Three days later.
Within the Sacred Sect, amidst an endless expanse of valleys a thousand miles away.
Lin Fan stood atop the valley, gazing into the deep void below, taking a deep breath.
“Relax, relax, it’s nothing serious. It’s just a fight. I will definitely win. At worst, I can always use the Celestial Furnace to take him down with me,” Lin Fan comforted himself. It had been years since he last felt this nervous.
“Little Chick, take care. Go over to their side,” said Lin Fan as the chicken stood beside him, looking up at his senior brother with eyes shimmering with reluctance.
“Oo-oo…” The chicken crowed, clearly unwilling to leave Lin Fan.
It had followed Lin Fan for years, and between the two—an odd pair of man and chicken—there was an unspoken understanding.
It could sense Lin Fan’s unease. It knew the enemy this time must be extremely powerful, or else Lin Fan wouldn’t have sent it away.
“Stop crowing, you’re making me anxious,” Lin Fan waved his hand, urging it to leave.
“Oo-oo…” The chicken stood there, its cute little eyes filled with reluctance.
“Get going already! Don’t make me angry. You know when I get angry, even I scare myself,” Lin Fan raised his hand as if to hit the chicken.
The chicken immediately tucked its head under its featherless wing, looking pitiful.
Lin Fan sighed deeply, crouched down, and gently patted the chicken’s head. “Don’t be scared. After all, you’re a descendant of the ancient fierce beast Fenghuang. Don’t shame your senior brother.”
“Oo-oo…” The chicken nodded softly.
“Go now. If things don’t look good, run. Just make sure to keep your little chicken life safe,” Lin Fan said.
The chicken looked at Lin Fan, then suddenly rushed into his arms, nuzzling its tiny head against him. Then, with one last look back every few steps, it gradually disappeared from Lin Fan’s sight.
Lin Fan clenched his fists. This time, he wasn’t sure if he’d be as lucky as before.
But no matter what, he had to defeat this “Gengu.”
At worst, it would come down to mutual destruction.
But if it turned out not to be Gengu, he could breathe a little easier.
Lin Fan was preparing for the worst-case scenario.
…
On the other side of the valley.
Three days later.
In a vast, continuous canyon thousands of miles away from the Holy Sect.
Lin Fan stood atop the canyon, gazing into the abyss of the void, taking a deep breath.
“Relax, relax, it’s no big deal. It’s just a fight. I can win. At worst, I’ll use the Heaven and Earth Furnace to go down together,” Lin Fan comforted himself. It was the first time in years that he had felt so nervous.
“Chick, take care of yourself. Go over to their side.” At this moment, the chick stood beside him, looking up at its big brother, its eyes flickering with reluctance.
“Cluck, cluck…” The chick chirped a few times, unwilling to leave Lin Fan.
It had been by Lin Fan’s side for several years, and the two shared a deep bond.
It could sense the unease in its big brother’s heart. It knew that the enemy they were about to face must be incredibly powerful; otherwise, Lin Fan wouldn’t have asked it to leave.
“Stop clucking, it’s annoying me,” Lin Fan waved his hand, urging it to leave quickly.
“Cluck, cluck…” The chick stood there, its adorable eyes filled with reluctance.
“Get out of here, don’t make me angry. You know how scary I can be when I’m mad,” Lin Fan raised his hand, pretending to strike the chick.
The chick immediately tucked its head under its featherless wings, looking pitiful.
Lin Fan sighed deeply, crouched down, and gently patted the chick’s head. “Don’t be afraid. After all, you’re the descendant of the ancient ferocious beast, the Phoenix. Don’t embarrass your big brother.”
“Cluck, cluck…” The chick nodded lightly.
“Go now. If things go south, run. You must protect your life,” Lin Fan said.
The chick looked at Lin Fan, then threw itself into his arms, rubbing its small head against him. It then took three steps, looking back each time, and gradually disappeared from Lin Fan’s sight.
Lin Fan clenched his fists, unsure if he would be as lucky as before this time.
But no matter what, he had to take down “Eternity.”
The worst outcome would be mutual destruction.
If it wasn’t “Eternity” that came, he could be more at ease.
Lin Fan prepared himself for the worst.
…
On the other side of the canyon.
Sect Master Yan, Wuyang, and other elders, Xia Youtian, He Yuhan, Ye Han, the Flame Lord, Zong Hentian, Jian Wudi, Meng Hao, Lu Yan, and Mie Qiongqi hid in the shadows.
Everyone’s faces were filled with solemnity.
