Chapter 686: Not So Great?

What were these people thinking? Xiao Yufan couldn’t be bothered to guess. He only cared about one thing—the outcome.

“Have you made up your mind?” Xiao Yufan asked cautiously. In Ye Kong’s eyes, Xiao Yufan’s expression could only be described as incredibly arrogant and confident, as if everyone were merely pawns in his grand scheme.

“Do we really have a choice? Who knows whether this mysterious place is a den of dragons or a tiger’s lair? It’s always reassuring to have an expert by our side!” Ye Kong rolled his eyes. This guy was truly shamelessly smug. After all, everyone here was among the top ten martial artists in the ancient martial arts tournament—their combined strength was nothing to scoff at.

Xiao Yufan shrugged slightly, his lips curling into a faint smile. The message was clear: follow me, and you won’t be disappointed!

Since even Ye Kong didn’t object, others who might have felt a bit resentful still managed to hide their displeasure. Getting those arrogant guardians of the Divine Temple—who looked down on everyone—to obey quietly was, without a doubt, a remarkable feat.

“May I ask a question, Xiao brother? What level of strength are you at now?”

Grateful to have finally found a big tree to lean on, Xie Yuan wore a beaming smile on his face. Xiao Yufan, however, couldn’t help sensing some ulterior motive—why else would this guy be so overly eager?

“Not much,” Xiao Yufan replied modestly, causing Ye Kong and others to twitch their mouths in frustration. If that’s “not much,” then why had he shone so brightly during the martial arts tournament? Did he even want to let others live?

Xiao Yufan couldn’t be bothered to guess what these people were thinking; he only cared about the result…

“Have you made up your mind?”

Xiao Yufan probed with a question, and to Ye Kong, his expression could only be described in one way: so damn confident, as if everyone was already within his calculations.

“Do we even have a choice? Who knows if this mysterious place is a dragon’s den or a tiger’s lair? Having a master by our side always feels more reliable!”

Ye Kong rolled his eyes. This guy really knew how to take advantage of the situation. Everyone present was among the top ten masters of the ancient martial arts conference, and their combined strength was certainly not to be underestimated.

Shrugging, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled slightly, making it clear: follow me, and I won’t let you down!

Even Ye Kong didn’t object, so even if others felt a bit displeased, they wouldn’t show it on their faces. To make these arrogant guardians of the temple obedient was undoubtedly a skill in itself.

“May I be so bold as to ask, Brother Xiao, what is your current strength?”

Finally latching onto a strong tree, Xie Yuan’s face was filled with smiles. Xiao Yufan always felt this guy had some ulterior motive; otherwise, why would he be so eager?

“Not much,” Xiao Yufan replied modestly, causing Ye Kong and the others to twitch their lips. Not much? Yet he shone so brightly at the ancient martial arts conference, making it hard for them to keep up.

Before they could speak, Xiao Yufan continued, “Just barely stepped into the innate realm, that’s all…”

Uh!

For a moment, everyone’s expressions turned extremely vivid, especially Ye Kong’s, which stiffened. He had only speculated that Xiao Yufan had entered the innate realm, but hearing it from his own mouth still brought a significant shock.

The innate realm was not something that could be compared to the half-baked half-step innate realm. This step wasn’t easy to cross; without good talent, this gap could very well be a huge chasm.

The slight resentment in the crowd instantly balanced out, especially for those at the peak of the acquired realm, who now had no complaints. A strong person was respected wherever they went.

“Freak!”

Xie Yuan’s lips twitched as he slowly spat out two words. In his eyes, such a terrifying cultivation speed could only be described as freakish. In the entire Illusory Heaven Temple, only that guy could rival him.

“Just a bit of luck,” Xiao Yufan said with a smile.

“Is luck all it takes?”

Ye Kong slowly recovered from his shock, looking at Xiao Yufan with a strange expression. He couldn’t help but feel a bit of pity for Nuo Tiangong. If that guy heard this bad news, would he want to bang his head against a wall?

Thinking about their current relationship, Ye Kong felt a cold sweat on his back. Fortunately, he hadn’t acted too arrogantly, or he might not have been standing here unscathed.

Glancing between Xiao Yufan and Cheng Ying, Ye Kong sighed inwardly. Perhaps only such a prodigy could match such an outstanding person. Yet, there was still a barrier between them.

The impact of Xiao Yufan’s strength was far greater than imagined. Subtly, he had become the backbone of this small team. As long as they weren’t a scattered mess, he was confident they could secure a place in the fierce competition of the mysterious land.

The legacy left by the previous ancient martial arts era would surely have a share for Xiao Yufan.

