“Junior brothers, the situation is as it stands. Lin Fan has inherited the Eternal Axe from the old ancestor and now wishes to leave the sect for cultivation experiences. Although cultivation journeys are an unavoidable experience for everyone, the world is currently not at peace. If anything were to happen, our Holy Sect cannot afford the consequences,” said Sect Leader Yan, addressing the younger disciples.
Wu Ya and the others exchanged glances, pondering in silence. They understood their senior brother’s meaning—they likely wouldn’t be able to stop Lin Fan from leaving.
“So, it seems we’ll have to spend big now, right?”
“Everyone, let’s chip in,” said Senior Elder Wu Ya, the Supreme Elder, raising his finger. A red glow flashed, and a bell-shaped treasure appeared before him. “My Mol Jing Hu Guang Bell can block all attacks below the Great Heaven Realm, allowing one to roam freely and fearlessly across Dongling Continent.”
“Senior brother is so generous,” said another Supreme Elder in charge of beast taming, rolling up his sleeve. A small red snake quietly lay in his palm. “Since this young man has received the old ancestor’s legacy, we naturally cannot be stingy. I shall let this Heaven Devouring Madness Snake become his companion beast.”
This red snake was nearly an ancient ferocious beast, extremely powerful. The Supreme Elder’s willingness to offer it as Lin Fan’s companion beast showed his sincerity.
…
Sect Leader Yan looked at his junior brothers, who were not hesitating to offer many treasures. He felt comforted in his heart. Since Lin Fan had received the old ancestor’s legacy, the Holy Sect must ensure his safety. Traveling outside was fraught with danger, but with these treasures, Lin Fan could move fearlessly, even if he encountered experts of the Great Heaven Realm.
Especially the Heaven Devouring Madness Snake from the Beast Taming Peak Supreme Elder, its bloodline was infinitely close to that of an ancient ferocious beast, and its power was at the high stage of the Great Heaven Realm. Taking it along would ensure Lin Fan’s safety.
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Meanwhile, Lin Fan had crushed a ferocious beast en route, making it his mount, galloping forward. As for his destination, Lin Fan already had a clear idea.
He knew the several locations marked on the “Seven Sacred Treasures Chart.”
His first destination was the first location marked on the “Seven Sacred Treasures Chart”—the Hell of Flames.
“Faster!” Lin Fan shouted, wielding a whip and lashing the beast’s behind.
The beast howled, its eyes teary and full of despair.
It had initially wanted to feast on a human, never expecting this outcome. To the beast, this human was simply terrifying.
Riding furiously, the wind howled around them.
A bright smile crept across Lin Fan’s face.
He was rushing like this precisely to avoid being discovered by the sect leader, who would then drag him back.
That nonsense about leaving tomorrow was completely deceptive. Lin Fan understood this was a delaying tactic.
The sect leader would definitely discuss matters with the other Supreme Elders, eventually deciding to forcibly keep him.
With his current cultivation level, he had no chance of resistance. It was better to escape early, so they couldn’t find him.
Once he had built up his strength outside, he would return in glory.
As days and nights alternated, Lin Fan checked his map, confirmed his direction, and continued forward. The ferocious beast carrying him was indeed extraordinary, easily covering a thousand miles in a day.
At the Holy Sect, Sect Leader Yan arrived at Wuming Peak with treasures generously offered by his junior brothers.
Ensuring safety was naturally necessary for a disciple leaving the sect for cultivation. Although reluctant, they had no choice.
However, when Sect Leader Yan learned from Zhang Erdog that Lin Fan had already left the sect the previous day, he stood on Wuming Peak, stunned.
How could things go like this…
Crossing the Holy Sect’s territory, a yellow expanse lay ahead.
Yellow sand swirled, filling the entire sky. Lin Fan focused his gaze and took out his map.
Beyond the Holy Sect’s domain lay the Desert of Death.
“Onward!” Lin Fan patted the beast beneath him.
But the beast howled a few times before kneeling down on all fours, looking at Lin Fan with tear-filled eyes, begging him to release it. The desert ahead seemed to fill it with dread.
Seeing the beast’s expression, Lin Fan finally sighed. “Fine, scram.”
Originally, Lin Fan had intended to kill the beast for experience, but since it had brought him this far, it deserved mercy for its effort.
Howling gratefully, the beast looked at Lin Fan one last time before bolting away, as if fearing Lin Fan might change his mind and kill it.
Looking at the endless desert ahead, Lin Fan sighed in resignation, steeled his resolve, and stepped into the yellow sands.
Gradually, the sandstorm intensified, and Lin Fan’s figure disappeared into the horizon.
“What a damned place. I should have prepared better beforehand,” Lin Fan muttered, as the danger of the Desert of Death was not much less than some forbidden areas.
A strange group of ferocious beasts lived here, perhaps not even qualifying as true beasts.
According to the sect’s records, the Desert of Death was a necessary passage for leaving the Holy Sect. Disciples below the Heaven-realm cultivation level would find survival difficult here.
Usually, sect disciples would travel in groups when passing through this area.
As the sandstorm grew stronger, blowing sideways, Lin Fan immediately took out the Eternal Axe, holding it in front of his face to block the sand.
Suddenly, the sand ahead slightly trembled, as if something was moving beneath it.
The rustling sound blended with the wind, making it hard to distinguish whether it was the wind or a warning of impending danger.
Suddenly, the sand collapsed, and a giant centipede burst forth from beneath. Its towering body resembled a giant, countless limbs waving in the air, and its hideous mouth emitted a rustling sound.
Startled by the sudden appearance, Lin Fan immediately hurled the Eternal Axe.
“Ding, congratulations on defeating a high-stage Heaven-realm ferocious beast.”
“Ding, experience increased by 100,000.”
…
Upon hearing the notification sound, Lin Fan relaxed but grumbled unhappily.
“You scared the hell out of me,” Lin Fan muttered, pulling the Eternal Axe from the beast.
Looking at the centipede-shaped beast, he sneered, “Looking for death…”
Although this beast was weak, it reminded Lin Fan that the Desert of Death was indeed as dangerous as rumored.
These beasts usually lived underground, making sudden attacks that were hard to anticipate.
If it weren’t for his superior strength, he might have fallen into a trap.
Lin Fan continued forward, unsure how long it would take to cross this endless desert.
…
In the desert, a long dark shadow grew larger. As it became clearer, it turned out to be a caravan.
This caravan was moving slowly through the desert.
Cursing and complaints echoed throughout the caravan.
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