Chapter 725

Chapter 725: Myriad Phenomena

Benevolent Xu Fan looked at Xu Fan and the others rushing toward him and said, “It’s a pity I can’t replace you, you parasite who only leeches off the human race and squanders resources.”

Hearing this, Xu Fan paused for a moment and couldn’t help but retort.

“After I advanced to Great Ascension Master, I can suppress the beast race single-handedly and help the human race achieve victory. Isn’t it a bit much to call me a parasite?”

As he spoke, one hand from the thousand-hand illusion transformed into a giant hand that came crashing down toward Benevolent Xu Fan.

“Pointless! With your nature, you’d never completely wipe out the beast race. How long do you think it’ll take for them to rise again after you ascend?” Benevolent Xu Fan stepped through the void, dodging the massive palm.

“Then what do you suggest? Exterminate the beast race without leaving a single one?” A hint of mockery flashed in Xu Fan’s eyes.

“Isn’t that how it should be? Only dead beasts are good beasts,” Benevolent Xu Fan said matter-of-factly, then pointed a finger at Xu Fan.

A beam of light shot through Xu Fan’s brow within the thousand-hand illusion.

However, the illusion didn’t vanish; Xu Fan controlled it remotely.

“Hah! Whether human or beast, their nature is complex. Without external enemies, internal conflicts will inevitably arise, and the devastation caused will surpass that of wars between races. Don’t you get it?” Xu Fan’s voice echoed through the strange space.

“So you should guard the cultivation world for eternity—it shouldn’t be hard for you. Then, unify the cultivation world and use resources from beyond it to upgrade and build your second home,” Benevolent Xu Fan said, his eyes glowing with spiritual light.

At that moment, Xu Fan suddenly realized what he was doing.

He was actually arguing with a Benevolent being about such things.

“I must really have nothing better to do!” Xu Fan cursed under his breath and focused entirely on dealing with Benevolent Xu Fan.

Though Xu Fan didn’t respond, Benevolent Xu Fan kept rambling.

He relentlessly pushed his ideology of benevolence, which Xu Fan couldn’t stand any longer. Eventually, fed up, he sealed his hearing.

But Benevolent Xu Fan sent him a transmitted message, forcing him to listen.

“You and your so-called benevolence are pushing me to this,” Xu Fan formed seals with his hands, and a sound system appeared in the sky.

Then, a version of the song “Invisible Wings” by Teng Da Ye began to play in the strange space.

The sound pierced the soul; no one could block it.

Using magic to defeat magic was always Xu Fan’s way.

Hearing the song, Benevolent Xu Fan frowned in rare irritation.

He pushed Xu Fan back with a palm and said, “Can’t you pick a different song?”

“Then stop rambling; let’s focus on the fight,” Xu Fan shot back.

Hearing this, Benevolent Xu Fan grew furious.

“Words of warning, and you dismiss them as nonsense!”

The music kept playing, and the battle grew even fiercer.

The two fought for three full days and nights, using swordsmanship, yin and yang techniques, elemental mastery, spiritual techniques, and soul techniques…

For all that time, neither repeated a single move.

The relentless music continued to play in the sky, while Benevolent Xu Fan, enduring the noise, kept preaching his ideology to Xu Fan.

“When the hell will this end?”

Xu Fan knew that neither side could truly overcome the other; they could only keep fighting here.

His only hope was that the heavenly tribulation had its limits and wouldn’t force him to face the benevolent side of himself forever.

While battling, Xu Fan suddenly felt a wave of dizziness.

He was pulled into an illusion created by Benevolent Xu Fan.

Looking at the illusion, Xu Fan laughed.

If this illusion could truly control him, he’d be trapped forever.

“I’d advise you to keep quiet. If we really get into the illusion arts, this is like peeling an onion,” Xu Fan said with a smirk.

“Do you think I’m trapped in the illusion you created?” Xu Fan asked, still smiling.

“It doesn’t matter,” Benevolent Xu Fan replied, snapping his fingers. The two were back in the strange space.

The battle dragged on for a full month.

Just as Xu Fan was determined to see it through with Benevolent Xu Fan, the strange space suddenly collapsed—the energy of the Soul Tribulation had finally run out.

Back in the cultivation world, Xu Fan gazed at the sky, lost in thought.

“Sometimes you’re right; I shouldn’t overthink things. But I still prefer to follow my instincts and take things as they come,” Xu Fan said, unsure if he was talking to someone else or himself.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Fan felt a boundary within him break open.

In that moment, he became the Great Ascension Master he had longed to be.

The cultivation world seemed to transform before his eyes.

A powerful, awe-inspiring aura radiated from Xu Fan, compelling those around him to bow in submission.

Once again, myriad phenomena filled the sky—this time, not in celebration, but as if welcoming their master’s return.

The countless phenomena in the sky bowed before Xu Fan in reverence.

Celestial music echoed, and Divine Beasts descended beside Xu Fan, willing to serve as his mounts.

Celestial guards from the Immortal Realm stood ready to protect him.

Even the four Great Divine Beasts cleared a path: the true dragon and phoenix guarded his sides.

The sounds of dragon roars and phoenix cries filled the air, as if announcing Xu Fan’s might to the heavens and earth.

In the sky, the five elements transformed into a magnificent robe that draped over Xu Fan.

Wind, thunder, rain, and lightning became a feather fan in his hand.

The power of yin and yang formed Divine Beast armor beneath him, adding to his majesty.

The path of weapons turned into legendary celestial tools, landing in the hands of the celestial guards clearing the way.

The path of musical instruments became various instruments, replacing the celestial music and composing heavenly chapters in celestial script.

The sun and moon appeared together in the sky, creating day and night, shifting the seasons.

The phenomena in the sky now covered a radius of one hundred thousand miles.

Every cultivator who saw the celestial phenomena, except those from the Hidden Spirit Sect, couldn’t help but kneel in submission.

“Why does this phenomenon feel different from before?” Xu Gang on Hidden Spirit Island asked, watching the occurrences converge toward Xu Fan’s direction during the tribulation.

“It looks like Master has advanced to Great Ascension Master. These heavenly phenomena aren’t for celebration—they seem to be bowing to him,” Li Xingci said, his eyes shining with excitement as he looked at the sky.

“Master’s finally become a Great Ascension Master. As he’d say, he’s cleared the level,” Xu Yuexian said with a smile, recalling some of Xu Fan’s past remarks.

“Next time we run into that Purple Jade Flood Dragon, we won’t have to be afraid anymore,” Wang Xiangchi said with a grin.

Meanwhile, Wang Yulun and Xing were also gazing at the phenomena in the sky.

“Dad, Uncle Xu is incredible! We should stick close to him from now on. That way, we can live a life of luxury and respect in the Thousand Worlds, with no one daring to mess with us,” Xing said, his eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at the celestial phenomena above.