Chapter 2152 - 2148: Betrayal

Ye Fan did not immediately make a move to battle Fu Xi and Nuwa; instead, he observed the two. He could sense that even if they combined forces, they were no match for him.

Fu Xi said, "I didn’t expect your cultivation to improve so rapidly, reaching a point where you can change the entire universe’s destiny. I initially thought you wouldn’t survive the third celestial tribulation, but now it seems only the final tribulation poses any threat to you!"

"Which tribulation is the final one?" Ye Fan asked.

"You’ll have to discover that yourself!" Fu Xi replied, "This time, we came because there are things that must be explained to you. Ye Fan, Nuwa sought you earlier. Perhaps the conversation wasn’t clear between you two. Now that your cultivation has reached a level where you can control everything, you still can’t achieve dominion. Why not consider collaborating with us?"

Ye Fan frowned and said, "Last time, you took Nuwa away in front of me just to propose cooperation? You’re really just trying to use me against Pan Gu, aren’t you?"

Fu Xi was curious, as if he thought Ye Fan had remembered something. However, he quickly realized he was overthinking; Ye Fan hadn’t recalled past events, or he wouldn’t speak to him like this.

"Pan Gu has already become your defeated opponent. Although he seems no longer a threat to you, you must know that the only one in the universe who poses the greatest threat to you is still Pan Gu. Besides Pan Gu, there’s no one else!" Fu Xi said, "Nuwa and I have long sought to overthrow Pan Gu’s rule, but unfortunately, we don’t have absolute certainty of victory. My battle with him could very likely lead to the extinction of humanity..."

"Enough!" Ye Fan waved a hand and said, "I don’t want to hear these words, nor do you need to tell me. These matters are for you to ponder. Why tell me? Do you want me to understand you and pardon you? You voluntarily came to negotiate with me; I won’t kill you, and I’m sparing Nuwa for now. But after I save from the tribulation, I won’t spare you. You better think carefully about where you can hide then!"

Nuwa said, "Fu Xi, I told you, Ye Fan is belligerent. Whatever you say is futile. It’s better to think about how to deal with him. Is cooperating with Pan Gu not much better than with Ye Fan?"

Ye Fan clearly had a concentration of power, ready to kill Nuwa at any moment, because she had angered him.

"Don’t provoke Ye Fan. His thinking has changed because he has forgotten much of the past. Ye Fan still possesses human characteristics. His mission is survival, based on that. Trying to completely eradicate Ye Fan is pointless. It’s better to consider how to help him achieve dominion. We would rather see Ye Fan rise than witness Pan Gu continue his wickedness!" Fu Xi spoke as if intentionally letting Ye Fan hear.

Ye Fan said, "Are you trying to tell me you’ve lost patience with Pan Gu and want to replace him?"

"Ye Fan, you should be aware that regardless of who eventually wins, it’s either going to be you or Pan Gu. Nuwa and I aren’t qualified to challenge you two; we have to yield. However, Pan Gu’s changes to the world exceed human understanding. We wish to collaborate with you not just to ensure our own survival but to maintain the current state of the universe!" Fu Xi said, "Even with another celestial tribulation, with you here, there’s a chance to avert it. But if we continue aiding Pan Gu and he kills you after the tribulation, the result won’t change!"

Ye Fan scrutinized Fu Xi and Nuwa, hesitating for the first time since their conversation.

His hesitation was also noted by Fu Xi and Nuwa. Ye Fan suddenly looked at Lan Jing and asked, "Lan Jing, what do you think? What would the old me have chosen?"

Lan Jing pondered seriously for a moment and finally shook her head, "I don’t know, Ye Fan. These things are for you to decide. I don’t know what decision you would make. Don’t pose a difficult question to me!"

"Whatever!" Ye Fan appeared impatient and said, "For now, I won’t kill you. This is the promise I can offer you, but after saving from the tribulation, how to deal with you will be decided then. For now, drop these matters. I won’t linger on them...You may go. I could change my mind at any time and kill you now!"

"You!" Nuwa was still angry, as if Ye Fan had provoked her.

Fu Xi waved a hand, signaling Nuwa not to agitate Ye Fan. Fu Xi clearly understood there’s no benefit in antagonizing Ye Fan. Fu Xi said, "In that case, we won’t pressure you. We can tell you Pan Gu’s location, allowing you to kill Pan Gu while saving from the tribulation. What do you think?"

"Hmm?" Ye Fan hesitated for a moment and finally shook his head, "I won’t take any favors from you. Want to kill Pan Gu, I’ll do it myself. I don’t need your help!"

As soon as Ye Fan finished speaking, Fu Xi and Nuwa knew they couldn’t stay longer, so the two left Earth.

After they disappeared, Ye Fan still showed signs of hesitation. After pondering for a while, he said, "Take me to Heavenly Peak Mountain. I want to know who I used to be. Even if you don’t know where it is, take me back to the secret realm. I can find it myself. I seem to have some impressions of Heavenly Peak Mountain..."

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In the depths of the universe, Pan Gu continued his cultivation.

Fu Xi and Nuwa’s actions were clear to him; his face also showed anger, but Fu Xi and Nuwa would not come see him again.

"Traitors, all traitors. Do they think having lost to Ye Fan, there’s no chance for me to rule the universe again?" Pan Gu was very annoyed, yet he felt powerlessness, "Ye Fan is still merely human. When creating humans, I anticipated they might surpass me someday. Is it possible for the supreme creator to use celestial tribulations to restrict me, but I can’t use similar tribulations to limit Ye Fan?"

Standing up, the power within Pan Gu filled him; even the laws of cosmic change would alter.

"The universe is forever my universe, and not humanity’s. I’m merely maintaining that order. Pan Gu and Nuwa too are nearing their ends. Not one who betrays me shall live!"