“Ding! Congratulations on defeating the Mid-Stage Ancient Clan Commander of the Azure Sky!”
“Ding! Congratulations on gaining 20,000 experience points.”
Killing this Ancient Clan Commander and earning such a large amount of experience was indeed worthwhile.
“Absorb.”
Although the Ancient Clan Commander’s body had turned to dust, its pure and potent blood essence still lingered in the void, and naturally, it would not be wasted.
After the “Demon City” absorbed the essence, Lin Fan let out a sigh of relief. Although this battle wasn’t earth-shattering, it made him realize one important thing.
The power unleashed by high-level Ancients was far beyond what he had imagined. From now on, he must not be careless.
“Brother, are you alright?” Lin Fan looked at Li Tianquan, whose face was pale, and couldn’t help but feel puzzled. How had this group ended up here?
Moreover, judging from their attire, they seemed to be from the same place.
“I’m fine. Thank you, brother, for rescuing us. Otherwise, we might have perished at the hands of those detestable Ancients.” Li Tianquan said gratefully, growing more and more horrified as he thought about it. Without this man’s intervention, they would likely have met their end today.
At the same time, he was completely shocked by this man’s abilities.
That terrifying Ancient, who radiated such a fearsome aura, had been utterly destroyed by him, leaving not even a trace of bones behind.
“There’s no need for thanks. We should help each other if we hope to resist these Ancients. This place is no longer safe. We should leave now.” Since Lin Fan had slain the Ancient Clan Commander, his rank on the wanted list would surely rise significantly. Moreover, the Ancient Clan’s camp would certainly have received news of this.
Lin Fan dared not stay here any longer, unsure whether he could handle any Ancients that might arrive later.
“Alright…” Li Tianquan nodded, understanding that this place was no longer safe.
“Ding, congratulations on defeating the mid-tier Ancient Clan centurion of the Azure Sky Rank.”
“Ding, congratulations on gaining 20,000 experience points.”
Slaying this Ancient Clan centurion and gaining such a substantial amount of experience was indeed worth it.
“Absorb.”
Although the centurion’s body had turned to dust, the pure essence blood scattered in the void couldn’t be wasted.
“Demon City” absorbed it, and Lin Fan let out a sigh of relief. This battle, though not earth-shattering, made him realize one thing: the power unleashed by high-tier Ancient Clans was far beyond what he had imagined. From now on, he couldn’t afford to be careless.
“Brother, are you alright?” Lin Fan looked at the pale-faced Li Tianquan, puzzled as to how this group had appeared here. Judging by their attire, they seemed to be from the same place.
“I’m fine, thank you for your timely rescue. Otherwise, we might have perished at the hands of these vile Ancient Clans,” Li Tianquan said gratefully, his heart still racing. Without this man’s intervention, they would have surely met their end today. He was also utterly shocked by the man’s prowess—the fearsome Ancient Clan centurion had been utterly annihilated, leaving not even a trace of his remains.
“No need for thanks. We must help each other if we are to stand a chance against these Ancient Clans. This place is no longer safe; we should leave immediately.” With the centurion slain, Lin Fan’s ranking on the wanted list had undoubtedly risen, and the Ancient Clan camp would soon be alerted. He couldn’t guarantee that he could handle any reinforcements that might arrive.
“Alright…” Li Tianquan nodded, understanding the urgency.
“Senior brother, let us help you,” two women stepped forward to support him. As one of the female disciples passed by Lin Fan, she glanced at him shyly before lowering her head.
Lin Fan chuckled inwardly. It seemed that no matter where he went, his charm with women remained as strong as ever.
…
In a desolate cave, Lin Fan and the others found a hidden spot to take temporary refuge. In this barren land, if the Ancient Clans launched a large-scale search, they would easily be discovered. It was safer to hide for now.
“Brother Li, judging by your attire, are you from a sect?” Lin Fan was genuinely surprised. He hadn’t known that sects existed in the Ancient Saint Realm, which was currently under the control of the Ancient Clans. Who would dare to openly establish a sect? It was likely that any newly formed sect would be swiftly crushed by the Ancient Clans.
