Chapter 5: A Rocket-like Ascent

Nighttime.

Inside a modest tile-roofed house, people now filled the room.

Lin Fan’s fight today left the sandbag faction speechless—they could only give him a thumbs-up in admiration.

“Big brother, was the move you used today ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’?” Xiao Liuzi, having spent a fair amount of time in the Holy Demon Sect, understood the situation here.

Although ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’ was his family’s martial arts technique, Xiao Liuzi knew it was far inferior compared to the martial arts practiced by the disciples undergoing outer sect trials.

“Mm.” Lin Fan nodded.

“That’s amazing! I never expected our family’s martial arts to be so powerful. Of course, only you, big brother, could unleash its true potential,” Xiao Liuzi said excitedly.

Lin Fan felt a bit awkward but didn’t say much.

“Big brother, in two days, the outer sect trials will begin. Are you planning to participate?” Xiao Liuzi asked.

“Xiao Liuzi, isn’t that a stupid question? Of course Big Brother will participate. Do you think he wants to stay here with us forever?”

“That’s true.” Xiao Liuzi nodded.

Although Lin Fan now had a system, it had already been a year since he arrived in this world. While he hadn’t completely mastered everything, he understood how dangerous this world was.

Within the sect, as a mere sandbag, he dared to confront disciples undergoing outer sect trials, fully aware that talent was the most valued asset in a sect.

You could challenge anyone with strength, but you bore the consequences.

If even a hint of talent led to jealousy and murder by fellow disciples, the sect would never survive—it would have self-destructed long ago.

Lin Fan had two goals: first, to seriously improve his strength, and second, to draw the attention of higher-ups and leave this place.

But Lin Fan had overlooked one thing—the martial arts training ground for the outer sect disciples was located in a remote, desolate area of the entire Holy Demon Sect. No high-ranking figures would casually come here.

Therefore, everything depended on himself. Now that he had this advantage, if he didn’t achieve something, he’d truly be letting down his role as a transmigrator.

The next day.

Lin Fan woke up early, ate a quick meal, and hurriedly ran to the training ground.

Currently at level nine, with ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’ at level ten, although experience gains had slowed, no matter what, he needed to be as strong as possible by the time of the outer sect trials.

At the training ground, a gentle breeze blew.

A cool wind stirred up dust from the green bricks. A few leaves floated in the air before gradually settling to the ground.

It was cold and desolate—extremely so.

“What’s going on?” Lin Fan stared blankly at the scene before him. Where had everyone gone?

Once a bustling training ground, now it was eerily quiet, completely empty.

This… this…

Lin Fan rubbed his chin helplessly. These outer sect disciples were seriously too weak.

Was getting their ‘peaches’ stolen really enough to scare them off like this?

Sigh, looks like these next few days would amount to nothing. He could only rely on himself now.

Night.

A modest tiled house was now packed with people.

Lin Fan’s performance in today’s battle left the punching bag faction speechless. They could only give him a thumbs-up in admiration.

“Big brother, was the move you used today ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’?” Xiao Liu Zi, who had spent considerable time in the Holy Demon Sect, was somewhat familiar with the situation here.

Although ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’ was a family martial art, he knew it paled in comparison to the techniques of the outer sect examination disciples.

“Yes,” Lin Fan nodded.

“Great! I never thought our family martial art could be so powerful. Of course, only you, big brother, can unleash its true potential,” Xiao Liu Zi said excitedly.

Lin Fan felt a bit awkward but didn’t say much.

“Big brother, the outer sect examination starts in two days. Are you planning to participate?” Xiao Liu Zi asked.

“Xiao Liu Zi, isn’t that a silly question? Of course, big brother will participate. Do you think he’s going to stay here with us forever?”

“That’s true,” Xiao Liu Zi nodded.

Although Lin Fan now had a system, he had been in this world for a year. While he wasn’t entirely familiar with everything, he knew this world was dangerous.

In the sect, as a mere punching bag, he dared to confront the outer sect examination disciples. He understood that talent was the most important asset for any sect.

You could challenge anyone with strength, but you had to bear the consequences.

