Chapter 433: Don’t Underestimate People, Okay?

“Not good.”

During this period, Lin Fan had saved numerous sects and dynasties, but given the vastness of Dongling Continent, his efforts were like a drop in the ocean, barely making any difference.

This invasion from the Beast Spirit Realm was far worse than anticipated, shrouding the entire Dongling Continent in darkness.

Countless people were slaughtered by the claws of ferocious beasts. Many sects marched out to fight these monsters, but against such an overwhelming tide, their efforts proved futile.

“Why is the Beast Spirit Realm invading Dongling? If we could find the source, everything would be solvable,” said Ye Han calmly.

“Lin Fan, what’s wrong? Could it be that you’ve figured something out?” Ye Han noticed Lin Fan frowning, clearly deep in thought.

Lin Fan didn’t speak, but his mind kept turning over the matter.

He was almost certain this had something to do with “Gengu.”

Lin Fan had never fully refined the “Gengu Pendant,” mainly because he didn’t want to rely on someone else’s power. Recently, however, the pendant had clearly become restless.

The only explanation was that the original master had returned. If that were true, it would be a headache for Lin Fan.

No one knew just how powerful “Gengu” really was.

“You’re being asked a question. Sometimes, things can’t be solved alone,” said Ye Han, clearly displeased that Lin Fan remained silent.

This person was great in many ways, but he always kept his thoughts to himself.

“Xiao Fan, what Ye Han said is right. If you have any thoughts, just share them. We can figure this out together,” said Sect Leader Yan.

The other elders nodded in agreement, feeling that Xiao Fan was carrying too much alone, shouldering everything by himself.

“Xiao Fan, don’t tell me you think we’re too old and useless to help,” said Elder Wuya.

“It’s not that. I just don’t know how to say it,” Lin Fan replied helplessly. If he told them it was “Gengu,” they’d probably be scared out of their wits.

After all, even a single “Gengu Arm” contained a hundred chains of rules—imagine the rest.

“Just take your time and tell us…” everyone said in unison.

At that moment, a commotion erupted at the Holy Sect’s mountain gate. Zong Hentian and others quickly retreated, looking panic-stricken. “Master, Senior Disciple, the ferocious beasts are attacking again!”

“What? Again?” Sect Leader Yan frowned.

Upon hearing that the beasts were still foolish enough to attack, Lin Fan’s expression darkened.

“Boss…” Just then, a little kid came rushing toward the gate.

Upon hearing the voice and seeing the figure, Lin Fan’s expression slightly changed. “Everyone, calm down. These beasts aren’t here to attack the sect.”

“Boss, I finally found you. That guy has already invaded Dongling. I’ve brought my entire tribe here,” said the Flame Lord.

“Xiao Fan, who is this child?” Sect Leader Yan and the others looked astonished, asking in confusion.

“This is the Flame Lord, a dominant power in the Beast Spirit Realm,” Lin Fan briefly explained, ignoring their shocked expressions, then asked, “How many came this time?”

“Boss, this time it’s serious. The entire Beast Spirit Realm is mobilized. Although my Flame Clan is a dominant force, compared to the entire Beast Spirit Realm, we’re still insignificant,” said the Flame Lord, who had been trained by Lin Fan and was now completely loyal to him, unafraid even in this dire situation.

“Ugh, this is so annoying,” Lin Fan scratched his head, unsure what to do.

The entire Beast Spirit Realm mobilized—how could anyone stand against that? Perhaps only Ye Han and himself among everyone here could survive such a horde.

The others looked at the child before them, growing increasingly solemn. Though his aura seemed calm, the hidden power within was terrifying.

How could this child possibly be a being from the Beast Spirit Realm? It was almost unbelievable.

“Everyone, under the current circumstances, we have no choice but to fight to the death. But if I’m not mistaken, the leader of this invasion from the Beast Spirit Realm must have at least refined five hundred chains of rules,” Lin Fan said bluntly, regardless of whether they could handle it.

“What? Five hundred chains?” Everyone was stunned, their expressions disbelieving.

Five hundred chains? That was an overwhelming power, completely crushing them.

At that moment, they understood why Xiao Fan had kept it from them—it was an enemy beyond their capabilities.

Even so, did Xiao Fan really believe he could handle it?

Ye Han’s heart sank as well. Although he was a Supreme Heaven-level expert, he hadn’t refined nearly that many chains of rules.

“If the opponent has only refined five hundred chains of rules, I can take them on. But if it’s more than that, it’ll be difficult to say,” Lin Fan said worriedly.

And this “Gengu” wasn’t even the final enemy. Lin Fan was also worried that after suppressing “Gengu,” if Heaven’s Dao came to collect the bodies, it would be a catastrophe.

After Lin Fan spoke, everyone was speechless.

Five hundred chains of rules, and he still thought he could fight?

“Xiao Fan, just how strong are you now?” Sect Leader Yan and the others stared at Lin Fan in shock. They never imagined that the young man they had saved back then would develop to such a level.

“Master, right now, it’s not about how strong we are—it’s about what we should do. The Beast Spirit Realm has fully mobilized. Do you really think we can hold them off?”

“This…” Everyone was at a loss, clearly facing a huge problem.

Just then, the void fluctuated, and two figures stepped out.

“The Beast Spirit Realm can be left to us.”

“It’s you,” Lin Fan’s expression changed upon seeing the two.

“Never thought something like this would happen. I never anticipated this either,” said He Yuhan and Xia Youtian.

Over a year ago, Xia Youtian’s strength wasn’t that high, but in just over a year, he had reached this level.

Great Heaven-level perfection, refining one hundred and thirty-five chains of rules.

“Now that the Beast Spirit Realm has come, I and he can suppress them,” said He Yuhan confidently.

Xia Youtian looked at He Yuhan, worried but unable to say anything. Lately, he always felt that Yuhan might quietly leave him.

Lin Fan stared at He Yuhan, and He Yuhan looked back at Lin Fan. “Believe me. This place will always be my home.”

“Alright…” Finally, Lin Fan nodded. Under the current circumstances, what else could he do?

Even if he fought alone, he couldn’t be sure of completely defeating the Beast Spirit Realm.

…

“Xiao Fan, what about us?” Sect Leader Yan and others looked at Lin Fan and asked.

Looking at Sect Leader Yan and the others, Lin Fan originally wanted to say they should find a place to rest, but he couldn’t bring himself to say it.

“Work with them to resist the Beast Spirit Realm. Leave the leader of the Beast Spirit Realm to me,” Lin Fan said.

“Lin Fan, I can fight alongside you,” said Ye Han, unwilling to accept that Lin Fan would face the leader of the Beast Spirit Realm alone.

After all, he was also a Supreme Heaven-level expert.

“Give it up. Fight with them to suppress the Beast Spirit Realm. The leader is not someone you can handle. You’d probably be killed in a single move,” Lin Fan said not to scare Ye Han but stating the truth.

If “Gengu” really had five hundred chains of rules, even Ye Han, at the Supreme Heaven level, would be easily crushed.

“Don’t underestimate people like that,” Ye Han snapped, clearly offended.

“Master Ye, let’s hear what Xiao Fan has to say. This is not the time to be stubborn,” said Sect Leader Yan.

“Hmph…” Ye Han snorted, turned his head, and didn’t want to say anything more.

“It’s settled then. Everyone, prepare yourselves. In three days, victory means life, and defeat means death.” Lin Fan wanted to lighten the mood, but under the current circumstances, it was hard to feel cheerful.