Chapter 566: Bound Items, Yet Still Coveted

“What a beast,” Lin Fan suddenly realized that he was living worse than his treasure.

Self-cultivation is so slow, but with this “Yao City,” nurtured by myself, my cultivation level skyrocketed, as if riding a rocket, zooming past several stages in a flash!

However, Lin Fan understood that among these, the bloodline of the ancient great demon was also extremely crucial. The ancient great demon was the sole ruler among the ancient beasts. Being able to ascend to become the only ruler, this bloodline was absolutely unparalleled by ordinary people.

However, the only regret is that an ancient great demon perished in the Xuanhuang Realm. In order to resurrect, it used its demonic god bloodline as bait to deceive the manifestation of the Xuanhuang Realm’s heavenly Dao will.

Although the bloodline has already dissipated, ancient great demons were the kings among all demons. Even if their bloodline dried up, they could slowly restore it over time. Therefore, what Lin Fan is doing now is to help the ancient great demon recover its bloodline, revive its former glory, and become an unparalleled expert capable of dominating throughout eons.

At that time, pulling “Genggu” back up again would give us a good chance to go all out against the eight highest bloodlines of the ancient clan.

“Dao and Qi!”

Tian Yun looked enviously at the “Monster City” floating in the void.

For the countless races and beings of the Ancient Sage Realm, possessing a “Dao artifact” is extremely rare, something one might not even encounter in an entire lifetime.

Although the Yun Clan is large and prosperous, obtaining a Dao artifact would require an enormous cost, a price so great that it might take one’s entire lifetime to afford.

“This Dao artifact is naturally formed and refined; even top-tier artifact smiths may not be able to create something like this,” Hongyun said in admiration, looking at the “Monster City.”

“Hongyun, you also have some knowledge of forging artifacts?” Lin Fan asked with a smile.

“Yeah, I learned a bit about the art of forging weapons from a master craftsman within the sect,” Hongyun said.

“A weapon crafter?” Lin Fan was taken aback upon hearing this. Wasn’t it said that the inhabitants of the Daqian race couldn’t craft weapons? How could there be a weapon crafter here?

At this moment, Lin Fan was somewhat confused.

Hongyun smiled mysteriously, “Actually, it’s true that the Daqian race cannot forge weapons. However, within the sect, we captured an ancient clan member who could forge weapons. Using secret methods, we gained control over him, and now he forges weapons for the sect.”

Lin Fan nodded, his heart filled with immense shock. Indeed, the beings of the Great Thousand Races possessed boundless wisdom. If they couldn’t cultivate artifacts themselves, they would capture the Ancient Race, who could, and brainwash and control them to forge artifacts for the sect.

At the same time, Lin Fan was also extremely curious about such a secret technique of control.

However, this kind of secret technique is somewhat sinister. Compared to his own Thunder Discipline Method, the King of the Thunder Discipline is undoubtedly far superior—way too superior.

“Brother Tianyun, thank you for stepping in and slaying those fire spirits just now. I didn’t expect that when you unleash your full strength, even those fire spirits aren’t your match,” Lin Fan said with a smile, patting him on the shoulder.

Tian Yun snorted coldly, her eyes involuntarily rolling as if to say, “Did you see that? He actually dared to say I was holding him back.”

“Haha, I never expected that a few little brats would actually possess Dao artifacts. It’s truly the will of heaven protecting this old man.” Just at this moment, a gloomy voice suddenly echoed from the void. A gigantic blood-red hand, obscuring the sky, came forth and reached toward the “Demon City.”

“Lin Fan, quickly retrieve your Dao artifact. This is the Patriarch of Ten Thousand Bats.” When Hongyun Immortaless saw the blood-red giant hand, her expression suddenly changed as well.

From the panic in the Red Cloud Fairy’s eyes, one could see her fear of the Ten Thousand Bat Ancestor.

“Who would have thought that a little girl would actually know of my, the Ten Thousand Bat Ancestor’s, legendary reputation? Good, good. Once I claim this Spirit Artifact, I’ll be sure to savor your little girl’s blood.” A gloomy voice echoed through the empty space, its origin unknown, coming from no discernible direction.

