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The manifesto shocked the world!

No one expected that after Ye Fan defended the dignity of the Human Race and killed the Heavenly Prince of the Demon Clan, who held prejudices against the Human Race, it was not the Demon Clan that troubled Ye Fan, but the assassins of the Human Race who came first.

The Five Domains were in turmoil!

Many forces responded to Yaling’s manifesto, sending scouts to search for the traces of the two major Assassin Sanctuaries: Hongchen and Time.

The Old Pavilion Master, Yayun Peak, fully supported his granddaughter’s decision. All branches of the Treasure Pavilion received orders to put everything aside and fully investigate any leads on the Hongchen and Time Assassin Sanctuaries.

At the same time, the Old Bastard of the Immortal Academy also voiced out, deciding to join forces with the Treasure Pavilion to eradicate the two Assassin Sanctuaries: Hongchen and Time.

Additionally, Seng Dao Yan of the Imperial Academy and the Old Manor Master of Spirit Manor also stood up, condemning the beastly acts of the Hongchen and Time Assassin Sanctuaries, expressing their determination to work with the Treasure Pavilion at all costs to eliminate these two tumors.

Furthermore, the Family of the Martial Emperor, the Imperial Family, the Ling Family, and the Moonlight Dynasty in the Central Domain all responded actively, and the Nine Great Bandits temporarily allied with other forces.

This is a massive storm sweeping through the Five Domains, even the Western Regions Buddhist Sect and the Demon Sect, which usually remain aloof from worldly affairs, responded to Yaling’s manifesto.

The two major Assassin Sanctuaries, Hongchen and Time, never dreamed that assassinating one Ye Fan would bring them such endless trouble.

Especially the Ling Family, who were the most enthusiastic, with the Ling Family Ancestor, Ling Yunzhi, proactively reaching out to the Sloppy Elder of the Treasure Pavilion, indicating that the Ling Family would definitely pursue this matter to the end.

After all, he still believed that Ye Fan’s veins carried the bloodline of his father and was inseparable from the Ling Family. Now, Ye Fan’s unwillingness to return was merely temporary; in the future, he would definitely return to the clan.

The actions against Ye Fan by the two major Assassin Sanctuaries, Hongchen and Time, were like poking him in a sore spot; how could he not jump up?

In Chi Yue Ridge, Ye Fan publicly acknowledged that the Holy Maiden of the Treasure Pavilion, Yaling, was his woman, which was tantamount to admitting that he was tied to the war chariot of the Treasure Pavilion.

Although this approach might make some people sad, it was better than leaving things hanging!

Now Ye Fan was essentially the prospective son-in-law of the Treasure Pavilion, so he naturally paid great attention to the Treasure Pavilion. After all, although the Treasure Pavilion had not produced a Great Emperor, it was by no means inferior to the Ling Family, which was an Imperial Clan in terms of its foundation.

In an instant, the Five Domains were in turmoil!

Almost all powers sent strong people to search for the traces of the two major Assassin Sanctuaries, Hongchen and Time.

However, it seemed as if these two Assassin Sanctuaries had disappeared into thin air, never to be seen again.

After resting for a few days in Fengling Ancient City, Ye Fan found Yaling, asking her to return to headquarters first while he wanted to visit the Xuanwu Sect.

When saying these words, Ye Fan’s voice was low, after all, the Xuanwu Sect was his first home in this world, but it was now in name only.

"Alright, please be careful..."

Yaling hesitated, worried that Ye Fan would face another assassination attempt, but she couldn’t bring herself to say it and worry him.

"Don’t worry, after the last time, I think they should know that Ye Fan is not so easily assassinated." Ye Fan noticed Yaling’s concern, smiled slightly, and said confidently.

"You!"

Yaling gently tapped Ye Fan’s forehead, forcing a smile, "If the first attempt fails, they will surely launch a second assassination, and by then, the assassins you face might be even stronger, so you must not be careless!"

Ye Fan knew that on this issue, he couldn’t win against Yaling, so he just nodded, indicating that he would be cautious.

Originally, Yaling intended to go with him, but after some thought, she gave up—Tong Qianchen from the Xuanwu Sect was still there, and it would be awkward for both sides if they met right now.

After giving him some instructions, Yaling reluctantly parted ways with Ye Fan, boarded the Transmission Array Platform, and returned to headquarters.

Ye Fan used the large Transmission Array Platform of Fengling Ancient City to cross directly from the Southern East Domain to the Southern Domain. Then, using the Array Pattern Technique from the Dragon Seeking Formulas, he inscribed array patterns on the ground, drawing on the power of the earth’s veins to once again traverse the void.

After a few crossings, he was not far from the old site of the Xuanwu Sect, so Ye Fan stopped inscribing array patterns and flew directly instead.

Traversing the void with array patterns can easily span tens of thousands of miles. If he was not careful and overshot, returning would be a bit of a hassle.

Ye Fan flew like the wind, even while cultivating the Chasing Star Step during flight. The Chasing Star Step allowed him to take strides with the flow of Heaven and Earth Tao Markings, much faster than ordinary flight speed.

"Roar~"

The mountains and rivers rapidly receded beneath Ye Fan’s feet, and the roars of Xuan Beasts continuously echoed from behind, but no Xuan Beast dared to block his path—they couldn’t stop him even if they tried.

Passing eight thousand miles beneath his feet, from afar, Ye Fan saw the Xuanwu Mountains where he used to live. Though the mountains had been severely damaged in the massacre, altering the landscape, Ye Fan still recognized it at a glance.

After the last great battle, many buildings of the Xuanwu Sect had collapsed, and even the mountain gates were rebuilt later.