“Brother Lin, we are disciples of the Star Pavilion. These are my junior sister and brother,” Li Tianquan explained. When he learned that Lin Fan was a newly ascended human, he was deeply shaken. It was almost unbelievable that someone who had just ascended could be so powerful, even capable of defeating an Ancient Clan centurion. He himself had cultivated for decades in the Star Realm before ascending, only to find that the sacred land he had yearned for was far more brutal than he had imagined. For a time, Li Tianquan had been utterly lost. If not for encountering his mentor, he might have perished somewhere unknown.
“Star Pavilion? Brother Li, is there a legitimate way to establish a sect under the watchful eyes of the Ancient Clans in the Ancient Saint Realm?” Lin Fan asked in astonishment.
“Alas…” Li Tianquan sighed helplessly. “Brother Lin, that’s impossible. The Star Pavilion operates in secrecy, unable to reveal itself, or it would face suppression from the Ancient Clans. In truth, there are many sects in the Ancient Saint Realm, but most remain hidden. These sects were founded by former ascendants who sought to provide a place for future ascendants to cultivate and survive.”
Lin Fan nodded in understanding. He hadn’t known about these matters. It seemed that powerful ascendants had taken great risks to establish these cultivation grounds, teaching newcomers how to survive in the Ancient Saint Realm.
Lin Fan also inquired about the art of forging and was shocked to learn that no one in the Ancient Saint Realm could craft the treasures used by the Ancient Clan centurions. They could only forge weapons with basic functions. It was as if the ability to create advanced weaponry had been stripped away by some higher power. But why could he still forge them? Was it because of the system? Lin Fan wasn’t sure, but he believed the system was omnipotent and the only explanation for his abilities.
“Brother Lin, since you don’t belong to any sect, why not join our Star Pavilion?” one of the women around them suggested.
Li Tianquan frowned slightly, feeling somewhat conflicted, and then coughed lightly.
Lin Fan smiled faintly, understanding the situation.
“Thank you for the offer, but I’m used to being on my own. Besides, I’m human, and you’re of the Star Clan. If I joined the Star Pavilion, it might raise suspicions,” Lin Fan declined. He now understood that the Star Pavilion operated in secrecy to evade the Ancient Clans. The saying “If they are not of our kind, their hearts must be different” held true. Even if he shamelessly followed Li Tianquan to the Star Pavilion, he would likely be rejected, as no one would willingly bring an unknown variable into their sect.
“Brother Li, your mission was betrayed. Do you know who did it?” Lin Fan asked.
“We have a suspect, but it’s not confirmed yet. After we return, I will report this truthfully. This betrayal must be eradicated, or it will spell disaster for the Star Pavilion,” Li Tianquan said, a glint of killing intent in his eyes. He clearly harbored deep hatred for the traitor.
“Brother Li, it seems the situation is under control. It’s time for me to leave. Let’s part ways here,” Lin Fan said, standing up.
“Alright. If we meet again, I will surely repay you. Brother Lin, here is a map with locations of temporary settlements established by various races. If you encounter any difficulties, you can go there,” Li Tianquan handed Lin Fan a map.
Lin Fan nodded and stored the map. The Ancient Saint Realm was vast, and it would take time to fully understand it. Saving the Star Pavilion disciples had been a chance encounter. Even if the Star Pavilion were willing to accept him as a disciple, Lin Fan, with his personality, wouldn’t join. After all, he was the leader of the Holy Demon Sect and intended to establish it in the Ancient Saint Realm. How could he become a disciple of another sect?
“Farewell…” Lin Fan clasped his fists and vanished in an instant, showcasing the full potential of the Earth Spirit River.
…
“Senior brother, Brother Lin doesn’t seem like a bad person. It would be great if we could bring him into the sect,” one of the women said.
Li Tianquan looked at his junior sister and shook his head. “Junior sister, remember, you must always be cautious. Even if someone saves your life, you can’t be sure if there’s any ulterior motive. Moreover, this man’s power is beyond measure. Our Star Pavilion cannot accommodate him.”
