Supreme Emptiness

Nangong Xiaoyun had just arrived at Boundary Mountain.

She had only heard the battle was fierce, but she knew nothing about the specifics.

Thus, she was unaware of Jiang Fan's achievements.

Instinctively, she felt that, for a mere two hundred defenders to win such an epic battle, the disciples and elders of each sect must have displayed extraordinary power.

Otherwise, victory would be nearly impossible.

Jiang Fan's eyes lit up.

He had coveted the three Nascent Soul Strike Jade Talismans for a long time.

If the battle at Boundary Mountain had these three talismans, the victory would have been assured early on.

Their power was comparable to the tribulation thunder that could turn the tide of a battle.

A rough estimate.

Jiang Fan had obtained over a hundred Beast King Demon Cores in the holy land of Giant Sect, Sky-breaking Canyon, and Boundary Mountain combined.

In the battle against the demon beast army, he acquired another two hundred Beast King Demon Cores.

Altogether, he had a total of three hundred.

Based on the exchange rate of five Beast King Demon Cores for an elementary mission, equivalent to a hundred merit points.

That gave him a total of six thousand merit points.

More than enough to exchange for three Nascent Soul Strike Jade Talismans.

Moreover, his merits from the battle at Boundary Mountain had yet to be calculated.

The items he could exchange for this time were truly many.

"Alright, you go first; I'll come later." Jiang Fan said.

Anyway, it would take quite a while to gather the disciples before the merit list was released.

Nangong Xiaoyun nodded: "Then come quickly."

"Many people are dissatisfied with your previous top ranking."

"They're eager to see you fall this time, so they can comfortably say, 'This guy has finally shown his true colors.'"

She teased with a smile and then bounced away lightly.

Jiang Fan touched his nose.

He muttered: "Are there still such people now?"

After so many battles.

Unless the Nine-Sect disciples were blind.

Otherwise, they should have a certain understanding of his real strength.

Who would dare to underestimate him easily?

Looking at the person still asleep in his arms.

Jiang Fan leaned against the city wall without disturbing her.

Nor did he waste time.

He secretly practiced the cultivation technique on the Thunder Extension Order, "Heavenly Thunder Six Parts·Cloud Shadow."

Last time in a hurry, he had only cultivated halfway.

But he had already mastered the technique of instantaneous movement within fifty feet.

It played a crucial role when he seized the Demon Moon's White Bone Hairpin.

Such a divine technique, how could it be lacking?

He immediately closed his eyes and concentrated on his cultivation.

Several two-hour periods later.

The Thunder Serpent within him roamed, currents surged.

As long as he wished, he could turn into a thunderbolt and move instantly within a hundred feet.

Whether for killing enemies, seizing treasures, or making a sudden escape, it was as if he possessed a divine skill.

"The First Layer's cultivation is complete."

"If the Second Layer is perfected, it would grant the heaven-defying ability to instantly teleport within a thousand feet."

"Unfortunately, with my current power of thunder and lightning, I can't sustain such a long-distance traverse."

Jiang Fan secretly lamented.

Being able to gain some power of thunder and lightning from the Heavenly Thunder Stone and successfully cultivate the Five Thunder True Heaven Palm of the second layer of "Three Pure Thunder Shadow" was already extremely fortunate.

Hoping to gain more power of thunder and lightning again, how could it be so easy?

"Mmm~"

Suddenly, Liu Qingxian woke up with a start.

She had a nightmare.

She dreamt of Jiang Fan with half his face mutilated, dressed in blood-soaked clothes, smiling and waving her goodbye.

Fortunately, upon opening her eyes, she saw Jiang Fan's tender and gentle face filled with affection.

This made her tightly clenched heart relax.

It turned out to be a dream.

She sat up but didn't leave Jiang Fan's embrace.

Recalling how she had pounded on his chest before falling asleep, she stretched out her fair hand and gently rubbed it.

