Chapter 440: Emperor Yuan Tian

“Final lash…” Lin Fan’s chest heaved violently. “Gengu” had been the most difficult opponent he had encountered so far in his training.

Yet, even if difficult, he still had to submit completely to his master’s loving encouragement.

“Reversing the Heavens,” “Black Tiger ripping heart,” “True Ultimate Destruction Kick,” and “Training” were the four sinister techniques Lin Fan currently possessed, each one infinitely powerful.

If he had to choose which was the most twisted, it would definitely be “Training.”

“Crack…”

A whip tore through the air, shaking the entire void. The end of the whip burst with light, as if splitting the heavens and earth, before landing on “Gengu.”

Gengu’s body trembled violently, emitting a deafening moan that echoed through the heavens and earth.

“It seems like it’s done,” Lin Fan thought, watching Gengu’s current state, finally exhaling in relief.

All of this was thanks to Gengu himself. If he hadn’t been so intent on self-destruction, Lin Fan would never have had a chance to turn the tables.

Even if Lin Fan had endured and trained his physical body to a certain level under Gengu’s power, at best it would have been a stalemate where neither could kill the other.

But now, it was different. The farmer had turned the tables joyfully and freely.

At the same time, Lin Fan realized a profound truth from this battle: one must never seek self-destruction.

Gengu was the so-called Emperor of Self-Destruction.

As the final whip landed, Lin Fan also exhaled in relief. It was finally over.

“Don’t stop, continue…” Suddenly, Gengu’s voice came through, filled with a sense of pleading, as if reluctant to leave this training.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan was stunned, then sighed helplessly, “Fine then. You’re a worthy opponent, capable of truly facing your inner self and unleashing your true being.”

“Crack…”

To satisfy Gengu’s request, Lin Fan, despite his exhaustion, raised his whip again and lashed out at Gengu.

Across the heavens and earth, Gengu’s voice was so heart-wrenching. The once peerless ferocity of “Gengu” no longer existed.

What remained now was a “Gengu” who could truly discover and rediscover himself.

Watching Gengu so immersed in enjoyment, Lin Fan couldn’t help but feel curious.

Could this “training” really be so blissful? Watching this made him almost want to experience some training himself.

Unfortunately, one couldn’t train oneself, which was indeed a pity.

Time passed, second by second.

“Alright, training is over. I’m completely exhausted,” Lin Fan said, plopping down on the ground, putting the whip back into his backpack, and panting heavily.

“Ding! Congratulations on defeating Gengu, whose power is now less than one percent of its former self.”

“Ding! Congratulations on gaining 5 billion experience points.”

“Ding! Congratulations on leveling up.”

“Ding! Reached the peak of Heaven’s Might.”

Upon hearing the news of his level-up, Lin Fan felt delighted. He also pondered Gengu’s current strength—already so formidable at less than one percent, how terrifying would he be if fully restored?

He wondered how the Supreme and War God had managed to dismember “Gengu.”

Gengu now cast a resentful glance at Lin Fan, clearly unsatisfied, but seeing the two large orbs hanging from his chest, he sighed helplessly. When would they finally stop swelling?

“Come over here, it’s over,” Lin Fan weakly called out to the distance.

The group currently resisting the beast tide heard this and were momentarily stunned, unsure of what was happening.

Gengu was still alive—how could everything be okay? But at this moment, they noticed Gengu lying there motionless, no longer exuding his previous ferocity. Only then did they relax and rush toward Lin Fan.

“Wow…” Ji Zai, already recovered, was the first to reach Lin Fan’s side, joyfully jumping onto his shoulder and nuzzling him before looking toward the distant “Gengu,” shaking his chicken head dismissively with a disdainful snort.

“Dared to attack this chicken, and now you’re still not tamed by our big brother?”

“Xiao Fan, what exactly happened?” Master Yan approached, asking in confusion.

“Nothing much. Gengu grew up without parents and has just now been moved by my love, deeply realizing his mistake,” Lin Fan replied.

“Eh?” Master Yan was taken aback.

“Gengu, do you realize your mistake?” Seeing Master Yan’s disbelief, Lin Fan shouted toward Gengu.

“I realize my mistake,” Gengu lay there, savoring the lingering sensations.

“Master, see? He said he’s been moved. Surely you can believe my words now,” Lin Fan said solemnly.

Master Yan looked at Gengu, now with two large orbs hanging from his chest, then at Lin Fan, finally sighing.

Who in their right mind would believe that? But since everything was fine now, it was best not to ask further.

“Brother Lin, you’re just amazing. I, Yao Wuxie, have never respected anyone in my life, but I respect you,” Yao Wuxie said, circling around Lin Fan and praising him.

Lin Fan smiled faintly, “Looks like I’ve gained quite a bit during this time. You already know about your family’s situation, right? Don’t blame me—it was all for your own good.”

“Brother Lin, you shouldn’t say that. I already know everything. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be here. I might still be hiding somewhere, idling away my days, rocking my arms without a care,” Yao Wuxie had already returned home and understood everything. As for the position of head of the Yao family, he had no interest—it was better to live freely and comfortably. Now, his older brothers treated him very kindly.

After wandering outside for a while longer, he would return to his old ways—idling away his days and enjoying his leisurely life.

“Xiao Fan, now that everything is over, shouldn’t we return?” Master Yan said.

Lin Fan shook his head, “No, it’s not over yet. There’s still one last person.”

Upon hearing Lin Fan’s words, everyone was shocked, unable to believe it. Gengu had already been subdued—who else could there be?

“Tao, come out. You’ve watched for so long—it’s quite impolite,” Lin Fan shouted toward the void.

“Tao?” Everyone was stunned. Then Master Yan and others’ expressions changed, sensing something ominous.

“He’s not the Tao,” He Yuhan stepped forward, her face serious. “Yuan Tian Di, come out.”

“Boom…”

In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled. Lightning flashed across the endless void, and a willpower suddenly descended from the void.

“Hahaha… Marvelous! Truly marvelous!” A voice echoed from the void, reverberating throughout the heavens and earth.

“Yuan Tian Di, you despicable scoundrel,” He Yuhan said coldly.

Long ago, to help them seal Gengu, they had allowed Yuan Tian Di into the core of the Tao, enabling him to wield boundless heavenly and earthly powers to restrict Gengu’s cultivation. Yet, unexpectedly, after Gengu was split, Yuan Tian Di took the opportunity to devour him—an unforgivable act.

“Hahaha… Back then, that Supreme guy discovered it early enough to ruin my plans. Otherwise, where would you have the audacity to speak now? Don’t hide anymore—Supreme, War God, Martial God, Cycle Emperor, come out. You’ve preserved your divine consciousness and survived shamefully for tens of thousands of years. It’s time for it to end,” a shadow gradually emerged from the void, slowly solidifying into a figure.

As Lin Fan listened to these words, confusion filled his heart, and soon, a shocking scene unfolded before his eyes…