Supreme Cultivation Master

Chapter 699: Chapter 698: The Dragon and Phoenix Among Men

An Illusion Technique capable of ensnaring a soul was truly powerful.

Therefore, Ye Fan began to study this set of Illusion Techniques, which were designed not only for self-preservation but also for killing. He painstakingly researched them all night and demonstrated his progress to the Nightmare Demon the next day.

The Nightmare Demon was shocked. She had initially thought that, given Ye Fan’s talent and mortal status, it would have been impressive if he could grasp even the basics within a few days. To her astonishment, however, he had mastered its essence in a single night. This is truly startling. Is he some kind of freak?

If any of Ye Fan’s acquaintances had been nearby, they would have answered yes without hesitation.

Still unconvinced, the Nightmare Demon displayed an even more profound and exquisite Illusion Technique. Yet, Ye Fan mastered it in another night.

This time, the Nightmare Demon was thoroughly convinced. With Ye Fan’s ability, she firmly believed that in three hundred years, he would certainly become a true Ancestor Realm expert, not a counterfeit who only held the title. Her kind had been hiding here since the era of the Ancestor of Tianyuan, and in their eyes, even the mighty Ancestor of Tianyuan who dominated the gods was just a pretender. He may have possessed the title, but that did not mean he possessed the combat power of a true Ancestor.

The following day, Ye Fan summoned the three Divine Beasts of the Evil Clan and positioned them in ambush less than a hundred miles from the designated battlefield. Should those old masters dare to make a move, the three Divine Beasts could arrive in an instant. With the support of the Seven-Colored Demon Empress, the ancient sages of the Demon Clan behind her, and several Main Gods from the Righteous Divine Lineage, Ye Fan began to believe they truly stood a chance. We might even be able to challenge the Evil God.

Meanwhile, in the outside world, this battle had garnered immense attention. Many renowned experts from the Divine Domain arrived, whether they belonged to the Righteous Gods, the Evil Gods, or the Demon Clan. A clash between top-tier talents like this was the main event, so these powerhouses had arrived early.

The Little God Monarch and Ye Fan were both on their way, set to arrive the next day. On the eve of the decisive battle, the atmosphere was electric. The two most terrifying titans of the Divine Domain were about to collide, and their clash would determine the Divine Domain’s future prestige. Would the Evil God continue to dominate, or would the Righteous Divine Lineage stage a powerful comeback?

That night, the site of the decisive battle was already teeming with people. They had left a perimeter nearly a hundred miles wide for the two combatants. On one side was the Little God Monarch, a hidden prodigy who had risen to prominence over the years. On the other was Ye Fan, a premier talent representing the Righteous Divine Lineage. The victor of this confrontation between the two prodigies remained to be seen, but for now, most believed the Little God Monarch would triumph.

After all, the Little God Monarch was backed by the Divine Monarch Mansion, a Holy Land of the Evil God Lineage. Could a talent nurtured by a Holy Land be anything but strong? Moreover, the Little God Monarch had broken through to the second major realm five years ago. For an ordinary cultivator, five years might not bring much progress. But for a peerless talent like him, progress advanced by leaps and bounds. Comparing him five years ago to now was like comparing night and day. It was even rumored that the Little God Monarch had killed an expert at the Divine General Peak, though the truth of this claim remained unverified.

In comparison, aside from the few major headlines he had recently made in the Divine Domain, not many people had even heard of Ye Fan. Of course, Ye Fan paid no mind to the assessments of these powerful factions. He simply preferred to keep a low profile.

The next day, the Little God Monarch arrived, riding a seven-colored cloud. Wherever he went, the dark clouds themselves seemed to retreat, daring not to obstruct his path. This was the Little God Monarch, truly one of a kind. The crowd sensed the power of a hidden Buddha radiating from the clouds, illuminating the entire world.

This was the exceedingly stunning Little God Monarch, the strongest young talent of the Evil God Lineage, whose records were unbreakable. Wherever he passed, auspicious omens followed. He had a handsome face and a determined gaze. Even in a crowd of thousands, he would stand out as a dragon among men. Judging by his aura alone, he was undoubtedly a future ruler. In his eyes, all other talents paled in comparison. He wielded the Hero Sword. Both man and sword were considered the pinnacle of the Divine Domain. Such a person was destined to rule this era.

When the Little God Monarch landed, even Divine Generals felt compelled to kneel. The Main Gods present felt an overwhelming pressure to submit. Before the Little God Monarch, all they could think of was total submission.

At that moment, he stood quietly on the ground, waiting for Ye Fan.

Many guessed Ye Fan was too afraid to show up. In their eyes, he was just a flash in the pan, nothing more than a Jade-faced Young Master—a man who relied on women for support. They believed that without powerful women like the Seven-Colored Demon Empress backing him, Ye Fan was just an ordinary talent. Such a playboy was destined to be crushed under the feet of a true powerhouse like the Little God Monarch, a dragon among men.

But just then, a figure emerged from the direction of the setting sun. He walked like a lonely traveler in the Dark Night, a solitary warrior.

Ye Fan had arrived. He was not the coward the world claimed him to be. He was a man with grand ambitions. He walked over calmly. Although he lacked the dazzling aura of the Little God Monarch and the heavens did not clear a path for him, he possessed an ordinary yet unique aura. He had reined in his power completely, revealing no hint of his true edge. If these people were to judge, it was Ye Fan whom they would find truly inscrutable.

As Ye Fan approached, he and the Little God Monarch locked eyes, sizing each other up. They were undoubtedly formidable rivals.

The crowd stirred in shock. Someone muttered, "Who does this kid from the Righteous Gods think he is? The Little God Monarch actually seems wary of him!"

"Yeah! I think the Little God Monarch is just giving him some face, letting him see the sun one last time."

"A guy like that is destined to be trampled under the Little God Monarch’s feet."

Ye Fan ignored their chatter. In his view, the battle itself would be the only true judge.

The Little God Monarch was incredibly strong, having already overcome the third major calamity to achieve thirty-three minor nirvanas. Ye Fan had only reached twenty-nine.

Although the crowd scorned Ye Fan, the Little God Monarch did not share their sentiment. This Ye Fan is a terrifying opponent. He had reviewed Ye Fan’s history. During the Illusion Space incident just two years ago, Ye Fan had only achieved nine minor nirvanas. In just two years, he had advanced so far.

Therefore, from the moment Ye Fan appeared, the Little God Monarch knew this was a battle to the death: if he could not slay Ye Fan, then he would be slain himself.

However, he was confident Ye Fan would be the one to fall. His talent is astonishing, but in the end, that’s all there is to it. He had already killed countless geniuses. Moreover, he had once crossed realms to slay a master at the Divine General Peak, which made his confidence absolute.

The Little God Monarch stepped toward Ye Fan.

When the two were less than ten meters apart, they both stopped.