Ye Fan listened intently to Princess Qing Jiuzhen's words.
His gaze swept over the encircling Azure Dragon Guard, and his expression darkened slightly.
"Your Highness, isn't your approach pushing people to a dead end?" Ye Fan said coldly.
Princess Qing Jiuzhen glanced at Ye Fan with indifference and replied, "You don't have much time to consider."
Damn, she really is strong-willed!
Ye Fan let out a bitter laugh, but he understood that this was the law of the jungle—survival of the fittest.
However, he was not someone who could be easily slaughtered.
With a detached look at the proud Qing Jiuzhen, Ye Fan sneered, "Since Your Highness insists on being so domineering, then you can forget about getting the Ascension Token!"
After saying that, Ye Fan sent a message to Xian'er: "Sister Xian'er, if they try to seize the Ascension Token now, can you help me keep it safe?"
Xian'er still wore a smile on her face as she subtly replied, "Of course, but I have two conditions."
Hearing this, Ye Fan thought Xian'er was having second thoughts and wanted to use this as leverage for the Ascension Token.
So he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine. As long as Sister Xian'er helps me protect the Ye Clan members, I can give you the Ascension Token."
"Who said I wanted your Ascension Token?" Xian'er replied somewhat exasperatedly. "What I mean is that while I don't want the Ascension Token, when we enter the Celestial Palace of the Sky, I want to take one spot from you. Is that acceptable?"
Not wanting the Ascension Token but only asking for a spot?
Ye Fan looked at Xian'er in surprise, wondering if she had lost her mind.
Ye Fan had initially intended to hand this over to the Celestial Kingdom Sovereign, seeking only a single spot for himself.
Moreover, he had been rejected. Now, Xian'er only wanted one spot and did not require the Ascension Token.
Such a good deal was something Ye Fan could not refuse.
He directly conveyed, "No problem. What is the second condition, Sister Xian'er?"
Xian'er's tone seemed to grow a bit more serious as she replied, "It's simple: join the Sect I belong to. How about that?"
"Join your Sect?" Ye Fan was slightly taken aback. He had not expected that someone with her formidable strength would be backed by a Sect.
If that were the case, it must be an incredibly powerful force.
Ye Fan couldn't help but ask, "May I inquire which Sect Sister Xian'er belongs to?"
"You will naturally find out soon enough."
"Alright then!"
Ye Fan transmitted again, "To speak frankly, I cannot agree to this condition, Sister Xian'er."
"Why not?"
Xian'er was somewhat puzzled. She had invited Ye Fan to join her Sect because she recognized his potential and abilities.
Furthermore, given Ye Fan's current situation, joining a powerful Sect would undoubtedly be beneficial for him.
Xian'er did not expect that Ye Fan would have reasons for his refusal.
"Ye Fan said, 'If I join your Sect, wouldn't that mean I'm at a low rank? There would be a whole bunch of senior brothers and sisters above me, not to mention uncles and ancestors.'
Every time he met someone, he would have to bow and greet them, which would be exhausting.
Besides, that wasn't Ye Fan's personality.
'So that's the reason...'
After hearing Ye Fan's explanation, Xian'er couldn't help but look speechless.
She continued to communicate through thought, 'Don't worry. With your cultivation and abilities, even if you join the Sect, you will be given the position of Elder Guest. You won't need to bow to anyone.'
'What about the Sect Leader?' Ye Fan asked.
'Of equal status,' Xian'er replied.
'Deal.' Ye Fan glanced deeply at the incredibly charming Xian'er, a smile instantly appearing on his face. It seemed her status in the Sect was quite high!
Otherwise, how could she make such a bold statement?
The two communicated through thought in an instant.
At the same time, Princess Qing Jiuzhen's face flashed with deep disdain at what Ye Fan had just said.
Do you want to refuse a toast only to drink a penalty?
'Since you want to die, then this princess will grant your wish!'
A coldness filled Qing Jiuzhen's exquisite features as she directly ordered Azure Dragon Guard Copper Bell Xudong, 'Xudong, kill without mercy.'"
"Yes, Your Highness."
Xudong responded respectfully, then directly commanded the Azure Dragon Guard, "Kill without mercy."
In an instant, the powerful cultivators of the Azure Dragon Guard unleashed their auras, erupting with ferocity.
"Mo Pu, you go and hold him down."
Xian'er smiled as she glanced at Xudong and spoke with a gentle tone.
"Yes, Miss." Mo Pu stepped forward and walked directly towards Xudong.
"You should have no problem with the others, right?"
After sending Mo Pu to restrain the Azure Dragon Guard Commander Xudong of Ascendant Peak, Xian'er winked at Ye Fan and said sweetly.
"Thank you." Ye Fan replied succinctly.
Although the Azure Dragon Guard were all powerful in cultivation, aside from Xudong from the Peak of Ascension, Ye Fan assessed that most of the others were at the Great Accomplishment Period or Initial Stage of Ascension based on their auras.
Even if they were strong, they likely could not surpass the Mid Stage of Ascension.
With such strength, they posed no threat to him, so he had no worries.
As his voice fell, Ye Fan's seemingly delicate and fragile figure stepped forward. He cast a cold glance at Princess Qing Jiuzhen and then addressed the aura-releasing Azure Dragon Guard, "Come on!"
He didn't mind collecting some powerful Nascent Souls.
The Azure Dragon Guards seemed to glance warily at Xian'er, who stood behind Ye Fan.
Xian'er chuckled and said, "Don't worry, you can go ahead and fight. I won't interfere."
"Kill!"
Upon hearing this, the Azure Dragon Guards exchanged glances, no longer hesitating, and charged directly at Ye Fan.
Mo Pu and the Azure Dragon Guard Commander, Xudong, had already engaged in a fierce battle, unleashing an incredibly violent clash.
"This is bad; they are going to attack the young master!"
"Dad, why do you think the young master came back safely? Isn't this just asking for death?"
Within the Ye Family, when Ye Fan returned, Ye Qiancheng and the others had already seen him.
Now, seeing that the powerful Azure Dragon Guards had completely surrounded Ye Fan, Ye Feng and Ye Qingling couldn't help but feel deeply worried for him.
"Fan, it's all my fault!"
Ye Qiancheng's gaze turned to the void as he clenched his fists tightly, his eyes reddening.
In his view, Ye Fan must have heard about the family being besieged, which was why he rushed back without regard for his own safety.
This was what led him into such a perilous situation now.
But those are the people from the Qinglan Celestial Kingdom!
How could he possibly withstand this?
Ye Qiancheng's eyes were filled with deep despair and sorrow.
In the courtyard of the Ye Family, the Ye Clan Members stood in droves.
Like Ye Qiancheng and Ye Feng, deep despair and sorrow were also etched on their faces.
It was a case of a rabbit mourning for a fox; if their young master were to be killed, who in the vast Ye Family would still be alive?
But then, the battle erupted in the void, leaving them all dumbfounded, standing there with wide eyes.
Their expressions were filled with disbelief.
"What the hell... is that our young master?"
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