Chapter 2003 - 1999: About the Truth
The allegiance of the ancient cultivators was not necessarily a good thing for Ye Fan because he never thought these people could be of any help to him.
On the contrary, he felt that the people before him were burdens. They came with extreme purposes, intending to use him. Ye Fan did not believe he should aid them in achieving anything. He did not feel changing the order of cultivators was his responsibility. There were only two things he wanted to do: one was to resist the tribulations, Pan Gu, and Fu Xi. The second was to lead a stable life with the women around him.
Ye Fan shook his head and said, "I will not help you because it was never my responsibility. What you need to do is confront Pan Gu and Fu Xi. Although it seems our goals are similar, you are actually my enemies. I have no reason to cooperate with you because you can’t help me at all."
"Ye Fan, do you look down on us? We have a very strong purpose. What we can help you with is beyond your imagination. I have many people by my side who can assist you. These people are ancient cultivators who know the weaknesses of Pan Gu and Fu Xi very well. If you can gain our support, it would mean you are not far from defeating Pan Gu and Fu Xi," Shun said.
Ye Fan sneered, "You better take care of yourselves first. If you want to help me, consider your own worth first. I don’t need your help to beat Pan Gu and Fu Xi, and I don’t need you lingering as potential threats after rescuing tribulations. Your existence is the greatest threat to humanity."
"Ye Fan, what do you mean, after saving the tribulations, you even plan to kill us?" Shun said.
Ye Fan sternly replied, "I won’t kill you, but I absolutely will not let you threaten ordinary people. It’s best if you all disappear from my sight. I’m starting to think that killing you might be the best choice!"
When Ye Fan revealed a burst of anger, Shun, Emperor Jun, and other ancient cultivators felt a sense of awe. At this moment, Ye Fan radiated a strong kingly aura, inspiring significant fear among the ancient cultivators.
"Let me reiterate, if you don’t want to die, it’s best to stay far away from me. I don’t want any dealings with you. If you still want to fight Pan Gu and Fu Xi, then use your strength. Coming to me is futile!" Ye Fan did not want to help these people, nor did he see them as his followers. He only wanted to battle Pan Gu and Fu Xi himself.
No matter what their intentions were, they could not gain Ye Fan’s trust.
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Ultimately, Shun, Emperor Jun, and the others left.
After these people left, Xi He observed Ye Fan and asked, "Why don’t you trust them? It seems to me that they sincerely want to help you."
"Do you think they’re sincere? As far as I’m concerned, they are of no help to me. They would only make me think I have everyone’s support, raising me to a high position, only to let me fall just as quickly. Do you think I have a reason to trust them?" Ye Fan replied harshly.
Xi He shook his head, "Think what you will. All I can do is introduce them to you. Since you choose not to trust them, there’s nothing more to say. Currently, with the tribulations impending, I and Xuan Nu can’t help you much. Dealing with the tribulations relies on the Master and the chosen one the Master finds!"
"I never expected you to help me," Ye Fan said, "This time, I’m here just to ask you something. You just need to tell me what you know."
Xuan Nu said, "Didn’t you say you didn’t need our help? Now you’re coming to ask us questions?"
Xi He, without the resistance of Xuan Nu, asked, "What does the Master want to ask? Just speak out."
"I still have to ask Xuan Nu these questions. What is Lan Jing’s origin? Who is her father, or who is she related to by blood? Is the rumor about Lan Jing, as previously mentioned by Nu Ying, true, that Lan Jing is the daughter of Li Yunhuo? What is your relationship with Li Yunhuo?" Ye Fan asked harshly.
Xuan Nu did not expect Ye Fan to directly ask her such questions. She shook her head, "You know I would never tell you this."
"Is it that you don’t want to say, or you don’t know?" Ye Fan asked, "If Lan Jing really were your daughter, it’s impossible for you not to know these things. Now, there’s still one thing confusing me. Where is Su Nu now? I always thought it was Nuwa who imprisoned Su Nu, maybe even took her away. But now I feel that the person truly imprisoning Su Nu is you, because Su Nu knew your secret, Xuan Nu, and you had to eliminate her, didn’t you?"
Xuan Nu’s face displayed a somewhat grim smile, "You’re accusing me of something I don’t even know about!"
"You should know, and you must know, because these are your doings. You thought I didn’t know anything, but have you considered, when I find out about these things in the future, how I should deal with you?" Ye Fan said.
Xuan Nu said, "I didn’t do anything. Don’t impose something onto me, Ye Fan. As a gentleman, you should know that actions and words require evidence. Are you trying to frame me by using my daughter?"
"I’m not framing you. You know exactly what you’ve done," Ye Fan said, "Do you need me to do something to prove what you’ve said?"
"Do you have evidence? You’re just here accusing me. Su Nu means nothing to you. If you want to find Su Nu, you’d better ask Nuwa for her. Why are you coming to me for anyone? I don’t know anything about Su Nu, and asking me is pointless!" Xuan Nu said assertively.
Ye Fan smiled and said, "Do you think everything can be hidden, but let me remind you, everything you do is merely deceiving yourself!"
Ye Fan suddenly unfolded an image before him, the protagonist of which was Xuan Nu. As the image appeared, Xuan Nu was not only surprised, but even Xi He hadn’t expected Ye Fan to have such a clear understanding.
Xi He looked at Xuan Nu and then asked, "Master already knows the truth."
Ye Fan said, "Xi He, haven’t you always wanted to know about Xuan Nu and Leizu? Today, I will tell you everything you want to know, which is also what I want to understand!"