In the boundless void, Lin Fan silently watched the Shuihuo Emperor beside him, curious to see where the Emperor intended to take him.
However, what surprised Lin Fan was the Emperor’s extraordinary method of travel.
The void they traversed was unlike anything Lin Fan had experienced before.
It felt like they were soaring through the river of time itself.
In the blink of an eye, the scenery around them completely changed.
“Here…” Lin Fan’s expression shifted slightly as he gazed at the scene before him. They had arrived at the Shuihuo Emperor’s palace in the blink of an eye—this was simply too fast.
Lin Fan knew the palace was separated from his previous location by countless worlds and an unfathomable distance. Yet, in just a moment, they had crossed it all—an overwhelming display of power indeed.
When he saw the palace maids around him, Lin Fan couldn’t help but smile. These were familiar faces.
The maids, upon seeing Lin Fan, showed expressions of reverence. They all knew this man was the Emperor’s exclusive favorite, and none dared to treat him with anything less than utmost respect.
“Follow me,” the Shuihuo Emperor commanded, her tone brooking no argument.
Lin Fan said nothing, having long grown accustomed to this treatment.
He followed the Shuihuo Emperor into a luxurious room, where a large bed stood out prominently.
Glancing at the Shuihuo Emperor, who stood silently nearby, Lin Fan obediently walked to the bed and slowly removed his upper garment before lying down.
“Sigh, it seems I can’t escape this after all. If I can’t run, I might as well enjoy it.”
Lin Fan closed his eyes. “Alright, I’m ready. Come on.”
“What are you doing?” The Shuihuo Emperor’s brows furrowed, her tone turning sharp.
“You don’t want me, right?” Lin Fan opened his eyes, puzzled.
“Hmph, when did I ever say I wanted to favor you?” The Shuihuo Emperor snapped.
“You should have said so earlier—you scared me half to death.” Lin Fan quickly stood up and put his clothes back on. “So what are we doing here then?”
“I brought you here to tell you that the place I’m taking you to is a secret realm accessible only to the strongest beings in existence—the most mysterious place in this entire world. Once we’re there, I advise you to stay out of trouble, or even I won’t be able to protect you,” the Shuihuo Emperor said sternly, though her eyes betrayed a hint of concern.
Did she not know this man well enough by now? Yet, this secret realm was something only the strongest could access.
Initially, she had considered not informing him at all, but after some thought, she changed her mind. Since they had developed this relationship, she couldn’t bring herself to leave him out.
What the Shuihuo Emperor didn’t know, however, was that even if she hadn’t come herself, the Great Sage and the Primordial Demon God would have found ways to notify Lin Fan. Whether they could actually locate him was another matter entirely.
“I never cause trouble. Besides, my strength isn’t weak. Even the strongest beings would have to work hard to kill me,” Lin Fan retorted不服气地.
Translation:
“I never cause trouble. Moreover, my strength is no weakling’s. Even the mightiest beings would find it no easy task to kill me,” Lin Fan retorted defiantly.
He was a proud man—did he really need protection from a woman?
It was downright insulting.
“Then that’s for the best,” the Shuihuo Emperor replied, her long, phoenix-like eyes sparkling with a lively gleam. “Remember, the secret realm is full of dangers. Even the strongest beings must tread carefully. Although your strength is considerable, you still need to be cautious within that realm.”
At that moment, Lin Fan suddenly noticed that the Shuihuo Emperor seemed genuinely concerned about him. Could this be the legendary phenomenon of growing affection over time? Thinking about it, it was quite possible.
After all, they had spent several years together—of course some emotional connection would form.
“Little Shui, could it be that you’ve fallen for me?” Lin Fan whispered teasingly.
But as soon as the words left his mouth, the Shuihuo Emperor’s expression darkened.
“Hey, don’t hit me! Let’s talk this out calmly. Alright, alright, I won’t say anything else. I promise, no more jokes,” Lin Fan quickly raised his hands in surrender. Was it really necessary to get violent over a joke?
Honestly, she had no sense of humor at all—it was quite boring.
However, the secret realm the Shuihuo Emperor mentioned had indeed piqued Lin Fan’s interest.
He was really curious about this place that made even the Shuihuo Emperor so serious.
After all, the Shuihuo Emperor was a supreme being, with terrifying strength. If even she felt it was dangerous, could it be some kind of hell on earth?
At this moment, Lin Fan’s heart was filled with anticipation. He couldn’t wait to find out what treasures might lie within this secret realm.
“In three days, I will come for you,” the Shuihuo Emperor said, before vanishing into the void and leaving.
“So mysterious,” Lin Fan muttered, then instinctively shifted into his god-like perspective to observe everything happening in the Xuanhuang Realm.
The Xuanhuang Realm was developing smoothly, without any major issues.
Wang Xiaoming, the notorious troublemaker known as the “Hunshi魔王” (Hunshi Devil King), had not disappointed Lin Fan. He was thriving in the Xuanhuang Realm, his cultivation having reached the Tenth Heaven of Divine Immortality.
Other young prodigies were also making good progress, driven forward by Wang Xiaoming’s relentless pressure.
Wang Xiaoming would actively challenge these prodigies every half month, pushing them to the point of frustration and forcing them to train constantly—either cultivating or training.
Lin Fan’s two disciples, Zhiqiao and Jiuyou, were also diligently cultivating, their cultivation levels steadily improving. They only needed the right opportunity to become Tenth Heaven Divine Immortals themselves.
What surprised Lin Fan most was the emergence of Mo Qiongqi, who had been in seclusion and had reached the early stage of the Sovereign Realm.
Perhaps Mo Qiongqi was now the strongest being in the Xuanhuang Realm.
Then Lin Fan checked on Xuan Yunxian, the woman he had accepted as his wife. She was also currently in deep meditation.
Perhaps she sensed the many dangers lurking beyond the Xuanhuang Realm. Only by becoming powerful could she truly help Lin Fan.
However, all of this was still insignificant to a supreme being.
Lin Fan now possessed four worlds. The beings within his personal realm were the strongest, followed by the Bat Realm, the Xuanhuang Realm, and finally Earth.
As for Earth, Lin Fan had given up on it long ago. The beings there were simply too weak. Even if given ample time, they might never catch up.
After all, it wasn’t just a matter of time—it was also a matter of foundation and legacy.
Three days later.
The Shuihuo Emperor appeared before Lin Fan once again.
“Follow me, and remember—don’t cause any trouble,” she warned repeatedly.
“I know.”
…
It was unclear how much time had passed, but for Lin Fan, it felt like a long while. For the Shuihuo Emperor, a supreme being who traversed the river of time, the journey had taken an exceptionally long duration. The distance must have been beyond ordinary comprehension.
When Lin Fan finally saw the scene before him, his heart froze.
“What the hell is this place?”
Before Lin Fan stood two massive stone gates, stretching endlessly into the sky, covered in countless mysterious runes. A thick, unknown divine chain locked the gates tightly shut.
An eternal, ancient aura emanated from the gates, making anyone who gazed upon them feel incredibly small and powerless.
What the hell was this?
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