Chapter 295: Ren Yuzi Is Dead? A Shocking Revelation!
"Stasis!"
Just to be sure, Lin Fan once again activated the power of the Stasis Talisman with his spiritual energy. An invisible wave surged outward.
Ren Yuzi, who had just begun reacting and was about to mount a defense, immediately fell into another bizarre, frozen state!
High in the sky, the crimson Vermilion Bird vanished—replaced by a sea of profound fire that engulfed a thousand-zhang region of space, turning the sky into an inferno!
"AHHHH—Save me!"
A chilling scream pierced the flames.
One of Yuan Gate's Three Grand Elders, a mighty Reincarnation Stage powerhouse—Ren Yuzi—was incinerated in an instant by that apocalyptic sea of fire!
Even the space around him began to collapse, torn apart by spatial fissures so unstable no one dared approach!
Just as Ren Yuzi's nascent spirit was about to be consumed by the flames, a strange black light suddenly burst from it, forming a shield around his essence.
Lin Fan's eyes narrowed.
He immediately activated the power of the Spatial Ancestral Symbol, extended his hand, and sealed the nascent spirit into his palm.
At that very moment, the familiar system notification rang in Lin Fan's mind:
[Ding! You patted Ren Yuzi. Obtained: Mind Control Talisman x1!
Note: Can control the will of any target with lower cultivation than the host. Upon activation, they will serve you unconditionally!]
Lin Fan's expression remained calm. He didn't check the item just yet.
Instead, he stayed completely alert, ready to summon the Devouring Heavenly Corpse at any moment for defense.
The Vermilion Bird tattoo on his chest—gifted to him by the Vermilion King during his legacy trial—had been sealed with a full-power strike from a peak Reincarnation-level expert.
Ren Yuzi may have been a Reincarnation Stage cultivator too, but he was not on the Vermilion King's level.
If Ren Yuzi had truly gone all out, he might not have died so easily.
But Lin Fan had deliberately held back before, launching two half-hearted attacks to lull him into overconfidence.
That final Vermilion Bird?
Ren Yuzi had thought it was just a repeat of the previous one—and dropped his guard.
When Lin Fan finally released the Vermilion King's strike, he followed up with two consecutive uses of the Stasis Talisman, freezing Ren Yuzi in place.
The result?
Ren Yuzi died without even a proper resistance.
As for the black light that had shielded his nascent spirit… Lin Fan was fairly certain it was a demonic power.
All this took only a few seconds—though it felt much longer.
…
In the sky, the space still crackled with residual flame as it slowly began to mend itself.
All of Annihilation City fell silent.
No one dared to breathe too loudly.
They all stared blankly at the youthful figure floating in the sky, his face slightly pale.
And then, the realization struck:
One of Yuan Gate's Three Grand Elders—Ren Yuzi, a Reincarnation Stage expert—was dead.
The very balance of the Eastern Xuan Region… had been upended.
…
Above, Xiao Diao, Lin Dong, and Xiao Yan—who had just taken to the air—froze in midflight.
Their eyes were filled with utter disbelief.
"Holy—he really did it…"
Xiao Diao couldn't even finish his curse. His face twitched with shock.
Lin Dong and Xiao Yan didn't speak, but their awe—and joy—was written across their faces.
Farther below, Ying Huanhuan, her long hair and glowing eyes still ice-blue, suddenly let out a breath of relief.
The frost that had coated her aura slowly faded.
"I knew you wouldn't die like that," she whispered.
The Reincarnation Mark on her forehead gradually disappeared.
Beside her, Qingtan, who had been held back by Chen Kui, broke into a bright, tearful smile.
"He's okay… thank goodness…"
Chen Kui also stared at Lin Fan, unable to hide the shock in his own heart.
"Ren Yuzi… is dead…"
Back at the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace pavilion, the graceful elder woman leading their team trembled and whispered in disbelief.
Ling Qingzhu, still gazing at the pale but standing Lin Fan, couldn't help but feel her heart stir. Her eternally composed face cracked slightly—filled with awe.
Even she… couldn't remain calm after witnessing such a feat.
"Big Brother Lin Fan is so strong!"
Su Rou squealed in delight behind her, her large eyes gleaming with admiration.
"Once this news spreads, the Eastern Xuan Region will be in total chaos. But… that Lin Fan boy didn't rely solely on his own power to kill Ren Yuzi. How will he handle Tian Yuzi and Di Yuzi?"
The elder woman beside Ling Qingzhu murmured again, eyes heavy with concern.
Su Rou bit her lip and clenched her little fists. Her eyes reddened.
Then she whispered:
"Big Brother Lin Fan will figure it out. I believe in him!"
Ling Qingzhu looked at her—stubborn, emotional—and couldn't help but smile under her veil. She nodded slightly.
"That man always plans ahead… Maybe he really does have a way to deal with the other two."
"…You two…"
The elder woman sighed helplessly at the two girls beside her and shook her head.
…
On Dao Sect's side, the four Hall Masters were utterly speechless.
"Holy hell… this kid's a monster!"
Chen Zhen's voice trembled with disbelief.
Qi Lei, Mu Li, and Xia Yan were also stunned—equal parts amazed and overjoyed.
…
Everyone in Annihilation City—every single person—was stunned speechless by Lin Fan's feat.
Before, they had been shocked by Ying Huanhuan's Reincarnation Mark…
But now, Lin Fan had stolen the spotlight again by slaying a Reincarnation Stage powerhouse in a single strike.
Even those powerful beings hiding in the void, many of whom were Reincarnation-level themselves, were shaken.
Including:
Tian Yuzi,
Di Yuzi,
Ying Xuanzi (Dao Sect's master),
Bo Xuan of the Dark Palace…
All of them were momentarily struck silent.
Because Lin Fan had just killed someone on their level—in one blow.
…
"You little bastard… you deserve to die!"
At last, a thunderous roar filled with boundless killing intent ripped through the sky!
The crowd turned just in time to see space twist once more.
Two more figures slowly emerged.
One was draped in black robes, long black hair falling down his back. His hands were pale, but his face was smooth and handsome, with eyes like stars—piercing and cold.
The other wore a white robe, his appearance plain. But his eyes—one black, one white—seemed to swirl with Yin and Yang, exuding a mystical pressure.
The moment they appeared, all eyes were drawn to them.
"Tian Yuzi and Di Yuzi… Yuan Gate's other two Grand Elders… they've arrived."
A wave of gasps swept across Annihilation City.
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