At this moment, Lin Fan walked forward without looking back. Once he was sure he had distanced himself from the scene, he slowed his pace, and his previously serious expression blossomed into one of immense joy, like a brilliant flower in full bloom.
Thinking about what had just happened, Lin Fan couldn’t help but grin mischievously.
If he had to rate himself, Lin Fan would give himself a perfect score of one hundred.
He made a proud entrance, completely overshadowing Xinfeng, who had come in with a strong reputation. Especially the merciless slash he aimed at himself, which brought the atmosphere to a climax. And finally, that decisive strike with a brick—just thinking about it made Lin Fan a little embarrassed.
To describe it in one sentence: it was awesome, beyond awesome.
Imagining the expression of Elder Wuya, who was clearly stunned, Lin Fan guessed the elder must have been secretly delighted. Who knew how joyful Elder Wuya felt inside?
Especially this time, when he was entrusted with a critical mission and managed to save the sect’s dignity, he couldn’t help but wonder what reward he would receive.
The only thing that puzzled Lin Fan was why he hadn’t heard any cheers from the others. Could it be that they were still too shocked to react?
Well, no matter. Lin Fan was now in a very cheerful mood and happily made his way back to Wuming Peak.
…
At the entrance of the Holy Sect’s mountain.
Elder Wuya looked helplessly at Elder Liang Yichu, his slightly apologetic expression seemed to say, “Sorry, we’ve embarrassed you.”
But the event had already occurred, and there was no way to undo it now.
Liang Yichu’s round belly trembled slightly, and his expression was a mix of innocence and confusion.
The elite disciples from Jiuxiao Sect were now all silent, each wearing an expression of disbelief.
So this Senior Xinfeng had really lost?
Where was that promised dominance and overwhelming victory?
When the Jiuxiao Sect’s elite disciples noticed the glances from the Holy Sect’s disciples, they felt somewhat embarrassed.
They had predicted the beginning but not the ending.
…
“Waah…”
In an instant, the disciples of the Holy Sect erupted into loud cheers.
Master Lin was simply incredible—so incredible, in fact, that they could hardly believe it. With just a single brick, he had knocked that so-called genius disciple flat.
They had long admired Master Lin’s alchemical skills, but now his power had them completely in awe.
They hadn’t sensed even a trace of spiritual energy from the brick, which meant it was just an ordinary brick.
In their minds, Master Lin must have been so powerful that he feared injuring the opponent with a divine weapon or treasure, so he had no choice but to use a common brick.
But Master Lin was just too amazing—using an ordinary red brick and still knocking the opponent unconscious instantly. This level of strength was truly admirable.
…
A minute later, Xinfeng slowly regained consciousness on the ground. As he awoke, he was momentarily confused about what had happened.
But as he looked around and slightly closed his eyes to recall, his puzzled expression quickly turned into one of fury.
He couldn’t believe he had actually lost—and worse, disgraced Jiuxiao Sect.
“Master, I…” At this moment, Xinfeng felt deeply ashamed of himself, feeling he had let down the sect and his master’s teachings. At such a critical moment, he had failed.
Elder Liang Yichu was feeling deeply frustrated inside. Looking at his old friend, he felt a mix of emotions. Was it too much to ask for a moment of glory from heaven?
“Brother Yichu, fellow disciples, our sect has already prepared a feast to welcome you all. Please follow me,” Elder Wuya changed the subject, trying to avoid the awkward atmosphere.
“Brother Wuya, impressive… truly impressive…” Elder Liang Yichu stood before Wuya, saying with a heavy heart.
“Brother Yichu, you can’t entirely blame our Holy Sect for this—it was you who initiated the challenge,” Wuya replied.
Liang Yichu looked at Wuya for a moment, then said nothing more, simply waving his hand dismissively.
Lin Fan, who was nearly back at Wuming Peak, smiled when he heard the thunderous cheers from behind. Although the cheers were a little delayed, they were perfectly timed—it was a recognition of a hero of the sect.
…
“Master…”
At this moment, Cai Zhiqiao, carrying a small bag, skipped happily to Lin Fan’s side, clinging to him affectionately.
Lin Fan gently patted the head of his beloved little apprentice. For a child, the sorrow of parting was the quickest to forget. After all, children were too young to understand the sentimental worries of adults.
“Master, is my pet all better now?” Cai Zhiqiao gazed at Lin Fan with her cute eyes.
“It’s all healed now. Your master will give it to you right away.” The young Snow King Lion had absorbed a drop of ancestral blood and, after some rest, had fully integrated it into its body. As for how strong it would become in the future, that would depend entirely on its own potential.
Lin Fan now released the young Snow King Lion, which had already opened its eyes and was lying in his palm, making soft yapping sounds.
As soon as the little cub appeared, it immediately captured Zhiqiao’s full attention.
“Master, it’s so cute! I want to hold it!” Cai Zhiqiao tugged at Lin Fan’s arm, pleading.
“Alright, alright. Your master will teach you a beast-taming technique. If you have any questions in the future, come ask me directly.” Lin Fan dared not directly implant any cultivation techniques or martial arts into Zhiqiao’s mind.
After all, she was still very young. He feared that if he did so, her curiosity might lead her to experiment recklessly, leading to problems.
Therefore, Lin Fan decided to personally guide her step by step and wait until she had more knowledge before transferring any techniques.
After Lin Fan imparted the beast-taming method to Zhiqiao, he asked, “By the way, where’s your senior apprentice brother?”
Looking at Lin Fan, Cai Zhiqiao hesitated slightly before replying, “Over there…”
Lin Fan looked in that direction, puzzled. Wasn’t that the cliff? What was he doing there? Had he started questioning life again?
After sending Zhiqiao off, Lin Fan headed toward that direction, determined to find out exactly what Zhang Erdou was up to.
At the cliff of Wuming Peak, the scenery was breathtaking—endless white clouds stretched as far as the eye could see, like a paradise on earth.
At this moment, two figures stood there motionless.
“Yulan, I really like you,” Zhang Erdou said with a red face, gathering his courage and stammering nervously.
At this moment, not far away, Lin Fan suddenly stopped in his tracks. His previously calm heart was now surging with waves of shock.
He couldn’t believe it—Zhang Erdou was actually confessing to someone.
This was simply unbelievable.
At that moment, a soft female voice drifted through the air.
“Brother Zhang, you’re a truly kind person. I’ll always remember your gentleness. If only we had met earlier…”
“Yulan, it’s not too late for us to meet now,” Zhang Erdou, hearing Yulan’s praise, felt a surge of joy, thinking he still had a chance.
Meanwhile, Lin Fan, hidden nearby, helplessly shook his head.
Erdou, why are you so clueless? Can’t you hear what she’s really saying?
In Lin Fan’s understanding, her words could be interpreted this way.
“Erdou, I really don’t want to be with you. Kindness alone isn’t enough. Your cultivation is just too low. You should have realized that by now.”
…
“Brother Zhang, I should head back now, or my senior sister will scold me.” Yulan spoke softly before ignoring Zhang Erdou’s attempts to stop her and leaving without hesitation.
At that moment, the entire world seemed to fall silent.
Zhang Erdou stood quietly at the edge of the cliff. From his narrow eyes, two tears flowed with the wind.
Watching Zhang Erdou’s sorrowful back, Lin Fan couldn’t help but feel a sense of sadness.
A teacher is like a father.
How could his disciple suffer such humiliation?
At this moment, Lin Fan immediately resolved to create a new plan.
“The Rise of Zhang Erdou”
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