Chapter 159: Old Madman Big Brother

"What to do? The two Holy Lords have arrived together, and they're here to kill. There's no way this will end well." Qin Yao, though frowning, still possessed a unique charm. Her only consolation was that the mighty Azure Dragon King from the Northern Region was here; otherwise, the Peacock King would truly be fighting a losing battle alone.

"Qin Yao, you must leave this place quickly, or it will be very dangerous," Ye Fan whispered.

"Come with me," Qin Yao urged.

"I'm afraid I can't leave today. Not even the Peacock King can protect me," Ye Fan said calmly, showing no fear or panic.

Since the Ji family had declared that even if the Yaochi Holy Lord obtained the Great Void Art, they would find a way to reclaim it, there was no reason for them to spare him now that they had launched such a large-scale attack here.

He was certainly the primary target of their search. With the Ji family's Holy Lord present, the Peacock King couldn't possibly protect him. Taking him away would be tantamount to taking a portion of the Void Scripture, creating an unending conflict.

"What secret art of the Ji family did you learn?" Qin Yao asked.

"Don't ask. If you know too much, the Ji family will hunt you down too. Leave quickly, or it will be too late!"

Qin Yao grabbed his wrist and said, "Let's go together. You don't have to do this."

Ye Fan shook his head. "You go first. I have my own plan."

Seeing his resolute refusal, Qin Yao looked back at him, smiled sweetly, and said, "Be careful. You must survive. If you want to 'kill everyone,' you have to grow up safely."

More and more figures appeared in this space. Not only cultivators from the Ji family and the Yaochi Holy Land had arrived, but also powerful experts from the Tai Xuan Sect and the Carefree Sect had rushed to the scene.

This was an unimaginably vast force; dense crowds of figures occupied more than half the sky. They had clearly come to encircle and annihilate the Peacock King.

If the Azure Dragon King hadn't been here, the Peacock King might have truly met a bitter end. Even with his presence, the situation was still very grim.

The Ji family's Holy Lord merged with the void, as still as the Great Dao, as ethereal as the boundless sky. His voice, ethereal and deep, seemed to emanate from an eternal unknown place, saying, "Peacock King, before you and I settle our scores, I demand one person from you." Ye Fan knew without a doubt that the Ji family's Holy Lord was referring to him.

As he expected, the powerful Ji family Holy Lord personally called out his name. While other cultivators would surely feel honored to be mentioned by such a prominent figure, Ye Fan felt no joy, not even the urge to cry. Being called out like this was akin to being "marked for death." "Are you certain you want me to hand over this young man?" the Peacock King asked meaningfully.

"Naturally!" the Ji family's Holy Lord uttered the two words, which reverberated like divine sounds. Deep within the space, many demon cultivators stumbled, almost collapsing to the ground.

The Peacock King scoffed, scanning the crowd before him. "Don't assume that just because your Ji family has a multitude of experts, no one can contend with you. If you kill him, I dare say, you will definitely face enormous trouble." At these words, not only the Ji family members but also the other cultivators were astonished. "Alarmist!" an elder from the Ji family shouted from afar, displeased. "Ye Fan, come here," the Peacock King beckoned. Ye Fan had no choice but to rush into the high sky, appearing before him, unsure what he was about to say. In that instant, he felt countless murderous intentions surge towards him, most of them from the Ji family's cultivators.

The Peacock King burst into laughter, speaking shocking words without end: "If you kill him... your so-called 'foundation' might not be enough, unless your Ji family has an immortal God King who can crawl out of their grave... otherwise, hehe!" "Is there truly such a person in this world?" "Someone who dares to challenge the Ji family...?" No one believed it.

This was because the true depths of powerful factions like the Yaochi Holy Land and the Ji family were unfathomable. "Ye Fan, demonstrate your footwork," the Peacock King said with a smile on his refined face. By now, Ye Fan naturally understood what he needed to do: leverage a powerful name to protect himself. Immediately, he left a series of afterimages in the sky, performing the footwork taught by the Old Madman. The Ji family's Holy Lord said nothing, standing quietly without any reaction.