“Uh, one last question…”

Xie Yuan’s smile turned ingratiating. He realized he had indeed bet correctly. He admitted Xiao Yufan was a bit flamboyant, but compared to those who had entered the innate realm and were unbearably arrogant, he was far superior.

“Speak up, or get lost!”

This guy had helped him a lot, and Xiao Yufan had a bit of goodwill toward him, especially since he was the first to stand up on the deserted island, leaving a deep impression.

“This question isn’t for you. I just wanted to ask, how strong is this beauty?”

Xie Yuan’s gaze passed over Xiao Yufan and landed on Cheng Ying. He always felt a sense of oppression from her aura but couldn’t pinpoint why. The only explanation was that Cheng Ying was much stronger than him.

“Innate realm, probably a bit weaker than Brother Fan.”

Cheng Ying’s long eyelashes fluttered as her melodious voice spread. Her soft tone made the hearts of several people in the room race. When had there been so many young masters in the innate realm?

Especially the three who had been defeated by Cheng Ying at the ancient martial arts conference, they were now drenched in cold sweat. So, this terrifying woman had already reached the innate realm. No wonder they had felt so powerless back then.

The impact of Cheng Ying’s strength was no less than Xiao Yufan’s. With two innate realm masters in their team, their strength probably wasn’t far behind the top five guardian temples.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t too surprised; he had already guessed Cheng Ying’s strength. In front of him, this girl always deliberately concealed her dazzling brilliance.

Such a woman should have been a phoenix soaring in the heavens, yet she chose to stay quietly by his side. At this moment, Xiao Yufan’s heart was enveloped in a warm current.

With a wife like this, what more could one ask for?

No matter what, Xiao Yufan would keep this woman by his side. Not only was it his promise to Ying’er, but it was also a responsibility a man should bear. He didn’t want his woman to shoulder so much burden.

Watching the two gaze deeply into each other’s eyes, Ye Kong couldn’t help but cough dryly. Even if they didn’t like him, they didn’t have to torture him like this. After all, he was a pure-hearted man, and there were a few wolves watching here.

“That scoundrel Xie Yuan didn’t even ask about my strength. I’ll make sure he knows my power someday, hmph!”

Little did he know, his careless action had made Yu Xuan remember him. Possessing a spiritual artifact that only a master of the Heavenly Spirit Realm could refine, how could her strength be weak? But since no one asked, she didn’t bother to mention it.

Feeling the ambiguous atmosphere between the two, she stomped her foot in a coquettish manner. Did this man really have no feelings for her? She was, after all, a great beauty, with many admirers. Yet, for the first time, she felt such a strong interest in a man…

Uh!

In an instant, everyone’s expressions became extremely complex. Especially Ye Kong, whose face stiffened slightly. Previously, he had only suspected that Xiao Yufan had reached the innate realm, but hearing it directly from Xiao Yufan’s mouth still brought a significant shock.

What these people were thinking, Xiao Yufan couldn’t be bothered to guess. All he needed was a result…

“Have you made up your mind?”

Xiao Yufan tentatively asked, and in Ye Kong’s eyes, his expression could only be described in one way: so damn confident, as if everyone was within his calculations.

“Do we even have a choice? Who knows if this mysterious place is a dragon’s den or a tiger’s lair? Having a master by our side always feels more reliable!”

Ye Kong rolled his eyes. This guy really knew how to milk it. Everyone present was among the top ten masters of the ancient martial arts conference, and their combined strength was certainly not to be underestimated.

Shrugging, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled slightly, making it clear: follow me, and I won’t let you down!

Even Ye Kong didn’t object, so even if others felt a bit displeased, they wouldn’t show it on their faces. Being able to make these arrogant guardians of the temple obedient was undoubtedly a skill in itself.

“Can I be so bold as to ask, Brother Xiao, what’s your current strength like…”

Having finally latched onto a big tree, Xie Yuan’s face was full of smiles. Xiao Yufan always felt this guy had some ulterior motive, otherwise why would he be so eager?

“Not much,” Xiao Yufan said modestly, causing Ye Kong and the others’ mouths to twitch violently. Not much? Yet he shone so brightly at the ancient martial arts conference, making it hard for them to keep up.

But before they could speak, Xiao Yufan continued, “Just barely stepped into the Xiantian realm, that’s all…”

Uh!

For a moment, everyone’s expressions turned extremely vivid, especially Ye Kong’s, which stiffened. He had only guessed that Xiao Yufan had entered the Xiantian realm, but hearing it from his mouth still brought a significant shock.

