Women in the Falling Heaven Domain were even more worthless than those in the Ethereal World, especially those without cultivation strength. Take Zixia Fairy for example. She was such a noble and virtuous person, but she had to marry a 200-year-old old man and compete with hundreds of other women for his favor.
This was the fate of a woman. In fact, some women who were more virtuous and self-conceited than Zixia Fairy had also ended up marrying old men who were hundreds of years old. This was because those who possessed tyrannical power and enormous influence were all people who had cultivated for hundreds of years.
Unless they were peerless geniuses, their powerful and profound cultivation was accumulated over time.
However, Zixia Fairy was not a woman who accepted her fate. She would never agree.
Now, Zixia Fairy understood everything. She understood why the Taoist Priest called her to the Falling Heaven Domain so quickly. It turned out that he wanted her to marry the Eastern Mountain King.
One should know that if she married the Eastern Mountain King, with Taoist Wu as her master, his status in the future would rise. Under the protection of the Eastern Mountain King's forces, not only would he be able to live like a fish in water, but he would also be promoted to become the Sect Master of the Three Elements School.
"Uh …" Fairy Zi Xia replied in a daze. She didn't dare to reject him outright.
The rules of the Three Elements Sect stipulated that the marriage of all male and female disciples of the Three Elements Sect was controlled by the Three Elements Sect.
In other words, Zixia Fairy's marriage was not decided by her, but by the sect. If she dared to marry without permission or disobeyed the sect's arrangements, she would be obliterated.
Zixia Fairy's attitude had long been within the Taoist Priest's expectations, so he was not too surprised. He just said sternly, "Well, Zixia, I've cultivated you for a long time, so naturally I hope you can have a meteoric rise in the future.
There's always a gain and a loss. Nothing in the world is perfect … Go back and think about it. I'll give you three days.
In three days, you can promise me … "
"Yes." Zixia Fairy answered and was about to turn and leave.
The Taoist Priest said again, "Uh, by the way, you can ask your friend Lin Fan to come find me. Don't worry, as long as you agree to the Eastern Mountain King's request, even if that Lin Fan is a good-for-nothing, I'll accept him as my disciple."
Zixia Fairy nodded and left without looking back.
He watched Zixia Fairy leave.
"Zixia, don't blame me for being cruel. If you don't marry the King of the Eastern Mountain, my daughter, Xiuchan, will marry him. I don't want my daughter to marry a 200-year-old old man …" The beardless Taoist priest touched his bald chin, and a strange light flashed across his eyes as he muttered, "Zixia, don't blame me for being cruel. If you don't marry the King of the Eastern Mountain, my daughter, Xiuchan, will marry him. I don't want my daughter to marry a 200-year-old old man …"
…
Fairy Zixia returned to her abode in a daze.
She sat dejectedly on a soft couch, not saying a word. Her face was very ugly, as if she was seriously ill.
Lin Fan and Ding Chunqiu saw this.
Knowing that something big was about to happen, his heart sank.
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Fan asked, "Fairy.
What's wrong? "
"I'm fine."
Fairy Zi Xia raised her head and gently exhaled. Her eyes flashed as she said, "Lin Fan, go and find my master, No Beard Daoist. He will accept you as his disciple."
Lin Fan's expression was complicated, but he didn't say anything.
"I won't go. I'll let the Immortal Crane take you there." Fairy Zi Xia said and whistled.
Suddenly, the Immortal Crane guarding the door flew in. Fairy Zi Xia stretched out her hand.
The Immortal Crane's long feet fell on her hand.
"Go.
Take my friend to No Beard Daoist, "Fairy Zi Xia said.
The Immortal Crane bowed slightly, gave a low cry, and flew up. It turned back and whispered to Lin Fan.
Lin Fan stood up and followed the Immortal Crane out of Zixia Abode and to No Beard Daoist's abode.
When Lin Fan stood in front of No Beard Daoist, he felt a huge pressure covering him. Lin Fan knew that No Beard Daoist was using Divine Sense to lock him, but in the end, he found that No Beard Daoist's Divine Sense could lock him. It could only form a layer of pressure.
