"Impossible!"
The Demon Lord, startled like a bird caught in a hunter's snare, retreated explosively. He stared at Lin Fan in disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost. The other party had effortlessly blocked his punch.
It wasn't just the Demon Lord who was shocked.
Even those who had followed Old Master Yun Xiang were stunned by the scene unfolding before them.
Old Master Yun Xiang raised his head, a hint of pride on his face.
See?
This is the expert I was talking about.
You wouldn't believe me, and there was nothing I could do. Now you see it, don't you? This is true dominance. What can the Demon Lord do? His full-powered punch was stopped by a single finger, and he's completely helpless.
Lin Fan remained calm, standing there expressionlessly, his gaze locked onto the Demon Lord.
He had always believed that the world wasn't large, and the target he sought would eventually appear before him. Now, this belief had been validated; the Demon Lord stood right in front of him.
"Is this the Qingyang Town expert Old Master Yun Xiang spoke of?"
Marquis Shenwei stared intently at Lin Fan. He looked young, but he had heard Lin Fan's earlier words about waiting here for the Demon Lord for a hundred years.
Didn't that mean that despite his youthful appearance, he was actually a centuries-old monster?
He couldn't understand why the other party looked so young. Perhaps it was truly due to immense power that he maintained his youthful visage.
Under Lin Fan's gaze, the Demon Lord felt extremely uncomfortable.
An indescribable sense of oppression weighed upon him.
"Damn it, your gaze irritates me! Stop looking at me like that!" the Demon Lord roared furiously. Waves of demonic sound shook the heavens and earth, forming sound waves like a storm, creating an intense pressure.
Lin Fan didn't speak.
Instead, he clenched his fist, pulling his arm back as if aiming, preparing to deliver the final blow to the Demon Lord.
"It's time to end this, time to awaken."
He spoke words that no one could understand.
As his voice fell, Lin Fan's expression turned serious. He threw a punch. Even though there was some distance between him and the Demon Lord, he was still confident in obliterating him. As his fist propelled forward, a world-shaking fist force erupted.
The resulting impact was intense.
"Such powerful fist force!"
Marquis Shenwei was terrified, as if he had seen a ghost. He had always been confident in his own strength, but upon seeing Lin Fan's punch, he realized how weak he truly was. Forget withstanding the punch directly, he feared he couldn't even withstand the residual force.
The gap was too vast.
Impossible to contend with.
BOOM!
The Demon Lord was instantly engulfed by the fist force, his features contorted as he let out a heart-wrenching scream.
"No, impossible!"
He roared, struggling, but the power was beyond his resistance. He didn't even have the ability to fight back.
"No…"
The fist force tore through the clouds, leaving a deep, seemingly endless gorge in the ground.
"Truly weak."
Lin Fan muttered to himself.
In the distance, there was no trace of the Demon Lord. He had been completely obliterated by Lin Fan's fist force, not even a speck of dust remained. For the Demon Lord, encountering someone as powerful and inexplicable as Lin Fan could only be attributed to bad luck.
"The Demon Lord… just died like that?"
Marquis Shenwei couldn't believe what he was seeing.
But with the Demon Lord's demise, the turbid aura in the world gradually dissipated. It was the result of the demons' rampage across the world. Now, with the Demon Lord's fall, everything would return to normal.
"Town Chief Lin, you have saved this world." Old Master Yun Xiang said.
If Lin Fan hadn't dealt with the Demon Lord, with their strength, they wouldn't have been a match for him. The final outcome would have been simple: everyone would have died at the Demon Lord's hands.
And this world would have become a world ruled by demons.
"I merely did what I had to do."
Lin Fan stood there, closing his eyes and spreading his arms as if embracing the world. He could feel the will of nature rejoicing, as if welcoming a new life.
Old Master Yun Xiang and the others spoke excitedly, their emotions high. With the Demon Lord's fall, peace returned to the world, and the remaining demons were no longer a threat.
At this moment, Lin Fan seemed to have entered a tranquil world.
No sound reached his ears.
It was quiet.
Peaceful.
Lin Fan looked back at Qingyang Town. After a century of development, it had become a utopian paradise in the hearts of many, irreplaceable by anything.
Then, he walked towards the distance.
