Perfect World: I Am Eternal

Chapter 537 Pleasing All Sides
World War I ended, and the turmoil subsided.

The no-man's-land is home to many cultivators, including leaders of various sects and geniuses, who are gradually returning to the Three Thousand States.

These people will surely spread the news, causing a huge uproar!

In particular, the news of Lin Fan's sudden appearance, wielding the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, and his rampage to relieve the famine spread, causing a sensation.

"How terrifying! The little devil has become a giant! A cultivator at the Escape One Realm who is not even twenty-five years old—such a thing has never been seen in this era!"

"I've heard that he slaughtered various religious leaders in the no-man's-land, displaying unparalleled prowess. The upper realm will soon have another legend!"

"I suddenly felt a little envious of Huang. With such a senior brother protecting him, his future is bright."

In an instant, the three thousand states were in turmoil, with countless legends circulating and people discussing it.

Some even brought lavish gifts to pay homage to the Patching Heaven Sect, just to ease tensions.

They were terrified that the Great Demon King might get upset and say, "Fellow Daoist, please enter my Human Emperor Banner," which would be utterly disheartening.

However, after Lin Fan returned to the Upper Realm, he kept a surprisingly low profile. Not only was he not in the Patching Heaven Sect, but no one even knew where he was.

"Boy, you're a liar! I gave you a great opportunity, and you repay kindness with enmity by imprisoning me!" White Turtle said indignantly.

"You can't say that. I'm protecting you so you don't get caught and eaten," Lin Fan said seriously.

"Do you think I'm so easily fooled, even though I'm just a plant?"

The white tortoise clearly didn't believe it; it was furious, and the breath it exhaled from its nostrils was fragrant with the elixir of immortality, carrying an air of divine power.

The snow-clad woman on its back, however, had a blank and innocent look on her face, as pure as a blank sheet of paper, quiet and peaceful.

“I’m serious. You’ve seen my potential. Following me won’t be bad. I’ll definitely keep you safe,” Lin Fan said.

"Tch, you're just a cultivator, yet you dare to ask me to follow you willingly? You'd be more like a Celestial King." The white tortoise said disdainfully.

"I think you've sensed it too: the world is about to undergo a great change, plunging into eternal darkness and ushering in a new era of reincarnation. Everyone will have to fight to cross it, and even the elixir of immortality is no exception."

"You know this and you still imprison me? Aren't you cutting off my escape route?" White Turtle said indignantly, feeling that this kid had ill intentions.

Because it is an elixir of immortality, it has a natural allure to living beings. Once it falls into the hands of others, it will probably be eaten.

If that were the case, cutting off the body and leaving only the roots, how could it escape the great calamity of world destruction? The regrowth of the immortal medicine would be far too slow.

"Do you want to leave the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and go to the homeland of immortals?" Lin Fan asked calmly.

“That’s right!” The white tortoise nodded. It did have this idea: to go to a place where one could live forever. But unfortunately, it didn’t know how to get there.

It was robbed, its body was damaged, and it lost too many old memories.

"I advise you to abandon this idea. The gate between the two worlds has long been closed. Even if it were to open, it would be subject to strict checks, making it impossible to sneak in."

"Don't forget, you are a medicinal plant with no fighting power. If the immortals discover you, they will definitely capture you to refine medicine."

"That's still better than following you!" The white turtle's eyes were full of disdain.

"In that case, I'd better eat you first, so that someone else doesn't benefit from you." Lin Fan's expression was unfriendly.

Today, he has been repeatedly scorned and disdained by a medicinal herb, which is truly intolerable!

Upon hearing this, the white tortoise's expression changed immediately. He smiled obsequiously and said, "Fellow Daoist, you're joking. I've long seen your extraordinary talent... You're destined to become an immortal. From now on, I'll follow you!"

Lin Fan's lips twitched. These elixirs of immortality really are all the same. He should have done this a long time ago. He had really wasted his breath before.

Of course, the two sides still bargained for a while and agreed that even if they took the medicine, they would not damage its roots.

Afterwards, Lin Fan returned. To prevent the white tortoise carrying the immortal from sneaking away, he took it with him and placed it in the immortal cauldron.

As for that immortal island, it couldn't be stored away by a spatial artifact and remained floating in the endless void, but fortunately, its location was marked, so it could be found at any time. "So cunning..." the white turtle muttered to itself.

……

Meanwhile, in the Three Thousand Provinces, there was another matter causing quite a stir, no less significant than what happened in the Immortal Ancient Kingdom.

During this period, the visitors from outside the realm traveled far and wide with their swords, challenging powerful geniuses returning from various states, but none of them proved to be their match.

"The so-called king who returned from the ancient immortal era is nothing more than this, too weak. I feel that I can sweep them all away by myself!"

Lin Tian, ​​who came from the Nine Heavens, said that he was in the Heavenly God Realm and possessed a wisp of immortal energy, which formed a flower of the Great Dao, making it extremely dazzling.

"The three thousand provinces have truly declined. As expected, the Holy Emperor is unique, and it will be difficult for such a person to emerge again in any place."

At this moment, the other men and women with Lin Tian were also giving the same assessment.

Indeed, this is true. In the past few days, the geniuses who returned from the Immortal Ancient Realm were no match for them at all; the gap was enormous.

"Instead of wasting time, we should visit the young emperor. I heard he's back, but we haven't seen him yet."

A girl with blue eyes made the suggestion, looking very excited.

In fact, the group had already visited the Patching Heaven Sect, but were told that Lin Fan was not there at the time and they had not seen him.

……

The Patching Heaven Sect has existed since ancient times, built on a sacred land, lush and verdant, shrouded in white spiritual mist, resembling a celestial realm.

On this day, Lin Fan reappeared, and many major sects came to visit him, presenting him with precious gifts, clearly intending to curry favor.

Aside from fearing his strength and ruthlessness, many people wanted to curry favor with him and plan for the future of their own descendants.

Because they learned an important message from visitors from outside the realm: the Nine Heavens were going to build a Martial Academy to select and cultivate the strongest young talents.

At that time, the entire Nine Heavens and Ten Earths will be united, and all the geniuses will gather together. How magnificent that will be!

It is foreseeable that this will be another fierce competition, with a wide range of talents emerging, and only the most outstanding individuals will be selected.

The geniuses recognized by the Three Thousand Provinces are not necessarily destined for success and will fade into obscurity, so they have changed their path.

"According to the visitors from outside the realm, the little devil has an extraordinary status in the Nine Heavens and has the power to make selections, which is more effective than many elders."

"In other words, whoever he wants to join the Martial Academy can join. As long as you please him, nothing will be a problem."

Some whispered, while others wiped away cold sweat, finally realizing the true nature of the power represented by the Little Demon and the Little Holy Emperor.

Therefore, the Patching Heaven Sect was very lively for several days, attracting people from all sides, all wanting to understand and get close to Lin Fan.

"Aren't you going out to see them?" Yuechan asked, looking at the mountain gate filled with figures, almost all of them living beings.

"The selection process will be overseen by the other elders; I'm too lazy to bother with it," Lin Fan shook his head, leisurely lying on the bench.

Beside her, Qingyi was very quiet and virtuous, occasionally picking up food from the jade table to feed Yuechan, leaving Yuechan speechless.

She thought that she had spoiled this guy too much, and sooner or later he would get too big for his britches and do bad things.

"What about the treasures they sent?"

"Of course, I'll accept all comers without batting an eye," Lin Fan said without batting an eye.

It was obvious that he shouldn't even think about getting in through connections, but he accepted all the gifts.

(End of this chapter)