In the cultivation secret chamber of the Liu family, Zhang Fan entered the Wuji Tower. While inscribing the Divine Body Art, he also observed the changes within his internal world. The evolution of his internal world had surpassed his imagination. In over two years, he had reached the late stage of the Kai Pi realm and would soon reach the peak of Kai Pi realm before breaking through to the next level.
One day in the outside world was equivalent to one month inside the Wuji Tower. Zhang Fan spent only three days inscribing a set of Divine Body Art, named the Azure Wood Divine Body Art. This was a relatively ordinary Divine Body Art chosen by Zhang Fan from many others.
Although ordinary, it was still a Divine Body Art. If cultivated to its complete state, it could allow one to fight against Immortals Venerable level powerhouses. Zhang Fan believed that faced with such an immense temptation, the Pang family would absolutely cease to trouble Liu Muxian.
When Zhang Fan handed the Divine Body Art to Liu Chu, even with his Void Return realm cultivation, his heart skipped a beat. It was known that even the Domain Lord of their Lei Yan Star Domain might not possess such a divine art.
Upon hearing the news, the Liu family's Immortal King rushed over. After confirming the authenticity of this Divine Body Art, he laughed with great excitement, "Good, good! Divine Body Arts are truly extraordinary. If it can be cultivated to completion, what is there to fear from tribulation-crossing Immortal Venerables?"
Seeing her ancestor so agitated, Liu Muxian felt a premonition of something ominous.
As she had anticipated, after the Liu family's Immortal King secured the Divine Body Art, he waved his hand, sealing the entire courtyard space. His eyes fixed on Zhang Fan, his gaze burning with desire. "Young friend, you can even produce such a Divine Body Art, truly a lifelong friend to Xian'er. But do you not know the principle that possession of wealth invites trouble?"
Zhang Fan stared back at the Liu family's Immortal King with a cold smile. "Is the Immortal King planning to abscond with the Divine Body Art?"
"Faced with such a Divine Body Art, I doubt any Da He Immortal King would not be tempted. Xian'er, for the sake of our Liu family, this Divine Body Art cannot be exchanged."
"As for your friend, since relations have soured, I can only keep him here. However, since he is your lifelong friend, I will not kill him. I will imprison him in our Liu family forever and extract all the secrets from him."
Upon hearing the Liu family's Immortal King's words, Liu Muxian's expression changed drastically. It wasn't out of worry for Zhang Fan, as she knew Zhang Fan's capabilities. Even the combined might of the Glazed Immortal King and Zhen Cang Immortal King on the Star Battlefield could not keep Zhang Fan. How could an elder of the same Heavenly Derivation realm pose a threat to Zhang Fan?
"I implore you, Ancestor, do not let the Divine Body Art blind your judgment, lest you bring utter disaster upon our Liu family!" Liu Muxian said sternly, staring at her ancestor.
"Hahaha, could it be that your friend hails from an Immortal Sect Imperial Mansion and has an Immortal Emperor supporting him?" The Liu family's Immortal King laughed heartily, utterly disbelieving that such a powerful individual would associate with Liu Muxian.
In his eyes, Zhang Fan, merely at the Kai Pi realm, could not stir up any significant trouble.
"I originally intended to help your Liu family out of consideration for Muxian. However, since you old fool are so blind, there is no need for you to live anymore," Zhang Fan said softly.
"With just you?" the Liu family's Immortal King scoffed dismissively.
"I can't do it yet, but..." As Zhang Fan spoke, he waved his hand, and a bald figure appeared in the courtyard.
The moment this bald figure materialized in the courtyard, an immensely vast imperial might permeated the entire star. Immortal King level powerhouses were alerted, and even the Domain Lord of the Lei Yan Star Domain looked on with astonishment.
"An Immortal Venerable powerhouse has descended upon the Lei Yan Star Domain?" The Lei Yan Immortal King quickly pinpointed the source of the aura and hurried towards the Liu family's ancestral land.
"Immortal Venerable?" The Liu family's Immortal King stared at the figure in disbelief, his heart filled with terror.
Powerful auras appeared in the sky above the Liu manor, including the Lei Yan Immortal King who had also arrived. They quickly noticed the figure emanating a terrifying aura and descended into the courtyard, bowing respectfully. "Greetings, Senior."
The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable was currently only a soul body; his physical body had not yet manifested. After being nurtured within Zhang Fan's internal world, the power of this soul body had largely recovered.
The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable ignored the surrounding Immortal Kings and instead turned his gaze to Zhang Fan, bowing slightly. "Evil Buddha greets Senior. May I ask why you summoned me, Senior, and what are your commands?"
All the Immortal Kings held their breath, looking at Zhang Fan. Who was this person that an Immortal Venerable would address as Senior?
However, judging by his aura, Zhang Fan was merely at the Kai Pi realm, leaving them deeply perplexed yet hesitant to speak further.
"Kill him!"
Zhang Fan stared at the Liu family's Immortal King and spoke with chilling coldness.
The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable nodded and turned his gaze towards the Liu family's Immortal King. However, with just a single glance, the Liu family's Immortal King was utterly terrified and immediately tore through space, attempting to escape.
Yet, he had still underestimated the strength of an Immortal Venerable. The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable had reached the Sovereign realm in his lifetime, standing at the pinnacle of Immortal Venerables, just one step away from becoming an Immortal Emperor. Even as an incomplete soul body, his strength was still beyond the resistance of a Da He realm cultivator.
"Dao follows nature, Buddha's light shines everywhere!" The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable did not attack. He clasped his hands together, his soul body radiating brilliantly. Dazzling Buddhist light spread outwards, and under its illumination, the Dao body of the Liu family's Immortal King began to slowly dissolve.
"Ah... Senior Zhang Fan, please spare my life!" The Liu family's Immortal King wailed in agony. No matter what means he employed, he could not stop his descent into death. In a mere few breaths, a Heavenly Derivation realm powerhouse perished, leaving the numerous observing Immortal Kings with goosebumps.
The courtyard fell into silence, all eyes fixated on Zhang Fan, filled with awe.
"You have my thanks. Your soul body has also recovered significantly. Looking at your Daoist methods, it seems you are only one step away from mastering the Heavenly Dao?" Zhang Fan said with a smile, looking at the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable.
"I still have to thank Senior for your guidance," the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable replied with a gentle and unyielding expression.
"Mmm, you may return and continue your cultivation." Zhang Fan waved his hand, taking the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable back into his internal world, before turning his attention to the assembled Immortal Kings.
"May I ask, among these Immortal Kings, who is the ancestor of the Pang family?"
"This junior, Pang Tuo, pays respects to Senior." Hearing Zhang Fan's words, an elder in magnificent robes within the crowd trembled. He quickly stepped out from among them and bowed to Zhang Fan.
"Liu Muxian is my friend. She does not wish to marry into your Pang family. Do you understand my meaning?" Zhang Fan asked, staring at the elder.
"This junior understands. I will handle this matter immediately upon my return," the elder in magnificent robes replied, not daring to hesitate.
Zhang Fan nodded. With a claw strike from a distance, the Azure Wood Divine Body Art landed in his hand. "This matter is indeed a debt of gratitude the Liu family owes your Pang family. I had prepared a set of Divine Body Art to repay this favor on behalf of Muxian, but who knew that the Liu family's Immortal King was too greedy."
Casually producing a set of Divine Body Art, such a display was astonishing, filling many Immortal Kings in the courtyard with curiosity about Zhang Fan's identity. Who was this divine being?
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