The Yaochi Holy Lord was enveloped by 108 halos, as if numerous worlds were appearing around him. Like a divine king, he calmly asked, "Young man, who taught you this footwork?" "It was my elder brother, the Old Madman," Ye Fan replied calmly and resolutely.

Upon hearing this, the Peacock King nearly stumbled. He muttered internally, *This kid is too much. Even I would respectfully address the Old Madman as Senior.*

The Yaochi Holy Lord, veiled by halos, could not be seen clearly, but his prolonged silence suggested he was utterly speechless. The Ji family's Holy Lord remained entirely unresponsive, merged with the void, as if he had completely vanished. "Who is this Old Madman you speak of?" an elder from the Ji family pressed.

"He's a crazy old man. People say he's been alive for six thousand years," Ye Fan said, now completely calm. "My elder brother is quite pitiful, truly. He's often confused and loses himself..."

*Good grief!* Even the Peacock King was speechless. Calling him "elder brother" over and over again—how could others bear it? That was a peerless figure from six thousand years ago! "My elder brother carries sorrow in his heart..." "My elder brother can't forget the past..." "My elder brother, he..." Ye Fan continued rambling, completely disregarding the feelings of others, uttering nonsense.

Finally, the Peacock King couldn't stand it anymore and secretly transmitted a message: "Kid, are you addicted now? Calling him 'Old Madman Big Brother' every other word—I think many people want to strangle you!" "Nonsense!" an elder from the Ji family couldn't help but snap. "What status does the Madman hold? You... you have no idea of the immensity of heaven and earth!" "Since you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do," Ye Fan said, shrugging, and then his feet...

This rendered everyone even more speechless. Ye Fan was clearly demonstrating his profound connection with the Old Madman through his actions.

In truth, many already understood that Ye Fan was certainly connected to the Old Madman, but no one, not even under duress, would believe that the Old Madman was his elder brother. This kid was clearly spouting deliberate nonsense.

"Don't think you're safe now, kid," the Peacock King secretly transmitted. "The Old Madman is crazy after all. While no one dares to provoke him openly, once chaos breaks out, someone will definitely try to kill you without hesitation." He continued, "Before this, did the Ji family truly not know? They've hunted you before, so they must have already found out. The reason they haven't pointed it out is simply because they want to pretend ignorance."

Ye Fan's heart tightened. He had also guessed as much; his situation remained perilous. The only reassuring thought was that the two Holy Lords would most likely not attack him directly. "My elder brother, the Old Madman, said he would come to fight me again soon," Ye Fan stated. *You old bastard!* Many wanted to curse him with those words. At this point, the Yaochi Holy Lord and the Ji family's Holy Lord completely ignored him, treating him as if he didn't exist, no longer sparing him a glance. The Ji family's Holy Lord shouted, "Peacock King, you provoke my Ji family; today, you will not escape this calamity!" From this point on, only strength would speak.

In the void, he simply and directly struck, and with a thunderous roar, this space created by ancient saints instantly cracked, on the verge of complete collapse. At the same time, the Yaochi Holy Lord stepped forward, shouting, "Peacock King, you escaped eight hundred years ago, but today, you will not leave!"

The Peacock King laughed loudly. "I soar above the world at will! Who can stop me? Who can block me?" His black hair streamed behind him as he walked forward, step by step, in perfect harmony with heaven and earth, emitting strange pulsations.

*Puff! Puff!*

At that moment, behind the two Holy Lords, people continuously exploded, turning into bloody mist, completely obliterated by the tremors caused by the Peacock King's footsteps.

In the blink of an eye, nearly a hundred cultivators were pulverized, reduced to dust without even realizing it, leaving only a faint crimson mist lingering.

