Best Young Master

After Ye Fan participated in the test, he became the center of attention in the Ancient City, overshadowing even the previous top-ranked demon Qi Tianlin.

"I wanted to be low-key..."

Ye Fan’s words drew disdain from Hu Fei and others. Both his tests in the Divine Soul and body shattered records, and he almost cleared the comprehensive strength test. How is this low-key?

How could others possibly measure up?

The next day, Ye Fan slipped out quietly with Hu Fei and others without alarming anyone, and they gathered outside the city in a primitive forest to roast Xuan Beast Meat.

With no outsiders present this time, they spoke freely and enjoyed themselves to the fullest. Bai Yan wolf drank until he was dead drunk and sang a melancholy and heroic ballad!

"In the dream of ten thousand years, the universe changes. The Immortal Path is vast and unseen; Ancient Great Emperors are all lonely. Alas, the world cannot accommodate Immortals!"

Hearing its lament, everyone exchanged glances. Since when did this dead wolf have such high-spirited sentiments?

Recalling its former following of the aged Thunder Venerable master, they understood it had probably plagiarized the Thunder Venerable master’s late-life sentiments.

The Thunder Venerable master, a timeless elite, couldn’t become an Emperor not because of lacking power but because Heaven did not permit it, just as Heaven does not allow Immortals!

Everyone indulged in the lamentation for this Venerable master who scorned the ages and aimed to act on behalf of Heaven, and the scene fell silent for a moment.

Although it was dangerous outside the Ancient City, none of them were weak. As long as Xuan Beasts didn’t swarm, they could protect themselves.

Even if an army of Xuan Beasts attacked the city, they had miniature Transmission Array Platforms to return to the city in the blink of an eye, so there was no need to worry about safety.

After the small gathering, Ye Fan immediately went into seclusion.

Everyone believed that Ye Fan would surely remain in seclusion for several months before coming out once his power was adequate.

However—

To everyone’s surprise, he emerged from seclusion after only three days and went straight to the Life and Death Tower, stirring no one.

But due to the enormous sensation Ye Fan had caused before, many eyes were watching him.

Even though he tried to keep a low profile and didn’t want to attract attention, many people still headed over.

"Huff~"

Standing in front of the Life and Death Tower, Ye Fan took a deep breath. During these three days, he didn’t cultivate; instead, he reflected on and comprehended martial arts.

In terms of strength, it was almost impossible to have any increase before breaking through, but there was still room for improvement in the application of his power.

Ye Fan spent these three days reflecting on his experiences in the Life and Death Tower, leaving no detail overlooked. Although it was just three days, he gained quite a bit. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The calm after a great battle is a precious asset for anyone, and some can achieve breakthroughs because of it.

Ye Fan also felt that he was about to break through, consistently suppressing his realm, striving to make each step solid.

This time, Ye Fan had no hesitation, fighting from the first layer directly to the eighth, where all opponents fell under his Iron Fist.

Soon, Ye Fan arrived at the ultimate ninth layer. Facing nine powerful opponents, he remained fearless, fighting to the death, blood staining his armor.

These nine were extraordinary, and one would surely encounter these opponents of special constitution and formidable means on the Emperor Road. Failing to eliminate them meant no right to ask for the Emperor Road.

"That guy named Ye went to test again, doesn’t know how to live or die!"

"Exactly, does he think he’s the Great Emperor reincarnated or something? Even a reincarnated Great Emperor probably couldn’t do it, right?"

"The time span is too short, just three days. I absolutely don’t believe he can pass!"

"Just watch; three days ago he was blocked on the ninth layer, and today he’ll certainly be transported out again!"

The onlookers outside, like Zhong Re’en, had no idea what was happening inside. Seeing Ye Fan return to test merely after three days, they all thought he couldn’t pass.

"If he passes, I’ll chop off my own head and kick it like a ball!"

A young genius sneered.

In recent times, he had tested twice, both his Divine Soul and body failing. On what basis does Ye Fan qualify to pass the Life and Death Tower test?

Not only did the new generation of genius disciples not believe Ye Fan could break through the ninth layer of the Life and Death Tower, but even some elders from the Immortal Academy shook their heads, thinking he couldn’t do it.

In their view, the time interval was too short. No matter how demonic Ye Fan was, he should cultivate for several months before testing, otherwise it would be futile.

"Just because you can’t doesn’t mean others can’t. Don’t use your own narrow common sense to estimate others. What if he really passes? What would you do then?" someone jabbed back at the young man.

"I’m too lazy to bother with you!"

The young man turned away, not giving a direct answer.

Ye Fan knew nothing of this. At that moment, he was in the small world of the ninth layer, battling nine other geniuses fiercely.

The blood gradually cooled, and War Intent surged!

Ye Fan advanced with invincible courage, his Iron Fist smashing through all barriers. Various Spiritual Artifacts crumbled under his fists, and all Holy Embryos exploded with a punch.

However, he paid an immense price; the Heavenly Tao Seal formed by his Divine Soul was nearly shattered, and his body suffered multiple injuries, a bloody hole in his chest almost allowing his heart to be blasted apart.

One could say this was Ye Fan’s most arduous and unusual battle. Although they were merely imprints, each of those nine people had the strength to single-handedly battle a Saint Heir.

In the end, this battle saw Ye Fan’s victory!

But it was a bitter victory, tantamount to defeating nine Saint Heirs alone. Such an achievement, if spread, would undoubtedly shock everyone.

