This flower's power is incredibly potent. A single whiff can make one utterly addicted, and these two have fallen here, inhaling who knows how much.
Of course, the most terrifying aspect of this flower is that its effects are doubled for women.
One can only imagine the internal collapse the Yaochi Saintess must be experiencing right now, with no time to even react.
Yun Fan was also collapsing, blaming this woman for his predicament. He had no idea how he would control himself.
At this moment, Yun Fan cursed the Yaochi Saintess, "You crazy woman, you're finished now! Let's see who crumbles first!"
He never imagined such a terrifying flower existed within this secret realm.
The Yaochi Saintess remained silent, staring at Yun Fan with cold eyes.
Yun Fan declared, "So long!"
He would leave, no matter what. Otherwise, the deeper the poisoning, the harder it would be to resist. Strictly speaking, this wasn't really poisoning.
After all, how could such a pleasurable experience be considered poisoning?
However, just as Yun Fan was about to leave, the Yaochi Saintess blocked his path.
Indeed, the Yaochi Saintess's poison had taken effect. Her face flushed deeply, and the cold, murderous intent in her eyes gradually transformed into a tender warmth.
It even carried a hint of seduction.
It must have been difficult for her to exhibit such a demeanor.
Yun Fan smugly stated, "Beg me, and I'll stay to help you detoxify!"
Finally gaining the upper hand, Yun Fan couldn't resist gloating. But the Yaochi Saintess showed no sign of begging.
Instead, a length of silk flew from her sleeve, ensnaring him.
"Holy crap!"
This sudden ambush caught Yun Fan completely off guard.
However, his smugness didn't last long, because at this very moment, he also felt a subtle, intensifying sensation within him.
The more he tried to suppress it with his martial arts, the more fervent it became.
"If I die, I die! Even if I suffer a little, it's no matter!"
Yun Fan gritted his teeth and spoke.
The next moment, the increasingly uncontrollable Yaochi Saintess pushed him down into the flower patch.
But Yun Fan quickly turned the tables.
After all, in such matters, how could a man be passive!
It must be said, this was a fierce battle, lasting for well over an hour before it finally concluded.
An hour later, the surrounding flowers within several feet were flattened. The battle hadn't just been fierce; it had been brutal.
At this point, both of them gradually regained their senses.
Once they sobered up, the Yaochi Saintess moved to attack Yun Fan.
"Holy crap! You're a traitor!"
Yun Fan was startled. Shouldn't the Yaochi Saintess be nestled in his arms like a little bird now? After all, he was certain he had conquered her earlier.
He hadn't expected her to launch a killing blow!
At this moment, only killing intent filled the Yaochi Saintess's eyes, as if she regarded Yun Fan as a mere tool.
In his helplessness, Yun Fan could only flee. However, to prevent the Yaochi Saintess from pursuing him, he tore off a piece of her silk at this moment.
Then he left defiantly.
...
Confirming that the Yaochi Saintess wasn't chasing him, Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. How to describe this woman? She was the type to forget all about him once the deed was done.
At this moment, Yun Fan felt his pants were damp, with numerous water stains. If anyone saw, they would surely think he had urinated himself.
In reality, only he knew the water wasn't his.
After a brief tidying up, Yun Fan decided he had to leave the secret realm early. There was no other way; if he didn't, he would inevitably face the Yaochi Saintess's relentless pursuit.
Unfortunately, he couldn't defeat her yet, which made his situation even more dire.
However, at this moment, Yun Fan's heart leaped with joy, for no other reason than he had broken through to the peak of the Golden Core stage.
This surprise came quite unexpectedly.
He hadn't anticipated such a benefit, which far exceeded his expectations. Of course, in his opinion, simply engaging in such activities wouldn't yield such results.
It was definitely the effect of the Hehuan Flower. Fortunately, he had plucked one before leaving. Now, he toyed with the flower in his hand.
But he soon found himself bewildered, as he inadvertently caught the flower's fragrance again.
"Damn it..."
Yun Fan almost had a breakdown. Indeed, one shouldn't get too cocky. Of course, it wasn't entirely due to his cockiness.
It was because, in his joy over the breakthrough, he had forgotten the Hehuan Flower's potency.
While he could resist it for a while, if it wasn't resolved soon, it would act up, and he would be in danger alone.
In his helplessness, Yun Fan made a risky decision and returned to find the Yaochi.
As expected, shortly after turning back, he saw the Yaochi emerging from the sea of flowers. However, she looked quite dejected.
It seemed she had been crying. Yet, in Yun Fan's view, this was normal, considering what she had just experienced.
And all this while being poisoned.
Upon seeing Yun Fan return, the Yaochi was first taken aback, then filled with boundless rage.
She hadn't expected this guy to dare come back.