However, this layer of pressure still made Lin Fan's body a little sluggish and not as agile as usual.
Suddenly …
Boom!
That imposing aura spread out, and the beardless Taoist priest retracted his divine sense. He smiled at Lin Fan, "Haha.
"Hehe, are you Lin Fan?"
"That's me. You must be Fairy Zi Xia's master, No Beard Daoist …?" Lin Fan said in a tone that was neither arrogant nor humble.
He had already used his Divine Sense to check the other's strength and secretly compared it with his own. The other's cultivation was at the Three Liquid Stage of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, which was one stage higher than his own.
However, that was only Qi Refinement cultivation. In terms of Body Refinement cultivation, he had the Indestructible Golden Body.
Also, his Seven Emotions and Six Desires Mantra's five stages of killing. Both of them were about the same. If they really fought, the other might not be able to kill him.
"That's right. It's me."
The No Beard Daoist smiled. "I heard that you, Lin Fan, became the supreme genius of the Ethereal World. You're really a hero …"
There was a hint of sarcasm in the No Beard Daoist's tone, but he concealed it well and didn't sound harsh.
Lin Fan laughed self-deprecatingly. "The supreme genius of the Ethereal World is just an ant-like existence in the Falling Sky Domain. It's not worth mentioning."
"Hehe, you're too humble."
The No Beard Daoist walked over and patted Lin Fan's shoulder. "I heard that you want to join the Three Elements Sect."
The No Beard Daoist's words clearly showed that he was the sect master.
In the past, he didn't dare to say this because he wasn't the sect master. However, it was different now. He believed that if Fairy Zi Xia married the King of the Eastern Mountain, he would definitely be able to become the sect master of the Three Elements Sect with the help of the Eastern Mountain King's power.
Therefore, his tone was somewhat arrogant.
"It's like this."
He also hoped to join the Three Elements Sect. The purpose of joining the Three Elements Sect wasn't to become a disciple, but to obtain the cultivation resources provided by the Three Elements Sect. Moreover, he was a person from a lower realm. In this dangerous Falling Sky Domain, if he didn't have a cultivation force to rely on, he would be killed very quickly.
"Good, very good. However, if you want to join the Three Elements Sect, you have to open three Immortal Meridians. In fact, no matter which sect you join, you have to open three Immortal Meridians. If you can't open three Immortal Meridians, it means that you're trash and no one will want you.
This is the unwritten rule of the Falling Sky Domain. "The No Beard Daoist said coldly.
"Open Immortal Meridians?" Lin Fan murmured. He felt that this was very novel, but he also felt that it was beneath contempt.
"Yes, everyone has Immortal Meridians in their bodies. However, they're usually closed and can only be used when they're opened. Immortal Meridians are different from meridians. Spirit Qi can flow through meridians, but spirit liquid can't. Spirit liquid can only flow through Immortal Meridians.
When an Immortal Emperor advances to the Golden Immortal Realm, his Qi will turn into liquid, and the Spirit Qi in his body will turn into spirit liquid. Therefore, anyone who wants to step into the Golden Immortal Realm must open their Immortal Meridians. If they can't open their Immortal Meridians, they won't be able to cultivate in the future. Then, the Immortal Emperor Nine Qi Realm will be the end … "The No Beard Daoist said.
Lin Fan nodded and said, "Understood."
"It's good that you understand. Generally speaking, one can enter the Golden Immortal Realm after opening one Immortal Meridian. However, the cultivation speed will be very slow, like a snail. It's the same for two Immortal Meridians. It's just a little faster, but you definitely won't have great achievements in the future …
Such people can only be considered trash. Only those who open three Immortal Meridians can be considered ordinary aptitude and qualify to enter the major cultivation sects. Of course, if they can open four or five Immortal Meridians, they'll be considered medium aptitude. If they can open six or seven Immortal Meridians, they'll be considered above average aptitude. If they can open eight or nine Immortal Meridians, they'll be considered high aptitude. If they can open ten Immortal Meridians, they'll be considered genius aptitude. "
The No Beard Daoist explained in detail.
