Lord of the night.

Chapter 1339 Life is like wine, let's wait for a cup! [Two-in-one]

Fang Che could no longer defend himself with his knife, so he roared and unleashed the Netherworld Emperor Sword in sync.

With a sword in the left and a blade in the right, they strike simultaneously!
Their momentum surged and rose, and the more they were at a disadvantage, the higher their fighting spirit became.

Yan Beihan snorted and raised his cultivation level by half a level again, suppressing it tightly!

Both of them were slashing and killing without any restraint!

Because everyone knew in their hearts: they were all protected by dragon scale armor, so they could be cut down without any problem!
The Underworld Lord and Underworld Emperor, suppressed, unleashed their ferocity, repeatedly charging forward to tear at Yan Beihan's Underworld Lord!

Yan Beihan could perfectly suppress Fang Che, but his own sword spirit was no match for Fang Che's Underworld Lord and Underworld Emperor, and was completely crushed.

They were utterly humiliated in a single encounter.

The Underworld Emperor scratched his face twice, and he let out a miserable scream.

It has to be said that Mr. Fang's pets are really lacking in manners.

Helpless, Yan Beihan coldly withdrew the Underworld Lord, relying solely on the advantage of his weapon to suppress Fang Che and the Underworld Lord and Emperor.

After a fierce and tumultuous battle, the Underworld King and Underworld Emperor let out a roar, and their sword energy and blade light exploded simultaneously.

A flash of light, like lightning!

The Underworld makes its move!

At this moment, Fang Che seemed to have transformed into a three-headed, six-armed being, wielding swords and spears simultaneously with both hands!

The White Bone Spear, with a single thrust, revealed a chilling array of white bones.

Suddenly, he put Yan Beihan at a complete disadvantage. If it weren't for the dragon scale armor, he would already have several holes in his body.

The Underworld is now more powerful than the Underworld Emperor and the Underworld Lord. It sits amidst the aura of spears, its small hands spreading out the gates of the Underworld.

His face was stern and his eyes were cold and sharp.

Suddenly, the Yin energy swept across the sky and covered the earth.

Yan Beihan urgently raised his cultivation to the fifth rank of Saint Venerable, but the two were still evenly matched.

With another sharp shout, his cultivation level surged, reaching the peak of the fifth rank.

Crushing it with overwhelming force!

There was a flash of light.

A throwing knife suddenly appeared and pierced the dragon scale armor on the chest with a soft thud.

Then Fang Che led the Underworld King, Underworld Emperor, Underworld World Spirits, and all directions of heaven and earth to launch a frenzied attack on Yan Beihan!

Yanbei Hanqi shouted, "I'm going to get serious!"

Suddenly, its full power was unleashed.

They crushed them relentlessly.

A brutal beating ensued!
Yan Nan and Yan Suiyun were thoroughly enjoying the spectacle, and finally called for a stop after Fang Che had been beaten for a quarter of an hour.

"All right!"

The cold air from Yanbei billowed as he sheathed his sword and retreated.

However, the Underworld King, the Underworld Emperor, and the Underworld Spirit still relentlessly pursued them.

There was a pop.

Ming Shi exhaled a breath of gunfire in front of Yan Beihan: "I'll stab you to death with one spear!"

"You little bastard!"

Miss Yan's face turned pale with anger.

Fang Che hurriedly put away his swords, spears, and throwing knives, and sent the four still unconvinced little fellows back to their spiritual space. He dragged his bruised and battered body and limped over, saying, "Lord Yan's cultivation is high, and this humble servant is no match for him."

Yan Nan and Yan Suiyun laughed heartily, extremely satisfied with the battle.

"The Night Demon's murderous aura and the fusion of various forces have reached a level that even Heavenly Demons cannot achieve. Moreover, the strength of its murderous aura is no weaker than that of a peak Heavenly Demon."

"But his cultivation level is too weak."

Yan Nan commented, "If it were truly a life-or-death battle, Night Demon, you would have died countless times by now."

"Yes."

"Therefore, you need to have a clear understanding of your own abilities."

After Yan Nan finished reprimanding them, he said, "Where did you two get your armor from? It's quite strange."

"Cough cough cough..."

Fang Che, sweating profusely, explained, "In the Three Realms, I was fortunate enough to witness a golden dragon battling another powerful demon. Although the golden dragon won, it lost three scales... So, Lord Yan, Lord Bi Yunyan, and I divided them... and each of us made a suit of armor."

