The Reincarnated Villain Makes The Heroines Tearfully Beg for Forgiveness-Chapter 317:

“You’re actually the Seventh Prince of the Immortal Empire?”

On the flying boat traversing the Star Fragment Belt. Lin Yan looked at Xiao Yan, seated before him, with some surprise.

He had previously met Xiao Yan during the Holy Son trial at the Temple of Destiny.

Back then, he only knew that Xiao Yan, like him, was a Holy Son of the Temple of Destiny. However, he never imagined that Xiao Yan hailed from such a powerful and terrifying Immortal Empire.

The Immortal Empire was an enormous entity established in the Heavenly World. It was said that during its peak, nearly ninety-nine percent of the Heavenly World was under the control of the Immortal Empire. Only after the empire’s decline did other forces have the opportunity to rise.

Though the Immortal Empire couldn’t compare to its peak glory, it remained one of the oldest powers in the Heavenly World, with deep foundations and numerous strong individuals. Even forces like the Su Family and the Mountain of Light dared not underestimate the current Immortal Empire.

As the Seventh Prince of the Immortal Empire, Xiao Yan’s status alone was even more prestigious than that of Mu Lingsha, Mu Tao, and others.

Seeing the astonishment on Lin Yan’s face, Xiao Yan seemed indifferent and said, “Lin Yan, you’re not going to change your attitude towards me just because I’m the Seventh Prince of the Immortal Empire, are you?”

Lin Yan replied with a peculiar expression, “Not really. But do you know who I am?”

Hearing Lin Yan’s question, Xiao Yan laughed, “I didn’t know at first, but after leaving the Temple of Destiny, I had someone investigate you. Don’t take it the wrong way;it really surprised me. I never expected you to come from that Source World…”

As he spoke, Xiao Yan’s expression turned strange as he couldn’t help but look Lin Yan up and down.

When the Lingxuan Continent first appeared, Xiao Yan was in a low period of his life, focusing all his energy on studying the laws of destiny. He was so engrossed that he directly entered the Temple of Destiny for its trial. Thus, he knew little about the Lingxuan continent.

It wasn’t until he became a Holy Son of the Temple of Destiny that he learned all about the Lingxuan Continent, and also came to know of Lin Yan’s identity.

Unlike other cultivators from the Heavenly World, Xiao Yan, after learning of Lin Yan’s specific identity, didn’t look down on him. Instead, he felt a sense of kinship.

Though Xiao Yan was born into the Immortal Empire, he was never valued and was often looked down upon. He thought that Lin Yan, born from a Source World, would likely share similar feelings.

This unique mindset made Xiao Yan feel that Lin Yan wasn’t awkward to be around because of his non-Heavenly World Origins. Instead, Xiao Yan felt they were similar—both Holy Sons of the Temple of Destiny.

Looking at Xiao Yan’s increasingly peculiar expression, Lin Yan hadn’t expected that Xiao Yan’s inner thoughts would be so complex.

Shaking his head, Lin Yan casually remarked, “Since you already know my identity, if it brings you any inconvenience, I can immediately—”

Before Lin Yan could finish, Xiao Yan quickly waved his hand. “Lin Yan, you’re treating me like an outsider with those words. We’re both Holy Sons of the Temple of Destiny. Just from that alone, we should be close comrades. So I suggest, from now on, let’s not bother with titles like Seventh Prince or whatever. You’re my friend, and I’m yours—that’s enough.”

“That’s fine with me.” Lin Yan said with a smile.

Back in the Temple of Destiny, Lin Yan had already found Xiao Yan interesting and worth befriending. Naturally, his view wouldn’t change just because of Xiao Yan’s status.

However, as Lin Yan looked at Xiao Yan in front of him, he couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy. This unease wasn’t due to Xiao Yan’s status, but because of Xiao Mei.

According to his understanding, Xiao Mei’s true form came from the Immortal Empire, and she seemed to be a significant figure there. Lin Yan had no idea about Xiao Mei’s current situation or her exact status within the Immortal Empire.

If Xiao Mei and Xiao Yan were particularly close, there might come a day when Lin Yan and Xiao Yan could turn against each other because of Xiao Mei. Thus, Lin Yan felt an odd sense of discomfort when facing Xiao Yan.

Fortunately, Xiao Yan didn’t seem to notice this and continued to chat cheerfully with Lin Yan, sharing many interesting stories and treating Lin Yan as a genuine confidant.

