"Does this sword have a problem?"
Yun Fan asked confusedly.
"I asked you where you got it from, I didn't say there was a problem!"
The Old Celestial Master urged again.
Yun Fan had no idea what his master was going crazy about, so he recounted everything that happened that day to the Old Celestial Master without missing a word.
In an instant, the Old Celestial Master's eyes went blank, and his expression was filled with worry.
"Master, what exactly is going on?"
Yun Fan asked doubtfully.
"Alas!"
The Old Celestial Master sighed, "This sword belongs to your Second Senior Sister!"
"That's great!"
Yun Fan said excitedly, "I didn't expect my Second Senior Sister to have saved my life without me realizing it. As expected, she's from our Ghost Valley, truly united!"
"United my ass!"
The Old Celestial Master said angrily, "Don't mention that unfilial disciple to me. Just thinking about her infuriates me!"
"Master, isn't it just because Second Senior Sister's cultivation has surpassed yours! What's there to be angry about?"
Yun Fan patiently persuaded him, "The newer waves push the older waves. Second Senior Sister has pushed you, the old wave, onto the beach. You should be gratified!"
This was how he understood it anyway.
But the Old Celestial Master glared at him, "Firstly, she hasn't surpassed me. She just thinks she has. Secondly, if that were the only reason, why would I be so petty as to get angry directly!"
"Then what is the reason?"
Yun Fan asked doubtfully.
The Old Celestial Master then explained the reason.
"She was my most accomplished disciple. However, during a dispute over our lineage, we clashed, and she was expelled from the sect!"
"Dispute over lineage?"
Yun Fan felt that things were getting serious.
"Exactly!"
The Old Celestial Master said angrily, "That unfilial disciple suggested merging the Ghost Valley sect into the Feng Chan Land. After all, with the strength of our Ghost Valley, merging into Feng Chan Land would be more than sufficient, and we would have the qualifications!"
"But you should know what kind of people are in the Feng Chan Land. They are a group of people who consider themselves superior. Even then, I wouldn't pay them much mind. But these people, to protect their status from being threatened, will kill without hesitation if anyone's strength endangers their existence!"
The Old Celestial Master said indignantly, "You must know that our Ghost Valley takes it upon itself to care for the world. How can we associate with such clowns!"
Yun Fan said, "In this regard, Second Senior Sister was a bit hasty. She might have intended to push Ghost Valley to its peak!"
"That's not for her to decide, who does she think she is!"
The Old Celestial Master said, "After I expelled her from the sect, she immediately joined the Feng Chan Land. Do you call that not being rebellious?"
"Perhaps Second Senior Sister had her own difficulties!"
In Yun Fan's opinion, Second Senior Sister was definitely not a bad person, otherwise, she wouldn't have saved him. Therefore, before understanding the reason, he wouldn't make any hasty judgments.
The Old Celestial Master said with disappointment, "Even now, you're still speaking up for her. Do you know you've gotten yourself into big trouble?"
"How have I gotten myself into big trouble?"
Yun Fan asked doubtfully, feeling rather confused.
The Old Celestial Master reminded him, "Because you took her sword!"
"Isn't that normal? Given the situation at the time, I couldn't just leave the sword there!"
In Yun Fan's opinion, this was just basic procedure.
"She was setting you up for entrapment, do you understand?"
Yun Fan became even more confused and asked the Old Celestial Master, "Master, I just want to know, what are the consequences of me taking Second Senior Sister's sword?"
"The consequences are huge!"
The Old Celestial Master said, "Because this sword is her token of love. Once she gives you this sword, it means you will become hers!"
These words made Yun Fan feel a little excited, but he quickly suppressed it, as he didn't want to provoke the old man further.
"It's just a sword, is it that serious?"
Yun Fan asked tentatively.
"Of course!"
The Old Celestial Master said angrily, "If you were with anyone else, I wouldn't interfere. But you absolutely cannot have any involvement with her!"
This was his warning to Yun Fan.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "Alright, Master, I understand!"
There was nothing he could do. If he didn't agree to the Old Celestial Master, he might explode. Therefore, at this moment, he appeared very calm.
"When you see her next time, return this sword!"
The Old Celestial Master said, "If you don't return it, and you end up together, she will seize the foundation of our Ghost Valley sect. I absolutely do not want to see such a thing happen!"
"Okay!"
Since their paths were different, Yun Fan decided to return the sword at this time. In his opinion, returning the sword wouldn't affect their sibling relationship.
He just didn't know that taking it was easy, but returning it wouldn't be so simple.
Afterward, he began to ask about his own problems.
