Chapter 93 Top Secret Mission

Ye Fan was overjoyed as he looked at the Heaven Concealing Art, and he couldn't resist giving Su Ningxue a forceful kiss.

The sudden assault caused her to turn red instantly, and she hurriedly struggled to escape.

"You're being presumptuous..."

"It's not like I haven't done even more presumptuous things before."

Ye Fan's teasing caused Su Ningxue's defenses to crumble repeatedly; she stomped her foot and fled back into the secret chamber, not daring to show her face again.

"The black silk stockings from last time are ruined, so I've prepared two more pairs for you. These high heels are also very good; they're all suitable for daily wear."

Ye Fan left the items and departed, leaving only a shamed Su Ningxue who didn't dare to appear. It was a long time before she finally took the items away.

As expected, when Ye Fan returned to his Immortal Cave, Murong Wan had already completed her secluded cultivation.

After not seeing her for a while, the cold and aloof aura about her had grown a bit stronger; she only revealed her hidden side when facing Ye Fan.

"Where have you been?"

Murong Wan's voice was incredibly gentle, a complete contrast to the cold beauty she was before.

Ye Fan couldn't help but marvel at his good fortune, but before he could say anything, Murong Wan let out a soft exclamation of surprise.

"Your cultivation has broken through... Foundation Establishment Realm... Fifth Level... no, Sixth Level?!"

Murong Wan's expression was one of total shock, making Ye Fan mentally curse himself for forgetting about this. It was too late to hide it now.

"I accidentally had an Epiphany."

"Accidentally? An Epiphany?"

Murong Wan was clearly speechless, and it took her a long while to recover her composure.

She had thought she could slightly catch up to Ye Fan's pace, but she hadn't expected the gap to widen once again.

Murong Wan's disappointment was visible to the naked eye. Ye Fan gently pulled her into his arms to comfort her, telling her that he had to go on a Sect mission tomorrow and should be back before long.

"Look into my eyes and say that."

Ye Fan had intended to gloss over it, but Murong Wan keenly sensed something, seeing through his deception at a glance.

As their eyes met, Ye Fan quickly admitted defeat and was forced to tell her the truth.

"Heavenly Demon Palace? The Righteous-Demonic War?"

Murong Wan's willow-leaf brows furrowed as she immediately realized the danger of this mission. Without another word, she insisted on going along.

Ye Fan naturally wouldn't agree, but he was silenced by her next sentence.

"In life, we share the same bed; in death, we share the same grave... those were your words."

"If you die, do you think I would live on alone?"

Seeing Murong Wan's serious expression, Ye Fan felt an indescribable sense of guilt.

He almost told her everything, but in the end, Murong Wan stopped him.

"If you haven't thought it through, don't say it."

Ye Fan pulled Murong Wan into his arms, quietly enjoying their warm moment together.

"Fine. In life, we share the same bed; in death, we share the same grave. We'll go on tonight's mission together."

The various Peak Lords and Elders immediately notified the Disciples on the list, and everyone soon gathered at the rear mountain.

Before departure, no one knew the contents of the mission; they could only refer to it as 'top-secret' in their exchanges.

Sect Head Qing Mingzi personally led the team, which included eight Core Formation Realm Elders, Su Ningxue among them. Behind them were a hundred Foundation Establishment Realm Disciples led by Ye Fan.

Seeing such a grand lineup, many Disciples sucked in a breath of cold air, faintly sensing that tonight's top-secret mission was far from simple.

Qing Mingzi was also startled to see Murong Wan. He subconsciously glanced at Ye Fan, and seeing his helpless shrug, he roughly understood what had happened.

"To be young is wonderful," Qing Mingzi sighed inwardly.

Once everyone had gathered, Qing Mingzi summoned a Magic Treasure Flying Boat.

Unlike the 'luxury cruise ship' from last time, this flying vessel was significantly smaller, making it easier to conceal their presence.

