Chapter 712: The Agony of Not Showing Off

The Guardian’s Territory.

Fang Xuan led the group to appear on the plaza, a boundless smile spreading across his face.

“Xuan Kui Squad also completed a Heaven-tier Lower task!”

“How powerful! I never imagined the Xuan Kui Squad would become this strong. They might even rival the Feng Tian Squad now.”

“This can’t be right! The Xuan Kui Squad managed to complete a Heaven-tier Lower task only because they hired several experts. Their contribution points will probably be split among those experts. But having the reputation of completing a Heaven-tier Lower task is enough to make up for it.”

“The Xuan Kui Squad’s rush to complete a Heaven-tier Lower task must mean they want to recruit more members. Looks like we might have a chance to try our luck.”

“In the Guardian’s Territory, without joining a squad, you’re practically stuck. Only by joining a powerful squad can one have greater potential for growth.”

…

Fang Xuan wore a smile. Completing a Heaven-tier Lower task would significantly boost the squad’s reputation and attract stronger members.

“Has the Rose Squad returned?” Fang Xuan scanned the area but didn’t see the Rose Squad.

“No, the Rose Squad hasn’t come back since they left. And the sole survivor from the Hundred Battles Squad, who left with those two others, hasn’t returned either.”

“They’re asking for death, daring to confront the Thunder King. They’re probably food for the Ancient Clans by now.”

“Yeah, it’s a shame about the Rose Squad. Without hiring any experts, they dared to take on a mission. They’re likely in grave danger.”

Fang Xuan already knew what had happened to the Rose Squad.

“The Rose Squad took on an Earth-tier Upper mission, which wasn’t difficult originally. But recently, the Black Demon Sword Lord remained at Black Mountain, raising the mission’s difficulty to Heaven-tier Lower. The Rose Squad must have suffered heavy losses at Black Mountain,” Fang Xuan explained.

“What? The Black Demon Sword Lord? Isn’t that the evil being who once single-handedly wiped out the Teng Long Squad?”

“If the Black Demon Sword Lord is at Black Mountain, the Rose Squad definitely faces grave danger.”

Fang Xuan looked at everyone and shook his head helplessly. “If the Rose Squad had merged with the Xuan Kui Squad, this wouldn’t have happened. Well then, today the Xuan Kui Squad completed a Heaven-tier Lower task. Does any expert here wish to join the Xuan Kui Squad? Or anyone with cultivation at the Divine Heaven Fifth Level can also join. The benefits are substantial.”

Some unaffiliated cultivators on the plaza, upon hearing this, began to consider the possibility.

In the Guardian’s Territory, joining a powerful squad is crucial.

Going on missions with a squad not only ensures safety but also provides more contribution points to exchange for better rewards.

In the Guardian’s Territory, squads and cultivators coexist.

For a squad to grow stronger, it must have powerful members. For members to grow stronger, they must have a reliable squad.

“I’m willing to join.”

“I’m willing too.”

“I’ve reached Divine Heaven Fifth Level and wish to join the Xuan Kui Squad.”

Seeing this scene, Fang Xuan felt immense joy. Only by continuously recruiting new members could the squad become stronger.

The Feng Tian Squad was among the top ten squads in the Guardian’s Territory, with each member capable of holding their own, not to be underestimated.

“Good, good.” In high spirits, Fang Xuan instructed his squad members to accept the new recruits.

Boom!

At that moment, a loud noise echoed.

“They’re back! The Rose Squad and the Hundred Battles Squad have returned!”

When everyone heard this, they couldn’t believe their ears.

Fang Xuan was also puzzled. In his opinion, this was impossible.

But when he saw the figures in the distance, his expression changed instantly.

“Rose Squad, did you complete your mission?” Some curious onlookers asked.

“Hundred Battles Squad, didn’t you encounter the Thunder King? How could you survive?”

At this moment, everyone started asking questions at once.

“Make way, make way…” Fang Xuan pushed through the crowd and stood before the Rose Squad, asking in shock, “You went to Black Mountain. How could you return?”

Fang Xuan knew the strength of the Rose Squad well. Facing the Black Demon Sword Lord, they should have only met their doom, absolutely unable to return alive.

“Fang Xuan, you didn’t expect this, did you? I suppose you already knew the Black Demon Sword Lord was at Black Mountain, and you thought our Rose Squad would be completely wiped out,” Liu Qiangwei said, looking at Fang Xuan.

“You really came back from Black Mountain,” Fang Xuan’s face changed drastically upon hearing Liu Qiangwei’s words.