If someone showed a bit of talent and was killed out of jealousy, the sect wouldn’t last long; it would have self-destructed long ago.

Lin Fan had two goals: first, to seriously improve his strength; second, to attract the attention of higher-ups and leave this place.

But Lin Fan overlooked one thing: the training ground for the outer sect examination disciples was a desolate spot in the Holy Demon Sect. No high-ranking figure would casually visit such a place.

Therefore, everything depended on himself. Since he had a golden finger, not achieving something would be a disservice to his transmigrator status.

The next day.

Lin Fan got up early, had something to eat, and hurried to the training ground.

Now at level 9, ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’ had reached the 10th layer. Although the experience gain was slow, he aimed to be as strong as possible by the day of the outer sect examination.

At the training ground, a cool breeze swept by.

A gust of wind stirred up the dust on the green bricks, and a few leaves floated in the air before gradually falling to the ground.

It was desolate, extremely desolate.

“What’s going on?” Lin Fan was stunned by the scene before him. Where had everyone gone?

The once bustling training ground was now eerily quiet, completely empty.

This… this…

Lin Fan rested his chin on his hand, looking helplessly at the scene. These outer sect examination disciples were too weak.

Just because their peaches were stolen, did they have to be so scared?

Sigh, it seems there’s no hope for the next few days. Everything depends on myself.

Defeating others could earn experience, and killing the beasts outside could also increase experience.

But the problem was, as a punching bag in the Holy Demon Sect, he didn’t have the right to leave the sect.

Otherwise, he would have gone to the outside map and farmed monsters.

Just then, Lin Fan saw two people approaching from a distance.

Lin Fan was delighted at first, but then his expression changed because one of them had a level floating above their head: Postnatal 8th Stage.

This…

Next to the young man in the green robe was the peerless beauty whose peach he had stolen yesterday.

Lin Fan was shocked. Could it be that this guy, unwilling to accept yesterday’s humiliation, had brought a master for revenge?

A Postnatal 8th Stage was only two steps away from the Innate Realm. Why would such a person come to this insignificant training ground?

Moreover, such a person wouldn’t be the type to have time to help others settle scores.

“Is this the person you mentioned?” the green-robed man asked.

“Yes, senior brother, he’s the one I told you about,” the peerless beauty stood respectfully, not daring to show any disrespect.

Even with his nemesis Lin Fan standing right in front of him, he didn’t dare to show any hint of gloating.

“Something’s off,” Lin Fan thought.

This guy wasn’t here to help. If he were, the peerless beauty wouldn’t be acting like this. There must be some hidden agenda.

The green-robed man examined Lin Fan and nodded slightly.

Suddenly, Lin Fan felt a surge of energy like a tidal wave crashing towards him.

“Thud…”

Lin Fan had no idea what happened. He only felt as if his chest had been struck, his internal energy churning, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

So strong.

Lin Fan retreated dozens of steps, clutching his chest and kneeling on the ground, looking at the man before him.

“Ding, experience +30000?”

“Ding, congratulations, ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has leveled up.”

“Ding, congratulations, ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has leveled up.”

Lin Fan was shocked. Just one move had caused ‘Titanium Demon Body’ to level up twice.

“Not bad. A full-force strike from a Postnatal 2nd Stage only made you spit blood. It seems your ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has reached a high level. Come with me,” the green-robed man nodded, his eyes gleaming with curiosity about this punching bag who had trained ‘Titanium Demon Body’ to such a level.

“Wait…” Lin Fan calmed his internal energy and looked at the green-robed man.

This was the power of strength. Without strength, one was just a piece of meat on the chopping block, at the mercy of others. But for Lin Fan, such a great opportunity couldn’t be missed.

Whether on Earth or now, Lin Fan was a madman, an absolute lunatic. He wouldn’t stop until he had crushed every benefit before him.

Previously, the 5th layer of ‘Titanium Demon Body’ could withstand a full-force strike from a Postnatal 2nd Stage with just a spit of blood. What could the 7th layer do?

Lin Fan knew this Postnatal 8th Stage sect disciple must have some task for him and wouldn’t take his life.

