Chapter 294: The Most Ruthless and Despicable in the World

Fifteen chains of rules might have been enough.

But Lin Fan wasn’t entirely sure. After all, this was the first time he had ever used them, and he couldn’t be certain whether they would suffice. Just to be safe, he had to prepare thoroughly.

Perhaps a chain of fifteen rules is enough.

But Lin Fan couldn’t be entirely sure, as this was the first time he was using it, and he wasn’t certain if it would suffice. However, to be on the safe side, he had to make thorough preparations.

“Brother Feng, where is the sect’s treasure vault? Take me there immediately. It’s crucial,” Lin Fan said without hesitation.

Although Xin Feng didn’t know why Lin Fan wanted to go to the treasure vault, he trusted him implicitly. Without a second thought, he led Lin Fan to the vault. As they passed by the bodies of their fellow disciples, Xin Feng clenched his fists tightly.

“Brothers, I have urgent matters to attend to now. I will return and give you a proper burial.”

“Brother Lin, this is the location of the treasure vault. However, only the sect leader can open it. The gate, forged from extraterrestrial stone, is indestructible. Otherwise, no one could…” Before Xin Feng could finish his sentence, he was left speechless by what he saw.

“Crack…”

The two stone gates immediately showed signs of cracking, emitting a shattering sound. With a loud boom, the gates, made of extraterrestrial stone, instantly crumbled into fragments, scattering across the ground.

“Brother Feng, what were you saying just now?” Lin Fan turned and asked.

“Nothing,” Xin Feng shook his head, dumbfounded.

Lin Fan then entered the treasure vault. Inside, it was filled with dazzling treasures, the accumulated wealth of the Nine Heavens Sect over thousands of years. The aura of the treasures had even solidified, forming a treasure spirit.

The treasure spirit, in the form of an elderly man, appeared weak, as if it had suffered a severe blow.

Lin Fan had never seen a treasure spirit before, but he had read about it in the sect’s ancient texts.

Every sect with a rich history would have a treasure spirit formed within its vault. It was the result of the aura emitted by various treasures over a long period of time. The treasure spirit had only one function: to nurture and preserve the treasures.

At this moment, Lin Fan’s expression changed slightly as he looked around the vault. It seemed as if the vault had been emptied.

Only a few weapons and some lower-grade treasures remained.

“Who are you?” the weakened treasure spirit spoke.

“Are you the sect’s treasure spirit?” Xin Feng asked, astonished, as he looked at the spirit in the air. “But why is your aura so weak?”

“I sense the aura of those people on you,” the treasure spirit said. “I was injured by the current sect leader. He took away a large number of treasures. I can feel that his aura has been corrupted by evil.”

Lin Fan wasn’t too concerned about the treasures at this moment. With the vault plundered, what could he use for the offering?

At that moment, the treasure spirit hovered around Lin Fan. “I am the treasure spirit, formed from the aura of treasures. I can see through all things. I know you need treasures for an offering. Here you go…”

As the treasure spirit flew into the air, it opened its mouth, and one treasure after another poured out.

“This is all I have left. The rest were taken away.” As the treasures emerged from the treasure spirit’s mouth, Lin Fan’s disappointment was somewhat alleviated.

“I must rest now. I hope you succeed. Without treasures, the treasure spirit will dissipate.” The treasure spirit looked desolate as it lay there.

Lin Fan looked at the treasure spirit, unsure of what to think. Finally, he sighed. “Brother Feng, let’s hurry.”

“Yes,” Xin Feng nodded, then turned to the treasure spirit. “Treasure Spirit, we will return.”

Outside the main hall, Lin Fan looked at the treasures before him. Each one was priceless, a precious item for any martial artist.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect gathered in the distance, watching their senior brother Lin, unsure of what he was about to do.

Xin Feng was also puzzled, not knowing what Lin Fan intended to offer.

He knew about offerings—a secret technique, essentially an exchange of goods.

At that moment, Lin Fan, standing at the center, spoke.

“Offering.”

“The method of summoning the Kunpeng, the physical form of the Kunpeng.”

Lin Fan roared, his aura surging, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to tremble.

“Fifteen chains of rules, offering.”

Instantly, fifteen chains of rules were thrown out by Lin Fan. The long chains shimmered with light, each one brimming with immense power.

At this moment, the chains of rules coiled like dragons, spiraling upward and disappearing into the void.

“Roar…”

The sound of a beast echoed through the void.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect all turned pale. The aura descending from the void was overwhelmingly strong, as if some monstrous creature was about to emerge.

Then, a massive head appeared from the void.

What kind of bird was this?

Everyone was shocked. The bird’s beak alone was thousands of feet long, and its head blotted out the sky, covering the entire Nine Heavens Sect.

This was Lin Fan’s first time seeing the Kunpeng, and he was stunned by its grandeur.

But now was not the time for admiration. Only one-third of the Kunpeng’s body had emerged, which was far from enough.

“Innumerable treasures, offering.”

The countless treasures piled on the ground flew into the void. Lin Fan could feel the connection with the unseen existence growing stronger.

“That’s Star Stone!”

A sharp-eyed disciple spotted one of the treasures and was utterly shocked. Star Stone was said to be a fallen star from the heavens, containing infinite stellar energy.

“That’s the Heavenly Position Fruit, which only bears fruit once every three hundred years. Consuming it allows one to immediately attain the Minor Heavenly Position realm.”

One dazzling treasure after another disappeared into the void.

The disciples watched in anguish. Each treasure was a priceless artifact, but they knew the monster summoned by Senior Brother Lin had a great purpose. They could only suppress their cries of distress in their hearts.

The sound of the Kunpeng grew increasingly intense.

“Whoosh…”

At that moment, it seemed as if the heavens and earth were being torn apart. A pair of pitch-black wings suddenly extended from the enormous rift.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were completely dumbfounded. The wings were unimaginably vast, stretching endlessly, as if they covered the entire sky.

“How is this possible…” Lin Fan panicked. Even with so many treasures, the Kunpeng still hadn’t fully emerged.

What should he do?

If they waited any longer, the Kunpeng’s physical form would return due to the time limit.

Xin Feng, watching from the side, was also frantic. He then shouted, “Brother Lin, I still have six chains of rules!”

Xin Feng’s body trembled, and six chains of rules flew out. These were the last remnants of power from the elders.

“Brother Lin, these six chains of rules were imparted to me by the elders. Keeping them is not beneficial for my future development, so I offer them to you.”

Lin Fan glanced at Xin Feng and nodded in gratitude.

“Six chains of rules, offering.”

In an instant, another large portion of the Kunpeng’s body emerged.

Almost there… almost there.

Suddenly, a loud cry rang out. The Kunpeng’s body was almost fully out, with only the last bit stuck in the rift.

“How is this possible…” Xin Feng stared into the void, completely bewildered. After consuming so many treasures, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

Lin Fan was also at a loss for words. Damn it, who’s in charge of this offering? If I find out, I’ll beat them to a pulp.

Just as everyone was at their wits’ end, Lin Fan gritted his teeth. Screw it, I’ll go all in.

“Left arm, offering.”

Crack…

In an instant, Lin Fan’s left arm shattered, blood splattering everywhere.

Playing tough? Lin Fan could swear that no one in the world was tougher than him.

“Brother Lin…” Xin Feng was utterly stunned. He never expected Lin Fan would use his own body for the offering. This… this…

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were also completely dumbfounded.

“Boom…”

At that moment, the unimaginably massive Kunpeng fully emerged.

The magnificent creature floated in the void.

“Brother Feng, let’s go…” Lin Fan roared, flying towards the Kunpeng’s back.

With a single flap of its wings, it soared ninety thousand miles into the sky.

“Limb regeneration.”

Lin Fan connected to the Divine Phoenix Tree, preparing to regenerate his lost limb. But in that instant, his eyelids twitched. Maybe I shouldn’t regenerate it just yet. After being so ruthless to myself, if the sect doesn’t compensate me, it would be truly unfair.

Who can outdo me in playing the victim?

Though Xin Feng didn’t know why Lin Fan was asking about the treasure vault, he trusted him completely. Without hesitation, he led Lin Fan toward the vault. As they passed the bodies of their juniors, Xin Feng clenched his fists tightly.

“Junior brothers, I have urgent matters to attend to now. When I return, I promise to give you a proper burial.”

Perhaps fifteen chains of rules are enough.

But Lin Fan couldn’t be entirely sure, as this was the first time he was using them, and he wasn’t certain if they would suffice. However, to be on the safe side, he had to prepare thoroughly.