The Eastern Spirit Continent was now engulfed in war. Various sects fought independently to protect their territories. In this time of destruction, both the righteous and the evil had united to fight the enemy.
They knew that if they didn’t drive out these ferocious beasts, the Eastern Spirit Continent would cease to exist.
Countless sects had suffered heavy casualties, and the most tragic were the ordinary civilians.
Under the trampling of these beasts, no city, no matter how grand, could withstand their onslaught. There was no chance of survival.
Atop the canyon.
Lin Fan stood with his eyes closed, his white robes fluttering in the wind. In an instant, his eyes opened, and his spirit reached its peak, his fighting spirit soaring to the heavens.
“Eternity’s Pendant, come out.”
Lin Fan tapped his backpack, releasing “Eternity’s Pendant.” If the leader behind the Beast Spirit Realm was indeed “Eternity,” then the aura emitted by the pendant would surely attract him.
A mighty aura filled the void.
In a forbidden land within the Eastern Spirit Continent, a figure clad in black robes looked at the empty chamber, his heart filled with boundless rage.
In an instant, the black-robed figure moved. He sensed a familiar aura, one that belonged to him.
“Roar…”
A sound that was neither human nor beast echoed across the land. All the ferocious beasts in the Eastern Spirit Continent stopped in their tracks, then turned their gaze towards the distance, charging through layers of void towards their destination.
“It seems my guess was correct. This is indeed the worst outcome,” Lin Fan sighed, feeling helpless.
At that moment, a long howl resounded, shaking the heavens and the earth. The “Eternity’s Pendant” floating in the void struggled, trying to break free and rush towards the source of the sound.
“Come back,” Lin Fan flicked his sleeve, returning the pendant to his backpack.
The system’s backpack isolated everything. Escaping was a fool’s dream.
The howl made Lin Fan extremely tense. This was a powerful being.
In the distance, black mist filled the sky, covering the entire land. Within the mist, it seemed as if a monstrous beast was roaring ferociously.
Lin Fan stood with his hands behind his back, unafraid, staring into the distance.
He couldn’t retreat. If even he retreated, then everything would truly be over.
The aura from the distance grew stronger and stronger. The black mist, filled with infinite power, covered half of the Eastern Spirit Continent.
The Flame Lord, hiding in the shadows, couldn’t help but shiver. “It’s here, this terrifying aura.”
He Yuhan’s expression changed, her delicate hands clenched tightly, her heart stirred by a wave of unease.
This power was too strong, far beyond He Yuhan’s expectations. Who could possess such immense power?
The chick tucked its head, its adorable eyes fixed on the distant figure, filled with worry.
“Since you’re here, show yourself. Stop playing tricks,” Lin Fan said calmly, looking straight into the sky.
This was the most serious Lin Fan had ever been, even more so than when he faced the ancient demon.
Because the ancient demon’s aura was completely different from this one.
In an instant, the black mist condensed into a single point. A figure clad in black robes floated in the void, his eyes hidden beneath the robes glowing with a sinister light, staring directly at Lin Fan. The entire world seemed to freeze.
“Was it you who took my body?” The black-robed figure’s voice was filled with supreme authority, each word like a mountain pressing down on the world.
“Are you Eternity?” Lin Fan stared at the figure in the void.
His cultivation was at its peak, his body surrounded by chains of rules, unfathomable.
But these chains of rules seemed different to Lin Fan, as if they had been scattered.
“I didn’t expect anyone to still know of me. Who are you?” The black-robed figure demanded, his supreme authority enveloping Lin Fan’s body.
Lin Fan waved his hand, and a sword light flew out, cutting through the pressure.
“These petty tricks won’t work on me. And of course, I know you. Your pendant and your arm are both with me,” Lin Fan said directly.
“Hand them over, and I’ll spare your life,” Eternity said darkly.
He could sense his own aura on this human, but it was disconnected from him, as if it no longer belonged to him.
This discovery enraged Eternity. How could this insignificant human have refined his body?
But how was that possible?
His body was indestructible, how could a human have refined it?
“Boom…”
At that moment, the earth trembled, and in the distance, dust rose into the air.
The ferocious beasts of the Beast Spirit Realm had arrived.
“Enough talk. If you dare invade the Eastern Spirit Continent, you’ll stay here,” Lin Fan’s expression hardened. He couldn’t let Eternity interfere. With Eternity’s power, they stood no chance.
“Hmph… How dare you,” Eternity snorted coldly, seeing this human dare to challenge him.
…
“The beasts are here, everyone, get ready,” Sect Master Yan said.
Everyone took a deep breath. Whether they lived or died was uncertain, but they had to do their best.
