Chapter 21 Counterattack

Just as Ye Fan had guessed, the two of them had actually discovered him hiding behind the tree long ago.

But to a Core Formation Realm Cultivator, Ye Fan's Qi Refining Realm, First Level cultivation was no different from an ant, and they didn't pay him any mind at all.

However, the two of them never dreamed that the situation would take a sudden turn for the worse, and their desperate strikes had resulted in mutual destruction.

Fairy Xuanji and the black-robed old monster were now like candles guttering in the wind, appearing to have no strength left to resist.

The sudden turn of events left all three momentarily stunned. The black-robed old monster was the first to react.

"Young friend, your timing is perfect! Quickly, help me finish this person off. I guarantee you'll enjoy endless wealth and luxury from now on!" the black-robed old monster couldn't help but shout.

"Young friend, don't believe him! He is a notorious evil devil! If you kill me, you won't survive either!" Fairy Xuanji hurriedly shouted.

"What nonsense about evil devils! It's just an excuse for you so-called Righteous Path types to gang up on dissenters. Young friend, don't listen to her!"

"If you can kill this Devil Head, I promise to bestow upon you a heaven-sent Opportunity. Reaching Core Formation in the future will be no problem at all!" Fairy Xuanji shouted, suppressing her injuries.

"Core Formation?"

If he didn't have a System by his side, Ye Fan might have truly been tempted.

If the chance of breaking through from the Qi Refining Realm to the Foundation Establishment Realm was one percent, then the chance from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation was at most one in a thousand.

For most Cultivators, the Foundation Establishment Realm was the peak they could reach in their lifetime.

To successfully achieve Core Formation, talent, Opportunity, strength, and resources were all indispensable.

Otherwise, a large Sect like the Joyous Union Sect wouldn't have only a mere dozen or so Core Formation Realm Cultivators.

Seeing that Ye Fan seemed somewhat tempted, the black-robed old monster grew anxious.

"Young friend, don't listen to her nonsense. A mere Core Formation? I can guarantee it for you too."

"Moreover, I can teach you a secret technique right now to turn this woman into a cauldron furnace and flesh slave. Wouldn't it be wonderful to keep her by your side and enjoy her slowly?!"

"You!! Shameless!"

Fairy Xuanji, overwhelmed by shame and anger, aggravated her injuries. She couldn't help but vomit a large mouthful of blood. Her pretty face was deathly pale, and she nearly fainted on the spot.

Seeing that the two were about to start raising their offers, Ye Fan hurriedly raised a hand to stop them.

"Two Seniors, please don't get excited. This Junior is merely a passing Loose Cultivator and has no interest in the grudges between Seniors."

"I have matters to attend to and must take my leave. Perhaps we'll meet again in the future."

Having said that, Ye Fan turned to leave, showing no sign of being tempted by the conditions they offered.

He had been thinking for a long time. Despite both of them looking half-dead, they were still Core Formation Realm Cultivators. Who knew if they had some last-ditch life-preserving method up their sleeves?

If he rashly took action, the first to die among the three would probably be himself.

Ye Fan's choice took the two of them by surprise. Both Fairy Xuanji and the black-robed old monster were dumbfounded, momentarily at a loss for words.

But seeing Ye Fan about to leave, the black-robed old monster wouldn't have it.

If this matter were to spread and provoke the Sect behind Fairy Xuanji, he would probably spend the rest of his life in hiding.

A flash of sinister viciousness appeared in the black-robed old monster's eyes. He raised his hand and condensed a streak of black light, shooting it straight at Ye Fan's head!

Although it was just a casual strike from a Core Formation Realm Cultivator, the power contained within was enough to kill a Qi Refining Realm Disciple dozens of times over, let alone a cripple like Ye Fan with only First Level cultivation.

"Be careful!"

Fairy Xuanji's warning cry was already too late. The black light was about to shatter Ye Fan's skull in an instant.

