After the Enlightenment, Lin Fan had already planned his next moves. The Heaven-Sect of Demonic Suppression was one of the Six Great Sects, teeming with powerful disciples. Though slightly inferior to the Kunlun Divine Sect, it was still far beyond Lin Fan’s current strength.
If he could enlighten Mo Qingxuan and then send her back to her sect, attracting powerful experts to emerge so he could slay them, it would all be worth it.
“No, you cannot enlighten me! We have no enmity, no grudge between us. Why would you do this to me?” Mo Qingxuan’s face turned pale; she never imagined she would end up like this. This man before her was simply too ruthless and merciless.
The power of Enlightenment had evolved beyond what it once was. Buddhas danced through the air, chanting scriptures, their golden light illuminating heaven and earth, suppressing all evil and demons.
Although Mo Qingxuan was the daughter of the Heaven-Sect’s Grandmaster, raised amidst abundant cultivation resources and having witnessed countless dangers, she was now utterly broken. The impending threat was beyond anything she could resist; she couldn’t even muster the strength to fight back.
“Allowing you to live is the greatest mercy I can offer. You should feel fortunate, not terrified,” Lin Fan said calmly.
“Enlighten!”
With a single point of his finger, Lin Fan unleashed a beam of golden Buddha light that coiled around Mo Qingxuan like a dragon. The Buddha dragon roared, each roar releasing countless golden scriptures. These sacred words carried immense power of Enlightenment, capable of subjugating the soul, will, and spirit—everything would succumb to this force.
Though Mo Qingxuan’s cultivation was formidable, she was powerless against Lin Fan’s assault. Her heart was shattered, and the force of Enlightenment surged into her body, forcefully transforming her.
“No…” Mo Qingxuan screamed, her delicate face twisted in despair, nearly in tears. “No, I can’t lose myself. I still have so much left to do!”
“Please, I beg you, spare me!” Her voice trembled with desperation, hoping Lin Fan would show mercy. But for Lin Fan, once the Enlightenment had begun, there was no turning back.
With his hands clasped behind his back, Lin Fan waited for the transformation to complete.
Boom!
Suddenly, Lin Fan’s brows furrowed, sensing something unexpected.
The Enlightenment force had entered Mo Qingxuan’s body but was blocked by a mysterious power, unable to penetrate deep into her soul and fully transform her.
A faint glow shimmered around Mo Qingxuan, gradually enveloping her body. The once terrified expression on her face softened, and she fell into a deep slumber. Her aura suddenly became profound and unfathomable.
“Who is there?” Lin Fan frowned. The Enlightenment force had been neutralized—an occurrence so bizarre that he had never encountered before.
“Master…”
A figure floated above Mo Qingxuan. It wasn’t a physical form, more like a spiritual projection.
The fact that a presence like this resided within Mo Qingxuan was shocking. The spiritual projection exuded an immense aura, far surpassing even that of an Ancestor Immortal.
“Who are you?” Lin Fan narrowed his eyes. He hadn’t expected this. His Enlightenment Buddha light had actually drawn this entity out from within Mo Qingxuan.
This was indeed intriguing. He was curious about the identity of this spiritual presence.
What surprised Lin Fan even more was that the figure bore a striking resemblance to Mo Qingxuan—perhaps it was she who looked like this being.
“I am Qingxuan’s mother,” the figure spoke—Ling Jun.
She gazed at Lin Fan with a mixture of surprise and scrutiny, as if trying to see through him.
“What do you want?” Lin Fan wasn’t sure of her intentions, but the fact that she could suppress his Enlightenment force meant she was no ordinary being.
“I beg you, spare my daughter’s life. She has suffered enough,” Ling Jun pleaded.
Lin Fan considered himself neither good nor evil. A faint smile curved his lips. “Sparing your daughter isn’t impossible, but what do you have to offer in return?”
Ling Jun paused, then raised her hand. A glowing point floated forward.
“Will this be enough to secure Qingxuan’s freedom?” Her voice was calm, yet tinged with desperation.
Lin Fan snatched the object—it was a pearl.
“叮, Congratulations! Discovered ‘Eternal Night Demon Disc’.”
“Eternal Night Demon Disc: The core essence of the Heaven-Sect’s treasure, the Wheel of Heavenly Dao.”
Lin Fan looked up, puzzled. “Who exactly are you? You don’t seem human.”
Ling Jun smiled faintly. “You’re perceptive, Master. I am not human—I am a vessel spirit, and only a fragment of my spiritual consciousness remains.”
Lin Fan was momentarily stunned, then chuckled. “Haha, so you’re a vessel spirit’s consciousness. If she is your daughter and also the Grandmaster’s daughter, then you must be the Grandmaster’s wife.”
At this, Ling Jun’s eyes flickered with emotion, but she remained silent. She didn’t wish for this truth to be known. At this moment, all she could do was offer what little she had left.
She was merely a fragment of a soul, soon to dissipate. The effort she had exerted to dispel the Enlightenment light was already beyond her limits. If Lin Fan truly wanted to kill Qingxuan, she was powerless to stop him.
“Fine. I love making deals. This item satisfies me—it’s worth your daughter’s life. However, the Heaven-Sect’s ultimate treasure, the Wheel of Heavenly Dao, is hidden deep within their sect. It won’t be easy to reach.”
The Eternal Night Demon Disc was the core of the Wheel of Heavenly Dao. With control of this core, there was a chance to command the Wheel itself. But it wouldn’t be simple. Lin Fan would have to wait until his cultivation improved before making a move on the Heaven-Sect to seize the Wheel.
Legends spoke of the Wheel of Heavenly Dao as a treasure surpassing even the highest-grade Immortal Artifacts, possessing unfathomable, divine power.
“Thank you, Master,” Ling Jun exhaled in relief and bowed gratefully.
“No need for thanks. But I suggest you speak with your daughter—this matter must remain a secret,” Lin Fan said.
“Rest assured, I will seal her memories regarding this incident. She will not be a burden to you,” Ling Jun assured.
Lin Fan cast one last glance at Mo Qingxuan before departing.
This was the greatest concession they could make.
Though Lin Fan could have killed her without much difficulty, the consequences were unpredictable.
Obtaining such a rare treasure was a pleasant surprise.
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