Supreme Cultivation Master

Chapter 705: Chapter 704: The Overall Situation is Set

At that moment, a voice came from inside the God Monarch Palace. "What is he to you? Why did you intervene to save him?"

From the Demon Clan’s side, a voice replied, "The legacy of his physical cultivation comes from us, so he can be considered half our disciple, just as the Little God Monarch is your disciple!"

"If you lose, you must learn to accept it!" The two sides were equally matched, neither willing to yield.

"Save him!" the Seven-Colored Demon Empress commanded.

All the Main Gods from the Righteous Divine Lineage took action, confronting the Main Gods from the Evil Divine Lineage.

The Little God Monarch was pulled back to his original position. He snarled at Ye Fan, "My God Monarch Palace is invincible. Prepare to die! I am the one destined to rule this era—"

Before he could finish, Ye Fan flicked a speck of light from his fingertip. It pierced the Little God Monarch’s brow, utterly annihilating him.

The old monsters of the God Monarch Palace were enraged and wished to kill Ye Fan. However, the opposing forces were no weaker than they were, preventing them from making a move.

"A good kill! HAHAHA!" roared a god-slayer, laughing maniacally as he approached.

The onlookers knew the confrontation had reached its end. They didn’t dare to keep watching and quickly retreated, for lingering could entangle them in karmic consequences, which would be disastrous.

However, just then, the Evil Divine Lineage made the first move.

"This is not good!" the Red Sand Main God shouted.

In that instant, the world was plunged into complete darkness.

"What’s happening? Why has the sky gone dark?"

Everyone was shocked. When the darkness receded, Ye Fan was gone, and so was the Little God Monarch’s head.

When the Main Gods from both the Righteous and Evil Divine Lineages arrived, they were completely baffled. They had no idea what had just transpired. Could another power have been lying in ambush?

The Red Sand Main God came to his senses. He realized that an inauspicious being from the Outer Realm must have intervened to rescue Ye Fan. He then declared, "If anything happens to my junior brother, I swear I will flatten your Evil Divine Lineage!"

"We’ll see who flattens whom!" the Hu Ben Main God barked back.

The Great Wilderness Main God stood silently to the side. His intervention meant he had betrayed the Evil Divine Lineage and fully joined the Righteous Gods. To the Righteous Divine Lineage, trading their lost Qin Heavenly Main God for the Great Wilderness Main God was a worthy exchange.

"Great Wilderness Main God, you despicable traitor!" the Yunxiao Main God rebuked him. "From this day forward, you are no longer part of our mighty Evil Divine Lineage!"

Indeed, the Great Wilderness Main God had truly earned the collective wrath of the Evil Divine Lineage this time.

He simply stated, "The fact that I dared to do this means I have already broken away from the Evil Divine Lineage. From today on, I am one of the Righteous Gods, and I shall defy the heavens to attain my own Dao!"

His decision to join the Righteous Divine Lineage was entirely influenced by his daughter. He knew that at the rate Ye Fan was progressing, the destruction of the Evil Divine Lineage was merely a matter of time. As a Main God known for his intellect, he had long prepared for this moment. So what if he had to leave the Evil Divine Lineage?

However, the Hu Ben Main God saw things differently.

He said to the Great Wilderness Main God, "Brother Great Wilderness, your ancestors were heroes who slaughtered the Righteous Gods. Are you truly going to disregard their glorious legacy for your own personal affairs? You must remember, your ancestors were highly respected elders in the God Monarch Palace. I hope you do not go astray, Brother Great Wilderness! I know the bonds of blood can seem insignificant to us Martial Cultivators, but do not forget that you will always be an Evil God!

"Even if you have erred in this matter, it is not too late. As long as you return, we will still consider you a friend. In this vast world, no Divine Warrior would dare to speak ill of you! We will all forgive you!"

"Yes, yes!"

"We will forgive Brother Great Wilderness!" the Demon Suppression Main God and Farlan Main God both chimed in.

Although the Evil Divine Lineage was still powerful, it appeared the Demon Clan and the Righteous Gods had formed an alliance. Furthermore, the Great Wilderness Main God was the strongest of all Main Gods. If he joined the Righteous Divine Lineage, the Evil Gods’ advantage would shrink considerably.