The mighty demon expert, revealing his divine abilities for the first time, locked onto everyone.

Simultaneously, the Azure Dragon King stepped forward, joining the Peacock King to confront the two Holy Lords.

"Kill!"

War cries shook the heavens, and the great battle fully erupted!

Undoubtedly, this would be a battle of rivers of blood. The Peacock King and the Azure Dragon King did not flee, hoping to secure a sliver of hope for the demon cultivators here. They blocked the two Holy Lords, now facing the combined assault of many elders.

Ye Fan turned and fled. Now, even "Elder Brother Old Madman" wouldn't help. With the chaotic battle erupting, many would likely try to eliminate him.

The only fortunate thing was that the two Holy Lords did not personally intervene, allowing him to move away from the central area and avoid being trapped on the spot.

"You kid, surnamed Ye, stop right there!" Behind him, hundreds of people were chasing Ye Fan, all young disciples of the Ji family.

Last time, Ye Fan had fearlessly roared at the Ji family to get lost. Now, with that incident spread throughout the Southern Region, he had long become the public enemy of the Ji family's younger generation.

How could he fight with hundreds of people chasing him? A single mouthful of spit from each could bury him. Ye Fan fled for his life; it was impossible to confront them head-on.

"You kid, surnamed Ye, if you have guts, don't run!"

"Your grandpa's! If you have guts, come catch me!" Ye Fan retorted without a flush or a racing heart, accelerating even more.

"Ye, you little thief, stop! Your granny here will give you a hundred moves and still capture and kill you!" a female Ji family disciple lightly shouted.

"Don't chase me; you're too ugly. I can't be bothered to fight you," Ye Fan quipped, even as he fled.

Some of the female disciples behind him were furious, but they truly couldn't catch up to Ye Fan. His mysterious footwork was beyond their reach.

"Ye, you little thief, you are the public enemy of our Ji family's young generation! Even if you run to the ends of the earth, we will kill you!" "Are you still asleep? You're talking nonsense. Go home and catch up on your sleep."

After that, Ye Fan dared not speak much. The ones shouting were all low-level Ji family disciples, whom he easily shook off. However, many others pursued him in silence, no fewer than dozens. "Ji Hui, you old hag, you're really persistent!" To his surprise, Ye Fan discovered that Ji Hui and several other elders were personally chasing him.

Ji Hui's face was ashen. She said nothing, pursuing relentlessly. Now that the Peacock King wasn't stepping forward, she didn't believe Ye Fan could escape.

A delicate laugh drifted over, clear and melodious like pearls scattering on a jade plate. Her voice was soft and sweet: "Little Ye Zi, don't run anymore. Sister will keep you safe."

Ye Fan looked back to see a tall, extremely alluring woman. A jade-green moon hovered above her head, and her delicate feet trod upon five-colored lightning. She followed unhurriedly, no slower than the elders.

Dressed in a green gown, she was enchanting and graceful, with tender, snow-white skin. Though she was in pursuit, she exuded boundless charm. Her large eyes were like water, alluring and captivating, and her pearly teeth biting her red lips added a touch of allure.

"Who are you?"

"My name is Ji Biyue," she said with a sweet smile, devoid of any murderous intent.

"Damn, it's you!" Ye Fan's heart stiffened. This alluring woman, who even dared to kill her own sister, was absolutely a ruthless individual.

Just then, Ye Fan spotted Hua Yunfei also pursuing him. He drifted in from behind like a nimble cloud, his blue robes billowing, exuding an ethereal and noble aura.

At the same time, he also noticed the Yaochi Saintess. Like a divine lotus blooming for the first time, her skin was radiant and her jade body shimmered with an ethereal glow. She possessed a beauty that overshadowed the moon and shamed flowers. Dressed in white, she floated towards him like a celestial maiden descending from the Moon Palace. "Beautiful Yaochi Saintess, why are you chasing me too?"