Chapter 316: Declaring War on Holy Son Peak!

When Gu Fan saw Lin Yi again, he saw Lin Yi and Xiao Yaoyao appearing hand in hand.

Seeing this, Gu Fan rolled his eyes directly. There was no need to ask—he already understood what was going on.

“‘Brother Gu, Yaoyao and I have already agreed on a marriage alliance. As for the wedding date, we’ll need to discuss it with the sect and the City Lord.’”

Gu Fan waved his hand, clearly displeased by the overwhelming stench of romance between the two.

“‘Got it, got it. I won’t be attending the engagement banquet.’”

With that, he pointed a finger toward Xiao Yaoyao. A divine ring appeared and slowly floated into her hand.

“‘This is something I acquired after killing a disciple from the Void Sacred Realm in the Rift Battlefield. It can aid cultivation and nourish the divine soul. If you encounter an enemy at the Yang Spirit Realm, it can withstand two fatal strikes. Consider it a congratulatory gift!’”

Xiao Yaoyao was somewhat stunned by Gu Fan’s generosity and hastily declined:

“‘It’s too valuable—I can’t accept it. The steward said that anyone who could stay here had already given a gift…’”

Gu Fan, however, waved his hand and said:

“‘That one was for you. This one is for Lin Yi. That’s that.’”

Lin Yi didn’t stand on ceremony. Smiling, he had Xiao Yaoyao accept it.

Afterwards, he said to Xiao Yaoyao:

“‘I have something to discuss with Brother Gu. Yaoyao, you go back first—I’ll come find you later.’”

The young lady blushed and nodded, then left.

Lin Yi looked at Gu Fan and said:

“‘Brother Gu’s situation here—I had Yaoyao pretend not to know, and I didn’t say anything either. So among all those sent by the sect, no one knows you’re here.’”

Gu Fan nodded. That was for the best.

It would avoid unnecessary trouble.

“‘What are Brother Gu’s plans now?’”

“‘Naturally, to return to the Brahma God Sect and make the Holy Son kneel and beg for mercy.’”

Lin Yi nodded. “‘I’ll be heading back with the Zhu Family’s Old Ancestor and the others. Want to come along?’”

“‘No need. I’ll return slowly on my own. You all go ahead.’”

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Gu Fan smiled and said to Lin Yi:

“‘Once you’re back, do me a favor.’”

“‘What is it?’”

“‘Just spread the word that I, who was targeted by the Holy Son and trapped in the Rift Battlefield a year ago, am about to return. Tell the Holy Son to prepare himself in advance—for a fair battle at the Brahma God Sect!’”

“‘To determine not only superiority… but also life and death!’”

Lin Yi paused, then nodded.

He didn’t ask how confident Gu Fan was in defeating the Holy Son.

From the time they met in the Heavenly Evil Sect in the Lower Realm until now, Gu Fan had never been a reckless person.

Since he planned to do this, he must be absolutely confident.

“‘Alright, once I return, I’ll use all my connections to spread the news.’”

Gu Fan smiled, then turned and left the City Lord’s Residence.

Several days later, Lin Yi smoothly returned to the Brahma God Sect with the Zhu Family.

The very first thing he did after returning was spread the news of Gu Fan’s imminent return.

He also openly named the Holy Son in the challenge, declaring it would determine not only who was superior—but also who would live or die!

This news shocked the entire sect.

Who was the Holy Son? He had always been the object of admiration for nearly all disciples. Who dared to casually challenge him?

But over the past year, rumors had spread that in the Rift Battlefield, the Holy Son had been provoked by a disciple from Overlord Peak. Though the Holy Son had ultimately won, he failed to kill his opponent.

Later, he was repeatedly challenged by Fang Xue from Overlord Peak. Although the Holy Son emerged victorious each time, Fang Xue didn’t make it easy for him.

Now, yet another challenge had been issued.

Had the Holy Son grown weaker, or had more geniuses appeared recently?

These events stirred up heated discussion among the sect’s disciples.

“‘Lin Yi—isn’t he the rising star who recently made a name for himself in the sect? Though he’s said to come from one of the family clans.’”

“‘Family clans or the Ten Peaks, it’s all the same as long as you’re a disciple of the Brahma God Sect. But it seems he only made the announcement. The one actually challenging the Holy Son is someone called Gu Fan!’”

