Chapter 827: Life-and-Death Seclusion

Right in front of the Demon Emperor and many leaders of the Demon and Monster Races, he killed the Geniuses within their clans.

In their eyes, Xiao Fan was an out-and-out madman!

Did they want someone like that to show respect?

Forget it, that was just wishful thinking.

The Imperial Ancestor's expression was complex. After a long while, he said, "Kong Su, go and prepare for the teleportation array."

"Understood." Kong Su nodded and agreed.

Next, in the Secret Room, the Old Ancestors of the four Families and Kong Su took turns comforting the Imperial Ancestor, telling him to take care of his health…

Anyone could see that the Imperial Ancestor really didn't have much time left.

Xiao Fan just stood to the side; he didn't make any promises to these people!

His own future was still uncertain.

If Xiao Fan ever truly gained the ability in the future, he wouldn't mind visiting Youming Prefecture.

After all, the Human Race of Youming Prefecture were also his people.

The Imperial Ancestor spoke frankly, stating that he likely had less than fifty years of life left…

Fifty years was a long time for an ordinary person, perhaps even an entire lifetime for many.

But for a powerhouse like the Imperial Ancestor, it might just be a single seclusion…

And during these fifty years, he could not go out; he needed to constantly refine Heaven And Earth Treasure in the underground Secret Room to survive.

Furthermore, his next strike would surely be his final battle!

They even discussed the current situation of the Human Race and the defense deployment of the barriers, none of which was hidden from Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan was like an invisible bystander, standing to the side listening to all this.

He sighed inwardly, knowing that the Imperial Ancestor had done this intentionally.

The intention was to let him understand the miserable state of the Human Race.

None of them asked Xiao Fan for help.

Xiao Fan had told them about his background in Tianshen Prefecture.

Firstly, the major forces of the Human Race in Tianshen Prefecture simply could not come over.

Secondly, promises were often unimportant.

If one had the heart, even without a promise, one would still help.

If one had no intention… what use were even the most solemn oaths?

In fact, Xiao Fan's guess was correct.

The Imperial Ancestor truly thought this way.

He had gained some understanding of Xiao Fan's character; this was a man who was decisive in killing and had no intention of showing mercy to other races…

And during the battle between the three races, the other two races had targeted him so severely.

After the competition, the Demon Emperor and the leaders of the Demon Race actually wanted to kill Xiao Fan…

With such enmity, given Xiao Fan's character, it was impossible for him not to take revenge!

He didn't mention asking Xiao Fan to come back and help in the future, because those words were useless.

He discussed the situation of the Human Race right in front of Xiao Fan…

If Xiao Fan had the heart in the future, he would naturally come.

If Xiao Fan knew of the Imperial Ancestor's calculations, he would surely give a thumbs up and praise: "Well calculated."

He understood him even better than he understood himself.

In the Secret Room, an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

"Alright… I am going into seclusion now and will not come out easily in the future. The affairs of the Human Race are left to you…" The Imperial Ancestor sighed and sent Kong Su and the others away.

This seclusion of his was a life-and-death retreat.

Unless the Human Race reached a moment of life and death, he would not take a single step out of the Secret Room.

The Old Ancestors of the Five Great Families and Kong Su looked complex and grave.

Did the Human Race have no tomorrow?

The Imperial Ancestor had the means to tear through the Void Realm, but he could only teleport a few people.

Moreover… tearing through the Void Realm consumed a massive amount of spiritual power; if he did that, he would simply be courting death.

Everyone left the Secret Room…

Kong Su said: "Young Friend Xiao, you should go back first. Preparing the teleportation array will take at least half a month… I will notify you when it is ready."

Xiao Fan nodded and cupped his hands: "Many thanks."

The Human Race's large teleportation array had not been used for many years, and restarting such an array was very complex.

Next, the people from the Five Great Families left one after another.

Xiao Fan also left with the Zhao Family.

Zhao Yanfu remained by Xiao Fan's side, her face full of reluctance…

They returned to Zhao Family City.

It was very lively here, still immersed in the joy of the Human Race killing the Geniuses of the Demon and Monster Races during the three-race competition.

However, there was also some sorrow, as Zhao Wuya of the Zhao Family had died in battle!

Previously, because Zhao Wuya had lost his battle against Xiao Fan, he had become the laughingstock of the Zhao Family!

But now that Zhao Wuya was dead, he had died fighting for the Human Race.

The people of Zhao Family City had changed their attitude toward him.

Xiao Fan returned to the Zhao Family with Zhao Yanfu and the others.

Zhao Yanfu had been accompanying Xiao Fan for the past few days, almost never leaving his side.

But strangely, nothing had happened between the two of them.

Even when they slept together at night, it remained that way…

Time flew, and half a month passed quietly.

The fervor regarding the Human Race's great victory in the three-race competition had not diminished; instead, it grew even more intense…

The Aura of the Human Race in Youming Prefecture reached an all-time high.

And when Xiao Fan went out these past few days, those who saw him were always exceptionally respectful.

The day finally arrived for Xiao Fan to leave Youming Prefecture and head to Tianshen Prefecture.

Xiao Fan and Wei Zhongshan were currently inside the imperial palace.

Zhao Yanfu accompanied Xiao Fan with a reluctant expression, tears constantly swirling in her eyes.

"Once you enter the teleportation array, you will be able to reach Tianshen Prefecture in about three days," Kong Su said.