“Oh…” The woman’s face fell, clearly reluctant to part with Lin Fan. After all, it wasn’t easy to meet someone who left such a strong impression.
Li Tianquan looked at his junior brothers and sisters, feeling a bit helpless. They were still too inexperienced, having not yet weathered the storms of life.
Lin Fan chuckled inwardly. It seemed that wherever he went, his charm remained as strong as ever.
…
A cave in a desolate mountain.
Lin Fan and the others found a secluded spot to temporarily hide.
In this barren land, if the Ancients launched a widespread search, it would be easy to run into them. It was safer to hide for now.
“Brother Li, judging from your attire, are you from a certain sect?” Lin Fan had no idea that sects still existed in the Gusheng Realm.
After all, the Gusheng Realm was under the Ancients’ control. Who would dare to openly establish a sect? The moment a sect emerged, the Ancients would swarm in and destroy it instantly.
“Brother Lin, we are disciples of the Star Pavilion. This is my junior sister and junior brother.” Li Tianquan explained. Upon learning that the man before him was a newly ascended human, his heart trembled with shock.
In his eyes, it was simply inconceivable. Someone who had just ascended could be so powerful that even an Ancient Clan Commander couldn’t defeat him.
Compared to himself, who had cultivated for decades in the Star Realm before ascending, he had hoped to pursue broader horizons. But he never expected the sacred land he had longed for to be so perilous.
During that time, Li Tianquan had been utterly lost. If not for meeting his benefactor, he might not even know where he would have died.
“Star Pavilion? Brother Li, is there any way in the Gusheng Realm to openly establish a sect under the Ancients’ noses?” Lin Fan asked in astonishment.
“Ah…” Li Tianquan sighed helplessly. “Brother Lin, that’s naturally impossible. The Star Pavilion operates in secret and cannot reveal itself, or it will face suppression from the Ancients.”
“In fact, there are many sects in the Gusheng Realm, but most operate in hiding. The founders of these sects are often former ascendants who created these places to provide a space for future cultivators.”
Lin Fan nodded in understanding, though he had truly been unaware of these things.
It seemed that these former ascendants, after gaining strength, had risked everything to carve out cultivation sanctuaries to guide newcomers and help them survive in the Gusheng Realm.
Lin Fan also asked about the art of forging.
He learned something shocking.
He hadn’t expected that no one in the Gusheng Realm, among the myriad races, could forge the kind of treasures used by the Ancient Clan Commander. They could only craft weapons with certain innate functions.
For example, in two different countries, one could only forge cold weapons but not firearms, as if the ability to forge advanced weaponry had been revoked by some unknown force.
But why could he forge them?
Could it be because of the system?
Lin Fan didn’t fully understand, but in his mind, the system was omnipotent and likely the only thing capable of such a feat.
“Master Lin, since you don’t have a sect, why not join our Star Pavilion?” One of the surrounding women couldn’t help but suggest.
Li Tianquan slightly furrowed his brows, looking somewhat troubled, and coughed lightly.
Lin Fan smiled faintly, as if he understood the underlying implication.
“Thank you for the kind offer, but I’m used to traveling alone. Besides, I’m a human, while you are Star Clan. If I joined your Star Pavilion, it would likely raise suspicion.” Lin Fan politely declined.
Now Lin Fan understood the situation clearly. The Star Pavilion operated in secrecy, naturally to avoid the Ancients.
As the saying goes, “Those who are not of our kind will have different intentions.”
Even if Lin Fan had the audacity to tag along with Li Tianquan and his group to the Star Pavilion, he might still be rejected, for no one would willingly bring an unknown variable into their sect.
“Brother Li, you were betrayed during this mission. Do you know who it was now?” Lin Fan asked.
“We have a suspect, but we’re not entirely sure. Once we return, I will report it truthfully. This threat must be eliminated, or it will bring great disaster upon the Star Pavilion.” Li Tianquan’s eyes flickered with a trace of killing intent, clearly harboring deep hatred for the traitor.
“Brother Li, I think things are about settled now. I should be leaving. We’ll part ways here.” Lin Fan stood up and said.
