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Chapter 395: Lin Fan Takes Action, Annihilating the Black Lotus! (Part 2)
Chapter 395: Lin Fan Takes Action, Annihilating the Black Lotus! (Part 2)
All beings will fall, and even this world will become its nourishment!
Boom!!!
Its root, like a 'Ground Dragon', spread across the entire Immortal Martial Continent in a short time.
All cultivators, all living beings, and even the 'World Origin' of the Immortal Martial Continent, were being devoured by it, and for a moment, wails filled the land, with countless casualties.
But soon, the entire world fell silent.
Deathly stillness!
All living beings perished.
The Apocalyptic Black Lotus was still not satisfied and began to chase and devour the Heavenly Dao of the Immortal Martial Continent!!!
The Heavenly Dao fiercely resisted!
After years of battles and devouring, it finally succeeded.
Not only did it stand tall at the peak of the Immortal Martial Continent, but it also consumed the Heavenly Dao of the continent, and its power surged to a terrifying level.
At the moment of success...
An unparalleled sense of pleasure surged within it!
So refreshing!
It was truly a refreshing vacation!
It was refreshing to the extreme, an unparalleled pleasure never experienced before!
At this moment, the Apocalyptic Black Lotus trembled with pleasure, its very soul shivering, and if it weren't for being a plant without that function, it might have sprayed something from the excitement.
"Hahaha!"
Its consciousness was laughing wildly.
"I have succeeded!"
"But this is not the end, he said. "It's the beginning!"
"From this moment on, I will follow in the footsteps of my ancestors, walking the same path as them, devouring one world after another, sweeping away all enemies, and ultimately, dominating countless realms and times!"
This feeling was truly refreshing.
An indescribable pleasure.
So refreshing...
"Hmm?"
"Why..."
"There's a sense of emptiness?"
So refreshing!
In the end, the Apocalyptic Black Lotus suddenly felt a bit empty.
As if...
It couldn't quite describe it, but there was a strange sense of emptiness that made it feel unmotivated, as if doing anything would be pointless.
It floated in the void, and for a moment, it fell silent.
"How could this be?"
"Could it be..."
"Hmm, that's right!"
"High places are unbearable!"
"I thought the people of the Immortal Martial Continent would bring great trouble and crisis to me, but I never imagined it would be so easy. Now that I've devoured the entire continent, it's indeed unbearable."
"High places... are unbearable!"
"But..."
"Why does my neck feel a bit cold?"
For a plant, there is no concept of a 'neck'.
But the Apocalyptic Black Lotus had grown to such an extent that it was close to taking form.
As it was about to take form, it would gradually develop the concept of 'body parts', and its neck was the part beneath the lotus, the stem that held it up! But for some reason, it always felt a chill at its 'neck'.
Could it be...
Too much pleasure?
Or was it the strong wind blowing through the void?
The Apocalyptic Black Lotus was puzzled, but then it noticed another issue: "It's not just a bit cold, it's also a bit painful?"
"Wait, that's not right!"
"It's not a bit painful, it's... really hurts!"
"How could this be?!"
It tried to use its hand, or rather the lotus leaf, to caress its neck, only to find no sensation!
It wasn't that the neck had no feeling, but the hand had no feeling!
At the same time, a dizzying sensation swept through, followed by a massive tremor!
Boom!!!
The dizzying sensation intensified.
There was even a feeling of the head falling to the ground, causing a vibration, then bouncing and falling again.
But...
Strange.
Why did it have such a strange feeling? And why did it know about this feeling?
Just as it was pondering...
The surroundings turned pitch black, and the void where not even the stars existed began to... fade.
"How could this be?!"
The Apocalyptic Black Lotus was perplexed.
It had clearly devoured the Immortal Martial Continent, along with countless stars, including the Sun and Moon Stars, and this starry sky should have been silent, with no light except for itself! Why, at this moment, was there light dispelling the darkness?
It was confused, but no one provided an answer.
The surrounding darkness receded faster, and soon, it saw its surroundings clearly.
A foot!
A gigantic foot was right in front of its 'eyes'.
No, it was stepping on its face! This foot was enormous, with flowing starlight, and it wasn't even wearing shoes! The only consolation was that it didn't stink.
