Chapter 712 Wu Xingtian - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

After Wang Haoran made up his mind, he bid farewell to Hua Feixuan and Hua Jieyu, then left the Yin Moon Sect with Xu Qingtong, escorting her back to the Feiyun Pavilion. Afterwards, he met with Xu Qingxuan, and soon after, he paid a visit to the Wang family. He discussed a few matters with Wang Wanli, and then set out on the path back to the mortal world. The passage linking the Sacred Domain and the mortal realm contained space storms that were quite destructive. Those in the Foundation Establishment stage could barely pass through, albeit with great effort required. Now that Wang Haoran was in the Golden Core stage, traversing this passage was significantly easier. Upon returning to the mortal realm, he didn’t even need to intentionally replenish his spiritual energy. Without delay, Wang Haoran flew from the Ten Thousand Mountains in the Southern Border straight to Qingling. Everything in Qingling was as usual; no protagonists had appeared with intentions toward the female leads there. Once back in Qingling, Wang Haoran sought out news of Ye Fan and kept busy meeting the female leads in Qingling while tending to his cultivation. In short, he was perpetually occupied. At this moment, it was nighttime. After arriving in the imperial capital, Ye Fan inquired around but received no news of Wang Haoran. In his impatience, he directly used his spirit sense to scan most of the capital, trying to locate Wang Haoran’s aura. Yet, it wasn’t long before Ye Fan sensed an extremely powerful force in a certain part of the capital. However, he was certain that this person was not Wang Haoran. He made this judgment for two reasons. First, Ye Fan remembered Wang Haoran's aura, and this aura was completely different. Second, this person's cultivation was far beyond the consummate stage of Energy Refinement and definitely couldn’t be Wang Haoran. While Ye Fan detected this person, they also sensed him. Ye Fan soon became aware that this person was swiftly approaching him. He remained stationary, with no intention of moving. Though this person’s cultivation was formidable, no one could stop Ye Fan if he wanted to leave. Besides, as the Xuantian Immortal Sovereign, even when faced with a formidable enemy, he wasn’t about to flee in panic. Before long, Ye Fan saw a streak of light approach from a distance, transforming into an elderly man exuding an otherworldly air. Though the old man initially wore an expression of hostility and caution, he visibly relaxed upon seeing Ye Fan. “Who are you, and why are you spying on the capital?” the old man inquired civilly. “And who are you?” Ye Fan responded blandly. “I am Wu Xingtian,” the old man introduced himself, a proud smile playing at his lips. “Never heard of you,” Ye Fan replied impassively. Startled for a moment, the old man continued, “Have you heard of Ye Wuhen?” “That name I’ve heard,” Ye Fan replied indifferently. “Ye Wuhen is my disciple, and I am the former leader of the Flaming Dragon Army guarding the capital,” the old man explained. Upon hearing this, Ye Fan was slightly enlightened. He wasn’t deeply familiar with the capital's affairs but knew a bit. He had found it peculiar that Ye Wuhen, who was guarding the capital, and Long Qianshan, whose cultivation was similar, both held the level of earthly immortals. For someone of such cultivation, it wasn't easy to resist the truly super-powerful foreign intruders. Turns out, apart from Ye Wuhen, this old man was secretly overseeing things. “I’m not here to cause trouble, just looking for someone,” Ye Fan explained simply, not interested in clashing with the old man. “Judging by your appearance, I can tell you're from Yan State and not a foreigner, so I believe you aren’t here to stir trouble,” Wu Xingtian expressed goodwill before shifting the topic: “Since you're from Yan State and possess deep cultivation, would you be interested in lending a hand for Yan State?” “No,” Ye Fan replied, his vision set on the entire cosmos, not feeling a particular allegiance to Yan State. Whatever trouble Wu Xingtian wanted him to solve, Ye Fan wasn’t inclined to get involved. Wu Xingtian didn’t expect to recruit Ye Fan with just a few words and wasn’t surprised at the refusal. He said: “If you’re not willing, that’s fine. But I feel a fateful connection with you and would like to become acquainted. If you’re searching for someone, I could assist. It doesn’t matter if they’re in the capital or elsewhere, I can find them.” Wu Xingtian’s offer was skillfully phrased, offering assistance without requesting anything in return, which left Ye Fan with a favorable impression. Yet, he wasn’t ready to agree to lend a hand just yet. “With your high cultivation, troubles that bother you must be significant,” Ye Fan remarked. “Their numbers are vast, and if they cause trouble separately, I can’t handle them all alone,” Wu Xingtian sighed. “Who are they?” Ye Fan asked. “They’re foreigners from Fusang, the M Country, and Hindustan, all among the top ten of the Celestial Rankings,” Wu Xingtian explained. An interest piqued within Ye Fan. Now that he was in the Foundation Establishment stage, his combat prowess far exceeded his current level. Ye Fan had long wished to earn recognition worldwide and officially meet Fang Youruo, but his plans had stalled several times. These foreign experts from the Celestial Rankings could serve as his stepping stones. Ye Fan had heard a bit about the Celestial Rankings as well. Ye Xuantian’s name was ranked at the bottom in tenth place. And this, Ye Fan found unacceptable. If he could defeat these foreign experts high on the Celestial Rankings, his position would naturally rise. “Among these foreign experts, who ranks the highest on the Celestial Rankings?” Ye Fan queried. “Second place, from Fusang, Chizuru Shinichi,” Wu Xingtian replied. “Only second?” Ye Fan was slightly dissatisfied. “Who holds the first place?” “I am temporarily at the top of the Celestial Rankings,” Wu Xingtian admitted with humility. Upon hearing this, a thought briefly flickered within Ye Fan to challenge Wu Xingtian, but it was quickly dismissed. “Regrettably, you are nearing the end of your life,” Ye Fan remarked with a hint of pity. Though eager for fame, he wasn’t inclined to engage in a duel with an elder nearing life's end. “You have a keen eye,” Wu Xingtian sighed deeply. Originally in seclusion to extend his life through a breakthrough, Wu Xingtian’s peace had been disrupted. Foreign super experts had teamed up to cause turmoil, preventing his vital seclusion attempts. Alone, Wu Xingtian had kept foreign experts at bay, but news of his nearing end spread, prompting them to seize the opportunity, reveling in chaos. Once Wu Xingtian died, Yan State would lose its peak power, and in high-tier battles, Yan State would bear constraints everywhere, granting these foreigners free reign. “The matter you mentioned, I can agree on a condition,” Ye Fan proposed. Delighted, Wu Xingtian responded, “Please, go ahead.” “The Chizuru Shinichi from Fusang, I’ll handle her,” lacking the desire to fight a near-dead Wu Xingtian, Ye Fan opted to challenge the second of the Celestial Rankings. “I couldn’t ask for more,” Wu Xingtian chuckled as he stroked his beard, relieved as Ye Fan assumed responsibility for perhaps the most daunting opponent. After his brief joy, Wu Xingtian’s demeanor turned sober as he cautioned Ye Fan: “The Chizuru Shinichi from Fusang is an enchantingly beautiful woman; if you lack resolve, you might easily fall into her trap.” (End of Chapter)