Chapter 516: Are You Freaking Kidding Me?

“Little friend, no more of the killing aura can be absorbed, or the Myriad Killing Ancient Domain will cease to exist.”

Just as Lin Fan was about to absorb the last remaining “killing aura” from the Myriad Killing Ancient Domain, a voice suddenly echoed from an unknown direction.

“Who’s there?” Lin Fan’s mind sharpened. There was actually someone else within the Myriad Killing Ancient Domain, someone who could remain undetected by him. Impressive.

“It doesn’t matter who I am. Please, little friend, show mercy and leave the last bit of killing aura untouched.” The voice came again, calm and even, without the slightest fluctuation.

Lin Fan remained alert, scanning the gray void around him. There was nothing else in sight.

Yet from where had this voice come? It was indeed strange.

“Anyway, what’s left is practically useless. I might as well absorb it all.” Lin Fan didn’t know who this person was. If he were the type to easily follow another’s words, he probably wouldn’t have survived this long.

If this person truly wished to preserve the killing aura, they wouldn’t have hidden themselves until now.

If they really wanted to stop him, they should have appeared earlier to suppress him while he was violently absorbing the killing aura.

Now, the situation was clear—this person simply couldn’t kill him. So why should he be afraid?

Besides, although Lin Fan had gained something from entering the Myriad Killing Ancient Domain, he hadn’t obtained the major treasures, leaving him somewhat unsatisfied.

“No… the killing aura can regenerate itself. Although it may take several hundred years to fully recover, if you absorb the last bit of killing aura completely, the Myriad Killing Ancient Domain will instantly collapse and disappear from the Ancient Saint Realm forever.” The voice spread, now slightly urgent.

“If it collapses, then let it collapse. I came here and didn’t obtain a single treasure. If I leave empty-handed, I won’t be satisfied. Although this killing aura isn’t a good thing, it can at least serve as some comfort.” Lin Fan wanted to see how this mysterious figure would respond.

At this moment, the mysterious voice fell silent, not speaking for a while.

“If I give you a treasure, will you leave then?” The mysterious figure finally spoke.

“Fine, but if it’s just an ordinary item, I won’t be impressed.” Lin Fan hadn’t expected the mysterious figure to actually offer him a treasure.

But how could that be possible? There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. This guy giving him something for free must have ulterior motives. Still, Lin Fan was curious about who this figure was.

Hiding within the Myriad Killing Ancient Domain without being detected by him—undoubtedly, this was someone with talent.

In an instant, the void slightly trembled, and a passage appeared before Lin Fan.

“Come in. I will transport you to my side.”

Lin Fan examined the passage and finally stepped forward.

When he reappeared, he stood before a cave. Just as he was about to enter, the voice came again.

“You cannot come in. I have been trapped here by the Ancient Clan for ten thousand years. If you could enter, I would have already left long ago. The Ancient Clan imprisoned me here, using the Myriad Killing Ancient Domain as the foundation. If the domain collapses, I will never escape again. So, I beg you, little friend, show mercy, and I promise I won’t let you down.”

This speech completely portrayed the speaker as a wise figure.

However, Lin Fan was somewhat skeptical of these words.

“May I ask the senior’s honorable name?” Lin Fan stood before the cave entrance and bowed respectfully.

The cave entrance was covered by a beam of light, as if sealed by some kind of barrier.

Lin Fan wasn’t familiar with seals and thus couldn’t identify what it was.

“I am the Ancient Sage Ancestor Qing.”

…

Lin Fan had never heard of this name before and didn’t know who this Ancient Sage Ancestor Qing was. However, he remained cautious in his heart and wasn’t easily convinced by this so-called Ancient Sage Ancestor Qing.

“This is a treasure I have cherished. Consider it compensation for you, little friend.” At this moment, the void trembled again, and an object appeared before Lin Fan.

When Lin Fan saw the object, he felt slightly puzzled—it was a talisman.

The talisman was yellow, covered with various mysterious runes that emitted golden light. Lin Fan didn’t know what it was.

“This is the Celestial Saint Treasure Talisman, which has infinite uses. With this talisman, you can elevate the rank of treasures.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan’s heart slightly stirred. A talisman that could elevate the rank of treasures? Was this a joke?

If it were true, using this “Celestial Saint Treasure Talisman” on the “Demon City” could upgrade it from an Ultimate Grade Spiritual Artifact to a Dao Artifact. That would be incredible.

“Little friend, you only need to inject your true essence into it to refine it. I just hope that once you leave, you won’t mention this place to anyone else.” The Ancient Sage Ancestor Qing said.

Lin Fan didn’t speak but instead grabbed the shiny “Celestial Saint Treasure Talisman” in his hand.

“Beep, detected Demon Seed Transformation Talisman.”

“Demon Seed Transformation Talisman: After the target injects their true essence, it allows the exchange of bodies with the target.”

“What the…!” Lin Fan remained expressionless on the outside, but his mind was in chaos.

This wasn’t the Celestial Saint Treasure Talisman at all—it was a complete scam.

“Just as I thought. There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world.” Lin Fan inwardly sighed, growing more interested in this so-called Ancient Sage Ancestor Qing.

All villains who played tricks were paper tigers. He was determined to outwit this one.

At this moment, Lin Fan’s expression suddenly changed, displaying deep gratitude as he bowed.

“Senior, your generosity is admirable.”

“It’s nothing, nothing. To encounter a prodigy like you in my lifetime is also a hope for the Great Thousand Races. Why don’t you refine the talisman here, and later I will send you out.” The Ancient Sage Ancestor Qing chuckled.

“But Senior, you must know, as a member of the Great Thousand Races, I don’t have any suitable treasures. Even if I refine this talisman, I have nowhere to use it. Perhaps I should take it with me and exchange it for a suitable treasure outside.” Lin Fan pretended to be regretful, appearing genuinely helpless.

Inside the cave, the Ancient Sage Ancestor Qing clearly hadn’t expected this response and remained silent for a moment.

“Senior, what’s wrong?” Lin Fan asked.

“Little friend, you must understand, this Celestial Saint Treasure Talisman was painstakingly crafted by me. If it leaves the Myriad Killing Ancient Domain, it will lose its power. Only by refining it here and making it your personal possession can you later exchange it outside.” The Ancient Sage Ancestor explained.

“What the heck! To con me, he even came up with such a ridiculous excuse. I wonder how many people he has tricked like this.” Lin Fan inwardly cursed, but on the surface, he still displayed a look of sudden realization.

“Then I shall refine it here.” Lin Fan said.

“Good…”

At this moment, inside the cave, it was pitch black. A black skeleton was pinned to the ground by a shard. The skeleton had been dead for an unknown amount of time, its body completely devoid of flesh.

Floating above the skeleton was a mass of black mist.

This was the so-called Ancient Sage Ancestor Qing.