Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 1747: Chapter 1786: Ling Shu Becomes a Disciple

Jiang Fan dared not delay.

Merit was secondary; those dead spirits were dispersed by the Asura Saint Son after dying in battle, which he found unbearable.

He put away the two Void Feather Robes and explained the situation to the two women.

Xu Youran immediately said, "Since you have matters to attend to, husband, let’s return."

Reluctantly, the three of them bid farewell to Xu Zhengyan and the others, swiftly arriving at the predetermined location.

The Great Wine Sacrifice of Taicang State and Heavenly Craft Sage were already waiting.

Being cautious, Jiang Fan had them demonstrate the Merit Divine Stele to confirm that they were indeed Sages.

After all, the Asura Saint Son, no matter how skilled at disguise, was but one person and could not mimic two Sages simultaneously.

Jiang Fan said to the Heavenly Craft Sage, "I bother you, Senior Heavenly Craft, to escort my two wives to Heavenly State to meet with Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."

"I will accompany the Great Wine Sacrifice for a journey."

The Heavenly Craft Sage chuckled and cursed, "You little rascal, commanding Sages now, you sure have a knack!"

Jiang Fan smiled slightly, taking out ten drops of Law wine, saying, "Of course, I wouldn’t expect the Sage to help for free."

"That’s more like it!" the Heavenly Craft Sage grabbed them and instantly brought Xu Youran and Gong Caiyi to his side, saying,

"Be careful out there."

"The Asura Saint Son is so cunning, he wouldn’t retaliate meaninglessly; he must have ulterior motives."

Jiang Fan nodded, "Thank you, Senior Heavenly Craft, for reminding me."

He had the same feeling.

Such petty acts of revenge were too trivial and did not fit the Asura Saint Son’s character.

It seemed more like he was doing it on purpose to lure him over.

The Great Wine Sacrifice, holding a horsetail whisk, said, "He appeared in the Great Wilderness State not long ago, destroying the battlefield there."

"The Great Wine Sacrifices of each state are already guarding their own battlefields upon hearing the news; it’s difficult for him to cause more harm."

"But to avoid endless dreams, you must also send them off quickly."

"Let’s head to another state first, and we must get there before him."

Jiang Fan thought for a moment and said, "Let’s go to Demon Continent first."

The Great Wine Sacrifice nodded.

An hour later.

Demon Continent, Spiritual Snake Mountain.

The battlefield of both sides was not far from Spiritual Snake Mountain; Jiang Fan held the Prison Suppressing Soul Scripture, sending off the Dead Spirit.

Clusters of void dead spirits bid farewell to Jiang Fan and then disappeared into a certain place in the void.

Finally, half a golden feather fell down, merging into the Little Qilin’s body.

Jiang Fan put away the Prison Suppressing Soul Scripture, cupping his hands toward the mourning crowd of Demon Continent.

"Please accept my condolences, everyone."

Compared to Taicang State, Demon Continent was considered alright.

They received help from the Nine Nether Demon Venerable, so the casualties were not severe.

Golden Scale Venerate said, "Thank you, Jiang Fan."

Jiang Fan replied, "It’s my duty."

At this time, a green figure ran from the crowd.

It was Ling Shu.

She lifted her skirt, like a green spring breeze passing through fields, crossing villages, rushing toward the sky.

Jiang Fan’s eyes smiled, silently opening his arms to embrace her as she ran over.

Feeling the slender yet warm body in his arms, Jiang Fan felt especially secure.

He came to Demon Continent first just to see Ling Shu.

"As long as you’re alive." Jiang Fan buried his head in her long hair, greedily inhaling the fresh scent between her strands.

Ling Shu also nestled tightly in his arms, her haggard face like the moon appearing from behind clouds, showing a long-lost smile: "You too, brother."

Golden Scale Venerate sighed in relief, helplessly saying,

"This girl is finally revived. Every day without seeing you, she was absent-minded, like a walking corpse."

"If anything happened to her because of this, I wouldn’t know how to report to you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fan felt even more affectionate, holding Ling Shu’s delicate face, unwilling for her to stay alone in Demon Continent, saying,

"Come back to Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion with me."

