This trip to the Abyssal Demon Cave proved quite fruitful, especially for Hu Qing and the others, who gained a considerable number of cores. For them, it was a tremendous treasure.
Among these, the most surprising and exciting find was the near-ultimate treasure, the Blood-Crimson Demon Blade.
If they brought this demon blade back to the sect to exchange for contribution points, it would fetch an enormous amount.
Even many powerful disciples, and even elders, might be willing to trade various divine pills and rare medicines for it.
“Truly, we owe a great deal to Brother Lin for this journey,” Su Hongchen remarked.
“Yes, without Brother Lin, I might have perished there,” Hu Qing recalled the incident with lingering fear.
Those earth demons were merciless—if even someone like him, with the strength of an Ancient Realm cultivator, faced them, there would have been no escape from death.
These demons wouldn’t just tear one’s body apart, but would also drink one’s blood—just imagining the scene sent chills down his spine.
At this moment, Lin Fan wore a calm smile. Indeed, the feeling of being regarded as a savior was quite pleasant.
“Just a small favor. We’re all fellow disciples, so naturally, we should look out for each other,” Lin Fan waved it off lightly.
Everyone now regarded Lin Fan with newfound respect. In this world, strength dictated status, and the fact that Lin Fan was so powerful yet so humble moved them deeply.
“But Brother Lin, you still need to be cautious. I think Ling Wuzun won’t let this go easily,” Hu Qing warned with concern.
“No worries. If he wants to make a move, let him. If he wants to embarrass himself in the sect, so be it,” Lin Fan replied with a smile.
After some thought, Hongchen and the others still felt uneasy, but since Lin Fan himself wasn’t worried, they didn’t press further.
“I’ll head back first,” Lin Fan said, bowing to the group. He needed to return and integrate the Blood-Crimson Demon Blade into his treasures.
The Eternal Axe was already a divine artifact, which, according to the standards of the Endless Continent, was equivalent to a Celestial-grade treasure.
However, it still fell short of a true Celestial artifact. After all, during the Ancient Saint Realm era, the heavenly laws were incomplete, and the power of that realm was far inferior to that of the Endless Continent. He needed to refine it again.
After Lin Fan left,
Hu Qing spoke up, “Let’s exchange some of these cores for contribution points and have Hongchen Sister deliver them to Brother Lin.”
“Good idea. Although these points may not impress Brother Lin much, he’s new to the sect, and there might be some things he needs them for,” Su Hongchen agreed.
…
At Holy Demon Peak,
As Lin Fan descended, he found Li Qing already waiting outside.
Li Qing was an Outer Disciple, while Lin Fan was an Inner Disciple. Naturally, Li Qing had to respectfully address him as Senior Brother.
“Senior Brother Lin, you’re finally back,” Li Qing hurried forward as soon as he saw Lin Fan.
“What’s the matter?” Lin Fan asked, puzzled by Li Qing’s presence.
But when he noticed the item in Li Qing’s hand, a look of confusion crossed his face.
Was this another gift?
“Senior Brother, this is a ‘Five Elements Pill,’ which enhances the Five Elements Sword Intent, making it twice as effective,” Li Qing explained.
Lin Fan took the pill, still puzzled. As an Inner Disciple, why was he receiving so many gifts?
“Is this part of the sect’s benefits?” Lin Fan asked.
Li Qing nodded. “Yes, Senior Brother. As an Inner Disciple, you receive these benefits periodically.”
Lin Fan patted Li Qing’s shoulder. “Don’t try to fool me. I know now that there are even Divine Prodigies above the Inner Disciples.”
Li Qing’s expression shifted slightly before he smiled. “Actually, Senior Brother, your status was meant to be that of a Divine Prodigy. However, there are only ten Divine Prodigy positions, so even though you’re an Inner Disciple, you receive the treatment of a Divine Prodigy.”
“Oh, I see,” Lin Fan said, his expression suggesting he was starting to believe it.
Otherwise, who would be so foolish as to give him so many valuable things?
“Then thank you, Junior Li,” Lin Fan said.
“Not at all, not at all. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first,” Li Qing bowed and departed from Holy Demon Peak.
Lin Fan held the pill in his hand. His Five Elements Sword Intent had long been fully integrated, so he no longer needed such auxiliary pills.
Still, consuming it would grant him a significant amount of experience.
A smile crept onto Lin Fan’s face as he popped the pill into his mouth.
*Ding! Experience increased by 3,000,000.*
Gaining experience from pills was a feeling Lin Fan hadn’t experienced in a long time.
Back in the Ancient Saint Realm, pills barely gave him any experience at all.
Now, once again feeling the surge of experience from pill consumption, Lin Fan felt as if he were soaring once more.
…
Back in his peak,
Lin Fan sat cross-legged and took out the Blood-Crimson Demon Blade, followed by the Eternal Axe.
Then, the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace appeared.
Boom!
The Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace was Lin Fan’s most powerful treasure, combining both offensive and defensive capabilities.
“The Eternal Axe is a Low-Tier Celestial Artifact, but its Celestial Laws are incomplete, and its power is less than one percent of a true Low-Tier Celestial Artifact.”
Refine!
Lin Fan tossed both the Eternal Axe and the Blood-Crimson Demon Blade into the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace.
Forge!
Lin Fan’s artifact forging skill had reached its peak. He extracted the essence from the Blood-Crimson Demon Blade and infused it into the Eternal Axe.
Buzz!
The furnace vibrated slightly.
The Eternal Axe emitted a faint aura of a Celestial Artifact, though it was suppressed within the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace and did not spread outward.
*Ding! Forging successful!*
Lin Fan retrieved the Eternal Axe, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
As for the Blood-Crimson Demon Blade, it was now nothing more than scraps and fragments, completely useless.
Eternal Axe.
Tier: Low-Tier Celestial Artifact.
As for other treasures like the Demon City, due to a lack of materials, they couldn’t be upgraded.
But for Lin Fan, if he could find some divine materials in the future, he could enhance all his treasures.
Then, he would truly be unstoppable.
…
Poor. So poor.
Lin Fan knew he was poor. Right now, he didn’t have much of value on him.
No pills.
No divine materials for forging.
As for the Holy Sun Pill, it had become practically useless since arriving here.
In the Ancient Saint Realm, it might have been valuable, but in the Endless Continent, it was nothing more than a low-grade product.
Frustrating. Regrettable. Sad.
Lin Fan knew he had only two ways to grow stronger.
First, slay powerful enemies.
Second, consume divine pills.
At this moment, Lin Fan fell into deep thought. It seemed he had no choice but to venture out again—or return to his old ways.
After some consideration,
He decided—better to return to his old ways.
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