Yan Beihan chuckled and helped explain, "This golden dragon armor is truly a treasure, Grandpa. You can actually refine it into your own using your divine sense. It changes with your will, and it's impervious to blades and spears. It's truly..."

Yan Nan chuckled and said, "It seems the three of you really have been hiding quite a few things, hehe. Grandpa didn't even know, tsk tsk..."

Yan Beihan said coquettishly, "Grandpa doesn't lack these little things..."

"I'm missing it!"

Yan Nan stared wide-eyed.

Yan Beihan was stunned for a moment.

"If Vice Chief Cult Leader Yan needs it, I am willing to offer this item to him."

Fang Che hurriedly flattered him.

"I'm not shameless enough to steal from you juniors."

Yan Nan snorted, then pondered for a moment and said, "The Night Demon's current baleful aura is enough to absorb the malevolent aura of the Divine Formless Jade. But it is still somewhat unstable."

"It must be because you haven't fully digested the Yin energy you absorbed from the Fengyun Formation yet..."

He frowned and said, "The Cloud Weapon Ranking will open on July 15th. There is less than a month until then. If you can integrate your own Yin Sha Qi during this period and in the battles of the Cloud Weapon Ranking, then after the Cloud Ranking battle, I will consider giving you a piece to absorb."

He then glared at her and said, "This thing is not a good thing, and it might affect your mind. You should also be careful not to bite off more than you can chew."

"Yes!"

"After all, it's someone else's Yin energy; it's not so easy to completely integrate it into your own."

Yan Nan nodded: "Is that so?"

"Yes, I obey."

"Do you know why I gave it to you after the Cloud Ranking?" Yan Nan asked.

"Because I was fighting under the identity of Fang Che when I was attacking the Cloud Weapon Ranking, I could only use what I had fully mastered. If I had given it to him in advance, the evil energy would not have been refined and would have been displayed at any time, which would have made people feel something was wrong. It is not normal for a guardian to have such a violent evil energy on him."

Fang Che truly felt that his treatment had changed.

In the past, Yan Nan would never have asked this question.

If you can understand it, then you understand; if you can't, then you're out of luck.

But now that she's asking, it's clear she's worried about leaving any lingering resentment... It has to be said that for someone like Yan Nan, this action is almost excessively cautious.

"Ruzi can be taught."

Yan Nan stroked his beard and laughed, then warned, "You can't let anything between you and Xiao Han get out!"

"Yes."

"And Bi Yunyan too! Humph!"

"……Yes!"

Yan Suiyun cursed from the side, "Damn it!"

Yan Nan's expression also looked rather unpleasant.

Yan Beihan rolled his eyes and said, "...Sigh, it's been so long since the deed is done, Grandpa and Father, you two are really...still can't let it go."

Yan Nan sighed sullenly, "I'm over ten thousand years old and I'm only now taking another concubine. That Night Demon, on the other hand, has such a good life... Damn it!"

Fang Che remained silent, filled with trepidation.

Right now.

Yan Nan's eyebrows twitched, and then she grabbed out with one hand.

With a soft "poof," another person appeared in the domain.

Fengyun.

Feng Yun must have just rushed back, panting heavily, when Yan Nan grabbed him by the neck and dragged him inside.

It's like holding a little chick.

It's rare to see such an image from the dignified young master Feng Yun.

Especially the way it looked with its arms and legs dangling, its neck being pinched, and its bewildered eyes, it resembled a cat that had been picked up without knowing what was happening, making people burst into laughter.

"goose……"

Yan Beihan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Right now, there are only five people in the entire domain!"

Yan Nan immediately issued a gag order: "From this day forward, this matter must remain within this circle! No one other than the five of us is allowed to know about this!"

"Even... Chen Gubai and the others!"

Yan Nan looked at Feng Yun and said, "Even if your ancestor, my third brother Feng Du, comes out, you are not allowed to say a word! Understand?"

"Yes! Sun Sun understands! He will definitely do it!"

"You three can leave now."

The three of them walked out feeling as if they had just woken up from a dream.

Feng Yun, in particular, was ordered around to do nothing but end up doing nothing, leaving him completely bewildered and confused.

"Feng Yun, you should go back. I need to discuss something with Night Demon."

The northern border is cold and the people are dignified.

"Yes, I understand."

Feng Yun chuckled and vanished in a flash.

What's with that expression?!

Yan Beihan kicked into the air, furious: "This Feng Yun is getting more and more disrespectful!"

