A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)

"Ye Fan, w-what are you doing? Neither Carlo nor Aaron did not enter the Dragon Gate. They share your stance and are both here to destroy the Sky Gate formation to prevent this catastrophe. We're all comrades with the same goal, but you accidentally hurt them."

Ye Fan's actions were undoubtedly beyond the expectations of Ye Qingtian and the others. They clearly did not expect Chu Tianfan would actually go crazy and start fighting everyone.

Has this guy gone berserk? Can't he see that all three of them share the same stance as him, and they're here to stop the Sky Gate Formation?

In a state of shock, Ye Qingtian directly questioned Ye Fan loudly. Ye Fan did not want to pay attention to them. Upon hearing Ye Qingtian's words, Ye Fan suddenly burst into laughter. There was nothing but mockery in his laugh.

"Hahaha... Comrades? Sharing the same goal? Ye Qingtian, I think you're taking things for granted. Who told you that I, Chu Tianfan, came here today to stop the Sky Gate Formation? What I really need is for the Sky Gate Formation to be fully activated."

Ye Fan sneered. Ye Qingtian was suddenly stunned. Aaron and Carlos, with their faces covered in blood, looked at Ye Fan with disbelief.

"W-What did you say?"

"Aren't you here to stop the Sky Gate Formation?"

"Hall Master Chu, are you sure you're not joking again?"

"Once the Sky Gate Formation is activated, it will inevitably lead to an even greater disaster."

"When the time comes, I'm afraid countless lives will be devastated!"

"Moreover, the activation of this Sky Gate Formation comes at the cost of countless lives of warriors as a sacrifice."

"If you don't stop it in time, more of our martial arts brethren will die at the hands of these treacherous villains."

"Please, Hall Master Chu. Stop joking and hurry to Mount Kransbay to stop the Sky Gate Formation." Carlo anxiously spoke. Aaron was also stricken with worry. However, Ye Fan remained unmoved at the face of those words.

"You lot talk too much. What does the world's destruction and the martial arts catastrophe have to do with me?" Ye Fan's words were undoubtedly like a wake-up call for the War Gods and their companions. "Chu Tianfan, h-how can you say such things?"

"As a member of the martial arts world, it is your responsibility to protect this world."

"You're speaking blasphemy! The whole world will not tolerate such words!" Aaron loudly questioned Ye Fan. Ye Fan's smile instantly grew wider.

"Blasphemy?" Ye Fan scoffed, his cold eyes gazing at Aaron and the others.

"May I ask who exactly have I, Chu Tianfan, defied, and whose path have I violated?"

"This..." Aaron and the others were suddenly at a loss for words. Ye Qingtian did not know how to respond either. In the end, Carlo argued with reason, "Of course, you're going against the will of the people and defying the principles they hold dear-"

"Hahaha..." Ye Fan laughed heartily.

"Everyone in the world already sees me as a demon king and a monster. They're all eager to kill me. In that case, why should I uphold their principles?"

"After what happened back then, The Unrivalled Supreme who fought for the country and its people no longer exists. Now, Hall Master Chu only lives for himself and the Dragon Hall! I will no longer do anything for the so-called common people or the so-called greater good of the nation. As for you all, it's best not to mess with me. Otherwise, I won't show you any mercy."

Swoosh! As Ye Fan's solemn words resounded, an overwhelming aura burst forth from his body. The powerful Qi surged, condensing like a sharp blade, fiercely striking the ground beneath Ye Qingtian and Aaron's feet. It left deep ravines, making the three people's faces turn pale and leaving them in a state of trepidation, unable to speak. Just a few minutes ago, Ye Fan descended from the sky when Ye Qingtian and the others were on the verge of despair.

They witnessed Ye Fan cleaving a path between life and death with one's own strength in a single sword strike. With one move, he annihilated all the enemies. At that moment, Ye Qingtian and his two companions felt as if the miniature universes within their hearts were about to explode. It felt like a thrill of rebirth in the face of despair and joy of seeing the light once more in the darkness.

