477 Ye Cangqin of Kunlun (2/2)

Chen Fan shook his head. However, even as disappointment flashed in Hua Yunfeng's eyes, Chen Fan added: \”But I am expecting to reach Connate Spirit Cultivator in three years. By then, even a real Earth Level Deity will be no match against me.\”

\”Yea, right.\”

Before Hua Yunfeng could say anything, Cheng Danqin flung back at Chen Fan sarcastically.

\”The world hasn't seen a real deity for a thousand years. Based on ancient records, the boundary between Deity and Immortal State was what separated a mortal from the immortals. Once one had achieved the status of a deity, he would have ascended to a higher plane of existence that was out of the reach from the Immortal State Warriors.\”

Hua Yunfeng nodded slowly.

Although no one in present-day had seen a deity, they were well documented in records of ancient sects.

Many ancient records described the power of deities in vivid details: that they could turn the ocean upside down, that they could move a mountain with each. The abilities of an Immortal State Warrior simply couldn't compare.

\”You are talking about the Immortal State Warriors on Earth. I am an Immortal Cultivator with initial success in my Divine Body cultivation. My power is at least on par with those deities you are thinking about.\”

Chen Fan said proudly.

\”Immortal Cultivation? Initial success in Divine Body Cultivation?\”

The old man and the girl gaped at Chen Fan in confusion with no clue of what he was talking about.

Chen Fan turned around and locked his eyes onto the old man: \”Hua Yunfeng, I sense that you are very close to reaching the Immortal State. So here is the deal: I will help you reach the Immortal State, and you will have to protect my family for fifty years.\”

\”What?\”

Hua Yunfeng jerked himself out of his chair in utter surprise and glared at Chen Fan stupidly.

\”Immortal State is so difficult to obtain that in the last hundred years, China has only seen two of them: Ye Qincang and you. It's easier said than done.\”

Cheng Danqin put in incredulously.

\”My methods are none of your concern. All you need to do is trust me and fulfill our agreement. I can guarantee you that you will reach Immortal State.\” Chen Fan linked his hands behind his back and said indifferently.

Hua Yunfeng closed his eyes slowly.

His face changed from normal to green and then to pale as he struggled to make a decision.

\”Teacher, don't listen to him. He must be lying. I have never heard anyone could help others achieve Immortal State.\” Cheng Danqin put in anxiously.

\”OK, we have a deal.\”

Hua Yunfeng's face softened and then he said firmly.

\”Good.\”

Chen Fan shot out his right hand and traced an inscription in the air.

\”Let this spell seal out a deal, and bind you to your words. If you ever walk back on your promise, the spell shall destroy your body and your soul!\”

A golden Talisman Inscription appeared in the air. Although Hua Yunfeng couldn't make out the characters, he knew right away what it was.

This was a contract.

Hua Yunfeng doubled down on his decision and cut his thumb open using teeth. Blood welled in the wound and dripped onto the inscriptions.

Chen Fan then drew a fraction of Hua Yunfeng's soul out of his body to complete the contract.

\”Shu!\”

The golden inscriptions suddenly lit aflame and turned into ashes.

As soon as the inscription disappeared, Hua Yunfeng felt a heavy force weighing on his soul. He knew that should he breach the contract the weight would come down and crush his fragile soul.

\”It's not my first choice, but I am running out of time.\”

Seeing Cheng Danqin's distraught face, Hua Yunfeng lamented.

He was over a hundred years old. Although he was healthy, his time in this world was numbered if he didn't find a way to reach Immortal State.

His life was hanging by a thread, and Hua Yunfeng couldn't waste any opportunity he came across.

Chen Fan had seen through his trouble and therefore made an offer that he couldn't refuse. It's a win-win situation since he needed someone powerful to protect his family and prevent the tragedy from happening again.

After signing the Covenant of Soul and Spirit, Hua Yunfeng wouldn't betray Chen Fan even if he wanted to.

\”Immortal Master Chen, when shall we start? Should I seek Numinous treasures to aid my ascension?\” Hua Yunfeng bowed slightly and hazarded.

By then, he was still not entirely convinced that Chen Fan could hold up his end of the bargain.

Signing the contract with Chen Fan was his desperate last-ditch effort.

\”Haha, I wouldn't need any elixirs. I will make you an Immortal State right here, right now!\”

Chen Fan let out a peal of laughter as rays of azure light shot out from his eye and spilled into Hua Yunfeng's eyes.

Then he shot out a hand and grasped something in the air.

\”Array, arise!\”

Suddenly, sixteen golden Talisman Inscriptions appeared out of thin air. These sixteen Talisman Inscriptions formed a small Spirit Gathering Array around the old man and started to channel Spirit Qi toward the Pavilion.

Yukishiro Sa and Cheng Danqin were both shocked by the incredible sight.