Dao Ran Sect, a small sect in the Dongling Continent, was not particularly impressive, yet even small sects had their own joys. They were still unaware of the events unfolding in Dongling.
The Voice of the Heavenly Dao paid them no heed; their power was too weak. Even if the entire sect mobilized, they would be mere cannon fodder, instantly crushed by an ancient great demon.
Yet today, Dao Ran Sect was bustling with excitement.
The 23rd Inner Sect Disciple Assessment had begun.
Among them stood a dazzling figure—Dao Ran Sect’s once-in-a-century prodigy.
“First place among the Inner Sect disciples—Qin Yang.”
At that moment, joy filled Dao Ran Sect; the position of the Inner Sect’s senior disciple had been decided.
Qin Yang waved his hand, his face brimming with excitement. He was now the strongest Inner Sect disciple of Dao Ran Sect.
Eighteen years of hard cultivation had brought him to the peak of the Divine Realm. Although Dao Ran Sect was merely a small sect, Qin Yang believed that even when compared to the elite disciples of the great sects, he was not far behind.
The sect leader was deeply pleased. For a hundred years, Dao Ran Sect had finally produced a true genius.
He firmly believed that in the future, this disciple would bring glory to Dao Ran Sect and elevate it to the ranks of the great sects.
“Long live Senior Brother Qin!”
“Senior Brother Qin is invincible!”
“The Dao Ran Sect is invincible!”
Feeling the cheers of his junior brothers from below the platform, Qin Yang’s heart brimmed with confidence for the future.
“Boom…”
Suddenly, a thunderous roar pierced the sky. A figure, like a cannonball, crashed violently onto the competition stage.
The entire arena sank into a deep crater.
“Damn, that hurts,” Lin Fan muttered, spitting blood as he complained.
After exchanging punches with an ancient demon along the way, he had been flying through the skies, not knowing where he had ended up.
The “Blood Sea Cultivation Technique” continuously repaired Lin Fan’s body, while he tossed precious pills into his mouth to accelerate his recovery.
“Who is that?”
“Who are you?”
…
At that moment, Lin Fan heard voices around him and instinctively looked up, only to be completely stunned—how had he been thrown here?
Lin Fan quickly stood up, scanning the people around him.
What a desolate place this was—yet there was still a sect here. Truly a pitiful situation.
“You all should run now, or you’ll die here,” Lin Fan said, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth.
“Brother, are you being chased? Don’t worry, this is Dao Ran Sect—it’s absolutely safe,” Qin Yang patted his chest confidently. Seeing that the young man before him was about his age, he didn’t take the pursuer seriously.
After all, he was Dao Ran Sect’s once-in-a-century prodigy!
The surrounding disciples, seeing the tattered figure who had fallen from the sky, instinctively took a few steps back. This person looked pretty roughed up.
“There’s no time,” Lin Fan said, shaking his head helplessly as he saw the ancient great demon approaching from afar.
“Boom…”
The ancient demon, as massive as a mountain, landed within Dao Ran Sect. The powerful shockwave from its landing destroyed nearly half the sect’s buildings.
“This…” Everyone from Dao Ran Sect stared in stunned disbelief at the colossal figure before them.
“You puny insects do have strong vitality,” the ancient demon sneered, clearly delighted at having exchanged blows with Lin Fan.
Not wanting the surrounding disciples to suffer needlessly, Lin Fan gritted his teeth, leapt into the air, and shouted, “Take this punch, you bastard!”
The ancient demon looked at the tiny figure and roared with laughter. “Let’s see how many punches you can endure!”
“Bang…”
Their fists collided, sending shockwaves rippling outward, shaking the heavens and earth.
The remaining buildings of Dao Ran Sect crumbled under the force.
“What kind of power is this?” Everyone from Dao Ran Sect stared in shock at the scene before them.
Qin Yang knelt on the ground, gazing up at the figure in the air.
He couldn’t help but freeze as he recalled his earlier words.
“Damn it, flying again…” Lin Fan felt a surge of immense power coursing through his body, his blood boiling.
His top-tier Heavenly artifact armor shattered instantly—it was already his tenth set.
“Ding! Congratulations, ‘Eternal Indestructible’ gained 600 million experience points.”
“Boom…”
Lin Fan was once again sent flying by a punch.
The ancient demon looked down at the tiny figures below, its massive form and the purple eyes hidden in the void sending waves of terror through everyone in Dao Ran Sect. They collapsed to the ground, trembling, their hearts devoid of any will to resist.
“Hmph…” To the ancient demon, these insects were utterly insignificant. It turned and flew toward Lin Fan.
After the ancient demon left, the Dao Ran Sect disciples finally exhaled in relief.
Qin Yang, who had been so confident moments ago, now looked completely deflated.
“How is this possible? How can there be so many freaks out there?”
The Qin Yang who had once dreamed of leading his sect into the ranks of the great sects was utterly crushed by reality.
Lin Fan had no idea where he was now. He had crossed mountains and rivers, seas and deserts, and more along the way.
Had the ancient demon really punched him halfway across Dongling Continent?
Lin Fan checked the Wutong Divine Tree. Even after such intense beating, it could still hold on—for now.
But for the Wutong Divine Tree, this was also a pitiful predicament.
Before Lin Fan could heal his body, the ancient demon reappeared before him.
“Too fast.”
Lin Fan’s head throbbed. This ancient demon was just too damn terrifying—there was practically no way to survive.
Still, Lin Fan had no complaints.
The “Eternal Indestructible” technique was leveling up—exactly what he had been hoping for. Although getting beaten up hurt like hell, it was all worth it.
“Don’t get too cocky! I told you your punches were like cotton, but you wouldn’t listen. Look how many punches you’ve thrown at me—yet I’m still alive and kicking!” Lin Fan shouted, pointing at the ancient demon.
“Hmph, insect!” The ancient demon roared furiously and threw a punch from the sky.
Seeing the attack, Lin Fan clenched his teeth, stood firm on the ground, and punched upward.
“Bang…”
The shockwave swept across the surroundings.
Lin Fan’s feet sank deep into the earth. In an instant, the ground shattered and collapsed under the devastating blow, sinking into ruin.
His armor shattered.
Lin Fan felt as if his entire body had been torn apart.
“Ding! Congratulations, ‘Eternal Indestructible’ gained 700 million experience points.”
“Ding! ‘Eternal Indestructible’ has leveled up. Level 8.”
“Ding! Physical body strength upgraded: Great Heaven Realm, Peak Perfection.”
At that moment, lying in the crater, Lin Fan’s face lit up—his physical body had leveled up.
Yet at that moment, Lin Fan sensed a mysterious barrier in the void.
It was a barrier meant to block cultivators from advancing.
But before the system, all barriers were paper tigers.
Who dares to stop me from endlessly leveling up?
A warm current surged through his body. His injuries, without even needing the “Blood Sea Cultivation Technique,” healed completely under this current.
“Hahaha!” Lin Fan clenched his fists tightly, then suddenly leapt out of the crater.
“Come on! I’m waiting for you!” Lin Fan roared, his fighting spirit surging—he would use this opportunity to break through the barrier.
The ancient demon looked at the tiny figure before it, shocked and astonished, unable to believe what it was seeing.
When had its punches become so weak that it couldn’t even kill an ant?
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