So, just as she was about to attack, Yun Fan blurted out, "Attack me! Even if you kill me, you can't change what happened!"
In an instant, the murderous Yaochi couldn't bring herself to strike. Even if she attacked again, Yun Fan would be severely injured.
But she was affected by Yun Fan's words.
Seeing this, Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. Inwardly, he had been on guard, and fortunately, the Yaochi hadn't attacked.
So, he continued, "I know I hurt you, but I'm also a victim. Therefore, we can be considered fellow sufferers!"
The Yaochi's heart was moved.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "Don't worry, I will take responsibility!"
He had no idea how many times he had uttered these damnable words.
The Yaochi's gaze turned cold. Since she and Yun Fan were destined enemies, these words struck her deeply.
Even in her anger, such a celestial maiden possessed an unparalleled beauty. Yun Fan felt a pang of heartache.
But for now, the urgent matter at hand was paramount, as he was on the verge of succumbing.
It was a pity that sweet talk couldn't sway the Yaochi, so Yun Fan had to find another way.
"Do you know why I came back?"
The Yaochi remained silent, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
Yun Fan then said, "Because I realized this poison hasn't been truly resolved, not even mine. Let alone yours, and you know this poison affects you twice as much!" Sudancw.com
"I can't bear to watch you die from the poison, so I came back, hoping you'll understand my intentions!"
At this moment, Yun Fan was gambling, betting that the Yaochi didn't fully understand the flower's effects.
In an instant, the Yaochi's heart trembled. If what happened earlier were to occur again, it would be worse than death for her.
However, at this moment, she coldly said, "Do you think I'd believe you?"
Indeed, she lived up to her reputation as a celestial maiden, not only beautiful but also possessing a voice that was melodious and ethereal.
This was the mark of someone detached from worldly affairs.
"So you can speak after all!"
Yun Fan was speechless. He had thought the Yaochi was mute. Her sudden utterance had startled him.
The Yaochi coldly replied, "Of course I can speak, I'm not a mute!"
"Then why didn't you speak earlier?"
Yun Fan was very speechless, suspecting the Yaochi was doing it on purpose.
"I didn't want to."
The Yaochi stated concisely.
Alright! Yun Fan couldn't refute this reason, so he asked the Yaochi, "Why did you kidnap them?"
The Yaochi then replied, "Because you and I are sworn enemies!"
"Sworn enemies? What do you mean?"
Yun Fan looked at her, confused.
She then explained, "Years ago, my master and your master had a bet. This bet was to settle their grievances through a decisive battle between you and me. Neither of them would admit defeat, believing their disciple was the superior one, hence the bet. Now, the date for the decisive battle between you and me has arrived, so I kidnapped them to force you to fight me in the small world!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan was somewhat speechless. Why should their issues and grudges be settled by him and the Yaochi?
"Alright! Even if this battle is inevitable, you didn't have to kidnap my people!"
Yun Fan was very speechless. All she had to do was notify him; there was no need to implicate innocent people.
The Yaochi said, "Given your cowardly nature, if I didn't kidnap them, would you have come to the small world obediently?"
"How am I a coward?"
Yun Fan felt his character had been insulted.
The Yaochi stated, "Let's not say anything more. After we leave the secret realm, I will fight you to the death!"
Then she turned to leave. However, before she departed, she reminded Yun Fan, "If you don't show up for the duel, they die!"
"Wait!"
Yun Fan stepped forward and said, "Even if we're to fight to the death, we should at least resolve the poison first!"
"My poison is already resolved!"
The Yaochi said disdainfully. She had carefully examined her body earlier and, upon confirming there were no abnormalities, had left.
Yun Fan then said, "That's not necessarily true! This flower isn't as simple as you think!"
With that, he took out the flower he had picked and brought it close to the Yaochi's nose.
In an instant, the Yaochi was furious. She had resolved it earlier, but now, just like Yun Fan, she was poisoned again.
Yun Fan smirked playfully, "I told you your poison wasn't resolved! You didn't believe me!"
"Despicable!"
The Yaochi roared with anger, "One day, I will tear you to shreds!"
"Let's not discuss that for now!"
Yun Fan calmly said, "How about we talk about how to detoxify now?"
Hearing this, the Yaochi almost died of anger. This time, she had been tricked by Yun Fan, while Yun Fan felt thoroughly pleased.
He had finally avenged the kidnapping of his women by the Yaochi, and he was extremely happy.
"Scoundrel!"
The Yaochi wished she could kill Yun Fan right then and there.
Yun Fan said triumphantly, "If you say it like that, then I'll leave!"
"You... you can't leave!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan turned back with satisfaction, "I knew you wouldn't bear to let me go!"
"Shut up!"
The Yaochi was extremely enraged at this moment. If earlier, her desire to fight Yun Fan was due to her master's agreement,
then now, for her own honor, she had to kill Yun Fan.