Old Master Yun Xiang wanted to follow, but he sensed the emotions emanating from Lin Fan, a certain depth, as if something weighed on his mind.
In front of a tombstone, Lin Fan gently stroked it, smiling. "Qing Lian, I must go now."
Immediately after, a voice echoed in his mind.
Mission: Complete.
Reward: Demon Subduing Seal.
Next Arrival: August 1st.
Return!
A mysterious power descended from the sky. Lin Fan, standing before the tombstone, smiled as his body transformed into specks of starlight, gradually dissipating into the world.
The people of Qingyang Town paused for a moment, as if something deep within their hearts had left.
Something very important.
But they didn't know what it was.
Living happily in Qingyang Town, they had no interest in the outside world. Where the Town Chief was, there was happiness; this was the thought in everyone's hearts. But now, the throbbing in their hearts felt like the loss of something important.
Changbai Mountain.
Lin Fan suddenly opened his eyes, looking at his surroundings. Seeing Old Zhang sleeping soundly, he smiled. He was back, reunited with his best friend.
Then, he got up and went outside. He looked up at the bright starry sky, his gaze deep and seemingly smiling.
Gradually, the energy particles floating in the air slowly merged into his body.
One-Eyed Man, seeing Lin Fan standing in the distance, was a little surprised. He felt something was different, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
"His aura has changed a bit," One-Eyed Man muttered.
How could he know that Lin Fan had spent a hundred years in another world? Even a pig would become a profound pig after such a long time.
July 1st!
Morning.
"Wow, I slept so well!"
Old Zhang's carefree demeanor was comforting. The unchanging Old Zhang was always so relaxed and confident.
"You're awake. Here's an egg." Lin Fan handed over a boiled egg from the hen, prepared just as Old Zhang woke up.
"Mmm, I slept so comfortably," Old Zhang said.
Lin Fan smiled. "I haven't seen you for so long. I really missed you."
"Hug then," Old Zhang said, opening his arms.
Lin Fan and Old Zhang embraced. Lin Fan, having not seen Old Zhang for so long, missed him dearly. He also wanted to cherish every day.
"You didn't take me with you again," Old Zhang said.
Lin Fan replied, "I didn't know how to take you. It's been a long time, and I've learned a lot of things."
Old Zhang widened his eyes in surprise. "So amazing!"
"It's alright. I just learned how to cook and farm," Lin Fan said.
For him, these were normal things he had learned from Qing Lian. He initially thought they would be difficult, but after trying, he found them quite simple. In Qing Lian's words, he was very talented.
He could easily pick up anything.
"Wow, so amazing!" Old Zhang exclaimed.
This surprised expression wasn't feigned; it was genuine. Old Zhang was someone who genuinely praised Lin Fan.
Lin Fan smiled. "I'll show you when we get back."
"Okay, okay!" Old Zhang clapped his hands happily.
The Evil Chicken, watching these two foolish humans, rolled its chicken eyes.
Such idiots.
The Evil Chicken was pondering a very important matter: where had its compatriots gone? It often crowed, calling out, hoping to receive a response from its kin.
But damn it.
Where had they all run off to?
At this moment, Master Yongxin, seeing Lin Fan and Old Zhang embracing, sighed. "Amitabha, there is no truer affection in this world. This old monk is deeply touched."
Lin Daoming glanced sideways. "How about I give you a hug too?"
Master Yongxin replied seriously, "This old monk finds that quite repulsive."
"You bald donkey, you don't know what's good for you!" Lin Daoming was so exasperated he wanted to thrash Yongxin. He had only said it casually, not seriously intending to hug him. How could he take it seriously? It was truly absurd.
One-Eyed Man said, "Hurry up and pack up. We still have things to do."
For them, Changbai Mountain was truly mysterious.
What they had discovered was likely just the tip of the iceberg. They were searching for the secrets of Changbai Mountain under the noses of countless powerful beings.
Just then, a sound resembling a dragon's roar resonated through the heavens and earth, startling them.
"Is that a dragon's roar?"
"If I'm not mistaken, it probably is."
"It's coming from the direction of Heaven Lake."
Everyone looked towards the distance. The dragon's roar came from Heaven Lake, still some distance away. They exchanged glances. This was a rare opportunity; they had to go there.
