A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)

Facing Li Er's tears, Ye Fan was deeply moved.

From Yunzhou to Jiangdong and then to Mount Chumen, Li Er had been with Ye Fan for the longest time.

Over the years, Ye Fan had been waging battles far and wide, stirring up countless storms of blood and carnage.

But in Jiangdong, it was all up to Li Er to hold the fort.

Even if Ye Fan suffered defeat at the hands of Chu Sect, he could still return to Jiangdong, where he had a place he belonged and a destination to head to.

However, after vanquishing Chu Sect, Ye Fan faced various threats and dangers and thus rarely returned to Yunzhou.

He no longer had time to consider those who had once followed him in Jiangdong.

Seeing Li Er gravely ill and on the brink of death, Ye Fan felt even more guilty.

"You've truly worked hard throughout the years. You must have been troubled quite a bit because of me, right?"

Ye Fan spoke in a deep voice, his words tinged with a hint of shame.

"Mr. Chu, please don't say that. If we're talking about causing trouble, it's us who have inconvenienced you. We are incompetent for being unable to offer you any assistance, and yet you still think about us. I can already die with no regrets now that you are here to see me."

Tears streamed down Li Er's face, his voice of anguish echoing endlessly in the area.

In recent years, perhaps due to his emotional state or perhaps because of the persecution he suffered from War God Castle back then, Li Er had increasingly felt that his body was gradually deteriorating, and his time was running out.

He had thought it would be difficult to see Ye Fan again in this lifetime.

Yet, Li Er never even dreamed that Ye Fan would come specifically to see him that day.

It went without saying that the excitement in Li Er's heart at this moment was beyond measure.

He immediately knelt before Ye Fan, expressing his gratitude for Ye Fan's kindness.

Ye Fan helped him up, reassuring him, "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, you won't die that easily. Your time isn't up yet. It's just that your health is not at its best. With some time and proper care, you will recover. I have some pills here which can restore your vitality and prolong your life. You should take it regularly. Also, my visit today is not solely to see you. Rather, there is a task that requires your assistance.' Upon hearing this, Li Er was undoubtedly thrilled beyond measure.

"Thank you, Mr. Chu. You have given me my life back. If there's anything that you need, please tell me. These past few years, day in and day out, I have been tirelessly striving to serve you, always ready to be at your beck and call. I only regret that my abilities are limited. If I were thirty years younger, I would surely have practiced martial arts, just like those Dragon Gods under you, and fight for you no matter the place!"

Li Er spoke with excitement.

Ye Fan waved his hand. "The Dragon Gods have their purpose, and naturally, you have yours too. I hate to break it to you, but I fear our Earth may not have much time left. In the near future, the entire world could potentially be destroyed. During this time, I need you to help me plan the evacuation. I need you to make the arrangements, especially for my relatives and friends in Jiangdong. When the time comes, I will take you all away from Jiangdong and seek refuge in a secret realm to avoid disaster."

Upon hearing this, Li Er was undoubtedly shocked.

"I-Is this... the end of the world? What on earth happened?"

In response to Li Er's confusion, Ye Fan simply replied, "No need for unnecessary questions. Consider it as if the end of the world is upon us. When the time comes, the entire Earth will be destroyed. I'm giving you three to five years to prepare. Stock up on supplies and identify the people for evacuation. In short, you need to ensure that we can continue to live as comfortably as possible after we leave Earth." These words sounded serious when spoken by Ye Fan.

Nevertheless, he had no other choice.

He must prepare for the worst.

In the event that he truly could not stop the Universe Tree, then at the very least, he could still ensure the safety of his loved ones and friends. "Understood! Since you have spoken, I, Li Er, will certainly give it my all. I will ensure the evacuation work is carried out flawlessly!"

After receiving Ye Fan's orders, Li Er seemed like a lost person who had found his path.

The man was brimming with energy and enthusiasm.

When one had something to do, one would be filled with passion and motivation.

So, after Ye Fan left, Li Er quickly descended the mountain.

Leveraging his past prestige and connections, he quickly reclaimed his position as the top boss in Jiangdong!

Moreover, Chen Ao, Lei San, and the others were also summoned, and they started working on what Ye Fan had asked them to do.

As the entire region of Jiangdong began preparations for the end, Ye Fan returned to Mount Yan to meet Ye Qingtian.

After the battle on Mount Yan years ago, the people of Chu Sect had basically reduced Mount Yan to ruins. However, after years of restoration and management, Mount Yan regained its former tranquility and majesty.

At the foot of Mount Yan, there were layers of security measures.

Since this was an important place in the martial arts world of China, the security measures were naturally stringent. However, these so-called protections were undoubtedly nothing more than decorations in the face of Ye Fan.

With just a single step, Ye Fan bypassed several protective barriers of Mount Yan, appearing directly outside the War God Castle.

At this moment, Ye Qingtian was still in a meeting with Sword Saint and the others.

Suddenly, they all sensed an incredibly powerful yet familiar presence.

"What?"

Ye Qingtian and the others were all greatly shocked.

Then, they burst out of War God Castle.

Sure enough, atop Mount Yan, they saw that familiar, slender figure.

Chu Tianfan!

Upon seeing this person again, both Sword Saint and King of Fighters felt a mix of emotions.

Ye Qingtian, on the other hand, was quite enthusiastic.

Laughing heartily, he walked straight up to Ye Fan and said, "Ye Fan, your timing is perfect. I was just wondering how to find you, and here you are. Come in quickly. I have a lot to talk to you about."

Ye Qingtian was about to enter War God Castle with Ye Fan when Ye Fan refused, "There's no need for that. I have other things to do. I came here today to tell you that the tree on Mount Kransbay will soon bring great calamity to the entire world!"

The expressions of Ye Qingtian and the others immediately turned solemn.

"Ye Fan, I was just about to ask you about this. What kind of tree is that, exactly? And, what's the worst that could happen?"

Ye Fan replied, "It's called the Universe Tree, an entity beyond the mortal world. Symborsus lured it here, probably intending for it to destroy the Earth. When the time comes, as the Earth crumbles, the seal on Symborsus will naturally be broken. He will regain his freedom! Of course, compared to the threat of the Universe Tree, the threat of Symborsus is no longer a concern."

Ye Qingtian's face instantly turned as white as a sheet.

"Are you saying, this tree, can destroy the Earth? How... How is this possible?"

Ye Qingtian felt like he was going to lose it. It was just unbelievable.

"Nothing is impossible. This tree is no ordinary plant. It's still growing and has yet to reveal its true potential. When the energy flowing from the Sky Gate is insufficient to sustain it, it will naturally bare its fangs at life on Earth."

"Is there really no way to deal with it?" Sword Saint and the others asked anxiously.

Ye Fan shook his head. “Extraordinary beings are not something we mere mortals can contend with. Dealing with it is difficult. The threat of the Universe Tree is unprecedented. In short, the end is near. It's better to start preparing."

After Ye Fan finished speaking, he turned around and prepared to leave.

"Ye Fan, according to what you've said, how much longer does the Earth have?"

Ye Qingtian caught up with him and asked loudly.

"Probably ten years. If the threat of the Universe Tree cannot be resolved within ten years, this world will be nearing its end!"

The ethereal voice of Ye Fan drifted to them from beyond the horizon.

His words left Ye Qingtian and the others panic-stricken.