"Does it still hurt?" Liu Qingxian whispered by his ear.

Jiang Fan caught her hand and shook his head slightly:

"It hurts, but not as much as in my heart."

The moment he knew Liu Qingxian was in danger, his heart felt like it had been pierced by a sword.

As sharp as a famed sword, as sharp as a precious blade, nothing compares to the pain of love.

Liu Qingxian's eyes grew moist.

She felt that her genuine feelings were not in vain.

Looking up at those deep and tender eyes, she slightly lifted her snow-white neck.

Her parched and dull lips touched Jiang Fan's cheek.

Jiang Fan's body trembled slightly.

This time, he did not refuse.

He embraced her and shared a passionate kiss.

As their breaths grew rapid and their eyes became hazy.

"Junior Brother Jiang~ Junior Brother Jiang~"

A voice called out from afar and drew closer.

Startling the pair into a shudder.

Liu Qingxian hurriedly climbed out of Jiang Fan's arms, hastily straightened her disheveled collar.

Wiped the traces off her lips.

When they looked towards the source of the voice.

Through the heavy snow, Liang Feiyan ran over with a worried expression.

"Junior Brother Jiang, so you were hiding here!"

Just his luck!

What timing!

Jiang Fan was instantly annoyed and spoke coldly: "What do you want?"

Uh...

Liang Feiyan was puzzled by Jiang Fan's cold demeanor.

What did I do to provoke him?

Only when she noticed Liu Qingxian beside him, giving her a displeased sideways glance.

And her collar slightly undone, her lips still moist.

Did she realize she had interrupted something good.

"Damn it! No wonder they pushed me to come!"

"Damn it!"

Liang Feiyan swore inwardly.

Everyone had been waiting for Jiang Fan, and Ye Cangyuan had asked Nangong Xiaoyun to invite him.

Nangong Xiaoyun pushed it to Xia Chaoge.

Xia Chaoge pushed it to Ouyang Jun.

Ouyang Jun pushed it to Xie Liushu.

Xie Liushu had passed it to her.

Turned out, these guys had guessed that Jiang Fan and Liu Qingxian were alone together.

They might even be doing something intimate alone in the wilderness.

Suddenly intruding would definitely anger them, so they all declined.

Only she had foolishly run over.

And indeed got a cold face.

"Ahem, Junior Brother Jiang, the merit list is about to be announced. Vice Pavilion Master Ye and the Special Commissioner of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion are asking for you."

Liang Feiyan didn't dare meet their eyes and quickly finished speaking.

Jiang Fan nodded and took Liu Qingxian's hand, leaving.

Passing by Liang Feiyan, he said irritably:

"Senior Brother Liang, don't just focus on cultivation."

"When you have time, find a senior or junior sister and talk about love."

"Always being alone is quite pitiful."

With that, he left the stunned Liang Feiyan behind.

It took Liang Feiyan a while to snap out of it.

Feeling so angry that his stomach hurt.

Not only did he get a cold face.

He was also lectured.

"Isn't it just about women?"

"If I want to find a remarkable Proud Daughter of the Nine-Sect, isn't it a piece of cake?"

"The Nine-Sect's number one beauty Liu Qingxian... uh, she doesn't count."

"The Spirit Beast Sect's senior sister Yi Lianxing, uh, she doesn't count either."

"The Supreme Sect's number one Proud Daughter Xia Chaoge, uh, she can't be counted."

"The famed Desires Sect's Junior Sister Ji Ruyue, okay, she can't be counted either."

"Then, my junior sister Qin Caihe from Myriad Swords Sect should count. Her looks are quite exceptional..."

"Damn it!"

By the time she finished the list, Liang Feiyan's eyes widened and she cursed loudly.

Just about every Proud Daughter of the Nine-Sect with some fame.

Upon careful count, all seemed to have some connection with Jiang Fan.

"Jiang Fan! You bastard!"

"I'll report you to the authorities!"