A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)

"Back in the day, Mr. Yunyang was nothing more than a villager from a small town in Fenghai. He was born in poverty and rose from humble beginnings, emerging from obscurity. But how did such an insignificant figure like Mr. Yunyang dominate Jiuzhou and stand at the pinnacle of his era? Moreover, why has the Chu family been able to pass on our legacy and stand tall for a thousand years without falling? The greatest reliance is undoubtedly the Celestial Cloud technique," said Grand Old Lady Chu.

Grand Old Lady Chu continued, "This level of skill is almost like the art of a saint, and it's absolutely unparalleled by any worldly technique! Ye Fan is using more haste and less speed. He had expended a grea deal of energy in the previous battle, so he deliberately stopped to regain his strength. Just wait, it's almost time for Ye Fan's performance."

In the Chu residence, Grand Old Lady Chu looked up at Celestial Road, especially the tiny figure on the path. The joy and pride in her eyes were almost beyond words.

As expected from Ye Fan, the chosen one by Mr. Yunyang. He not only possesses exceptional talent, but also has top-notch strategic thinking.

If it were an ordinary person, they would probably be anxious upon seeing Chu Qitian already halfway there, and would recklessly risk their lives to catch up. However, Ye Fan didn't. After weighing the pros and cons, he chose to restore his strength first. In this way, Ye Fan sat cross-legged and recovered for a long time. At last, those tightly closed eyes suddenly opened wide in the next moment!

Swish!

In the instant that Ye Fan's eyes opened, a glint of brilliance flashed across Ye Fan's eyes immediately.

In stark contrast to his previous listless demeanor, Ye Fan at this moment was brimming with energy and radiating vitality! That was right. Thanks to the power of Celestial Cloud, Ye Fan was able to recover most of his strength after just a brief rest. He stood up, his deep eyes gazing at the dark figure ahead on Celestial Road. After a brief moment of calm, Ye Fan suddenly exerted his strength! With just a leap, the figure reached several meters away. Originally, Celestial Road was difficult to traverse. But at this moment, under Ye Fan's feet, it was as if he was walking on flat ground, striding forward with ease. This scene undoubtedly left Ye Qingtian and the others dumbfounded.

"So, this guy was actually gathering strength all along."

"As the saying goes, it's always the quiet ones that surprise you the most."

"Once he takes flight, he'll soar to the heavens!"

"This guy is really full of surprises." Previously, Ye Qingtian and the others thought that Ye Fan had given up and resigned to his fate. However, at this moment, after witnessing Ye Fan's rapid ascent, their previously desperate faces undoubtedly revealed comforting smiles once again.

"It seems quite possible that we might catch up with Chu Qitian."

"Perhaps, in the end, the one to open Sky Gate will truly be Chu Tianfan!" Aaron and Carlo, too, reignited their hope. Perhaps, things weren't as bad as they had previously thought. Soon, Ye Fan's movements below caught Chu Qitian's attention. At this moment, Chu Qitian had already climbed to the latter half of Celestial Road. The oppressive feeling from the laws of heaven and earth was undoubtedly much stronger than it was at the beginning.

To the point that now, even lifting his feet seemed extremely difficult for him! That day, when Chu Qitian turned around and saw Ye Fan approaching swiftly and confidently, there was no doubt that Chu Qitian was greatly astonished.

"Didn't this guy give up already? D*mn it! How on earth did he manage to do that? How come he's suddenly become so lively and energetic when he seemed to reach his limits just a moment ago?" Chu Qitian murmured. Chu Qitian's face darkened. Perhaps due to the tremor, he had lost his previous composure and calmness. In their place, anger and solemnity took over.

That d*mn Chu Tianfan! He's truly the enemy of my lifetime. From the previous battle of Chu Sect, to the later Dragon Gate trials, and now at Celestial Road. In every step of my plan, this rascal almost always becomes my biggest obstacle.

