Chapter 187: Pouncing on the Celestial Maiden Su (Part 1)

Lin Fan paused for a moment and looked at the old man.

Su Shoushan's expression was respectful, his eyes filled with awe. Clearly, the series of techniques Lin Fan had just displayed had completely convinced him, leading him to believe that the person before him was indeed the legendary God Lord of the Immortal Ancient Era.

With a trembling voice, he bowed and saluted: "The arrival of the God Lord is a tremendous honor for us!"

Lin Fan had no other choice at this moment but to continue playing the role of the "God Lord."

According to rumors, the God Lord of the Immortal Ancient Era wandered through the myriad worlds and remained hidden from the world all year round. His eight great Disciples were all legendary God Kings who shook their respective regions, ruled over all races, and were renowned throughout the universe.

The Su Shoushan before him was an intelligent Immortal Beast adopted by the God King "Qing Xiao," known for being able to track for ten thousand miles with a keen sense of smell and great spiritual intelligence.

Lin Fan smiled indifferently, feigning an unfathomable demeanor, and asked: "Shoushan, where is your Master, Qing Xiao, right now?"

Su Shoushan was startled upon hearing this and immediately lowered his head to report: "Replying to the God Lord, Lord Qing Xiao went into seclusion several years ago to Cultivate, attempting to break through to a higher Realm. This old servant was ordered to guard this place, and I never expected to be fortunate enough to welcome the arrival of the God Lord. It is truly a great blessing!"

"I see." Lin Fan nodded, pretending to be thoughtful. "It seems Qing Xiao's Cultivation has reached a higher level."

Su Shoushan subsequently asked many questions regarding the "God Lord." Lin Fan answered while sweat broke out on his forehead. If not for his memories of a hundred lifetimes and his extensive knowledge, he would have likely exposed himself long ago.

"Let's stop here for today." Lin Fan said in a calm tone, steadying his mind. "I still have important matters to attend to and cannot stay long."

As his words fell, he stepped into the Void Gate without hesitation. His figure gradually faded under Su Shoushan's gaze, leaving behind a barely perceptible mysterious aura.

Stepping into the Void Abyss, Lin Fan's expression quickly darkened, and a flash of unease crossed his eyes.

"That brat, Divine Son Luo Tian… he hasn't actually caused trouble, has he? Especially with Mu Xueyan—I haven't even touched her yet. If something really happens to her, the loss would be too great."

He quickened his pace, shuttling through the Void Realm with his aura concealed like a shadow, heading straight for where Mu Xueyan was.

Sure enough, a chaotic scene came into view.

Divine Son Luo Tian was actually forcibly pinning Mu Xueyan to the ground. A group of Void Beasts that had originally been beating up Divine Son Luo Tian had now stopped, gathering around to watch with strange expressions, as if they were watching a show.

Mu Xueyan struggled desperately, but she was no match for Divine Son Luo Tian's strength. He kept tearing at her clothes, hem fluttering, his movements crude, making the scene extremely risqué.

She cried out, calling for Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, her voice filled with despair, but the only response she received was Divine Son Luo Tian's increasingly unbridled laughter.

"Divine Son Luo Tian!" A furious shout shattered the Void Realm like a thunderclap.

Lin Fan descended, controlling the rules of the Void Realm. With a point in mid-air, he instantly froze Divine Son Luo Tian's body in place, unable to move.

Divine Son Luo Tian was shocked, his eyes filled with disbelief and terror. He wanted to speak and defend himself but found he couldn't make a sound.

Lin Fan's expression was cold and stern, his eyes filled with chilling rage.

He walked step by step toward Mu Xueyan, his gaze sweeping over her disheveled appearance, and a complex emotion rose in his heart. Her clothes were torn, and the exposed skin was covered in bloody marks, yet she remained pure and beautiful.

"Xue Yan, you look like this… it truly makes my heart ache." Lin Fan said in a low voice, his tone calm yet hiding a trace of turbulence.

He stepped forward quickly, took off his outer robe, and gently draped it over Mu Xueyan, his eyes instantly turning gentle: "Are you alright?"

Mu Xueyan bit her lip, trying hard to calm herself, but her eyes were already red. She shook her head gently: "Thank you…"

Lin Fan turned around slowly, his expression turning cold again. He looked at the struggling Divine Son Luo Tian in the air and said coldly: "I sent you into the Void Realm to comprehend the rules, not to indulge your base nature!"

Divine Son Luo Tian wanted to speak, but he had been completely Sealed, and could only watch helplessly as Lin Fan approached step by step.

"You have acted recklessly and cut off your own path. From now on, you have no connection to the Void Realm."

Lin Fan flicked his finger, and a powerful force of rules pushed Divine Son Luo Tian out of the Void Realm, his figure disappearing like a fallen leaf scattered by the wind.

