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Chapter 35: The Game of Control
Lin Fan certainly did not forget to share this heart-stirring moment with the Disciples of the Nether Ghost Realm.
The massive screen of the Demon God Duel broadcast this scene in real-time.
On the screen, the grand scene of a hundred ceremonial female Disciples holding the Five Regions United banner was clearly visible; the banner shimmered in the radiance, symbolizing the unity and resilience of the Five Regions.
The Battle Intent of all the Five Regions' Disciples, their vows shouted in unison, and even the stirring atmosphere that shook the surroundings were transmitted to the Nether Ghost Realm through the screen without missing a single detail.
In the Shadow Hall of the Nether Ghost Realm, Supreme Mingye stood with his hands behind his back.
He patted his empty pockets, then looked at the massive Demon God Duel screen standing in the sky, unable to help but let out a bitter smile.
"It has to be the Old Ancestor. With such shameless tactics, he has completely brought the Five Regions under his control without expending a single soldier."
While Sovereign Jue was lamenting, Lin Fan had already activated his wormhole jump technology; silently, he took a single step and arrived right beside Sovereign Jue.
At this moment, Lin Fan had changed out of his silver-blue robes and was wearing a dark gold open-chested martial outfit, revealing his lean muscle definition.
His entire body radiated pressure as heavy as Mount Tai, and he looked down upon Supreme Mingye coldly.
"Old Ancestor…" Supreme Mingye's voice trembled as he knelt halfway to the ground, breaking into a cold sweat, his breathing cautious. "Why… have you come to the Nether Ghost Realm in person?"
Lin Fan let out a cold snort, his voice filled with unquestionable majesty: "Supreme Mingye, you have disappointed me greatly."
As soon as he finished speaking, he slowly stepped forward, each step feeling as if it were crushing Supreme Mingye's heart.
"Now, all my Ghost Race Disciples can only cower in this 'Nether Heaven-Locking Formation,' becoming a laughingstock for the Five Regions. This is all your doing."
Supreme Mingye couldn't help but shudder, his hands pressing firmly against the ground as he lowered his head even further.
"Old Ancestor, please calm your anger. It… it was my oversight! I never expected that Dan Xiner would obtain the Golden Flame Fire, I…"
"Shut up!" Lin Fan interrupted him, his voice cracking like thunder. "If it weren't for the fact that I have no other capable descendants, I would cripple you, a useless person, right now!"
This "cripple you" made Supreme Mingye's entire body go cold, his back already soaked in cold sweat.
He hurriedly kowtowed, his tone filled with panic: "Old Ancestor, please see clearly! I will definitely do my utmost to revitalize the Nether Ghost Realm so that the Five Regions will never dare to look down on us again!"
Lin Fan looked down at him from above with cold eyes, and after a long while, he spoke coldly.
"From now on, Ye Youming will stay by my side, and I will personally teach her!"
Supreme Mingye trembled all over, hurriedly lowering his head to kowtow, his tone filled with panic and self-reproach: "Yes! The Old Ancestor is absolutely right. It is my failure to teach her properly that has caused the Nether Ghost Realm to fall into such a state today, becoming the laughingstock of the world!"
Lin Fan narrowed his eyes, his tone becoming even colder: "In the days I was away, why was the Mirror Sect able to act so recklessly in the territory under my control?"
Supreme Mingye raised his head, cold sweat beading on his forehead, and answered cautiously: "Old Ancestor, please understand. After we occupied the Eastern Region, the commoners and Cultivators there did not submit to our rule. And the Mirror Sect specializes in manipulating human hearts, refining people's thoughts into their tools, so those rebels flocked to the Mirror Sect, making them grow increasingly powerful."
Lin Fan's gaze became even sharper, and he let out a cold laugh: "Hmph, I guessed that was the reason."
He stepped forward, his gaze like lightning, his voice low but filled with majesty: "Then, do you think my methods of controlling the Five Regions today are more brilliant compared to the Mirror Sect's way of manipulating human hearts?"
Supreme Mingye quickly kowtowed, his tone carrying undisguised awe and sycophancy: "That would, of course, be you, Old Ancestor! You did not expend a single soldier, yet you made the entire Five Regions submit, and even made them sing your praises, viewing you as their savior. Such methods are far beyond the reach of the Mirror Sect!"