But in the next second, the black-robed old monster's smile vanished. An invisible barrier seemed to protect Ye Fan out of thin air, not only blocking the black light's attack but also rebounding it back.

"What?!"

Caught off guard, the black-robed old monster could only watch helplessly as the black light blasted his own head to pieces.

As the headless corpse fell to the ground, a Core Formation Realm Expert of his generation perished just like that.

"This... this... a protective Magic Treasure?!"

Fairy Xuanji wore an incredulous expression, unable to believe that a Qi Refining Realm Cultivator would possess a protective Magic Treasure, and one that seemed to be of no low grade at that.

Looking again at Ye Fan, his face was extremely pale. He swayed, nearly fainting.

It turned out he had been wary of the two all along and had secretly summoned the golden armor immortal robe.

However, although this Magic Treasure was excellent, the Spiritual Qi it consumed far exceeded Ye Fan's expectations.

To block that single finger strike from the black-robed old monster had nearly drained all of Ye Fan's Spiritual Qi, almost exhausting him to death.

"A centipede dies but never falls down. This is the power of a Core Formation Realm Cultivator."

Before Ye Fan could even catch his breath, Fairy Xuanji's expression suddenly changed.

"Careful! Something's strange!"

Ye Fan turned to look. The black-robed old monster's corpse was gradually swelling. A bad premonition set off alarm bells in Ye Fan's mind.

"It's going to explode?!"

Ye Fan had no time to think. Instinctively, he scooped up Fairy Xuanji and took off running.

Those proud peaks pressed against Ye Fan's chest. TheAmbiguous posture was enough to inspire countless wild imaginings.

Fairy Xuanji was severely injured and couldn't move, forced to let Ye Fan handle her. Her pretty face buried in his chest, she felt like her breathing had stopped.

She couldn't believe she was being "taken liberties with" by a mere Qi Refining Realm Junior. Her pretty face instantly flushed with an alluring shade of crimson.

But before Fairy Xuanji could say anything more, the black-robed old monster's corpse exploded with a thunderous roar. Black ghostly energy surged forth like a tide, instantly transforming the land for nearly a kilometer around into a ghostly domain.

If Ye Fan had been even a moment slower, both of them would have died within it.

The frantic run exhausted the last of Ye Fan's strength. His legs gave way, and he fell unconscious, landing on top of Fairy Xuanji.

"You Junior..."

Looking at Ye Fan, who had fainted on her chest, Fairy Xuanji felt utterly humiliated and furious, yet completely helpless. She could only force herself to calm down and recover her strength as quickly as possible.

Ye Fan wasn't really injured, just severely exhausted.

He slept very soundly, even having a pleasant dream.

In his dream, Ye Fan had an arm around each: one was Murong Wan, the other was Fairy Xuanji.

The three of them were studying the Yin Yang Secret Manual together. The scene was simply too wonderful.

"Hehe..."

"If you're awake, open your eyes."

A sharp reprimand interrupted Ye Fan's beautiful dream, jolting him awake.

Ye Fan instinctively rolled over and leapt to his feet, looking around. He seemed to be in some cave.

Looking up, he saw Fairy Xuanji not far away, meditating to recover. For some reason, her expression seemed a bit odd.

Ye Fan froze for two seconds, then instantly understood what had happened. He hurriedly bowed deeply towards Fairy Xuanji.

"This Junior, Ye Fan, pays his respects to Senior Fairy Xuanji."

Seeing Ye Fan's respectful demeanor, the anger in Fairy Xuanji's heart subsided slightly.

But remembering him collapsing on her chest, her pretty face rapidly heated up again. It took great effort to barely suppress it.

"What a crafty little brat."

"You clearly had a protective Magic Treasure, yet you watched this Venerable One in mortal danger without lifting a finger. Tell me, how should this Venerable One take revenge on you now?"

Fairy Xuanji's tone held some annoyance, seeming to resent his earlier intention to just walk away. All she got in return was Ye Fan's bitter smile.