Their faces were all serious.
The entire Dongling Continent was now engulfed in war. Various sects were fighting independently, each trying to protect their own territory. In this era of destruction, both righteous and evil factions had united in battle against the enemy.
They all knew that if they failed to drive out these fierce beasts, Dongling would cease to exist.
Countless lives had been lost across the sects, but the most tragic victims were the common people.
Under the trampling of these beasts, no matter how grand the imperial cities were, they were instantly destroyed, leaving no chance of survival.
Above the valley.
Lin Fan stood with his eyes closed, a lone figure in white flapping in the wind. In an instant, his eyes flew open, his spirit and fighting will reaching their peak, soaring into the heavens.
“Come out, Gengu’s Pendant.”
Lin Fan slapped his bag, releasing “Gengu’s Pendant.” If the true leader behind the Beast Spirit World was indeed “Gengu,” then the aura from the pendant would definitely attract him.
The aura surged into the void.
Within a forbidden zone somewhere on the Dongling Continent, a figure in black robes stared into an empty chamber, his heart burning with boundless fury.
In an instant, the black-robed figure moved. He had sensed a familiar presence—his own.
“Roar…”
A sound neither human nor beast echoed through the skies. All the fierce beasts across Dongling halted, then turned their gaze toward the distance, charging forward through layers of space toward the source.
“It seems my guess was right. The worst-case scenario has come true,” Lin Fan sighed helplessly.
At that moment, a long howl rang out, shaking heaven and earth. The pendant floating in midair began to struggle violently, trying to break free toward the source of the sound.
“Return.” Lin Fan waved his sleeve, pulling the pendant back into his bag.
The system’s bag sealed everything away—escaping from it was pure fantasy.
The howl left Lin Fan deeply uneasy. This was a powerful enemy.
In the distance, black mist filled the sky, covering heaven and earth. Within the mist, a terrifying demon seemed to lurk, roaring in fury.
Lin Fan stood with his hands behind his back, unflinching, staring into the distance.
He couldn’t retreat. If even he backed down, everything would truly end.
The approaching aura grew stronger. The black mist, brimming with boundless power, spread across half of Dongling.
Flame Lord, hiding nearby, couldn’t help but shiver. “He’s here. This terrifying aura.”
He Yuhan’s expression changed, her delicate hands clenched tightly, her heart stirred.
This power was too overwhelming, beyond even He Yuhan’s expectations. Who could possess such strength?
The chicken tucked its head in, its cute eyes fixed on the distant figure, filled with concern.
“If you’re here, then come out already. No need for theatrics,” Lin Fan gazed into the sky, speaking calmly.
This was the most serious Lin Fan had ever been—more so than even during his battle with the ancient great demon.
Because compared to this current aura, the ancient demon was nothing.
In an instant, the black mist condensed into a single point. A figure in black robes floated in midair. Beneath the hood, a pair of glowing eyes locked onto Lin Fan, as if the entire world had frozen.
“Did you obtain my body?” The figure’s voice was filled with supreme authority, each word pressing down like a mountain upon this world.
“Are you Gengu?” Lin Fan stared into the void.
The figure radiated supreme cultivation, his entire body wrapped in chains of cosmic laws, unfathomably deep.
Yet to Lin Fan, those chains seemed different—somehow fragmented.
“I didn’t expect anyone to still know me. Who are you?” The black-robed figure demanded coldly, his overwhelming presence pressing down on Lin Fan.
Lin Fan waved his hand, a sword beam slicing through the pressure.
“Don’t try such petty tricks on me. And of course I know you—your pendant and arm are both with me,” Lin Fan said, meeting the gaze head-on.
“Hand them over, and I’ll spare your life,” Gengu said darkly.
From this human, he sensed his own aura—but it was severed, no longer connected to him.
This realization ignited Gengu’s fury. This insignificant human had actually refined his body.
But how was that possible?
His body had been forged countless times, indestructible. How could a mere human have refined it?
“Boom…”
At that moment, the earth trembled, and dust rose in the distance.
The beasts of the Beast Spirit World had arrived.
“What are you waiting for? Dare to invade Dongling? Then stay here,” Lin Fan’s expression hardened. He couldn’t allow Gengu to interfere in that battle. With Gengu’s power, they stood no chance.
“Hmph… Defiant,” Gengu coldly snorted, angered by this human’s audacity.
…
“The beasts are here. Everyone, prepare yourselves,” Yan Zongzhu said.
Everyone took a deep breath. Whether they would live or die was uncertain, but they would do their best.
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