The Main Gods of the Righteous Divine Lineage frowned, as they desperately did not want the Great Wilderness Main God to return to the other side.

But the Great Wilderness Main God declared, "Now that I have joined the Righteous Divine Lineage, I have no intention of going back. Let bygones be bygones. I will not take part in today’s battle!"

His meaning was clear: his refusal to fight today did not mean he would abstain in the future. Besides, his participation in this particular conflict was no longer relevant. Ye Fan had already retreated safely, and a large-scale battle was now unlikely. The God Monarch Palace and the Demon Clan elders had withdrawn, and the situation was settled.

"Very well! If that’s how it is, then let’s have a satisfying battle!" the Yunxiao Main God bellowed.

But by the time the Seven-Colored Demon Empress arrived, the Main Gods of the Evil Divine Lineage were at a loss. At this moment, they held no advantage whatsoever. The Seven-Colored Demon Empress was a woman whose fame rivaled, and perhaps even surpassed, that of the Great Wilderness Main God. With her joining the fray, their odds were slim.

The times had changed. The once-unbeatable Evil Gods were now forced to be cautious. The Righteous Divine Lineage, once suppressed, had finally risen.

"Let’s go," the Hu Ben Main God said finally.

The Main Gods of the Evil Divine Lineage were filled with resentment, but it was useless. They carried away the Little God Monarch’s corpse, bringing the battle to a close.

A voice from the God Monarch Palace spoke from the Void, "Daoists from the Demon Clan, you have overstepped your bounds. You may be able to protect him for a time, but you cannot protect him forever! How many more years can you hold out?"

From within the Demon Clan’s fortress, a sigh echoed in response. "It does not matter how long we can hold out. As long as we do our best, it is enough."

With the retreat of the Evil Gods and the Righteous Gods, the era of the Little God Monarch had come to an end. The number one genius of the Divine Domain had fallen in battle, while Ye Fan, the prodigy who slew him, had vanished without a trace. No one knew if he had been killed by a Main God in that chaotic instant or if he had managed to escape. People held differing beliefs, which led to different goals. Perhaps it was this very uncertainty that allowed the world to maintain its delicate balance.

「In the Outer Realm」

Ye Fan was set down by the Demon Sky Monkey. Just moments ago, the battle had been raging fiercely, but now, everything was calm.

He was severely injured.

Back at the bamboo hut, Huang Ji wept as she tended to his wounds. As she moved, he caught a glimpse of something hidden in her sleeve.

"Give it to me," Ye Fan said to her.

Huang Ji replied hurriedly, "My love, what is it?"

"Don’t try to fool me. Take it out!"

Left with no choice, Huang Ji produced a small vial. Ye Fan was shocked. It was a potion designed to seal an Evil God’s power; once consumed, the victim’s meridians would wither, their bodily functions would reverse, and they would soon die.

"Why would you be so foolish?" Ye Fan asked, his heart aching.

At this point, the reason was all too clear. Huang Ji had intended to commit suicide. If he hadn’t returned, she would have ended her own life.

Tears streamed down her face as she sobbed, "If you couldn’t come back, then suicide would have been the best way out for me!"

Ye Fan pulled her into a fierce embrace. "Wait until my wounds are healed. Then, Laozi is going to teach you a harsh lesson in bed! You actually dared not to trust your husband? You’ll be disciplined by family law!"

Hearing the words "family law," Huang Ji knew exactly what he meant. Blushing, she gave him a sharp pinch.

"Shameless!" she muttered.

Ye Fan’s expression turned serious. "Darling, I have something to tell you."

"What is it?" she asked, curious.

He said, "If there ever comes a day when I don’t return alive, you must promise me you’ll live on. Alright?"

"No! I can’t do that!" Huang Ji replied with absolute resolve.

Her reasoning was simple: if Ye Fan died, she would have no reason to live. For a woman, loving one man her entire life was enough.

Ye Fan didn’t try to comfort her further. He knew that even if she agreed now, she wouldn’t be able to keep that promise. He had no choice but to drop the subject.

「Three days later」

His body had finally recovered. Once healed, he entered the Illusion Sea. This was his world, but a severed head was still floating here.

It was the head of the Little God Monarch.

There was no chance of him ever coming back to life, for Ye Fan had shattered his very soul. Now, he arrived in the Little God Monarch’s shattered domain.