"You have helped me immensely, saving me decades, even centuries, of time and allowing me to take the most difficult step. Since you wish to live another life, I can help you," Zhang Fan said.
"How can you help? I'm afraid even a Heavenly Dao realm expert cannot revive the remnant soul of a Celestial Venerable," the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable said.
"An expert of the Heavenly Dao realm cannot, but I can!" Zhang Fan stared at the remnant soul of the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable and continued, "My inner world has been fully constructed. When it fully evolves, it will be enough to recreate the cycle of reincarnation and let you live another life."
"What kind of world is that?" the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable asked.
"Go, and you will know," Zhang Fan said, ushering the remnant soul of the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable into his inner world.
Seeing the remnant soul of the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable disappear, the cultivators still comprehending the rules of the Dao on the stone platform could no longer sit still. One by one, they transformed into streams of light and rushed directly towards Zhang Fan.
Over a hundred Void Returning stage cultivators, belonging to the Nine Cliff Starfield and the Purple Firmament Starfield, were originally hostile factions. However, at this moment, their goal was remarkably unified. They surrounded Zhang Fan, their gazes filled with scrutiny and doubt.
"Little friend Zhang Fan, was that the remnant soul of the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable just now? Where did the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable go?" a white-haired elder from the Zi Shan family was the first to speak.
Zhang Fan nodded and said, "That was indeed the remnant soul of the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable. His Dao has been fully inherited by me, and I have sent him into reincarnation."
This statement immediately caused a stir among the cultivators. Their gazes towards Zhang Fan turned unfriendly. They had painstakingly comprehended the rules of the Dao on the stone platform, only to have this brat snatch the prize.
"The inheritance of a Celestial Venerable is not something a cultivator of the Origin Opening realm like you can possess. I advise you to hand it over willingly, otherwise, we will have no choice but to capture you and search your soul!" a Dao Source realm expert from the Nine Cliff Starfield spoke.
Upon hearing this, the cultivators from the Purple Firmament Starfield did not object. Although Zhang Fan was also a cultivator of the Purple Firmament Starfield, and before entering the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable's dojo, King Zhen Cang had instructed them to unite, in the face of the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable's Dao law inheritance, all of that was in vain.
If one could obtain the inheritance of a Celestial Venerable, what would a Celestial King be to fear?
"Hand it over?" Zhang Fan chuckled, his gaze sweeping across the group of Void Returning stage cultivators, and asked, "To whom should I hand it over? To you, or to them?"
"Little friend Zhang Fan is a cultivator of our Purple Firmament Starfield, so it should naturally be handed over to our Purple Firmament Starfield. If little friend Zhang Fan is willing, this old man can guarantee your safety!" a Dao Source realm expert from the Purple Firmament Starfield stepped forward and said in a low voice.
The atmosphere in the scene immediately became tense, with everyone filled with vigilance, ready to act at any moment. In contrast, Zhang Fan, at the center of the encirclement, appeared the most calm. After opening up his inner world, Zhang Fan's cultivation realm had undergone a earth-shattering transformation.
From now on, no matter where in this vast universe, he could go.
"Alright, you bunch of mediocre talents, none of you are qualified to receive the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable's Dao law inheritance. To bestow it upon you would be an insult to the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable, so there's no need for anyone to fight over it anymore," Zhang Fan said, his gaze sweeping over everyone with a faint smile.
"You are seeking death!" A Dao Source realm expert, who had long been unable to restrain himself, attacked directly. Rules intertwined on his palm, forming a colossal rule claw print that directly lunged towards Zhang Fan.
The power of Zhang Fan's inner world surged madly. He lightly flicked his finger, and an extremely brilliant sword light condensed at his fingertip, easily shattering the rule claw print and scattering it into a sky full of light.
"The Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable's Dao law inheritance is indeed extraordinary, to have allowed a cultivator of the Origin Opening realm like you to possess the power of the Dao Source realm. Let's all attack together and capture this brat! If we cannot capture him alive, we must kill him!" the Dao Source realm expert, whose attack was broken, roared.
"Stop them!" The cultivators of the Purple Firmament Starfield were also afraid that Zhang Fan would fall into the hands of the other party and they would gain nothing. Out of necessity, they could only attack the cultivators of the Nine Cliff Starfield. A melee ensued in the dojo.
Zhang Fan did not take the opportunity to escape. Instead, he watched with keen interest from the side. For a time, no one attacked him.
Suddenly, the space behind Zhang Fan rippled, and Zi Shan Kun Ming appeared behind him out of thin air, drawing a thread of space and slashing towards Zhang Fan.
With a thought, Zhang Fan vanished from his original position. When he reappeared, he was already in front of Zi Shan Kun Ming. He formed his fingers into a sword and made a casual swipe, easily cutting Zi Shan Kun Ming in half at the waist.
As his body reassembled, Zi Shan Kun Ming's face turned pale. Both his physical body and his soul had suffered severe injuries. He looked at Zhang Fan in disbelief, completely unable to comprehend why his spatial displacement technique had not produced any spatial fluctuations.
"Zi Shan Kun Ming, for the sake of Fairy Zi Ling, I can spare you this once. This sword strike is a small lesson. If you are ungrateful, today in the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable's dojo will be your burial ground," Zhang Fan said coldly to Zi Shan Kun Ming.
"Third Uncle!" Zi Shan Kun Ming was unwilling to accept this. He roared and called out to the white-haired elder. Seeing Zi Shan Kun Ming's weakened aura, the white-haired elder's expression also changed slightly.
He naturally knew that Zi Shan Kun Ming had ambushed Zhang Fan earlier, and it was he who had blocked the cultivators of the Nine Cliff Starfield, allowing Zi Shan Kun Ming to escape and have the opportunity to attack.
After all, this was a Celestial Venerable's inheritance. No matter how much pride a Void Returning stage cultivator had, they could not resist the temptation of a Celestial Venerable's inheritance.
The commotion here quickly attracted the attention of other cultivators. Several cultivators from the Zi Shan Starfield disengaged from the battle and also surrounded them.
Zhang Fan's gaze fell on the white-haired elder, and he asked, "Are you also going to attack me?"
The white-haired elder's gaze also turned cold and said, "In the face of a Celestial Venerable's inheritance, we are forced to act. If little friend is willing to hand it over, I am willing to pledge the reputation of the Zi Shan family to guarantee your life."
"Hahaha," Zhang Fan let out a wild laugh, his icy eyes filled with disdain. "A mere Zi Shan family, do I ever put it in my eyes? Since you also intend to intervene, then do not blame me for perishing here today."
Although Zhang Fan had some acquaintance with Zi Shan Ling Yue, Zhang Fan had already shown him respect by holding back against Zi Shan Kun Ming earlier. In any further conflict, Zhang Fan would no longer show any mercy.
"Attack!"
At this moment, there were a total of seven Origin Opening realm cultivators surrounding Zhang Fan. It was because the Purple Firmament Starfield had more cultivators entering the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable's dojo than the Nine Cliff Starfield that they were able to free up their hands to deal with Zhang Fan.
Zhang Fan casually beckoned, and a blood-red long sword appeared in his hand. He gently caressed the sword, a bloodthirsty smile appearing on his face. "Since your birth, you have never tasted the souls and blood of Void Returning stage cultivators. Today, in the Evil Buddha Celestial Venerable's dojo, you will feast to your heart's content!"