Chapter 1865: Chapter 1861: Underestimating the Enemy
Ye Fan holding Xuannü in his arms was a sight that sparked some resentment in the Yellow Emperor. He wasn’t yet clear on Ye Fan’s cultivation level, so he was hesitant to directly confront him, knowing that regardless of Ye Fan’s current cultivation level, if he teamed up with Xuannü, they would definitely surpass him.
The Yellow Emperor was contemplating ways to kill Ye Fan, but he realized it wouldn’t be easy, as Ye Fan’s cultivation level seemed higher than he had expected.
"What’s this? Have you decided not to kill me?" Ye Fan asked the Yellow Emperor with a wink and a smile.
At this moment, the aura emanating from Ye Fan made the Yellow Emperor feel dread. The Yellow Emperor never imagined he would fear Ye Fan, as he scrutinized Ye Fan, seemingly searching for weaknesses, though it was really an expression of his inner cowardice.
Xuannü, still in Ye Fan’s embrace, showed no intention of avoiding confrontation. She said, "Yellow Emperor, I always thought among the ancient cultivators you had some backbone. Now, Ye Fan threatens you a bit, and you don’t dare to strike at him? It’s just me now, your cultivation should be above mine, killing me shouldn’t be hard. Would you dare if Xi He were here? Or perhaps Lei Zu?"
"Don’t you dare mention that woman!" the Yellow Emperor snapped sharply.
"Why can’t I mention her? Lei Zu would rather be with Xi He than with you. How is it now? Lei Zu has not evaded Ye Fan. Lei Zu is with Xi He now, part of Ye Fan’s company, and even Lei Zu’s daughter is no exception. Lei Zu’s daughter has been revived by Ye Fan, she can be his woman too. You’re just a coward, among ancient cultivators, none are more cowardly than you!" Xuannü seemed to be provoking the Yellow Emperor with a reckless attitude. He glared at Xuannü with deep hatred, but no matter how angry he appeared, he couldn’t overcome his inner cowardice, failing to gather the courage to face Ye Fan.
Ye Fan said, "Yellow Emperor, as an ancient cultivator, I’ve been waiting here. Why don’t you make a move?"
The Yellow Emperor sneered at Ye Fan and said, "Ye Fan, do you really think I don’t dare to kill you? Do you believe your cultivation level is so high? I can’t kill you yet because Xuannü is currently shielding you, but don’t expect to leave here alive..."
"Stop bluffing!" Xuannü said, "If you’re going to kill Ye Fan, do it quickly, I’m waiting here to see you make a move. Looking at you now, I’m really embarrassed for you! Ye Fan, although you are my master, I never thought highly of you, but you’re far better than that coward..."
Ye Fan coldly gazed at Xuannü, "What do you mean? Are you implying that I’m just a little better than him?"
Xuannü laughed harshly, "Men like you all care about your dignity, haha, do you think you’re so great? You think I’m here to help you, but I’m just here for the spectacle. Yellow Emperor, aren’t you going to kill Ye Fan? I’ll stay nearby to watch, you choose how to strike, but don’t forget, the moment you kill Ye Fan, I’ll kill you too. My mission only needs to be fulfilled before I die. Once Ye Fan dies, the magic spell will be broken, and my mission is complete! Ye Fan, now you must obey my orders, or you will die. My life is worthless now, my purpose is to watch you die!"
Ming Ye Shangren, watching nearby, shook his head and said, "I thought the women Ye Fan trained were remarkable, turns out she’s just a traitor!"
"Die!" Xuannü lunged at Ming Ye Shangren in anger, the attack was fierce and left him defenseless, but Ye Fan casually raised his hand, defusing Xuannü’s assault effortlessly. This move surprised even the Yellow Emperor, who couldn’t discern Ye Fan’s cultivation level.
"Impossible!" Xuannü exclaimed, "Ye Fan, you definitely can’t surpass my current cultivation level, I can feel the elemental power within you is gone, without it, you’re nothing, you’re not my match!"
Ye Fan replied, "Do you think I’m worthless without elemental power? Haha, it’s time to show you my strength. Even if you and the Yellow Emperor come at me together, I won’t mind. Rest assured, I won’t use a Blood Oath to kill you, because that would tarnish the victory, but after defeating you, I will use a Blood Oath to torment you, because it’s my right as master and victor. Don’t believe me? Try it!"
Though disbelief lingered on Xuannü’s face, the Yellow Emperor said, "Don’t act like I can’t see through your bluff. Xuannü, you think this approach will make me give up killing Ye Fan? You’re wrong, I believe Ye Fan is just a failure now!"
As he spoke, the Yellow Emperor launched an attack at Ye Fan. To ensure success, he risked using his life force as a conduit, sacrificing himself to kill Ye Fan. Driven by vengeance, he was nearly losing himself, failing to notice that Xuannü was not faking it.
Ye Fan, having undergone "catalytic cultivation," had reached an intimidating level of cultivation. Even without the limit of elemental power he previously mastered, he was more than capable against the Yellow Emperor, a former user of Nuwa’s life force.
Once Ye Fan attacked, the Yellow Emperor realized he had underestimated him. Surrounding Ye Fan was immense spiritual energy, enveloping nearly half the planet. This power differed from pure spiritual energy, mixed with an indescribably terrifying force.
"What is this?" The Yellow Emperor tried to withdraw but found it was too late. Ye Fan’s fruits of cultivation finally showed, enveloping the Yellow Emperor like a storm, leaving him feeling trapped.
The Yellow Emperor shouted, "You have no chance..."
Now the Yellow Emperor unleashed nearly all of his cultivation. With unimaginable force, he battled Ye Fan. Though his powers of immortality, spiritual energy, and life force were pure and could match Ye Fan’s, he lagged behind. In his perilous moment, glancing at Xuannü, realizing she was not aiding Ye Fan, it dawned on him that she hadn’t been pretending. Ye Fan truly possessed a terrifying power, one he and Xuannü still couldn’t defeat.
