Best Young Master

"I surrender, stop it immediately!"

Lei Zhenlong’s voice echoed from the Thunder Sea, shocking everyone. Not only the younger generation, but many of the older strong people were stunned by the Heavenly Tribulation Ye Fan had summoned!

This was no ordinary thunderstorm; it was the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation. Who could withstand it? Even those struck by lightning every day couldn’t endure it!

"Get out!"

Ye Fan directly kicked Lei Zhenlong out, yet he didn’t use Divine Power, but purely utilized Yin Power. Although he was kicked out, he wasn’t injured.

In the night sky, Lei Zhenlong appeared especially miserable, his whole body blackened. His purple hair was burnt to a crisp, and his clothes were torn to shreds, making him look more pitiful than a beggar.

Meanwhile, Ye Fan within the Heavenly Tribulation didn’t follow. Since it had become a true Heavenly Tribulation, someone had to endure it.

He had grown accustomed to being struck by tribulations: be it the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation, Water and Fire Tribulation, Ninety-Five Thunder Tribulation, or Taiyin Tribulation, he’d been through them all. Such a meager Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation couldn’t do anything to him.

Besides, this tribulation was summoned by him, fully within his capacity to withstand.

Taking this opportunity, Ye Fan once again practiced the Thunderclap Treasure Skill, absorbing a significant amount of Thunder Power, his entire body shimmering with purple light.

Soon, the Heavenly Tribulation dissipated, the sky cleared, and stars twinkled in the night sky.

This Ancient Star had no moon, and at night, only twinkling stars were visible. But it wasn’t too dark, as some large stars were bright enough to substitute for the moon.

With the tribulation gone, Ye Fan proudly stood in the void, behind him the vast and boundless night sky and twinkling stars, making him appear especially tall and imposing.

In contrast, Lei Zhenlong seemed much more pitiful. Although he had changed clothes, and the blackness on his face had disappeared, his hair restored to its sparkling purple hue, he was nonetheless the loser of this duel, an unchangeable fact.

Within the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation, he couldn’t even protect himself, while Ye Fan emerged unscathed. The disparity was too obvious!

Moreover, solely in terms of the Thunderclap Treasure Skill, Ye Fan’s comprehension far surpassed his. Otherwise, he couldn’t have summoned a real Heavenly Tribulation.

That’s the gap, an insurmountable gap!

"Ye Fan is too strong. Truly deserving of being the chosen heir of the ancestors. To comprehend the Thunderclap Treasure Skill to this level is simply unbelievable!"

"Indeed, he’s merely at the Mid-Stage of Lord Realm, yet he can safely endure the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation unscathed. In the future, he might truly succeed in Proving Dao and becoming a Great Emperor who overlooks the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, fulfilling the unfulfilled wish of the ancestors!"

For the victor, people never shy away from praise, even though Ye Fan had defeated their Lei Clan’s top genius.

Because Ye Fan is the heir of their ancestors, the stronger he is, the better it reflects their ancestors’ insight.

Though Lei Zhenlong was extremely unwilling, he had nothing more to say. He lost purely in the Thunderclap Treasure Skill duel, and lost miserably. He could only remain silent.

Ye Fan didn’t bring up the matter of Lei Zhenlong kneeling and apologizing either, as he wasn’t petty.

Moreover, regardless of anything, Lei Zhenlong was still an idol in the hearts of the younger generation of the Lei Clan. It wouldn’t do to go too far, lest it arouses their discontent, which would be counterproductive.

"Ye Fan..."

Lei Zhenlong, his face flushed, stepped forward, intending to kneel and admit his mistake. He was a man of honor and couldn’t go back on his word.

"There’s no need to say anything. Let bygones be bygones. Weren’t we just having a mere sparring match?" Ye Fan subtly stopped Lei Zhenlong from kneeling, and then spoke.

"Ye Fan, brother, I concede!"

Lei Zhenlong was surprised at Ye Fan’s magnanimity, not holding him to his previous boasts. He was deeply moved, his eyes turning red.

In his life, he had never admired anyone, especially of the same generation, but in this moment, he felt genuine admiration for Ye Fan!

With the duel over, everyone returned to the square to continue drinking and chatting, exchanging insights on Cultivation.

This gathering held great significance for the entire Lei Clan. Many cultivators gained a lot from the interactions.

Not until late into the night did people gradually disperse. Of course, some, drunk beyond their senses, slept right there on the square, under the open sky.

Sleeping under the stars with the sky as a blanket, living like a true Immortal!

Ye Fan did not sleep but, along with the Great Elder and the Lei Clan Patriarch, headed towards where the clan leader resided.

The Bai Yan wolf had long since gotten drunk and went off to sleep somewhere unknown. Ye Fan couldn’t be bothered to find it; he’d wait for it to find him once sober.

It’s often said that a dog’s nose is the most sensitive. Bai Yan wolf, being a close relative to dogs, also has an exceptionally keen sense of smell. As long as Ye Fan is still within the Lei Clan, it can find him quickly.

Arriving at the hall where the clan leader resides, the three of them sat down casually and brewed a cup of tea. Ye Fan asked the Great Elder about the situation in the Death Zone.