But...
How dare they!
Who would dare, and who could do such a thing?!
An illusion?!
But soon, it realized the problem and felt chilled to the bone.
What... did it see?!
A towering black lotus without a 'head', only the lower half standing alone in the distance, its leaves and stems struggling frantically, but their efforts were in vain.
The surrounding land was already in ruins, but it was very familiar.
This was clearly the site of the Bodhimanda Forest!
It was the battlefield before its invincibility, and also its birthplace!
But...
Why was this happening? It had clearly become invincible, even devouring the Heavenly Dao, yet why did it suddenly appear here? Could it be... rebirth?!
The Apocalyptic Black Lotus was stunned.
Its mind buzzed, unable to comprehend what was happening.
It would rather believe that this experience was an illusion than accept that its previous pleasure was fake.
Because that pleasure was too real.
It was more real than reality itself!
But why was this moment also so real?
Pain, a sensation so real.
The feeling of being trampled underfoot is equally vivid.
And this Star Deity...
"!!!"
"Die!"
Before the Apocalyptic Black Lotus could comprehend, the Star Deity roared, once again accumulating the power of the Celestial Star Formation, with infinite starlight attaching to its body, and using all its strength, it unleashed an ultimate strike! The Star Deity kicked the Apocalyptic Black Lotus away, then swiftly flew after it, and like two 'Firmaments', its giant hands slammed down.
Boom!!!
The Apocalyptic Black Lotus struggled.
At this point, although only its head remained, it still had the power to fight back.
But...
In the end, strength was the deciding factor.
The Star Deity, after a long preparation, and with the power gap between them not being significant to begin with, unleashed its strike.
The Apocalyptic Black Lotus couldn't withstand it!
The Black Lotus exploded!
It turned into scattered black matter.
YaYa rushed out, swallowing the black matter with the Great Dao Vessel, eliminating any potential threats.
"Finally..."
Inside the Star Deity, the powerful beings felt a sense of relief.
They had finally achieved a phase victory! Although they couldn't say that the Apocalyptic Black Lotus was completely eradicated, with no extraordinary surprises, the outcome of this battle was already decided! But...
Before this, who could have imagined that this battle would be so astonishing?
Who could have thought that the Apocalyptic Black Lotus would be so powerful?
No one would have expected that even with all their trump cards, they were almost defeated.
And no one would have thought... that at the critical moment, the Apocalyptic Black Lotus would suddenly act foolishly, trembling, and without any resistance, allowing the Star Deity's concentrated full-power strike to behead it.
If not for this dramatic change, even if they had risked their lives, they might not have been a match for the Apocalyptic Black Lotus.
But why did this change occur?
"Everyone!"
Gu Xinglian used Telepathy to address the crowd, "The immediate priority is to thoroughly eradicate the Apocalyptic Black Lotus!"
"It's lost its head, and although its consciousness is in disarray, plants are different from us humans. If given time, it will surely recover and return. We must take advantage of its weakness and finish it off!"
"Yes, we must act immediately," Li Canghai agreed decisively.
"We must leave it with no chance of survival, but everyone should be cautious. Be wary of any potential countermeasures it might have!"
"..."
The Star Deity took action again, starting to clean up the remaining parts of the Apocalyptic Black Lotus.
They were all professionals in this regard, and Lin Fan quietly left from underground, returning to his original location.
"Was it you?"
Gu Xinglian's clone had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing Lin Fan appear, and noticing his poor condition, it was evident that he had over-exerted himself. Instantly, she had her suspicions.
But...
Was it really his doing?
He had managed to make the Apocalyptic Black Lotus, which even the top powerhouses of the Immortal Martial Continent couldn't resist, stand there dumbfounded, and even voluntarily remove its defenses, allowing everyone to attack? She was shocked.
The cultivators who provided assistance as a part of the Celestial Star Formation from a distance were even more astonished, and at the same time, they were delighted, almost laughing out loud.
"How... how could this be?!"
"Heavens!"
"What happened? Why did the terrifying Black Lotus suddenly stop resisting? And it was almost killed, could it be plotting something?!"
