Best Young Master

The voice of the Eternal Slaughter Emperor was cold as profound ice, seemingly able to freeze a person’s soul.

During this time, Bai Yan wolf was especially obedient, skulking to the side. Even though the Slaughter Emperor didn’t give it a single glance, it still felt a tremendous pressure.

It’s a joke, in this world, the Great Emperors have completely vanished, yet standing before it was a living Great Emperor. Even if it was just a wisp of residual thought, it was extremely terrifying. The Emperor’s Might that intimidated the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths could not be faked.

Ye Fan was also sustained by the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crown to avoid kneeling. Facing a Great Emperor, even the Saints of the major Holy Lands, as strong as Elder Lin and the Old Bastard, Quasi-Emperors, could not remain calm, let alone him.

Listening to the words of the Eternal Slaughter Emperor, Ye Fan was astonished. The Slaughter Emperor was clearly speaking with hidden meaning. The person they were waiting for? Who are they? And who could compare to the Eternal Slaughter Emperor?

Weren’t the Ancient Emperors already long dead?

Even the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor had passed away for ten thousand years. The Slaughter Emperor was merely a wisp of residual thought, so who were they referring to?

And those who could be compared with the Eternal Slaughter Emperor, who were they waiting for?

For a moment, Ye Fan’s mind was filled with all sorts of questions, and he didn’t even know how to start asking them.

Just as he had sorted out his thoughts and was about to ask these questions, the Slaughter Emperor flicked a wisp of Essence Qi.

In an instant, this Essence Qi transformed into a young man in his twenties. By his appearance, he bore an eighty to ninety percent resemblance to the Slaughter Emperor, only younger.

"This is..."

Ye Fan utilized the Martial Arts Heavenly Eye, yet couldn’t see through this young Slaughter Emperor formed from a wisp of Essence Qi. It was as if a real person stood before him, flesh and blood.

This young Slaughter Emperor, formed from a wisp of Essence Qi, emanated a terrifying fluctuation. Ye Fan could easily discern that this young Slaughter Emperor had a cultivation at the Peak of Early-stage Lord Realm, the same realm as himself.

"Are you ready?"

The Eternal Slaughter Emperor spoke plainly.

"Senior, may I have a moment? I still have some questions."

Ye Fan looked straight into the Slaughter Emperor’s eyes and said solemnly, "You mentioned that if I couldn’t kill you at the same realm, I’m not the one you all are waiting for. I want to know, who exactly are you referring to with ’you all’? What exactly are you waiting for?"

"I will not answer any of your questions, as I am merely a wisp of residual soul, with chaotic memories and many things unclear to me. However, if you want to leave, you must kill this incarnation of mine. Otherwise, you’ll remain here forever, until death."

The Eternal Slaughter Emperor waved his hand, and the young Slaughter Emperor, a wisp of Essence Qi incarnate, instantly lunged forward, hand forming a blade, aiming to slash at Ye Fan’s shoulder.

"Kill!"

Ye Fan shouted, his golden fist wrapped in Thunder Power and Heaven and Earth Tao Markings, fiercely striking toward the young Slaughter Emperor, a wisp of Essence Qi incarnate, without caring about the hand blade slashing toward his shoulder.

"Bang!"

Ye Fan’s shoulder was struck heavily, and the violent Divine Power instantly broke through his body’s defenses, wreaking havoc in his meridians, almost reaching his heart.

What shocked Ye Fan was that his fist actually missed. Although it seemed to hit the young Slaughter Emperor, it only struck a phantom. The young Slaughter Emperor, a wisp of Essence Qi incarnate, merely moved his right foot slightly to easily defuse his attack.

"I have never been defeated in the same realm!"

Ye Fan was utterly shocked. In his realm, he had never been defeated before, but facing the young Slaughter Emperor today, he realized he wasn’t invincible at the same level!

As he spoke, Ye Fan attacked again, stepping on the Chasing Star Step, turning into a stream of light, unleashing various martial arts, divine skills, secret techniques, turning the place into a brilliant ocean of light.

If it wasn’t for the Slaughter Emperor’s array pattern guarding the place, this underground palace would have been reduced to ruins.

Stimulated by the Slaughter Emperor’s incarnation, Ye Fan unleashed powerful strength, performing above and beyond.

However—

He still quickly found himself defeated. Despite being at the same Peak of Early-stage Lord Realm, the young Slaughter Emperor was too powerful, with combat power sufficient to contend with a Supreme Elder of a Holy Land.

Looking at the dust-free young Slaughter Emperor, Ye Fan’s face was full of bitterness. What invincibility in the same realm?

It was all a joke!

Upon encountering the young Great Emperor, Ye Fan finally understood the vast gap between himself and a truly young Great Emperor.

This young Slaughter Emperor, formed from a wisp of Essence Qi, absolutely did not use any power surpassing the Peak of Early-stage Lord Realm, yet still quickly defeated him. This was the disparity in strength.

Just now, the young Slaughter Emperor defeated him head-on, which was the most difficult part for him to accept.

Since coming to this world, he had always been fighting above his level, invincible at the same realm. Not even the Emperor’s Son, Ancient Immortal of the Gu Family, was his match, defeated by him with ease.

It was precisely for this reason that Ye Fan believed he was absolutely invincible among the younger generation at the same realm, but this battle was a wake-up call, making him realize there were always people better than himself, skies beyond skies.

