Chapter 1321: Invincible

He planned to speak with the woman first. If she was willing to let Huang Quan take responsibility, then Bi Luo would have to accept the addition of another 'sister'. However, if she felt deeply insulted, Jiang Fan would have no choice but to expel Huang Quan, this rogue element, from the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. He would show no leniency.

Bi Luo said, her voice filled with worry, "She is the female sect master of a medium-sized sect."

Hearing this, Jiang Fan's heart sank. As the sect master of a medium-sized sect, she was undoubtedly a prominent and influential figure in Taicang Great State. How could she possibly agree to be a concubine to a tiger demon? Huang Quan was beyond saving. His expulsion from the Heavenly Secret Pavilion was inevitable.

Observing Jiang Fan's expression, Bi Luo understood that he had made his decision, and a deep bitterness welled up within her.

"I've inquired about her sect," Bi Luo continued. "It's called the Palace of Stars, and its reputation is excellent. It's a very respectable and legitimate sect. Huang Quan has harmed a truly innocent sect master."

Jiang Fan sighed. "He has indeed committed an unforgivable..."

He suddenly froze. He remained stunned for a full three breaths. Had he just heard a strange name?

"Sister Bi, did you say that sect is called the Palace of Stars?"

"Do you know them, Brother Fan?" Bi Luo felt even more anxious, wondering if the Palace of Stars was an ally of Jiang Fan's.

"The one Huang Quan defiled... is the Palace Master of the Palace of Stars?"

Bi Luo couldn't meet Jiang Fan's gaze. She lowered her head in shame and nodded slightly.

Jiang Fan gasped, a sharp intake of breath. The Palace Master of Stars... wasn't that the Hellish Abomination transformed? The real Palace Master of Stars had been devoured by the Hellish Abomination long before the Heavenly Mountain Battlefield opened! Huang Quan... he actually managed to 'open the heavenly gate' of the Hellish Abomination!

In that instant, all his negative impressions of Huang Quan vanished into thin air. His arrogance, self-importance, and volatile temper — none of it mattered anymore! His current evaluation of Huang Quan could be summed up in two words: Invincible!

Looking across the entire Taicang Great State, even the Central Land, or even the three realms of Heaven, Central Land, and Hell... Huang Quan was an invincible presence! No one could surpass him!

"Sister Bi, where is my Brother Huang?" Jiang Fan was now eager to meet the invincible Huang Quan, who was unmatched in the three realms.

Bi Luo, still dispirited, realized that Huang Quan was likely facing punishment. Knowing Jiang Fan's character, he would never tolerate such an evil person remaining by his side. At the very least, Huang Quan would be expelled from the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. This meant that she and Xiao Hu would either leave with Huang Quan, or Huang Quan would depart alone, and their family would be shattered.

"I'll take you to him," Bi Luo said with a faint sigh.

The two arrived before a secret chamber. From within, decadent sounds ebbed and flowed like waves, the music swirling, stirring emotions deeply. Jiang Fan rubbed his nose. Fortunately, he and Yun Shang had set up a sound-insulating barrier when they were intimate. Otherwise, it would be just like this moment.

Bi Luo was too embarrassed to listen. Blushing, she kicked the stone door and called out, "Brother Fan is back!"

The sounds inside suddenly ceased. After a rustle of clothes, the stone door creaked open. Huang Quan emerged, pulling up his trousers and drenched in sweat. Seeing Jiang Fan, he felt incredibly guilty. "Vice Pavilion Master Jiang..." Previously, he would have arrogantly called Jiang Fan by his name. Now, even his address had changed. This showed he harbored a deep sense of guilt. This indirectly indicated that his nature wasn't inherently bad.

Jiang Fan glanced into the secret chamber and asked, "Is she willing to be with you?" If not, why were they still intimate?

Huang Quan scratched his head. "Not yet, I'm still trying to persuade her. If she doesn't agree, I'll... I'll just do it once. After seven or eight days of effort, she's no longer resisting as much as before. Vice Pavilion Master Jiang, just give me a little more time. I guarantee I'll persuade her. I promise not to cause any trouble for your Heavenly Secret Pavilion."

Jiang Fan nearly coughed up a mouthful of old blood. "Is that what you call persuasion? You 'forced' her into submission!"