At one point, they thought the world could be saved. Their savior has arrived. Now, it seemed they were the naïve ones. The man before them was no longer the Chu Tianfan they once knew. Ye Qingtian would never forget the year when Ye Fan was granted the title of the Unrivalled Supreme and made a promise to save the nation and its people. He would never forget how selflessly Ye Fan had donated the spirit fruit to the War God Castle years ago. During the battle at the Chu Sect, the martial art world of China was plunged into chaos. To stop the Dragon Gate Project, they bravely faced life and death, engaging in a fierce battle with Chen Jiuzhou. Indeed. Over the years, Ye Fan's actions have been filled with rebellion and spontaneity. However, Ye Qingtian always knew that beneath Ye Fan's unruly and untamed exterior, there was an eternally unyielding heart of purity.

This time, Ye Fan's pure heart eventually turned cold.

"Chu Tianfan, how can you be so selfish?"

"The past grievances were indeed our fault, and we owe you an apology."

"However, no one is perfect. We all have our flaws."

"Do you really want to be so selfish and allow the Sky Gate Formation to proceed, putting the nation and its people in the face of a life-or-death situation?"

"If you still have a shred of conscience, stop the Sky Gate Formation!" Ye Fan was silent.

"We are willing to atone with our lives for the past grudges!"

"That is if you destroy the Sky Gate Formation!" Ye Fan was still quiet.

Aaron and Carlo and the others pleaded earnestly. Yet, Ye Fan had already turned away, no longer paying attention to these people. The so-called salvation of the world and the great cause of the country and family were nothing but illusory lies to Ye Fan. Back then, his wholehearted devotion was met with nothing but ridicule and relentless pursuit. For Ye Fan, who had already experienced death once, he only wanted to live for himself, for the one he loved, and for the people he cared about this time. To hell with saving the world. To hell with the great responsibility. No one should ever try to guilt-trip him again. However, Aaron and Carlo were not willing to give up, and they continued to shout at Ye Fan. Ye Qingtian let out a long sigh.

"Stop shouting. It's useless. We've hurt him too deeply. He won't trust us anymore."

Indeed. When Ye Fan returned this time, his eyes were filled with nothing but cold indifference. It was a sense of disappointment and indifference toward this world. Regret as he may, Ye Qingtian could not help but be curious.

What is Ye Fan's true purpose for returning this time? There's no way he's here to spectate, right?

On Mount Kransbay, the Sky Gate Formation was coming to an end.

The final Dragon Gate was almost fully opened. Chu Qitian was making his final effort. The entire Sky Gate formation had entered the most critical period. Moryana, Odin, Emir, and the others were all fully focused on guarding their master, preventing any unexpected incidents from happening.

"B-Bad news, Master."

"C-Chu Tianfan had made his way back again."

Suddenly, several terrified screams came from the foot of the mountain. Covered in blood, Chu Qitian dragged his battered body and appeared in this place. Upon hearing this, Moryana immediately furrowed her brows.

"What nonsense are you talking about, you good-for-nothing? Chu Tianfan was besieged and killed by our combined efforts. His soul should've gone to the heavens. How dare you spout such nonsense?" Moryana berated.

"I-It's true, Master. He really has returned. He's at the foot of Kransbay Mountain right now and is approaching us. I was fortunate to have escaped just now, or I would have died at the hands of Chu Tianfan!" Chen Jiuzhou said with anguish. The expression on Moryana's face suddenly turned gloomy. She looked at the severely injured Chen Jiuzhou, who had lost an arm, and she narrowed her eyes instantly. "Are you speaking the truth? Has Chu Tianfan really returned?"

"I swear I'm not lying, Master. If you don't believe me, you can go down and see for yourself," Chen Jiuzhou tried his best to explain, hoping to convince her.