“Brother Feng, where is the sect’s treasure vault? Take me there immediately. It’s crucial,” Lin Fan said without hesitation.

Although Xin Feng didn’t know why Lin Fan wanted to go to the treasure vault, he trusted him implicitly. Without a word, he led Lin Fan to the vault. As they passed by the bodies of their fellow disciples, Xin Feng clenched his fists tightly.

“Junior brothers, I have urgent matters to attend to now. I will ensure you are properly laid to rest when I return.”

“Brother Lin, this is the location of the treasure vault. However, only the sect leader can open it. The gate, forged from celestial stone, is indestructible. Otherwise, no one could…” Before Xin Feng could finish his sentence, he was left speechless by what he saw.

“Crack…”

The two stone gates suddenly showed signs of cracking, emitting a shattering sound. With a loud boom, the gates, made of celestial stone, instantly crumbled into fragments, scattering across the ground.

“Brother Feng, what were you saying just now?” Lin Fan turned and asked.

“Nothing,” Xin Feng replied, shaking his head in a daze.

Lin Fan then entered the treasure vault, which was filled with dazzling treasures—the accumulated wealth of the Nine Heavens Sect over thousands of years. The aura of the treasures had even solidified into a treasure spirit.

The treasure spirit, appearing as an elderly man, seemed weak, as if it had suffered a severe blow.

Lin Fan had never seen a treasure spirit before, but he had read about it in the sect’s ancient texts.

Every sect with a rich history would develop a treasure spirit in its vault, formed from the accumulated aura of various treasures over time. The treasure spirit had only one function: to nurture and preserve the treasures.

As Lin Fan looked around the vault, his expression changed slightly. It seemed as if the vault had been emptied.

Only a few weapons and some lower-tier treasures remained.

“Who are you?” the weakened treasure spirit asked.

“Are you the sect’s treasure spirit?” Xin Feng asked, looking at the spirit in astonishment. “But why is your aura so weak?”

“I sense the aura of those people on you,” the treasure spirit said. “I was injured by the current sect leader. He took away a large number of treasures. I can feel that his aura has been corrupted by evil.”

Lin Fan wasn’t particularly concerned about the treasures at this moment. With the vault ransacked, what could he use for the offering?

At that moment, the treasure spirit floated around Lin Fan. “I am the treasure spirit, formed from the aura of treasures. I can see through all things. I know you need treasures for an offering. Here you go…”

The elderly treasure spirit flew into the air and opened its mouth, spitting out one treasure after another.

“This is all I have left. The rest were taken away,” the treasure spirit said as it continued to produce treasures from its mouth. Lin Fan’s disappointment was somewhat alleviated.

“I must rest now. I hope you succeed. Without treasures, the treasure spirit will dissipate,” the elderly treasure spirit said mournfully, lying down.

Lin Fan looked at the treasure spirit, unsure of what to think. Finally, he sighed. “Brother Feng, let’s hurry.”

“Alright,” Xin Feng nodded, then turned to the treasure spirit. “Treasure Spirit, we’ll be back.”

Outside the main hall, Lin Fan looked at the treasures before him. Each one was priceless, a precious item for any martial artist.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect gathered in the distance, watching Lin Fan at the center, unsure of what he was about to do.

Xin Feng was also puzzled, not knowing what Lin Fan intended to offer.

He knew about offerings—a secret technique akin to exchanging one thing for another.

At that moment, Lin Fan, standing at the center, spoke.

“Offering.”

“The method of summoning the Kunpeng, the physical form of the Kunpeng.”

Lin Fan roared, his aura surging violently, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to tremble.

“Fifteen chains of rules, offering.”

Instantly, fifteen chains of rules were thrown out by Lin Fan. The long chains shimmered with light, each one brimming with immense power.

The chains of rules coiled like dragons, spiraling upward and disappearing into the void.

“Roar…”

A beastly roar echoed through the void.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect all turned pale. The aura descending from the void was overwhelmingly strong, as if some monstrous creature was about to emerge.

Then, a massive head appeared from the void.

What kind of bird was this?

Everyone was shocked. The bird’s beak alone was thousands of feet long, and its head blotted out the sky, covering the entire Nine Heavens Sect.

This was Lin Fan’s first time seeing the Kunpeng, and he was stunned by its grandeur.

But now was not the time for admiration. Only one-third of the Kunpeng’s body had emerged, which was far from enough.

“Innumerable treasures, offering.”

The countless treasures piled on the ground flew into the void. Lin Fan could feel the connection with the unseen presence growing stronger.

“That’s a Star Stone!”

One sharp-eyed disciple exclaimed in shock upon seeing one of the treasures. Star Stones were said to be remnants of stars that had fallen from the sky, containing boundless stellar energy.

“That’s a Heavenly Position Fruit, which only bears fruit once every three hundred years. Consuming it can immediately elevate one to the Minor Heavenly Position realm.”

One dazzling treasure after another disappeared into the void.

The disciples watched in agony. Each treasure was a priceless artifact, but they knew the monster Lin Fan was summoning had a great purpose. They could only suppress their cries of distress in their hearts.

The roar of the Kunpeng grew increasingly intense.

“Whoosh…”

At that moment, it seemed as if the heavens and earth were being torn apart. A pair of pitch-black wings suddenly extended from the enormous rift.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were utterly dumbfounded. The wings were unimaginably vast, stretching as far as the eye could see, covering the entire sky.

“How is this possible…” Lin Fan panicked. Even with so many treasures, the Kunpeng still hadn’t fully emerged.

What should he do?

If this continued, the physical form of the Kunpeng would return due to the time limit.

Xin Feng, watching from the side, was also frantic. He then shouted, “Brother Lin, I have six more chains of rules!”

Xin Feng’s body trembled as six chains of rules flew out. These were the last remnants of power from the elders.

“Brother Lin, these six chains of rules were bestowed upon me by the elders. They are not truly mine, and keeping them would hinder my future development. I offer them to you now.”

Lin Fan glanced at Xin Feng and nodded in gratitude.

“Six chains of rules, offering.”

In an instant, the Kunpeng’s body emerged further.

Almost there… almost there.

Suddenly, a loud cry rang out. The Kunpeng’s body was almost fully manifested, with only the last bit stuck in the rift.

“How is this possible…” Xin Feng stared at the void, completely bewildered. After consuming so many treasures, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

Lin Fan was also at a loss for words. Damn it, who was in charge of this offering? If he found out, he would definitely give them a beating.

Just as everyone was at their wits’ end, Lin Fan gritted his teeth. Screw it, he would go all out.

“Left arm, offering.”

“Crack…”

In an instant, Lin Fan’s left arm shattered, blood splattering everywhere.

When it came to ruthlessness, Lin Fan could swear that no one in the world was more ruthless than him.

“Brother Lin…” Xin Feng was utterly stunned. He never expected Lin Fan would offer his own body. This… this was beyond belief.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were also completely dumbfounded.

“Boom…”

At that moment, the Kunpeng, of unimaginable size, fully emerged.

The magnificent creature floated in the void.

“Brother Feng, let’s go…” Lin Fan roared, flying toward the Kunpeng’s back.

With a single flap of its wings, the Kunpeng soared ninety thousand miles into the sky.

“Regrow the severed limb.”

Lin Fan connected to the Divine Phoenix Tree, preparing to regrow his severed limb. But in that instant, his eyelids twitched. Perhaps he should hold off on regrowing it for now. After being so ruthless to himself, if the sect didn’t offer some compensation, it would truly be unfair.

When it came to playing the victim, no one could outdo him.

Before Xin Feng could finish his sentence, his eyes widened in shock at what he saw.

“Crack…”

Instantly, the two stone doors developed spiderweb-like cracks. With a loud crashing sound, the massive doors shattered into pieces, scattering across the ground.

Perhaps the chain of fifteen rules is enough.

But Lin Fan isn’t entirely sure, as this is the first time he’s using it, and he doesn’t know if it will suffice. However, to be on the safe side, he must make thorough preparations.

“Brother Feng, where is the sect’s treasure vault? Take me there immediately. It’s crucial,” Lin Fan said without hesitation.

Although Xin Feng didn’t know why Brother Lin was asking about the treasure vault, he trusted him implicitly. Without a word, he led Lin Fan to the vault. As they passed by the bodies of their fellow disciples, Xin Feng clenched his fists tightly.

“Junior brothers, I have urgent matters to attend to now. I will return and give you a proper burial.”

