Bai Xiaosu had left, and Mo Fan had no idea where he went.
But one thing was clear: this departure might be forever.
“Senior, I hope you’re still alive!”
“Rest assured, I will strive towards the path you envisioned!”
Mo Fan took a deep breath, standing up from the ground, then closed his eyes. A flood of information surged into his mind.
This information was passed to him by the White Tiger Holy King before he left.
The White Tiger Holy King hadn’t merely healed his wounds and stabilized his cultivation; more importantly, he had imparted a crucial piece of knowledge.
This could be called an inheritance!
This was also the main reason the White Tiger Holy King had stayed by his side.
Protecting him was one reason, but passing on this inheritance was equally significant.
At that moment, Mo Fan sensed someone approaching, followed by a familiar fragrance.
Recognizing the scent, he knew who had come.
“I didn’t expect the White Tiger Holy King to still be alive. No wonder you were so confident!”
Bai Yaoyao arrived beside Mo Fan, also looking in the direction Bai Xiaosu had gone, then glancing at the young man beside her, a hint of envy in her eyes.
“Why are you here?” Mo Fan asked instead of answering.
“I was worried about you, so I came.”
Bai Yaoyao shrugged, then smiled, “Good thing you’re not too badly hurt, or I really wouldn’t know what to do with those little demons.”
“Yaoyao, thank you!”
Mo Fan turned, looking at her earnestly.
“No need for thanks. Strictly speaking, I chose to stay by your side. Since I’m relying on your strength to cultivate, I naturally have to lend a hand when you’re in trouble.
I can’t just freeload off you, can I?” Bai Yaoyao laughed.
Mo Fan smiled, not lingering on the topic. Some things were best kept in the heart.
He knew that Bai Yaoyao’s swift arrival meant she hadn’t gone far, likely hiding nearby the whole time.
He also understood that if the White Tiger Holy King hadn’t intervened, it would have been Bai Yaoyao’s Water God Seal that saved him!
“What about my children at Blackwind Mountain?” Mo Fan changed the subject, asking.
“Don’t worry, they’re all fine!”
Bai Yaoyao spoke confidently, then added, “They’re probably at the Broken Temple Market by now.”
The Broken Temple Market?
Mo Fan was momentarily stunned but quickly understood.
The Broken Temple Market was indeed the best hiding place for now.
“What do you plan to do next?”
Bai Yaoyao looked at Mo Fan, analyzing, “That old guy Leiyu Zidian definitely won’t let this go!”
“No matter. After this encounter, he won’t dare act recklessly!”
“As long as it’s not that old guy himself, I fear no other demon cultivators!”
Mo Fan spoke gravely, then, as if remembering something, added, “But we still need to guard against the Leiyu Family!”
“What’s your plan?”
Bai Yaoyao turned to Mo Fan.
“I got some useful information from Leiyu Hai. Though the Leiyu Family is powerful, they can’t dominate the Fengming Mountain demon domain.
Blackwind Mountain has drawn enough attention this time, and it won’t be long before some great demons take notice.
Rather than waiting for Fengming Mountain’s wrath, it’s better to go to Fengming Mountain and confess my crimes!”
Mo Fan thought it over and shared his plan.
“You’re going to Fengming Mountain?”
Bai Yaoyao frowned, looking at Mo Fan in disbelief.
“Exactly!”
Mo Fan nodded, saying, “From what I know, aside from the Fire Phoenix Holy King, Fengming Mountain has three major forces: the Leiyu Family of Fenglei Mountain, the Bai Family of Baiyu Mountain, and the Zhan Family of Jinyu Mountain!
Though these three are all Demon Ancestor forces under the Fengming Mountain demon domain, they’re not on good terms and compete with each other, much like the three mountains of the Demon Spirit Mountain Range in the past.”
“So you plan to go to Fengming Mountain and align with either the Bai Family or the Zhan Family?”
Bai Yaoyao suddenly understood, grasping Mo Fan’s motive.
“Indeed!”
Mo Fan nodded, giving a wry smile, “What else can we do when Blackwind Mountain is so close to the Fengming Mountain demon domain?”
“Since we’ve provoked the Leiyu Family, we must prepare for their retaliation.
Though the White Tiger Holy King’s deterrence exists, Leiyu Zidian isn’t easily fooled. As a Demon Ancestor, if he figures things out, Blackwind Mountain will face utter destruction!”
If the White Tiger Holy King were still here, Mo Fan would have nothing to fear.
But the White Tiger Holy King was gone, perhaps forever, so Mo Fan had to think further ahead.
The White Tiger Holy King’s name might intimidate Leiyu Zidian for a while, but as he said, that was a Demon Ancestor.
Which Demon Ancestor wasn’t a cunning old fox?
Given time, the truth would come out.
If Mo Fan still lacked the strength to protect himself then, today’s scene would repeat, but with no one to save the day, and Blackwind Mountain would truly face annihilation!
So Mo Fan had to act while the White Tiger Holy King’s deterrence still held, going to Fengming Mountain to find a powerful backer!
From the earlier conversation between Leiyu Zidian and the White Tiger Holy King, Mo Fan had understood many things.
The most important was that Leiyu Chuan’s arrival was initially just to summon Mo Fan to Fengming Mountain for duty. But for some reason, that guy flew into a rage and attacked, only to be intimidated by Bai Yaoyao’s Water God Seal and flee in disgrace.
Thus followed the subsequent events.
All this conflict stemmed from Leiyu Chuan’s selfish motives.
This was likely something even Leiyu Zidian was unaware of.
But regardless of the truth, Leiyu Chuan died at Blackwind Mountain, an undeniable fact, and as a Demon Ancestor, Leiyu Zidian wouldn’t let it go.
At this point, the truth mattered less.
But for Mo Fan, Leiyu Chuan’s motive was crucial!
If it was just for duty, then he indeed needed to make a trip to the Fengming Mountain demon domain. This would show his stance and make the great demons see him in a new light.
After all, having just clashed with the Leiyu Family, who would expect him to suddenly head to the Fengming Mountain demon domain?
“Going to Fengming Mountain and pledging allegiance to one of the families is indeed the best option for now, but it’s far too dangerous…”
Bai Yaoyao furrowed her brow, knowing full well what Mo Fan would face.
Though Fengming Mountain was a holy land for demons, for demon cultivators like them who had offended the Leiyu Family, it was like walking into a lion’s den, offering their heads on a platter.
“Don’t worry!”
“The most dangerous place is also the safest.”
“Out of respect for the White Tiger Holy King’s connection, they won’t let me die in Fengming Mountain, and the Fire Phoenix won’t allow it either!
Moreover, my going there will make the Leiyu Family the most nervous!”
Mo Fan suddenly laughed.
His laughter made Bai Yaoyao pause, but she soon smiled as well.
She understood the meaning behind Mo Fan’s words.
Before setting foot in Fengming Mountain, the Leiyu Family would be the greatest obstacle, but once there, they would ironically become Mo Fan’s protectors!
