Just as the Emperor arrived before Yun Fan's flying boat, Yun Fan unfurled the Mysterious Truth, enveloping the Emperor's divine soul.
"Not good!"
The Emperor's expression changed. Even Pangu reacted, realizing with surprise that Yun Fan possessed the Mysterious Truth.
The Emperor attempted to resist, but Yun Fan activated his devouring power, utterly consuming the Emperor, leaving behind only a scroll.
This was the Mysterious Truth, remade by Yun Fan. Its bizarre power and nascent sentience had been purged. Now, it was filled solely with the demonic devouring force. Thus, calling it the Mysterious Truth was less fitting than simply the Demonic Truth. Even an immortal-level existence like the Emperor could not tear this scroll apart.
While potent, the scroll's effectiveness depended on the target being at their weakest. In a peak state, it would be useless. This was a drawback even Yun Fan could not fully control. Fortunately, the Emperor was at his weakest and caught off guard, allowing Yun Fan to succeed.
"Boy, you court death!"
Pangu was enraged. He had never expected such a powerful being as the Emperor to meet such an end, far beyond his prediction. Meanwhile, Yun Fan's strength had recovered after devouring the Emperor's divine soul.
He addressed Pangu, "Don't rush, it will soon be your turn!"
"You dare?"
Pangu rebuked Yun Fan, "You merely launched a surprise attack just now. Do you think you can succeed a second time?"
He knew Yun Fan was too dangerous. If they had not been manipulated by Yun Fan into infighting, they would have won long ago. Ultimately, the Emperor was lost, and Pangu himself was heavily wounded.
Yun Fan stated, "Pangu, I said I would settle all grievances today. Therefore, you cannot escape!"
Upon hearing this, Pangu coldly remarked, "Do you truly believe killing the Emperor will change the outcome? You are mistaken!"
Pangu roared, unleashing his divine power to elevate his strength to its absolute peak. However, this came at an immense cost, as he burned his divine soul force.
Yun Fan said, "Though you are strong, it is not impossible to fight!"
"You invite your own humiliation!"
Pangu snorted and swiftly charged at Yun Fan. Burning his divine soul might have been manageable in the past, with simple recovery being sufficient. But in this era, it was different. If Yun Fan was not dealt with swiftly and his divine soul force recovered, he would face the backlash of heavenly laws. Thus, he intended to instantly defeat Yun Fan.
"Boom!"
This strike was blocked by Yun Fan using the Demonic Truth, but the recoil nearly cost him half his life.
"Pfft!"
Yun Fan spat blood and calmly looked at Pangu.
"You can only use three such moves before you must stop. I have weathered your first strike. Come!"
Yun Fan stated coldly.
The next moment, Pangu unleashed his second move. This time, Yun Fan did not rely on the Demonic Truth for defense, knowing that even if he blocked it, the backlash would be fatal. He chose to engage Pangu directly.
"Wishful thinking!"
Pangu sneered and swiftly launched an attack, clashing with Yun Fan.
"Boom!"
Instantly, the earth trembled. Amidst the thunderous roar, Yun Fan was sent flying like a kite with a broken string. Pangu, at his peak, was simply too powerful. Even Yun Fan fighting with all his might was no match. All his strength was now completely depleted.
Pangu disdainfully remarked, "You are strong. To withstand my second strike in such a weakened state is remarkable. But that is all. Your end is nigh!"
Even though the laws of heaven and earth had begun to backlash, he paid it no mind, confident he could endure one more move. Gritting his teeth against the pain of the backlash, he prepared to finish Yun Fan.
"Must I truly fight desperately?"
Yun Fan was unsure if he could defeat Pangu. His strength, at the semi-immortal level, had been pushed to its limit. He too was at his wit's end.
"It is over!"
Pangu gathered another surge of power. However, just as he was about to strike, he was ambushed from behind, his divine soul slowly cracking. Combined with the backlash from heavenly laws, he was on the brink of death.
Pangu turned with all his remaining strength, only to see Nuwa.
"It's you!"
Pangu gave up resisting. Nuwa, concerned for Yun Fan, had rushed to his aid despite her own grievous injuries. She had arrived just in time to witness the scene. Fortunately, her intervention was swift, or the consequences would have been dire.
Nuwa said, "Indeed, it is I. Pangu, do you still intend to struggle?"
