Chapter 849 - Ten Breaths

The crowd was stunned. They never expected Chen Fan to defeat Ye Zimo with a single slap. It was like an adult beating a child, sending Ye Zimo flying in one hit.

They had expected the complete opposite: Ye Zimo smashing Chen Fan into pieces.

After all, one was in the eighth-level Heavenly Star realm, while the other was in the peak Heavenly Star realm. No matter how they looked at it, Ye Zimo was the stronger one.

But what actually happened?

Ye Zimo was like an ant in front of Chen Fan.

“

Hiss, hiss, hiss

...”

The nearby crowd sucked in a breath of cold air. They looked at Chen Fan with gazes full of horror.

Finally, they realized why this couple dared to play and humiliate Ye Zimo. The young man was so terrifyingly strong that he could send a peak Heavenly Star realm expert flying with a slap.

It was no wonder he won the favor of such a stunning beauty—who wouldn’t admire a peerless genius like him?

The crowd soon recovered from their shock and began murmuring.

“So strong!”

“My god, am I seeing things? This can’t be real!”

“Unbelievable. Is he actually a half-step Manifestation realm expert pretending to be weak—a wolf in sheep’s clothing?”

“Ye Zimo’s arrogance led to a grave mistake. He thought this kid was easy to bully, but he was actually just keeping a low profile, playing the wolf in sheep's clothing. Now he’s the one left looking like a beaten pig. My goodness, he’s so ugly I nearly lost my dinner!”

“You guys shouldn’t forget about Ye Zimo’s identity. The Ye Clan won’t stay quiet after this. That couple is in trouble—the Ye Clan must have received word already. Their experts are probably on their way.”

“......”

Although Chen Fan had sent Ye Zimo flying with a slap, stunning everyone, they quickly realized trouble was brewing. With the Ye Clan backing Ye Zimo, retaliation seemed inevitable.

Would the Ye Clan let someone who beat their young patriarch live?

Chen Fan, overhearing the chatter, frowned slightly. The Ye Clan was clearly a major force on Ping Shan Demonic Island—troublesome to deal with

Although the Xuan Ting Demon Sect was also very powerful, their base was far away, offering little immediate support.

Thinking of this, he glared at Xuan Shitong fiercely and said, “This is all your fault. Now, we’re in big trouble. If Lord Demon King can’t settle this, just wait for disaster to strike!”

“Keke, what are you scared of?” Xuan Shitong rolled her eyes at Chen Fan and said, “The Ye Clan is indeed stronger than the Xuan Ting Demon Sect, but the Demonic Child Section Battle is underway. Once you pass the demon cave’s test, the Ye Clan won’t dare touch us.”

Evidently, Xuan Shitong had already considered the risks and planned accordingly.

Passing the demon cave’s test would elevate their status, forcing the Ye Clan to think twice before offending the Sky Suspended Demon Palace.

“You’re still talking. Even if I can pass the demon cave’s test, you saw it yourself—Ye Zimo also passed the test.” Chen Fan rolled his eyes.

Xuan Shitong said, “There’s no need to fear. You are my man, and my man is unrivaled. You can definitely pass the test faster than him. You’re a thousand times—no, ten thousand times more outstanding than him. The Ye Clan wouldn’t dare to make a move on you even if they had ten lives to spare.”

That was the truth.

The Demonic Child Selection Battle’s purpose was to select the Demonic Child candidates.

If Chen Fan could pass the Thousand Arts Demon Cave with exceptional speed, it would prove his extraordinary talent and earn the attention of the Sky Suspended Demon Palace.

If the Ye Clan dared to seek revenge against a seed candidate, the Sky Suspended Demon Palace would wipe them off the map of the Ping Shan Demonic Island.

Chen Fan rolled his eyes. They hadn’t even started, and he didn’t know what tests awaited them. Yet, this demonic lady already assumed he’d finish faster than Ye Zimo. The pressure he felt was as heavy as a mountain.

“Keke, lacking confidence? Fine, I’ll give you a kiss to boost it.”

𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Without waiting, Xuan Shitong kissed his cheek.

Black lines appeared on his face as he said, “If you want to take advantage of me, just say so. Boost my confidence? Excuses! Come on, let’s go challenge the demon cave and secure our life-saving talismans.”

After saying that, Chen Fan and Xuan Shitong headed toward the Thousand Arts Demon Cave’s entrance and quickly entered it.

The eyes of the crowd flickered non-stop.

“They have gone to challenge the Thousand Arts Demon Cave. I wonder how long they will take?”

“They’re not stupid after all. As long as they can pass the Thousand Arts Demon Cave faster than Ye Zimo, the Ye Clan’s experts would not dare to touch them.”

“True, but that cave’s test is no joke. Ye Zimo passed in the time it takes to burn an incense stick—he’s exceptional. Can that kid match him?”

“Who knows? Since he could send a peak Heavenly Star realm expert flying with a slap, maybe he can. Let’s just wait here and see—though I’m sure the Ye Clan’s people will show up soon.”

Suddenly, a large mass of demonic clouds came from afar at lightning speed. Terrifying demonic might blossomed, suppressing the area and making everyone’s expressions change drastically.

“They’re here!”

“Heavens, the Ye Clan’s people came so quickly!”

The crowd’s eyes flickered violently, realizing that the Ye Clan’s people were here.

“Zimo!” A middle-aged man appeared in a flash, his eyes locking onto Ye Zimo, who lay sprawled on the ground like a broken puppet, his face swollen beyond recognition. The man’s killing intent surged as he took in the pitiful state of his son.

When Ye Zimo saw the middle-aged man, tears nearly welled up in his eyes. He tried to speak, but his words came out with a wheezing sound before he collapsed.

“Fa... Father.”

Although Chen Fan’s slap didn’t end his life, it was far from gentle. It had shattered his teeth and left him concussed. Seeing his father had come, he immediately fainted.

“Who is it? Tell me who dared to hurt my son. Who is it, I’m going to kill him! I’ll kill him!” roared Ye Xi, Ye Zimo’s father, furiously.

A skinny, monkey-faced youth stepped forward eagerly. He said, “Patriarch Ye, I know who hurt Young Master Ye. It’s a couple, but they have both entered the Thousand Arts Demon Cave.”

Ye Xi’s eyes gleamed with murderous intent. “Good. Point them out when the time comes, and you’ll be rewarded.”

The youth’s face lit up with joy as he bowed repeatedly. “Many thanks to Patriarch Ye, many thanks to Patriarch Ye.”

When Chen Fan entered the Thousand Arts Demon Cave, he instantly felt a huge pressure surging from all directions. Then, he saw a demonic palm seal blasting toward him.

The seal seemed to contain countless variations as if thousands of palm strikes had merged into a single, colossal “demon” character, shrouding the heavens as it descended.

Boom.

Chen Fan raised his palm, and a similar powerful palm seal art struck out.

The two large palm seals clashed in the air and crumbled together. Yet, the remnants of the demonic seal seemed to etch themselves into his consciousness, evolving and transforming within his mind.

Although this palm seal was very powerful, containing immense might, how could it compare to the heaven-tier martial arts he had learned?

Chen Fan opened and shut his eyes. Immediately afterward, demonic might rolled out, and when he raised his hand again, he unleashed a demonic palm seal.

The ancient “demon” character remained suspended in the air, gathering overwhelming momentum. With a loud boom, Chen Fan’s figure flashed, exiting the cave effortlessly.

The guard outside froze, stunned. After a moment, he said, “Ten breaths, crossed the demon cave. Test passed.”

Nearby, the monkey-faced youth spotted Chen Fan and immediately shouted, “Patriarch Ye, it’s him!”