Lin Fan was a little annoyed, but he roughly understood. Immortal Meridians and Spirit Roots were similar, so there was nothing strange about them.
To him, it didn't matter.
Because the Spirit Qi in his body came from multiple facets and not from his dantian, the Spirit Qi in his body could be circulated without meridians. In the future, when his Qi turns into liquid, spirit liquid wouldn't need to circulate through his Immortal Meridians.
However, to cover it up, he still said, "Then I'll have to trouble you to open my Immortal Meridians for me …"
"Alright, then bear with it for a while. It'll be a little painful to open your Immortal Meridians."
The No Beard Daoist sneered. Then, with a flip of his hand, he took out a thumb-sized black Dharma treasure that looked like a drill bit.
It sparkled with black light.
"Immortal Diamond, open my Immortal Meridians!"
With a wave of his hand, the No Beard Daoist threw the drill bit Dharma treasure at Lin Fan. Immediately, the drill-bit Dharma treasure rushed toward Lin Fan.
Whoosh!
The drill bit Dharma treasure was powerful. It penetrated Lin Fan's Immortal Golden Body and entered Lin Fan's body. Then, like a loach, it drilled into his body.
Lin Fan was in pain and discomfort. He thought that if he didn't have the Immortal Golden Body, he would have fainted from the pain.
Opening Immortal Meridians was no joke.
The Immortal Diamond drilled into Lin Fan's body for a while before it suddenly withdrew and flew back into the hands of the No Beard Daoist. The No Beard Daoist stared at Lin Fan with contempt and amusement.
He sneered.
… …
The No Beard Daoist sneered. "Ha, Lin Fan, you're really a weirdo. Since I've helped people open their Immortal Meridians, I've helped at least a thousand new disciples, but I've never seen someone like you. You can't even open one Immortal Meridians. Those who can open two Immortal Meridians are considered trash. You can't even open one … Haha … You're a weirdo among trash …"
Lin Fan paused for a moment. Then, anger surged in his heart. His anger erupted into a raging wave. He urged the Sword of Wrath to gather one after another at the "Raging Wave Sword Waterfall". The Raging Wave Sword Waterfall was growing stronger. It was already close to fifty Sword of Wrath. It was starting to have some momentum now.
No matter how much trash I am, I won't be mocked by you!
A murderous intent flashed in Lin Fan's heart, but it was only a flash. After all, this was the Falling Jade Domain. He didn't have the ability and couldn't casually kill people.
Seeing that Lin Fan didn't speak and revealed a trace of killing intent between his brows, the No Beard Daoist sneered disdainfully and continued to attack. "Lin Fan, in your situation, if you can't open your Immortal Meridians, you won't be able to step into the Golden Immortal Realm. The Immortal Emperor Nine Qi Realm is your limit … With your aptitude, let alone the Three Origin School, none of the cultivation clans in the Falling Jade Domain would accept you as a disciple …"
Although Lin Fan was surprised that he couldn't open his Immortal Meridians, he wasn't discouraged in the slightest. This was because he knew that whether or not he could open his Immortal Meridians had nothing to do with his cultivation. As long as he had the Five Elements Spirit Spring, not only could he quickly step into the Golden Immortal Realm, but he could also go further on the path of cultivation.
Seeing that Lin Fan didn't speak, the No Beard Daoist thought that he was discouraged, so he seized the opportunity to say, "However, Lin Fan, you can become the Supreme Genius of the Ethereal World, which proves that you have a certain amount of perseverance.
How about this, for the sake of your perseverance, I'll give you a chance.
As long as you can persuade your friend Zixia to agree to marry the King of the Eastern Mountain.
I'll make an exception and accept you as my disciple … "
Lin Fan was shocked when he heard this, and then he suddenly understood why Zixia Fairy was so despondent. It turned out that she was forced to marry the King of the Eastern Mountain by her sect.
Lin Fan didn't know the King of the Eastern Mountain, but he could guess that the King of the Eastern Mountain was not to Zixia Fairy's liking.
She was even extremely disgusted and desperate. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so despondent.
