Chapter 364: Hunting the Holy Maiden
Without a doubt, these dozen or so purple-clad women were drawn here by the Divine Source.
The Divine Source Ye Fan had collected from the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest was as large as a washbasin. Placed on the snow, it illuminated the entire ice field with dazzling light.
It did not sink or fall, hovering in midair. Even the sun in the sky seemed dimmed by comparison. Worth a million catties of pure Source, it turned the entire ice field into a golden expanse.
"Fairies, I, Tu Fei, have been waiting for you," Tu Fei said with extreme flair, a smile on his face as he stepped forward.
"Woof!"
The big black dog burst out from a snowdrift, cutting off their escape route.
Demonic aura surged into the sky. Pang Bo, like a demon god, manifested his figure from another direction. His face was sharp as a knife, his bearing heroic and imposing, his hair cascading like a waterfall.
To the east, Ye Fan carried the God-Slaying Whip on his back. His features were delicate, his demeanor ethereal and transcendent. He walked across the snow like a banished immortal descending to the mortal world.
The three of them, along with the big black dog, surrounded the dozen or so purple-clad women. Ye Fan waved his hand and stowed away the Divine Source.
"It's that vicious dog!"
All the women changed color. The big black dog had been biting people everywhere lately. Among the disciples of the Holy Lands, none did not pale at the mention of that dog.
The big black dog bared its teeth and said, "Call me the Holy Emperor!"
Clearly, these women also recognized Ye Fan, having seen his portrait. Their jade-like faces instantly turned cold as they prepared for battle.
"What do you want?" one of the women asked.
"Naturally, I wish to enjoy the snow and admire the plum blossoms with you fairies, beneath the moon and amid the flowers." Tu Fei laughed carelessly as he summoned the imitation of the Ancient Devouring Demon Jar, suspending it above his head.
"Woof!"
The big black dog lunged, its speed like lightning. It bit a purple-clad woman's leg, causing her to cry out in pain.
"Damn dog!"
The women were furious. They had been surrounded, and now this dog was biting them. How could they endure such humiliation?
"Don't hurt my human pet!" the big black dog shouted, its eyes rolling as it looked at the women.
"You're asking for death!"
The women attacked together, their purple garments fluttering. Divine radiance surged as they unleashed their techniques.
Ye Fan sighed. He had no choice. He raised his hand, and the Primordial Qi Cauldron descended, suppressing the women.
Pang Bo also made his move. His demonic aura surged as he struck out with a palm, sending several women flying.
Tu Fei controlled the Ancient Devouring Demon Jar, its black light flickering as it devoured the women's divine power.
The big black dog ran around biting people, causing chaos among the women.
In the end, all the women were subdued. Ye Fan sealed their cultivation and had them sit in the snow.
"Where is your Holy Maiden?" Ye Fan asked.
"She will be here soon. If you have the guts, wait for her!" one of the women said coldly.
"Very well, I'll wait for her." Ye Fan nodded.
He had Pang Bo and Tu Fei take the women away, leaving only himself and the big black dog on the ice field.
Time passed slowly. The wind and snow grew heavier.
Finally, a purple figure appeared in the distance, walking gracefully through the snow.
It was the Holy Maiden of the Zi Mansion Holy Land.
She was dressed in purple, her figure graceful and ethereal. Her face was veiled by a layer of purple mist, making her features indistinct. But her eyes were like stars, deep and bright.
"Ye Fan?" the Holy Maiden asked, her voice calm and clear.
"That's right." Ye Fan nodded.
"I've heard a lot about you." The Holy Maiden stopped a hundred feet away, looking at him calmly.
"And I've heard a lot about you, Holy Maiden." Ye Fan smiled.
"What do you want?" the Holy Maiden asked.
"I want to invite the Holy Maiden to be my guest for a few days." Ye Fan said.
"You want to kidnap me?" The Holy Maiden's tone remained calm.
"If you insist on putting it that way." Ye Fan shrugged.
"Do you think you can?" The Holy Maiden's eyes flickered with a hint of battle intent.
"We'll find out if we try." Ye Fan said.
The Holy Maiden didn't speak. She raised her hand, and a purple divine sword appeared in her palm.
The sword was three feet long, its blade flickering with purple light, exuding a terrifying aura.
"This is a Holy-ranked divine sword. Are you sure you want to fight me?" the Holy Maiden asked.
"Even if it's an Imperial-ranked weapon, I still have to try." Ye Fan said.
"Good." The Holy Maiden nodded. She raised her sword and pointed it at Ye Fan.
The next moment, the two of them clashed.
Ye Fan used the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, his fists like mountains, each punch carrying the power to shatter the void.
The Holy Maiden's sword technique was exquisite, her sword light like a rainbow, each strike containing the power to sever rivers.
The two fought fiercely, their battle causing the ice field to crack and the snow to fly.
The big black dog watched from the side, its eyes rolling as it muttered, "This girl is pretty strong. Little Ye might have trouble."
After a hundred moves, Ye Fan finally gained the upper hand. He used the Immortal King Overlooking the Nine Heavens, his aura surging as he pressed the Holy Maiden back.
The Holy Maiden's expression finally changed. She hadn't expected Ye Fan to be this powerful.
"Void Great Hand Seal!" Ye Fan shouted, forming a hand seal. A giant hand appeared in the void, pressing down on the Holy Maiden.
The Holy Maiden's sword light shattered, and she was sent flying backward, blood spilling from her lips.
"You lose." Ye Fan said, landing before her.
The Holy Maiden wiped the blood from her lips, her eyes complex as she looked at Ye Fan. "You are indeed extraordinary."
"Thank you for the compliment." Ye Fan smiled. He raised his hand and sealed the Holy Maiden's cultivation.
"Please, Holy Maiden." Ye Fan made an inviting gesture.
The Holy Maiden sighed and followed Ye Fan.
In the distance, Tu Fei and Pang Bo looked at each other, both showing smiles.
"Another one caught," Tu Fei said.
"Yeah, our mining team is getting more and more luxurious," Pang Bo said.
The big black dog ran over, wagging its tail, and said, "This one is pretty good. She can be my human pet."
"Get lost!" Ye Fan kicked the big black dog away.
The big black dog rolled in the snow, got up, and muttered, "You're all heartless. I helped you catch her, and this is how you repay me?"
"Shut up!" Ye Fan glared at it.
The big black dog shrank its neck and didn't dare to speak anymore.
Thus, Ye Fan successfully captured the Holy Maiden of the Zi Mansion Holy Land.
This news quickly spread, causing a sensation throughout the entire Big Dipper Star Domain.
Everyone was shocked. Ye Fan had actually captured a Holy Maiden. This was practically declaring war on the Holy Lands.
But Ye Fan didn't care. He continued his plan, preparing to capture more Holy Sons and Holy Maidens.
He knew that only by doing this could he force the Holy Lands to back down and give him some breathing room.
And so, the hunt for Holy Sons and Holy Maidens officially began.