Lin Fan snorted, a cold smirk appearing on his lips: "Learn from this. The Human Race loves these hypocritical tricks the most. If you want to rule, you must make them willingly offer their loyalty, rather than relying on violent suppression."
With that, Lin Fan's figure flashed suddenly and vanished from the spot, as if he had never appeared.
At this moment, the atmosphere in Ye Youming's room was quiet and oppressive.
She was sitting by the window, a black and purple dress outlining her slender figure, her gaze fixed on the night sky outside, deep in thought.
Although she had achieved fifth place in the Five Regions Tournament, at this moment, she felt a sense of loneliness and confusion.
Suddenly, a figure appeared quietly behind her, like a ghost.
Ye Youming shuddered, hurriedly standing up and turning around. When she saw the person in front of her, a flash of shock crossed her eyes: "Lin Fan… why are you here?"
Lin Fan looked at Ye Youming's slender figure; it was a reunion of lovers after a long time, so he didn't stand on ceremony.
He swept her up into his arms and gently teased her fair chin. "It's been so long, did you miss your brother?"
Ye Youming whispered, "I did. I thought of you every single moment."
"Mmm…" Lin Fan, unable to wait, pressed his lips onto her crimson ones.
Their lips and tongues intertwined, exploring each other's desires, and passion burned, rapid and intense.
Ye Youming gripped Lin Fan's shoulders tightly, the two of them pressed closely together, unable to wait to release their desires.
Frenzied desire surged like a tide, instantly swallowing them both.
They were like beings suspended in a boundless ocean, swaying back and forth with the rise and fall of the waves, and amidst their intertwined breathing, they reached that supreme pleasure.
After the night passed, Ye Youming officially joined Lin Fan's team; thus, the young representatives of the Five Regions were all gathered together.
Meanwhile, Lin Chen also put her wisdom and technological concepts into practice, establishing the first office of the Five Regions Alliance at the Xuanyin Qin Sect.
It was located in the center of the Xuanyin Qin Sect valley, near the main hall and beside the Spirit Spring pool surrounded by mountains.
The terrain here was open, surrounded by clouds and mist, with rich Spiritual Qi; it possessed superior Feng Shui conditions and was convenient for envoys from various regions to visit.
The office was a modern building that combined technology with Cultivation characteristics, named "Qinyun Pavilion."
The entire building was five stories high, with silver-white and light blue as the main color scheme, constructed from a mixture of Spirit Stone and technological steel, emitting a faint fluorescence throughout, like the stars at night.
The entrance was a crystal door in the shape of a Guqin, surrounded by embedded runic technological lights that flickered with a warm glow at night.
The first floor featured a reception hall, the second floor was for meeting rooms and council chambers, the third floor was the data processing center and technology laboratory, the fourth floor was a resting area for Cultivators, and the fifth floor was an observatory.
At this moment, Lin Chen, Mu Xueyan, and Dan Xiner were sitting around a round table on the top floor of "Qinyun Pavilion."
The holographic projector in the center of the round table slowly whirred to life, and a gloomy and eerie image clearly appeared—it was a scene of the Mirror Sect performing secret techniques somewhere.
In the image, two Cultivators, a middle-aged man and a young girl in her teens, were dragged into a cold, lightless secret chamber with faces full of fear.
The walls of the secret chamber were carved with ancient Formation patterns, and a massive ancient mirror was suspended in the very center.
The surface of the mirror was as black as ink, vaguely reflecting distorted figures.
Under the control of the shadow figures, the mirror surface began to glow with a deep light; that light seemed to possess magic, forcing the two people's gazes to lock firmly onto the mirror.
Black mist slowly overflowed from the mirror surface and seeped into their foreheads.
The surrounding Formation activated, and one could vaguely see certain memories in their minds turning into points of light, being devoured by the mirror.
The expression on the middle-aged man's face went from anger to confusion, while the young girl's gaze gradually became hollow and lifeless.
As the mirror surface shifted, brand-new memories were injected into their minds.
They stood up like marionettes, turned around, and walked out, no longer feeling the previous pain, only obedience.
Lin Chen stared at the projection with a serious expression, her voice trembling slightly: "Look closely, before entering, one could identify the relationship between father and daughter from their behavior. When they came out, they clearly couldn't recognize each other anymore."
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