"Master, I've entered the demonic path. They all call me a devil!"
Yun Fan said mournfully. The conflict with the Sacred Lands and the Feng Chan Land was entirely due to this identity.
He had almost become a public enemy.
But the Old Celestial Master showed no reaction upon hearing this. Instead, he said to Yun Fan, "I already knew. As long as you have the world in your heart, what does it matter if you enter the demonic path?"
"But in their eyes, demons are beings that bring harm to the world!"
Yun Fan said awkwardly.
"What harm to the world, that's all false!"
The Old Celestial Master said, "That incident a thousand years ago is an eternal shame for our Ghost Valley sect!"
"You know too?"
Yun Fan was shocked. He had once fallen into the abyss forbidden land and only had a general understanding of it, not the actual situation.
"Of course, I know!"
The Old Celestial Master said, "The demon realm expert from a thousand years ago was annihilated by our Ghost Valley sect's Heavenly Master. After that demon realm expert revealed the situation to the Heavenly Master before dying, the Heavenly Master, filled with remorse, chose to end his own life!"
"Master, what was he remorseful about?"
This was the question Yun Fan truly wanted to know.
The Old Celestial Master said, "Because although that demon realm expert was slandered as a demon, compared to the disgraceful deeds of the Feng Chan Land, he was undoubtedly a noble existence!"
"When China was in trouble, the Feng Chan Land chose to stand by and watch. The Sacred Lands chose to stand idly by. Only that demon realm expert stepped forward! He rescued China from peril!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was deeply moved. Years ago, the Angels targeted China, and that demon realm expert pursued them to the West, even destroying the Lord God.
It could be said that his actions were similar to those of that demon realm expert, only he wasn't as formidable as that predecessor.
Such a person who cared for the world should not be called a demon.
The Old Celestial Master said, "Back then, that Heavenly Master was in seclusion and didn't understand the outside situation, so he was deceived and committed that mistake! That's why I've always discouraged you from staying in Nanshan Village in seclusion and encouraged you to venture into the secular world. It's all to prevent you from being blinded and doing something you'll regret for life!"
Yun Fan finally understood his master's good intentions and felt immense guilt within himself. It was Ghost Valley that had wronged that demon realm expert.
Seeing that Yun Fan understood the principle, the Old Celestial Master continued, "I originally thought your physique wouldn't be exposed before you broke through to the Immortal Realm. I didn't expect it to be exposed, but it's alright, you survived, didn't you?"
Seeing that his master didn't seem to care about his demonic physique, Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "Don't worry, Master! If they want me dead, it won't be that easy!"
"Alright, stop bragging!"
The Old Celestial Master said, "Our Ghost Valley sect and the Feng Chan Land have always been at odds. Now, they are trying to use your physique to kill you. Therefore, in the future, the Feng Chan Land will only become our enemy!"
"I understand!"
Yun Fan nodded. There was no need to talk about the future; he was already locked in a life-or-death struggle with the Feng Chan Land.
At this moment, Yun Fan asked the Old Celestial Master, "Master, how many forces are there in the Feng Chan Land?"
Before, he had thought there was only one force in the Feng Chan Land, but it seemed now that it was definitely not that simple.
The forces within were undoubtedly complex.
The Old Celestial Master replied, "There are a total of four major forces. Shi Tianxing, who is pursuing you, belongs to the Shi family's force. And your Second Senior Sister... that unfilial disciple, comes from another force!"
He didn't elaborate further, possibly not wanting to put too much pressure on Yun Fan, which Yun Fan completely understood.
At this moment, he asked, "What is my Second Senior Sister's name?"
"Hmm?"
Seeing the displeased expression on the Old Celestial Master's face, Yun Fan didn't dare to say anything more.
The Old Celestial Master then said, "I will not go out for now. Let you fight with the younger generation of the Feng Chan Land!"
"I firmly believe that my disciples are no weaker than the younger generation disciples of the Feng Chan Land!"
Although he said this, Yun Fan was at a disadvantage. After all, he was only in his early twenties, while those prodigies were already in their thirties.
In terms of age, Yun Fan had no advantage whatsoever.
However, for Yun Fan, it didn't matter, as he would have to face them sooner or later.
"I understand what you mean, Master. Our Ghost Valley sect is not inferior to others, but Master, my cultivation level is not enough!"
Yun Fan explained his current situation, as he was facing a situation where one hero couldn't fend off many.
With his cultivation level lagging behind, it was truly a case of comparing oneself to others and feeling inadequate. He was frustrated with himself, so at this moment, he could only shamelessly seek help from his master.
The Old Celestial Master said, "Why are you worrying so much? I have prepared a great fortune for you!"
