Best Young Master

Now the entire cultivation world has restored its former peace. Even if there are some internal struggles and conflicts, they are mostly old grievances among the major factions of the human race. The Demon Clan has become much more subdued, no longer showing its previous arrogance and overbearing attitude.

The death of the Heavenly Prince was a significant blow to the Demon Clan!

The only offspring of the Sky Demon Emperor, who didn’t die during the Desolate Ages and was sealed until this era, was unexpectedly killed by Ye Fan right after being born. This result made many demon clan cultivators immediately behave themselves.

Many insightful demon clan cultivators have realized that the human race is no longer the weak race they were before the Desolate Ages. After years of development, the human race has the strength to stand on equal footing with them.

Even the radicals of the demon clan have had to tone down their actions. They wanted to enslave the human race partly to restore the Demon Clan’s former glory, but primarily to plunder and occupy the best resources.

After years of effort by the human race, the cities where they gather have become ideal places for living and cultivation, naturally making the demon clan envious.

However, after the event where the Heavenly Prince died in battle, they realized that the human race has become very powerful. Even when comparing physical strength, the demon clan has no advantage.

Furthermore, the Quasi-Demon Emperor Chi Lin adopted strong measures, strictly prohibiting demon clan cultivators from acting recklessly and starting wars between the demon clan and the human race, and punishing violators severely.

Under these circumstances, it’s impossible for the demon clan not to keep a low profile. Fortunately, the Five Domains are vast and boundless, with many undeveloped wilderness areas, suitable for demon clan cultivators to live in.

The human cultivation world has become relatively peaceful. Everyone knows this is due to Ye Fan’s merit. It was he who, single-handedly, killed the leader of the demon clan radicals, the Heavenly Prince, winning dignity and peace for the human race.

For a while, Ye Fan’s reputation soared throughout the entire human race. Not only was his name and deeds circulating in the cultivation world, but even ordinary people knew that a young man named Ye Fan single-handedly shattered the Demon Clan’s ambition to enslave them.

After half a month of flying, Ye Fan finally saw the winding and rising six dragon mountains outside the Immortal Academy and let out a long sigh of relief.

During this half month, he continuously used the Chasing Star Step, gaining deeper insights into it and improving his speed. With each step, a piece of blurry patterns would emerge under his feet, as if traversing space, and his figure would flash to a hundred feet away.

When Ye Fan appeared in the Immortal Academy, the whole academy was in a frenzy. Almost all the disciples of the academy poured out to congratulate him.

"Hm! What’s so great? It’s just killing a Heavenly Prince of the demon clan. I disdain taking action. If I did, I would definitely have slain that Heavenly Prince under my horse!"

In an inconspicuous corner, Liu Daoran and others whispered, their eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and hate as they looked at Ye Fan in the center of the crowd!

There are always people like this, who are annoyed to see others succeed, whether in the Immortal Academy or elsewhere.

Even when everyone is celebrating Ye Fan’s defense of the human race’s dignity in a decisive battle against the demon clan, some discordant voices appear inappropriately.

However, they dare not speak aloud, only grinding their teeth and angrily muttering in private.

When most people are in the sunlight, this small group can only hide in the shadows and use self-deception to gain a temporary sense of satisfaction.

"Ye Zi, let’s drink later! It’s been a long time since we drank together happily!" Hu Fei came up and gave Ye Fan a heavy pat on the shoulder.

"Alright! Today we won’t return unless we’re drunk!" Ye Fan readily agreed.

He knew that after this gathering, he didn’t know if there would be another one, even if there was, it might be many years from now.

He’s about to embark on the strongest trial, the Xing Kong Gu Road, and he doesn’t want to leave behind any lingering thoughts or regrets, so he planned a gathering with his good brothers as a farewell gesture.

"Invite all the old friends for a grand drink!"

Shi Ye was very moved. He also knew that after this gathering, Ye Fan was about to embark on the Xing Kong Gu Road. In the future, it might not be easy for the brothers to gather together.

"Kid, heard you slaughtered the Heavenly Prince. Got any good loot to share with this king?"

The Bai Yan wolf, as large as a calf, appeared, his demon energy soaring, his vigorous vitality like thunder. His large claws, several feet long, rested on Ye Fan’s shoulder, and his tongue almost licked Ye Fan’s face.

"No, that Heavenly Prince was very stingy, didn’t leave anything good!" Ye Fan was quite frustrated.

In a fair duel, after killing the Heavenly Prince, all the Heavenly Prince’s possessions should be his war spoils. Unexpectedly, this Heavenly Prince was so poor that he didn’t have a single decent treasure.

"Ye Fan, can your gathering be held in our Zui Tian Pavilion restaurant?"

As they spoke, a chubby middle-aged cultivator approached, hopeful, saying, "Don’t worry, all drinks and food will be free, as long as you can pass on your barbecue techniques to us."

This chubby middle-aged cultivator was the famous Zui Tian Pavilion restaurant owner in the academy, surnamed Yang. Ye Fan never paid much attention to his full name; many academy disciples nicknamed him Yang Bapi.

Because the food and drink there are outrageously expensive, Immortal Academy disciples aren’t all Saint Heirs from various major forces like those from the Imperial Academy, so their finances aren’t as strong, and they have to tighten their belts for days after eating there.