Of course, Lin Fan wouldn’t be foolish enough to say, “Please hit me,” such a provoking statement.

“You couldn’t bear the humiliation I dealt you yesterday, so you brought a helper today, thinking I’d be scared? Let me tell you, Lin Fan fears nothing, especially not revenge.” With that, Lin Fan charged forward.

Come on, hit me!

The green-robed man looked at Lin Fan and smiled slightly, “Interesting…”

“Bang.”

Without any visible movement from the green-robed man, it was as if a wall stood before him. Lin Fan charged forward and was flung back with a whoosh.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but spit out another mouthful of blood.

“Ding, experience +2000.”

Lin Fan was almost ecstatic. Previously, being beaten by these outer sect examination disciples only gave him a few points of experience. But this guy’s casual strike gave him so much.

Awesome.

But this wasn’t enough. I need more experience.

“Hmph, weak and powerless. Is this the helper you brought? Doesn’t seem impressive,” Lin Fan stood up and said.

“Stop! Don’t be disrespectful to senior brother,” the peerless beauty’s expression changed as he scolded.

“No harm. It’s quite interesting. The ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has a limit of three layers. Even at the third layer, it can only withstand a full-force strike from a Postnatal 1st Stage. Now it’s getting more and more interesting. Alright, let’s see your limit today,” the green-robed man chuckled.

But the problem was, as just a sandbag in the Holy Demon Sect, he had no right to leave the sect’s premises.

Otherwise, he would head to the outside maps and grind monsters like crazy.

Just then, Lin Fan saw two figures approaching from a distance.

A spark of joy lit in his heart—finally, someone had arrived. But his expression quickly changed when he noticed the level floating above one of them.

Post-Heavenly Eighth Stage.

This…

Beside the young man dressed in a green robe was the peerless beauty who had his ‘peach’ stolen the day before.

Night.

A modest tiled house was now packed with people.

Lin Fan’s performance in today’s battle left the punching bag faction speechless. All they could do was give him a thumbs-up in admiration.

“Big brother, was the move you used today ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’?” Xiao Liuzi, who had spent considerable time in the Holy Demon Sect, was somewhat familiar with the situation here.

Although ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’ was a family martial art, he knew it paled in comparison to the techniques of the outer sect examination disciples.

“Yes,” Lin Fan nodded.

“That’s amazing! I never thought our family martial art could be so powerful. Of course, only you, big brother, could bring out its true potential,” Xiao Liuzi said excitedly.

Lin Fan felt a bit awkward but didn’t say much.

“Big brother, the outer sect examination is in two days. Are you planning to participate?” Xiao Liuzi asked.

“Xiao Liuzi, isn’t that a silly question? Of course, big brother will participate. Do you think he’s going to stay here with us forever?”

“That’s true,” Xiao Liuzi nodded.

Although Lin Fan now had a system, he had been in this world for a year. While he wasn’t entirely familiar with everything, he knew this world was dangerous.

In the sect, as a mere punching bag, he dared to confront the outer sect examination disciples because he understood that talent was the most important asset for any sect.

You could challenge anyone if you had the strength, but you had to bear the consequences.

If someone showed a bit of talent and was killed out of jealousy, the sect wouldn’t last long; it would have self-destructed long ago.

Lin Fan had two goals: first, to seriously improve his strength, and second, to attract the attention of higher-ups and leave this place.

But Lin Fan overlooked one thing: the training ground for the outer sect examination disciples was a desolate spot in the Holy Demon Sect. No high-ranking figure would casually visit such a place.

Therefore, everything depended on himself. Since he had a golden finger, not achieving something would be a disservice to his identity as a transmigrator.

The next day.

Lin Fan woke up early, ate something to fill his stomach, and hurried to the training ground.

Now at level 9, ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’ had reached the 10th layer. Although the experience gain was slow, he aimed to be as strong as possible by the day of the outer sect examination.

The training ground was quiet, with a cool breeze stirring up dust on the green bricks. A few leaves floated in the air before gradually falling to the ground.

Desolate, utterly desolate.

“What’s going on?” Lin Fan was stunned by the scene before him. Where had everyone gone?

The once bustling training ground was now eerily empty.