“Brother Lin, this is the location of the treasure vault. However, only the sect master can open it. The gate, forged from extraterrestrial stone, is indestructible. Otherwise, no one could…” Before Xin Feng could finish his sentence, he was left speechless by what he saw.

“Crack…”

The two stone gates immediately showed signs of cracking, emitting a shattering sound. With a loud rumble, the gates, made of extraterrestrial stone, instantly crumbled into fragments, scattering across the ground.

“Brother Feng, what were you saying just now?” Lin Fan turned and asked.

“Nothing,” Xin Feng shook his head, dumbfounded.

Lin Fan then entered the treasure vault, which was filled with dazzling treasures—the accumulated wealth of the Nine Heavens Sect over thousands of years. The aura of the treasures had even solidified into a treasure spirit, which now appeared in the form of an elderly man, looking weak as if it had suffered a severe blow.

Lin Fan had never seen a treasure spirit before, but he had read about it in the sect’s ancient texts. Every sect with a rich history would have a treasure spirit formed in its vault, a manifestation of the accumulated aura of various treasures over time. The treasure spirit had only one function: to nurture and preserve the treasures.

As Lin Fan looked around the vault, his expression changed slightly. It seemed as if the vault had been emptied, with only a few weapons and lower-grade treasures remaining.

“Who are you?” the weakened treasure spirit spoke.

“Are you the sect’s treasure spirit?” Xin Feng asked in astonishment, looking at the spirit in the air. “But why is your aura so weak?”

“I sense the aura of those people on you,” the treasure spirit said. “I was injured by the current sect master. He took away a large number of treasures, and I can feel that his aura has been corrupted by evil.”

Lin Fan wasn’t particularly concerned about the treasures at the moment. With the vault plundered, what could he use for the offering?

At that moment, the treasure spirit floated around Lin Fan. “I am the treasure spirit, formed from the aura of treasures. I can see through all things. I know you need treasures for an offering. Here, take these…”

The treasure spirit flew into the air and opened its mouth, spewing out one treasure after another.

“This is all I have left. The rest were taken away,” the treasure spirit said as it continued to produce treasures. Lin Fan’s disappointment was somewhat alleviated.

“I must rest now. I hope you succeed. Without treasures, the treasure spirit will dissipate,” the treasure spirit said with a desolate expression, lying down.

Lin Fan looked at the treasure spirit, unsure of what to think. Finally, he sighed and said, “Brother Feng, let’s hurry.”

“Alright,” Xin Feng nodded, then turned to the treasure spirit. “Treasure Spirit, we’ll be back.”

Outside the main hall, Lin Fan looked at the treasures before him. Each one was priceless, a precious item for any martial artist.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect gathered at a distance, watching their senior brother Lin, unsure of what he was about to do.

Xin Feng was also puzzled, wondering what Brother Lin intended to offer.

He knew about offerings—a secret art, essentially an exchange of one thing for another.

At that moment, Lin Fan, standing at the center, spoke.

“Offering.”

“The method of summoning the Kunpeng, the physical form of the Kunpeng.”

Lin Fan roared, his aura surging, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to tremble.

“Fifteen chains of rules, offering.”

Instantly, fifteen chains of rules were flung out by Lin Fan. The long chains shimmered with light, each one brimming with immense power.

The chains coiled like dragons, spiraling upward and disappearing into the void.

“Roar…”

A beastly roar echoed through the void.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect paled. The aura descending from the void was overwhelmingly powerful, as if some monstrous creature was about to emerge.

Then, a massive head appeared from the void.

What kind of bird is that?

Everyone was shocked. The bird’s beak alone was thousands of feet long, and its head blotted out the sky, covering the entire Nine Heavens Sect.

This was Lin Fan’s first time seeing the Kunpeng, and he was awestruck by its grandeur.

But now was not the time for admiration. Only one-third of the Kunpeng’s body had emerged, which was far from enough.

“Countless treasures, offering.”

The piles of treasures on the ground flew into the void. Lin Fan could feel the connection with the ethereal presence growing stronger.

“That’s a Star Stone!”

One sharp-eyed disciple spotted one of the treasures and was utterly shocked. Star Stones were said to be remnants of stars that had fallen from the sky, containing infinite stellar energy.

“That’s a Celestial Fruit, which only ripens once every three hundred years. Consuming it can immediately elevate one to the Minor Celestial Realm.”

One dazzling treasure after another disappeared into the void.

The disciples watched in agony. Each treasure was a priceless artifact, but they knew the monster summoned by Senior Brother Lin had a significant purpose. They could only suppress their cries of distress in their hearts.

The sound of the Kunpeng grew increasingly intense.

“Whoosh…”

At that moment, it seemed as if the heavens and earth were being torn apart. A pair of pitch-black wings suddenly extended from the enormous rift.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were utterly dumbfounded. The wings were unimaginably vast, stretching endlessly, as if they could cover the entire world.

“How is this possible…” Lin Fan panicked. With so many treasures offered, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

What should he do?

If this continued, the Kunpeng’s physical form would return due to the time limit.

Xin Feng, watching from the side, was also frantic. He then shouted, “Brother Lin, I have six more chains of rules!”

Xin Feng’s body trembled as six chains of rules flew out. This was the last bit of power infused into him by the elders.

“Brother Lin, these six chains of rules were given to me by the elders. They don’t truly belong to me, and keeping them would hinder my future development. I offer them to you now.”

Lin Fan glanced at Xin Feng and nodded in gratitude.

“Six chains of rules, offering.”

In an instant, another large portion of the Kunpeng’s body emerged.

Almost there… almost there.

Suddenly, a loud cry rang out. The Kunpeng’s body was almost fully out, with only the last bit stuck in the rift.

“How is this possible…” Xin Feng stared at the void, completely bewildered. After offering so many treasures, why couldn’t the entire Kunpeng be summoned?

Lin Fan was also at a loss. Damn it, who’s in charge of this offering? If I find out, I’ll beat them to a pulp.

Just as everyone was at their wits’ end, Lin Fan gritted his teeth. Screw it, I’ll go all in.

“Left arm, offering.”

Crack…

In an instant, Lin Fan’s left arm shattered, blood splattering everywhere.

Who’s more ruthless than me? Lin Fan could swear that no one in this world was more ruthless than himself.

“Brother Lin…” Xin Feng was utterly stunned. He never expected Brother Lin would offer his own body. This… this…

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were also completely dumbfounded.

“Boom…”

At that moment, the unimaginably massive Kunpeng fully emerged.

The magnificent creature floated in the void.

“Brother Feng, let’s go…” Lin Fan roared, flying toward the Kunpeng’s back.

With a single flap of its wings, the Kunpeng soared ninety thousand miles into the sky.

“Regrow the severed limb.”

Lin Fan connected to the Phoenix Divine Tree, preparing to regrow his severed limb. But in that instant, his eyelids twitched. Maybe I shouldn’t regrow it just yet. After being so ruthless to myself, if the sect doesn’t compensate me, it would be truly unfair.

Who can outdo me in playing the victim?

“Nothing,” Xin Feng muttered blankly, shaking his head.

At this moment, Lin Fan stepped into the vault. Inside, radiant treasures gleamed with dazzling light—an accumulation of thousands of years of heritage from the Jiuxiao Sect. The treasure energy had even condensed into physical forms, creating a Treasure Spirit.

The Treasure Spirit appeared as an old man, but his aura was weak, as if he had suffered a grave injury.

Though Lin Fan had never seen a Treasure Spirit before, he had read about them in ancient sect records.

Every sect with deep heritage would eventually give rise to a Treasure Spirit deep within its vaults. These spirits were formed from the accumulated essence of countless treasures over long periods. Their sole purpose was to nurture and enhance the treasures within.

Now, as Lin Fan looked around the vault, his expression subtly changed. It seemed as if someone had already looted the place. Only a few weapons and lower-grade treasures remained.

“Who are you?” the weakened Treasure Spirit finally spoke.

“You are the sect’s Treasure Spirit?” Xin Feng stared at the spirit in the air, surprised. “But why is your aura like this?”

“I sense their auras on you,” the Treasure Spirit replied. “I was gravely injured by the current Sect Leader. He took away a large portion of the treasures. I can feel that his aura has been corrupted by something evil.”

At this moment, Lin Fan wasn’t particularly concerned about the Treasure Spirit. With the vault nearly emptied, what would he use for the ritual offering?

As if sensing his thoughts, the Treasure Spirit floated around Lin Fan.

“I am the Treasure Spirit, formed from treasure essence. I can see through all things. I know what you need. Take these…”

Suddenly, the Treasure Spirit rose into the air and opened his mouth. One after another, treasures poured out.

