Chapter 1046: Cultivation Through One’s Own Efforts

Delightful!

The Heaven and Earth Melting Furnace was a gift from the system, a divine artifact for forging weapons. However, this furnace wasn’t merely for crafting weapons—it could refine anything, no matter what it was, as long as it was thrown inside.

I just wonder what exactly the Ningyuan Swords will turn into after being refined.

If I didn’t use the Heaven and Earth Melting Furnace to fight against an expert at the Ancestor Immortal level, it might have been a bit dangerous. But in the end, who would emerge victorious was still uncertain.

Unfortunately, Lin Fan had far too many treasures on him. Don’t even mention the Heaven and Earth Melting Furnace—just the Da Fang Ge (Great Fan Bro) was already incredibly powerful, capable of unleashing forces so unpredictable they could baffle gods and spirits.

“Ding! Congratulations on successful forging!”

“Ding! Forged: Puppet Divine Weapon (Sword Person).”

Lin Fan was momentarily stunned, as if unable to process what had just happened.

“Sword Person”? What the hell was that?

Sword Person: A special item forged from a divine weapon, with the essence, energy, and spirit of a sword cultivation expert infused into it. The success rate for forging this item was merely one in ten thousand.

Lin Fan extended his hand and opened the Heaven and Earth Melting Furnace. A bronze-colored longsword shot out. This ancient bronze sword was oddly strange—it had arms and legs, essentially a living “Sword Person.”

Moreover, its cultivation level was no joke. After being tempered in the Heaven and Earth Melting Furnace, it had actually reached the middle stage of Ancestor Immortal, which was simply unbelievable.

With a wave of his hand, the “Sword Person” limbs vanished, instantly transforming into a bronze-colored longsword that flew directly into Lin Fan’s palm.

The Sword Person was the humblest of all weapons, yet ruthless in battle, unpredictable and sinister in its tactics.

Lin Fan flicked his wrist, and the sword slashed through the air, leaving behind a trail of red light across the sky.

“You shall guard Shenglong City well.”

The red light pierced into the earth, and the “Sword Person” seeped directly into the ground. Immediately, a powerful sword intent surged from all directions, enveloping the entire Shenglong City.

“Primordial Sealing Art.”

“Supreme Sword Intent.”

Lin Fan deeply valued the safety of Shenglong City. With his current strength and mastery of sealing techniques, setting up a formation would be nearly impossible for ordinary people to break. Even if a powerful expert could manage it, it would certainly take some effort.

That Iron Sword Sect was practically asking for death, probably unaware whose territory this was.

“What’s going on?”

The people of Shenglong City were filled with confusion, unsure of what had just transpired.

The scene in the sky had left them all speechless.

“Look! Young Master Lin has returned!”

“Where did those people go? Could it be that Lin Young Master has subdued them all?”

Lin Fan descended from the sky and returned to the Lin family estate.

“My son, what’s the situation?” Lin Haoming stepped forward anxiously, his heart pounding with uncertainty. The scene from just now had nearly scared them all to death.

“It’s over. Everything has been resolved.” Lin Fan smiled slightly.

Shenglong City was no longer an ordinary city. Now, it had a middle-stage Ancestor Immortal expert guarding it. Anyone who found out would be shocked speechless—this was simply terrifying.

“Brother, I knew you were the strongest!” Lin Lan’er said excitedly.

“When do you plan to go to the Tian Di Sect?” Lin Fan asked.

Lin Lan’er hesitated for a moment before sweetly smiling, “I still want to stay home for a while. There’s no rush.”

Lin Fan didn’t press the issue. Although he had been reborn, since he had a connection with the Lin family, naturally he would protect them.

If he became invincible in the world, even if the entire Lin family were useless, they would still thrive eternally. But if he perished, even sending them to the Tian Di Sect wouldn’t be of much help.

…

The next day.

Lin Fan was preparing to leave Shenglong City. He had spent some time here and was now eager to go out and explore. He had obtained some promising locations from the sect, and perhaps he could enhance his strength there.

At this moment, in front of Lin Hanyu and others stood two women.

Though these two women appeared young, they were actually quite ancient in age.

After reaching a certain cultivation level, one could maintain their youthful appearance. While most women preferred youth, some preferred to appear old, perhaps to exude a sense of authority.

These two were the leader of the Hundred Flowers Sect and one of its elders.

After the news of Xiao Yuya spread, the leader of the Hundred Flowers Sect naturally took notice.

She never expected that an outer sect disciple of her sect would have such a prestigious background—her younger brother was one of the candidates for the Tian Di Sect’s sect leader, a position of immense prestige within the sect.

In the Infinite Continent, where countless sects existed, only a few could be considered great sects. Establishing connections with such great sects was no easy feat.

The purpose of the Hundred Flowers Sect leader’s visit this time was to ensure Lin Hanyu remained in the sect. Only then could they maintain a favorable impression from the Lin family.

“Leader…” Lin Hanyu and others respectfully greeted.

The leader of the Hundred Flowers Sect smiled slightly before stepping forward, “Hanyu, the sect has treated you well. You mustn’t leave.”

She spoke directly and authoritatively.

Lin Hanyu was momentarily stunned, naturally understanding the leader’s meaning, and nodded, “Leader, rest assured. My life was saved by the sect back then. I will never leave.”

“Good, good.”

The leader of the Hundred Flowers Sect was visibly delighted.

Lin Hanyu continued, “Leader, since you and the elder are here, why not meet my younger brother?”

“Good, good…”

This was exactly why they had come. Meeting a candidate for the Tian Di Sect’s sect leader was indeed a joyous occasion.

In the Lin family’s grand hall.

When Lin Haoming learned that these two were the sect leader and elder of his daughter’s sect, he naturally treated them with great courtesy. However, given how powerful his son was, he carried himself with dignity, without any sense of inferiority.

“My son has already left,” Lin Haoming said.

“Ahh!” The leader and elder of the Hundred Flowers Sect looked disappointed. They hadn’t expected him to have already departed.

“Hanyu, when my son left, he gave me two items to give to you,” Lin Haoming said as he retrieved two items from his storage ring.

One of them was clearly a lower-grade Immortal Artifact.

This Immortal Artifact had originally been given to Lin Fan by Han Jun Tian, but since Lin Fan had no use for it, he had given it to Lin Haoming to pass on to Hanyu.

This lower-grade Immortal Artifact had been reforged by Lin Fan, significantly enhancing its power. Though still a lower-grade artifact, its strength was comparable to a mid-grade one.

When the leader and elder of the Hundred Flowers Sect saw the Immortal Artifact, they were stunned. Who would have thought Hanyu’s younger brother would be so wealthy?

Even seeing it, they couldn’t help but feel envious.

The other item was a pill—a pill to enhance one’s innate talent.

This was all Lin Fan could do for now. After all, the Infinite Continent was extremely dangerous. As long as they didn’t act recklessly like him, they should be safe.

At this time, Lin Fan had already left Shenglong City far behind.

In the blink of an eye, he had traveled millions of miles.

Such speed was earth-shaking, unmatched by anyone.

Suddenly, Lin Fan stopped. He felt it was time to focus on his cultivation.

His physical body’s cultivation level still hadn’t improved—it was somewhat frustrating.

In the past, he had needed others to help him, but now that wasn’t necessary anymore.

He could do it on his own.