Chapter 1061: Chapter 942: Meeting Face to Face!

The African Continent and the American Continent are separated by the vast Atlantic Ocean. Ye Fan and the others activated their flying artifacts, swiftly traversing the skies above the Atlantic like a streak of flowing light.

The Havis Desert is in the northern part of the American Continent. After entering the continent, they still had some distance to fly before reaching it.

Ye Fan feared more mystical beasts or cultivators from the Xuan Realm might come to Earth through the passage, so he maintained a very high speed. Meanwhile, Yan and Chu Xuanji also wanted to witness how the world passage would be sealed, so no one said anything and they flew straight towards the Havis Desert.

Although the Havis Desert is not large in size, its natural environment is very similar to the Sahara, with the same endless stretches of yellow sand.

In terms of latitude, there isn’t much difference between the two, so here too, the sand gets scorching hot under the sun during the day, with surface temperatures high enough to roast sweet potatoes.

But this temperature is nothing to Ye Fan and the other cultivators. They skimmed over the desert and landed straight in front of the Golden Light Gate.

The Golden Light Gate remained unchanged, mysteriously standing in the desert.

No one knew exactly how this Golden Light Gate appeared.

“So this is the passage to the Xuan Realm? It looks quite beautiful. I wonder if the road inside is easy to walk!”

No one would make such an astounding comment at this moment other than Lv Zhan, whose imaginative thinking often soared like a heavenly horse.

“Why don’t you go in and try? Check out the environment inside and report back to us?”

Ye Hei teased him with a smile. Lv Zhan rolled his eyes and said, “Do you think I’m stupid? What if I can’t come back out? Why don’t you go and try?”

Though they were guarding the entrance to the world passage, everyone felt very relaxed. With two top-notch experts like Yan and Chu Xuanji present, they had no fear even if mutant beasts rushed out from the Light Gate.

Of course, they hoped not to encounter a few True Essence Realm mutant beasts; otherwise, they would have to flee for their lives.

“Xiao Fan, how do we seal the passage?”

After observing the world passage for a moment, Yan asked Ye Fan.

“Elder Xuan has to take action for this. My strength is limited and I probably can’t seal it.”

Ye Fan replied honestly. Everyone present was a trusted comrade whom he could rely on, so there was nothing to hide.

Here, Ye Fan hesitated for a moment, then said to everyone, “After sealing the world passage, I need to visit the Xuan Realm. This is the condition Elder Xuan has set, so I must go to the Xuan Realm once.”

Astonishing words, shattering the peace!

Though Ye Fan’s voice wasn’t loud, it shocked everyone, and they looked at him incredulously.

Going to the Xuan Realm? Isn’t this courting death?

Not to mention how powerful the mystical beasts from the Xuan Realm are, the cultivators must be even stronger. Ye Fan’s talent and cultivation may be considered demon-level here on Earth, but what would happen in the Xuan Realm? Only the heavens know.

“You can’t go, I disagree!”

Yan directly rejected Ye Fan’s plan, saying, “Even if we leave the passage unsealed, you still can’t risk going to the Xuan Realm. We know nothing about the Xuan Realm. What if there’s danger when you really go?”

“Xiao Fan, listen to Master Yan. We know nothing about the Xuan Realm. No one knows what the Xuan Realm is like. If you go, we can’t help you should there be danger. It’s better to stay on Earth.”

Lv Yuan also advised. The unknown is always terrifying; humanity knows nothing about the Xuan Realm. Going there would mean entrusting one’s fate entirely to uncertain luck.

Not being able to control it signifies danger. They certainly did not want Ye Fan to take this risk.

“Kid, if you’re going, your aunt will accompany you, so there will be someone to watch out for you.”

Chu Ji knew Ye Fan’s temperament. Once he decided on something, he wouldn’t easily change, so if she couldn’t stop him, she’d go with him to the Xuan Realm to watch out for him.

“I’m going too!”

Su Liuli’s voice was not loud but very determined. From her voice, it was clear her demand was not to be debated.

Ye Fan smiled wryly, “Why follow me? I have something to take care of, and as a condition, I have to go. You should stay on Earth and focus on cultivation to prepare for the potentially bigger battles in the future.”

Lv Zhan and others came over and patted Ye Fan’s shoulder, saying, “Ye Zi, you’re not being fair! Such a good opportunity, and you’re not taking us. Do you still see us as brothers?”

