Chapter 69: The Invincible Earth Spirit Pill

Chapter 69: Chapter 69: The Invincible Earth Spirit Pill

Chu Fan’s words, spoken almost entirely without emotion, immediately sent the crowd into an uproar.

"Has he gone mad? What right does a cripple like him have to say such things? Where does he get the audacity to think he can just barge into the Celestial Derivation Sect and leave with the Saint Heir’s wife?"

"He’s lost it, completely lost it. The number one prodigy of the Eastern Domain has fallen so far from grace that he’s even lost his mind."

"Damn it, this kid isn’t just arrogant. He’s got a death wish!"

"Sigh, what a shame. The former number one prodigy of the Eastern Domain... he used to be so tactful and smooth. How did he end up like this? The people from the Lingyun Sect are truly monsters."

"It is a shame. If it weren’t for that one incident, who could have imagined how far he might have gone on the path of Cultivation?"

"What’s the use of pity? Regardless of who he once was, daring to come here today and say such things means he’s a dead man walking."

"..."

Neither Chu Fan nor Yan Ying had noticed that Master Ni, who had vanished without a trace after obtaining a great treasure with them in the Divine Hall, was also seated among the guests.

Master Ni sat with his arms crossed, watching Chu Fan with a leisurely air. His face held none of the righteousness Chu Fan had only heard about through rumors. As he watched Chu Fan from dozens of yards away, his eyes filled with disdain and a hint of pity.

Yan Ying, meanwhile, was using her Spiritual Power to probe her surroundings, but her brow was tightly furrowed.

Because she had reached one conclusion: Chu Fan had no backup.

’How could he be so bold? He isn’t even at the Nascent Soul Realm!’

But Yan Ying also knew Chu Fan wasn’t an impulsive or reckless person, so she couldn’t understand what he was planning.

On the ceremonial platform, Shui Zebo was stunned by Chu Fan’s words. His gaze locked onto Chu Fan, his expression one of utter disbelief.

Hearing Chu Fan’s voice, tears streamed down Yun Xi’s face from beneath her bridal veil.

"Chu Fan, you good-for-nothing, are you looking to die?" Shui Yuntian roared.

"Lingyun Sword!" With a wave of his hand, the sword he had bonded with and nurtured with his own lifeblood back when he was a Saint Heir appeared in his grasp.

Before anyone could react, he darted forward and grabbed Yun Xi’s right hand.

"Insolence!" Luo Zefeng, who was standing closest, was the first to react. He formed his fingers into a claw and swiped down toward the top of Chu Fan’s skull.

Without even looking, Chu Fan flicked his Long Sword and dodged to the side, pulling Yun Xi along with him.

A wave of Sword Gang struck Luo Zefeng on the wrist, leaving behind a bloody gash.

Luo Zefeng landed on the ground in pain, staring at his wrist in astonishment.

He was a Martial Artist in the Divine Separation Realm, yet he had been wounded by Chu Fan’s Sword Gang?

"Chu Fan, I’m going to kill you and grind your bones to dust!" Shui Yuntian snapped to his senses and lunged toward Chu Fan.

After dodging the attack with a quick sidestep, Chu Fan spun around and slung Yun Xi onto his back.

"Hold on tight!"

"Chu Fan, you shouldn’t have come," Yun Xi choked out, her voice filled with worry and self-blame.

"I told you I would come, so I’m here. Don’t worry, I’ll get you out of here safely. Hold on tight."

Yun Xi didn’t believe Chu Fan could get them out of there alive.

But he had come for her. How could she not be moved?

’Is this what it means to share a single fate, to live and die as one?’

’Dying together with the man I love... it wouldn’t be so bad.’

At that thought, Yun Xi hugged Chu Fan’s neck tightly, resting her chin on his shoulder. Listening to his breathing, feeling his heartbeat—this was the first time in so many years she had been this close to him.

Just then, Shui Yuntian’s second attack arrived.

Inside Chu Fan’s body, the Earth Spirit Pill was taking effect, and his aura surged explosively.

For the first time, he experienced a power that felt as if he could shatter the void with a single punch.

He didn’t use the Lingyun Sword to counter Shui Yuntian’s attack. Instead, he kicked out, and an immense force slammed into Shui Yuntian, sending him flying backward uncontrollably.

Sensing the terrifying power of that blow, Shui Zebo shot into the air. He caught Shui Yuntian just before he could crash into the ornate dragon sculpture on the ridge of the Celestial Derivation Hall’s roof and brought him back to the ground.

