Chapter 2026 - 2022: Complicated Relationships
Ye Fan still wouldn’t go to kill Nuwa.
For now, Nuwa poses no threat to him. Instead of considering how to kill Nuwa, he should think about how to deal with Pan Gu and Fu Xi because only by improving his cultivation can he defeat the two of them.
"I can promise you, I won’t kill Nuwa, but for now, I will seal her powers to prevent her from threatening me. After Heaven’s doom, once I’ve defeated all the ancient celestial beings like you, then I’ll decide what to do with you!" said Ye Fan.
Pan Gu laughed heartily and said, "Ye Fan, you are very arrogant, but I admire your arrogance. No one has ever dared to speak these words in front of me before, because even if someone tried to threaten me, I would make them understand their fate in advance. But now I won’t kill you, instead I’ll give you a chance to challenge me—this is the biggest change I’ve made! Fu Xi, we can leave now. Since Ye Fan promises not to kill Nuwa, what else do you have to worry about?"
"This..." Fu Xi seemed somewhat unwilling, as handing Nuwa over to Ye Fan means Ye Fan can indeed dispose of Nuwa however he pleases.
Ye Fan said, "I guess Fu Xi is unwilling to hand the woman over to me. Fu Xi, from now on, as long as I don’t deprive Nuwa of her life, you will no longer have control over her. Are you okay with that?"
After hesitating, Fu Xi ultimately left with Pan Gu.
After Pan Gu and Fu Xi departed, Xi He approached and said, "Congratulations, master, for defeating an ancient cultivator like Nuwa. You are one step closer to conquering all ancient cultivators!"
Ye Fan shook his head and said, "This is not the place to talk. Let’s go back to Earth. Some things are better said back on Earth!"
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Ye Fan returned to Earth with the sealed Xuan Nu and Su Nu, the defeated Nuwa, and Xi He who was always plotting.
The first thing Ye Fan did upon reaching Earth was head to Hua Hai City. He didn’t immediately go to cultivate and replenish his energy, knowing that before Heaven’s doom, no power would threaten him.
Meanwhile, in a private residence in Hua Hai City, Zhao Tianya had just returned from Tantai Wanrong’s house. Reflecting on what she had experienced, she felt frustrated. She drank alcohol before, but found that with her current cultivation, it could no longer intoxicate her, which was what frustrated her the most.
At that moment, she sensed a force approaching her, and it was none other than Ye Fan.
"What... what do you mean?" Zhao Tianya was very angry, suddenly blocked by Ye Fan again. Ye Fan was like a persistent shadow, annoying her, making her feel embarrassed.
"Visiting you. Haven’t you always wished I’d come to see you?" Ye Fan looked at Zhao Tianya and said.
"Don’t be ridiculous. Do you think I’m Tantai Wanrong, treating you like treasure, indulging you in everything?" Zhao Tianya was still like an unyielding wild horse, never displaying a gentle side in front of Ye Fan. Yet, this time, however she fussed, she sensed the Ye Fan now was different from before, with an added touch of arrogance and happiness.
"You’re certainly not her. She’s nowhere near as headstrong as you are, prickly like a hedgehog." Ye Fan said with a smile.
"Stop teasing me. Tell me, what’s the good news that’s made you so happy? Let me hear, so I can share in your joy..." Zhao Tianya’s eyes glanced at Ye Fan, although she acted as if she didn’t care, her sensitive inner self was eager to know what had happened.
"You’re quick-witted, nothing escapes you. To tell you the truth, I could, but you must express something first, otherwise I’ll keep quiet." Ye Fan teased Zhao Tianya, finding that keeping her in suspense was easier for her to comply.
"How annoying, always bullying me, trying every way to make me serve you. Fine, whatever you say, this time only." Zhao Tianya sounded impatient, seemingly disdainful of these matters.
"How rare, to have Zhao Tianya listen obediently." Ye Fan laughed heartily.
"Hurry up, or I’ll change my mind." Zhao Tianya emphasized her tone, desperately wanting to know what had happened.
"I defeated Nuwa and sealed Xuan Nu and Su Nu." As Ye Fan said this, his face was beaming with a smug smile, believing these achievements would compel the woman in front of him to be convinced.
"Really? You’re not tricking me, are you?" Zhao Tianya was stunned. Nuwa was an ancient goddess; few in the world could defeat her. Defeating Nuwa meant Ye Fan’s powers had reached the highest level. Even if Ye Fan truly defeated Nuwa, would Pan Gu and Fu Xi let Ye Fan go? Impossible, definitely impossible. Zhao Tianya was filled with doubts; she couldn’t believe Ye Fan could actually defeat Nuwa.
"Why would I lie to you? Whether it’s true or not, you’ll soon find out. Besides, when have I ever lied to you?" Ye Fan seemed a bit displeased, not expecting Zhao Tianya to doubt his abilities so much. However, he couldn’t entirely blame Zhao Tianya, as there had been some unfairness to her before.
"Alright, I believe you. I just didn’t expect your abilities to be so advanced now. In the past, I used to have to look up to you. Tell me, when will you help me cultivate?" Zhao Tianya still displayed her small temper, believing that displaying such temper wouldn’t make Ye Fan truly angry with her.
"First, make me something to eat as a reward. You were saying you’d listen to anything I say, and now you’re already going back on your word?" Ye Fan played along with Zhao Tianya’s little temper, also being playful.
"Alright, alright, I’ll fix you something to eat right away; I’m familiar with your many excuses and demands." Zhao Tianya actively wrapped her arm around Ye Fan’s, showing a much gentler side.
Ye Fan smiled without saying anything, finding this side of Zhao Tianya very rare. He knew that Zhao Tianya’s sudden change was not merely out of worship, but he understood a bit about what demands Zhao Tianya might have in the future.
When the two were together, there was always a certain feeling, a feeling that even Zhao Tianya herself couldn’t describe.
In fact, Ye Fan wanted to enhance his relationship with Zhao Tianya, but Zhao Tianya wouldn’t entirely yield to Ye Fan. Although their interactions still seemed very harmonized and hadn’t reached the point of breaking up, they hadn’t managed to be truly united.
Ye Fan said, "Tian Ya, there are things I must make clear to you. After tomorrow, many things will be different from before. The arrival of Heaven’s doom will bring changes between Heaven and Earth. I hope to take you away so you can live a more peaceful life!"
"You want me to live with you and those women around you, right?" The previously softened Zhao Tianya seemed very angry and said, "You better forget it. I absolutely will not live harmoniously with them, so you can drop this idea!"