"That would be wonderful!"
Yun Fan said excitedly. He loved the fortunes his master bestowed upon him the most, as they always held special surprises.
The Old Celestial Master then said, "Deep within this Blood Prison Forbidden Land lies a 'Eye of the Blood Prison,' which can control souls and is extremely terrifying. If you can refine this Eye of the Blood Prison, you will be able to break through to the Nascent Soul stage!"
After all, the Nascent Soul realm is all about the soul, so in the Old Celestial Master's plan, this Eye of the Blood Prison was the best auxiliary item.
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan said with apprehension, "Master, how about you work a little harder and subdue this Eye of the Blood Prison directly and give it to me? Time is of the essence, after all!"
The Old Celestial Master was instantly furious. This unfilial disciple was even scheming against him, wanting him to work for free. It was absolutely impossible.
Therefore, he immediately refused, "The Nascent Soul stage is a special realm. I hope you can temper your soul during the process of subduing it. So, for your own good, I cannot help you!"
"Uh..."
If it were anyone else, they would have believed him, but Yun Fan would never believe it. His master saying this meant one thing: he had to handle his own affairs, and his master wouldn't clean up his mess.
This made Yun Fan extremely dejected. After all, he had helped his master repay several favors, so why would he be treated this way?
Fine, if he wanted something done, he had to do it himself. What could he do with such an unreliable master? He was also desperate!
Just then, the Old Celestial Master's expression changed, and he said, "Someone has arrived at the Blood Prison Forbidden Land!"
"What?"
Before Yun Fan could react, the Old Celestial Master said with great agitation, "She's here!"
"Who?"
Yun Fan asked doubtfully, secretly marveling at how powerful his master was. The distance from here to the outer perimeter of the Blood Prison Forbidden Land was at least a hundred miles.
He hadn't expected his master to sense someone entering from such a distance. Did that mean his master knew when he arrived?
Moreover, his master had stood by and watched him suffer?
Thinking of this, Yun Fan felt as though he had been adopted, though he was indeed adopted.
At this moment, the Old Celestial Master said with haste, "Not good, she's in danger!"
With that, he quickly got up and headed towards the outer perimeter.
"Master, wait for me!"
Yun Fan quickly followed. When they reached the outer perimeter of the Blood Prison Forbidden Land, Yun Fan understood why his master was so rushed. It turned out his mistress had arrived.
No wonder he was so worried. He finally understood what kind of person his master was. He claimed to have let go of this relationship, but his heart was filled with worry.
It had to be said, this was utterly hypocritical.
At this moment, the Holy Mistress of Yaochi, who was being troubled by killing intent, was moved when she saw the Old Celestial Master arrive and froze on the spot.
The Old Celestial Master seemed to feel guilty and didn't dare to look at her.
"Duan Qingyang, you're finally willing to see me, aren't you?"
The Holy Mistress of Yaochi's tears flowed freely. Years ago, when the Old Celestial Master entered the forbidden land, everyone thought she had set him up.
But only she knew that the Old Celestial Master didn't want to face her, which was why he had come to the Blood Prison Forbidden Land alone.
At this moment, the Old Celestial Master said awkwardly, "I'm sorry!"
"I don't want your apology!"
The Holy Mistress of Yaochi asked, "Duan Qingyang, I only want to ask you, do you still love me?"
"Love!"
The Old Celestial Master said with difficulty. Yun Fan found it somewhat amusing, never expecting his master to have such moments of self-contradiction. If only his phone hadn't broken, he would have recorded this scene.
However, in his opinion, the Holy Mistress of Yaochi wouldn't have come here without reason; she likely had something to discuss.
At this moment, the normally cold Holy Mistress of Yaochi suddenly blushed, "I knew you had me in your heart. In my eyes, you are still as handsome as ever!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was stunned. He suspected that the Holy Mistress of Yaochi might have a problem with her eyesight. His master and handsome were not at all related.
Perhaps this was a case of love making the lover blind.
At this moment, the Holy Mistress of Yaochi threw herself into the Old Celestial Master's arms, and the Old Celestial Master instinctively reached out to embrace her.
Seeing this, Yun Fan thought that his presence here was somewhat affecting the atmosphere, so he decided to withdraw and give the old couple some private space.
However, just as he was about to turn and leave, the Holy Mistress of Yaochi suddenly shouted, "Thief, don't run! You must restore my daughter's innocence!"
"Not good!"
Yun Fan's expression changed, as he now felt two killing intents locking onto him. One was from the Holy Mistress of Yaochi, and the other was from the Old Celestial Master.