“This is all I have left. The rest were taken,” the Treasure Spirit said as treasures flew from his mouth. Lin Fan’s heart, previously heavy with disappointment, felt some relief.

“I must rest now. I hope you succeed. Without treasures, the Treasure Spirit will eventually fade away,” the old Treasure Spirit said with a touch of sadness before curling up in a corner.

Perhaps fifteen chains of rules are enough.

But Lin Fan isn’t entirely sure, as this is the first time he’s using them, and he doesn’t know if they’ll suffice. However, to be on the safe side, he must make thorough preparations.

“Brother Feng, where is the sect’s treasure vault? Take me there immediately, it’s crucial,” Lin Fan said promptly.

Although Xin Feng didn’t know why Brother Lin was asking about the treasure vault, he trusted him and led him there without hesitation. As they passed by the bodies of their junior brothers, Xin Feng clenched his fists.

“Junior brothers, I have urgent matters to attend to now. I will properly bury you when I return.”

“Brother Lin, this is the location of the treasure vault, but only the sect leader can open it. The gate made of extraterrestrial stone is indestructible, otherwise…” Before Xin Feng could finish, he was left speechless by what he saw.

“Crack…”

The two stone gates immediately showed signs of cracking, emitting a shattering sound. With a loud boom, the gates made of extraterrestrial stone instantly shattered into pieces, scattering on the ground.

“Brother Feng, what were you saying just now?” Lin Fan turned and asked.

“Nothing,” Xin Feng shook his head numbly.

Lin Fan then entered the treasure vault, which was filled with dazzling treasures, the accumulated wealth of the Nine Heavens Sect over thousands of years. The treasure aura had even solidified into a treasure spirit.

The treasure spirit, in the form of an old man, appeared weak, as if it had suffered a severe blow.

Lin Fan had never seen a treasure spirit before, but it was recorded in the sect’s ancient texts.

Every sect with a rich heritage would form a treasure spirit in its vault, created from the treasure aura emitted by various treasures over a long period. The treasure spirit had only one function: to nurture various treasures.

Looking around the vault, Lin Fan’s expression changed slightly. The vault seemed to have been emptied.

Only some weapons and lower-grade treasures remained.

“Who are you?” the weak treasure spirit spoke.

“Are you the sect’s treasure spirit?” Xin Feng asked in astonishment, looking at the spirit in the void. “But why is your aura so weak?”

“I sense the aura of those people on you,” the treasure spirit said. “I was injured by the current sect leader. He took away a large number of treasures. I can feel that his aura has been corrupted by evil.”

Lin Fan wasn’t too concerned about the treasures now. With the vault plundered, what could he use for the offering?

At that moment, the treasure spirit hovered around Lin Fan. “I am the treasure spirit, formed from treasure aura. I can see through all things. I know you need treasures for an offering. Here…”

The treasure spirit flew into the air and opened its mouth, spewing out various treasures.

“This is all I have left. The rest were taken away.” As treasures poured out of the treasure spirit’s mouth, Lin Fan’s disappointment eased.

“I must rest now. I hope you succeed. Without treasures, the treasure spirit will dissipate.” The treasure spirit looked desolate, lying there.

Lin Fan looked at the treasure spirit, unsure of what to think, and finally sighed. “Brother Feng, let’s hurry.”

“Yes,” Xin Feng nodded, then turned to the treasure spirit. “Treasure spirit, we’ll be back.”

Outside the hall, Lin Fan looked at the treasures before him. Each one was priceless, a precious item for any martial artist.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect gathered in the distance, watching Brother Lin at the center, wondering what he was about to do.

Xin Feng was also puzzled, unsure of what Brother Lin intended to offer.

He knew about offerings—a secret technique equivalent to exchanging one thing for another.

Then, Lin Fan, standing at the center, spoke.

“Offering.”

“The method of summoning the Kunpeng, the physical form of the Kunpeng.”

Lin Fan roared, his aura surging, causing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth to tremble.

“Fifteen chains of rules, offering.”

Instantly, fifteen chains of rules were thrown out by Lin Fan, their long chains glowing, each filled with immense power.

The chains of rules coiled like dragons, spiraling into the void.

“Roar…”

A beast’s roar echoed through the void.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were all shocked. The aura descending from the void was overwhelmingly strong, as if some monster was about to emerge.

Then, a massive head appeared from the void.

What kind of bird was this?

Everyone was stunned. The bird’s beak alone was thousands of feet long, and its head covered the sky, enveloping the entire Nine Heavens Sect.

Lin Fan, seeing the Kunpeng for the first time, was also awestruck by its grandeur.

But now was not the time for admiration. Only one-third of the Kunpeng’s body had emerged, which was far from enough.

“Countless treasures, offering.”

The piles of treasures on the ground flew into the void. Lin Fan could feel the connection with the ethereal presence growing stronger.

“That’s Star Stone.”

A sharp-eyed disciple recognized one of the treasures and was shocked. Star Stone was said to be a star from the heavens that had fallen and turned into stone, containing infinite stellar energy.

“That’s Heavenly Position Fruit, which takes three hundred years to bear. Consuming it can immediately grant the Small Heavenly Position realm.”

One dazzling treasure after another disappeared into the void.

The disciples felt a pang of heartache. Each treasure was a priceless artifact, but they knew the monster Brother Lin had summoned had a great purpose, so they could only suppress their cries of distress.

The Kunpeng’s roar grew louder.

“Whoosh…”

At that moment, the heavens and earth seemed to be torn apart as a pair of dark wings stretched out from the enormous crack.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were utterly dumbfounded. The wings were unimaginably vast, covering the entire sky.

“How is this possible…” Lin Fan panicked. With so many treasures, the Kunpeng still hadn’t fully emerged.

What to do?

If they waited any longer, the Kunpeng’s physical form would return due to the time limit.

Xin Feng, watching from the side, was also frantic and shouted.

“Brother Lin, I have six more chains of rules.” Xin Feng’s body trembled, and six chains of rules flew out. This was the last power of the elders.

“Brother Lin, these six chains of rules were imparted to me by the elders. Keeping them would hinder my future development, so I offer them to you.”

Lin Fan glanced at Xin Feng and nodded gratefully.

“Six chains of rules, offering.”

In an instant, the Kunpeng’s body emerged further.

Almost there… almost there.

Suddenly, a cry rang out. The Kunpeng’s body was almost fully out, with only a small part still stuck in the crack.

“How is this possible…” Xin Feng looked at the void, completely baffled. With so many treasures consumed, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

Lin Fan was also utterly speechless. Damn it, who’s in charge of this offering? If I find out, I’ll beat the hell out of you.

Just as everyone was at a loss, Lin Fan gritted his teeth. Damn it, I’ll go all in.

“Left arm, offering.”

Crack…

In an instant, Lin Fan’s left arm shattered, blood splattering.

Who dares to be more ruthless than me? Lin Fan could swear that no one in the world was more ruthless than himself.

“Brother Lin…” Xin Feng was completely stunned. He never expected Brother Lin to offer his own body. This… this.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were also utterly shocked.

“Boom…”

At that moment, the unimaginably massive Kunpeng fully emerged.

The magnificent creature floated in the void.

“Brother Feng, let’s go…” Lin Fan roared, flying towards the Kunpeng’s back.

With a flap of its wings, it soared ninety thousand miles.

“Regrow the severed limb.”

Lin Fan connected to the Phoenix Divine Tree, preparing to regrow his severed limb. But in an instant, his eyelids twitched. Maybe I shouldn’t regrow it yet. After being so ruthless to myself, if the sect doesn’t compensate me, it would be too unfair.

Who can outdo me in playing the victim?

“Understood,” Xin Feng nodded, then turned to the Treasure Spirit. “Treasure Spirit Elder, wait for our return.”

Outside the hall, Lin Fan gazed at the treasures before him. Each one was priceless, treasures that any martial cultivator would covet.

Disciples of Jiuxiao Sect gathered in the distance, watching their senior brother Lin with curiosity, wondering what he was about to do.

Xin Feng, too, was puzzled, unsure of what Lin Fan intended to offer.

He knew of offerings—ancient secret techniques akin to trading treasures for power.

At that moment, Lin Fan, standing at the center, spoke.

“Offering!”

“The Art of Kunpeng’s Descent—the physical manifestation of Kunpeng!”

With a roar, Lin Fan’s aura surged violently, shaking the very essence of the heavens and earth.