Although the Xuanwu Sect was now in name only, it was not completely deserted. Some disciples of the Xuanwu Sect were in the Tianyuan Sect and Qing Xuan Sect, who rebuilt the headquarters after the war.

Of course, this was due to the substantial support and help from the Treasure Pavilion, otherwise the Xuanwu Sect would have faded into history.

Nowadays, the Xuanwu Sect bore little resemblance to its past; the environment had changed significantly, and many familiar brothers-in-arms had died in that Demon Clan invasion.

"The Human Race cannot be bullied..."

Returning to this battlefield, Ye Fan’s ears still seemed to echo with the unyielding cries of the Xuanwu Sect disciples who fell in battle, making his eyes moist.

"Dong!"

A melodious, loud bell rang, pulling him back to reality from his memories.

Looking closely, there were already hundreds of people standing at the mountain gate, a black mass. Leading them was a middle-aged man, his cultivation at the peak of the Divine Power Realm, just one step away from comprehending the essence of elements and laws, advancing into the Lord Realm.

"Mo Wu, acting Sect Leader of Xuanwu Sect, along with all disciples of Xuanwu Sect, sincerely welcome Elder Ye’s return to the sect!" The middle-aged man at the front came forward, respectfully greeting Ye Fan.

"All disciples of Xuanwu Sect sincerely welcome Elder Ye!"

Each youthful face was full of energy, looking at Ye Fan with fiery admiration, undisguised on their faces.

"No need for formalities, everyone. I’m just here to have a look, and I will leave in a few days!"

Ye Fan was filled with emotion. In the past, with thousands of disciples, how prosperous was Xuanwu Sect?

Although it could not compare with the Holy Lands or a Wu Shang Sect, in Xuanwu State, it was definitely considered a super sect, but now, it seems somewhat desolate and impoverished!

"Please, Elder Ye!"

Mo Wu led Ye Fan to the Xuanwu Sect’s council hall, inviting him to sit in the chief seat, while he accompanied him on the side.

"Elder Ye, you’ve seen the current state of Xuanwu Sect, we are leaderless! I’m afraid I can’t take on this great responsibility. If you’re willing to return, I’ll immediately step down. It’s more cohesive and beneficial for the development of Xuanwu Sect if you are the sect leader."

Mo Wu was very self-aware. He knew that Xuanwu Sect could not have any major developments under his leadership, but if Ye Fan could take over, Xuanwu Sect could immediately leap to become a major sect just below the Holy Lands by relying on Ye Fan’s connections.

Ye Fan shook his head and said, "I don’t plan to come back for the time being, and even if I return in the future, I will not take up the role of Sect Leader. It’s better for you to lead everyone in developing. If you face any difficulties, you can reach out to the Treasure Pavilion; I believe they won’t stand by idly."

"Then your visit this time is..."

Mo Wu asked cautiously, continuously observing, for he truly did not want to act as the acting Sect Leader.

Compared to other major sects, Xuanwu Sect seemed much more impoverished, and there were too many trivial matters that affected his cultivation mindset.

"I’m going to embark on the Xing Kong Gu Road. I’m here to have a look before leaving."

Ye Fan didn’t avoid mentioning that he was about to tread the strongest trial path, a decision he had made long ago and couldn’t change.

The two chatted about the future development of Xuanwu Sect. After Ye Fan offered some suggestions, he left and took a tour around the Xuanwu Mountain Range.

The entire Xuanwu Mountain Range held many of his memories. This return, revisiting old haunts, was a formal farewell to his past life.

Unknowingly, Ye Fan arrived at the back mountain, already very close to the Xuan Beast Forest, but no Xuan Beast dared to disturb him.

The powerful aura Ye Fan unintentionally emitted scared away the Xuan Beasts, which were only of the True Qi Realm.

Following the rugged mountain path, Ye Fan arrived under an ancient and lush tree, next to which was a cold pond, exuding a cold chill. No grass grew around it, and even the stones were covered with a layer of white frost.

Tong Qianchen once said there was a secret Dong Mansion at the bottom of the Cold Pond, where she was cultivating in seclusion.

This time, he might directly set foot on the Xing Kong Gu Road, fearing there would be no chance to visit her again shortly, which was also a farewell before his departure!

"Splash!"

Ye Fan jumped directly into the Cold Pond, where divine power formed a faint golden light on his body, blocking the cold air from invading.

Although the Cold Pond was not frozen, its temperature was lower than ice, and an ordinary person jumping in would freeze into a block of ice instantly.

The Cold Pond was pitch black, without the slightest light, but that didn’t affect Ye Fan’s vision. At his level of cultivation, he was no longer restricted by the environment.

Ye Fan’s eyes emitted two divine rays like a divine lamp, searching within the Cold Pond.

Suddenly, he saw that in this icy Cold Pond, where no life could survive, there were living creatures, a type of flatfish, entirely transparent. If not for his extraordinary eyesight, they would have been impossible to detect.

Soon, Ye Fan sank to the bottom of the Cold Pond, where he indeed found a Dong Mansion on a rock wall, emanating a gentle light.

Ye Fan walked straight over and stepped into the light curtain, not a drop of water on him. The gentle light acted like a barrier, excluding the pond water.

There was no doubt this Dong Mansion was left by a predecessor; with Xuanwu Sect’s strength, they absolutely could not have created such a Dong Mansion.

"Is that Brother Ye Fan?"

As soon as Ye Fan stepped into the Dong Mansion, Tong Qianchen’s voice came to his ears, a thrill mixed with a tinge of sorrow, though she hid it well, trying hard not to let that trace of sorrow show.

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