At this moment, everyone was greatly astonished. The younger disciples of Chihong Sect watched in shock as their senior brother actually knelt before this mysterious figure, respectfully addressing him as “Master,” which left them utterly bewildered.
Brother, you’re doing this for us, but why so quickly pledge allegiance to another as your master?
They had never heard their senior brother mention having a master before.
The disciples from Hunyuan Sect were also taken aback. What the hell is going on?
Master? Are you kidding me?
When the Hunyuan Sect disciples saw the expression of shock on the mysterious figure’s face, they immediately realized the truth—the mysterious figure clearly had no idea who their senior brother was.
Good kid, almost got fooled there. Never thought you’d scramble to find a protector just to save your life.
“This matter concerns our Hunyuan Sect, so we’d appreciate it if you’d kindly stay out of it,” the leading disciple of Hunyuan Sect stepped forward and said.
Although the mysterious figure appeared young, his strength was obviously formidable—this was unquestionable.
Therefore, he dared not act too arrogantly. If he provoked the mysterious figure with rude words and got killed, even the sect leader wouldn’t risk offending a powerful expert at the Grand Heaven Stage over a mere disciple.
Yet he felt somewhat annoyed that the mysterious figure didn’t even spare him a glance, as if he hadn’t heard a word that was said.
Lin Fan looked at the kneeling figure before him, feeling somewhat awkward inside.
“Master?”
“This guy claims to be my disciple, but do I even have such a disciple?”
Lin Fan truly couldn’t recall at first.
“You, lift your head up,” Lin Fan felt it necessary to get a better look. Perhaps seeing him again would jog his memory.
Especially since the young man seemed so sincere, denying any connection would be heart-wrenching.
The young man knelt respectfully, his forehead touching the ground. Upon hearing Lin Fan’s words, he slowly raised his head.
When Lin Fan saw the young man’s face, his heart skipped a beat. He was crying—actually crying.
This young man was genuinely shedding tears, with no trace of pretense.
This person must know me. Perhaps he really is my disciple.
Thinking of the title “Master,” Lin Fan suddenly recalled his days at the Great Yan Imperial Court.
The students he had taught—yes, this guy must have been one of them.
Lin Fan’s expression remained calm and composed as he gazed at the young man, though his mind was racing, desperately trying to recall who this person might be.
In an instant, a familiar face emerged in his memory, overlapping with the one before him.
At that moment, Lin Fan’s lips curled into a slight smile, clearly delighted.
“Is it you, Cao Tianjiao?”
Upon hearing his master’s voice call his name, the young man suddenly recalled a scene from two years ago and excitedly replied, “Yes, Master!”
At that moment, the hearts of the Chihong Sect disciples surged with excitement. He really knows him! This mysterious figure is truly their senior brother’s master.
They wouldn’t have to die after all—what incredible fortune.
“Senior Brother, isn’t your name Cao Fushu?” At that moment, a disciple with a somewhat slow mind and a tendency to be overly literal asked in confusion.
“No, my name is Cao Tianjiao. Whatever the Master says is correct,” Cao Fushu replied solemnly.
Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction as he looked at Cao Tianjiao. “You’re teachable. It wasn’t in vain that your Master guided you back then.”
At this moment, the Hunyuan Sect disciples exchanged uneasy glances, a sense of foreboding creeping into their hearts. They hadn’t expected this mysterious figure to actually be his master.
This matter might not be easily resolved after all.
At that moment, the Hunyuan Sect disciples considered retreating. However, just as they were about to flee, a voice drifted over, sending a chill through their hearts.
“Did I say you could leave?” Lin Fan turned his gaze toward the Hunyuan Sect disciples.
One of the Nine Great Sects—Hunyuan Sect—how fortunate to meet them again.
“Sir, we are disciples of Hunyuan Sect. Although you are a Grand Heaven Stage expert, our Hunyuan Sect also has experts of that level. We advise you to think carefully,” the leading Hunyuan disciple bluntly stated.
Cao Tianjiao let out a sigh of relief. Now that his Master was here, their safety was assured.
But at this moment, he could sense that his Master was about to stand up for them.
Although they longed for revenge, the name Hunyuan Sect weighed heavily on their hearts.
If their Master were to kill these people, Hunyuan Sect would surely not let it go.
Cao Tianjiao’s juniors and seniors also lowered their heads, unsure of what to do.
Their senior brother’s Master was certainly an extraordinary expert, but Hunyuan Sect was no weakling either. If things escalated, it would be truly disastrous.
Just at that moment, when they heard what their senior brother’s Master said, they all stared at Lin Fan in shock.
“Hunyuan Sect, huh… Then they deserve to die even more.” Lin Fan’s expression turned icy cold as he raised his palm.
“Boom!”
Instantly, the void exploded with a deafening roar. A palm descended from the sky, crushing down upon the terrified Hunyuan disciples.
“Crash…”
In an instant, those dozen or so Hunyuan Sect disciples were obliterated into nothingness, not even leaving behind a trace.
Cao Tianjiao and the others stared in disbelief at the scene before them. Especially Cao Tianjiao’s juniors, who had never imagined their senior brother’s Master could be so powerful—and so ruthless.
With a mere flip of his hand, he had wiped them all out.
Truly terrifying…
“What a bunch of bastards, daring to mess with me. You’re just asking for death. This time I’ve returned to exterminate you,” Lin Fan sneered coldly in his heart.
“Tianjiao.”
“Master, Tianjiao is here,” Cao Tianjiao respectfully stood beside him.
Although the Master had only taught them briefly, his guidance had been invaluable.
Once regarded as the weakest among the weak, they had made rapid progress under their Master’s instruction, never encountering any cultivation bottlenecks.
In just two years, he had advanced from the First Heaven Stage of Purity to the Ninth Stage of Divine Attainment, and he believed he would soon break through to the Minor Heaven Stage.
“What happened to you? And where are the others?” Lin Fan had just returned and naturally didn’t know what had transpired over the past two years.
As for Cao Tianjiao’s cultivation level, he had already noticed—Ninth Stage of Divine Attainment, equivalent to the Peak of Divine Attainment in the Eastern Ling Continent.
Though Cang Ling Continent and Eastern Ling Continent were separated by only a barrier, and their cultivation systems were largely similar, there were still slight differences.
After a moment of recollection, Cao Tianjiao recounted in detail everything that had happened over the past two years.
Lin Fan listened silently, his expression calm, yet inside, his heart churned with fury.
All the students he had once taught at Tianfu Academy had left the Great Yan Imperial Court.
Even the Tianfu Academy itself had been disbanded.
In a single night, all the experts of the Great Yan Imperial Court vanished without a trace, including the academy’s dean.
Thus, Tianfu Academy was completely dissolved.
As for the students he had once taught, they must have survived the catastrophe due to their low cultivation levels.
Lin Fan didn’t even need to think to know who was behind it.
Who else but the Yan Emperor?
He didn’t know what kind of forbidden technique the Yan Emperor had been cultivating.
But none of that mattered anymore—because he had returned. This time, he would personally reap the lives of those responsible.
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