CHAPTER 992: CHAPTER 988: TAKING TANTAI WANRONG TO THE SECRET REALM

"Junior brother, we won’t hide it anymore. We actually want you to return to the Pan Gu Secret Realm, not for anything else, but to see if you are that Chosen One." Wu Ding said.

Ye Fan said, "Does it really matter?"

"You think it’s irrelevant because, regardless of the outcome, the Chosen One will always bear the responsibility of saving the Pan Gu Secret Realm and mortals. But unlike you, hiding away just to live a quiet life with your woman!" Wu Ding scolded, "Junior brother, you need to wake up. You’ve already found your Zhao Jun and learned of that responsibility. If it’s not you, no one will force you, but if it is, show some manliness and take it on!"

Tantai Wanrong asked in surprise, "Xiao Fan, what is she talking about?"

Wu Ding laughed, "You don’t know yet, do you? Currently, the Pan Gu Secret Realm and Earth are facing a possible great catastrophe, and on a Prediction Stone, it clearly states a Chosen One will save the mortals."

"Since the prophecy already says someone will save the world, what does it have to do with Ye Fan? If it’s Ye Fan, it will be him sooner or later. If not, don’t let Ye Fan take the risk." Tantai Wanrong said irritably.

Wu Ding laughed, "You speak so easily, but the Prediction Stone didn’t say what the final result of the salvation would be. If it’s total annihilation and only the Chosen One survives in the end, then Ye Fan and we will all cease to exist. Then you’ll understand the consequences of Ye Fan’s inaction!"

As they spoke, the magical sword flew quickly. Before long, they were near Kunlun Mountain, and the weather turned colder. Tantai Wanrong had to lean on Ye Fan for warmth.

When the group finally landed on the snowy Kunlun Mountain, Wu Ding asked again, "Ye Fan, now I’m asking, do you want to go back with us? Even if you don’t want to try lifting Tai Ning, at least go to find Wu Yinzi and get the Light Refining Pill, so at least those around you can reach the Golden Core Stage."

Ye Fan had originally decided not to return to the Pan Gu Secret Realm, but at this point, he hesitated.

According to the previous plan, if Lu Xiaoman, Tantai Wanrong, and others cultivated by themselves using the immortal methods, the cultivation time would certainly be long. They might not even reach the Golden Core Stage and gain a 500-year lifespan until they’re seventy or eighty.

"Alright." Ye Fan said, "I’ll go back with you, but I need to send Aunt Rong to a safe place first."

Tantai Wanrong quickly said, "You brat, trying to ditch Aunt Rong to go to that Pan Gu Secret Realm again. Aren’t we already near the entrance? Take Aunt inside too; I want to see what this so-called realm where immortals are in charge is really like!"

Ye Fan said, "Aunt Rong, it’s not that I don’t want to take you in, but it’s full of dangers there. Once inside... I’m afraid I can’t protect you well."

"Is Aunt a little woman who needs protection? Once inside, just leave me somewhere and do your thing. Aunt Rong can take care of herself." Tantai Wanrong said she could take care of herself, but even when slightly away from Ye Fan, the outside temperature of minus dozens of degrees was unbearable, so she obediently returned to Ye Fan’s side.

Ye Fan said, "Aunt Rong, don’t be stubborn. If you leave, it will greatly affect your work."

Wu Ding laughed, "Junior brother, it seems you forgot that ten days in the Pan Gu Secret Realm equals just a day on Earth. Finding Wu Yinzi probably won’t even take a day, right? So on Earth, it would be just a few hours."

At this moment, Wu Ding was trying her best to incite Ye Fan to take Tantai Wanrong to the Pan Gu Secret Realm because that was her home turf. On Earth, she knew nothing, but in the Pan Gu Secret Realm, she could completely overshadow Tantai Wanrong, who was powerful on Earth.

Ye Fan looked at Li Zhaojun, "Zhao Jun, what do you think?"

Li Zhaojun looked at Tantai Wanrong’s expectant eyes and said, "Take big sister too. Anyway, we’re just finding someone; we can return quickly."

"Alright." Ye Fan finally nodded in agreement.

The group found the cave entrance to the Pan Gu Secret Realm. As soon as they stepped inside, they felt the fluctuations of spiritual energy around them. Apparently, a battle had occurred here. In the distance, there were several spiritual energy figures, appearing human yet not. Upon approaching, they realized these were cultivators sitting cross-legged, channeling energy, and there were also the corpses of some cultivators lying on the ground.

"Who is it?" Because Ye Fan and his companions were higher in cultivation, the meditating cultivators only noticed them when they approached.

A few people, some old and some young, stood up, wielding magical swords towards Ye Fan and his group, but their cultivation was all at the Golden Core Stage, not one had reached the Nascent Soul Stage.

Wu Ding coldly sized up their outfits and asked, "Who are you?"

A cultivator in his thirties looked at Ye Fan and said, "Junior brother, is it you?"

Ye Fan wasn’t familiar with this voice, but only fellow senior brothers would call him junior brother, as people from the Tianxuan Sect merely called him "junior brother" without the "little" designation.

"Who are you?" Ye Fan examined the person, trying to guess his identity.

The man with a sharp face seemed very happy and said, "Junior brother, I’ve seen the portrait Master gave you. I am your second senior brother, Luo Jianxiong!"

"Second Senior Brother?" Ye Fan looked a little incredulous. He had never seen Luo Jianxiong, only heard from Zhuo Junwu that Luo Jianxiong had always been guarding the sect gate at Heavenly Peak Mountain, and his cultivation was always at the Golden Core Stage.

"Junior brother doesn’t believe me? Here, I have the sect’s token!" Luo Jianxiong said, taking something with the mark of the Leaving Fire Sect from his storage bracelet. When Ye Fan joined the sect, Zhuo Junwu had also given him a similar one. Luo Jianxiong suddenly emitted a wave of spiritual energy, which was indeed Pure Yang energy, and said, "Junior brother, this is authentic Nine Yang Divine Skill, but... I, your senior brother, am not of Pure Yang constitution, so I remain at the second layer without further advancement."

Even able to cast the Nine Yang Divine Skill convinced Ye Fan without doubt. He quickly went up to pay respects.

Luo Jianxiong suddenly cried, "One day, someone ambushed our sect. These people were neither from the seven major sects nor the Pan Gu Secret Realm sects; their identities were mysterious, and they stormed right into Heavenly Peak Mountain. I was overwhelmed and could only ask Master for aid. Later, when Master returned to Heavenly Peak Mountain, I was already captured... As for Master and Senior Brother’s situation, I have no idea. I was only rescued later, finding out that Master and Senior Brother had already met misfortune. It’s all my fault!"

Ye Fan frowned, finding this hard to believe. Luo Jianxiong said he was captured, but why did they not kill him? Also, how did those people break into Heavenly Peak Mountain protected by the spiritual energy without a Leaving Fire Sect disciple leading them? A simple "they are not from the seven major sects" did not fully explain it.

"Senior brother was troubled, and later... third senior brother was also captured by the evil spirit banner." Ye Fan said, "Currently, Master’s whereabouts are unknown, his life or death uncertain. Senior Brother, are these people who rescued you?"

"Yes." Luo Jianxiong said, "Thanks to their care along the way, but the Earth Origin Sect people have been hunting us. They want to use my status as a Leaving Fire Sect disciple to ascend Heavenly Peak Mountain. I had no choice but to come to Earth with these companions to seek refuge and also try to find you, junior brother, to discuss our next plan."