Grasping the Evil

Chapter 646: You Are My Servant, Bestowed the Name Dragon

Tan Longzi had a peculiar appearance, his frame was thin and exceptionally tall, with yellow eyebrows and no beard, and he walked barefoot.

He possessed the Yellow Dragon bloodline, but the level of his bloodline was not high, barely reaching the true blood level.

He suddenly made a move, using the Sleeve Universe Technique to obstruct Dao Kong, which greatly surprised Dao Kong.

Sleeve Universe is a divine skill that combines offense and defense; it can attack with sleeve wind to harm others or defend by collecting the enemy’s divine skills.

With just a flash of yellow light in Tan Longzi’s sleeve, the power of Dao Kong’s claw suddenly paused, and all the finger lights were mysteriously collected.

A mass of deep yellow fierce wind suddenly struck Dao Kong’s chest, and with one blow, it was as if ten thousand mountains had fallen. Even with Dao Kong’s strong physical defense, he was caught off guard and had several ribs broken by the gale.

He retreated ten thousand feet in the air to stabilize his body, each step backward shattering a piece of the void.

That deep yellow fierce wind was Tan Longzi’s life-long cultivated true gale, its power naturally extraordinary.

Ape Emperor Dao Kong had the cultivation of the Fracture Level Seven, and his physical defense had reached the Nirvana Level Seven Realm; theoretically, he should have been able to withstand that fierce wind.

However, Tan Longzi’s attack was too abrupt, catching Dao Kong off guard, resulting in him being injured by a single strike from Tan Longzi.

"Tan Longzi, how dare you oppose me for the sake of that insignificant Baimu!"

Dao Kong was furious, a flash of black light around him, and the broken bones reconnected and healed naturally.

This wasn’t the Starlight Healing Technique, but a limb regeneration divine skill possessed by cultivators above the Nirvana Fifth Heaven.

Though he suffered a small loss at Tan Longzi’s hands, his strength was above Tan Longzi’s, and he naturally felt no fear toward him.

"Hmph! How dare you call Baimu insignificant! Baimu is my master, how can I allow you to harm him!" Tan Longzi retorted with a cold smile.

As soon as he spoke, the tens of thousands of masters present were all shocked!

"What! Ancestor Baimu is actually Tan Longzi Senior’s master? This, this..." Many people were astounded by this news.

In the Demon World, although Tan Longzi wasn’t a Moksha Emperor, he was nonetheless a renowned figure, with cultivation at the Crumbled Void Seventh Layer, he was someone no one dared to underestimate.

Even some cultivators at the Fracture First or Second Realms would address him as Senior upon meeting him.

For someone of Tan Longzi’s status to serve Ning Fan as his master was simply unbelievable.

Moreover, Tan Longzi’s eyes did not display any expression of coercion; he was completely willing to be a servant.

Who exactly is Ning Fan that Tan Longzi would willingly serve him as his servant...

The entire North City of the Heavenly Origin fell into a deathly silence in an instant.

Even the Yuan Emperor, who was prepared to assist Ning Fan, withdrew his hand, quietly watching the scene unfolding.

"Tan Longzi, I have no intention of joking with you..."

Ape Emperor Dao Kong’s gaze darkened, he couldn’t believe that the dignified Fracture Level Seven Tan Longzi would run off to be a servant to a Fracture First Baimu.

This was simply too absurd!

Hex Shixiu’s eyes shook as well, equally unable to believe what he was witnessing.

Even as a Great Dao Successor of the Upper Realm Qiongdao Sect, he was only assigned a few Fracture Level Five servants by the sect.

He was merely the third successor of the Qiongdao Sect. Fracture Level Seven servants could only be owned by the Great Dao Successor.

"How could Baimu, with no apparent qualifications, manage to secure a Fracture Level Seven elder as his servant! I won’t believe it!"

It wasn’t just the Ape Emperor and Hex Shixiu who didn’t believe it; among the tens of thousands of cultivators present, who could believe such an absurd event.

Tan Longzi had no interest in explaining, suddenly kneeling on one knee, folding his fists towards Ning Fan, he spoke, "My name is Tan Longzi, with the demon name ’Barefoot Taoist’, but from today onwards, I am the master’s servant, and I seek a new name from the master. From today, I will follow the master, through life or death, cutting off the past!"