Lin Fan sneered and said, "No Beard Daoist Priest, although I, Lin Fan, am not a good person, I still have morals. I can't sacrifice my friends to help myself. Also, I hope you won't force Zixia to marry the King of the Eastern Mountain …"
Lin Fan's words surprised the No Beard Daoist Priest. He thought that he had given Lin Fan a chance, and that Lin Fan would definitely kneel in front of him and be grateful to him.
Unexpectedly, Lin Fan rejected him.
Moreover, he even wanted to meddle in Zixia's affairs. At the same time, the No Beard Daoist Priest was also angry.
He pointed at Lin Fan and said, "Boy, you, you really don't know what's good for you. Think about it, if I don't take you in, how can a good-for-nothing like you survive in the Falling Jade World? As long as you leave my sphere of influence.
I guarantee that you won't live to see tomorrow … "
"Enough!
I don't need you to worry about my affairs.
Goodbye! "Lin Fan shouted angrily.
He flicked his sleeves and immediately turned to leave.
The No Beard Daoist Priest was stunned.
He was startled by Lin Fan. He had not expected an Immortal Emperor Four Qis state cultivator, a piece of trash who could not even unlock his Immortal Meridians. To think that he would dare to shout at him within the Three Essence Sect.
In his anger, he really wanted to strangle Lin Fan. However, when he thought of Zixia's matter, he restrained himself.
Lin Fan was Zixia's friend. If he killed Lin Fan now, Zixia would definitely bear a grudge and never agree to marry the King of the Eastern Mountain.
On the other hand, if he let Lin Fan go, Lin Fan would go back and tell her that he couldn't open his Immortal Meridian. For the sake of Lin Fan, Zixia might come and beg him to accept Lin Fan. As long as Zixia had something to ask of him, it would be easy to deal with the King of the Eastern Mountain.
Therefore, no matter how angry he was, he didn't make a move.
The No Beard Daoist Priest thought that he could strangle Lin Fan, but Lin Fan didn't think so. He knew that his overall strength was about the same as the No Beard Daoist Priest. He didn't need to be afraid of him.
Lin Fan didn't panic. He swaggered out and flew straight to Zixia's Cave Abode.
…
In Zixia's Cave Abode, Zixia's face was ashen. She knew that she couldn't escape this calamity. The King of the Eastern Mountain was powerful and influential. Any woman he liked would either submit to him or die.
If she didn't marry the King of the Eastern Mountain, only death would await her.
She didn't want to implicate Lin Fan now. She hoped that Lin Fan could open three Immortal Meridians and successfully join the Three Elements Sect. Then, she would commit suicide.
As long as Lin Fan joined the Three Elements Sect, the Three Elements Sect would protect him. At that time, even if the No Beard Daoist Priest hated Lin Fan, he wouldn't dare to do anything to Lin Fan.
After all, the No Beard Daoist Priest wasn't the Sect Leader of the Three Elements Sect. In the Three Elements Sect, he couldn't cover the sky with one hand.
Seeing Zixia's ashen face, Ding Chunqiu's heart was incomparably flustered. He knew that danger was coming. At this time, his face was also pale.
As the two waited anxiously, Lin Fan walked in.
Both of them stood up and looked at Lin Fan. Zixia took the lead and said anxiously, "Lin Fan, how is it?
How many Immortal Meridians have you opened? "
Lin Fan didn't answer. He walked straight to Zixia and stared into her eyes. He asked, "Zixia, let me ask you. Are you willing to marry the King of the Eastern Mountain?"
Zixia was stunned. Her heart skipped a beat. The first was because Lin Fan suddenly called her "Zixia". The second was because of Lin Fan's question.
At this moment, she understood that the No Beard Daoist Priest had already told Lin Fan about her marriage to the King of the Eastern Mountain. Moreover, it was very likely that he was using this as a bargaining chip.
"You don't have to care about my business," Zixia said coldly. "You just need to stay in the Three Elements Sect …"
Before Fairy Zi Xia could finish her words, Lin Fan interrupted her, "I will definitely not stay in the Three Elements Sect …"
"Lin Fan, what are you doing?
Could it be that you have opened more than three Immortal Meridians … "Zixia was slightly surprised and expectant.
