Chapter 665: Ke Lan, Like a Statue

Gradually…

As they continued to advance, they could see remnants of past battles everywhere. Some were ancient, yet due to the lingering aura or bloodstains of powerful beings, even ordinary inanimate objects had gradually gained sentience.

"A fierce battle once took place here," Lin Fan said.

Long Shen (Dragon God) replied, "Indeed. Look at those shattered stones. Stained with the blood and aura of powerful beings, and nurtured over countless years, they've gradually gained sentience. They could become Stone Spirits, excellent materials for forging weapons."

The Pope wanted to show off his knowledge, but he couldn't get a word in edgewise. Lack of knowledge and expertise made him feel awkward.

The Evil Chicken stealthily peeked around.

Treasures!

He wanted them, but he couldn't be too obvious about it.

Ren Shen (Ginseng) patted the Evil Chicken's head and said, "Don't stare. We're looking for Ke Lan, looking for his daughter. These are just external possessions, nothing important."

The Evil Chicken felt something was off.

How did this guy know what I was thinking?

"Cluck, cluck!" The hen clucked twice, a pale rebuttal.

Now, tens of thousands of years had passed.

Ke Lan hadn't returned.

It seemed he had reached the depths and encountered some trouble.

Before long…

They traversed this battle-scarred region, venturing deeper and deeper. Long Shen felt he couldn't handle it anymore; he had sensed many terrifying auras.

If it were up to him, he wouldn't venture deeper so recklessly.

But Lin Fan was leading the way, domineering and utterly disregarding any danger.

"Fellow Daoists, please wait."

A voice called out.

Not far away, a group of strangers stood, resembling stars in the starry sky, dazzling and radiating brilliant light.

"Hello," Lin Fan greeted them with a smile.

The slightly odd greeting surprised the strangers.

Among this group, a woman seemed to be the leader. She possessed breathtaking beauty, exuding an otherworldly aura. Standing in the starry sky, she resembled a blooming lotus, dazzling and captivating.

"What a beautiful young lady," Lin Fan remarked.

His words immediately caused the people around the woman to chuckle. It wasn't that they disdained Lin Fan and his companions, but they had long grown accustomed to such reactions. Anyone who saw her reacted the same way.

"Thank you for the compliment," the woman replied with a smile.

Those who could reach this place were no ordinary beings. She stopped them because she noticed Ren Shen. This rare treasure was something she needed. Possessing spirituality, if refined properly, it could be used to create top-grade elixirs. She couldn't say for sure, but they would definitely have incredible effects.

"Who are you?" Lin Fan inquired.

He asked mainly because he needed to find his daughter and didn't want to interact too much with them. He didn't want to waste time; he just wanted to find his daughter as quickly as possible.

"We are from the Xuan Huang World. My name is Su Qianyun, and these are the current strongest cultivators of the Xuan Huang World. We've come here seeking opportunities for breakthroughs," Su Qianyun introduced herself and her companions.

"My name is Lin Fan. I'm going to the area ahead to find my daughter. These are my friends," Lin Fan replied.

Su Qianyun glanced at the people behind Lin Fan without saying much, but she took note of them. She could see through everyone's cultivation level, except for the young man in front of her, whose realm was unfathomable.

"Fellow Daoist, would you be interested in exchanging this ginseng?" Su Qianyun asked.

Upon hearing this, Ren Shen was startled. So there are people who recognize my worth! He had been wondering why no one had noticed his value. Now it seemed that those people were just too ordinary, lacking in insight.

Lin Fan replied, "No, he's my friend. I won't exchange him."

"Oh, I apologize for the presumption," Su Qianyun said with a smile. Although she desired the ginseng, since they wouldn't exchange it, she couldn't force them.

"If there's nothing else, we'll take our leave. I still need to go over there," Lin Fan said.

This polite behavior made Su Qianyun feel a bit unnatural, as if she had returned to the time when she had just entered her sect, without any strength, being polite and cautious to everyone.

Now…

She had become the ruler of the Xuan Huang World. Who would dare disobey her?

"Fellow Daoist Lin, this place is rampant with extraterrestrial demons, causing great harm to various worlds. We came here not only seeking breakthroughs but also to slay some powerful extraterrestrial demons. Since we're heading in the same direction, why don't we travel together and look out for each other?" Su Qianyun suggested.

Lin Fan had no objections.

If they want to come along, so be it.

Then they journeyed together.

"Sovereign Su, what is that person's strength? I can't see through him."

"Indeed, his aura is elusive. Even with the most powerful concealment techniques, it's impossible to hide so deeply from us."

"That ginseng is a precious treasure, even in the Xuan Huang World, it's an extremely rare treasure."

Although she was a woman, she held high prestige among these powerful cultivators. With absolute strength, she unified the Xuan Huang World, suppressing all dissenters, and then led a group of peak cultivators, leaving that world and arriving here.

Su Qianyun said, "I can't see through him. He's definitely no ordinary person. Don't cause any trouble."

Having cultivated to this realm, she had long since merged with the will of the Xuan Huang World, possessing the Eye of Will, able to see through all illusions. However, when she looked at Lin Fan, she saw only a blur, unable to discern his depth.

Along the way, she chatted with Lin Fan, trying to inquire about some things indirectly, but Lin Fan's attitude made her gradually doubt herself. Are all powerful beings so approachable and lacking in vigilance?

He answered almost all of her questions without any concealment.

When she asked how Lin Fan's daughter ended up here, she was shocked when Lin Fan said his daughter had arrived tens of thousands of years ago.

She had only cultivated for tens of thousands of years.

He spoke of hundreds of thousands of years.

Su Qianyun was filled with awe for Lin Fan, no longer as relaxed and comfortable as before. She also changed her address from "Fellow Daoist" to "Senior." This change was very realistic.

No matter where.

The strong always deserve respect.

In the extreme distance…

Boundless ominous aura permeated the entire world.

This world swayed and trembled, as if it would shatter at any moment, filled with the remnants of past battles.

And in the deepest darkness…

A figure shone brilliantly, bathed in holy light that enveloped every corner. It was as if her presence suppressed the source of all disasters, preventing them from stepping foot in this place.

She stood there quietly.

Motionless.

Like a statue.

But the light emanating from her illuminated the entire world.