He then summoned Bi Yunyan: "Yunyan, summon your Shadow Guards and Soul Guards to spar with me for a day. I'm preparing to challenge the Cloud Weapon Ranking. If you're free, find a place to spar with Night Demon as well. We'll all need to be prepared for the Cloud Weapon Ranking this time. It's likely to be a fierce battle!"

"it is good!"

Bi Yunyan knew that her elder sister was creating an opportunity for her, and she was overjoyed.

With a frosty and serious expression, he quickly summoned the Shadow Guards and Soul Guards, instructing them to cooperate with Yan Beihan.

Then she said with an air of arrogance, "Night Demon, you little demon actually dared to ask me to spar with you personally. It seems you've really got too big for your britches. Come with me, this princess wants to see how you're made of."

Fang Che said respectfully and nervously in a low voice, "This subordinate is no match for Lord Bi... Please, sir, show mercy..."

"Stop talking nonsense! Come with me!"

Bi Yunyan transformed into a wisp of cloud that stretched across the sky and then faded away.

Fang Che bowed to Yan Beihan and said, "Lord Yan, I shall take my leave."

"Humph!"

Yan Beihan coldly said, "Get lost!"

That cold tone truly came from the bottom of his heart.

Fang Che quickly turned around and made a hasty escape.

Over there, Yan Nan had already begun summoning the succubus.

Today is a big family reunion for the Yan family, so of course we should have a grand feast.

Moreover, having solved a long-standing mystery, Yan Nan felt more relaxed than ever before.

Although it couldn't be known to outsiders, the family's joy still needed to be celebrated in a grand manner, so Yan Nan held a banquet in his own territory.

This was the first time the succubus had sat with Yan Nan's family, and she was doing her utmost to please Yan Suiyun and Yan Beihan as a 'concubine'.

Even Yan Nan couldn't stand it, saying, "You're a senior, a ten-thousand-year-old demon, and one of the world's top figures! How can you be so humble and subservient to two juniors?"

The succubus ignored her.

The past remains unchanged.

She knew one thing all too well: integrating into an already established family was infinitely more difficult than becoming a powerful figure in the martial arts world!
Even a single wrong expression or glance could rob you of any hope of ever truly becoming a part of this family!
So how could a succubus dare to be careless?

They treated Yan Suiyun and Yan Beihan with utmost sincerity, almost to the point of being obsequious.

Yan Nan couldn't stand it anymore and could only sulk by himself. Finally, after finishing the family banquet, the succubus gave Yan Suiyun and Yan Beihan a lot of red envelopes, and only then did his heart feel a little more at ease.

"Hmm, the martial arts technique that Xiao Han practices... is somewhat related to you. You should give him some pointers."

Yan Nan said, "Xiao Han, go and study hard with your Grandma Mei." "Okay."

Yan Beihan agreed.

The succubus was overjoyed: Such a good thing? That's truly...

He hurriedly replied, "I will definitely answer everything I know, without holding back..."

Meanwhile, Yan Nan and his son Yan Suiyun continued their discussion.

"While the Night Demon needs to climb the rankings and gain combat experience, there's still the issue of safety..."

Yan Nan remained deeply troubled by this matter, because she truly dared not allow any accidents to occur now. The Night Demon was now the entire sect's most prized possession, and the only one of its kind.

Yan Nan is a bit of a worrier.

"If that's the case... this matter requires careful consideration and thorough planning..."

The father and son were discussing the matter closely.

Fang Che has already begun to exercise his rights as head of the family.

The head of the Fang family was very displeased with Miss Bi's haughty and domineering attitude these past few days.

She's provoked me several times. Does this concubine really think I, the head of the Fang family, have no temper?
So this time, he seized the opportunity and ravaged the little dancer for two days and two nights!
Various forms of torture were subjected to one after another, and Bi Yunyan was tortured to the point of near death.

Later, she kept begging for mercy: "Master... I dare not do it again, I really dare not do it again next time..."

The concubine was truly terrified. Tears streamed down her face as she begged for mercy, her voice choked with sobs, her condition utterly miserable.

But how could the Fang family head let such a lawless concubine go unpunished!
Later, he remembered his two-horned dragon horse and had a sudden inspiration, so he tied his concubine's hair into two pigtails.

The punishment lasted for a very, very long time.

As the poem goes:
The young master of the Fang family was as arrogant as an ox.
Galloping on horseback, whip in hand, the battle never ends;
It remains firm despite countless trials and tribulations.
A single shot pierces through the autumn mists!