The Xiantian realm was not something a half-baked Half-Step Xiantian could compare to. This step wasn’t easy to cross, and without good talent, this one step could very well be a huge chasm.

The few who still harbored some resentment suddenly felt much more balanced, especially the several peak Houtian realm masters who had no temper left. Strong people were respected wherever they went.

“Freak!”

Xie Yuan’s mouth twitched as he slowly spat out two words. In his eyes, such a terrifying cultivation speed could only be described as freakish. In the entire Fantasy God Temple, only that guy could rival him.

“Just a bit of luck…” Xiao Yufan said with a smile.

“Is this something luck can achieve?”

Ye Kong slowly recovered from the shock, looking at Xiao Yufan with a somewhat strange expression. He couldn’t help but feel a bit of pity for Nuo Tian Gong. If that guy heard this bad news, would he want to bang his head against a wall?

Thinking about the relationship between the two now, Ye Kong felt a cold sweat on his back. Fortunately, he had never acted too arrogantly, otherwise, he wouldn’t be standing here unscathed.

His gaze swept over Xiao Yufan and Cheng Ying, and Ye Kong sighed inwardly. Perhaps only such a prodigy could match such an outstanding person. However, there was still a barrier between them.

The impact of Xiao Yufan’s strength was far greater than imagined. Subtly, he had become the backbone of this small team. As long as they weren’t a mess, he was confident they could secure a place in the fierce competition of the mysterious land.

The legacy left by the last ancient martial arts era, how could it not have a share for Xiao Yufan?

“Uh, one last question…”

Xie Yuan’s smile was somewhat ingratiating. He realized he had indeed bet correctly. He admitted Xiao Yufan was a bit flamboyant, but compared to those who had entered the Xiantian realm and were unbearably arrogant, he was much stronger!

“Speak if you have something to say, spit it out if you have something to vent!”

This guy had helped him a lot, and Xiao Yufan had some goodwill towards him, especially since he was the first to stand up on the deserted island, leaving a deep impression.

“This question isn’t for you. I just wanted to ask, how strong is this beauty…”

Xie Yuan’s gaze went past Xiao Yufan and finally landed on Cheng Ying. He always felt a sense of oppression from this woman’s aura but couldn’t pinpoint why. The only explanation was that Cheng Ying was much stronger than him.

“Xiantian realm, probably a bit weaker than Brother Fan!”

Cheng Ying’s long eyelashes fluttered as her pleasant voice slowly spread, but the softness of her voice made several people’s hearts race. When did so many young Xiantian realm masters appear?

Especially the three who had been beaten by Cheng Ying at the ancient martial arts conference, they were now drenched in cold sweat. So, this terrifying woman had already reached the Xiantian realm, no wonder they had felt so powerless at the time.

The impact of Cheng Ying’s strength was no less than Xiao Yufan’s. Having two Xiantian realm masters in their team, their strength probably wasn’t far off from the top five guardian temples.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t too surprised. Clearly, he had already guessed Cheng Ying’s strength. In front of him, this girl always deliberately hid her dazzling halo.

Such a woman should have been a phoenix soaring in the ninth heaven, yet she chose to stay quietly by his side. At this moment, Xiao Yufan’s heart was wrapped in a warm current.

With a wife like this, what more could one ask for?

No matter what, Xiao Yufan would keep this woman by his side. Not only was it his promise to Ying’er, but also a responsibility a man should bear. He didn’t want his woman to shoulder so much responsibility.

Watching the two gaze deeply into each other’s eyes, Ye Kong couldn’t help but cough dryly. Even if they didn’t like him, they didn’t have to torture him like this. After all, he was a pure-hearted man, and there were a few wolves watching here.

“That bastard Xie Yuan didn’t even ask about my strength. Next time, I’ll make sure he knows just how strong this lady is, hmph!”

Little did he know, his careless action had made Yu Xuan remember him. Possessing a spiritual artifact that only a Heavenly Spirit realm master could refine, how could her strength be weak? But since no one asked, she didn’t bother to mention it.

Feeling the ambiguous atmosphere between the two, she couldn’t help but stomp her foot in a coquettish manner. Did this man really have no feelings for her? She was, after all, a great beauty, with many admirers, yet this was the first time she had such a strong interest in a man…

What these people were thinking, Xiao Yufan couldn’t be bothered to guess. All he needed was a result…

“Have you made up your mind?”

Xiao Yufan tentatively asked, and in Ye Kong’s eyes, his expression could only be described in one way: so damn confident, as if everyone was within his calculations.

“Do we even have a choice? Who knows if this mysterious place is a dragon’s den or a tiger’s lair? Having a master by our side always feels more reliable!”