"Talking about the Death Zone is a long story!"

The Great Elder took a sip of tea, his eyes gradually glazing over as if lost in recollection, his expression changing constantly.

After a long time, he finally spoke, "This ancient star was originally an Ancient Star of Life. Though not as vast as Linxian Ancient Star, it still had a considerable population..."

"However, later on, during a certain period, this ancient star suffered from dark chaos. Countless humanoid creatures traversed the star domain, their origin unknown. After descending upon this Ancient Star of Life, they quickly began a massacre, wiping out all living beings on the ancient star. The humanoid creatures grew stronger by absorbing the death aura released from countless dying creatures."

"It was a vicious cycle; the living beings on the ancient star dwindled, while the humanoid creatures grew ever stronger, until all life on this ancient star was extinguished."

The clan leader interjected, his tone heavy.

An Ancient Star of Life’s entire population was massacred, a statement simple enough, but who could truly grasp the horror of that time?

"Upon receiving news, the strong people from Linxian Ancient Star immediately sent many strong individuals to support the living beings on this Ancient Star of Life. However, by the time they arrived, it was already too late."

"In the end, after deciding to defend their home, the strong people of Linxian Ancient Star chose this place as a battleground and fought desperately against the humanoid creatures, eventually driving them back at great cost."

"But this Ancient Star of Life became a desolate star! No one knows how many years have passed since, but due to the massive quantity of creatures, both living and humanoid, that died here, an enormous amount of death aura accumulated, eventually giving rise to many undead creatures."

"Fortunately, these undead creatures have no consciousness, with only the instinct to absorb death aura and kill. However, among these undead creatures, some have evolved to be very powerful. There once appeared a Quasi-Emperor level undeath creature that almost reached the limit of life and death, rebirth through blood and flesh. But at the last moment, he was discovered by my family’s ancestor at his peak, the Thunder Venerable Master, and was finally slain."

"Later, the ancestor, in order to suppress the undead creatures here, used his vast mana to forcibly alter the environment of this ancient star, eventually forming the current coexistence of thunderbolt aura and death aura."

"At the same time, he left our clan behind to eternally guard this ancient star, never allowing the undead creatures to break out and threaten the residents of Linxian Ancient Star."

"But the death aura is too dense. Over tens of thousands of years of evolution, the skeleton of a humanoid creature killed long ago has astonishingly broken through to the Venerable Realm and seemingly retains a wisp of consciousness from its lifetime."

"Over the years, our Lei Clan has always sought to kill this Skull Venerable and all the undead creatures, but we’ve never been able to do it, unable to slay that Venerable Realm skeleton, thus forming the current situation."

The Great Elder and the Lei Clan Patriarch took turns narrating, finally explaining the history and current situation of this ancient star.

Ye Fan was filled with emotions. Just like that, an Ancient Star of Life vanished. If not for the Thunder Venerable Master’s miraculous actions, this ancient star might have become nothing more than a haven for undead creatures.

"When I first broke through to the Venerable Realm, I sought out that Skull Venerable for a great battle, yet neither of us could do anything to the other. I feared his death aura, and he feared my Thunder Power, ultimately resulting in a stalemate!"

The Great Elder sighed.

"Now, as the Great Elder’s lifespan is nearly exhausted, unable to break through again to prolong life, his vital energy is gradually weakening. If no one else quickly breaks through to the Venerable Realm, our Lei Clan will face the threat of extinction, as that Skull Venerable will not spare us!"

The Lei Clan Patriarch appeared worried. His greatest concern was: once the Great Elder was gone, who in the Lei Clan would be able to contend with this terrifying Death Venerable?

"If that’s the case, why don’t we think of a way to catch that Skull Venerable and all the other undead creatures in one sweep? That way, you wouldn’t have to stay trapped on this hostile planet." Ye Fan said.

"Easier said than done! If it were possible to solve everything at once, we would have already done it, wouldn’t be in this state today," the Lei Clan Patriarch said with a bitter smile.

"As long as we set our minds to it, there must be a way!" Ye Fan said confidently.

"What method do you have?"

The Great Elder looked at Ye Fan. If he could solve this great threat for the clan before he passed on, he could die with no regrets.

"With our current strength, even if everyone were to mobilize, we might not be able to capture all the undead creatures, not to mention a Venerable Realm undead creature comparable to a Saint. Therefore, we must carefully plan!"

Ye Fan continued, "The Bai Yan wolf, having once followed the Thunder Venerable Master, is proficient in array patterns and is a Grandmaster Level practitioner. It can set up many powerful killing arrays. As long as we plan meticulously, we can surely catch all the undead creatures in one sweep!"

"Really?"

The Great Elder and the Lei Clan Patriarch were incredulous. After all, they had never witnessed the power of Bai Yan wolf’s killing arrays, naturally leaving them skeptical.

"If you don’t believe it, we can find a place to test it out. However, that fellow is extremely greedy. If you want its help, don’t even think about it without sufficient reward!"

Ye Fan said, knowing all too well the Bai Yan wolf’s greedy nature, it would never act without benefit!

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