This scene left everyone dumbfounded.

Tan Longzi didn’t seem to be joking, did he?

The dignified old monster at the Crumbled Void Seventh Layer truly kneeled and surrendered himself to be a servant.

He was even willing to abandon his past renown to request a new name from Ning Fan.

He wasn’t joking, he truly wasn’t joking.

Tan Longzi actually pledged allegiance to Ning Fan!

"You are of the Yellow Dragon bloodline, hence I will grant you a new name. From this day forth, you shall be called Lilong, and your descendants will be the Lilong Clan!"

Lilong, the dragon servant of Fu Li.

No one knew just how excited Tan Longzi was at this moment.

From today, he shall be known as Lilong, the servant of Ning Fan!

Others might not know how formidable Ning Fan was, but he did.

He was the only one who remembered Ning Fan’s terrifying gaze.

He was also the only one within the Ascension Tower who knew that Ning Fan possessed Ancestral Demon Blood!

When Ning Fan cast a demon seal on him, he deliberately revealed his bloodline’s overpowering aura, specifically to earn his submission.

When confronted by the pressure of Ning Fan’s four drops of ancestral blood, Tan Longzi was completely stunned.

Ning Fan’s bloodline pressure was comparable to that of the Clan Leader of the True Dragon Clan in the Land of Demons!

Additionally, the nature of Ning Fan’s demon blood was something Tan Longzi had never seen before; it was exceedingly powerful, as if it ruled over all demons.

Although this blood bore corrupt fortune and evil demonic thoughts, it nonetheless carried an air of supreme arrogance.

That was the arrogance of once overseeing the Heavenly Dao and dominating all living things!

A bloodline such as this seemed infinitely more noble than True Dragon blood.

Ning Fan further extracted a tiny wisp of Fu Li ancestor blood to bestow upon Tan Longzi, aiding him in improving his bloodline.

Even though it was merely a wisp, it significantly increased the concentration of Tan Longzi’s original Yellow Dragon bloodline.

Having received the Fu Li’s blood, that bloodline was no longer suitable to be called the Yellow Dragon blood.

Regardless of Ning Fan’s relatively low cultivation, his divine skills were astonishing, and his identity as a demon ancestor who granted Tan Longzi bloodline.

To serve such an individual, Tan Longzi naturally felt no sense of grievance; on the contrary, he felt pride.

He firmly believed that as long as he followed Ning Fan in this life, he could undoubtedly rewrite his destiny.

"Thank you, Master, for granting the name. From this day forth, I shall be called Lilong! In the future, I will establish the Lilong Clan and assist Master in conquering the world!"

"Rise."

"Yes!"

Tan Longzi... no, Lilong respectfully rose and stood by Ning Fan’s side, glaring at Ape Emperor Dao Kong with a fierce gaze.

Though he was slightly weaker than Dao Kong, with his presence, Dao Kong could not harm Ning Fan by a fraction.

Ape Emperor Dao Kong’s face was extremely sullen, and he looked at Ning Fan with deep apprehension, speculating fervently.

"Could this boy already be of the True Spirit Race of the Four Heavens!"

In Dao Kong’s view, only by having the identity of a cultivator from the Four Heavens could Ning Fan have the qualifications to take Lilong as a servant.

Such speculation also arose in the minds of many present.

Dao Kong was indecisive, though he wasn’t afraid of Lilong, he began to worry about the enormous background that might stand behind Ning Fan...

If Ning Fan truly possessed an immense background, offending him over a mere disciple seemed somewhat unwise.

"Ape Emperor! Baimu is a distinguished guest of my Earth Yuan Palace, I will not stand by idly if he is in trouble; if he is harmed, the Old Yuan Emperor will not let it go!"

The Yuan Emperor stood with hands behind his back, his gaze stern and resolute.

As Ning Fan was so important to the Old Yuan Emperor, he would exhaust the resources of the Earth Yuan Palace to ensure Ning Fan’s safety, even if it meant going to war with the Ape Palace!

The Yuan Emperor was also speculating whether Ning Fan might have established ties with a major family in the Four Heavens.

Regardless of whether the speculation was true, he had decided to protect Ning Fan, if only for the sake of healing the Old Yuan Emperor, even if that meant going to war with the Ape Palace!

