Chapter 1241

Chapter 1241: Back-up Plan

At this moment, Xu Fan was watching the light curtain, munching on some snacks.

“This back-up plan is quite interesting; I’ll have to keep an eye on this in the future,” Xu Fan remarked, stroking his chin as he listened to the conversation between the two.

By now, the Sky Night Immortal Emperor had approached Ye Xiaoyao.

“Since I became the Immortal Emperor, I’ve foiled countless of your schemes. Let’s see how you plan to escape this time.”

The Sky Night Immortal Emperor extended a hand toward Ye Xiaoyao’s forehead.

At that moment, Old Sword’s appearance had changed.

He glared coldly at the Sky Night Immortal Emperor.

“It seems our feud is far from over.”

Suddenly, a force from beyond the Immortal Realm appeared, shattering the spatial barrier of the Wood Origin Immortal Realm and heading straight for Ye Xiaoyao.

The Sky Night Immortal Emperor abruptly looked up at the sky.

“No one can save you today!”

The entire Immortal Realm was instantly plunged into darkness, and a pair of cold, indifferent eyes appeared in the sky, staring down at Ye Xiaoyao.

The force that had broken through the Wood Origin Immortal Realm transformed into a beam of light, tearing through the darkness and rushing toward Ye Xiaoyao.

“You’ve got some nerve, acting as if I, a Sage stationed in the Immortal Realm, don’t exist!” Xu Fan snorted.

In an instant, the force morphed into a spatial storm, engulfing the entire Immortal Realm.

It felt as though the world was collapsing, with space being crushed bit by bit.

All the humans in the Immortal Realm watched in terror as this unfolded.

The power of the spatial storm was so immense that even a slight leak could obliterate a Great Luo Sage.

Seeing this, the Sky Night Immortal Emperor’s expression turned mocking.

“Using the humans of this Immortal Realm as a distraction for your escape? You clearly have no idea who you’re dealing with.”

As the spatial storm centered around Ye Xiaoyao began to rage, a giant tower suddenly appeared in the sky.

The storm, which had just started to intensify, was instantly suppressed and extinguished by the tower.

Old Sword, who had been confident just moments ago, stiffened as he looked up at the giant tower. His expression shifted subtly.

“Celestial Sword, I’ve prepared a new home for you in the Changhong Immortal Realm. I’m sure you’ll love it there.”

Darkness once again enveloped the entire Immortal Realm, and an invisible force pressed down on Ye Xiaoyao.

“If you’ve got any more tricks up your sleeve, now’s the time to use them. Otherwise, you won’t get another chance,” the Sky Night Immortal Emperor said coldly to Old Sword’s projection.

“I didn’t expect you to call for backup, but if you think you’ve figured out my plans, you’re sorely mistaken.”

As soon as Old Sword finished speaking, his projection exploded, and a surge of special energy enveloped Ye Xiaoyao, causing him to vanish instantly.

The darkness dissipated, and the Immortal Realm returned to its original state. The Sky Night Immortal Emperor stood silently, gazing at the spot where Ye Xiaoyao had disappeared.

“Thank you for your assistance, Grand Elder Xu. My apologies for the disturbance,” the Sky Night Immortal Emperor said before vanishing from the Wood Origin Immortal Realm.

At this moment, Xu Fan was pondering the unique energy that the Old Sword had unleashed at the end.

“The Chaos Space Great Path laws?”

The special energy that had erupted earlier was something even Xu Fan couldn’t stop.

“Things have gotten a bit complicated.”

Xu Fan gently extended his hand, manifesting a trace of the energy he had intercepted.

Then, the Wheel of Three Thousand Paths’ virtual image appeared behind Xu Fan.

Finally, it transformed into a chaotic compass.

After integrating that unique energy into the chaotic compass, Xu Fan obtained the information he desired.

“Grape, send a few disciples on a mission in the Shangyun Immortal Realm; have them keep an eye on Ye Xiaoyao,” Xu Fan instructed.

“Also, inform the Sky Night Immortal Emperor that his enemy is in the Shangyun Immortal Realm.”

Initially, Xu Fan didn’t plan to interfere in their dispute, but the fact that the Sky Sword Immortal Emperor casually used the lives of the entire human race in the Immortal Realm as a bargaining chip embarrassed Xu Fan.

“Understood, Master.”

“Since you enjoy setting up back-up plans and playing the long game, I’ll give you a taste of the ‘mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind’ strategy,” Xu Fan said.

From that trace of special energy, Xu Fan analyzed many things.

He also gained some understanding of the back-up plans set by the Sky Sword Immortal Emperor.

“I thought I could remain a lazy fish forever, but heaven doesn’t allow it.”

The compass in front of Xu Fan transformed into smoke and vanished.

In the Tianhu Immortal Realm, a little boy looked at the trap he had set up, nodding with satisfaction.

Having faced countless dangers, the little boy had finally completed Task One.

He received a Cleansing Pill and a manual on setting up traps.

To complete the task, he followed the manual’s instructions to create a trap capable of ensnaring large beasts.

“Brother, can this big pit really catch that Lone Wolf?” the Little Girl asked curiously.

“Believe in me, for sure.”

“As long as we kill that big wolf, I can take you to be an immortal.”

“Do you want to be an immortal, Sister?” The little boy said while finishing the last step of the trap.

As the trap’s creator, he thoughtfully placed some warning wooden signs around, indicating there was a trap and to stay away.

“Didn’t the immortals say we’re not suited for cultivation?” the Little Girl said innocently.

“Do you believe in the immortals, or do you believe in your brother?” The little boy took out a special whistle and blew it loudly.

At that moment, a youthful wolf’s howl echoed across the hillside.

“I believe in my brother.”

“Then let’s hurry, or the wolf will come soon,” the little boy said, pulling the Little Girl down the hill.

As soon as the siblings returned home, the little boy received a good beating.

His plans had been revealed by his sister to their parents.

“You little rascal, you’re getting clever!”

“You want to use traps to kill wolves? It’s getting dark; do you not fear the wolf will take you away?”

“Tomorrow, I’ll take you up the mountain to dismantle the trap you set; if it hurts our village’s hunting team, you’re done for!” said a somewhat short and skinny man as he spanked the little boy.

“Dad, don’t take away the trap; it will definitely kill that Lone Wolf,” the little boy protested stubbornly.

Saying that only led to even harsher punishment.

At night, the little boy lay on his bed, crying alone, not from feeling wronged but because his bottom hurt too much.

He had learned a lesson: never tell his sister anything.

Just then, a voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

“Congratulations on completing Task Three; reward: entry-level Five Elements Technique and Foundation Establishment Pill.”

“Please complete Task One within one year.” The voice faded away.

At that moment, a jade slip and a Foundation Establishment Pill floated in front of the little boy.

He glanced at his sleeping family, then quietly got up and hid the jade slip and Foundation Establishment Pill.

The next day, the village’s school, where all the children dreaded attending, gained a hardworking little boy.

In a Giant City far away from the little boy, another little boy dressed in fine clothes quietly helped over a hundred young beggars.

Whenever they saw the little boy in fine clothes, they would run over to give him ten spirit stones.