Times had changed; in the Space Storage Device obtained from the Asura Saint Son, there were a lot of Demon Race resources.

Staying at Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, Ling Shu could receive ample growth as well.

But to Jiang Fan’s surprise, after a brief moment of joy, Ling Shu shook her head and said, "I’m not going back."

"Senior Nine Nether Demon Venerable wants to take me as a disciple and bring me into the void to a place more suitable for my cultivation."

What?

Jiang Fan was taken aback, looking toward Golden Scale Venerate.

The latter nodded, revealing sincere envy: "Isn’t Ling Shu exceptionally talented, able to absorb Alien Power?"

"After discovering this, Nine Nether Demon Venerable believes she can forge a new path and aims to cultivate a unique Demon Race stronghold."

Saying this, he sighed deeply.

Green Pearl and Liu Li were both sealed in black Mysterious Ice back then; after the thawing,

Liu Li returned to normal, while Ling Shu could absorb the strange Alien Power within it.

Now the Nine Nether Demon Venerable, who roams in the void for years, has taken a liking to her.

Should it be said that she’s lucky, or that Liu Li’s luck is unfavorable?

Unconsciously, Jiang Fan grasped Ling Shu’s arm tightly, saying: "Did you agree?"

Ling Shu shook her head, gazing at Jiang Fan’s travel-worn, slightly haggard face, tears welled in her clear eyes: "No, I hadn’t thought it through earlier."

"But now, I’ve made up my mind."

"I want to become Nine Nether Demon Venerable’s disciple and follow him into the void."

Seeing Jiang Fan’s weariness at that moment, she finally knew her purpose in life.

Jiang Fan’s heart felt empty, the scar of the soul he should’ve long healed suddenly ached: "Must you go?"

Ling Shu, with tears in her eyes, shook her head, saying: "I don’t want brother to be so tired."

"I wish to be like Sister Yun Shang and Sister Zhenyan, able to help you and share your worries."

"I can’t always be the young girl shielded and protected by you."

"I must grow up."

Having experienced the life-or-death situations of the Ancient Giant War, heard about Jiang Fan’s many narrow escapes, and witnessed Jiang Fan’s exhaustion.

Ling Shu instantly matured.

She could no longer be the little girl who always called for her brother.

Now with the opportunity offered by a Demon Race elder like Nine Nether Demon Venerable, how could she miss it?

Golden Scale Venerate advised: "Jiang Fan, Nine Nether Demon Venerable’s strength and character are trustworthy, aiming to breed a second Sage for the Demon Race."

"If you truly care for Ling Shu, let her accept this apprenticeship."

"Moreover, Nine Nether Demon Venerable isn’t departing immediately; only when Central Earth has no hidden hazards will he step into the void again."

"During this time, you two can still meet often."

Jiang Fan understood this logic clearly.

But gazing at the slender Ling Shu, he couldn’t help but feel deeply reluctant.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his emotion with rationality, gently saying: "Alright."

"Before leaving, visit Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion more often to let me see you."

Tears rolling down, Ling Shu leaned into his arms, softly sobbing, "Brother~"

Jiang Fan patted her back, taking out a Soul Awakening Divine Nail and numerous Demon Race resources, saying:

"Keep them well; train hard during this period."

"When you come to Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, if I don’t see your progress, I will punish you."

Ling Shu wiped her tears, both crying and laughing: "Then I won’t train, let’s see how brother punishes me, hmph."

The onlookers were speechless.

Liu Li rolled her eyes, "I may not have the opportunity, but I certainly have to endure your lovey-doveyness!"

"You two are really something else!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd burst into laughter.

Jiang Fan grinned widely, taking out a Soul Awakening Divine Nail and a share of Demon Race resources, saying, "There’s yours too."

Liu Li finally beamed, cheerfully receiving them: "That’s more like it."

"I forgive you!"

Golden Scale Venerate showed gratitude; other Demon Race resources were fine, but Soul Awakening Divine Nails were rare.

After pondering, he took out a sphere condensed from demon power.

Inside was sealed with plenty of Spirit Rain.

It was the Spirit Rain bestowed when Compassionate Sage fell.