However, Yun Fan immediately shut his mouth. At this moment, he just wanted to detoxify and leave.
An hour later, Yun Fan left with ease. Unlike before, when he had fled in a panic, this time, his departure was composed.
Because he was certain the Yaochi was too exhausted to pursue him further. Moreover, he and the Yaochi had a duel scheduled, where the Yaochi intended to kill him in front of all the forces of the small world.
She would definitely not make a move now, which was why Yun Fan was completely at ease.
After leaving, Yun Fan resumed his bandit lifestyle.
Just then, Yun Fan sensed a killing intent approaching. The next moment, he was immediately ambushed.
Yun Fan dodged instantly, evading the opponent's sneak attack.
The assailant was Liu Ziming.
Liu Ziming sneered, "Kid, hand over all your resources, and I might spare your life!"
Yun Fan was speechless. He was always the one robbing others, and now, for the first time, he was being robbed.
He had already disliked this guy, and now, it turned out to be a case of meeting a foe on a narrow path.
He calmly replied, "Alright! But that remains to be seen if you have the ability!"
Hearing this, Liu Ziming scoffed, "It seems you're determined to die?"
"I don't think you can kill me!"
Yun Fan said calmly.
The opponent's strength was considerable. Before his breakthrough to the peak of Golden Core, he might not have been a match for him. But now that he had broken through to Golden Core, he was confident he could defeat him.
Even though Liu Ziming's rise had been astonishing, it was only by defeating such a person that he would feel a sense of accomplishment.
"Very well, if that's the case, then I shall send you on your way!"
At that moment, Liu Ziming suddenly attacked, unleashing immense power that surged towards Yun Fan.
Seeing this, Yun Fan remained unfazed, meeting the attack calmly. After all, he was also at the peak of Golden Core. This time, he would use Liu Ziming for practice.
"Slash!"
Liu Ziming's fighting spirit was ablaze. After unleashing his full power, his strength was indeed not to be underestimated. In Yun Fan's opinion, his strength far surpassed that of the Taichu Saint Son.
However, Yun Fan fought with composure, matching Liu Ziming blow for blow.
He was certain that even Liu Ziming was no match for the Yaochi. This unexpected encounter, at least, had benefited him.
He just didn't know if the Yaochi Saintess had also benefited.
If the Yaochi Saintess had gained benefits and advanced further, then he would truly be suppressed by her.
"Kid, you're not simple!"
Liu Ziming said, "You're definitely not an ordinary person!"
Among those who entered the secret realm, the strongest were limited, but Yun Fan did not belong to any of them.
Therefore, he believed Yun Fan was very extraordinary.
"Whether I am or not doesn't seem to concern you!"
Yun Fan said calmly.
Liu Ziming sneered, "It seems I'll have another prey!"
After entering the secret realm, he had killed many people and thus acquired a lot of resources. He had also discovered that the stronger the person, the more resources they possessed.
At this moment, in his eyes, Yun Fan was already a lamb to the slaughter.
The next moment, he attacked. Unlike his previous probing strike, this time, he unleashed his full combat power.
"Heaven's Punishment Secret Art!"
With a shout from Liu Ziming, his strength reached its peak. Around him, Yun Fan felt a peculiar curse.
So, the Heaven's Punishment Secret Art was a curse. It was truly miraculous, but Yun Fan didn't panic. He cautiously met the attack.
Just as he was about to engage in a decisive battle with Liu Ziming, a powerful force suddenly struck him from behind.
Caught off guard, Yun Fan was sent flying by this immense power.
The attacker was Ling Zhan of the Great Void Holy Land.
That being whose physical body was extremely powerful.
At this, Liu Ziming said to Ling Zhan, "You don't need to interfere. I can handle this kid alone!"
Indeed, the Holy Lands were very united, which was true. Of course, there were exceptions, such as the Wan Chu Holy Land and the Taichu Holy Land.
Ling Zhan replied, "You might not be able to handle him alone!"
"What?"
Liu Ziming asked, confused.
"Because I sense a demonic aura on him!"
"What?"
In an instant, Liu Ziming froze. But he quickly regained his senses. The reason the Great Void Holy Land had few disciples was because, a thousand years ago, they had been nearly wiped out by a demonic cultivator. As for why that cultivator harbored such intense hatred for the Great Void Holy Land, the reason, although a secret, was known to many. The Great Void Holy Land had indeed acted dishonorably.
Back then, that cultivator had left behind a drop of demonic blood, which the Great Void Holy Land had studied for generations, hence their strong sensitivity to demonic energy.
What shocked Yun Fan was that when Ling Zhan unleashed his power, he actually felt a faint, almost negligible trace of demonic blood within Ling Zhan.