! I admire you! Just now, when I said that I wanted to avenge my disciple, it was just a joke. I just wanted to test Revered Ming's courage. You can't take it seriously. That disciple of mine is ignorant and incompetent. He actually dared to lay his eyes on the female cultivators of the Lost World Palace. Death cannot wipe out his crimes. Fellow Daoist, you've killed Gu Zhen.
Erm …
The crowd of onlookers was speechless. It was obvious that the two of them were about to fight. Why did the Flame Reverend suddenly change his expression and speak to Ning Fan in such a friendly manner?
When they thought about it again, they suddenly realized that this Flame Reverend was just playing with Ning Fan just now.
That's right. The Flame Reverend is a well-known senior while Ning Fan is just a rising expert. Why would the Flame Reverend bully the weak?
His breadth of mind is really broad. Ning Fan killed his disciple but he still let bygones be bygones and thought that his disciple had done too many evil deeds and deserved to die.
Many cultivators who did not know the truth began to admire the Flame Reverend.
Ning Fan also withdrew his cold expression and revealed a smile. His eyes, however, were filled with a hint of sarcasm.
This Flame Reverend is indeed a shameless person. I purposely released a trace of the qi of the Realm Beast Puppet in order to suppress those two Void Refinement Realm cultivators. As expected, I succeeded.
Gu Zhen, Touki and the others are indeed nothing in his eyes. This Flame Reverend is the type of person who would give up everything for his own benefits.
"So Flame Reverend is joking. However, I don't think this joke is funny at all."
"Hehe …"
The Flame Reverend let out a few hollow laughs as if he did not hear the sarcasm in Ning Fan's words.
Suddenly, his tone changed. He looked at Ning Fan and said with deep meaning.
"I feel like old friends with Revered Ming. I wonder if I have the honor to exchange some pointers with Revered Ming? Don't worry, Revered Ming. It's just a martial arts competition and it won't harm your life. Naturally, there's no need for the elders behind you to protect you. "The Flame Reverend's words had a hidden meaning.
"I've always been alone in this world. I don't have any seniors … As for exchanging pointers, I don't like battles where there are no restrictions." Ning Fan purposely made a joke which made the Flame Reverend even more suspicious.
I can't be wrong. The deliberate explanation is just a cover up. This Zhou Ming most likely really has a Void Refinement Realm expert protecting him!
If that's the case, I really can't offend a Void Refinement Realm old monster for a mere Fifth Grade Earth Fire …
The Flame Reverend secretly felt lucky. Fortunately, the two Void Refinement Realm cultivators had reminded him earlier. Otherwise, he would certainly be fighting with Ning Fan right now.
"Oh? Fellow Daoist Zhou wants to set up a bet for a battle?! Great! I also have the same intention. Why don't we each take one type of Earth Vein Demonic Flame as the wager? "
"One type is too little. If you want to bet, let's bet all of the Earth Vein Demonic Flames. I have four types of demonic flames while you have three. You won't lose out in this bet."
* Hiss *
The crowd of cultivators sucked in a breath of cold air.
Other than the Flame Reverend and Ning Fan who could sense each other's number of demonic flames, the others did not know how many each of them had.
However, as soon as Ning Fan said those words, how could the crowd not know that Flame Reverend had three types of Earth Vein Demonic Flames which were hard to obtain at the Divine Transformation Realm while Ning Fan had four types!
Rumor has it that if one gathers all twelve types of Earth Vein Demonic Flames, the destructive power of the flames would be comparable to a Void Fragmentation Realm attack. If the two of them bet all of their flames in this battle, no matter who wins, they would possess seven types of Earth Vein Demonic Flames!
"Don't bet! That's the Green Luan Flame that I'm giving you! If you lose … "Bei Xiaoman did not know what was bothering her. Why can't I lose the item that I'm giving to Ning Fan?
"Don't worry! I won't lose. "
Ning Fan smiled confidently.
He was not afraid of the Flame Reverend nor the two Void Refinement Realm experts. Moreover, if he uses all three of his Void Refinement Realm spiritual puppets and loses one or two of his spiritual puppets, he might even have a chance to eliminate one of the two Void Refinement Realm experts.
However, what benefit would it bring to Ning Fan if he were to kill the Rain Palace experts in front of countless cultivators? He was a person who would maximize his benefits. He would not kill Void Refinement Realm experts of the Rain Palace for fun.
Divine Transformation Realm old monsters were the revered elders of the Rain Palace while Void Refinement Realm old monsters were the peak combat power of the Rain Palace.
Ning Fan could imagine that if he were to kill the two Void Refinement Realm experts in front of the crowd of cultivators, countless Void Fragmentation Realm experts of the Rain Palace would come and fight him with their lives tomorrow.
Being able to snatch the flame from the Flame Reverend without losing all decorum was the best outcome.
Of course, fists and kicks have no eyes during a bet. If Ning Fan cripples the Flame Reverend, it would be considered as an accident, just like how he accidentally burned Gu Zhen to ashes.
Ning Fan was determined to get the Earth Vein Demonic Flame!
Revered Yan was also determined to get it.
He harrumphed coldly in his mind. He could not bear to see Ning Fan's confident expression. On the surface, however, he put on a fake smile and made a few excuses. Finally, he agreed to bet all of his demonic flames.
"Hehe. Fellow Daoist Zhou, don't worry. I will certainly show mercy." Revered Yan sounded happy but he could not help but sneer inwardly.
What he was thinking was actually the same as Ning Fan.
In front of the Void Refinement Realm elders of Ning Fan's clan, Revered Yan could not kill Ning Fan. However, fists and kicks were silent. If he accidentally cripples Ning Fan, it would be a different story …
"Brat! You are not qualified to fight me, Yun Yan! I will certainly cripple you and let you know who's stronger! "
Revered Yan sneered.
However, he did not know who would cripple who.
Both Revered Yan and Ning Fan rose into the sky and drew the sky as a platform.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, be careful. My flying sword is coming!"
Revered Yan shook his flying sword. With a flash of fiery light, the flying sword disappeared without a trace.
Although it seemed like he was warning Ning Fan, Revered Yan had absolute confidence that Ning Fan would not be able to withstand his sword!
"Stinky Zhou Ming! Be careful! This is the Void Grade Spiritual Augmentation Technique, Shadow Slash! "
Bei Xiaoman reminded him anxiously.
At the next moment, the fiery red flying sword that had disappeared did not attack Ning Fan. Instead, it pierced towards Ning Fan's shadow.
The two of them stood in mid-air. Dark clouds drifted across the sky and the shadows under their feet were getting longer and longer …
That sword light had already arrived in a flash!
(3/3) (To be continued)
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