Chapter 1596: 斬妖月

The Young Lord of Heavenly Legacy City had a look of anticipation in his eyes, a cold sneer hidden beneath.

“Jiang Fan, Jiang Fan, you’d never in your wildest dreams imagine that I would approach you as your wife, would you? Though your wife’s body is only at the Core Formation realm, as long as you lower your guard, killing you will be no problem at all! Just wait for me to give you a big surprise!”

*Creak—*

The stone door of the secret chamber opened.

Jiang Fan walked out of the secret chamber with his hands behind his back.

Yao Yue immediately recognized the face—a face that he, and indeed the entire Heavenly Legacy City, would never forget! It was he who had massacred more than half of Heavenly Legacy City’s Half-Giant Kings!

He suppressed his killing intent, contemplating how to “reunite” with Jiang Fan after their long separation. Should he walk over with reserved grace, or run and throw himself into Jiang Fan’s arms? To avoid revealing himself, it would be better to be a bit more reserved.

With a shy expression, he walked up to Jiang Fan, tilted his head slightly, his eyes shimmering like autumn waters, and shyly murmured: “Husband.”

After calling out, a wave of disgust surged within him. But to please Jiang Fan, he had to make this sacrifice. Surely Jiang Fan was already lost in the word ‘husband,’ wasn’t he?

*Hahahaha*

A loud, crisp sound suddenly rang out, followed by a burning pain on his face.

The Young Lord of Heavenly Legacy City was stunned. Clutching his face, he looked up at Jiang Fan, only to see Jiang Fan’s face full of coldness, his voice equally icy: “Who is your husband?”

Back then, to save her life, Yao Yue had used the ‘Linked Heart Divine Worm’ to tie their lives together—that was shameless enough. Today, she dared to call him husband! Utterly shameless! He detested this woman more and more!

The Young Lord of Heavenly Legacy City was baffled: “But... everyone said I was your wife.” He hadn’t originally intended to possess this woman’s body. It was entirely because Leng Qingzhu said this was Jiang Fan’s wife that he took over the body. What kind of trick was this?

Jiang Fan laughed in anger, grabbing her neck and saying hatefully, “Don’t you have any self-awareness, woman?” He wished he could tear her limb from limb, yet she still dared to try to become his wife? Fine! If Yao Yue had truly repented, he might have felt a shred of pity. Now, there was none.

The Young Lord of Heavenly Legacy City finally realized something was wrong: Jiang Fan seemed to detest her? This made him feel like his heart would explode on the spot. A dignified seven-foot man, enduring humiliation and hardship to impersonate a woman for revenge, and in the end, it turned out to be a complete farce! The frustration, the humiliation he felt inside! But he could only endure it. Since this body named Yao Yue wasn’t liked by Jiang Fan, he would have to plan for the long term.

He put on a placating expression and said, “Don’t be like this. A single day as husband and wife creates a hundred days of kindness. Whatever problems we have, let’s go home and talk them over slowly, okay?”

“A single day as husband and wife, a hundred days of kindness?”

Jiang Fan was disgusted, his killing intent solidified. He roughly put Yao Yue down and said coldly, “Close your eyes.”

The Young Lord of Heavenly Legacy City was puzzled but obediently closed his eyes. After all, he was now Jiang Fan’s ‘delicate little wife.’ He just didn't know what Jiang Fan was going to do. Would he keep hitting her? In front of so many people, Jiang Fan wouldn't stoop so low as to beat his own wife, would he?

As he was pondering, he suddenly felt a chill on his neck. He instinctively opened his eyes, his vision spinning, unable to distinguish between the blue sky, white clouds, and the ground.

“Am I spinning?”

“Why do I feel so light?”

He murmured to himself, and soon spotted a headless female corpse on the ground. He couldn't help but stare blankly: “Is that... me?”

“My head is flying?”

“I’ve been killed?”