Ye Kong rolled his eyes. This guy really knew how to take advantage and still act innocent. Everyone present was among the top ten masters of the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, and the combined strength they formed was not to be underestimated.

Shrugging, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled slightly, making it clear: follow me, and I won’t let you down!

Even Ye Kong didn’t object, so others, despite some discomfort in their hearts, wouldn’t show it on their faces. To make these arrogant guardians of the Divine Hall obedient was, without a doubt, a skill in itself.

“Can I be so bold as to ask, Brother Xiao, what’s your current strength…”

Finally clinging to a big tree, Xie Yuan’s face was filled with smiles. Xiao Yufan always felt this guy had some ulterior motive, otherwise why would he be so eager.

“Not much!” Xiao Yufan modestly said, causing Ye Kong and the others’ mouths to twitch violently. Not much? Yet he shone so brightly at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, making it hard for them to live.

Before they could speak, Xiao Yufan continued, “Just barely stepped into the Xiantian realm…”

Uh!

For a moment, everyone’s expressions turned extremely vivid, especially Ye Kong’s, which stiffened. He had only guessed that Xiao Yufan had stepped into the Xiantian realm, but hearing it from his mouth still brought a significant shock.

The Xiantian realm was not something a half-baked Half-Step Xiantian could compare to. This step wasn’t easy to cross; without good talent, this gap could be a huge chasm.

Those who had some resentment instantly felt more balanced, especially the few peak Houtian realm masters, who had no temper left. Strong people are respected wherever they go.

“Freak!”

Xie Yuan’s mouth twitched, slowly spitting out two words. In his eyes, such a terrifying cultivation speed could only be described as freakish. In the entire Fantasy Divine Hall, only that guy could rival him.

“Just a bit of luck…” Xiao Yufan said with a smile.

“Can luck really do that?”

Ye Kong slowly recovered from the shock, looking at Xiao Yufan with a somewhat strange expression. He couldn’t help but feel a bit of pity for Nuo Tiangang. If that guy heard this bad news, would he want to bang his head against a wall?

Thinking about the relationship between the two now, Ye Kong felt a cold sweat on his back. Fortunately, he had never acted too outrageously, otherwise he wouldn’t be standing here unscathed.

Glancing over Xiao Yufan and Cheng Ying, Ye Kong sighed inwardly. Perhaps only such a prodigy could match such an outstanding person. However, there was still a barrier between the two.

The effect of Xiao Yufan’s strength was far more than imagined. Subtly, he had become the backbone of this small team. As long as they weren’t a mess, he was confident they could secure a place in the fierce competition of the mysterious land.

The legacy left by the last Ancient Martial era, how could it not have a share for Xiao Yufan?

“That, one last question…”

Xie Yuan’s face was filled with a flattering smile. He realized he had bet right. He admitted Xiao Yufan was a bit flamboyant, but compared to those who stepped into the Xiantian realm and were unbearably arrogant, he was much stronger!

“Speak if you have something to say, fart if you have nothing!”

This guy had helped him a lot, and Xiao Yufan had some goodwill towards him, especially since he was the first to stand up on the deserted island, leaving a deep impression.

“This question isn’t for you. I just want to ask, how strong is this beauty…”

Xie Yuan’s gaze passed over Xiao Yufan and landed on Cheng Ying. He always felt a sense of oppression from this woman’s aura but couldn’t figure out why. The only explanation was that Cheng Ying was much stronger than him.

“Xiantian realm, probably a bit weaker than Brother Fan!”

Cheng Ying’s long eyelashes fluttered, and her pleasant voice slowly spread, but the soft tone made the hearts of several people present race. When did there become so many young Xiantian realm masters?

Especially the three who had been beaten by Cheng Ying at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, they were now covered in cold sweat. So, this terrifyingly strong woman had already reached the Xiantian realm, no wonder they had been so powerless then.

The impact of Cheng Ying’s strength was no less than Xiao Yufan’s. With two Xiantian realm masters in the team, their strength probably wasn’t far behind the top five guardians of the Divine Hall.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t too surprised. Clearly, he had guessed Cheng Ying’s strength. In front of him, this girl always deliberately hid her dazzling halo.

Such a woman should have been a phoenix soaring in the nine heavens, yet she chose to stay quietly by his side. At this moment, Xiao Yufan’s heart was wrapped in a warm current.

With a wife like this, what more could one ask for!

No matter what, Xiao Yufan would keep this woman by his side. Not only was it his promise to Ying’er, but also a responsibility a man should bear. He didn’t want his woman to shoulder so much responsibility.