"Shh! Don't speak nonsense, it's definitely not like that. It's the heavens aiding the Immortal Martial Continent!"
"Yes, it's the heavens aiding us!"
They didn't understand what had happened, and in the end, they could only attribute it to the blessings of the heavens.
"But... is it really like that?"
Some believed otherwise, but they too didn't know the reason.
They could only suppress the doubts in their hearts.
...
"..., I guess, Holy Mother Senior, please don't tell others."
Lin Fan sighed.
He had to think quickly in a desperate situation, and at the last moment, he figured out how to create an illusion for the Apocalyptic Black Lotus.
How could plants feel pleasure?
In the beginning, he was solely focused on the physical pleasure, so naturally, he couldn't think of a solution.
Only a fish knows the joy of being a fish.
Lin Fan wasn't a plant, so he couldn't possibly understand the joy of plants.
Therefore, at the critical moment of taking action, he suddenly thought, why not change the perspective?
After all, pleasure is pleasure! Physical pleasure can be satisfied with Love Chicken Slaughter.
Since it's a combination of physical and psychological pleasure, why not directly create a psychological pleasure with illusion techniques?
And what scene does the Apocalyptic Black Lotus most urgently and desperately want to see?
Naturally, it's the scene of its great victory over the Star Deity, sweeping across the entire Immortal Martial Continent, then using the essence of countless living beings in the Immortal Martial Continent as nourishment to cultivate itself, and finally swallowing everything in the Immortal Martial Continent, including the essence of 'Heaven and Earth', the 'Sun, Moon, and Stars', and achieving its 'Supreme' position!
If so...
Of course, it's necessary to arrange this for it!
Whether it would work or not, Lin Fan wasn't sure, but he had to try!
Fortunately, the result was good.
Lin Fan succeeded.
The Apocalyptic Black Lotus was 'flipped over with pleasure', and even when it was beheaded, it couldn't react.
Moreover, during this process, Lin Fan also discovered that there were many microorganisms inside the Apocalyptic Black Lotus, many of which were cultivated by He An!
With this 'backup plan', Lin Fan naturally didn't want to miss the opportunity, and he activated it immediately, although he wasn't sure how effective the microorganisms would be, but they would definitely have an effect.
Now...
As long as there are no major surprises, the Apocalyptic Black Lotus has no chance of turning the tables.
"Thankfully."
Recalling the previous coincidences, Lin Fan also felt a sense of relief, "Thankfully it worked. If this didn't work, I would have to call upon the Will Deity for assistance."
"But Will Deity is inside the Primordial Gate, and whether he can make it back in time is uncertain."
"Moreover, in just a few short years, it's hard to say if Will Deity can recover to a state where he can contend with the Apocalyptic Black Lotus."
"If we can solve it ourselves, then we should solve it ourselves."
Lin Fan let out another soft sigh.
Although he didn't reveal the details of his actions or the secret techniques like Love Chicken Slaughter, when Lin Fan personally admitted it, Gu Xinglian was still shocked beyond words.
"It was really you?!"
Gu Xinglian gasped, "You..."
"You're truly amazing."
"I, the Holy Mother, underestimated you."
"Now, you're probably no weaker than us Supreme Sovereigns?!"
"No, even with some clever methods, I fear your true strength surpasses us Supreme Sovereigns!"
Lin Fan: "..."
"Senior, you're giving me too much credit."
"It's just a clever approach, and the key is the idea. If you could do it, then it's just... It's an overpraise, an overpraise, please don't say that."
Lin Fan waved his hand, "So, please don't think that way."
Gu Xinglian looked at him deeply, "You..."
"Still so cautious."
Lin Fan: "..."
But what I said is the truth.
Moreover, cautious?
Shouldn't one be cautious in this situation?
Lin Fan watched from a distance as the Star Deity 'chopped the tree', his lips twitching slightly.
If not for this battle, how could he have glimpsed the secrets of the Immortal Martial Continent, or the depths of your Holy Lands?
No wonder no one has rebelled against the Holy Lands for so many years. With such a foundation, who could rebel?
And now that I know you have such a foundation...
I naturally have to be more cautious!
"Senior, I'm not being cautious, I'm just speaking the truth."
"Mhm, you're speaking the truth."