……

Feng Xue had been trying to find an opportunity to chat with Ye Mo these past few days, but she also knew that Ye Mo and her brother's sudden arrival here must mean something big was going on.

It's normal to not see anyone all day.

Even his older brother, Feng Yun, was elusive and often disappeared without a trace. Even his sister-in-law, Chen Xue, didn't know where Feng Yun had gone.

However, it is certain that they are discussing things in secret.

In addition, the news of the Cloud Weapon Ranking being released recently has been widely discussed throughout the world.

This is a celebration for all martial artists in the world!

During this period, this topic was being discussed everywhere in Lian Yanbei Han's camp, but the specific details of the Cloud Weapon Ranking would not be released for some time.

But this does not change the fact that this matter is already in full swing across the entire mainland.

Discussions erupted everywhere, like an explosion.

Numerous lists have been released across the country, and everyone is discussing who deserves to be on them.

The original list of Cloud Weapon Rankings, from first to 1,000th, has already appeared.

This appearance has revealed to everyone one thing: the original list of weapons in the cloud was actually incomplete long ago.

Many names are in boxes.

That means he is already dead.

And there are more than a hundred names that remain on the list even after someone has died. In other words, the Cloud Weapon Ranking already has more than a hundred gaps.

The people inside have been fighting each other for a long time. Countless lives have been lost to them.

Although the gatekeepers of the Cloud Weapon Ranking are still firmly guarding the gate to prevent newcomers from rushing into the top 1,000, there have already been countless changes that should have happened long ago!
While the Righteous Church was in a desperate uproar, the Guardians were already in an uproar.

"Could it be that my brother and Night Demon came here because of the Cloud Weapon Ranking?"

That was all Feng Xue could think.

Seeing how close her older brother and Night Demon were, Feng Xue felt that her chances were getting better and better...

"Xiao Han has been so busy these past few days that she's nowhere to be seen, and Yun Yan has been so busy that she's nowhere to be seen either."

Feng Xue was puzzled. Where did those two girls go?
One night later, Yan Nan, Yan Suiyun, and the succubus disappeared without a trace.

Apart from Feng Yunyan, Bei Han, and Fang Che, no one knew that these three had ever been here.

Everything was completely undetected.

Feng Yun also began to consider the Cloud Weapon Ranking and how the sect would handle the matter.

But one thing is certain: if the cult had one attitude before the Night Demon incident, then after this incident, it will definitely have a different attitude and a different arrangement!
On the very night Yan Nan left.

Suddenly, the sky turned pitch black, and all the stars and moon disappeared.

Instead, a large character was used.

"cloud!"

It remained suspended in the air for a full hour.

It has become a wonder of the world.

Without any explanation, everyone knows that a word will inevitably appear tomorrow night, and that word is '端' (duān)!
One word a day, until July 15th!

What kind of message it would ultimately form was unknown, but starting that night, the popularity of the Cloud Weapon Ranking across the entire continent suddenly reached its peak!
And it has been going on for a long time.

It's fermenting more and more intensely.

Right now, let alone martial artists, let alone those qualified to challenge the Cloud Weapon Ranking, even ordinary people feel their blood boiling inexplicably!

Even teenagers who didn't know kung fu would each carry a wooden stick and roam the village, beating up stray dogs and cats until they howled and ran around, eliciting a chorus of friendly greetings from the vendors who came to set up stalls...

Countless martial artists from various sects and families are undergoing emergency training.

A list of participants in the war was compiled.

Feng Yun was getting restless. He needed to hurry back to sort out his work in the Southeast and arrange everything so he could focus on competing for the Cloud Weapon Ranking.

Countless things needed Feng Yun to arrange, none of which were particularly important, but they were extremely tedious.

But then Night Demon disappeared.

Feng Yun waited for two whole days before asking Yan Beihan, "Where is the Night Demon?"

"They're undergoing 'honey training' right now."

Yan Beihan said calmly.

Feng Yun had no choice but to continue waiting.

Since it was a secret training session, it must have been either Yan Suiyun or Yan Nan. Feng Yun dared not urge them.

So on the afternoon of the third day, Night Demon finally returned.

She looked a little tired, but her whole being was radiant.

This made Feng Yun feel a mix of sympathy and envy: indeed, the stronger one's abilities, the greater the exploitation one receives. But the more benefits one gains, the more they also reap.

"Are you okay?"

Feng Yun asked with concern.

"It's okay."

Do you need a rest?

“That’s absolutely not necessary!”

"Shall we go back?"

"go back!"

The two bid farewell to Yan Beihan.

