The green grass swayed by the riverbank, where a striking figure stood motionless.
Lin Fan’s words had struck a heavy blow. To say that she was already old and that her future path would remain like this—it was hard for the Female Emperor to accept.
Cough cough!
Lin Fan lightly coughed, approaching from afar. “Female Emperor, that was a misunderstanding. Actually…”
“Lin Emperor, there’s no need to explain. I understand perfectly. If there’s nothing else, I’d like to be alone for a while,” the Female Emperor replied coldly. But anyone with a shred of intelligence could tell—she was furious and deeply upset.
Indeed, though the Female Emperor possessed immense power, she was still a woman at heart, naturally desiring praise and admiration. Lin Fan’s blunt criticism was the last thing she expected.
How could she possibly bear such humiliation? And in front of her disciple, no less—where could she even hide her face?
Lin Fan looked at her distant figure and helplessly shook his head. He had just been a little sensitive about the past, thinking that since he wasn’t going to sleep with her anymore, at least he could have a verbal advantage. But he hadn’t expected that this Female Emperor, despite her cultivation, still had a heart as fragile as glass.
“Instead of being alone in silence, how about being silently together?” Without waiting for her agreement, Lin Fan stood beside her and took a deep breath. “Wow, the air is so fresh! Once the Ancient Clans are overthrown, peace will return to this world. All races will soar freely without fear.”
The Female Emperor looked at Lin Fan. “You really have no shame at all.”
“How am I shameless? You’re being too harsh with your words, Female Emperor,” Lin Fan retorted.
“Harsh?” Her words ignited the Female Emperor’s fury.
“Back in the Xuanhuang Realm, your divine consciousness was indeed ruthless—destroying my sect. Don’t you agree?” Lin Fan said, suddenly recalling something. “Oh, right, I’ve always wanted to ask—why did you steal the Divine Blood back then?”
“It’s been too long. I’ve forgotten. If you find the scenery here so pleasant, then enjoy it by yourself.” The Female Emperor didn’t wish to say more and turned to leave.
She had never imagined that the insignificant, desperate figure she once saw in the past had now grown to such a level—so much so that even she was no match for him anymore.
“Well then, let bygones be bygones. It’s just a pity that those good old days are gone.” Lin Fan sighed.
In the blink of an eye, years passed. Everything had changed.
“Your innate talent can no longer be improved by pills. You’ve already consumed every pill capable of enhancing talent. Unless you encounter an extraordinary opportunity, your potential is basically fixed,” Lin Fan remarked.
“I know,” the Female Emperor nodded. Just as Lin Fan had said, her talent had reached its limit. Unless she encountered a rare, heaven-sent chance, further improvement was nearly impossible.
“Alright then, let me help you enhance your talent a little. Who knows when the Waning Realms will open. It’s better to strengthen your power while we can.” Lin Fan raised his hand, hovering it above the Female Emperor’s head.
“What are you doing?” The Female Emperor recoiled, surprised.
“Enhancing your talent,” Lin Fan replied, puzzled. “To improve talent, I must touch your head. Is there any problem with that?”
The Female Emperor gazed at Lin Fan, her cold, beautiful face showing hesitation.
She was the Female Emperor, a figure revered by countless beings. Yet now, someone dared to touch her head…
But she also longed to improve her talent. Finally, she nodded in agreement.
Lin Fan smiled faintly and placed his hand on the Female Emperor’s head.
The feeling was quite pleasant—like teaching a child.
Patting gently.
So obedient!
“Has it started yet?” The Female Emperor felt uneasy, as having someone touch her head was something that hadn’t happened in a very long time—back when she was just a young girl craving her parents’ affection.
“It’s starting now. Don’t speak,” Lin Fan said calmly, though inwardly he was enjoying himself immensely.
The two stood there, Lin Fan gently patting the Female Emperor’s head like a loving parent.
The Female Emperor lowered her head, a faint blush creeping into her pale face.
She spread her divine consciousness to confirm no one was watching, then sighed in relief. If someone saw this, where would her dignity go?
“Is it done yet?” The Female Emperor felt an indescribable sensation.
“Almost, almost.”
Lin Fan smiled, sensing it was about time. Then he activated his unique method.
Buzz!
The Female Emperor still had untapped potential. In that instant, her expression changed. She sensed a transformation within her body. In her inner world, a tightly sealed gate seemed to be forcibly pushed by a vast force.
Boom!
The gate radiated light, and a mysterious power surged from it.
It opened—actually opened.
The Female Emperor was astonished. This was her final gate, one she had struggled with for so long, trying every method without success. Yet now, it had finally budged—how thrilling!
Boom!
As the Female Emperor’s excitement peaked, the gate fully burst open.
The long-accumulated mysterious energy surged forth, flowing through her entire being. Beams of radiant light shone from her head into the sky.
“My talent has truly improved!” The Female Emperor cried out in joy, her peerless beauty glowing with radiant splendor.
“Nothing too difficult.”
Lin Fan withdrew his hand, placing it behind his back, speaking casually.
The Female Emperor sensed the changes within herself, then gazed at Lin Fan. “Thank you.”
“Hehe,” Lin Fan chuckled. “Just a small matter.”
For Lin Fan, it truly was trivial. But for the Female Emperor, it was a monumental breakthrough.
As Lin Fan was about to speak again, his expression suddenly turned serious.
“What’s wrong?” The Female Emperor noticed his strange look and grew anxious, fearing something serious had happened.
At that moment, the ancient Holy Altar drifting in her inner world began to tremble violently.
Someone was making a sacrifice.
Echoing within the Holy Altar were solemn chants:
“Sacrifice myself, protect Yun Sect.”
The sacrificial force was powerful—an expert sacrificing himself. For someone of such strength to be forced into this situation, the enemy must be extraordinary.
Lin Fan peered into the altar, seeing through it to a distant place—where the Yun Sect’s Sect Leader was burning away his entire being, offering everything he had to secure the future of Yun Sect.
“I have something urgent to attend to.”
Without further explanation, Lin Fan left the Female Emperor and rushed toward Yun Sect.
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