637: Chapter 635 You're hopeless

Although Zhou Fan deliberately tried to hide it, it was of no use against Chu Xuan.

Furthermore, as his Thought Thread delved deeper, Chu Xuan discovered that he was not merely reading Zhou Fan's thoughts; he was also capturing the many images that flashed through the other's mind in that instant.

Suddenly, Chu Xuan's heart stirred, and he attempted to activate the newly acquired Talent, "Peeping Fate."

[ Your spirituality value - 100 ]

In an instant, an illusory scene emerged in his mind.

Although it was not the complete picture and merely a cursory glance, not a single key node or important detail that left a deep impression on Zhou Fan was missed.

In these short few minutes, Chu Xuan used the known information about Zhou Fan as a foundation to deduce and observe, as if from a god's perspective, the other's past eighteen years.

It turned out that Zhou Fan was an illegitimate son of a small Family tens of thousands of miles away, unloved since childhood and subjected to endless humiliation.

Until one day, a golden lightning bolt from the sky struck him, causing him to be reborn and his Martial Artist cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.

Not only did he shine at the Family competition and wash away his past shame, but he also gained the recognition of a Martial Artist Sect and took a stunningly beautiful powerhouse as his Revered Master.

In just half a year, Zhou Fan stood out in that Martial Artist Sect, becoming the number one person among the new generation, attracting much envy.

Unfortunately, good times did not last. When the demons attacked, the entire Sect was annihilated in an instant, with most becoming blood-food, and only a small number of people, including Zhou Fan, managed to escape.

It was during this escape that Zhou Fan not only experienced life and death with his beautiful Revered Master, developing special feelings, but also discovered that he possessed a special Talent.

That was, whenever he was driven into a desperate situation by demons, heavenly lightning would be summoned to help him.

After the demons were struck dead, Zhou Fan would not only fully recover from his injuries but even see his strength improve. He was overjoyed, believing himself to be the Child of Luck from ancient legends, the protagonist of the era.

For this reason, he repeatedly ventured into dangerous areas, seeking out powerful demons far exceeding his own strength, intentionally driving himself into desperate situations.

During this period, Zhou Fan encountered one fortuitous Opportunity after another and met many female companions.

Unfortunately, the number of heavenly lightning bolts that fell each time was limited and linked to his strength; the stronger he became, the stronger the heavenly lightning would be.

Once, he encountered a demon comparable to the Tianyuan Realm and almost buried himself in the process.

Fortunately, his Luck was deep, and he happened to encounter a powerhouse of the Tianyuan Realm who had come to seek revenge and was battling the demon.

Just as both sides were heavily injured, Zhou Fan stepped in to break the stalemate, helping the Tianyuan Realm powerhouse kill the demon. He not only gained a great Opportunity but also won the favor of that Tianyuan Realm powerhouse.

A Tianyuan Realm Martial Artist was already an overlord in the Cangyun World.

And that Tianyuan Realm powerhouse was none other than the Lord of Mingzhen, who ruled over three commanderies; even among all the commanderies of the Great Cang Dynasty, he ranked near the top.

Zhou Fan naturally followed that Tianyuan Realm powerhouse back to the Mingzhen commandery, where he met the man's youngest daughter. They fell in love and pledged their lives to each other.

Furthermore, the Lord of Mingzhen had nineteen daughters. He had once had a young son, but the boy had mysteriously disappeared shortly after birth and had not returned to this day.

If Zhou Fan could become the son-in-law of the Lord of Mingzhen, he might even have the chance to inherit the throne in the future.

However, on the day of the engagement, a demon outbreak occurred in the commandery capital. Many powerhouses had actually turned into demons, and working from the inside and out, the capital turned into Hell within half a day, with nearly a million people becoming blood-food.

That Tianyuan Realm ruler was drugged and ambushed, suffering heavy injuries. At the brink of death, he forcibly unleashed his power to cover their retreat, allowing some young people with extraordinary potential, including Zhou Fan, to escape.

During the escape, Zhou Fan was separated from his fiancée and forced into a forbidden zone. After emerging, his strength had greatly increased.

Although he had not yet stepped into the Guiyuan Realm, his various techniques allowed him to crush others at his level, and he even possessed the strength to fight a Renyuan Martial Artist at the Early Stage of the Guiyuan Realm.

It was during this period that the Heavenly Dao Alliance was established.

This was established by a coalition of many commanderies, calling upon the heroes of the world to overthrow the four major Sects and the Great Cang Dynasty, forming a force that could rival them.

As for the Lord of Mingzhen, he had not died that day; instead, his strength had greatly advanced, and he was elected as the leader of the Heavenly Dao Alliance.

After joining the Heavenly Dao Alliance, Zhou Fan repeatedly performed meritorious deeds. Because of his extraordinary potential and rapid improvement in strength, he was groomed as one of the candidates for the young leader.

But not long after, the Lord of Mingzhen's long-lost biological son, "Qi Yun," returned. He not only possessed an ancient Legacy but also mastered the Art of Blazing Sun and the Method of True Thunder, with combat power not inferior to Zhou Fan's.

From then on, the two sides began a struggle of open and secret fights.

Compared to Zhou Fan, Qi Yun was better at winning people's hearts, and the people in the Heavenly Dao Alliance were more willing to support Qi Yun.

Just a short while ago, during a confrontation with the Great Cang Dynasty, the Lord of Mingzhen fought a great battle, was severely injured, and had been in seclusion ever since.

Supported and surrounded by many powerhouses, Qi Yun acted on behalf of the leader, constantly pressuring Zhou Fan and using provocation to set a date for a fair duel.

To Zhou Fan's surprise, he was poisoned by his fiancée and defeated in public.

On a day when snow was falling, Zhou Fan was severely injured. Not only had his fiancée betrayed him, but his former female companions had also chosen to follow Qi Yun.

Zhou Fan was filled with resentment and had to leave in bitterness.

Unfortunately, Qi Yun did not let him go and arranged for people to hunt him down all the way.

Until this moment, when he met Chu Xuan.

"Your experiences are truly bizarre..." Chu Xuan's gaze shifted, and he looked at Zhou Fan with a strange expression.

Through the images captured by the [ Thought Thread ] and the deductions of [ Peeping Fate ], Chu Xuan discovered oddities that Zhou Fan himself had failed to notice.

First, the appearance of that Qi Yun was too suspicious.

Second, why did Zhou Fan's fiancée and his female companions suddenly betray him?

Third, why did Qi Yun let Zhou Fan go when he could have killed him directly? Even if he was concerned about his reputation, Chu Xuan clearly noticed during the pursuit that the Martial Artists sent by the other party were holding back and not using their full strength, clearly intending to capture him alive.

"Senior, please save my life..." Zhou Fan gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with longing. "If I can survive, I will definitely repay you heavily in the future!"

"You are already beyond saving."

Chu Xuan lowered his eyes and spoke indifferently.

He indeed had methods to save the other; whether it was the [ Blood Body ] from the skill pages or the [ super life recovery potion ], both could allow Zhou Fan to fully recover from his injuries.

But what was Zhou Fan's status? How could he possibly be qualified for Chu Xuan to make such an effort?

"Senior, I can still be saved..." Zhou Fan pleaded, "I cannot move now. As long as you can help me find a demon and let it devour my flesh, I can still be saved..."

"No, you are already beyond saving."

While speaking, Chu Xuan's expression was indifferent. He simply flicked his finger, and a wisp of Fire of Nirvana shot out, instantly piercing through Zhou Fan's skull.