“Fifteen chains of rules—offer them!”

In an instant, fifteen chains of rules flew from Lin Fan’s body. Each chain shimmered with radiant light, exuding immense power.

The chains coiled like dragons ascending to the heavens, vanishing into the void above.

“Roar…”

A beast-like roar echoed through the sky.

The disciples of Jiuxiao Sect paled. The aura descending from the rift in the void was overwhelmingly powerful—as if a monstrous being was about to emerge.

Then, a massive head appeared from the rift.

What kind of bird was this?

Everyone gasped in horror. The bird’s beak alone stretched thousands of feet, its head blotting out the sky, covering the entire Jiuxiao Sect.

Even Lin Fan, seeing the Kunpeng for the first time, was stunned by its majestic form.

But this was no time for admiration. Only a third of the Kunpeng’s body had emerged—far from enough.

“Countless treasures—offer them!”

The treasures scattered on the ground soared into the sky. Lin Fan could feel his connection to the mysterious presence growing stronger.

“That’s a Star Stone!”

One sharp-eyed disciple cried out in shock. The Star Stone was said to be a fragment of a fallen star from the cosmos, containing boundless stellar energy.

“That’s a Heaven Fruit! It takes three hundred years to ripen, and consuming it instantly grants one the Small Heaven Realm!”

Treasure after dazzling treasure vanished into the void.

The disciples watched in anguish. Each treasure was invaluable, yet they knew the monstrous creature summoned by Senior Lin must serve a vital purpose. They could only suppress their cries of protest deep within their hearts.

The Kunpeng’s presence grew stronger.

“Rip…”

Suddenly, the sky itself seemed to tear apart. A pair of pitch-black wings emerged from the vast rift, stretching out violently.

The disciples of Jiuxiao Sect were completely stunned. The wings stretched impossibly wide, seemingly covering the entire sky.

“How is this possible…” Lin Fan’s heart sank. Despite offering so many treasures, the Kunpeng still hadn’t fully manifested.

What should he do?

If this continued, the Kunpeng’s physical form would retreat due to the time limit.

Xin Feng, watching helplessly, grew desperate and shouted.

Fifteen chains of rules might be enough.

But Lin Fan wasn’t entirely sure, as this was the first time he was using them, and he didn’t know if they would suffice. However, to be on the safe side, he had to be fully prepared.

“Brother Feng, where is the sect’s treasure vault? Take me there immediately, it’s crucial,” Lin Fan said without hesitation.

Although Xin Feng didn’t know why Brother Lin was asking about the treasure vault, he trusted him implicitly. Without a word, he led Lin Fan to the vault. As they passed by the bodies of their junior disciples, Xin Feng clenched his fists tightly.

“Junior brothers, I have urgent matters to attend to now. I will come back and give you a proper burial.”

“Brother Lin, this is the location of the treasure vault. However, only the sect leader can open it. The gate, forged from extraterrestrial stone, is indestructible. Otherwise, no one could…” Before Xin Feng could finish his sentence, he was left speechless by what he saw.

“Crack…”

The two stone gates immediately showed signs of cracking, emitting a shattering sound. With a loud boom, the gates made of extraterrestrial stone instantly crumbled into fragments, scattering across the ground.

“Brother Feng, what were you saying just now?” Lin Fan turned and asked.

“Nothing,” Xin Feng shook his head, dumbfounded.

Lin Fan then entered the treasure vault. Inside, the air was filled with the glow of precious treasures, the accumulated wealth of the Nine Heavens Sect over thousands of years. The aura of the treasures had even solidified into a treasure spirit.

The treasure spirit, in the form of an old man, appeared weak, as if it had suffered a severe blow.

Lin Fan had never seen a treasure spirit before, but he had read about it in the sect’s ancient texts.

Every sect with a rich history would have a treasure spirit formed in its vault. It was the result of the aura emitted by various treasures over a long period of time. The treasure spirit had only one function: to nurture and preserve the treasures.

As Lin Fan looked around the vault, his expression changed slightly. The vault seemed to have been emptied.

Only a few weapons and some lower-grade treasures remained.

“Who are you?” the weakened treasure spirit spoke.

“Are you the sect’s treasure spirit?” Xin Feng asked, astonished as he looked at the spirit in the void. “But why is your aura so weak?”

“I sense the aura of those people on you,” the treasure spirit said. “I was injured by the current sect leader. He took away a large number of treasures. I can feel that his aura has been corrupted by evil.”

At this moment, Lin Fan wasn’t too concerned about the treasures. With the vault ransacked, what could he use for the offering?

The treasure spirit then hovered around Lin Fan. “I am the treasure spirit, formed from the aura of treasures. I can see through all things. I know you need treasures for an offering. Here, take these…”

At that moment, the treasure spirit flew into the air and opened its mouth, spitting out one treasure after another.

“This is all I have left. The rest were taken away.” As the treasures poured out from the treasure spirit’s mouth, Lin Fan’s disappointment was somewhat alleviated.

“I must rest now. I hope you succeed. Without treasures, the treasure spirit will dissipate.” The treasure spirit looked desolate as it lay there.

Lin Fan looked at the treasure spirit, unsure of what to think. Finally, he sighed. “Brother Feng, let’s hurry.”

“Alright,” Xin Feng nodded, then turned to the treasure spirit. “Treasure Spirit, we’ll be back.”

Outside the main hall, Lin Fan looked at the treasures before him. Each one was priceless, a precious item for any martial artist.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect gathered at a distance, watching Senior Brother Lin at the center, unsure of what he was about to do.

Xin Feng was also puzzled, not knowing what Brother Lin intended to offer.

He knew about offerings—a secret technique, essentially an exchange of items.

At that moment, Lin Fan, standing at the center, spoke.

“Offering.”

“The method of summoning the Kunpeng, the physical form of the Kunpeng.”

Lin Fan roared, his aura surging violently, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to tremble.

“Fifteen chains of rules, offering.”

Instantly, the fifteen chains of rules were thrown out by Lin Fan. The long chains shimmered with light, each one brimming with immense power.

The chains of rules coiled like dragons, spiraling upward and disappearing into the void.

“Roar…”

The sound of a beast echoed through the void.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect all turned pale. The aura descending from the void was overwhelmingly strong, as if some monstrous creature was about to emerge.

Then, a massive head appeared from the void.

What kind of bird was this?

Everyone was shocked. The bird’s beak alone was thousands of feet long, and its head blotted out the sky, covering the entire Nine Heavens Sect.

This was Lin Fan’s first time seeing the Kunpeng, and he was stunned by its grandeur.

But now was not the time for admiration. Only one-third of the Kunpeng’s body had emerged, which was far from enough.

“Countless treasures, offering.”

The piles of treasures on the ground flew into the void. Lin Fan could feel the connection with the ethereal existence growing stronger.

“That’s Starstone!”

A sharp-eyed disciple spotted one of the treasures and was utterly shocked. Starstone was said to be a fallen star from the heavens, containing boundless stellar energy.

“That’s the Celestial Fruit, which only bears fruit once every three hundred years. Consuming it allows one to immediately attain the Minor Celestial Realm.”

One dazzling treasure after another disappeared into the void.

The disciples couldn’t help but feel heartache. Each of those treasures was a priceless artifact. But they knew the monster summoned by Senior Brother Lin had a significant purpose, so they could only suppress their cries of distress.

The sound of the Kunpeng grew increasingly intense.

“Whoosh…”

At that moment, the heavens and earth seemed to be torn apart as a pair of pitch-black wings suddenly extended from the massive rift.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were completely dumbfounded. The wings were unimaginably vast, stretching as far as the eye could see, as if they covered the entire sky.

“How is this possible…” Lin Fan panicked. With so many treasures offered, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

What should he do?

If they waited any longer, the Kunpeng’s physical form would return due to the time limit.

Xin Feng, watching from the side, was also frantic. He then shouted, “Brother Lin, I have six more chains of rules!”

Xin Feng’s body trembled as six chains of rules flew out. These were the last remnants of power from the elders.

“Brother Lin, these six chains of rules were bestowed upon me by the elders. Since they are not truly mine and could hinder my future development, I offer them to you.”

Lin Fan glanced at Xin Feng and nodded in gratitude.

“Six chains of rules, offering.”

In an instant, a larger portion of the Kunpeng’s body emerged.

Almost there… almost there.

Suddenly, a loud cry rang out. The Kunpeng’s body was almost fully out, with only the last bit stuck in the rift.