As for that gigantic blood-red hand, its five fingers were extraordinarily thick, with long, sharp red nails that looked so razor-sharp that even a single scratch from them could tear the victim into pieces.

“Ten Thousand Bats Elder?” When Tian Yun and Mu Qing heard this title, their bodies trembled violently, as if they had recalled something terrifying.

“Damn it, you mentally handicapped old bat. If you want my Dao artifact, I’ll gladly give it to you. I’m just afraid you won’t be able to handle it.” Lin Fan had no idea who this ‘Ten Thousand Bats Ancestor’ was, but since the old freak wanted his Dao artifact, he might as well give it to him.

“What are you doing?” the Red Cloud Fairy’s expression changed, unsure of Lin Fan’s intentions.

“Haha, not bad, not bad. Since you’ve voluntarily brought the Dao artifact, I’ll make sure to grant you a swift and painless death,” said the Ten Thousand Bat Ancestor, clearly delighted that the fellow had actually delivered the Dao artifact to him.

This is truly a Dao artifact, the coveted treasure that everyone desires in their hearts.

However, when the Blood-red Giant Hand of the Ten Thousand Bat Ancestor seized the “Demon City,” a terrifying scene unfolded before it.

The blood-red giant hand that had been holding back the “Yao City” seemed as if squeezed by some force, continuously pressing downward and gradually crumbling apart.

It was as if the “Monster City” possessed an irresistible force of ten thousand tons, making it utterly impossible to withstand.

“How is this possible…” roared the Ten Thousand Bat Ancestor in astonishment. He could hardly believe that his colossal blood hand, capable of seizing the heavens and the earth, was actually unable to grasp that artifact.

Lin Fan sneered coldly. When it came to items refined from the system, unless he granted permission, no one else could actually take them.

As the saying goes.

“Bound item, you still want to take it. Are you out of your mind?”

Squeak!

In an instant, that giant blood-colored hand transformed into countless blood-red bats. These bats were enormous, with wingspans stretching several zhang wide when their wings were fully extended.

So many crimson bats densely filled the void, completely blotting out the sky.

“This is an old evil cultivator who ascended from the Bat Realm. He is ruthless and specializes in absorbing the essence and blood of others to enhance his own cultivation. He also has a notorious reputation in the Ancient God Realm,” said the Fairy Hongyun nervously.

“This Myriad Bat Ancestor is a formidable fiend, seemingly immortal. As long as blood bats exist, he can resurrect endlessly. Once, our sect attempted to eliminate him, but he managed to escape even from the pursuit of our elders. His methods are extremely mysterious and bizarre.”

“Hmph, although I don’t know what secret technique you’re using, you dare to injure my Blood Bat. Old man will suck your blood dry.” In an instant, the void trembled, and a red figure stood in the empty space.

This figure, with long crimson hair, dual red pupils, a pale complexion, and sharp teeth, resembled a demon.

At this moment, the Ten Thousand Bat Ancestor was holding three ancient clans in his hands, and then he threw these three ancient clans into the crimson bats.

Squeak!

Ten thousand bats launched their assault, instantly engulfing the three ancient clans. In the blink of an eye, when the crimson bats flew away, the three ancient clan members had turned into mummified corpses, their entire bodies completely drained of any trace of blood.

After feeding sufficiently on the ancient clan’s blood, those crimson bats were now surrounded by an eerie glow.

When Lin Fan saw the cultivation level of the Ten Thousand Bat Ancestor, his eyebrows knitted together, and he felt that the situation had become somewhat tricky.

“Divine Heaven Stage, Triple Grotto Heaven Realm.”

An opponent who can condense a realm into a paradise-like domain like this is truly something I’ve never encountered before.

Run away!

Lin Fan didn’t want to take any risks, especially with these few burdens slowing him down.

Especially Tian Yun and Mu Qing, who had already been stunned by the terrifying reputation of the Ten Thousand Bat Ancestor.

Because they fell into the hands of the Ten Thousand Bat Patriarch, their deaths were extremely gruesome.