Chapter 119 Breaking Free from the Demonic Path

Ye Fan thought for a long time, but ultimately gave up on the idea.

He decided to meet You Tan first, to see what she actually wanted.

If she really intended to resort to force, Ye Fan was more than capable of capturing her himself.

"Acting on orders sure gives one confidence," Ye Fan couldn't help but laugh.

The communication Magical Artifact had severe delays, and the content it could convey was also very limited. The two could only agree on a meeting place.

It wasn't too far from the Joyous Union Sect. With a few transfers via Teleportation Arrays, he could arrive in less than an hour.

"Lanxian Town. That's not a bad name."

Ye Fan arrived at the largest inn in this town and, as agreed, headed for the Celestial Room Number One.

Although it was You Tan's invitation, Ye Fan was still cautious.

He used his Divine Sense to thoroughly scan the inside and outside of the inn, confirming that only You Tan was present, before he felt at ease and entered.

In the Celestial Room Number One, You Tan was lazily reclining on the bed. Thinking about being able to see Ye Fan soon, her inner turmoil was far from the calm surface she presented.

As the sound of knocking came, You Tan's heart fluttered uncontrollably. It took great effort for her to barely calm down and regain her usual alluring demeanor.

"Come in. The door isn't locked."

The visitor was undoubtedly Ye Fan. It seemed that after some time apart, You Tan's appearance had become even more enchanting and captivating. Her two long, beautiful legs, accentuated by the black thigh-high stockings, were even more enticing, stirring a rising heat within Ye Fan.

"Long time no see, Little Brother Ye Fan. You're a big celebrity among the Nine Sects now. To think even a Core Formation Realm Cultivator fell into your hands. I heard he was even from the Central Continent..."

"You're quite well-informed. But you didn't call me here for this, did you?"

Without any courtesy, Ye Fan stepped closer, reached out, and pulled You Tan into his embrace.

They were so close they could feel each other's breath. Eye to eye, the atmosphere in the room instantly became extremely ambiguous.

You Tan hadn't expected Ye Fan to change his usual style today, to be so proactive and bold. For a moment, she was at a loss and instinctively wanted to escape his embrace.

"Ye Fan, what's with you today? It's like... it's like..."

Before You Tan could finish, Ye Fan directly kissed her fragrant lips, his large hands roaming boldly up and down, enjoying the perfect feel of her silk-clad legs.

The familiar yet strange sensation made You Tan feel as if an electric current ran through her entire body. The lines she had prepared were instantly tossed to the far corners of her mind as she completely lost herself in it.

"Wait... let's talk business first..." You Tan said, her expression dazed.

"Business? You are the business right now."

"But... mmm..."

As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and this holds even truer for Cultivators.

Last time, Ye Fan had to be mindful of You Tan's injuries and couldn't fully let loose.

But this time, there was no need for such considerations. He gave her a thorough experience of what it meant to be transported between ecstasy and oblivion.

After who knows how long, the unusual sounds in the room gradually faded. Looking at You Tan, utterly dazed on the bed, Ye Fan couldn't suppress the curve of his lips.

When You Tan came back to her senses, everything that had just happened felt like a dream.

The Ye Fan of the past was good, but she always felt something was missing. Today was completely different; that unreasonable domineering nature actually made her heart flutter wildly.

If Ye Fan knew what she was thinking, he would definitely associate it with a peculiar notion.

"Is You Tan perhaps an M?"

You Tan was still lost in thought when Ye Fan's words interrupted her.

"What are you thinking about?"

"N-nothing... I just feel you're a bit different today."

"Really? How so?"

"I don't know. I can't quite say. It seems like you've matured a bit more."

Propping her fragrant cheek on her hand, You Tan gazed at Ye Fan with infatuation, lost in who knows what thoughts again.

"Have you made up your mind, planning to return to the Joyous Union Sect with me?" Ye Fan asked first.

You Tan was slightly taken aback, then shook her head, but her answer surprised Ye Fan.

"Not exactly, but close."

"What do you mean?" Ye Fan asked curiously.

"What if I said the White Lotus Sect intends to break away from the Demonic Path and merge the entire Sect into your Joyous Union Sect? What would you think?"

"Break away from the Demonic Path... merge the entire Sect into the Joyous Union Sect?"

Ye Fan recognized every single one of these words, but put together into a sentence, they felt utterly alien, making him doubt for a moment if there was something wrong with his brain.

"It's a long story. You can decide after hearing it out," You Tan said thoughtfully.

With things put this way, Ye Fan naturally had no reason to refuse.

After all, this matter concerned Sect interests. If the White Lotus Sect truly intended to break away from the Demonic Path and merge into the Joyous Union Sect, it might not be a bad thing.

Thinking about it, Ye Fan was one of the causes of this situation. Without him, the White Lotus Sect might not have come to this point.

"Do you remember those Jade Slips I seized at the Heavenly Demon Palace?" You Tan sighed and said.

"Of course I remember. Don't tell me you shared them with the Blood Demon Sect and the others?" Ye Fan asked subconsciously.

You Tan shot him an annoyed glare, stating bluntly that she certainly wouldn't do something so foolish.

The Nine Great Sects were not monolithic blocs, and the Five Demonic Sects were merely brothers on the surface.

Given the chance, they would turn on each other. The survival of the fittest was an eternal truth.

The Jade Slips excavated from the Heavenly Demon Palace were of immense value, even containing multiple Earth-rank Divine Ability Cultivation Techniques, greatly beneficial for enhancing the White Lotus Sect's overall strength.

This matter was originally the White Lotus Sect's highest secret, known only to You Tan, her Revered Master the White Lotus Sect Leader, and a few Core Formation Realm Elders.

But Cultivation Techniques and divine abilities couldn't possibly be cultivated by only them; otherwise, it would be meaningless.

You Suyi selected a group of Personal Disciples with the best Aptitude and taught them different divine abilities and techniques. She even had them swear Heavenly Dao Oaths never to divulge the matter.

But she never expected that among these Personal Disciples, there were actually spies from the Four Demonic Sects. Those guys, sensing something was amiss, directly used soul-searching techniques to uncover everything. Once the news broke out, the Demonic Path was thrown into chaos.

What followed was simple. The four Sects—Yin Yang Gate, Corpse Refining Hall, Blood Demon Sect, and Yellow Springs Cult—collectively came to exert pressure, demanding the White Lotus Sect hand over these Divine Ability techniques.

If not for the fear of the White Lotus Sect being driven to desperation and the Nine Great Sects taking advantage of the situation, those guys would have long since joined forces to raze the White Lotus Sect to the ground.

The White Lotus Sect faced its greatest crisis since its founding. As the Sect leader, You Suyi was utterly vexed. In the end, it was You Tan who came up with this bold plan.

"We might as well break away from the Demonic Path."

Currently, it was a time of tense confrontation between the Righteous and Demonic Factions. If the White Lotus Sect chose to break away from the Demonic Path now, the righteous Nine Sects would surely gladly accept them.

If someone dared suggest such a thing under normal circumstances, even You Tan would have already lost her head. But this time, You Suyi actually considered it seriously.

"No. Even if the righteous Nine Sects are willing to accept us now, when the Demonic Path's influence wanes, there's no guarantee they won't settle scores later," You Suyi shook her head and said.

"In that case... why not go all the way and directly merge into one of the Sects!"

You Tan's words left You Suyi stunned for a long time.