"Kill them!" Shui Zebo ordered, his face livid.

Today, in front of everyone from the Eastern Domain Cultivation Realm, their Celestial Derivation Sect had been utterly and completely humiliated.

First, they had suffered a veiled humiliation at the hands of Yuan Muchun from the Red Blood Mansion.

And now, this Chu Fan dared to crash the wedding. Did everyone think the Celestial Derivation Sect was some kind of pushover?

In truth, his order was unnecessary. Dozens of Guards had already surrounded Chu Fan and begun their attack.

With Yun Xi on his back, Chu Fan’s movements were undoubtedly hindered.

However, thanks to the Earth Spirit Pill, his body was not only coursing with endless True Qi, but his Realm had also risen considerably, though he had no idea what level his current Combat Power was equivalent to.

But in his eyes, the Celestial Derivation Sect disciples swarming toward him were as fragile as clay dolls.

The Earth Spirit Pill’s effect would last for only one hour, after which he would be as powerless as an ordinary person with no Cultivation for half a month. He had to get Yun Xi out of there within that hour and flee as far as he could before it wore off.

Therefore, he had no time to waste; every move he made was a killing blow.

Python Shadow Four Swords, Third Technique. A red python shadow shot forth, as vast and peerless as a flood dragon. It spun, sweeping across the platform with devastating force. Dozens of Golden Core Realm disciples from the Celestial Derivation Sect were sent flying off the ceremonial stage, crashing into the crowd below without so much as touching Chu Fan or Yun Xi’s clothes.

Not a single one survived!

This single sword strike made everyone’s eyes go wide.

Even Yan Ying was in disbelief.

She had been with Chu Fan for nearly two months, and no one knew his Combat Power better than she did.

She knew this technique as well, but her execution of it was at least a hundred times weaker than the one Chu Fan had just unleashed.

More Celestial Derivation Sect disciples tried to rush forward but were stopped by several of the Sect’s Elders.

Luo Zefeng, being the closest, stepped forward to take on the responsibility. A Long Sword appeared in his hand, and he blocked Chu Fan’s path.

"Chu Fan, no wonder you had the guts to cause trouble at the Celestial Derivation Sect. It seems you’ve had some fortuitous encounters recently. But even if you possess heaven-defying abilities, you will die here today!"

Luo Zefeng said furiously.

"Who in the entire Eastern Domain doesn’t know of the feelings between Yun Xi and me? Let us leave today, and I will remember this kindness from the Celestial Derivation Sect. Otherwise, in my fight for survival, I will show no mercy."

Chu Fan knew that no matter what he said, the Celestial Derivation Sect would never let them go, but he said it anyway.

His words weren’t truly meant for the Celestial Derivation Sect, but for the other Cultivation Sects of the Eastern Domain who were in attendance.

As long as the others didn’t interfere, he was confident that the Earth Spirit Pill would allow him to escape safely with Yun Xi. But if anyone else got involved, he would be hopelessly bogged down. He was afraid one hour would not be nearly enough, and once the pill’s effects wore off, death would be the only outcome.

"Chu Fan, do you really think that’s possible?" Luo Zefeng roared. "What you’ve done today is a complete and utter humiliation to our Celestial Derivation Sect! If you don’t die, how can the Celestial Derivation Sect maintain its standing in the Eastern Domain?"

"Then there is nothing more to say. Let’s fight!"

"Broken Dreams, Falling Stars, Scattered Clouds!"

Of course, Chu Fan knew a fight was inevitable and held no illusions of a peaceful resolution. He had said what needed to be said, so there was no need for more pointless talk. He seized the initiative, and his first move was a deathblow.

Unleashed with the power of a cultivator at least three Great Realms above Golden Core Realm Perfection, the light condensed from the Sword Gang was even more dazzling than the midday sun.

A wave of pressure, the likes of which Luo Zefeng had never sensed before, descended from above.

Luo Zefeng’s legs trembled uncontrollably under this pressure. In disbelief, he wildly swung the Sword in his hand, trying to shred the oppressive force with the Sword Qi generated by his Divine Separation Realm Cultivation.

But it was all in vain.

Shui Zebo watched in astonishment as Chu Fan unleashed such a vast and stunningly beautiful sword strike. He hastily flew into the air and slashed out with his own sword, hoping to rescue Luo Zefeng.

But the Dream-Breaking Meteor Sword was not only brilliant, it was also incomparably swift. Before Shui Zebo’s Sword Aura could arrive, Chu Fan’s own Sword Aura pierced through Luo Zefeng’s chest...