Chapter 138: I Want to Leave the Sect

One month later.

Lin Fan sat cross-legged in cultivation. He had now refined the “Tide Force” to its twelfth layer, and both “Formless Heaven Devil” and “Sword Intent” had reached the peak of their third layer. However, techniques like “Reversing the Heavens,” “Black Tiger Steals the Heart,” and “Flower-Picking and Chrysanthemum-Brushing Finger” remained stagnant.

Especially the enhancement technique “Dragon Emperor’s Domination,” which hadn’t shown the slightest progress.

His own cultivation had also barely advanced. Despite accumulating massive experience, relying solely on pills seemed to offer no end in sight.

Although he produced many pills daily, most were of low grade, granting only minimal experience gains.

“No good, I must go out and stir up some waves.”

Too much comfort had made Lin Fan restless and uneasy, as though his energy was draining away.

His ambitions were vast, yet staying too comfortably within the sect felt like his once surging heart was becoming corrupted.

Wave… he must keep riding the waves.

His entire life had relied solely on his own momentum, without needing the wind to push him forward. If he stopped riding the waves now, could he still be himself?

Prenatal Initial Stage (60 million/100 million)

This experience requirement had left Lin Fan speechless.

However, if he could break through the Prenatal Initial Stage and cross that threshold, his experience needs would reset and decrease.

Now, as the sect leader within the Holy Sect, how could he possibly resort to bullying his juniors? If word of that got out, he would be laughed out of existence.

Besides, the world was vast—he should go out and explore.

At this moment, Lin Fan stood up, pushed open the door, stared into the distance with determination, and made a significant decision.

This time, he must leave the sect and venture outside to see the world and boost his cultivation.

“Junior,” said Tianyu, who had just exited the room and approached Lin Fan respectfully.

During this time, Tianyu had felt genuine care from Lin Fan, and had developed a deep bond with Zhang Erdog and Feng Buju.

Especially with Zhang Erdog, with whom Tianyu had grown particularly fond.

In Tianyu’s eyes, Zhang Erdog’s cultivation was low and his talent mediocre—once the kind of disciple he wouldn’t even glance at. However, after spending more time together, he had come to appreciate Zhang Erdog’s care, which reminded him of the affection his older brother had shown him back when he was an ordinary mortal.

“Hmm, your cultivation has already reached the Prenatal Initial Stage. It won’t be long before you return to your peak,” Lin Fan said, gazing at Tianyu.

Over this time, Lin Fan had restored most of Tianyu’s foundation, and with a solid base already in place, his cultivation had risen rapidly.

In Lin Fan’s eyes, a genius remained a genius.

Although having a system had its advantages, it also had its drawbacks.

With enough experience, one could level up endlessly, regardless of one’s inner cultivation. But for those without a system, each breakthrough required overcoming a significant threshold.

Comparatively, both had their strengths and weaknesses.

Of course, the system’s only real drawback was in leveling up. In other aspects, it left others far behind, making them incomparable.

“All of this is thanks to Senior for giving this disciple a second life. I will never forget it,” Tianyu said respectfully.

The longer Tianyu stayed by Lin Fan’s side, the more mysterious he found his senior to be.

What Tianyu didn’t know was that the “god-like” senior he admired so much was actually in great distress—because he wanted to leave an indelible impression on Tianyu, Lin Fan constantly feigned seriousness, making it hard for him to be his true self.

But in Lin Fan’s eyes, it was all worth it. According to occasional reports from Zhang Erdog, Tianyu’s mindset was gradually changing. If Lin Fan kept this up, it might be possible to eventually win Tianyu over from the sect.

“Master,” Zhang Erdog and Feng Buju returned from afar.

Following Lin Fan’s orders, the two had gone to gather information within the sect.

A few days ago, Lin Fan had already considered leaving the sect, so he had sent them ahead to scout.

“Did you find anything?” Lin Fan asked.

“Yes. We just heard from the inner sect that the sect will be sending inner disciples to the Mysterious Snow Peak tomorrow,” Zhang Erdog replied.

Lin Fan turned to Tianyu, who was an inner disciple and likely knew about this place.

Feeling Lin Fan’s gaze, Tianyu spoke, “Senior, the Mysterious Snow Peak lies in Yongtian City. It’s snowing there all year round and is a gathering place for ferocious beasts. Yongtian City is guarded by various sects to resist beast invasions.”

Lin Fan nodded in understanding, “Did you find out what the mission to Mysterious Snow Peak is about?”

“Yes, though we’re not sure if it’s true. It seems a young Heaven-Level beast has appeared there, but the details are unclear,” Zhang Erdog said.

“Senior, the sect is likely sending people to kill that beast. A young Heaven-Level beast is full of treasures, but it’s extremely dangerous. Other sects will probably act too,” Tianyu added, having participated in such missions before and understanding the situation well.

“I see. You two go rest first,” Lin Fan waved his hand and walked down the mountain.

He was heading to the sect leader’s quarters to negotiate joining this mission.

Lin Fan loved hunting ferocious beasts—the experience was plentiful, and treasures were easy to obtain. If he stayed in the sect, who knew when he would level up.

“Why is the sect leader leaving?” Zhang Erdog scratched his head, puzzled.

“Senior probably wants to go too,” Tianyu said, watching Lin Fan’s retreating figure.

…

Descending from Nameless Peak, Lin Fan nodded at the outer sect disciples along the way. For the current outer disciples, their only dream was to become disciples of Nameless Peak.

But since Lin Fan had shown no interest in recruiting disciples, the outer disciples could do nothing but feel anxious.

Back when Nameless Peak was just starting, who could have predicted it would become so powerful?

Now it was too hard to get in.

At the Holy Sect’s main hall, Lin Fan proceeded unhindered. This trip down the mountain was one he was determined to join.

“Lin Fan requests an audience with the Sect Leader.”

“Enter.”

…

Upon entering the grand hall, he saw several Senior Elders already present. Lin Fan immediately flashed a bright smile. “Greetings, Senior Brothers.”

“Ah, it’s our younger brother…”

The title “younger brother” made the Senior Elders uncomfortable. They were all old enough to be his elders, yet here they were, being called “Senior Brothers” by a young man.

But technically, it wasn’t wrong. Lin Fan was now the peak master of Nameless Peak and had established his own sect. In terms of status, he was equal to them.

As for seniority, since he had joined the sect later, calling him “younger brother” was only natural.

The Sect Leader Yan looked at Lin Fan with a faint smile. “What brings you here?”

“Senior Brother, I heard that some inner sect disciples are being selected to go to Mysterious Snow Peak. I’d like to join them,” Lin Fan said.

“No,” several Senior Elders immediately rejected him.

Lin Fan possessed the rare ability to concoct pills with a single thought—he was now a treasure of the sect. How could they allow him to risk his life in such a dangerous place?

Moreover, although other sects currently had no conflicts with the Holy Sect, there was no guarantee they wouldn’t try to eliminate Lin Fan if they discovered the Holy Sect had a disciple capable of creating pills with a single thought.