It should be known that if one could open more than three Immortal Meridians, they would be of medium aptitude. Medium aptitude was still relatively rare and highly sought after. All the major sects would compete to recruit them.
If that was the case, there was naturally no need for him to stay in the small Three Elements Sect.
"To be honest, I haven't opened a single Immortal Meridian," Lin Fan said.
"Ah, are you for real?
You can't be so unlucky … "Zixia was surprised and disappointed. Even Ding Chunqiu was disappointed and even desperate.
"It's true," Lin Fan said calmly.
"Then what did the No Beard Daoist Priest say?" Zixia asked somewhat anxiously.
"No Beard Daoist Priest gave me a chance …" Lin Fan smiled bitterly, but there was anger in his eyes.
"Ah, that, that's good. Lin Fan, listen to me. If you really can't open a single Immortal Meridian, the other sects won't accept you. Since No Beard Daoist Priest is willing to give you a chance, you might as well stay in the Three Elements Sect …" Zixia said somewhat emotionally and excitedly.
Lin Fan sneered and said, "I originally wanted to stay in the Three Elements Sect, but No Beard Daoist Priest actually threatened me with your matter. He said that as long as you agree to marry the King of the Eastern Mountain, he will accept me …"
"Uh …" Zixia was startled when she heard this. She lowered her head and pondered for a moment. Then she raised her head and forced a smile at Lin Fan. "Lin Fan, I agree …"
Zixia thought that since she was going to die anyway, she might as well agree to this marriage for the time being. When Lin Fan successfully joined the Three Elements Sect and became a member, she would be able to commit suicide.
"Do you agree or not?!"
Lin Fan roared angrily and said, "I don't care about the Three Elements Sect at all. Besides, I, Lin Fan, can't sacrifice my friends for my own sake."
Zixia was startled for a moment, then she grabbed Lin Fan's hand and said, "Lin Fan, calm down. Listen to me. Tribes are above sects. They are quite powerful and their roots are intertwined. As the leader of the Eastern Mountain Tribe, the King of the Eastern Mountain Tribe is very powerful both in terms of influence and strength. If he fancies me, that is my fate. I will die sooner or later. Lin Fan, I brought you to the Falling Sky Realm.
I don't want anything to happen to you. Joining the Three Elements Sect is a good choice … "
"Zixia, don't say anything else.
Don't say anything else. I will never agree to it.
Let's go now, far away from here … "Lin Fan suddenly held Zixia's hand and said firmly.
"Lin Fan, we can't escape. Daoist Wu and the King of the Eastern Mountain are dozens of times stronger than us. We can't resist.
Besides, even if we escape, what can we do? You can't open your immortal meridians, and my cultivation is so low. We offended the Three Elements Sect and the King of the Eastern Mountain. No sect will take us in … In the end, we will still be obliterated … "
Zixia said as tears fell from her eyes.
She didn't expect things to turn out like this. If she had known, she wouldn't have brought Lin Fan to the Falling Sky Realm.
"Zixia, you are too pessimistic.
My situation back then was even more dangerous than my current situation. But in the end?
Not only did I survive, but I also became a genius. Zixia, trust me and come with me. I will guarantee your safety … "Lin Fan patted Zixia's shoulder and said.
Fairy Zi Xia looked at Lin Fan's resolute eyes and suddenly realized that he was not the same as before. In her impression, he was different from before.
In the past, Lin Fan was an ambitious and ruthless immortal cultivator, simple and crude.
He was ruthless and merciless, but she didn't expect him to be like this.
He was a man who valued morality and righteousness. He was a man who valued love and righteousness.
When he looked at her, there was a hint of pity in his eyes, which made her feel at peace and also a trace of warmth and sweetness. At the same time, she sincerely admired his confidence and courage. At this time, she also made up her mind to leave with Lin Fan. Even if she died in the next moment, she would accept it.
When Ding Chunqiu saw the situation, he knew that the next scene was about to be a couple in dire straits. Thus, he reminded, "Lin Fan, Fairy, if you want to leave, leave now. I'm afraid it'll be too late if you're late …"
Lin Fan and Zixia suddenly became alert when they heard this. That's right, since the Taoist Priest called Zixia back, how could he let her go so easily? The best thing to do now was to leave the Three Elements Sect as soon as possible before he raised his guard.
