Chapter 128 Turning Danger into Safety

Ye Fan felt like he had experienced a spring dream he didn't want to wake up from.

In the dream, he and You Tan merged their Yin and Yang, becoming one, trying out all the hidden moves they usually kept secret. That feeling truly made Ye Fan linger.

"...What is so soft?"

"Wu..."

A moan that seemed to corrode bone and devour the soul reached him. Only then did Ye Fan suddenly wake up. When he opened his eyes, he saw a pair of beautiful eyes quietly looking at him. Their eyes met, and the atmosphere instantly became extremely ambiguous.

Ye Fan stared blankly at the beauty in his arms, unable to process his thoughts for a moment. After a long pause, he finally understood.

"That wasn't a dream... it's real?"

He looked again. You Tan's charming, pretty face was flushed, and she bit her fragrant lip, revealing a seductive smile, a look that was hard to tell if it was shyness or joy.

"You're awake. How do you feel?" You Tan asked, supporting her fragrant cheek.

After a while, Ye Fan fully understood. It turned out You Tan had saved him using the Yin-Yang Nirvana Method. If not for that, he probably would have died in the Extreme Thunder Valley.

After using the Qiankun Heaven Imprisoning Hand, Ye Fan had exhausted his last bit of spiritual power; he couldn't even maintain the Heaven Concealing Art.

Once he couldn't conceal his aura, he immediately became the target of the Heavenly Thunder's attack. He was saved by the pursuing You Tan at the last critical moment.

Ye Fan had fled with Li Minghe earlier, and You Tan had chased after them without hesitation.

But her speed was far too slow compared to Ye Fan's, and she quickly lost sight of the two.

You Tan could only rush around like a headless fly, stumbling as she searched for Ye Fan.

Fortunately, she arrived in time at the final moment; otherwise, Ye Fan's life would have been forfeit.

The Extreme Thunder Valley was a perilous place for You Tan; even a single Heavenly Thunder could cost her life.

Yet, You Tan didn't hesitate in the slightest and still chose to plunge in.

She relied on the White Lotus Sect's secret arts to constantly evade and maneuver, nearly dying before she even found Ye Fan.

The two finally managed to escape the Extreme Thunder Valley, but You Tan had also exhausted her spiritual power. She could only take the unconscious Ye Fan to the spot to heal.

However, after feeding him several Medicinal Pills in a row, Ye Fan's injuries showed no signs of improvement.

In desperation, she remembered the Yin-Yang Nirvana Method she had used before, which led to everything that had happened over these past few days.

Surviving death like this made Ye Fan feel as if he were dreaming. Even he couldn't believe he had actually killed Li Minghe.

That was a giant of the Demonic Path, an eighth-level Core Formation Realm Cultivator who, after burning his inner elixir, was comparable to a Golden Core Realm Great Cultivator.

Yet Ye Fan had managed to eliminate him through a series of schemes. While luck played a part, it also proved that his strength could not be underestimated.

"Right, how are things on the White Lotus Sect's side? Have the Joyous Union Sect's reinforcements arrived?"

Ye Fan quickly asked, but You Tan's expression was rather grim.

It turned out that both of their communication Magical Artifacts were damaged during the fight. They had completely lost contact with their Sect and had no idea what had happened these past few days.

Hearing this, Ye Fan didn't want to delay any longer and quickly prepared to return to the Joyous Union Sect with You Tan.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to return to the Extreme Thunder Valley to retrieve the scattered five elements array flags.

Without the help of these treasures, Ye Fan would have been dead even if he had ten lives.

Fearing that the Four Demonic Sects were still searching nearby, the two advanced cautiously, flying almost flush with the ground to minimize any chance of exposure, only letting out a sigh of relief once they left the far north.

This area was no longer within the sphere of influence of the Four Demonic Sects. If they dared to operate on a large scale here, the consequences would likely be grim.

The two soared into the air and rushed back to the Joyous Union Sect at top speed. Only when they saw the Wangyou Mountain Range in the distance did Ye Fan finally breathe a sigh of relief.

However, before they could return to the Sect, they encountered a group of Joyous Union Sect Disciples who were out on a mission.

Upon realizing the person approaching was Ye Fan, they were overjoyed and quickly stepped forward to pay their respects.

"It really is Senior Brother Ye Fan! We're so glad you're back! The Sect Head was going crazy with worry!"

After Ye Fan inquired, he learned what had happened, and the tension in his spirit could finally relax.

After Ye Fan lured Li Minghe away, the battlefield became a five-against-four advantage. Although the White Lotus Sect couldn't achieve a swift victory, they were more than capable of defending themselves.

Both sides hoped their reinforcements would arrive first, but ultimately, the Joyous Union Sect's forces proved more effective.

After more than an hour of fierce fighting, Qing Mingzi led the Joyous Union Sect reinforcements to arrive. The Blood Demon Sect Cultivators fled in a panic, and two of them were left behind.

Coupled with Li Minghe, who was lured to his death by Ye Fan, the Blood Demon Sect's losses this time were far more than just a setback.

After repelling the Blood Demon Sect pursuers, Qing Mingzi realized Ye Fan was missing, and a bad premonition immediately arose in his heart. He urgently asked for Ye Fan's whereabouts.

You Suyi's expression was also extremely grim; she could only tell the whole story of what had happened.

"Ye Fan lured Li Minghe away?!"

Upon hearing this, Qing Mingzi felt his vision darken and nearly fainted on the spot.

Su Ningxue, standing nearby, radiated palpable killing intent. If Ye Fan hadn't maintained contact with her, Su Ningxue truly would have believed this was a drama staged by the White Lotus Sect themselves.

Qing Mingzi understood immediately and ordered people to search and rescue Ye Fan. Unexpectedly, he was stopped by You Suyi.

To rescue the White Lotus Sect as quickly as possible, only Qing Mingzi and a few of the deepest-cultivating Core Formation Realm Cultivators had rushed over; the rest of the forces were still en route.

The pursuers from the Four Demonic Sects could arrive at any moment. If the two sides met, another major battle was inevitable, and in that fight, determining the victor would be difficult.

Although You Suyi's words were correct, Qing Mingzi and the others couldn't accept it immediately. After a long pause, they made a decision.

Since Ye Fan's life tablet was still intact, it proved he was temporarily safe. To prioritize the greater picture, Qing Mingzi could only choose to retreat first and conduct the search and rescue later.

Although everyone was unwilling, there was no better option at the moment, so they could only nod in agreement.

Only Su Ningxue seemed not to hear them. She told everyone to go ahead while she returned to search for Ye Fan herself.

Before Qing Mingzi could refuse, Su Ningxue's figure had already vanished into the horizon.

Everyone knew the character of this Junior Sister and could only let her have her way.

After returning to the Sect and settling the White Lotus Sect members, Qing Mingzi immediately gathered people to search for Ye Fan.

During this period, everyone stared at his life tablet, their hearts almost in their throats, as if worried it might shatter at any moment.

The huge commotion within the Joyous Union Sect naturally did not escape Murong Wan and Yun Li. Both women joined the search party without a word.

Who knew that before Ye Fan could be found, a series of even more astonishing pieces of news spread across the Southwest Continent.

The Five Demonic Sects turning against each other, the White Lotus Sect merging into the Joyous Union Sect, the Blood Demon Sect Sect Master Li Minghe perishing in the Extreme Thunder Valley—these pieces of news spread like wildfire, becoming common knowledge across the Southwest Continent.

Others didn't know how Li Minghe died, but the Joyous Union Sect knew Ye Fan had lured him away. A terrifying thought immediately popped into everyone's minds.

"Ye Fan killed Li Minghe?!"