Chapter 298: Farewell—He Is Not Zhou Tong!
[Ding! You patted Lin Qingtan. Obtained: 10,000 Deathshade Pills!]
"Mn." Qingtan nodded at Lin Fan's words, then turned to say her goodbyes to Lin Dong and the others.
Afterward, she looked at Bo Xuan and said calmly,
"Send me to the Dark Tribunal when we return."
Bo Xuan's dark eyes lit up with joy.
He had spent countless years grooming this most prized disciple to inherit his mantle.
"Three years from now, I'll go with Big Brother Lin Fan… to crush Yuan Gate."
Qingtan's voice was soft, but filled with unwavering determination as she gazed into the distance where Tian Yuzi and Di Yuzi had vanished.
Bo Xuan smiled as he patted her head.
"Once you become the next Hall Master of the Dark Hall, you'll be a king in your own right. No one will be able to stop you—not even me."
"Thank you, Master," Qingtan whispered, withdrawing her gaze.
Bo Xuan nodded with a smile. With a wave of his sleeve, a rift of darkness tore open in the air.
Dark light wrapped around Qingtan, Huo'er, and Chen Kui, and without sparing another word, Bo Xuan led them into the void and vanished.
…
"To think that girl was Bo Xuan's personal disciple…"
The blue-robed Supreme Elder of Dao Sect sighed softly, staring at the fading rift.
"She's even going to the Dark Tribunal… she might become the next Dark Hall Master. Yuan Gate is in for more trouble than they think."
Ying Xuanzi nodded with a serious expression.
Though Dao Sect had the upper hand today, three years from now, when Lin Fan returned to confront Yuan Gate, the challenge would be far greater than today.
"Let's return to the sect," Ying Xuanzi said at last, shaking his head. He raised a hand, preparing to lead Dao Sect away.
But then—
"Sect Master, Supreme Elder, everyone… the four of us brothers won't return to Dao Sect for now."
Lin Fan stepped forward and bowed.
"Lin Fan, come back with us first," Ying Huanhuan said anxiously.
"Let Father find a way to help you grow stronger as quickly as possible."
She turned toward Ying Xuanzi, eyes pleading.
Ying Xuanzi sighed inwardly and nodded.
"Yes. Return with us for now. We'll make arrangements later."
But Lin Fan shook his head gently.
"Thank you for the offer, but… if I want to reach a level where I don't fear Yuan Gate in three years, simply training in Dao Sect won't be enough."
Ying Huanhuan rushed over, grabbing his arm.
Her eyes glistened with tears.
"It's too dangerous out there! Yuan Gate will definitely send killers after you. Please, just come back with us… please?"
To everyone, Lin Fan's strength was impressive, but only at Profound Life Great Completion.
Not enough to pose a real threat to Yuan Gate.
As for Ren Yuzi's death—they didn't believe it was Lin Fan's doing alone. Such a power couldn't be used multiple times.
"Don't worry," Lin Fan reassured gently.
"I'm leaving the Eastern Xuan Region. It won't be so easy for Yuan Gate to find me."
[Ding! You patted Ying Huanhuan. Obtained: Taiqing Divine Spirit Pill x1!
Note: Greatly enhances spiritual force and clarity of mind upon consumption.]
Lin Fan made a mental note of the reward, but didn't dwell on it.
"We're heading to the Demonic Beast Domain," Xiao Diao said then.
"That's my territory. Yuan Gate wouldn't dare act up there."
"You and Xiao Yan should go there. It suits you better. But three years from now—when we strike Yuan Gate—don't fall behind," Lin Fan said with a smile.
"What about you and Lin Dong?" Xiao Diao asked, frowning.
"We're going to Chaos Demon Sea," Lin Fan replied openly.
That vast region was far more chaotic than the Eastern Xuan Region. Even if others knew where they were, finding them would be no easy task.
Plus, with the Devouring Heavenly Corpse as his ace, as long as he wasn't besieged by multiple Reincarnation Stage experts, he'd be fine.
"Chaos Demon Sea is far more dangerous than here…" the blue-robed elder muttered.
"The more chaotic the place, the faster we'll grow," Lin Fan replied firmly.
Xiao Diao nodded.
"Fine. It's settled. You go to Chaos Demon Sea, we'll head to the Beast Domain. In three years, we return to crush Yuan Gate."
"But… I only know the coordinates for the Beast Domain. I can't set up a spatial array to the Chaos Demon Sea," he admitted.
The blue-robed elder said,
"I've been there in my youth. Since you insist, I'll build the array myself."
"Thank you, Supreme Elder. If possible, please send us to the Skywind Sea Region," Lin Fan said gratefully.
The elder shook his head.
"No thanks needed. As long as you don't resent Dao Sect… I'm satisfied."
Without further words, he began constructing a teleportation array to the Chaos Demon Sea.
Lin Fan smiled.
"This is my decision. I'd never blame Dao Sect. Farewell, Huanhuan, Sect Master, Uncle Chen… everyone."
He stepped into the array.
Lin Dong followed after bidding his own farewells.
"Don't you two dare die in that sea! If you can't survive there, come to the Beast Domain—your big bro Diao will cover you!"
Xiao Diao shouted at them.
Lin Fan waved a hand. Without looking back, he and Lin Dong vanished.
"Let's go too," Xiao Diao said to Xiao Yan after they left.
Xiao Yan nodded, and the two stepped into the array—disappearing moments later.
…
"Three years from now, I'll go to Yuan Gate… for Lin Fan," Ying Huanhuan whispered, her beautiful eyes flashing ice-blue.
She turned and leapt into the sky, her waterfall-like hair flowing behind her. Under the sunlight, the ends of her locks shimmered with faint glimmers of frost.
"Let's go home," Ying Xuanzi said softly, sighing as he turned to lead Dao Sect away.
Once both Yuan Gate and Dao Sect had left, the other factions also began to disperse—each harboring complicated feelings.
…
"So it ends… I wonder if three years from now, Lin Fan will share Zhou Tong's fate…"
From the pavilion of Annihilation City, the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace's matron gazed into the distance and sighed.
Clearly, she did not have high hopes for Lin Fan's chances against Yuan Gate.
But then—
"He's not Zhou Tong…"
The soft voice came from beside her. The matron blinked and turned to see Ling Qingzhu.
Her eyes were deep and radiant as she stared toward the horizon where Lin Fan had vanished.
"Three years from now… he will return.
And Yuan Gate… will regret everything they did today."
Ling Qingzhu's gaze was firm, her lips pressed together gently.
"Lin Fan… live well. And then… come back."
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