*Creak* — The Palace Master of Stars laboriously crawled out of the secret chamber. Her pale body was covered in bruises, her face was haggard, and her frame was gaunt. At that moment, she didn't even have the strength to stand or walk; she could only crawl.

"Kill... me... please!" Her voice, which should have been rich and melodious, was now like a broken bellows—hoarse and rough.

Jiang Fan's brow furrowed in dismay. No wonder the Hellish Abomination wasn't resisting. It must have been so utterly ravaged that it was no longer recognizable, and had no strength left to fight back. Recalling when the Hellish Abomination first appeared, how majestic and awe-inspiring it was? The entire continent, along with the four seas, had been stirred by its presence. Now, it was being driven to beg for death by a tiger demon in the most humiliating way. It was truly a lamentable sight.

Huang Quan clasped his hands and bowed, pleading, "Vice Pavilion Master Jiang, please give me a little more time. I promise I'll persuade her!"

Jiang Fan felt a chill. "Do as you please if you like it, just don't regret it." If Huang Quan ever found out that the Palace Master of Stars, whom he had been so relentlessly 'persuading', was actually a Hellish Abomination... his desire to die would probably be even stronger than the Hellish Abomination's. Let them both continue their passionate endeavors, striving for perfection.

Jiang Fan, meanwhile, stepped into the secret chamber and found the Hellish Abomination's spatial storage device, which was lying scattered nearby.

"The incantation!" Jiang Fan held it up to the Hellish Abomination. The Hellish Abomination clearly recognized Jiang Fan. It wore a bitter expression.

"I'll tell you," it rasped, "but then, you must kill me..."

As it recited the incantation, the spatial storage device became unrestricted. Jiang Fan's gaze swept over its contents, and a look of delight appeared on his face. A bottle of golden True Spirit Blood came into view. It was none other than the True Spirit Blood of Liuli's mother, the Golden Serpent Saint Mother. It had been extracted by Mount Sanqing and later stolen entirely by the Hellish Abomination. After all the twists and turns, it had finally fallen into Jiang Fan's hands.

With this blood, Jiang Fan could complete the cultivation of the third form of the 'Brahma Saint True Spirit Art'. According to its description, upon mastering the third form, his physique would become so strong that he would be unmatched among Nascent Soul stage cultivators. Furthermore, having obtained the Jagged Sword, his 'Great Evolution Sword Array' now had three spirit swords, allowing him to unleash the power of a minor completed sword array. He felt a sense of anticipation, wondering how strong he had become.

"Kill me!" the Palace Master of Stars cried out, reaching to grab Jiang Fan's pant leg.

How could Huang Quan bear to? He scooped her up, tucked her under his arm, and headed back into the secret chamber, sheepishly closing the stone door. "Vice Pavilion Master Jiang, I'll be busy now."

"No..." The stone door closed amidst the Hellish Abomination's desperate cries.

Bi Luo covered her face, too embarrassed to show herself. "Brother Fan, if you're going to expel him, then do so," she said. "I won't blame you!" Being married to such a husband was quite humiliating for her.

Jiang Fan shrugged. "Why would I expel him? For such an invincible man, I have nothing but admiration!"

Bi Luo's face was a mixture of surprise and bewilderment. She understood every word Jiang Fan said. But put together, she couldn't make any sense of them. Nevertheless, this was wonderful news; their family of three could remain together.

"Thank you, Brother Fan," Bi Luo said, overjoyed.

As Jiang Fan walked towards the secret chamber, he asked about her 'madness' and the recent situation of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.

"What did you say? Fa Yin Jingang has renounced his monastic vows? And he brought his lover to look for me?"

Bi Luo nodded and produced a jade slip. "Everyone was in seclusion at the time, so I was the one who received him. He said he wanted to travel across the mountains and rivers of the Nine Provinces with his beloved. You are one of his few friends, and he wanted to see you before he left. Since he couldn't find you, he left this jade slip."

Jiang Fan was stunned into silence for a long time. Fa Yin Jingang, who had dedicated himself to Buddhism, actually renounced his vows? He took the jade slip, his heart filled with curiosity. What message had Fa Yin Jingang left for him? He placed it against his forehead, and a distinct, clear, slow, yet powerful and indifferent voice—Fa Yin Jingang's voice—emerged.

"Brother Jiang, if you see this jade slip, please leave Taicang Great State immediately. The Bodhisattva intends to personally 'enlighten' you."