Gu Xinglian rolled her eyes. At this moment, she seemed to have lost all the dignity of a Holy Mother, appearing more like an elder sister from next door, beautiful yet with a hint of cuteness.
"Don't worry."
"Knowing your caution, I, the Holy Mother, will keep your secret. But... you owe me a favor!"
"No, it's two!"
"Using the Heaven-Watching Mirror is one, and now it's the second."
"Mhm..."
Lin Fan scratched his head, "Senior, let's make it clear. I owe you two favors, no problem, but you can't misuse them."
"Misuse?"
"How would I misuse them?" Gu Xinglian's head was filled with black lines.
Lin Fan spoke seriously, "For example, this secret, I'll owe you for a lifetime."
Gu Xinglian was taken aback, then her eyes started spinning.
Lin Fan: "!!!"
"What?!"
Oh no!
She probably didn't have that idea, but I might have reminded her...
"What?" Gu Xinglian asked.
"..."
"Nothing."
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
Lin Fan prepared to leave.
The Star Deity acted quickly. The Apocalyptic Black Lotus, now headless, was resisting, but it couldn't stir up much trouble. It had already been uprooted!
Although there were still some tiny roots underground, extending for tens of thousands of miles, and even 'capillary roots' in the other seven regions and one state, it would be difficult to clear them out in a short time.
This required time and the combined efforts of countless cultivators on the Immortal Martial Continent. It couldn't be rushed.
Lin Fan's presence or absence made no difference.
"Alright."
Gu Xinglian nodded, "Since you want to be cautious, then be cautious to the end. Leaving early is good. Also, your disciple YaYa... should also hide her abilities."
"It's crucial that no one knows she's devouring it. Just pretend there's a special treasure, the Great Dao Vessel, that can devour all things."
"Later, find a time to publicly 'destroy' it."
"That way, many troubles can be resolved."
"Understood." Lin Fan cupped his hands together in gratitude.
This was truly a lesson from experience.
A common man with a treasure is a sinner.
Although the nine great Holy Lands and various other powers would surely argue, especially over the ensuing benefits, leading to life-and-death struggles, it was inevitable that some would target the Moon Holding Sect.
Especially with YaYa having devoured so much black substance, if someone had designs on the Moon Holding Sect, they could easily manipulate public opinion, saying that YaYa's consumption of the black substance might turn her into a second Apocalyptic Black Lotus, and so on...
Once incited, it would become a big problem.
Following Gu Xinglian's instructions would make things much easier.
As for the Great Dao Vessel...
Upon returning, he could ask Fire Kunlun to refine a replica, put some black substance inside, and then find an opportunity to publicly destroy it. When destroying it, they could even let the black substance escape and run around for a bit, and that would be perfect.
"Let's do it!"
Lin Fan left.
He didn't stay to watch the 'grand finale'.
But to watch the show, he didn't need to stay.
Eightfold Mirror Technique~Activate!
...
Under Lin Fan's watchful eye, the great battle drew to a close.
The Star Deity disintegrated.
But in the previous battle, nearly forty Apex and Loose Immortals had been injured.
If three or four more died, the Celestial Star Array would collapse on its own!
Lin Fan shuddered, "If not for the effectiveness of Love Chicken Slaughter, the Star Deity would have been forced to disintegrate in a moment. Even if I could still make the Apocalyptic Black Lotus 'ecstatic', I probably couldn't have harmed it, right?"
"It's truly... formidable."
In the scene, Gu Xinglian and the others also felt relieved.
They had faced the Apocalyptic Black Lotus head-on and understood the urgency and pressure better than Lin Fan!
"The Apocalyptic Black Lotus is too strong. No wonder it's called the Apocalyptic Black Lotus, intending to devour the entire Immortal Martial Continent. If not for today's fortuitous encounter and good luck in slaying it, it might have..."
"It would have succeeded!" Yi Xing sighed.
As the master of the Black and White Academy, he looked particularly disheveled at this moment, appearing quite embarrassed.
In fact, the other Supreme Sovereigns, Apex, and Loose Immortals were in the same situation.
They all looked rather embarrassed.
Some were even bleeding.
(End of Chapter)
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