Chapter 5: A Rocket-like Ascent

Night.

Inside a modest tile-roofed house, people were gathered in large numbers.

Lin Fan’s fight today left the sandbag faction speechless. They could only give him a thumbs-up in admiration.

“Big brother, was the move you used today ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’?” Xiao Liuzi, who had spent a considerable time in the Holy Demon Sect, was somewhat familiar with the sect’s martial arts.

Even though ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’ was his family’s martial art, Xiao Liuzi knew it was far inferior compared to the martial arts practiced by the outer sect’s examination disciples.

“Mm.” Lin Fan nodded.

“That’s amazing! I never expected our family’s martial art to be so powerful. Of course, only big brother could unleash its true potential,” Xiao Liuzi said excitedly.

Lin Fan felt a bit awkward but didn’t say much.

“Big brother, in two days, the outer sect examination will begin. Are you planning to participate?” Xiao Liuzi asked.

“Xiao Liuzi, aren’t you stating the obvious? Of course big brother will participate. Do you think he would stay here with us forever?”

“That’s true.” Xiao Liuzi nodded.

Although Lin Fan now had a system, it had already been a year since he arrived in this world. While he wasn’t completely familiar with everything, he understood that this world was dangerous.

Within the sect, he, as a mere sandbag, dared to confront the outer sect examination disciples because he knew that talent was the most important asset to a sect.

You could challenge anyone with strength, but you had to bear the consequences.

If even a little talent was shown and it led to jealousy and death at the hands of fellow sect members, then such a sect could never endure and would have destroyed itself long ago.

Lin Fan had two goals: first, to diligently improve his strength, and second, to draw the attention of higher-ups and leave this place.

However, Lin Fan had overlooked one thing—the training ground for the outer sect examination disciples was located in a desolate area of the Holy Demon Sect, where no high-ranking figures would casually come.

Therefore, everything depended on himself. Now that he had this advantage, if he didn’t achieve something significant, he would truly be letting down his identity as a transmigrator.

The next day.

Lin Fan got up early, ate something to fill his stomach, and hurriedly ran to the training ground.

Currently at level nine, and with ‘Monkey Steals the Peach’ at level ten, although experience gains were slow now, no matter what, he needed to be as strong as possible by the time of the outer sect examination.

…

At the training ground, a gentle breeze blew.

A cool wind picked up dust from the blue bricks. A few leaves floated in the air before gradually settling to the ground.

It was cold and desolate.

“What’s going on?” Lin Fan was taken aback at the sight before him. Where had everyone gone?

Once a bustling training ground, why had it become so deserted and empty now?

This… this…

Lin Fan rubbed his chin helplessly, looking at everything before him. These outer sect examination disciples were too weak.

Was getting their peaches stolen such a big deal that they were this scared?

Sigh, it seemed these few days would be unproductive. Everything would have to rely on himself.

Defeating others could earn experience, and killing those outside beasts would also increase experience.

But the problem was, as just a sandbag in the Holy Demon Sect, he didn’t have the right to leave the sect.

Otherwise, he would go to the outside maps and grind monsters like crazy.

Just then, Lin Fan saw two people approaching from a distance.

Lin Fan’s heart leapt with joy. Finally, someone had come. But his expression quickly changed when he saw the level floating above one of their heads.

Post-Heavenly Eighth Stage.

This…

Then he noticed the youth in the blue robe beside him was the peerless beauty who had been robbed of his peach the day before.

Lin Fan’s heart sank. Could it be this fellow wasn’t satisfied with yesterday’s incident and had brought a powerful expert for revenge?

The Post-Heavenly Eighth Stage was only two steps away from the Pre-Heavenly Realm. How could such a person come to such an insignificant training ground?

Moreover, such a figure would definitely not be someone with the time to help others seek vengeance.

“Is this the one you mentioned?” the man in the blue robe asked.

“Yes, Senior Brother, he is the one I told you about.” The peerless beauty stood respectfully beside him, not daring to show any disrespect.

Even though his mortal enemy Lin Fan was standing right in front of him, he didn’t dare to show even a hint of schadenfreude.

“This isn’t right,” Lin Fan’s mind tensed.

This fellow wasn’t the one he had brought for help. If that were the case, the peerless beauty wouldn’t be showing such an expression. There must be some hidden secret here.

The man in the blue robe looked at Lin Fan, nodding slightly.

Suddenly, Lin Fan felt a surge of pressure like a tidal wave rushing toward him.

“Phooey…”

Lin Fan had no idea what was happening. He felt as if his chest had been struck, his internal energy surging, and he spat out a mouthful of bright red blood.

So strong.

Lin Fan staggered back several steps, kneeling on one knee while clutching his chest, staring at the man before him.

“Ding, experience +30,000?”

“Ding, congratulations, ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has leveled up.”

“Ding, congratulations, ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has leveled up.”

…

Lin Fan was shocked. Just one move had caused the ‘Titanium Demon Body’ to level up twice.

“Hmm, not bad. A Post-Heavenly Second Stage’s full attack only made you spit blood. It seems your ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has reached a very high level. Come with me.” The man in the blue robe nodded, his eyes sparkling with curiosity, as if fascinated by this sandbag who could cultivate the ‘Titanium Demon Body’ to such a level.

“Wait…” Lin Fan calmed his internal energy, looking at the man in the blue robe.

This was power. Without strength, one was merely meat on someone else’s chopping block, at their mercy. But for Lin Fan, such a great opportunity, how could he possibly give it up?

Whether on Earth or now, Lin Fan was a madman, an unrelenting madman. He would never stop until he had crushed all the benefits before him.

Previously, at level five of ‘Titanium Demon Body’, a Post-Heavenly Second Stage’s full attack only made him spit blood. Who knew what level seven could achieve.

Lin Fan knew that this Post-Heavenly Eighth Stage sect disciple must have some task for him and wouldn’t truly kill him.

Of course, Lin Fan wouldn’t be so foolish as to say something like, “Please hit me,” which would be begging for a beating.

“You couldn’t bear the humiliation I gave you yesterday and came with help today. Do you think I’ll be scared? Let me tell you, I, Lin Fan, fear many things, but I’m not afraid of anyone seeking revenge against me.” With that, Lin Fan charged forward.

Come on, hit me already.

…

The man in the blue robe looked at Lin Fan, a slight smile appearing on his face. “Interesting…”

“Bang.”

Without any visible movement from the man in the blue robe, it was as if a wall existed before him. As soon as Lin Fan charged forward, he was instantly sent flying backward.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but spit out another mouthful of blood.

“Ding, experience +2000.”

At this moment, Lin Fan was almost ecstatic. Previously, when beaten by those outer sect examination disciples, he only gained a few points of experience. But now, a casual strike from this opponent had given him so much.

So exhilarating.

But this wasn’t enough. He needed even more experience.

“Hmph, weak and feeble. This is the help you brought? It seems you’re not that impressive.” Lin Fan stood up and said.

“Stop! Don’t be disrespectful to Senior Brother,” the peerless beauty’s expression changed as he scolded.

“It’s fine. He’s quite interesting, indeed. The ‘Titanium Demon Body’ has a limit of three layers. Even at the third layer, it can only withstand a full attack from a Post-Heavenly First Stage. Now it’s getting more and more interesting. Alright, today, let me see your limits.” The man in the blue robe chuckled lightly.