In the cultivation secret chamber of the Liu family, Zhang Fan entered the Wuji Tower. While inscribing the Divine Body Technique, he also observed the changes in his inner world. The evolution of his inner world had exceeded his imagination. In just over two years, he had reached the late stage of the Kai Pi realm. It wouldn't be long before he reached the peak of the Kai Pi realm and then broke through to the Kai Pi realm.
One day in the outside world was a month in the Wuji Tower. Zhang Fan spent only three days inscribing a set of Divine Body Techniques. It was named the Azure Wood Divine Body Technique, a relatively ordinary set chosen by Zhang Fan from many Divine Body Techniques.
Although ordinary, it was still a Divine Body Technique. Cultivated to perfection, it could allow one to fight against Immortal Venerable level powerhouses. Zhang Fan believed that faced with such a temptation, the Pang family would definitely not bother Liu Muxian anymore.
When Zhang Fan handed the Divine Body Technique to Liu Chu, even with his Void Refining realm cultivation, his heart couldn't help but skip a beat. One should know 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 Technique, he roared with excitement, "Good, good! A Divine Body Technique is truly extraordinary. If it can be cultivated to perfection, what is there to fear from a Tribulation Transcending Immortal Venerable?"
Seeing her ancestor so agitated, Liu Muxian felt a sense of foreboding.
Just as he had predicted, after the Liu family Immortal King put away the Divine Body Technique, he waved his hand and sealed the entire courtyard space. His eyes fixed on Zhang Fan, his gaze scorching, "Young friend, you can even produce such a Divine Body Technique, proving you are indeed Xian'er's lifelong friend. But do you not know the principle that possession of treasure invites disaster?"
Zhang Fan stared at the Liu family Immortal King with a cold smile, "Does the Immortal King intend to pocket the Divine Body Technique for himself?"
"Faced with such a Divine Body Technique, I'm afraid no Dao Integration Immortal King would be unmoved. Xian'er, for the sake of our Liu family, this set of Divine Body Technique cannot be used for exchange anymore."
"As for your friend, since we have fallen out, I can only keep him here. However, since he is your lifelong friend, I will not kill him. I will imprison him forever in our Liu family and extract all the secrets he holds."
Hearing the Liu family Immortal King's words, Liu Muxian's expression changed drastically. It wasn't that he was worried for Zhang Fan, because he knew Zhang Fan's capabilities well. Even the combined forces of Immortal King Liuli and Immortal King Zhencang on the Star Battlefield couldn't keep Zhang Fan. How could an ancestor of the same Heavenly Origin realm pose a threat to Zhang Fan?
"I implore Ancestor not to be blinded by the Divine Body Technique, lest it bring disaster upon our Liu family!" Liu Muxian said to his ancestor with a somber tone.
"Haha, could it be that your friend comes from an immortal sect's imperial court and has an Immortal Emperor supporting him?" The Liu family Immortal King laughed wantonly, utterly disbelieving that such a powerful being would associate with Liu Muxian.
In his eyes, Zhang Fan, merely at the Kai Pi realm, could not cause any disturbance.
"I originally intended to help your Liu family out of consideration for Muxian. But since you old fool are so blind, there's no need for you to live." Zhang Fan said softly.
"Just you?" The Liu family Immortal King sneered dismissively.
"I cannot do it yet, but..." With a wave of his hand, a bald man appeared in the courtyard.
As the bald figure materialized in the courtyard, an incomparably vast imperial might permeated the entire star. Immortal King level powerhouses were alerted, and even the Lei Yan Star Domain Lord's eyes were filled with shock.
"An Immortal Venerable has descended upon the Lei Yan Star Domain?" The Lei Yan Immortal King quickly traced the aura, pinpointed its location, and then rapidly sped towards the Liu family's ancestral land.
"Immortal Venerable?" The Liu family Immortal King stared at the figure in disbelief, his heart filled with terror.
Powerful auras appeared above the Liu mansion, including the Lei Yan Immortal King. They quickly noticed the figure with a terrifying aura and all descended into the courtyard, bowing respectfully, "Greetings, Senior."
The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable was currently just a soul body, his physical body not yet materialized. Nourished within Zhang Fan's inner world, the power of this soul body had recovered more than half.
The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable ignored the Immortal Kings and instead turned his gaze to Zhang Fan, bowing slightly, "Evil Buddha greets Senior. May I ask why Senior summoned me?"
All the Immortal Kings held their breath, looking at Zhang Fan. What kind of person was he to be addressed as Senior by an Immortal Venerable?
However, judging by his aura, Zhang Fan was only at the Kai Pi realm, which puzzled them greatly, yet they dared not speak further.
"Kill him!"
Zhang Fan stared at the Liu family Immortal King and said coldly.
The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable nodded and turned to look at the Liu family Immortal King. However, with just one glance, the Liu family Immortal King was so terrified that his soul scattered and he immediately tore through space, attempting to escape.
Yet, he still underestimated the power of an Immortal Venerable. The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable had reached the Sovereign realm in his previous life, standing at the pinnacle of Immortal Venerables, just one step away from becoming an Immortal Emperor. Even as an incomplete soul body, his power was still beyond the grasp of a Dao Integration stage cultivator.
"Dao follows nature, Buddha's light illuminates all!" The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable did not attack. Instead, he clasped his hands together, his soul body radiating brilliantly. Dazzling Buddhist light spread outwards, and under the illumination of the Buddhist light, the Liu family Immortal King's Dao body began to slowly dissolve.
"Ah... Senior Zhang Fan, please spare my life!" The Liu family Immortal King cried out in pain. No matter what means he employed, he could not stop his descent into death. In just a few short breaths, a powerhouse of the Heavenly Origin realm perished, leaving the surrounding Immortal Kings with numb scalps.
Silence fell upon the courtyard, and all eyes turned to Zhang Fan, filled with awe.
"You've caused me trouble. Your soul body has also recovered by more than half. Observing your Dao, it seems you are only one step away from mastering the Heavenly Dao, aren't you?" Zhang Fan smiled and said to the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable.
"I still have to thank Senior for your guidance." The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable said with a kind and composed expression.
"Mm, you may return and continue your cultivation." Zhang Fan waved his hand and retracted the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable into his inner world, then turned his gaze to the gathered Immortal Kings.
"May I ask which of you is the Pang family's ancestor?"
"This junior, Pang Tuo, greets Senior." Hearing Zhang Fan's words, an elder in splendid robes within the crowd trembled inwardly and quickly stepped out, bowing to Zhang Fan.
"Liu Muxian is my friend. She does not wish to marry into your Pang family. Do you understand what I mean?" Zhang Fan said, looking at the elder.
"This junior understands. I will handle this matter immediately upon returning," the elder in splendid robes said, not daring to hesitate.
Zhang Fan nodded and, with a claw in the air, retrieved the Azure Wood Divine Body Technique. "This matter indeed puts the Liu family in your debt. I had prepared a set of Divine Body Techniques to repay this debt for Muxian, but that greedy Liu family Immortal King..."
To casually produce a set of Divine Body Techniques like this was astonishing, making many Immortal Kings in the courtyard curious about Zhang Fan's identity. Who was this person?
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