This… this…

Lin Fan rested his chin on his fingers, looking helplessly at the scene. These outer sect examination disciples were too weak.

Just because their peaches were stolen, did they have to be so scared?

Sigh, it seemed he was on his own for the next few days.

Defeating others could earn him experience, and killing the beasts outside would also grant experience.

But the problem was, as a punching bag in the Holy Demon Sect, he didn’t have the right to leave the sect.

Otherwise, he would have gone to the outer regions to farm monsters.

Just then, Lin Fan saw two people approaching from a distance.

Lin Fan’s heart leaped with joy—finally, someone had come. But then his expression changed, as one of them had a level floating above his head: Postnatal 8th Stage.

This…

Next to the young man in the green robe was the peerless beauty whose peach he had stolen yesterday.

Lin Fan’s heart skipped a beat. Had this guy, unwilling to accept yesterday’s humiliation, brought a master to seek revenge?

A Postnatal 8th Stage cultivator, just two steps away from the Innate Realm, why would such a person come to this insignificant training ground?

Moreover, such a figure wouldn’t be the type to have time to help others settle scores.

“Is this the one you spoke of?” the green-robed man asked.

“Yes, senior brother, he’s the one I mentioned,” the peerless beauty replied respectfully, standing beside him, not daring to show any disrespect.

Even with his nemesis Lin Fan standing right in front of him, he didn’t dare to show a hint of gloating.

“Something’s off,” Lin Fan thought.

This man wasn’t here to help. If he were, the peerless beauty wouldn’t have such an expression. There must be some hidden agenda.

The green-robed man examined Lin Fan and nodded slightly.

Suddenly, Lin Fan felt a surge of power like a tidal wave crashing towards him.

“Thud…”

Lin Fan had no idea what had happened, only that his chest felt as if it had been struck, his internal energy churning, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

So strong.

Lin Fan, having been pushed back dozens of steps, knelt on the ground, clutching his chest, and looked at the man before him.

“Ding, experience +30000?”

“Ding, congratulations, ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has leveled up.”

“Ding, congratulations, ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has leveled up.”

Lin Fan was shocked, feeling an overwhelming terror. Just one move had caused ‘Titanium Demon Body’ to level up twice.

“Not bad. A full-force strike from a Postnatal 2nd Stage only made you spit blood. It seems your ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has reached a high level. Come with me,” the green-robed man nodded, his eyes gleaming with curiosity about this punching bag who had trained ‘Titanium Demon Body’ to such a level.

“Wait…” Lin Fan calmed his internal energy and looked at the green-robed man.

This was the power of strength. Without it, one was merely a fish on the chopping block, at the mercy of others. But for Lin Fan, such a golden opportunity couldn’t be wasted.

Whether on Earth or here, Lin Fan was a madman, an absolute lunatic who wouldn’t stop until he had squeezed every bit of profit from the situation.

Previously, at the 5th layer of ‘Titanium Demon Body’, a full-force strike from a Postnatal 2nd Stage had only made him spit blood. What would happen at the 7th layer?

Lin Fan knew that this Postnatal 8th Stage sect disciple must have some task for him and wouldn’t take his life.

Of course, Lin Fan wasn’t foolish enough to say, “Please hit me,” like some masochist.

“You couldn’t bear the humiliation from yesterday, so you brought a helper today, thinking I’d be scared? Let me tell you, Lin Fan fears nothing, least of all someone seeking revenge.” With that, Lin Fan charged forward.

Hit me, damn it!

The green-robed man looked at Lin Fan and smiled slightly, “Interesting…”

“Bang.”

Without any visible movement, it was as if a wall stood before the green-robed man. Lin Fan charged forward and was flung back with a whoosh.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but spit out another mouthful of blood.

“Ding, experience +2000.”

Lin Fan was almost ecstatic. Previously, being beaten by the outer sect examination disciples had only given him a few points of experience. But this guy’s casual strike had given him so much.

This was exhilarating.

But it wasn’t enough. He needed more experience.

“Hmph, weak and powerless. Is this the helper you brought? Doesn’t seem like much,” Lin Fan said as he stood up.