"get out!"

Yan Beihan said irritably.

Feng Yun and Fang Che led their group away in disarray.

"What's wrong with her? Why is she in such a bad mood?"

Feng Yun was puzzled.

Chen Xue was also puzzled.

"How would I know……"

Fang Che coughed and said, "Let's go. Once we get back to the southeast, we'll part ways. The patriarch's place is about to explode. I reckon I'll be skinned alive when I get back this time..."

Feng Yun said sympathetically, "Why didn't I beat you to death?"

As they were walking, Feng Xue caught up with them: "Big brother, let me see you off."

"Oh, my sister came to see me off."

Feng Yun said sarcastically, "Night Demon, Chen Xue, let's go together."

Fang Che: "..."

What does it have to do with me that your sister came to see you off?
Feng Xue approached gracefully, dressed in white as snow, her beauty radiant. She was poised and gentle, saying, "Brother, I haven't had a chance to properly entertain you this time. Why did you and sister-in-law leave in such a hurry?"

Feng Yun's eyebrows twitched as he said, "I'm busy with something."

I thought to myself, "You ignored me for the two days I was free, but you actually treated me so well..."

Feng Xue pouted and complained, "Brother, you really are something else. You come here but don't even acknowledge your own sister... Night Demon, tell me, isn't this kind of brother being a bit too much?"

Fang Che was completely dumbfounded. "I'll say it? I... dare to say it?"

Feng Yun sighed, his head aching, and said, "Your sister-in-law and I have some things to discuss... Night Demon, you and Feng Xue chat for a while... Oh... Ouch, my stomach hurts... Chen Xue, you keep watch for me while I find a place... Ouch, ouch..."

While groaning and clutching her stomach, she ran away quickly.

Chen Xue chased after him, feeling both annoyed and amused.

I suddenly feel like laughing.

For someone like Feng Yun to use such a reason to create an opportunity, it's simply...unbearable to watch.

Feng Xue smiled and took a few steps closer naturally, saying softly, "Night Demon, you must be exhausted these days."

Fang Che thought about how he had worked day and night for many days since he arrived, so he nodded: "I'm a little tired, but it's alright."

"Me too."

Feng Xue said, "But it's alright. Xiao Han is more tired than me. I'm just assisting. This trip has really allowed me to see many things I couldn't see before, and I've really gained a lot of insights."

"Me too."

Fang Che said, "Having come into contact with more families in Shenjing during this period, I've come to understand how far apart people can be in this world. I've also realized that some things cannot be made up for later in life."

"It's not that you can get whatever you want. Not all sincere loyalty can be reciprocated with heartfelt trust and trusted loyalty; not all genuine feelings can be reciprocated; and not all unwavering devotion can be echoed."

Fang Che smiled faintly: "The distance between people can really be so great that some are in the sky and some are on the ground."

Fang Che's words were pointed.

Feng Xue is very intelligent, so she naturally understood.

But she smiled slightly and said softly, "Night Demon, what you said is all true, and it is all reality. But you have overlooked one point."

"what?"

"time."

Feng Xue smiled with unwavering determination: "Time can change everything. Time can turn a martial arts apprentice into a saintly ruler, surpassing Duan Xiyang. Time will also allow someone who is willing to wait to see the day they want to see."

"Time cannot be rushed. After countless years of sedimentation, perhaps some things will become more mellow and precious."

Feng Xue said softly, "...For example, wine. We don't cherish some newly brewed wines and just drink them. But when drinking spirit wines that are thousands of years old, even people from large families will savor them sip by sip, and they are reluctant to get drunk on such wines."

"Night Demon, don't you think so?"

Feng Xue asked.

Fang Che was somewhat shaken and said, "That's true, but some wines will spoil if left out."

Feng Xue smiled faintly: "That's due to the inherent flaws of the wine, not the fault of time."

She mustered her courage, stepped forward, straightened Fang Che's collar, and then stepped back.

She clasped her hands together at her lower abdomen and smiled sweetly, saying, "I will wait for that glass of wine. I look forward to savoring the mellow aroma that comes with the passage of time."

"The world is full of turmoil; I hope you take care after we part."

A white figure floated into the air, her long snow-covered dress billowing, her long hair swaying in the wind, like a dream.

A glance back: "The fine wine has been sealed away, awaiting the passage of time to mellow it."

Feng Xue's beautiful figure was already getting farther and farther away in the sky.

A soft voice reached Fang Che's ears: "I'm waiting to drink that glass of wine."

(End of this chapter)