“‘Gu Fan… this name sounds a bit familiar!’”

Everyone discussed it, feeling the name was familiar, but no one could recall exactly who it was for a moment.

“‘I remember now! Gu Fan! That Gu Fan!’”

“‘Damn it, stop beating around the bush—if you know, then hurry up and say it!’”

“‘That ruthless guy who fought the Holy Son in the Rift Battlefield. Have you all forgotten?’”

“‘The one who, in the Primordial Yang Realm, challenged the Half-step Yang Spirit Realm Holy Son?’”

“‘That’s him. Not only did he survive, but now it looks like he’s found a way back from the Rift Battlefield to take revenge on the Holy Son.’”

“‘But I also heard about what happened back then. The Holy Son was indeed in the wrong…’”

“‘Shut up! Be careful who hears you…’”

As the crowd murmured, a group of disciples wearing the insignia of Holy Son Peak approached.

Among them, a youth with a gloomy expression looked at the crowd, then asked someone beside him:

“‘Is what they said true?’”

“‘Junior Brother Jiang, based on our current investigation, Lin Yi of the Zhu Family has admitted to spreading the news. It seems Gu Fan really is back.’”

Jiang Tianxin sneered and said:

“‘Just a mere Gu Fan. Anyone who didn’t know better might think the Brahma God Sect has changed hands.’”

With that, he strode off with large steps toward the distance.

“‘Spread the word. Senior Brother Holy Son is currently in secluded cultivation. If Gu Fan has what it takes, he can try getting past me first. Back then, my combat technique wasn’t yet perfected. Now, I’d like to see what right Gu Fan has to win against me!’”

Those behind him exchanged glances, then immediately responded:

“‘Yes, Junior Brother!’”

Jiang Tianxin’s face was cold, his expression dark.

Losing to Gu Fan back then was a knot he had never been able to untie.

Now that he had obtained vast resources on Holy Son Peak, his cultivation had already broken through to the mid-stage of the Yang Spirit Realm.

Meanwhile, Gu Fan had been trapped in the Rift Battlefield for an entire year.

In that year, Gu Fan likely only barely survived.

But Jiang Tianxin had continually advanced in realm—there was no reason he couldn’t defeat Gu Fan!

With that thought, the gloom in Jiang Tianxin’s heart vanished completely. He felt he was finally going to get his revenge!

Thus, half a day later, news spread that Holy Son Peak had agreed to the battle.

However, the one to face the challenge was not the Holy Son, but the second strongest disciple of Holy Son Peak—Jiang Tianxin!

Upon hearing the news, Lin Yi immediately responded, speaking across the sky within the Brahma God Sect:

“‘If Senior Brother Holy Son doesn’t dare to fight, then fine—but why send out a defeated subordinate to make a fool of himself?’”

Instantly, the disciples of the entire sect were thrown into frenzy. Was this really happening?

As one of the currently most popular prodigies in the sect, Lin Yi was known by all.

Now, with such a provocation, everyone waited to see how Holy Son Peak would respond.

Jiang Tianxin, upon hearing it, was so furious he nearly raised his fists for a duel with Lin Yi.

But at that moment, divine radiance burst forth from Holy Son Peak.

Then, a figure appeared above the Zhu Family, facing Lin Yi from afar.

However, the expected battle didn’t occur.

They saw the Holy Son, shrouded in divine light, speak coldly:

“‘Gu Fan is also one of my defeated subordinates.’”

Lin Yi sneered:

“‘You may be older by a few years, but now Brother Gu has successfully cultivated. Defeating you will be effortless!’”

The Holy Son didn’t get angry. He only chuckled lightly and said:

“‘Then I’m quite looking forward to it.’”

Lin Yi also responded with a cold laugh:

“‘Too bad you’re Brother Gu’s prey. Otherwise, in a little more time, I might have been the one to suppress you myself!’”

“‘Heh, Jiang Tianxin has been waiting a long time. If Gu Fan wants to battle me, let him first defeat Jiang Tianxin.’”

“‘Once Jiang Tianxin loses, I will naturally step in!’”

After speaking, the divine rainbow in the sky vanished, and the Holy Son’s figure disappeared as well.

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