Chapter 1971 - 1967: Nuwa Imprisoned
Ye Fan absolutely refused to cooperate with Nuwa, leaving her helpless. Despite her stubbornness, she knew it was unwise to confront Ye Fan head-on now, as this would bring no benefit to the ancient cultivators, and both Pan Gu and Fu Xi would certainly not allow her to do so.
"Hmph, so you’re refusing to cooperate?" Nuwa sneered.
Ye Fan said, "I have no reason to let you meet the Chosen One. Even if you do meet them, it wouldn’t affect the current situation in any way. You must understand, the Chosen One can only become the savior of the people under my cultivation. Why should I trust you?"
"Fine, human boy, you have guts. You dare to confront ancient cultivators as a mere human. Among all the humans I’ve encountered, you are the boldest. But unfortunately, you’ll surely die after the heavenly tribulation. When that time comes, I’ll make sure your death is miserable," Nuwa stated.
Ye Fan laughed and said, "Then I shall await it. At that time, who knows if it’ll be Nuwa you who dies, or me? But should you fall into my hands, I won’t let you die comfortably either. Between me and you ancient cultivators, there’s no reasoning left. We’ll settle things after the heavenly tribulation!"
Nuwa sneered again, seemingly wanting to continue threatening Ye Fan, but she knew it was meaningless. She turned away and vanished from the earth.
As Nuwa departed, Ye Fan felt turmoil within his body, his breath uneven, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. Despite being able to resist Nuwa, perhaps he angered her, as she secretly attacked Ye Fan before leaving, causing him some harm. Although the harm wasn’t fatal, it did cause changes in Ye Fan’s body.
After Ye Fan spat out the blood, Li Zhaojun and Min Shang came out as well. They walked up with concern, Li Zhaojun asked, "Ye Fan, are you alright?"
Ye Fan straightened up, looked in the direction where Nuwa left, and said, "I’m fine. I didn’t expect Nuwa to be so despicable. Knowing she can’t match me, she still resorts to a sneak attack. But it’s good, it let me see her true colors. I can only retaliate in my own way. Now I need to train... Zhaojun, once my training is complete, shall we finish what we started?"
"Yes." Li Zhaojun nodded, her gaze a mix of concern and joy, a complex expression. Yet considering Ye Fan’s injuries, she dared not think too much but promptly supported Ye Fan inside.
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Nuwa’s sneak attack on Ye Fan couldn’t be hidden from Pan Gu. When Nuwa returned to Pan Gu’s secret realm, thinking Pan Gu wouldn’t confront her, Pan Gu still came.
When Pan Gu arrived, Nuwa felt as if she had nowhere to escape. Pan Gu’s cultivation was far superior, leaving her no escape. Pan Gu’s attack directly targeted her, and Nuwa didn’t resist this time. She hoped Fu Xi would help her, but unfortunately, Fu Xi didn’t lend aid.
"Pfft!" Nuwa spat out a mouthful of blood herself.
Pan Gu landed on the ground, followed by Nuwa descending from the air. Nuwa’s injuries were severe, yet she was unwilling to accept defeat. She thought her defensive powers could withstand Pan Gu’s attack, but realized her cultivation was far below his. Fu Xi stood behind Pan Gu, merely watching without assisting.
"I warned you not to interfere with Ye Fan’s cultivation. Why didn’t you listen?" Pan Gu reproached harshly after landing.
Nuwa remained on the ground, clutching her chest, and responded coldly, "What I do to Ye Fan seems unrelated to you. I’ve never said I need to obey you; it’s just your wishful thinking. Fu Xi, I’m disappointed in you. You actually support this man who attacked me, yet you don’t help me?"
Pan Gu appeared very angry, closing his eyes as if preparing for another attack on Nuwa. Meanwhile, Fu Xi spoke in a calm tone, "It’s not about helping anyone, but helping the order. If it’s the order I deem right, I won’t interfere. Meeting Ye Fan may not have been wrong, but hurting him was entirely your mistake. Wrongdoing demands punishment. Do you expect me to assist you without supporting justice?"
Nuwa spat out another mouthful of blood, her heart still stubborn, as the man she loved didn’t help her, and the arrogant man even wanted to kill her, making her very exasperated.
Nuwa herself harbored ambition, and now she realized, not only Ye Fan but even Pan Gu’s might was insurmountable.
"Nuwa, do you admit your mistake? If you vow not to interfere with Ye Fan’s matters and never see him again, I will spare you. I need your promise now!" Pan Gu demanded.
"I won’t listen to you. You conspire together and expect my support? Ridiculous. I now act as I please. What can you do to me? Fu Xi, if you have the courage, help him kill me. If not, you better reconcile being a disgrace, and I’ll never see you again. You make me ashamed!"
"Say whatever you like." Fu Xi turned away, choosing not to look at Nuwa.
Pan Gu said, "Nuwa, I have given you a chance. Since you won’t choose it, you continue to oppose me. What I can do is imprison you until the heavenly tribulation arrives..."
After saying that, Pan Gu did not consult Nuwa or Fu Xi, directly raised his right hand, and the space-time around Nuwa seemed to detach. She found it difficult to break free, and ultimately, Nuwa was trapped in this space-time, her figure vanished as she entered a secret prison set by Pan Gu.
For Pan Gu, this was effortless, this method surprised Fu Xi.
"What, are you feeling sorry?" Pan Gu asked.
Fu Xi shook his head, saying, "It’s her fault, I don’t blame you. What you did is justified."
"But you still feel sorry, because you know Nuwa’s heart is always with you. Earlier, she didn’t resist because you were nearby. She felt resistance would trouble you," Pan Gu continued, "For such a woman, everything is for her man. She reminds me of ordinary humans, perhaps what she does is nobler than ordinary humans. Why aren’t you moved by it?"
Fu Xi said, "Because I act according to rules, not emotions, and she... is too driven by feelings."