Seeing that Xiao Yan seemed completely unaware of the situation between him and Xiao Mei, Lin Yan felt somewhat relieved.

After several days of navigating through the Star Fragment Belt, a massive vortex appeared before them.

This vortex was the famed Time-Space Vortex within the Star Fragment Belt. Once inside, with a few specific techniques, one could instantly travel through space to their desired destination.

There were Immortal Empire cultivators aboard the flying boat, responsible for navigating the vessel through the Time-Space Vortex to the entrance of the dimensional battlefield, so Lin Yan and Xiao Yan had nothing to worry about.

The two of them stood casually outside the boat, admiring the scenery as if they were on a leisurely trip.

As the boat entered the Time-Space Vortex, a sensation of spatial distortion suddenly enveloped Lin Yan and Xiao Yan.

“This feeling is truly unique. No wonder many top-tier experts like to hide in the Star Fragment Belt to study this kind of space-time power.”

Lin Yan and Xiao Yan casually marveled at the experience.

Even though they were both now intermediate Heavenly God Realms, the profound nature of space-time power still left them in awe, beyond their control.

After a few idle remarks, both Lin Yan and Xiao Yan became serious, focusing on sensing the surrounding space-time energy.

Although it was unlikely they would gain any insights from such a brief encounter, both held a sliver of hope, making their observations particularly attentive.

Especially Lin Yan, who constantly scanned the surroundings of the Time-Space Vortex, trying to uncover its true mysteries.

Unexpectedly, before he could figure out the secrets of the vortex, a few figures suddenly appeared within it.

These figures were all women, moving gracefully like celestial beings through the vortex. All the cultivators who saw them couldn’t help but marvel.

To know, this was the depths of the Time-Space Vortex. Even a high-level Higher Heavenly God Realm would struggle to maintain its balance here. Yet, these women, though only intermediate Heavenly God Realm at best, moved as if they were walking on solid ground within the vortex. This alone showed that these women were not ordinary.

“Yanran!”

On the flying boat within the Time-Space Vortex, Lin Yan’s eyes widened in shock. To the intermediate Heavenly God Realm around him, these women were merely an unusual sight. But to Lin Yan, it was far from ordinary.

Among these women, Lin Yan spotted the figure of Xiao Yanran at the forefront.

It seemed that Xiao Yanran heard Lin Yan’s exclamation. She quickly turned her head to look at him.

As their gazes met, the space-time energy within the vortex suddenly surged violently.

The flying boat that carried Lin Yan swiftly broke away from the vortex, and Xiao Yanran’s figure vanished from Lin Yan’s sight.

By the time the boat stabilized, it was impossible for Lin Yan to find Xiao Yanran again.

“That was definitely Yanran.” Lin Yan stood dumbfounded.

He hadn’t expected that while using the Time-Space Vortex to travel to the dimensional battlefield, he would unexpectedly encounter Xiao Yanran. Moreover, Xiao Yanran’s situation seemed quite unusual.

“Brother Lin, are you alright?” Xiao Yan asked, full of curiosity as he saw Lin Yan standing there in a daze.

Hearing Xiao Yan’s question, Lin Yan could only shake his head and say, “I’m fine.”

But at that moment, his mind was no longer on chatting with Xiao Yan. After a few casual words, he excused himself from the boat.

He wanted to get closer to the Time-Space Vortex and try to find Xiao Yanran’s figure again.

Unfortunately, the Time-Space Vortex was beyond even a higher Heavenly God Realm’s control, let alone Lin Yan’s. If Lin Yan were to enter the vortex now, not only would he fail to find Xiao Yanran, but he might also be transported to any random place in the Heavenly World.

Thus, after pondering for a while near the vortex, Lin Yan ultimately gave up on continuing his research into it.

“Yanran appearing in the Time-Space Vortex might mean she’s also here to participate in the dimensional battlefield. If I enter the battlefield, I should have a chance to meet her.”

Walking through the Star Fragment Belt, Lin Yan’s mind was full of thoughts.

However, he had no idea about Xiao Yanran’s current situation and could only guess about her circumstances.

At this point, although still within the Star Fragment Belt, Lin Yan wasn’t far from the entrance to the dimensional battlefield.

After less than a day of traveling alone through the Star Fragment Belt, Lin Yan’s figure finally emerged from it.

