CHAPTER 566: CHAPTER 0558: POINTING OUT A CLEAR PATH FOR YOU

"Son, don’t let these guys escape. Show your strength, finish them off, and if possible, cripple them and toss them in front of me."

Lin Fan saw the four Immortal Emperors trying to flee, and there was no way he could tolerate that.

He was hoping his "son" could put in a bit more effort.

But judging by the current situation...

Forget it.

This outcome isn’t all that bad either, a decent choice.

The Supreme God Talisman soared into the sky, suppressing the Immortal Emperors with peerless might, sweeping through everything. Like an indestructible wall, it blocked the Immortal Emperors outside, no matter how frantically they fought, unable to damage even the slightest corner.

The four Immortal Emperors had enough self-awareness to recognize their inability to break through the Supreme God Talisman. If staying here was futile, why linger?

"Don’t leave! Get back here and continue! Is this the extent of today’s Immortal Emperors—no ambition or courage?"

"Honestly, with attitudes like yours, I don’t think you’ll ever dream of attaining the Immortal Venerable Dao Fruit."

Cursing people feels really good.

Once the opportunity arises, go all in.

It’s quite comforting to have someone backing you.

The four Immortal Emperors were already set to leave, but upon hearing Lin Fan’s taunts, they shot him venomous looks. An average person facing the "I’m-gonna-kill-you" glare of an Immortal Emperor would be scared witless, possibly even have their Divine Soul obliterated.

But to Lin Fan...

It was basically silent screaming.

Who are they trying to scare?

Immortal Emperor Futu wanted to say something more, but the Immortal Emperor beside him stopped him, his intent clear: it’s pointless to argue further; time will tell.

Swoosh!

Swoosh!

The four Immortal Emperors decisively retreated, abandoning all grudges under the overwhelming dominance of the Supreme God Talisman. They were forced back to their cave mansions within the boundless expanse.

"Mouse Daoist, what do you think of my ’son’? Pretty capable, huh?" Lin Fan boasted smugly.

Mouse Emperor Immortal replied, "Impressive."

Bam!

At that moment...

Suddenly, the Supreme God Talisman flashed a golden light, and a bolt of lightning swept out, landing beside Lin Fan. The meaning was clear: if Lin Fan dared to spout nonsense again, this thunderstrike would be aimed directly at him.

"Ah, so this is a son hitting his father!"

Lin Fan joked bitterly, but he understood that the insane old man had regained clarity. The specifics were unclear, but hopefully, he wasn’t here for revenge.

Judging by the current situation...

It obviously wasn’t for revenge.

If it were, he wouldn’t have come to his rescue.

It’s unfortunate, though—they couldn’t return to the warm father-and-son dynamic of the past; that atmosphere was irrecoverable.

Mouse Emperor Immortal glanced at Lin Fan, sensing something was off. Was this really his "son"? Why did it seem like the figure intended to kill him?

Lin Fan laughed awkwardly, pointing at the talisman and saying, "My ’son’ just enjoys joking around with me."

At that moment...

The Supreme God Talisman shimmered, splitting the space open once more. With a swish, it vanished into the void.

It left just like that.

Lin Fan felt a bit lost. To be honest, he kinda missed the insane old man. It had been a while since they’d met, and he didn’t know how he was doing. Being able to pierce through endless space-time to send the Supreme God Talisman and suppress the four Immortal Emperors proved...

The "son" must still have some attachment to his "father," and even more so, lingering nostalgia.

Although not blood-related...

The saying goes, "time breeds affection." That’s just how it works. Having called him "dad" so many times, there must’ve been a deep imprint left in his mind—one that wouldn’t fade, likely to remain forever.

Apparently, Lin Fan’s guess wasn’t wrong.

The insane old man truly harbored a Heart Demon: the "father" Heart Demon. The influence left behind during his fragmented Divine Soul and chaotic state of mind was profound—to the degree that it was etched into the soul.

Thus...

Instead of personally showing up, he sent the Supreme God Talisman.