Because the tests of Divine Soul Bridge, Lake of Reincarnation, and Life and Death Tower were tailored per person, Ye Fan didn’t know what battles others experienced. Just based on his own battle, even the strongest successors of the Di Clan would feel daunted!

Boom!

A tremor shook the earth, as the Life and Death Tower erupted with powerful waves of life and death energy. The aura of life and the aura of death surged simultaneously, and the ninth level finally lit up, signifying that Ye Fan had passed the ninth-level test, and had cleared the entire Life and Death Tower!

"Great Emperor, he actually passed the ninth level of the Life and Death Tower!"

"This... Isn’t this defying the heavens?!"

As Ye Fan broke through the ninth level of the Life and Death Tower, the previously silent crowd outside exploded into chaos, with exclamations continuously emerging.

"Hey, where’s the guy who said he’d twist his head off and use it as a ball? Come out, I want to play ball!"

Someone began looking for the young man who had boasted earlier.

Unfortunately, that young man had slipped away the moment the ninth level of the Life and Death Tower lit up, not lingering any longer!

"Huh! Ran away? No matter, he may run but the temple won’t. I remember what he looks like." That person searched for a long time but couldn’t find the young man, and said angrily.

"Unbelievable!"

Qi Tianlin’s expression was complex; even he couldn’t break through the ninth level of the Life and Death Tower, but Ye Fan did it in just two attempts, with only a three-day interval, greatly surpassing him.

This time, his position as number one was in jeopardy, although people believed that Ye Fan was only in the Holy Embryo Realm, far behind him, yet he had cleared the Life and Death Tower ahead of him.

Whoosh!

Ye Fan walked out of the Life and Death Tower like a god or demon, striding firmly, covered in bloodstains, with eyes as cold as ice. Everyone who met his gaze felt a chilling coldness piercing them.

"His state seems a bit off, his gaze is terrifying!"

"I feel like I’m being stared at by a Taigu Fierce Beast."

People discussed among themselves, but none dared to approach. At this moment, even the Bai Yan wolf was serious, sensing that something was amiss with Ye Fan’s state.

"Ah..."

Ye Fan reached an empty space, tilted his head back, and let out a loud roar, fully releasing his aura, mind completely empty!

"Rumble..."

From the clear blue sky, a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation descended suddenly, nearly covering the entire area!

"Not good, this kid is about to undergo a tribulation again!"

Law Enforcement Elder Lan Yingfei’s face turned almost green; last time, he had witnessed Ye Fan’s terrifying Heavenly Tribulation, which would make even a strong person at the Peak of the Divine Power Realm turn pale, and this tribulation seemed even stronger.

However, the Heavenly Tribulation was blocked by the Ancient City’s Defensive Array, unable to descend, continually gathering power. If this continued, the tribulation was likely to break the city’s defenses.

If it really developed to such an extent, this place might have nothing left.

"Go outside for the tribulation!"

Lan Yingfei unleashed Great Divine Power, with a wave of his sleeve, directly casting Ye Fan out of the Ancient City.

Boom!!

Outside the city’s defenses, Ye Fan immediately faced his Divine Power Tribulation, with lightning as thick as mountains, carrying terrifying power.

Gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation bombarded him in turn, Ye Fan completely opened his mind and body, allowing the tribulation to flow through him. A flash of light from his brow, the Heavenly Tao Seal formed by his Divine Soul emitted golden light, joining him in experiencing the tribulation.

"Isn’t this Heavenly Tribulation too terrifying?"

Seeing the tiny figure of Ye Fan amidst the sea of lightning, everyone was dumbfounded.

What kind of demon is he? How could he attract such a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation, clearly intending to annihilate him, giving him no chance to grow!

Compared to Ye Fan’s Tribulation, the so-called demon-level genius’s tribulations are simply too gentle, completely incomparable.

Ye Fan’s tribulation spanned for dozens of miles, and beneath it, several mountain peaks were leveled by the tribulation, turned into tribulation ash.

The dazzling electric light like a dragon completely enveloped Ye Fan in the sea of lightning, this was the legendary strongest Divine Power Tribulation, which reportedly only a limited few had ever experienced.

Ye Fan was at the center of the thunder sea, the mountains and Xuan Beasts around were merely collateral damage, the powerful tribulation made surrounding Xuan Beasts flee in panic, unwilling to get involved.

After inheriting the Thunder Venerable’s legacy, Ye Fan fully understood how terrifying the Heavenly Tribulation was, but life harbored within death, there was a sliver of hope for survival.

However, this sliver was too faint, many stunningly talented geniuses ultimately died under the Heavenly Tribulation, reduced to tribulation ash.

Thunder Venerable became powerful by being struck by lightning, so his understanding of the power of the Heavenly Tribulation surpassed anyone.

Upon seeing such a tribulation for Ye Fan, some people seemed to understand why Ye Fan, despite not reaching the realm, possessed such formidable strength.

Being struck by lightning all day long, it’s impossible not to be powerful just as long as you don’t die!

Moreover, anyone within the range of the lightning tribulation would be imbued with its power and noticed by the heavens, and a tribulation matching their realm would descend as a test.

For ordinary people, it’s absolutely fatal!

Because many people might never experience a Heavenly Tribulation in their lifetime, it’s the exclusive affair of demon-level geniuses!

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PS: Second update, more to come!

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