Before him was a vast ocean suspended in the void. This ocean radiated an eerie chill, and even Lin Yan felt its coldness affecting him.

Above the ocean, a massive rift flickered intermittently, as if it could tear open completely at any moment.

Lin Yan stood at a distance, staring at the massive rift for a long time.

The sight of it reminded him of the “Sky Scar” that had once appeared in the Lingxuan Continent. This enormous rift in the Heavenly World seemed similar, as if the boundary membrane had been torn, creating a tear. If this tear wasn’t sealed quickly, the entire Heaven Realm might eventually be affected.

However, this wasn’t something Lin Yan, a mere intermediate Heavenly God Realm, could concern himself with.

He chose a random spot nearby and sat down. All he needed to do was wait for the planar battlefield to open, and he could be one of the first to rush in and commence a true godly battle.

As Lin Yan arrived at the entrance of the planar battlefield, Intermediate Heavenly God Realm cultivators from all around began to gather continuously.

Even in the vast Heavenly World, Intermediate Heavenly God Realm cultivators were considered elite. On ordinary days, it was rare to see them.

But now, the area was densely packed, with at least ten thousand Intermediate Heavenly God Realm cultivators assembled.

It seemed that at least half of all the Intermediate Heavenly God Realm in the Heavenly World had gathered here.

Among this crowd, Lin Yan remained inconspicuous. Over the following days, he politely declined several offers from other Intermediate Heavenly God Realm cultivators who sought to team up with him.

As time passed, only half a month remained until the planar battlefield would open.

In the days leading up to the opening, the Intermediate Heavenly God Realm cultivators from the powerful factions of the Heavenly World finally began to appear.

“Look over there! Those are the cultivators of the Exquisite Star. They are the formidable power, with nearly ten Intermediate Heavenly God Realm cultivators among them!”

“And over there, that’s the group from the Shuangyang Galaxy. They have a total of thirteen Intermediate Heavenly God Realm cultivators!”

Lin Yan’s ears were filled with the constant murmur of whispers.

Whether it was the Shuangyang Galaxy or the Exquisite Star, these were all powerful factions in the Heavenly World. Of course, compared to the likes of the Night Clan or the Su Family, these factions were nothing. But to ordinary rogue cultivators, these well-established groups were already quite formidable.

The arrival of these factions, each with at least ten Intermediate Heavenly God Realm cultivators, stirred the atmosphere around the planar battlefield, making it more intense and lively.

Numerous Intermediate Heavenly God Realm cultivators began to frantically search for allies, hoping to form a suitable team before the battlefield opened.

Without absolute confidence in their strength, even rogue cultivators preferred to join forces with others to scour the battlefield together.

After observing the scene for several days, even Lin Yan, who had been steadfast in his decision not to ally with anyone, began to waver. It was undeniable that finding suitable partners would increase his chances of success on the battlefield.

As the powerful mid-tier factions of the Heavenly World arrived, the atmosphere outside the planar battlefield grew more tense.

In the last three days before the battlefield was set to open, completely unfamiliar figures finally began to appear before everyone.

These new arrivals were imposing, with powerful auras that radiated authority.

More importantly, they all carried an air of arrogance, clearly looking down on the rogue cultivators around them.

Under normal circumstances, anyone who dared to act so haughty among their equals would be ridiculed. But this time was different.

The newly arrived cultivators were all members of powerful factions who had used long-distance teleportation arrays to reach this place.

Some of the first to appear were members of the Ocean Clan in the Heavenly World. Their attire alone revealed their origins—they were from the Ocean Clan, a race that, although few in number, dominated the seas of the Heavenly World. With their innate ability to control water, they were the absolute rulers of the oceans, which allowed them to establish a firm foothold in the Heavenly World.

In terms of strength, the Ocean Clan was among the top-tier forces in the Heavenly World, considered a mid-tier power even among the elite. Not even the Night Clan could guarantee they would surpass the Ocean Clan.

All the mid-rank gods from the Ocean Clan who were set to participate in the planar battlefield had now arrived. Following them, other factions like the Night Clan, the Su Family, and others began to show up one after another. These cultivators, who had been teleported here via long-distance arrays, appeared much more energetic and composed compared to the rogue cultivators who had been waiting here for days.

As Lin Yan hid in the shadows, quietly observing the surroundings, a familiar voice suddenly rang out next to his ear. “Brother Lin, I finally found you! Let me introduce you to someone.”