The world was vast and boundless, with the sun and moon taking turns in the sky.
In this land facing the sea, where spring brings blooming flowers, something terrifying had occurred.
At night, disciples living at the foot of the mountain were startled by horrifying roars echoing from the peak in the dead of night, accompanied by tremors shaking the earth.
Everyone knew that Senior Brother Tianyu resided atop the mountain. However, Tianyu had become a broken man; such a blow was unbearable for anyone.
Perhaps Tianyu had gone mad.
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The next day, at dawn.
“Junior Brother, why would you harm yourself like this?” Zong Hentian couldn’t stop worrying about Tianyu, visiting every couple of days. But when Zong arrived this time, he was stunned by the scene before him.
The ground was riddled with craters, as if struck by a powerful force. His junior brother lay collapsed on the ground, a foolish grin on his face, clearly dazed and lost.
Tianyu stared blankly, smiling foolishly at his senior.
“Junior Brother…” Zong’s heart ached. He clenched his fists tightly—this moment sealed his vow: in this life, he would surely avenge his junior brother.
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On the Nameless Peak.
The earth demons were still laboring hard in construction. Lin Fan and Zhang Erdou had casually found a place to rest for the night, and the next morning, they went wandering off again.
As soon as Lin Fan left, Zhang Erdou followed closely behind.
Only Feng Bu jue remained alone on the peak, left to endure the company of the earth demons.
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Three days later.
Lin Fan had visited nearly every corner of the sect, finally choosing two places that welcomed him most warmly.
One was the Outer Sect Disciple Hall, the other was Jialan Peak.
Lin Fan especially enjoyed the young apprentices at Jialan Peak. Surrounded by the sweet scent of women, Lin Fan’s heart nearly melted into bliss.
What puzzled him, though, was why Tianyu hadn’t come looking for him yet. Could it be he got lost?
But that didn’t make sense either. Nowadays, the Nameless Peak and the Holy Devil Sect were already quite famous within the sect. Anyone asking around could find it. Could it be that after taking “Da Fange,” he ended up dying from overexertion?
When he left, the main reason Lin Fan gave him a “Da Fange” was to help him rediscover his confidence, to remind him that a man should never say he’s not capable.
Five days later.
The earth demons had completed the reconstruction of the Nameless Peak. Rows of houses stretched out in all directions, a breathtaking sight. Now, it finally looked like a proper sect should.
Compared to its previous state, the old version seemed more like a dog’s kennel.
“Great job!” Lin Fan gave a thumbs-up to the group of earth demons.
Zhang Erdou and Feng Bu jue felt happiness arrive too suddenly. They had long grown accustomed to the old, harsh conditions, but now, the Nameless Peak had transformed completely. Standing shoulder to shoulder with other peaks, this was finally their true home.
The leader of the earth demons suddenly curled his lips into a smile, his green eyes gleaming with pride.
He then chattered something unintelligible at Lin Fan, hoisted a giant hammer over his shoulder, waved his big hand, and led the group of earth demons away.
Coming swiftly and departing just as quickly, in Lin Fan’s eyes, these demons were truly kind-hearted.
“This is our sect from now on,” Lin Fan gazed proudly at the scenery before him.
Behind him, Zhang Erdou and Feng Bu jue stood filled with joy.
The sect finally looked like a real sect.
“Congratulations, Sect Leader. Disciple Zhang Erdou vows to dedicate everything for the revival of our sect,” Zhang and Feng exchanged a glance, then bowed deeply together.
At this moment, a sense of belonging welled up deep within their hearts—an indescribable sense of belonging.
A man would die for one who knows and values him.
The Sect Leader trusted and nurtured them.
They weren’t heartless people.
Though Zhang Erdou was cunning and deceitful, in this world of survival of the fittest, he had no choice but to protect himself this way.
Zhang knew his talent was mediocre, his cultivation low, yet the Sect Leader still favored him, making him not only a disciple of the Holy Devil Sect but also its first senior disciple.
This kindness, Zhang would never forget.
In this life, he would never betray the sect. Prosperity or ruin, he would stand by it. From now on, he would protect the sect and expand its territory.
Zhang felt this way, and Feng Bu jue shared the same loyalty. If before he had ever considered returning to the orthodox sect, over time, he had grown used to this place.
He had even left his heart here.
Lin Fan spread his arms wide, gazing up at the sky, eyes slightly closed, chest gently rising and falling as he inhaled deeply.
This feeling—yes, this very feeling.
Holy Devil Ancestor, believe in me. I will definitely lead the Holy Devil Sect to become the strongest sect.
To dominate the universe, return to the Cang Ling Continent, and avenge tens of thousands of our brothers, to avenge our sect.
“Erdou, Bu jue, from this day forward, the Holy Devil Sect will be everything to us,” Lin Fan said solemnly.
“Yes,” Zhang Erdou and Feng Bu jue nodded.
“For the sect, we are willing to give our lives.”
At this moment, beneath the vast sky, the three stood solemnly, filled with hope for the future. The Holy Devil Sect was now their everything.
“Junior Uncle… Junior Uncle, are you here?” Suddenly, a figure appeared at the entrance of the distant peak.
Lin Fan focused his gaze, and a slight smile curled his lips.
Zhang Erdou and Feng Bu jue exchanged a glance, then quietly nodded at Lin Fan.
They already knew exactly what to do next.
The fish had taken the bait.
The Sect Leader had told them beforehand—this person was a former prodigy from the Inner Sect who had been crippled during a trial in the forbidden area.
Now that the sect was just beginning to rise, it needed many new disciples. The Sect Leader had high hopes for this Tianyu.
But they didn’t understand what was so special about this person. His foundation was destroyed; what hope did he have left in this life? Could the Sect Leader possibly have the ability to restore one’s cultivation base?
Exactly. It must be that. In their hearts, the Sect Leader was like a god. If it was him, he surely had a plan.
At this moment, the solemn atmosphere faded away, and an air of conspiracy filled the Nameless Peak.
Tianyu had come knocking on the door—this time, there would be no escape.
Lin Fan smiled slightly, his expression full of concern for his disciple, and walked toward Tianyu. “Junior nephew, I suppose you’ve finally seen reason.”
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Tianyu wore a black robe, hiding himself so he wouldn’t be seen when he left.
For Tianyu, this was his last chance. He refused to remain a cripple for the rest of his life, nor did he want anyone to know he had come to the Nameless Peak.
Not even Zong Hentian knew.
This journey of Tianyu’s was meant to make everyone believe he had left for good. He would return when he reached his peak again, revealing his strongest self to the world.
I, Tianyu, will return.
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