“How is this possible…” Xin Feng stared at the void, completely baffled. After offering so many treasures, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

Lin Fan was also at a loss for words. Damn it, who’s in charge of this offering? If I find out, I’ll beat them to a pulp.

Just as everyone was at their wits’ end, Lin Fan gritted his teeth. Screw it, I’ll go all in.

“Left arm, offering.”

Crack…

In an instant, Lin Fan’s left arm shattered, blood splattering everywhere.

When it comes to ruthlessness, Lin Fan could swear no one in the world was more ruthless than him.

“Brother Lin…” Xin Feng was utterly stunned. He never expected Brother Lin would offer his own body. This… this…

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were also completely dumbfounded.

“Boom…”

At that moment, the Kunpeng, of unimaginable size, fully emerged.

The magnificent creature floated in the void.

“Brother Feng, let’s go…” Lin Fan roared, flying toward the Kunpeng’s back.

With a single flap of its wings, the Kunpeng soared ninety thousand miles into the sky.

“Limb regeneration.”

Lin Fan connected to the Divine Phoenix Tree, preparing to regenerate his lost limb. But in that instant, his eyelids twitched. Maybe I shouldn’t regenerate it just yet. After being so ruthless, if the sect doesn’t compensate me, it would really be unfair.

When it comes to playing the victim, no one does it better than me.

Perhaps fifteen chains of rules are enough.

But Lin Fan couldn’t be entirely sure, as this was the first time he was using them, and he wasn’t certain if they would suffice. However, to be on the safe side, he had to make thorough preparations.

“Brother Feng, where is the sect’s treasure vault? Take me there immediately. It’s crucial,” Lin Fan said promptly.

Although Xin Feng didn’t know why Brother Lin was asking about the treasure vault, he trusted him implicitly. Without hesitation, he led Lin Fan to the vault. As they passed by the bodies of their fellow disciples, Xin Feng clenched his fists tightly.

“Brothers, I have urgent matters to attend to now. I will return and give you a proper burial.”

“Brother Lin, this is the location of the treasure vault. However, only the sect leader can open it. The gate, forged from extraterrestrial stone, is indestructible. Otherwise, no one could…” Before Xin Feng could finish his sentence, he was left speechless by what he saw.

“Crack…”

The two stone gates immediately showed signs of cracking, emitting a shattering sound. With a loud boom, the gates made of extraterrestrial stone instantly crumbled into fragments, scattering across the ground.

“Brother Feng, what were you saying just now?” Lin Fan turned and asked.

“Nothing,” Xin Feng shook his head, dumbfounded.

Lin Fan then entered the treasure vault. Inside, the air was filled with the aura of precious treasures, the accumulated wealth of the Nine Heavens Sect over thousands of years. The treasure aura had even condensed into a tangible form, creating a treasure spirit.

The treasure spirit, appearing as an elderly man, seemed weak, as if it had suffered a severe blow.

Lin Fan had never seen a treasure spirit before, but he had read about it in the sect’s ancient texts.

Every sect with a rich history would have a treasure spirit formed within its vault. It was the result of the treasure aura emitted by various treasures over a long period. The treasure spirit had only one function: to nurture and preserve the treasures.

Looking around the vault, Lin Fan’s expression changed slightly. It seemed as if the vault had been emptied.

Only some weapons and lower-grade treasures remained.

“Who are you?” the weakened treasure spirit spoke.

“Are you the sect’s treasure spirit?” Xin Feng asked, looking at the spirit in astonishment. “But why is your aura so weak?”

“I sense the aura of those people on you,” the treasure spirit said. “I was injured by the current sect leader. He took away a large number of treasures. I can feel that his aura has been tainted by evil.”

Lin Fan wasn’t too concerned about the treasures at the moment. With the vault emptied, what could he use for the offering?

At that moment, the treasure spirit hovered around Lin Fan. “I am the treasure spirit, formed from the aura of treasures. I can see through all things. I know you need treasures for an offering. Here, take these…”

The treasure spirit flew into the air and opened its mouth, spewing out various treasures.

“This is all I have left. The rest were taken away,” the treasure spirit said as it continued to expel treasures. Lin Fan’s disappointment was somewhat alleviated.

“I must rest now. I hope you succeed. Without treasures, the treasure spirit will dissipate,” the elderly treasure spirit said with a despondent expression, lying down.

Lin Fan looked at the treasure spirit, unsure of what to think. Finally, he sighed, “Brother Feng, let’s hurry.”

“Alright,” Xin Feng nodded, then turned to the treasure spirit. “Elder Treasure Spirit, we will return.”

Outside the main hall, Lin Fan looked at the treasures before him. Each one was priceless, a precious item for any martial artist.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect gathered at a distance, watching Brother Lin at the center, unsure of what he was about to do.

Xin Feng was also puzzled, not knowing what Brother Lin intended to offer.

He knew about offerings—a secret technique equivalent to exchanging one thing for another.

At that moment, Lin Fan, standing at the center, spoke.

“Offering.”

“The method of summoning the Kunpeng, the physical form of the Kunpeng.”

Lin Fan roared, his aura surging violently, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to tremble.

“Fifteen chains of rules, offering.”

Instantly, fifteen chains of rules were flung out by Lin Fan. The long chains shimmered with light, each one brimming with immense power.

The chains of rules coiled like dragons, spiraling upward and disappearing into the void.

“Roar…”

A beastly roar echoed through the void.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect all turned pale. The aura descending from the void was overwhelmingly strong, as if some monstrous creature was about to emerge.

Then, a massive head appeared from the void.

What kind of bird was this?

Everyone was shocked. The bird’s beak alone was thousands of feet long, and its head blotted out the sky, covering the entire Nine Heavens Sect.

This was Lin Fan’s first time seeing the Kunpeng, and he was stunned by its grandeur.

But now was not the time for admiration. Only one-third of the Kunpeng’s body had emerged, which was far from enough.

“Innumerable treasures, offering.”

The countless treasures piled on the ground flew into the void. Lin Fan could feel the connection with the unseen presence growing stronger.

“That’s a Star Stone.”

A sharp-eyed disciple spotted one of the treasures and was utterly shocked. The Star Stone was said to be a star from the heavens that had fallen and turned into stone, containing infinite stellar energy.

“That’s a Heavenly Position Fruit, which only bears fruit once every three hundred years. Consuming it can immediately elevate one to the Minor Heavenly Position realm.”

One dazzling treasure after another disappeared into the void.

The disciples couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache. Each of these treasures was a priceless artifact. But they knew the monster Brother Lin had summoned had a significant purpose, so they could only suppress their cries of dismay.

The sound of the Kunpeng grew increasingly intense.

“Whoosh…”

At that moment, it seemed as if the heavens and earth were being torn apart. A pair of pitch-black wings suddenly extended from the enormous rift.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were utterly dumbfounded. The wings were unimaginably vast, stretching endlessly, as if they could cover the entire sky.

“How is this possible…” Lin Fan panicked. With so many treasures offered, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

What should he do?

If they waited any longer, the Kunpeng’s physical form would return due to the time limit.

Xin Feng, watching from the side, was also frantic. He then shouted, “Brother Lin, I have six more chains of rules.” Xin Feng’s body trembled, and six chains of rules flew out. These were the last remnants of power from the elders.

“Brother Lin, these six chains of rules were imparted to me by the elders. Keeping them is not beneficial for my future development, so I offer them to you.”

Lin Fan glanced at Xin Feng and nodded gratefully.

“Six chains of rules, offering.”

In an instant, a larger portion of the Kunpeng’s body emerged.

Almost there… almost there.

Suddenly, a loud cry rang out. The Kunpeng’s body was almost fully out, with only the last bit stuck in the rift.

“How is this possible…” Xin Feng stared at the void, completely bewildered. How could the Kunpeng not be fully summoned after so many treasures were offered?

Lin Fan was also at a loss. Damn it, who’s in charge of this offering? If I find out, I’ll beat them up.

Just as everyone was at their wits’ end, Lin Fan gritted his teeth. Screw it, I’ll go all in.

“Left arm, offering.”

Crack…

In an instant, Lin Fan’s left arm shattered, blood splattering everywhere.

Who’s more ruthless than me? Lin Fan could swear, no one in this world is more ruthless than I am.

“Brother Lin…” Xin Feng was utterly stunned. He never expected Brother Lin would offer his own body. This… this…

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were also completely dumbfounded.

“Boom…”

At that moment, the unimaginably vast Kunpeng fully appeared.

The magnificent creature floated in the void.

“Brother Feng, let’s go…” Lin Fan roared, flying towards the Kunpeng’s back.