"Zixia, quickly pack up. We're leaving now."
"Lin Fan, once we leave the Three Elements Sect's territory, we'll be discovered. At that time, it will be difficult to escape … Why don't we split up and escape? You go first, and we'll meet in Stormy House in three days."
Zixia knew that the Taoist Priest wanted her and not Lin Fan, so she did not want to implicate Lin Fan.
She suggested that they split up and escape.
"No, let's escape together.
If we're going to die, we'll die together, "Lin Fan said decisively.
Zixia was stunned. Then, her heart trembled, and she nodded heavily.
Immediately, the three of them walked out of the cave abode and flew out.
The Three Elements Sect's rules were quite strict. Any disciple who went out had to ask for leave and obtain the jade talisman to open the restriction before they could leave the Three Elements Sect. Otherwise, it would be trespassing. Not only would they be discovered, but they would also be severely punished if they were caught.
When the three of them flew in front of the restriction, they were blocked by the restriction.
"This is the restriction of the sect.
It's very strong. Let's work together to break it. "
Zixia said as she took out her Immortal Sword. Ding Chunqiu also took out his Immortal Sword. Lin Fan also released his Immortal Sword. The three Immortal Swords formed a line and rushed toward the restriction.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
After three muffled sounds, the three Immortal Swords were deflected back. The runes on the restriction swirled, but it was not broken.
The faces of the three changed. Lin Fan took out the War God Hammer and leaped up, smashing it down on the seal. With a loud boom, the seal was finally smashed into pieces, dispersing into nothingness.
Perhaps, if it were other Immortal Emperors, even if they were in the Immortal Emperor Nine Qi Realm, they would not be able to break the restriction with one strike. However, Lin Fan was different.
His hammer strike did not only rely on his Qi Refinement cultivation, but also his physical strength. The strength of the Mahayana realm of the Undying Golden Body, coupled with a divine weapon like the Wargod Hammer, was not to be underestimated. Naturally, it was not difficult for him to break the seal.
Although it was only a small hole the size of a window, it was enough for the three of them to escape.
"Let's go!"
Seeing that the restriction was broken, Lin Fan shouted. Then, the three of them flew out in a single file and flew toward the distant sky.
The destruction of the sect's protection restriction immediately attracted the attention of the Three Elements Sect. The Three Elements Sect sounded the alarm. Everyone in the sect was shocked. They immediately asked around and soon found out that Zixia Fairy had escaped.
After hearing the news, the Taoist Priest immediately asked the Sect Master for instructions. He called for a group of powerful disciples of the Three Elements Sect to pursue and capture her.
Other than the Taoist Priest who was in the Three Liquid Stage of the All-Encompassing Golden Celestial Realm, this group of powerful disciples of the Three Elements Sect were all cultivators in the Immortal Emperor Five Qi Realm and above. They could be said to be the mainstay of the Three Elements Sect. There were 50 of them. If Lin Fan and the other two were surrounded by these 50 people, it would be difficult for them to escape.
Seeing that Zixia Fairy and the other two had already escaped, the Taoist Priest's face was so gloomy that it could drip water. He solemnly ordered, "Five people in a group. If you find the target, immediately release the signal talisman. No matter what price we have to pay, we have to get Zixia Fairy back."
"Yes!"
All the powerful disciples obeyed. Then, the 50 powerful disciples split into 10 groups. They released their Divine Senses and chased in all directions.
Feeling the Divine Senses behind her, Zixia Fairy said nervously, "They're coming."
"Don't be afraid.
I, Lin Fan, am not that easy to bully! "
Lin Fan said as he grabbed Zixia Fairy's waist and flew with her. Zixia Fairy was in the True Immortal Realm. Her flying speed was half of the speed of the two of them.
In order to escape, Lin Fan could only do this.
Although this was not the first time he had physical contact with Zixia Fairy, the fragrance of her orchid and musk made him feel dizzy and intoxicated.