"Your strength is no less than mine when I was young, only lacking in skill utilization and combat experience." The Eternal Slaughter Emperor stood by the coffin, speaking faintly to Ye Fan.

"You may unleash all your power without any concerns. I have already mentioned, you must kill my incarnation to leave here. Rest assured, my incarnation will not kill you."

The Eternal Slaughter Emperor continued, "Do not attempt to take advantage of gaining an edge by breaking through the realm. My incarnation is set according to your strength, even if you advance in realm, it’s useless. My incarnation will adjust its power according to your strength. Therefore, do not attempt to gain an advantage by breaking through the realm, as it will be of no use and will instead be more detrimental to you."

"If you cannot kill him, then you will have to remain here forever until death. So, strive hard and let me see where your true potential and limits lie!"

Ye Fan wore a bitter expression; this young Slaughter Emperor formed from a strand of Essence Qi was too strong!

"Furthermore, let me tell you, the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor came here twice. Once before becoming an Emperor, he also underwent the same trial as you." The Slaughter Emperor opened his mouth again, speaking astonishing words.

"How long did it take the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor?"

Ye Fan was shocked inwardly and asked instinctively.

"Ten years!"

The Eternal Slaughter Emperor’s eyes flashed with an amazing brilliance, seemingly speaking to Ye Fan and also as if mumbling to himself: "He was remarkable. After becoming an Emperor, his combat power was unparalleled. It’s just a pity he still was not the person we were waiting for..."

With those words, the Eternal Slaughter Emperor returned to the coffin. The lid flew over instantly, sealing tightly with a "clang," completely isolating all killing intent.

A young Slaughter Emperor formed from a strand of Essence Qi stood there silently. After defeating Ye Fan, he did not press the advantage but waited for Ye Fan to recover his Divine Power before continuing the battle.

"Ten years..."

A complex gleam flashed in Ye Fan’s eyes. Even the Nine Heavens Xuan Emperor, with his unparalleled talent and brilliance through the ages, took ten years to defeat the Slaughter Emperor of the same realm. How long would he need?

"No matter what, I must defeat you!"

Ye Fan ignited a powerful fighting spirit, refining three Heaven Grade Spirit Stones in succession, completely replenishing the Divine Power exhausted from the previous great battle and activation of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crown.

"Crackle!"

Ye Fan activated the Phoenix Nirvana Technique, rapidly healing his injuries, then stood up straight and confidently strode toward the young Slaughter Emperor.

Being able to battle a young Great Emperor is the dream of many, and he was not only going to battle a young Great Emperor but also had to conquer the young phase of the Eternal Slaughter Emperor, who proved their Dao through killing. This level of difficulty was undoubtedly immense.

"Kill!"

Ye Fan unfolded the Eight Phase World Domain, employing the Xuandi Fist, Immortal Stele Scattering Hand, Divine Soul Seal, Mountain and River Seal, and Divine Soul Resonance Sound Wave Technique, battling fiercely with the young Slaughter Emperor.

"Puff!"

The young Slaughter Emperor was very straightforward, his right hand transformed into a Heavenly Blade, like a mystical bird tracing the sand without a trace, harmonizing subtly with the Heavenly Dao. With one sweep, he directly sliced off Ye Fan’s head, causing golden blood to spurt high, scaring the Bai Yan wolf into continual screams.

However, Ye Fan also struck the young Slaughter Emperor’s abdomen with one punch, directly piercing through it, yet it wasn’t lethal.

"Buzz!"

A flash of light on the young Slaughter Emperor’s body, and his pierced abdomen was restored to its original state. He then silently tossed Ye Fan’s head back to him, gently waving a finger.

"I must get out, I need to become stronger..."

Ye Fan let out a beast-like roar, eyes bloodshot. After his head returned, blood flowed backward, healing instantly.

"Again!"

With a low roar, Ye Fan burned his Divine Power and Divine Soul, his combat power multiplying, far surpassing the Late-stage Lord Realm, pressing toward the Lord Realm Peak.

However—

Without suspense, he was defeated once more, this time even more miserably, ripped apart by the young Slaughter Emperor, even his strongest defense, the Eight Phase World, couldn’t withstand the terrifying Killing Technique.

Once the Four Seasons Killing Technique was unleashed, the entire world seemed to be under the young Slaughter Emperor’s control, giving Ye Fan a sense of powerlessness.

Defeat after defeat!

Suffering three consecutive losses, Ye Fan realized his combat experience was far from matching the young Slaughter Emperor’s. Even with equal power and realm, the young Slaughter Emperor could easily slay him.

After another difficult resurrection, Ye Fan ignited a raging War Intent but did not make a move immediately. He needed time to digest and absorb some inspiration from the previous battle.

"Heavens, oh Great Emperor, it’s over now!"

Seeing Ye Fan defeated three times, the Bai Yan wolf was on the verge of tears. Its array pattern mastery could never traverse the void within the Emperor Patterns laid by the Eternal Slaughter Emperor, escape was impossible.

Now it pinned all its hopes on Ye Fan, hoping he could defeat this young Slaughter Emperor soon to leave this eerie place.

However—

Ye Fan’s successive failures made it feel complete despair!

If Ye Fan could not kill the young Slaughter Emperor, it too would be trapped here to die with Ye Fan!

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