With a single flap of its wings, it soared ninety thousand miles into the sky.

“Regrow the severed limb.”

Lin Fan connected with the Divine Phoenix Tree, preparing to regrow his severed limb. But in that instant, his eyelids twitched. Maybe I shouldn’t regrow it just yet. After being so ruthless to myself, if the sect doesn’t compensate me, it would be truly unfair.

Who can outdo me in playing the victim?

Lin Fan looked at Xin Feng and nodded gratefully.

“Six chains of rules—offer them!”

In an instant, a large portion of the Kunpeng’s body emerged.

Almost there… almost there.

A piercing cry rang out. The Kunpeng’s body was nearly fully manifested, with only the last sliver still stuck in the rift.

“How is this possible…” Xin Feng stared in disbelief. After offering so many treasures, it still hadn’t fully emerged.

Lin Fan was equally stunned, cursing under his breath. If he ever found out who sabotaged the ritual, he’d personally beat the hell out of them.

As everyone stood helpless, Lin Fan gritted his teeth.

“Fine—I’ll go all out.”

“Left arm—offer it!”

Snap!

In an instant, Lin Fan’s left arm shattered, blood spraying everywhere.

When it came to ruthlessness, Lin Fan could swear no one could match him.

Perhaps fifteen chains of rules are enough.

But Lin Fan isn’t entirely sure, as this is the first time he’s using them, and he doesn’t know if they’ll suffice. However, to be on the safe side, he must make thorough preparations.

“Brother Feng, where is the sect’s treasure vault? Take me there immediately. It’s crucial,” Lin Fan said without hesitation.

Although Xin Feng didn’t know why Brother Lin wanted to go to the treasure vault, he trusted him implicitly. Without a word, he led Lin Fan to the vault. As they passed by the bodies of their junior brothers, Xin Feng clenched his fists tightly.

“Junior brothers, I have urgent matters to attend to now. I will properly bury you when I return.”

“Brother Lin, this is the location of the treasure vault. However, only the sect leader can open it. The gate, forged from celestial stone, is indestructible. Otherwise, no one could…” Before Xin Feng could finish, he was left speechless by what he saw.

“Crack…”

The two stone gates immediately showed signs of cracking, emitting a shattering sound. With a loud boom, the gates, made of celestial stone, instantly shattered into fragments, scattering across the ground.

“Brother Feng, what were you saying just now?” Lin Fan turned and asked.

“Nothing,” Xin Feng replied, shaking his head in a daze.

Lin Fan then entered the treasure vault, which was filled with dazzling treasures. This was the accumulated wealth of the Nine Heavens Sect over thousands of years. The aura of the treasures had even solidified into a treasure spirit.

The treasure spirit, in the form of an elderly man, appeared weak, as if it had suffered a severe blow.

Lin Fan had never seen a treasure spirit before, but it was recorded in the sect’s ancient texts.

Every sect with a rich history would form a treasure spirit in its vault. The spirit was a manifestation of the aura emitted by various treasures over a long period. The treasure spirit had only one function: to nurture and preserve the treasures.

As Lin Fan looked around the vault, his expression changed slightly. The vault seemed to have been emptied.

Only some weapons and lower-grade treasures remained.

“Who are you?” the weakened treasure spirit asked.

“Are you the sect’s treasure spirit?” Xin Feng asked, looking at the spirit in astonishment. “But why is your aura so weak?”

“I sense the aura of those people on you,” the treasure spirit said. “I was injured by the current sect leader. He took away a large number of treasures. I can feel that his aura has been corrupted by evil.”

Lin Fan wasn’t particularly concerned about the treasures at the moment. With the vault plundered, what could he use for the offering?

At that moment, the treasure spirit hovered around Lin Fan. “I am the treasure spirit, formed from the aura of treasures. I can see through all things. I know you need treasures for an offering. Here you go…”

The elderly treasure spirit flew into the air and opened its mouth, spitting out one treasure after another.

“This is all I have left. The rest were taken away,” the treasure spirit said as various treasures poured from its mouth. Lin Fan’s disappointment was somewhat alleviated.

“I must rest now. I hope you succeed. Without treasures, the treasure spirit will dissipate,” the elderly treasure spirit said mournfully, lying down.

Lin Fan looked at the treasure spirit, unsure of what to think. Finally, he sighed. “Brother Feng, let’s hurry.”

“Alright,” Xin Feng nodded, then turned to the treasure spirit. “Treasure Spirit, we’ll be back.”

Outside the hall, Lin Fan looked at the treasures before him. Each one was priceless, a precious item for any martial artist.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect gathered in the distance, watching Brother Lin at the center, wondering what he was about to do.

Xin Feng was also puzzled, unsure of what Brother Lin intended to offer.

He knew about offerings—a secret technique akin to exchanging one thing for another.

At that moment, Lin Fan, standing at the center, spoke.

“Offering.”

“The method of summoning the Kunpeng, the physical form of the Kunpeng.”

Lin Fan roared, his aura surging, causing the primal energy between heaven and earth to tremble.

“Fifteen chains of rules, offering.”

Instantly, fifteen chains of rules were flung out by Lin Fan. The long chains shimmered with light, each one brimming with immense power.

The chains of rules coiled like dragons, spiraling upward and disappearing into the void.

“Roar…”

A beastly roar echoed through the void.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect all turned pale. The aura descending from the void rift was overwhelmingly strong, as if some monstrous creature was about to emerge.

Then, a massive head appeared from the void rift.

What kind of bird was this?

Everyone was shocked. Just the bird’s beak was thousands of feet long, and its head blotted out the sky, covering the entire Nine Heavens Sect.

This was Lin Fan’s first time seeing the Kunpeng, and he was stunned by its grandeur.

But now was not the time for admiration. Only a third of the Kunpeng’s body had emerged, which was far from enough.

“Countless treasures, offering.”

The piles of treasures on the ground flew into the void. Lin Fan could feel the connection with the unseen presence growing stronger.

“That’s Starstone!”

A sharp-eyed disciple spotted one of the treasures and was utterly shocked. Starstone was said to be a fallen star from the heavens, containing boundless stellar energy.

“That’s the Heavenly Position Fruit, which takes three hundred years to bear. Consuming it can immediately elevate one to the Minor Heavenly Position realm.”

One dazzling treasure after another disappeared into the void.

The disciples watched in anguish. Each treasure was a priceless artifact, but they knew the monster Brother Lin had summoned served a greater purpose. They could only suppress their cries of pain in their hearts.

The Kunpeng’s roar grew increasingly intense.

“Whoosh…”

At that moment, the heavens and earth seemed to be torn apart. A pair of pitch-black wings stretched out from the enormous rift.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were completely dumbfounded. The wings were unimaginably vast, stretching as far as the eye could see, covering the entire sky.

“How is this possible…” Lin Fan panicked. With so many treasures offered, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

What should he do?

If he waited any longer, the Kunpeng’s physical form would return due to the time limit.

Xin Feng, watching from the side, was also frantic. He then shouted, “Brother Lin, I have six more chains of rules!”

Xin Feng’s body trembled as six chains of rules flew out. This was the last bit of power the elders had infused into him.

“Brother Lin, these six chains of rules were given to me by the elders. They’re not truly mine, and they could hinder my future development. I offer them to you.”

Lin Fan glanced at Xin Feng and nodded gratefully.

“Six chains of rules, offering.”

In an instant, another large portion of the Kunpeng’s body emerged.

Almost there… almost there.

Suddenly, a loud cry rang out. The Kunpeng’s body was almost fully out, with only the last bit stuck in the rift.

“How is this possible…” Xin Feng stared at the void, completely baffled. After offering so many treasures, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

Lin Fan was utterly speechless. Damn it, who’s in charge of this offering? If I find out, I’ll beat you to a pulp.

Just as everyone was at a loss, Lin Fan gritted his teeth. Screw it, I’ll go all in.

“Left arm, offering.”

Crack…

In an instant, Lin Fan’s left arm shattered, blood splattering everywhere.

Who’s more ruthless than me? Lin Fan could swear no one in the world was as ruthless as he was.

“Brother Lin…” Xin Feng was completely stunned. He never expected Brother Lin would offer his own body. This… this…

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were also utterly dumbfounded.

“Boom…”

At that moment, the Kunpeng, of unimaginable size, fully emerged.

The magnificent creature floated in the void.

“Brother Feng, let’s go…” Lin Fan roared, flying toward the Kunpeng’s back.

With a flap of its wings, the Kunpeng soared ninety thousand miles into the sky.