"Even the Earth Yuan Palace wants to protect this boy..."

Upon hearing the Old Yuan Emperor’s name, Dao Kong’s gaze grew even darker and more ominous.

If it’s to deal with Ning Fan, completely turning against the Yuan Emperor Palace seems a bit too much of a loss.

Although Dao Kong acts wildly and domineering, he’s not a fool. He won’t openly become enemies with the Yuan Emperor Palace and offend the forces backed by a rogue devil.

He suspects Ning Fan’s identity to be esteemed, so he is even more reluctant to make a move easily.

Dao Kong’s eyes flickered. Although his expression was ugly, he had made up his mind.

"Let’s go!"

Dao Kong’s eyes were cold as he turned and flew back to the northern high platform, face livid as he left with hundreds of experts driving the monster clouds.

His departure brought a sigh of relief to countless people, even the Fox Emperor and Qing Emperor showed a slight relaxation in their expressions.

The fierce reputation of Ape Emperor Dao Kong was too great.

If this place wasn’t the Yuan Emperor Palace, but some slightly weaker demon palace; if Ning Fan didn’t have that dragon servant, how would Dao Kong bow to anyone, how would he willingly retreat?

"Damn it, that Baimu actually has the Yuan Emperor Palace as his backup and even has Tan Longzi as a servant. How will I ever get my hands on such a perfect Cauldron Furnace..."

The Serpent Emperor’s old face tightened, feeling very discontent.

Even Ape Emperor Dao Kong had to bow to the Yuan Emperor Palace; how could she dare to go against the esteemed guests of the Yuan Emperor Palace?

Especially with Tan Longzi, an old monster at the Crumbled Void Seventh Layer, accompanying Ning Fan; the Serpent Emperor dared not easily provoke them.

"This matter must be considered at length," the Serpent Emperor murmured unwillingly.

The Ascension Tower competition ended with such a shocking result.

Ape Emperor came with great momentum but left with a despondent look.

Ning Fan entered the tower without fame, but left with his name resounding through the world.

The Ascension Tower competition had ended just half a day ago, but Ancestor Baimu’s name had already been spread through the Demon World using various secret techniques.

Moreover, it had been revealed that Ning Fan had cultivated Lifedeath Dao Light.

The moment this news broke out, the rogue devils of the Crimson Hall and the Fox Hall were equally moved.

It was revealed that all the masters inside the Ascension Tower once fainted mysteriously, possibly related to Ning Fan.

Someone reported to the Yuan Emperor Palace that Ning Fan had killed four Void Refinement experts inside the Ascension Tower.

These reports made the Old Yuan Emperor laugh heartily, ordering them to be ignored.

"This Baimu is a remarkable junior, and according to the little girl from Purple Cuckoo, he can even aid me in healing. Haha, it seems I was quite foresight in lending him the Yuan Emperor Jade. With this good relationship, he should help me heal... Ah, this troublesome injury..."

In the Demon River Palace, a group of female cultivators from the White Feather Clan heard various news about Ning Fan and were all stunned, their soft lips slightly parted in surprise.

Their Ancestor Baimu turned out to be a mighty Fragmentation old monster and even took the infamous Barefoot Taoist as his servant. This... this was simply unimaginable!

"With the Ancestor’s renowned status, being a concubine for him wouldn’t be a disgrace to us sisters," a smiling young girl from the White Feather Clan remarked.

"Tch, what kind of person is the Ancestor? With his status, what cultivation level women wouldn’t he have? How would he possibly take a liking to us?" one girl lamented.

Huayu sat in her room, lips pressed together, her pretty face flushed red.

Yesterday, she intended to offer herself to protect the other women, yet was knocked unconscious by Ning Fan.

When she awoke, she found herself lying on Ning Fan’s bed, covered with a thin blanket.

Her chastity remained, her clothes were undisturbed, with no signs of violation.

She still remembered Ning Fan’s promise before she fainted.

As for the women of the White Feather Clan, he wouldn’t touch a single one, reassuring her.

"He is not a lecher, not the vile person of ill repute that others say he is... He is a revered Fragmentation cultivator, a figure of fame in the Demon World." Huayu’s eyes showed admiration.