"Master! Give me another chance! My father can repay you with endless Immortal Crystals, Divine Artifacts, or even immortal maidens!" Divine Son Luo Tian's voice echoed in the Void Realm, filled with final unwillingness.

Lin Fan sneered coldly: "A chance? You already gave it up yourself."

As his voice fell, the world returned to tranquility.

Lin Fan turned around again and looked at Mu Xueyan, his voice low: "Can you still hold on?"

Mu Xueyan did not answer Lin Fan's question; her eyes were filled with gratitude and shyness: "Young Master Bai, you are the teacher of that Divine Son, so are you from the Immortal Realm?"

"I used to be, but I haven't returned for a long time now." Lin Fan's tone carried a hint of faint nostalgia.

"Greetings, Immortal Master! Xue Yan did not know Young Master Bai was an Immortal Master and has offended you many times. Please forgive me, Immortal Master!"

She felt secretly fearful in her heart—in the eyes of the Immortal Realm, the beings of the earthly Realm were inherently of low status, and having been presumptuous many times before, she was truly terrified.

Lin Fan waved his hand, his tone peaceful: "It is fine. Since you have been recognized by the Void Realm, from today on, you are my Disciple. Just call me 'Master'."

"Yes, Master!" Mu Xueyan immediately knelt and bowed, her expression solemn.

"Very good. Cultivate well; your Master has other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave." After giving instructions, Lin Fan turned and stepped into the Void Gate, his back silhouette dashing.

"Goodbye, Master!"

Lin Fan traveled through the Void tunnel, his expression full of anticipation: "This time, no one should be able to stop me, right…"

However, when he descended before that gate of Immortal Qi again, he couldn't help but be stunned.

He saw Su Wanqing sitting cross-legged, her posture elegant and quiet, long hair draped over her shoulders. A wisp of faint Immortal Qi surrounded her body, as if caressed by the morning light, the soft glow gentle and warm.

Beside her, Yin Miaoxue, Princess Hu Qinlan, Princess Jin Xuan, and Dan Xiner were also closing their eyes and regulating their breathing, Immortal Qi swirling around them, their expressions solemn, as if they were in the God Realm.

Lin Fan looked astonished: "…Are you kidding me? How am I supposed to make a move when you are all Cultivating in a pile like this? Could it be that I really have to go back and carry Mu Xueyan away?"

Just as he was feeling a headache coming on, Su Wanqing's forehead flashed slightly, and a crystalline Immortal Seal appeared, resembling a morning star, before quietly fading into her skin.

Immortal power had entered her body; she had already comprehended it!

She slowly opened her eyes, her gaze meeting Lin Fan's. Seeing his expression of "delight at finding a target," she couldn't help but ask in confusion: "You… what's wrong?"

Lin Fan gently placed his fingertip on her lips: "Shh, don't wake the others."

He gestured toward Lin Chen and continued in a low voice: "Come with me, over here."

Su Wanqing immediately looked suspicious: "What are you doing? You're acting weird!"

Lin Fan took her slender hand and led her around the people who were sitting and Cultivating, walking toward a quiet corner.

That was an area surrounded by flowing light stones, filled with swirling Immortal Qi, reflecting crystalline light, dreamlike and illusory, perfect for whispering.

Only then did Lin Fan let go of her hand and said with a smile: "Alright, this way we won't disturb them. Have you comprehended the Immortal Qi?"

"You did all this for that? Making a big deal out of nothing." Su Wanqing pouted slightly, but she also carried a smile.

She raised her hand, her tender white fingertips entwined with wisps of blue Immortal Qi, nimble and light: "There, look, does this count as successful comprehension?"

"It counts! Of course it counts! It's absolutely perfect!" Lin Fan's eyes lit up, the words almost spilling out.

After speaking, he suddenly made a move, leaning in to kiss her red lips.

"Mmph… what are you doing… there are still people nearby…" Su Wanqing protested softly, her voice filled with panic and shyness.

She wanted to push Lin Fan away, but the gentleness of his kiss made her fingers tremble, and she gradually lost the strength to resist.

Lin Fan just held her tightly, his lips warm, yet his movements remained so gentle that it put her at ease.

"Haa… you can't do this, I wasn't prepared at all… you—"

Her breathing gradually became disordered, her ears burning, and her eyes grew somewhat misty.

Lin Fan chuckled in a low voice, just holding her, letting her lean into his arms, gazing at the strand of hair gently fluttering on her forehead, his eyes filled with tenderness.

Su Wanqing lay in his arms, annoyedly punching him once, while also quietly burying her head, saying nothing more.

Light and shadow flowed quietly, and there was silence among the stones.

The two embraced in this quiet corner, leaving only faint Immortal Qi and warm feelings, lingering and not dispersing.