Afraid that his Heart Demon would run rampant and worsen the impact.

Mouse Emperor Immortal, a being with great knowledge, enjoyed reading and valued cultured rituals. While he didn’t call out Lin Fan’s embellishments, he was inwardly astonished.

After all, the mighty figure who had just delivered the Supreme God Talisman effortlessly drove away four Immortal Emperors.

Such prowess was truly unparalleled.

It was earth-shattering and breathtaking.

"Mouse Daoist, I don’t think you should linger in this place much longer. Any thoughts on where to go?" Lin Fan asked.

Mouse Emperor Immortal fell into contemplation, his gaze resting on his ruined home. He seemed despondent and spoke softly, "Leaving here isn’t truly what I want, but after remaining here for so long, perhaps it’s time to move on."

"By a twist of fate, I awakened Spiritual Wisdom as a simple mouse and cultivated to this point. I’ve always wanted to help awaken the wisdom of others. In the Immortal Realm, beings without Spiritual Wisdom are the most pitiful."

As he shared his thoughts...

Mouse Emperor Immortal seemed to have found a new goal.

Lin Fan admired this aspiration.

"Actually, there’s a path you could consider," he suggested.

Suddenly recalling an idea, one that might just assist Mouse Emperor Immortal.

"What path?" asked Mouse Emperor Immortal.

Lin Fan replied, "’Guidance for all beings.’ Mouse Daoist’s true form is an ordinary mouse, yet through chance you awakened your wisdom and cultivated to the Immortal Emperor Realm, becoming a force to be reckoned with in this Immortal Realm. Perhaps you could guide those beings without wisdom toward the Immortal Path."

"That would be a great merit, and in the future, you might even pave a path no one has tread before. If you manage to attain the Immortal Venerable Dao Fruit... well, at that point, even these Immortal Emperors would have to address you as Heavenly Venerable Mouse Daoist."

Lin Fan smiled at the thought. If Mouse Daoist truly achieved the Immortal Venerable Dao Fruit one day, the sight of Immortal Emperors from the Human Clan humbling themselves before him would be amusing.

From shouting threats and curses to humbly bowing and absorbing teachings from the Dao—

Quite an amusing irony.

"Guidance for all beings?" Mouse Daoist pondered deeply, his eyes glimmering with newfound resolve. He bowed toward Lin Fan and said, "Thank you, Lin Daoist, for pointing out the way forward. From now on, I shall guide the unawakened beings toward the radiant Immortal Path."

"I hope Mouse Daoist can succeed," Lin Fan said.

He had just pointed Mouse Daoist down a bright and promising path.

Still, based on all the things he’d seen in entertainment, the outcome didn’t usually look very optimistic.

Never mind.

Let Mouse Daoist give it a try now; as for the rest, those could be tackled when the time comes. When that time does arrive, he’d pitch in ideas for Mouse Daoist and offer a few reminders.

"Thanks to Lin Daoist’s kind words," Mouse Emperor Immortal clasped his hands together in gratitude.

As if something had dawned on him...

Mouse Emperor Immortal produced a collection of worn and weathered items, aged by countless years at first glance.

"Lin Daoist, these are treasures I’ve acquired here over a long time. They hold considerable power, clearly left behind by ancient masters. Today we part ways, and I don’t know when we’ll meet again."

"Moreover, had you not lent a hand, I might have perished here. Thus, I offer these to you in return, hoping they may assist you in some way."

Mouse Emperor Immortal spoke earnestly, without the slightest hint of false courtesy.

Lin Fan said, "These are treasures of immense value. For you to gift them all to me—it’s not necessary."

Mouse Emperor Immortal replied, "However valuable they may be, they cannot outweigh the life-saving kindness you’ve shown me. And now, the best I can do is offer these gifts to you. In the future, should you require anything, simply ask, and I’ll help without hesitation."

Lin Fan patted Mouse Emperor Immortal’s shoulder.

What a good friend.

Well then, he’d accept them.