“Alright, when we meet again, I will surely repay you, Brother Lin. This is a map.” Li Tianquan handed Lin Fan a map. “It shows temporary safe zones established by the myriad races. If you encounter any difficulties, you can go there.”
Lin Fan nodded and accepted the map. The Gusheng Realm was vast, and it would take time to fully understand it.
Saving these members of the Star Pavilion had been a chance encounter.
Even if the Star Pavilion were willing to accept Lin Fan as a disciple, his personality wouldn’t allow it. After all, he was the sect leader of the Holy Demon Sect.
In the future, he intended to establish the Holy Demon Sect in the Gusheng Realm. How could he become a disciple of another sect?
“Farewell…” Lin Fan bowed and then vanished in an instant.
At this moment, the wondrous power of the Earth Spirit Long River was fully displayed.
…
“Ding, congratulations on defeating the mid-tier Ancient Clan centurion of the Azure Sky Rank.”
“Ding, congratulations on gaining 20,000 experience points.”
Slaying this Ancient Clan centurion and gaining such a substantial amount of experience was indeed worth it.
“Absorb.”
Although the centurion’s body had turned to dust, the pure essence of his blood still lingered in the void, and it would be a waste not to utilize it.
After the “Demon City” absorbed it, Lin Fan let out a sigh of relief. Although this battle wasn’t earth-shattering, it made him realize one thing: the power unleashed by high-tier Ancient Clans was far beyond what he had imagined. From now on, he couldn’t afford to be careless.
“Brother, are you alright?” Lin Fan looked at the pale-faced Li Tianquan, puzzled as to how this group had ended up here. Judging by their attire, they seemed to be from the same place.
“I’m fine, thank you for your timely rescue. Without you, we might have perished at the hands of these vile Ancient Clans,” Li Tianquan said with gratitude, his heart still racing at the thought of what could have happened. He was also utterly shocked by the prowess of the man before him. The fearsome Ancient Clan centurion had been utterly annihilated, leaving not even a trace of his remains.
“No need for thanks. It’s our duty to help each other if we are to stand a chance against these Ancient Clans. This place is no longer safe; we should leave immediately,” Lin Fan said. With the centurion slain, his ranking on the bounty list had surely risen, and the Ancient Clan camp would have already received the news. Lin Fan couldn’t guarantee that he would be a match for any reinforcements that might arrive.
“Alright…” Li Tianquan nodded, understanding the urgency.
“Senior Brother, let us help you,” two women stepped forward to support him. As one of the female disciples passed by Lin Fan, she glanced at him shyly before lowering her head.
Lin Fan chuckled inwardly. It seemed that no matter where he went, his charm with women remained as strong as ever.
…
In a desolate cave, Lin Fan and the others found a hidden spot to take temporary refuge. In this barren land, if the Ancient Clans launched a large-scale search, they would easily be discovered. It was safer to stay hidden for now.
“Brother Li, judging by your attire, are you from a sect?” Lin Fan asked, genuinely surprised. He hadn’t known that sects still existed in the Ancient Saint World, which was dominated by the Ancient Clans. Who would dare to openly establish a sect? It was likely that any newly formed sect would be swiftly crushed by the Ancient Clans.
“Brother Lin, we are disciples of the Star Pavilion. These are my junior sister and brother,” Li Tianquan explained. When he learned that Lin Fan was a newly ascended human, his heart trembled with astonishment. To him, it was almost unbelievable that someone who had just ascended could be so powerful, even capable of defeating an Ancient Clan centurion.
Li Tianquan himself had cultivated for decades in the Star Realm before ascending, hoping to explore a broader world. Yet, the sacred land he had yearned for turned out to be a place of brutal reality. For a time, he had been utterly lost. If not for encountering his mentor, he might have perished long ago.
“The Star Pavilion? Brother Li, is there a legitimate way to establish a sect under the watchful eyes of the Ancient Clans in the Ancient Saint World?” Lin Fan asked, puzzled.