Without Lin Fan, One-Eyed Man would have had to carefully consider whether they should go, given their strength. But now it was different. Lin Fan was their strongest ally.
They feared no enemy.
Lin Fan and Old Zhang looked curiously towards the distance. The sound seemed familiar, like something they had heard in a movie.
Heaven Lake.
Surrounded by mountains covered in white snow, it was a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. But soon, this environment would suffer immense destruction.
Booming sounds continued.
A gigantic white serpent soared into the sky from Heaven Lake, its tail whipping, creating a powerful shockwave that sent huge waves rippling across the lake's surface.
Immediately afterward, several figures rushed out from Heaven Lake, landing in the surrounding area. They waved their arms, and silver chains shot through the air, wrapping around the white serpent.
The white serpent roared, twisting its body. With a crack, the chains broke. Then, its tail lashed out, striking one of the figures.
The mysterious man was severely injured, blood spurting from his nose and mouth. His body caved in, bones shattered, as he was flung into the distance, crashing through boulders.
Several people were hidden in the surroundings.
They watched the scene unfold, ready to seize any opportunity. But seeing the current situation, they were deeply shaken. Such powerful beings! If they charged in, they would probably die without even knowing how.
"That's a powerful snake," Lin Fan said.
Old Zhang replied, "Yeah, it's huge, much bigger than any snake we've eaten before."
"Are you thinking about eating snake?" Lin Fan asked.
Old Zhang said, "No, I'm just saying."
The white serpent, currently displaying its might, had truly escaped a calamity. If Old Zhang had said he wanted to eat it, it would have been a tragedy. Lin Fan, who doted on Old Zhang, would have surely subdued it on the spot and started a barbecue.
The thought itself was terrifying.
One-Eyed Man calmly analyzed the situation.
"Are these mysterious people Starry Sky experts?"
As he learned more, he realized that the Starry Sky experts were truly a mysterious group. Their strength and methods were beyond their imagination. Fortunately, their opportunity had also arrived.
The cultivation method Wu Sheng had given them would allow them to gradually catch up to the Starry Sky experts.
Master Yongxin said, "I don't know. I haven't seen them before."
Lin Daoming added, "To possess such strength, they must be Starry Sky experts. No one has reached the level of these mysterious people yet."
As he said this, he suddenly realized he had overstated things.
He glanced at Lin Fan.
Wasn't he even more terrifying than a Starry Sky expert?
Even Starry Sky experts were like weak shrimp in front of him, frighteningly weak.
"You dare to cause trouble here? Do you all want to die?"
The white serpent spoke in human tongue, its crimson eyes fixed on them. It had been cultivating diligently in Heaven Lake, waiting for the right moment. Even when evils had occupied Changbai Mountain, they hadn't dared to come here and bother it.
And now, these people had dragged it out of Heaven Lake, completely enraging it.
The Starry Sky experts surrounding it were under immense pressure from the white serpent. They had forced it out with the intention of capturing it, but the serpent was too strong. With their strength, they couldn't subdue it.
Instantly, a chaotic battle erupted.
These Starry Sky experts were no match for the white serpent. Within a few exchanges, they were on the losing side. Some even perished the moment they were touched by the serpent.
Just then, an unexpected event occurred.
A figure appeared ghost-like behind the white serpent. A fist struck out, creating a bloody hole in the serpent's body. A torrent of blood gushed out, staining the waters of Heaven Lake red.
The white serpent shrieked and retaliated, clearly not expecting a sneak attack.
This enraged the serpent further.
But the figure was truly like a ghost, incredibly fast. It transformed into a blur, dodging the serpent's tail sweep. Landing not far away, the figure stroked his goatee and smiled.
"Not bad, truly not bad. Transforming into a Flood Dragon, excellent bloodline."
The person who appeared wasn't Wu Sheng or Mu Hao, but a strange middle-aged man. His eyes were deep and gloomy, giving off a sinister impression.
He was also very powerful. Standing there, he seemed to have everything under control.
No one could escape.
A Starry Sky expert had arrived.
This one was even stronger than Mu Hao and the others. Despite his immense power, he was fond of sneak attacks.