"Back then, I really should have taken matters into my own hands and worked together with Odin and the others to eliminate this guy completely. If he had died, I won't face the current troubles." Chu Qitian was filled with regret in his heart. However, at this point, it was undoubtedly too late for any regrets. Although Ye Fan's current speed was somewhat beyond Chu Qitian's expectations, it was still within a controllable range. The pressure on Celestial Road grew stronger as one ascended higher. At the beginning, the pressure was undoubtedly at its lowest. According to Chu Qitian's estimation, Ye Fan's speed probably couldn't be maintained for too long. In no time, it would naturally decrease.

Moreover, after halfway through, the pressure would increase! Even Chu Qitian could barely move, let alone Ye Fan. So, in Chu Qitian's view, the gap between him and Ye Fan, no matter what, was something Ye Fan could never catch up to! In fact, it was indeed true. Ye Fan's rapid ascension didn't last very long. As he reached a third of the way, his pace had already slowed down. The overwhelming pressure made it difficult for Ye Fan to fight back while relying solely on his cultivation.

"I think he can't hold on anymore, right?" In the latter half of the path, Chu Qitian saw Ye Fan slowing down. A smug smile immediately appeared on Chu Qitian's lips.

As expected, it's just a flash in the pan! Celestial Road is indeed a road to reaching sainthood. How could a junior, with such little experience, easily handle the training and pressure he faced?

"You can do it!"

"Come on!"

"Hang in there, Chu Tianfan!"

"You are now the only hope for humanity." At the foot of Mount Kransbay, when Ye Qingtian and the others saw Ye Fan slowing down, they couldn't help but feel worried again. Although Ye Fan was not exactly a virtuous person either, he ultimately came from human society.

Allowing him to achieve sainthood and wield power was much better than letting Symborsus open Sky Gate. Therefore, in the hearts of Aaron and the others, if they had to choose between Symborsus and Ye Fan for someone to achieve sainthood, they would definitely choose Ye Fan! At this moment, those cheering for Ye Fan were definitely not limited to just Ye Qingtian and the other two.

There are also people like Tang Yun from the faraway land of Jiangdong, Xu Lei in Yanjing, and Yue Yao within the borders of India. Celestial Road was like a live broadcast unfolding before one's eyes, and half the world's people could take notice of it. As for what everyone was thinking, Ye Fan had no idea. At this moment, he had already stopped halfway. He bent over, resisting the urge to sit down under the pressure.

Because Ye Fan knew that once he sat down, he might not have the strength to stand up again. However, the rapid ascent earlier had ultimately caused too much exhaustion for Ye Fan. At this moment, his vision was getting darker, and beads of sweat kept falling down. He looked up and glanced ahead. Chu Qitian's figure was still far in the distance. In the end, Ye Fan still underestimated the pressure here. He was at the state of peak-stage Supreme. Also, he possessed the mysterious and formidable power of Celestial Cloud. However, even with these, he couldn't even manage to make it halfway through Celestial Road.

"There's no choice left. I have to use it ahead of schedule!" Ye Fan's eyebrows furrowed tightly. Then, he stopped hesitating.

He concentrated his thoughts, forming a hand seal with his fingers, and murmuring an incantation. Then streaks of golden light burst forth from his body once again. At the center of the eyebrows, several Thunderstripes emerged one after another! Raijin Thunderdrake, which had just faded not long ago, was used by Ye Fan once again. It was like a taut bow completing a full moon, and also like a sponge filled with flowing water.

Ye Fan's momentum once again soared to a peak! As the saying went, one should go all out before one's energy was depleted. Taking advantage of the moment when Raijin Thunderdrake was just released, Ye Fan's figure transformed into a flying sword once again. Then, with a seemingly insane determination, he ascended Celestial Road!

"D*mn it!"

"Is this brat cheating again?" The people at the foot of the mountain were undoubtedly shocked after seeing Ye Fan soaring like a meteor, shooting straight into the sky.

Just a few seconds ago, Ye Fan still looked like he was laying down his flag. At this moment, he soared straight into the sky! In a single second, he took ten steps; with each step, he had ascended ten levels! Ye Fan's speed was so fast that he almost left a trail of illusions on Celestial Road. Compared to Ye Fan, Chu Qitian's movements were almost like a snail crawling.