Hearing his words, the surrounding Immortal Academy disciples laughed, saying, "Brother Ye, agree to it. This guy has been eyeing your barbecue technique for quite some time. You’re about to embark on the Xing Kong Gu Road, leaving a memory for the brothers would be nice!"

"Yang Bapi, if Brother Ye passes you his barbecue technique, you can’t sell it so expensively anymore, or we won’t agree!"

"That’s right, if you keep ripping us off with Spirit Stones like this, we’ll collectively protest to the Dean."

This commotion caused Yang Bapi to blush like a bright red cloth with embarrassment. He quickly agreed, saying that as long as Ye Fan taught him the barbecue skills, he would only charge the cost price, with absolutely no extra charges.

Ye Fan couldn’t help but smile; it seemed that while he hadn’t become famous for other talents, his barbecue skills had indeed spread through the Immortal Academy.

He wasn’t the type to hoard skills, so he readily agreed. After all, barbecue wasn’t something particularly rare on Earth; as long as you controlled the fire properly and had a good marinade, anyone could do it.

"I’ll go prepare the wine and ingredients right away!"

Seeing Ye Fan agree, the plump middle-aged cultivator was overjoyed and hurried off to prepare.

After chatting with the fellow disciples at the academy for a while, Ye Fan headed towards the Forbidden Land where the Dean Old Immortal lived in seclusion. He wanted to consult about embarking on Xing Kong Gu Road.

The place where the Dean Old Immortal lived in seclusion was a Forbidden Land for most teachers of the Immortal Academy. Without a summons, it was strictly forbidden to step in. But for Ye Fan, it wasn’t the case; he could come and go freely without any punishment.

That day, Ye Fan chatted with the Dean Old Immortal at his secluded place about many things, and the Dean was very forthcoming, sharing much information about Xing Kong Gu Road.

After leaving the secluded place, Ye Fan headed straight to Zui Tian Pavilion, where Hu Fei, Shi Ye, and others were waiting for him on the top floor.

Zui Tian Pavilion was the tallest building in the Immortal Academy apart from the Dragon Tower. Standing at the top of Zui Tian Pavilion, looking down through the window, gave one the feeling of being at the top of a never-ending peak, gazing out over small hills.

Everyone who could attend this gathering had come. Needless to say, the duo of Hu Fei and Shi Ye were there, and Han Sandong and Sikong Po had also arrived.

Additionally, Yaling, Ling Ziyuan, Princess Yue Bai, Yu Tidou, Ma Mingxiao, Xiong Kuang, Jin Changgeng, and so forth who were once adversaries, were also present, making the top floor of Zui Tian Pavilion extremely lively.

Of course, it couldn’t be ruled out that some had come simply for the free meal. After all, Zui Tian Pavilion’s ingredients were top-notch, and they usually couldn’t afford to frequent it.

This time, Yang Bapi said that Ye Fan and his friends’ gathering, all the wine and food would be free, so they couldn’t miss the chance to take advantage of him.

Seeing so many people had come all at once, Yang Bapi’s face turned nearly green, but what’s said is like water that’s been spilled; naturally, it couldn’t be taken back. He could only order the kitchen, gritting his teeth, to bring up exquisite dishes and wines aged for a thousand years.

"Brother Ye, I toast to you, wishing you smooth sailing on Xing Kong Gu Road, vanquishing all opponents!"

Jin Changgeng raised his glass to Ye Fan.

"Yes, yes, let’s all raise our glasses and toast to Brother Ye sweeping through Xing Kong Gu Road, elevating the prestige of our Linxian Ancient Star!" The crowd lifted their glasses in unison, creating a bustling and lively scene.

Xing Kong Gu Road was opened once before, and many young cultivators had learned that besides their home planet, there were other Ancient Stars of Life in the vast universe, harboring peerless strong people, no less formidable than themselves, possibly even stronger.

"Brother Ye, you go first. Before long, we will also embark on Xing Kong Gu Road to follow in your footsteps. Born in this era, we cannot miss this trial, even if it means being buried in a foreign land."

"The path of the strong is carved out by oneself. If you can’t climb over your enemies’ corpses to reach the top, then you become someone else’s stepping stone!"

Some were quite emotional. When Xing Kong Gu Road first opened, they didn’t feel strong enough to protect themselves on the dangerous path, so they chose not to go.

This time, the Imperial Academy made an exception. Xing Kong Gu Road would open again, and they also wanted to prove themselves.

"You’re all trash! Watch me, The King, laugh proudly on Xing Kong Gu Road and prove my Dao to become Emperor!"

The Bai Yan wolf, drunk, pointed and bragged at the crowd.

"Damn it, beat it up!"

With a flash of light in his hand, Shi Ye’s Stone Staff, comparable to a Holy Weapon, appeared, and a group of people menacingly surrounded it.

Seeing this, Ye Fan couldn’t help but laugh.

"When will our next gathering be?"

Smiling, smiling, Ye Fan thought of the impending journey on Xing Kong Gu Road, unable to help but silently ask himself.

No answer.

But Ye Fan knew, this journey was destined to be paved with blood and bones!

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