Chapter 480: The Ancient Beast Father’s Pursuit

Roar!

In a forest, a primordial beast, even larger than three-headed giant king, let out a furious roar.

“Who killed my obedient and well-behaved child…”

Now this three-headed giant king’s body was several times larger than the one Lin Fan had slain—it was indeed the father of the previous one.

Xia Zehua was right. The noble primordial beasts shared the same bloodline, especially within the same clan, and the bond between father and son was naturally even stronger.

This three-headed giant king exuded a fierce aura. With one roar, the heavens seemed to collapse and the earth to split. Within a radius of hundreds of miles, no primordial beast dared to utter a sound, all trembling under its overwhelming authority.

High-level primordial beasts could speak, and this three-headed giant king had three heads, each bearing two pitch-black curved horns. These horns were glossy and dark, exuding a terrifying aura even more intense in the night.

“Even if I have to search to the ends of the earth, I will avenge my son…”

Boom!

In an instant, the three-headed giant king vanished from its spot, seemingly using its bloodline connection to track down the killer.

However, by the time it arrived at the scene of the crime, Lin Fan and the others had long since vanished without a trace.

“My son…” The three-headed giant king gazed at the three severed heads lying on the ground, overcome with grief and fury.

“Who in the world would do such a thing—wouldn’t even leave a complete corpse behind! My son, you died such a miserable death…” Seeing only the three heads of his child, the three-headed giant king roared in rage. The pressure from his furious howl pierced the sky, shaking the very fabric of space.

Thousands of miles away, Lin Fan had just stopped running when he heard the deafening roar, his heart jolting violently.

“Phew, good thing we ran fast. Looks like next time I kill a noble primordial beast, I better get the hell out of there right away,” Lin Fan said, patting his chest in relief.

That feeling had been way too intense.

“Lin, I noticed you stored the three-headed giant king’s corpse. Whatever you do, don’t take it out. Primordial beasts are extremely vengeful—once they sense the bloodline, they’ll appear right in front of you in an instant,” Xia Zehua warned.

He was genuinely worried that one day Lin might suddenly feel like taking out the corpse just to have a look, only to be hunted down within moments—that would be a real tragedy.

“Uh… So you’re saying, unless that guy dies, I can’t take the corpse out at all?” Lin Fan looked at Xia Zehua, clearly confused.

“Exactly. Unless you’re ready to fight him head-on,” Xia Zehua replied seriously.

“Damn it! So this thing is just going to rot in my hands,” Lin Fan muttered, disappointed. He had originally planned to cut off the three-headed giant king’s claws and forge them into a treasure, but now it seemed like a lost cause.

“Ah…” Lin Fan sighed deeply, feeling helpless. But then he thought, Once I get stronger, I can use this corpse to lure that boss out and take him down all at once—that would be awesome.

…

Time passed.

Lin Fan and the “Justice Squad” continued operating in this region.

The members of the Justice Squad didn’t have a system, so they had to focus on their cultivation. Lin Fan, on the other hand, just needed to kill monsters.

Along the way, Lin Fan had slain many primordial beasts, most of them not particularly strong.

Without his strongest buff, the experience gained was now minimal.

The highest-level primordial beasts they encountered were only at the peak of the Earth Heaven stage.

In the past, Lin Fan would have laughed at such weak foes, but now he didn’t even care.

At his current cultivation level—Heaven Ascension Initial Stage—these Earth Heaven beasts no longer provided much experience. Even Heaven Ascension Initial Stage beasts offered barely any gain.

“Ugh, this damn system is forcing me to fight monsters above my level again. But whatever, I’m used to it by now. After all, how reckless I am now is all thanks to the system’s training.”

The monthly ascension day had arrived once again.

In this period, Lin Fan had accumulated quite a bit of experience.

Meanwhile, the members of the Justice Squad had grown accustomed to Lin Fan’s unique method of cultivation.

They rarely saw him meditate, always chasing after primordial beasts to kill.

He Chenghan of the War Clan now deeply admired Lin Fan. In He Chenghan’s eyes, Lin Ge was an even fiercer warrior than any of the War Clan members.

…

The next day.

“Lin, it’s time to go. The ascension day has come,” Xia Zehua had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Rescuing newly ascended cultivators was something they had never considered before.

Because such an act was extremely dangerous.

In this region ruled by ancient clans, rescuing so many people was no easy feat.

“Alright, everyone, stay sharp. Follow my orders exactly. If I say go east, don’t go west. If I say play dead, not even a breath should escape you. Got it?” Lin Fan looked at the group.

“Got it!” Everyone stood straight, fully committed to obeying Lin Fan’s commands.

Even Xia Zehua now followed Lin Fan’s orders without question.

For Lin Fan, training these people didn’t require any special skills.

Because his brilliance was blinding.

The Justice Squad had long been enveloped in Lin Fan’s radiant presence, captivated by his towering image.

“Alright, move out…” Lin Fan flicked his sleeve and led the way. The others followed eagerly behind, their spirits high.

They all knew today was the day for a major mission—a truly monumental task.

…

Even now, Lin Fan vividly remembered the moment he first ascended. It had been such a mess. The moment he appeared, he was captured—without the slightest warning or resistance.

For newly ascended cultivators, any ancient clan in the Saint Realm was like their sky, their earth, their ancestors.

The gap in strength was as vast as an endless ocean.

But these newly ascended cultivators were fortunate. Because their savior had come in person to rescue them. They were blessed, envied by all.

The ascension site was desolate.

Yellow sands blew across the barren land. In the distance, a patch of greenery marked the forest where Lin Fan had been after being rescued.

“Bro Lin, why is there no sign of movement?” Mu Liang asked curiously.

“Shh, stay quiet. Let’s watch patiently,” Lin Fan whispered.

“Okay.”

The group hid in a narrow crevice of a canyon, watching the distant scene unfold.

The ancient clan members waiting to capture the ascended cultivators stood silently above the canyon, like predators waiting to trap their prey.

“They’re coming out…”

The newly ascended cultivators appeared, dazed and confused about their surroundings. Just like Lin Fan had been when he first arrived, they unknowingly passed through the canyon.

“Bang!”

Unfortunately, as soon as they reached the canyon, they were instantly trapped inside a cage conjured by the ancient clan members.

These ascended cultivators, who were all prodigies in their respective worlds, were naturally proud and arrogant, shouting loudly in protest.

But to the ancient clans, these ascended cultivators were like ants—utterly insignificant.

“We’re about to move in…” Lin Fan observed briefly. The leader among the ancient clan members wasn’t particularly strong, so killing him would be a sure thing.

“Wait…” At that moment, Lin Fan raised his hand to stop them, because in the void above, a group of rescuers had arrived—just like the ones who had saved Lin Fan before.

“Lin, shall we go help?” Xia Zehua suggested.

“Not yet. Let’s see how it plays out,” Lin Fan said calmly.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. If they can hold their ground, this fight is one I won’t get involved in. But if they can’t handle it, then I’ll make my grand entrance.