“With this Emperor protecting you, what’s Black Mountain?” Lin Fan calmly spoke at this moment.

“You…” Fang Xuan looked at the person before him in disbelief, then turned to the Hundred Battles Squad, “You…”

“Hmph, what about them? With this Emperor around, what can the Thunder King do?” Lin Fan flicked his sleeve, his expression proud.

Lin Fan’s words stunned everyone.

What’s Black Mountain? What’s the Thunder King?

What an arrogant statement.

“That’s impossible. The Rose Squad returning from Black Mountain must just be lucky. The Hundred Battles Squad encountered the Thunder King. How could you possibly save them from the Thunder King?”

Fang Xuan couldn’t believe this. How could the Thunder King be so powerful that even the Feng Tian Squad wouldn’t dare to claim they could kill him?

“I know. You must be lying. How powerful the Thunder King is, how could you possibly do it?” Fang Xuan said disbelievingly.

“Hey, are you out of your mind? Are you the only one who can do it and no one else?” Lin Fan was somewhat displeased with Fang Xuan. What else could this guy be besides an idiot?

“What did you say? You dare to say I’m out of my mind?” Fang Xuan’s face changed, anger rising, and he looked at everyone, “Do you believe what he said?”

Everyone exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with disbelief, after all, the Thunder King’s might was unparalleled, not something ordinary people could kill.

“It should be impossible.”

“Yeah, what kind of existence is the Thunder King? How could he be killed by him?”

“I don’t believe it. I definitely don’t believe it.”

Seeing everyone’s disbelief, a smile appeared on Fang Xuan’s face.

“Master, I can’t take it anymore. I have to show off. if I don’t, I’ll be uncomfortable,” the monk Shakya said.

“Yeah, monk, I feel the same way. Go, bring out our pet.”

“Okay.” Shakya was delighted.

“You, get out of the way. This Emperor has to go build a squad now,” Lin Fan waved his hand directly, not wanting to say more.

“Hmph, big talk. Just by…” Fang Xuan sneered, his heart filled with disdain.

“Make way, make way. The monk needs to bring out the pet. if anyone gets bitten, it’s not my responsibility,” Shakya shouted loudly, holding a rope in one hand, and at the other end of the rope was clearly an Ancient Clan member.

When everyone saw the Ancient Clan member held by Shakya, they were completely stunned.

“What? What is that?”

“This… this can’t be.”

“The Thunder King! I’ve seen the image of the mission. That’s really the Thunder King.”

“How could this be? He really rescued the Hundred Battles Squad from the Thunder King and even subdued him.”

“A huge piece of news. In the Guardian’s Territory, the first one to complete a Heaven-tier Mid task is actually someone who hasn’t formed a squad yet.”

“Even the top ten squads in the Guardian’s Territory haven’t completed this task, but those two did.”

At this moment, Fang Xuan was also completely stunned, his face full of disbelief.

“Fang Xuan, the sky has higher skies, and people have better people. Fortune and misfortune coexist. You took away our Rose Squad’s expert, but you didn’t expect us to meet an even stronger existence,” Liu Qiangwei came to Fang Xuan, said disdainfully, and then without looking back, ran toward Lin Fan and the others.

“My Hundred Battles Squad encountered an Ancient Clan King. Fortunately, Emperor Lin Fan saved us, allowing us to survive,” Lie Bai Zhan bowed to everyone, then chased after Lin Fan.

“This… this…” Fang Xuan seemed to have trouble catching his breath. He had just been proud of completing the Heaven-tier Lower task, but he didn’t expect to be slapped hard in the face.

“Did you hear that? That person hasn’t even formed a squad yet. Let’s go now. When that squad starts recruiting, if we’re lucky, we might be noticed.”

“Go, go, hurry up, otherwise we’ll be too late.”

“What about the Xuan Kui Squad? Aren’t we joining anymore?”

“Oh, forget it. Squads like the Xuan Kui are everywhere in the Guardian’s Territory, but a cultivator who can subdue the Thunder King is one of a kind.”

“That’s true. Let’s go…”

Suddenly, the once bustling plaza became completely empty, with everyone following Lin Fan.

Only the members of the Xuan Kui Squad were left, standing there in confusion.

Especially Fang Xuan, who was about to spit out a mouthful of old blood.

This time, to complete the Heaven-tier Lower task, he had consumed a lot of contribution points. Originally, he wanted to rely on this reputation to attract more members, but judging from the current situation, it seemed like there was no one left.