Ye Fan knew that although Lv Zhan and the others spoke this way, they actually supported him. He couldn’t help but be moved; a good brother understands your thoughts without needing words.

To ease the oppressive atmosphere, Ye Fan deliberately joked, “Don’t worry! We still don’t know what the Xuan Realm is like. I’m just going ahead for reconnaissance; it’s not like I’m not coming back. If the environment there is really nice, I’ll come back and fetch you all to enjoy.”

“That’s more like it. We’re waiting for your good news, but don’t keep us waiting too long, or don’t blame us brothers if we come charging to find you,” Lv Zhan said earnestly.

“——”

Ye Fan was speechless; Lv Zhan really rendered him speechless!

“Xiao Fan, no matter what decision you make, I’ll support you. But remember one thing, this is your root. There’s an old saying in Huaxia: ‘The fallen leaves return to the roots.’ When you feel weary, don’t forget to come home…”

Just then, Chu Xuanji walked over, looking at Ye Fan with a complex expression. This youngest disciple of his had finally grown up. An eagle could not stay sheltered forever; the boundless sky was his stage to show his talents.

Ye Fan had never disappointed him; he wasn’t a flower in a greenhouse but a fledgling eagle. Perhaps it was indeed time to let go.

Ye Fan’s eyes reddened, and he nodded heavily, saying, “Master, rest assured, no matter what, Earth is my home. That will never change.”

Watching Ye Fan’s resolute appearance, Lv Yuan and Ye Feng couldn’t help but feel emotional. Having cultivated from a young age, why was the gap so large among geniuses?

The current young generation was gradually rising, making them feel the passage of time like a knife; they couldn’t resist aging. The future sky belonged to these young people.

Though Yan was unwilling for Ye Fan to go to the Xuan Realm, he understood it was Ye Fan’s choice, and he had no right to interfere, just a sense of reluctance.

He knew his old friend, Chu Xuanji, was even more reluctant than he was, but he still chose to support Ye Fan’s decision.

During this time, Yan had actually been grooming Ye Fan as the future Alliance Hierarch of the War God Alliance, hoping he would one day take his place and become the leader for all human cultivators.

Yet, for the sake of the greater good, Ye Fan’s choice was indeed the most correct one. The existence of the world passageway had always been a huge threat to Earth, a sword hanging over all humanity’s head, liable to fall at any moment.

In such circumstances, sealing the passage was the best option. Ye Fan also acted for Earth and for all humanity in making this decision.

Yan was not a person who ignored the bigger picture; otherwise, he wouldn’t have held the position of Alliance Hierarch in the War God Alliance for so many years.

Seeing that no one else had anything to say, Ye Fan began to act, first using his mind to communicate with Elder Xuan, asking for his help.

“This matter is very simple. I don’t need to take action. I’ll teach you the sealing technique, and then you can activate the Mystic Crown to seal the passage.”

Elder Xuan had no intention of intervening, telling Ye Fan, “Later, when you go to the Xuan Realm, the gate on Earth poses no real hindrance. Just sealing the entrance on the Xuan Realm side will suffice. I’ll take action when you’re there.”

Ye Fan, helpless, had to follow Elder Xuan’s instructions, summoning the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crown. The roughly foot-high golden crown rotated in front of his chest, emitting waves of gentle undulations.

Hmm?

Only then did everyone truly get a close look at this golden crown that even a super nuclear bomb couldn’t destroy.

The Nine Heavens Mysterious Crown appeared extremely magnificent, engraved with many detailed depictions of flora, fauna, and celestial bodies. Though small, each was vividly expressive.

Ye Fan’s hands moved continuously, emitting spells passed down from Elder Xuan, to activate the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crown. It flickered with golden light, radiating unsettling energy fluctuations.

At this moment…

At the other end of the passage, Chen Daozang led four cultivators from the Xuan Realm into the world passage, preparing to descend upon Earth.

“Hmm? Why is there such a strong energy fluctuation? What’s happening?”

“Let’s go check it out immediately!”

Four Xuan Realm cultivators exchanged looks and swiftly brought Chen Daozang to the passageway’s Earth exit.

Ye Fan seemed to sense something approaching through the passage and hastened the sealing process, silently praying that it wasn’t a powerful mutant beast.

However—

The next moment, before Ye Fan could finish the spell or fully activate the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crown, Chen Daozang and the four disciples of the Tianyuan Sect flashed through the Light Gate, appearing in front of Ye Fan and the others!

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