Chapter 848: Your words are getting sweeter and sweeter.

The world gradually returned to calm.

Lin Fan was so frightened that even his testicles ached. He had merely intended to show off a bit in front of the Five Supremes with his divine consciousness, but unexpectedly, it was discovered by the Water-Fire Emperor.

After reaching the Tenth Heaven God King Level—Eternal God Position—Lin Fan increasingly felt that the Water-Fire Emperor was quite formidable.

Although he only possessed a (pseudo) Eternal God Position, his combat power had risen dramatically. Now, even when facing a Supreme, he had the strength to go head-to-head. Unlike before, when he would have had to risk his life just for a slim chance of defeating a Supreme.

Lin Fan gazed into the void, silently encouraging himself. It was clear he needed to work even harder. His greatest enemies now, aside from the Ancient Holy Realm’s divine will, were the Water-Fire Emperor.

That woman was extremely ruthless. If she were ever unleashed, his tragic days would surely return.

But he wasn’t the type to simply wait for death—he must resist. The Water-Fire Emperor wanted to control his body? Not a chance. He would rise up and fight back like an empowered peasant singing a new song.

How dare she call him her personal possession? Wasn’t that an insult?

Once his strength improved even slightly, and once the Water-Fire Emperor emerged, he would pin her beneath him and show her exactly what a real man was like.

Lin Fan made this significant decision and resolved to move forward toward this goal.

“Have you attained the Eternal God Position?” the Female Emperor hurried over, her breathtaking beauty revealing a mix of urgency and eagerness to know.

“No, I haven’t attained the Eternal God Position. Mine shattered,” Lin Fan replied.

In his own view, he was already an incredibly powerful figure, yet to not even have an Eternal God Position was quite embarrassing.

However, even the Water-Fire Emperor hadn’t attained the Eternal God Position, yet she still crushed all opponents. If a woman could achieve such might, then surely he, with his system, could surpass her.

“I thought so.”

Upon hearing this, the Female Emperor nodded. When she had advanced to the Tenth Heaven God King Level, the Eternal God Position had appeared in the sky, but she had been powerless to reach it, only watching helplessly as it drifted further away.

This was the case for all the Great Races of the Ancient Holy Realm.

The Female Emperor believed there must be a grand conspiracy behind this—perhaps the Eternal God Position was controlled by the divine will itself.

If each race had possessed an Eternal God Position expert, the Ancient Race would have been wiped out long ago and wouldn’t have survived until now.

It was precisely because no one had attained the Eternal God Position that the Ancient Race’s Supremes had grown so strong.

“Why are you here?” Lin Fan asked, looking at the Female Emperor.

Back in the Xuanhuang Realm, she had tricked him badly. At that time, he had sworn that once he reached the Upper Realm, he would find her and get revenge.

But now that he saw her again, he hesitated.

If he pushed too hard and she ended up pregnant, he might be stuck taking responsibility.

The Female Emperor noticed the odd look in Lin Fan’s eyes and frowned, sensing something ominous.

“This is Xuan’er’s hometown. When the Ancient Race Kings attacked, I killed them, which attracted the attention of a Supreme,” she explained.

“Oh, I see.”

Lin Fan nodded. Not far away, another figure smiled slightly.

“Xuan’er, why aren’t you greeting me? You used to call me so happily,” Lin Fan said meaningfully, staring at the young girl standing with her head bowed, secretly smirking inwardly.

“Xuan’er, do you know this mighty god?”

“Yes.”

Her friends around her asked in shock.

To them, this god was incredibly powerful—Ancient Race Supremes had been slain, and even the recently arrived Ancient Race Supreme had fled at the sight of him, not daring to act recklessly.

For these youths who had lived under the Ancient Race’s oppression, this was truly impressive.

He was their absolute idol.

Xuan’er slowly approached, lifting her tear-filled face. “Big Brother Lin, are you here to punish me?”

Seeing her expression, Lin Fan was momentarily at a loss for words. She had always been clever and mischievous as a child.

But judging from her current appearance, she had made many new friends.

“What do you think?” Lin Fan smiled, playfully countering.

The Female Emperor stood awkwardly nearby, knowing Lin Fan was referring to the events five years ago.

Five years ago, in the Female Emperor’s eyes, Lin Fan had been nothing more than a lowly ant clinging to life. Yet in just five short years, he had risen to such a level, dazzling everyone.

Such talent, such power, such fortune—it was simply unbeatable.

“Emperor Lin, let’s return to the village first. We can talk more there,” the Female Emperor suggested.

“Big Brother Lin, I’ve missed you so much. I didn’t want to agree back then, but… but…” Xuan’er quietly glanced at her master, clearly implying that none of this was her fault—it was all her master’s doing.

The Female Emperor coughed lightly, surprised that her disciple had betrayed her so openly. It hurt her feelings.

…

The Fox Clan had narrowly escaped death and naturally held Lin Fan in the highest esteem. For any powerful individual, the Fox Clan felt profound reverence.

When Xuan’er had been taken away by the Female Emperor before, the Fox Clan had thought they had finally gained a powerful patron.

Now, seeing that this Human Emperor seemed to have a close relationship with Xuan’er, the Fox Clan was even more encouraged.

With such a powerful figure around, their clan’s safety would be assured.

The Fox Clan’s camp was underground, but it was maintained by a strange formation that made it appear like open sky. Looking up, one could still see blue skies and white clouds.

Inside a room.

“Big Brother Lin, don’t be angry anymore. Xuan’er really missed you,” she sweetly said, having apparently learned how to be cute.

And her words were getting sweeter.

Before she had called him Uncle, now she called him Big Brother.

It seemed he had grown younger over time.

“You little rascal, you’ve gotten worse these past few days. Your words are as sweet as honey. Are these your friends?” Lin Fan chuckled.

Xuan’er smiled sweetly. “Yes, these are my friends I met while adventuring outside.”

“Senior, I’m Zhang Tao, from the Horn Race,” a young man around Xuan’er’s age nervously introduced himself.

“Senior, my name is Tian Yu, from the Wing Race,” a young girl with a pretty face said, her bright eyes sparkling with admiration. In her heart, this god was her ultimate idol.

Then, the rest of Xuan’er’s companions introduced themselves one by one.

Lin Fan could see that while some of them weren’t particularly gifted, they were all devoted to resisting the Ancient Race, unyielding and fearless.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t have followed Xuan’er here.