“Limb regeneration.”

Lin Fan connected to the Divine Phoenix Tree, preparing to regenerate his arm. But in that instant, his eyelids twitched. Maybe I shouldn’t regenerate it just yet. After being so ruthless to myself, if the sect doesn’t compensate me, it would be truly unfair.

Who can outdo me in playing the victim?

The disciples of Jiuxiao Sect were equally stunned.

“Boom…”

At that moment, the colossal Kunpeng fully emerged from the void.

A majestic creature, floating in the sky.

Perhaps fifteen chains of rules are enough.

But Lin Fan isn’t entirely sure, as this is the first time he’s using them, and he doesn’t know if they’ll suffice. However, to be on the safe side, he must make thorough preparations.

“Brother Feng, where is the sect’s treasure vault? Take me there immediately, it’s crucial,” Lin Fan said promptly.

Although Xin Feng didn’t know why Brother Lin was asking about the treasure vault, he trusted him implicitly. Without hesitation, he led Lin Fan to the vault. As they passed by the bodies of their fellow disciples, Xin Feng clenched his fists.

“Brothers, I have urgent matters to attend to now. I will ensure you are properly laid to rest upon my return.”

“Brother Lin, this is the location of the treasure vault. However, only the sect leader can open it. The gate, forged from celestial stone, is indestructible. Otherwise, no one could…” Before Xin Feng could finish, he was left speechless by what he saw.

“Crack…”

The two stone gates immediately showed signs of cracking, emitting a shattering sound. With a loud boom, the gates, made of celestial stone, instantly crumbled into fragments, scattering across the ground.

“Brother Feng, what were you saying?” Lin Fan turned and asked.

“Nothing,” Xin Feng shook his head numbly.

Lin Fan then entered the treasure vault, which was filled with dazzling treasures. This was the accumulated wealth of the Nine Heavens Sect over thousands of years. The treasure aura had even solidified into a treasure spirit.

The treasure spirit, appearing as an elderly man, seemed weak, as if it had suffered a severe blow.

Lin Fan had never seen a treasure spirit before, but it was mentioned in the sect’s ancient texts.

Every sect with a rich history would develop a treasure spirit in its vault, formed from the treasure aura emitted by various treasures over time. The treasure spirit had only one function: to nurture and preserve the treasures.

Looking around the vault, Lin Fan’s expression changed slightly. It seemed as if the vault had been emptied.

Only some weapons and lower-grade treasures remained.

“Who are you?” the weakened treasure spirit spoke.

“Are you the sect’s treasure spirit?” Xin Feng asked in astonishment, looking at the spirit in the air. “But why is your aura so weak?”

“I sense the aura of those people on you,” the treasure spirit said. “I was injured by the current sect leader. He took away a large number of treasures. I can feel that his aura has been corrupted by evil.”

Lin Fan wasn’t particularly concerned about the treasures at the moment. With the vault emptied, what could he use for the offering?

At that moment, the treasure spirit hovered around Lin Fan. “I am the treasure spirit, formed from treasure aura. I can see through all things. I know you need treasures for an offering. Here…”

The elderly treasure spirit flew into the air and opened its mouth, spitting out various treasures.

“This is all I have left. The rest were taken away.” As treasures poured out of the treasure spirit’s mouth, Lin Fan’s disappointment was somewhat alleviated.

“I must rest now. I hope you succeed. Without treasures, the treasure spirit will dissipate.” The elderly treasure spirit looked desolate as it lay down.

Lin Fan looked at the treasure spirit, unsure of what to think. Finally, he sighed, “Brother Feng, let’s hurry.”

“Yes,” Xin Feng nodded, then turned to the treasure spirit. “Treasure Spirit, we’ll be back.”

Outside the main hall, Lin Fan looked at the treasures before him. Each one was priceless, a precious item for any martial artist.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect gathered at a distance, watching Brother Lin at the center, unsure of what he was planning.

Xin Feng was also puzzled, not knowing what Brother Lin intended to offer.

He knew about offerings—a secret technique equivalent to exchanging one thing for another.

At that moment, Lin Fan, standing at the center, spoke.

“Offering.”

“The method of summoning the Kunpeng, the physical form of the Kunpeng.”

Lin Fan roared, his aura surging, causing the primal energy between heaven and earth to tremble.

“Fifteen chains of rules, offering.”

Instantly, fifteen chains of rules were flung out by Lin Fan. The long chains shimmered with light, each one brimming with immense power.

The chains of rules coiled like dragons, spiraling upward and disappearing into the void.

“Roar…”

A beastly sound echoed through the void.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect paled. The aura descending from the void rift was overwhelmingly strong, as if some monstrous creature was about to emerge.

Then, a massive head appeared from the void rift.

What kind of bird was this?

Everyone was shocked. The bird’s beak alone was thousands of feet long, and its head blotted out the sky, covering the entire Nine Heavens Sect.

This was Lin Fan’s first time seeing the Kunpeng, and he was awestruck by its grandeur.

But now was not the time for admiration. Only a third of the Kunpeng’s body had emerged, which was far from enough.

“Countless treasures, offering.”

The piles of treasures on the ground flew into the void. Lin Fan could feel the connection with the unseen presence growing stronger.

“That’s Star Stone.”

A sharp-eyed disciple spotted one of the treasures and was astounded. Star Stone was said to be a fallen star from the heavens, containing infinite stellar energy.

“That’s the Heavenly Position Fruit, which takes three hundred years to bear. Consuming it can immediately elevate one to the Minor Heavenly Position realm.”

One dazzling treasure after another vanished into the void.

The disciples watched in anguish. Each treasure was a priceless artifact, but they knew the monster Brother Lin was summoning had a great purpose. They could only suppress their cries of distress.

The sound of the Kunpeng grew increasingly intense.

“Whoosh…”

At that moment, the heavens and earth seemed to be torn apart. A pair of pitch-black wings suddenly extended from the enormous rift.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were utterly dumbfounded. The wings were unimaginably vast, stretching as far as the eye could see, covering the entire sky.

“How is this possible…” Lin Fan panicked. With so many treasures, why couldn’t the Kunpeng be fully summoned?

What should he do?

If they waited any longer, the Kunpeng’s physical form would return due to the time limit.

Xin Feng, watching from the side, was also frantic. He then shouted, “Brother Lin, I have six more chains of rules.”

Xin Feng’s body trembled, and six chains of rules flew out. This was the last bit of power from the elders.

“Brother Lin, these six chains of rules were imparted to me by the elders. Keeping them would hinder my future development, so I offer them to you.”

Lin Fan glanced at Xin Feng and nodded in gratitude.

“Six chains of rules, offering.”

In an instant, another large portion of the Kunpeng’s body emerged.

Almost there… almost there.

Suddenly, a loud cry rang out. The Kunpeng’s body was almost fully out, with only a sliver remaining, stuck in the rift.

“How is this possible…” Xin Feng stared at the void, completely bewildered. After consuming so many treasures, why couldn’t the entire Kunpeng be summoned?

Lin Fan was also at a loss. Damn it, who’s in charge of this offering? If I find out, I’ll beat them up.

Just as everyone was at their wits’ end, Lin Fan gritted his teeth. Screw it, I’ll go all in.

“Left arm, offering.”

Crack…

In an instant, Lin Fan’s left arm shattered, blood splattering everywhere.

Who dares to be more ruthless than me? Lin Fan could swear that no one in the world was more ruthless than himself.

“Brother Lin…” Xin Feng was utterly stunned. He never expected Brother Lin to offer his own body. This… this…

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect were also completely dumbfounded.

“Boom…”

At that moment, the unimaginably vast Kunpeng fully emerged.

The magnificent creature floated in the void.

“Brother Feng, let’s go…” Lin Fan roared, flying towards the Kunpeng’s back.

With a flap of its wings, they soared ninety thousand miles into the sky.

“Limb regeneration.”

Lin Fan connected to the Phoenix Tree, preparing to regenerate his limb. But in that instant, his eyelids twitched. Maybe I shouldn’t regenerate just yet. After being so ruthless to myself, if the sect doesn’t compensate me, it would be truly unfair.

Who can outdo me in playing the victim?

With one flap of its wings, it soared upward for ninety thousand miles.

“Regenerate the severed limb.”

Lin Fan connected with the sacred Wutong Tree, preparing to regrow his arm. But suddenly, his eyelid twitched. He decided to hold off for now. He had been ruthless enough—surely the sect would offer some compensation. If not, well, he’d play the victim harder than anyone else could.