He looked utterly bewildered, and his vision grew increasingly dark. As he heavily fell to the ground, groups of numb faces came into his view, as if they had all been psychologically prepared for his death. Only then did the Young Lord of Heavenly Legacy City understand: they had followed to watch Jiang Fan kill him!

But why would Jiang Fan kill his own wife? Why?

At that moment, Jiang Fan’s indifferent voice reached his ears: “Yao Yue, in Boundary Mountain, you caused the deaths of over two hundred members of my Nine Sect Human Clan on Earth. Today, I kill you for revenge, and at the same time, I use your death to achieve Dao Enlightenment and become a Spirit Transformation cultivator. Between us, all grievances are hereby canceled!”

The Young Lord of Heavenly Legacy City finally understood completely. The owner of this body was someone Jiang Fan was destined to kill! He had unknowingly taken over the body, and then obediently offered himself up for Jiang Fan to kill. Not only that, but his death would also help Jiang Fan achieve his Dao, allowing him to become a Spirit Transformation cultivator!

Upon learning the truth, the Young Lord of Heavenly Legacy City was furious beyond measure. He had actually become Jiang Fan’s stepping stone to Spirit Transformation! It can't be like this! It can't... be like this...

He opened his mouth wide, wanting to roar, to bellow, to curse. But in the end, not a single word came out. He could only watch as darkness consumed him, dragging him into an eternal abyss of darkness.

No one knew that the Young Lord of Heavenly Legacy City, the son of a Five-Phase Realm Half-Giant King, had died so senselessly.

Jiang Fan looked at the dismembered corpse, feeling little joy. Instead, a hint of sadness welled up. He looked towards the direction of Boundary Mountain on the continent and bowed respectfully from afar: “Everyone, you may rest in peace.”

Finally, he took out Fu Chaojun’s blood-stained guqin, wiped the blood off with his fingers, and whispered: “Senior Brother Fu, may we be Bo Ya and Zi Qi again in the next life.” A ball of fierce flames surged from his palm, incinerating the ancient guqin into ashes.

The knot in his heart, which had troubled him for a long time, finally untied at this moment. He looked at the sky, closed his eyes, and only opened them after a long time. His eyes were clear, and he said, “I am going to break through to the Spirit Transformation realm. During this time, I will experience the maddening process of the Nine-Orifice Nascent Soul. My madness can harm people. Please, those with physical injuries or emotional imperfections, step back and do not remain near me.”

Fairy Yunshang came to his side, and Liu Qingxian also rushed over. Neither of them had physical injuries, and they were among the few women acknowledged by Jiang Fan as having no emotional imperfections.

Gu Xin’er asked curiously, “What if someone insists on staying?”

Slave-Heart Demon Emperor glanced at her chest and said, “Whatever you lack, that part will disappear.”

Gu Xin’er looked down at her own chest and, startled, was the first to slip away. Being flat was already terrible; if it became negative, she’d die!

Slave-Heart Demon Emperor chuckled, covering his mouth. He glanced at Jiang Fan, sighed softly, and chose to leave.

The Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secret said, “I can only observe from afar.” He had the regret of not having explored the underground world to find ancient sages, so he couldn't stay.

Xia Chaoge also looked worried and said, “Uncle-Master, please take care.” She also retreated, though no one knew what emotional imperfection lay within her heart.

Afterward, everyone gradually retreated to a distance. Among the countless people present, only Fairy Yunshang and Liu Qingxian had complete hearts.

Jiang Fan sighed softly, just as many had reminded him. Who in this life doesn’t carry regrets?

He patted their hands and said, “If I cannot awaken from the Nine-Orifice Nascent Soul phase... remember to kill me.” Rather than becoming mad, turning into a plaything for the ancient giants, and being tortured to death by them, it was better to die with dignity.

Fairy Yunshang gripped Jiang Fan’s hand, wanting to persuade him, but finally nodded with tears in her eyes and said: “Alright, Yunshang will personally send you on your way, Jiang Lang.”

Liu Qingxian’s gaze was complex. She took a deep breath and said: “Have all the regrets in your heart been resolved?”