“Alas…” Li Tianquan sighed helplessly. “Brother Lin, that’s impossible. The Star Pavilion operates in secrecy, unable to reveal itself, or it would face suppression from the Ancient Clans. In truth, there are many sects in the Ancient Saint World, but most remain hidden. These sects were founded by former ascendants who sought to provide a place for future ascendants to cultivate and survive.”
Lin Fan nodded in understanding. It seemed that powerful ascendants had taken great risks to establish these hidden sects, offering guidance and a place for newcomers to cultivate and survive in the Ancient Saint World.
Lin Fan also inquired about the art of forging, and what he learned shocked him. He discovered that none of the myriad races in the Ancient Saint World could forge the treasures used by the Ancient Clan centurions. They could only craft weapons with basic functionalities. It was as if the ability to forge advanced weapons had been revoked by some higher power. But why could he still forge them? Was it because of the system? Lin Fan wasn’t sure, but he believed that the system was omnipotent, and only it could grant such an ability.
“Brother Lin, since you don’t belong to any sect, why not join our Star Pavilion?” one of the women around them suggested.
Li Tianquan frowned slightly, feeling somewhat conflicted, and then coughed lightly.
Lin Fan smiled faintly, seemingly understanding the situation.
“Thank you for the offer, but I’m used to being on my own. Besides, I’m human, and you are of the Star Race. If I joined your Star Pavilion, it might raise suspicions,” Lin Fan declined. He now understood the situation better. The Star Pavilion operated in secrecy to avoid the Ancient Clans. As the saying goes, “Those who are not of our kind will surely have different intentions.” Even if Lin Fan shamelessly followed Li Tianquan to the Star Pavilion, he would likely be rejected, as no one would willingly bring an unknown variable into their sect.
“Brother Li, do you know who betrayed you during this mission?” Lin Fan asked.
“We have a suspect, but it’s not yet confirmed. After we return, I will report this truthfully. This kind of betrayal must be eradicated, or it will spell disaster for the Star Pavilion,” Li Tianquan said, his eyes flashing with a hint of murderous intent. He clearly harbored deep hatred for the traitor.
“Brother Li, I think it’s about time for me to leave. Let’s part ways here,” Lin Fan said as he stood up.
“Alright, if we meet again, I will surely repay you. Brother Lin, here is a map that marks the temporary locations established by the myriad races. If you encounter any difficulties, you can go there,” Li Tianquan said, handing Lin Fan a map.
Lin Fan nodded and stored the map. The Ancient Saint World was vast, and it would take time to fully comprehend it. Saving the members of the Star Pavilion had been a chance encounter. Even if the Star Pavilion were willing to accept Lin Fan as a disciple, given his personality, he wouldn’t join. After all, he was the leader of the Saint Demon Sect. In the future, he would establish the Saint Demon Sect in the Ancient Saint World. How could he become a disciple of another sect?
“Farewell,” Lin Fan clasped his fists and then vanished in an instant.
The wonders of the Earth Spirit River were fully displayed at this moment.
…
“Senior Brother, I don’t think Brother Lin is a bad person. It would be great if we could bring him into our sect,” one of the women said.
Li Tianquan looked at his junior sister and shook his head. “Junior Sister, remember, it’s essential to be cautious of others. Even if someone saves your life, you can’t be sure if there’s any ulterior motive behind it. Moreover, this man possesses immense power; our Star Pavilion cannot accommodate him.”
“Oh…” The woman’s face showed disappointment, clearly reluctant to part with Lin Fan. After all, it wasn’t easy to meet someone who caught her eye.
Li Tianquan looked at his junior brothers and sisters, feeling somewhat helpless. They were still too inexperienced, having not yet weathered the storms of life.
Li Tianquan looked at his junior sister and shook his head. “Junior sister, remember, one must always be cautious of others. Even though he saved our lives, we can’t be sure there isn’t some hidden scheme behind his act of kindness. Besides, his strength is extraordinary. Our Star Pavilion simply can’t afford to take him in.”
“Oh…” The young woman’s face fell, clearly disappointed. It wasn’t easy to encounter someone she felt an instant connection with.
Looking at his junior brothers and sisters, Li Tianquan couldn’t help but feel helpless. They were still too inexperienced, having not yet weathered life’s storms.
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