Flying above the clouds at night, it was almost impossible to spot. Combined with an aura-concealing Formation, it was practically a 'stealth aircraft'.

Only after the Flying Boat soared into the sky did Qing Mingzi announce the mission.

Although he omitted the parts regarding the Heavenly Demon Palace, the mention of the Righteous-Demonic War made many Disciples' breathing turn rapid; they were clearly very nervous.

Yet, even more people felt a faint excitement in their hearts. After all, while the mission was dangerous, the rewards were equally substantial.

The resources the Sect distributed monthly were plenty, but relying on them alone to reach the Core Formation Realm would take at least a hundred years.

The simplest way to obtain more resources was to take on more missions, especially dangerous ones!

The path of cultivation is inherently a Heaven-Defying act. Anyone who could reach the Foundation Establishment Realm possessed a mindset far beyond ordinary people. Everyone quickly adjusted their mental state, looking eager to test themselves.

Seeing the Disciples' high morale, Qing Mingzi's final worries vanished. He increased the speed of the flying vessel, heading straight toward the southeast.

Ye Fan gazed into the distance; the dark night sky was eerily quiet, and no one knew what he was calculating in his mind.

Soon, the Spirit Beast Bag at Ye Fan's waist twitched. It seemed Xiao Hei was getting a bit restless from the loneliness.

"I told you not to follow, now you know how uncomfortable it is, right?" Ye Fan said helplessly.

A Spirit Beast Bag was different from a Storage Pouch; it could hold Yao Beasts that had undergone a blood-bond recognition, making it quite convenient to use.

Ye Fan hadn't wanted to bring Xiao Hei along. After all, it hadn't reached the Second Rank yet, and staying in a place as fraught with danger as the Heavenly Demon Palace was too risky.

But Xiao Hei had looked at him with teary eyes, making it clear it was coming no matter what, so Ye Fan had brought it along.

"The destination is still far. Let Xiao Hei out to get some fresh air."

Murong Wan also spoke up for it; she seemed to like Xiao Hei very much as well.

It seemed women found it hard to resist the charm of pets; even Su Ningxue was frequently glancing over.

Xiao Hei's appearance drew even more attention, and whispers began to rise among the crowd.

As a man of the hour in the Joyous Union Sect recently, although the Sect's upper echelons thought highly of Ye Fan, his image among the Disciples was a mixed bag.

The reason was simple: Ye Fan's rise had been far too rapid.

Just a few months ago, he was merely an obscure Utility Disciple, but now he had become a candidate for Dao Seed. This exaggerated speed of promotion caused many Foundation Establishment Realm Disciples to feel quite dissatisfied.

If they knew that the word 'candidate' had now been removed, their jealousy would have fermented even further.

The Personal Disciples of the various peaks didn't dare to say it openly, but in their hearts, they felt Ye Fan's status as a Dao Seed candidate was illegitimate. They had long wanted to find an opportunity to 'exchange pointers' with him.

Today, Ye Fan being appointed as the Disciple leader completely ignited the resentment in their hearts.

"I've long heard that Junior Brother Ye Fan is exceptionally skilled. I wonder if you could give this Senior Brother some guidance?"

Ye Fan looked back. The speaker was a man about thirty years old with a cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Realm, Sixth Level. Such Aptitude was top-tier even among Personal Disciples.

Had his age not exceeded the limit, he would have certainly held a place in this year's Heavenly Pride Assembly.

"So it's Senior Brother Qin. I didn't expect you to be in such high spirits," Ye Fan said with a smile.

Qin Shuang was a Disciple of Tongtian Peak, which meant he was a Personal Disciple of Sect Head Qing Mingzi.

In the past, Qin Shuang wouldn't have dared to even dream of the Dao Seed position, but Ye Fan's sudden rise made him very unhappy, and he began to have different thoughts.

"If Ye Fan can do it, why can't I?!"