Watching the two gaze deeply into each other’s eyes, Ye Kong couldn’t help but cough dryly. Even if they didn’t like him, they didn’t have to torture him like this. After all, he was a pure-hearted man, and there were a few wolves watching here.

“That stinky Xie Yuan didn’t even ask about my strength. I’ll make sure he knows my strength next time, hmph!”

Little did he know, his casual action had made Yu Xuan remember him. With a spiritual artifact that only a Heaven Spirit realm master could refine, how could her strength be weak? But since no one asked, she didn’t bother to mention it.

Feeling the ambiguous atmosphere between the two, she couldn’t help but stomp her foot in a coquettish manner. Did this man really have no feelings for her? She was, after all, a great beauty, with many admirers, yet it was the first time she had such a strong interest in a man…

“Monster!”

Xie Yuan’s lips twitched slightly as he muttered the two words. In his eyes, such terrifying cultivation speed could only be described as monstrous. In the entire Illusory Heaven Divine Temple, only that one person could rival him.

“Just a bit of luck,” Xiao Yufan said with a smile.

“Can you really rely on luck for that?”

Ye Kong slowly recovered from his shock, his expression toward Xiao Yufan turning odd. He couldn’t help but feel pity for Nuotiangong. If that guy ever learned this devastating news, he might want to bang his head against a wall.

Thinking further about their current relationship, Ye Kong felt a chill run down his back. Fortunately, he had never acted too recklessly, or he wouldn’t be standing here unscathed.

His gaze sweeping over Xiao Yufan and Cheng Ying, Ye Kong sighed inwardly. Perhaps only such heavenly prodigies could match such an exceptional girl. Yet, between the two of them, there remained an invisible threshold.

The impact of Xiao Yufan’s strength went far beyond what was imagined. Unconsciously, he had already become the backbone of this small team. As long as they weren’t a bunch of disorganized individuals, he was confident they could secure a place in the fierce competition within this mysterious realm.

How could the inheritance left behind from the previous martial cultivation era not belong to Xiao Yufan?

“Ah, one last question…”

Xie Yuan’s smile looked almost fawning. He realized he had bet correctly. Although Xiao Yufan was a bit arrogant, he was still much better than those innate experts who were so conceited they had lost all sense of reality.

“Speak up if you have something to say, or just fart it out already!”

This guy had indeed helped him out, so Xiao Yufan held a bit of goodwill toward him, especially impressed by how he had stepped forward first on the deserted island.

“This question isn’t for you. I just want to ask about this beautiful lady’s strength…”

Xie Yuan’s gaze bypassed Xiao Yufan and finally settled on Cheng Ying. He always felt a sense of pressure from her aura, yet he couldn’t pinpoint why. The only explanation was that Cheng Ying was far stronger than him.

“In the innate realm, perhaps slightly weaker than Yufan Ge.”

Her long lashes fluttered slightly as Cheng Ying’s melodious voice slowly spread out. But this gentle voice caused the hearts of several people present to race. Since when had young innate experts become so numerous?

Especially the three who had been defeated by Cheng Ying during the martial arts tournament—they were now drenched in cold sweat. So that terrifying woman had already reached the innate realm. No wonder they had felt so powerless back then.

The impact of Cheng Ying’s strength was no less than that of Xiao Yufan. Having two innate experts in one group meant their team’s power might rival even the top five guardian temples of the Divine Temple.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t particularly surprised, as he had already guessed Cheng Ying’s strength. In front of him, this girl always deliberately concealed her brilliance.

Such a woman should have soared like a phoenix above the heavens, yet she willingly stayed by his side. At this moment, warmth enveloped Xiao Yufan’s entire heart.

What more could a man ask for?

No matter what happened, Xiao Yufan would keep this woman by his side—not only because of his promise to her, but also as a responsibility every man should bear. He didn’t want his woman to carry so many burdens on her shoulders.

Seeing the affectionate gaze exchanged between the two, Ye Kong couldn’t help coughing dryly. Even if they disliked him, did they have to torment him like this? After all, he was still a pure-hearted man, and there were still several wolves watching nearby.

“That stinking Xie Yuan didn’t even ask about my strength! I’ll make sure he knows my power someday, hmpf!”

Unbeknownst to him, his unintentional action had earned him a grudge from someone. With a spiritual artifact forged by a Celestial Spirit cultivator, how weak could she possibly be? But since no one asked, she didn’t feel like speaking either.

Feeling the intimate atmosphere between the two, someone else couldn’t help but pout slightly. Was this man completely oblivious to her feelings? After all, she was undeniably a beauty. Many people loved her, yet for the first time in her life, she had taken such a strong interest in a man…