In the great hall, the little demoness looked at Ning Fan as if he were a monster, then at Li Dragon behind Ning Fan.

She had guessed countless outcomes of the competition, but never that Ning Fan would make a name for himself in the Demon World in this way within a day.

"Li Dragon greets the mistress!"

Li Dragon clasped his fists and bowed to the little demoness. Having recognized Ning Fan as his master, he would have no regrets.

Though the little demoness’ cultivation seemed weak, only Harmonious Spirit level, her identity was Ning Fan’s Dao companion, so Li Dragon certainly dared not show any disrespect.

"Hehe, what did you call me? Call me again." The little demoness giggled, seemingly very pleased with Li Dragon’s address.

"Li Dragon greets the mistress!"

"Call me again."

"Li Dragon greets the mistress."

"Call me again."

"... Li Dragon greets the mistress."

The little demoness was very satisfied with being called ’mistress’ and said to Ning Fan with a hint of playfulness, "Husband, this servant you accepted is so amusing, let me play with him for a few days."

"No way!"

Ning Fan rubbed his forehead. Although Li Dragon was his servant in name, he was once a figure who shook the world in the Demon World.

Li Dragon had his dignity; even as a servant, he couldn’t be handed over to the little demoness for her whims.

"Li Dragon, I have a task for you. There are still three days before the Dragon Fishing Assembly. Within these three days, head to the nearby Demon Sea and acquire all medicines and heavenly treasures that can repair the Spirit. Don’t worry about the lack of immortal jade."

Ning Fan took out a storage pouch and handed it to Li Dragon. It contained approximately one trillion immortal jade.

Li Dragon glanced at the storage pouch, roughly counted the number of immortal jade, and was startled. He didn’t question why Ning Fan, a devil cultivator, needed items to repair the Spirit.

"I shall complete the task!"

Li Dragon clasped his fists, shimmered, and disappeared without a trace.

Ning Fan, having assigned Li Dragon the task, returned to his room to prepare for refining the Yuan Cleansing Pill.

For winning the first-level cave mansion, he was to be rewarded with one Yuan Cleansing Pill.

But the Yuan Emperor had sent ten Yuan Cleansing Pills, precisely a whole bottle.

The extras were naturally meant as a gesture of goodwill towards Ning Fan.

Ning Fan accepted them without pretense.

There were three days left before the start of the Dragon Fishing Assembly, during which he decided to refine the Yuan Cleansing Pills first to enhance his spirit sense cultivation.

Afterwards, he would visit the Upper Nine Pavilion to retrieve his fishing rod and find an opportunity to return the Yuan Emperor Jade to the Old Yuan Emperor.

"I wonder if taking ten Yuan Cleansing Pills will allow my spirit sense to break through to the Second Heavenly Layer of the Void Fragmentation Realm in one go!"

...

In the Northern Demon Sea, on an extremely desolate sea area, there was an unremarkable demon island.

At the foot of the small peak on the island, a cave mansion was carved out.

In front of the cave’s entrance, numerous white bones, all from women, were scattered.

Inside the cave mansion sat a sinister and emaciated middle-aged man, as skinny as a skeleton.

His eyes gleamed with a greenish sinister light, dazzling like the sun.

He picked up an intelligence jade scroll from a half-eaten woman’s corpse beside him.

Gazing at the intelligence in the jade, the sinister middle-aged man sneered.

"He is not Baimu!"

Suddenly, the sinister middle-aged man exuded an aura of the Second Heavenly Layer of Void Fragmentation!

"If the Star Stones of my White Feather Clan are swallowed separately, they can only help people comprehend the Starlight Healing Technique to increase star power. But if all ten Star Stones are placed together and arranged in a certain pattern, they can obtain the Star of Cultivation technique passed down from generations to generations by the White Feather Clan ancestors!"

"This person helped me kill Clan Leader Xuan He, and I am grateful, but unfortunately, those White Feather Clan Star Stones do not belong to him. He can’t take them away! The Star Stones are mine!"

"These years, hiding in seclusion here, consuming women every day, I am no longer what I used to be. I won’t be hunted by just a Half-Step Void Refinement anymore."

"This time, I must enlist the help of demonic beasts to reclaim the Star Stones!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to Vanke’s website (vanke.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.vanke.com to read.)