Pangu shook his head. "There is no need. I did not expect that you would be the one to end me, but at least it was not him!"
Clearly, Pangu had accepted his fate, adopting an indifferent demeanor. He had already lost to Yun Fan, so his greatest fear was dying at Yun Fan's hands. He was content to perish at Nuwa's.
"To die in the arms of the one I love is also a blessing!"
Pangu confessed romantically, "Junior Sister, since I cannot kill you, then let me die by your hand!"
Nuwa replied, "Senior Brother, rest in peace! As I have always said, I have never loved you. The only one I love is him!"
"It matters not!"
Pangu smiled. "As long as I love you, it is enough. Let me depart with this beautiful fondness. However, before I go, I must remind you, Master will not forgive you!"
"Although he has never appeared in millennia, he controls your every move from the shadows. If he acts, you will have no chance!"
"That is none of your concern!"
Nuwa stated, "I must avenge this!"
Pangu then vanished. Before his final moments, he said to Yun Fan, "In the end, you won."
After Pangu's demise, Yun Fan grasped his divine soul imprint, along with the Emperor's. Yun Fan believed he now possessed the qualifications to break through to immortality.
Nuwa urgently asked Yun Fan, "Husband, are you alright!"
This was undoubtedly the joy of surviving a great peril. Facing the assault of two immortal-level beings, everyone had believed Yun Fan was beyond saving. Yet, not only did he survive, but he also managed to eliminate both immortal-level existences. This power and aura rivaled his own from ten thousand years ago, with only a difference in realm and strength.
Yun Fan replied, "I'm fine. Although I nearly lost my life, at least I emerged victorious."
"Husband, I knew you were the most formidable!"
Nuwa told him, "However, our enemies are growing stronger. On the bizarre side, there are the First and Second Ancestors. On the God Realm side, there are the Three Pure Ones led by my Master. The road ahead will likely not be peaceful!"
Yun Fan comforted her, "Do not worry. Though they are the ultimate enemies, they are also our final adversaries in the God Realm. Once we deal with them, the cage should be broken!"
Yun Fan knew he could not afford to fail, for even stronger enemies awaited him, like Yao Xi. Ten thousand years had passed, and he had no idea what realm Yao Xi had reached. However, within the God Realm, resolving these individuals would bring true peace. Currently, any one of them possessed the power to easily kill him. Despite being immortal-level beings, it was clear that immortals varied in strength, and these individuals stood at the very pinnacle.
He then said, "I need to go into seclusion. But before I do, I need to trouble you with one matter, my lady."
"What need is there for so much formality between us?"
Nuwa asked Yun Fan, "What do you need me to do?"
Yun Fan replied, "I need you to seal the passage between the God Realm and the mortal realm, permanently."
"What?"
Nuwa was taken aback by Yun Fan's decision. Once sealed, it would mean Yun Fan could never see his loved ones and family in the mortal realm again, unless the laws of heaven and earth were perfected and used to reopen it. There seemed to be no other way.
Yun Fan explained, "I have a premonition that battles of this magnitude will first devastate the mortal realm. Therefore, I must do this. After I resolve them, I will find a way to reopen it."
For him, he did not want his loved ones in the mortal realm to suffer any unintended disaster. Thus, he decided to make this painful sacrifice, though he saw it as only a temporary separation. Currently, these individuals were indeed the most supreme beings. Even if he were to break through to immortality, he would likely be insignificant in their eyes. Yet, he had confidence he could return to his peak and challenge these peak powerhouses again. According to Nuwa's recollection, these were beings he had defeated ten thousand years ago. If he could do it then, his strength might be weaker now, but he believed that under the influence of the laws of heaven and earth, those strongest among them would also be relatively weaker.
Nuwa then said, "If that is your wish, I shall seal it. But are you sure you do not wish to see them one last time?"
Yun Fan was greatly tempted and yearned to return. But he knew he could not. If he brought the backlash of the laws to the mortal realm, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, he shook his head, "Let it be. I will return after I have thoroughly dealt with the enemies."
"Very well."
Nuwa understood Yun Fan's resolve. It was clear Yun Fan intended to cease struggling and persist.
"I will delve into the wilderness for my seclusion. If anything arises, simply summon me, and I can instantly arrive at the Demonic Hall."
"Alright."
Nuwa responded, "The next time we meet, I shall see you at your peak, and we shall battle in the mythological era again."
"Mm-hmm."