“Stop! Don’t be disrespectful to senior brother!” The peerless beauty’s expression changed as he scolded.

“No matter, this is quite interesting. The ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has a limit of three layers. Even at the third layer, it can only withstand a full-force strike from a Postnatal 1st Stage. Now it’s getting more and more intriguing. Very well, let’s see your limit today,” the green-robed man chuckled.

The Post-Heavenly Eighth Stage was only two steps away from the Immortal Realm. Why would someone of such caliber come to such an insignificant training ground?

Moreover, someone of this stature would certainly not be the type to have time to help others settle scores.

“Is this the one you mentioned?” the green-robed man asked.

“Yes, Senior Brother, he’s the one I told you about.” The peerless beauty stood respectfully beside him, showing no sign of defiance.

Even with his sworn enemy Lin Fan standing right in front of him, he dared not show the slightest hint of schadenfreude.

“This isn’t right,” Lin Fan’s mind sharpened.

This guy wasn’t the peerless beauty’s hired help. If he were, the beauty wouldn’t be showing such an expression. There must be some hidden secret behind this.

The green-robed man studied Lin Fan and gave a slight nod.

Suddenly, Lin Fan felt a surge of pressure like a tidal wave crashing toward him.

“Spit…”

Lin Fan had no idea what was happening. He felt as if his chest had been struck, his internal energy violently disrupted, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh red blood.

So strong.

Lin Fan staggered backward, clutching his chest and half-kneeling on the ground, staring at the man before him.

“Ding, Experience +30,000?”

“Ding, Congratulations, ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has leveled up.”

“Ding, Congratulations, ‘Titanic Demon Body’ has leveled up.”

Lin Fan was stunned. With just one strike, his ‘Titanium Demon Body’ had leaped two levels.

“Hm, not bad. Taking a full-force attack from a Post-Heavenly Second Stage and only spitting blood. It seems your ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has reached a very high level. Come with me,” the green-robed man nodded, his eyes gleaming with curiosity, clearly intrigued by this sandbag who had cultivated the ‘Titanium Demon Body’ to such an extent.

“Wait…” Lin Fan steadied his internal energy, looking at the green-robed man.

This was power. Without strength, one was merely meat on someone else’s chopping block. But for Lin Fan, such a golden opportunity—how could he possibly let it go?

Whether on Earth or now in this world, Lin Fan was a madman—a complete madman. He would never stop until he had crushed every ounce of advantage before him.

Previously, at level five of the ‘Titanium Demon Body,’ taking a full-force attack from a Post-Heavenly Second Stage only resulted in spitting blood. He wondered how much more a level seven could handle.

Lin Fan knew that this Post-Heavenly Eighth Stage disciple must have some task for him. He wouldn’t be here just to kill him.

Of course, Lin Fan wouldn’t be foolish enough to say something like, “Please hit me harder!”—that kind of idiotic provocation.

“You couldn’t bear the humiliation I gave you yesterday and came back with help, thinking I’d be scared? Let me tell you, I Lin Fan fears many things, but not someone coming after me for revenge.” With that, he charged forward.

Come on, hit me already.

The green-robed man looked at Lin Fan and slightly smiled. “Interesting…”

“Bang.”

Without even moving, it was as if a wall appeared before him. As soon as Lin Fan charged, he was sent flying backward with a swoosh.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but spit out another mouthful of blood.

“Ding, Experience +2,000.”

At this moment, Lin Fan was practically ecstatic. Previously, getting beaten by outer sect disciples only gave a few points of experience. Yet a single strike from this guy gave so much more.

This was exhilarating.

But it wasn’t enough. He needed more experience.

“Hmph, weak. Is this the help you brought? I don’t think he’s that impressive.” Lin Fan stood up and said.

“Stop! Show respect to Senior Brother!” The peerless beauty’s expression changed as he scolded.

“It’s fine. He’s actually quite interesting. The ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has a known limit of three stages. Even at the third stage, one can barely withstand a full-force attack from a Post-Heavenly First Stage. But now, it’s getting more and more intriguing. Alright then, today I’ll test your limits.” The green-robed man chuckled lightly.