Chapter 1030: Surely He Hasn't Defected to Someone Else

Lin Fan, along with Qiu Zhanyu and Jin Zhengu, left Maple Forest City and fled toward the Heaven and Earth Sect.

Having been away from the sect for three years, Lin Fan had to go back and catch up properly, especially given the current situation. He needed to ask the sect for information on dangerous places and terrifying figures—the path of hunting must begin.

"They're gone." The old man beside Feng Yanyun spoke, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

He had never expected to see such a powerful figure in his lifetime.

Slaughtering a Golden Immortal was like slaughtering a dog—simple, effortless, terrifyingly so.

"I never thought Maple Forest City would have such fortune," Feng Yanyun said.

"Indeed. Now this wondrous grand formation can protect Maple Forest City from foreign enemies, and that is enough." The old man marveled at the formation enveloping the void above Maple Forest City.

This formation was profoundly mysterious, and it also exuded a killing force.

If he were to attack Maple Forest City, he would likely be slain in an instant.

Powerful—this power was truly formidable.

...

"Is where we're going now Big Brother's sect?" Qiu Zhanyu asked curiously.

"Mm." Lin Fan nodded. He wondered what changes had occurred in the Heaven and Earth Sect over these three years—he was truly curious.

"Hehe, we're finally going to see a major sect. The Heaven and Earth Sect is renowned far and wide. We once wanted to join, but had no connections, so it fell through," Jin Zhengu said.

Lin Fan looked at the two and laughed. "If you two want to join, you can."

Qiu Zhanyu was slightly excited, but then thought better of it. "I'll pass. Following Big Brother, joining or not is the same."

"Yeah, that's the logic," Jin Zhengu nodded in agreement.

"Haha!" Lin Fan laughed heartily. "Enough of that. With me, would I let you suffer losses?"

A few days later.

The mountain gate of the Heaven and Earth Sect appeared before Lin Fan.

Lin Fan looked ahead and saw that the sect was bustling with activity, especially above the martial arena, where mana churned and the void twisted.

"Could it be another competition?" Lin Fan wondered, then directly entered through the mountain gate.

...

At the mountain gate, two disciples were chatting idly, staring into the distance with longing.

"That place looks exciting, but we have to guard the gate," one disciple said.

"No matter how exciting, it's none of our business. We just joined the sect; if not us, who else would guard the gate?" the other said.

"Someone's coming." The two chatting disciples suddenly saw Lin Fan and the others and immediately stepped forward.

Lin Fan took out his token—a symbol of a Divine Son. The two disciples naturally recognized it and looked at Lin Fan respectfully. "Senior Brother."

"Mm." Lin Fan nodded and entered the sect.

Qiu Zhanyu and Jin Zhengu, following beside him, puffed out their chests, feeling immensely proud.

After Lin Fan and the others entered, the two disciples grew puzzled.

"That was a Senior Brother, and a Divine Son at that. But we've seen all the Divine Sons, and I don't recall seeing that one," one disciple said in confusion.

"No way. Among the ten Divine Sons, one position has always been vacant. Where have you seen all of them?" the other disciple said.

"Wait, I remember that one of the Divine Sons hasn't returned for three years," the first disciple said.

"Ah! Could that be..." This disciple was startled. Though they had only joined the sect recently, they had heard the rumors.

The foremost Divine Son of the sect, who suppressed all other Divine Sons, making them unable to hold their heads high, and who had been away for three years without returning—very mysterious.

...

"Big Brother, the Heaven and Earth Sect is so lively," Qiu Zhanyu said, looking around in constant amazement.

"Naturally. A major sect is always bustling." Lin Fan smiled faintly, then gazed into the distance. "Let's go take a look over there."

...

In the sect's main hall, on the martial stage.

"I concede." A man clasped his hands, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

On the viewing platform.

"Sect Leader Han, my apologies. Our sect's Divine Son has won another round by luck." The Sect Leader of Kunlun Divine Sect wore a smug smile.

The Kunlun Divine Sect and the Heaven and Earth Sect had exchange activities. This visit was ostensibly a social call, but in truth, it was to assess the strength of the younger generation of the Heaven and Earth Sect.

"It's nothing." Han Juntian smiled lightly, as if unconcerned, but inwardly he was cursing.

What's wrong with these Divine Sons? They all look like they haven't eaten.

And how had the Kunlun Divine Sect become so strong? It was almost abnormal.

"Next match: Kunlun Divine Sect Divine Son Yan Qingxue versus Heaven and Earth Sect Divine Son Ling Wuzun."

The Heaven and Earth Sect's Divine Sons had more losses than wins—only two wins in six matches. It was somewhat embarrassing.

Ling Wuzun looked around, a helpless expression on his face.

"Junior Brother Ling, stay steady. You have to win," said Divine Son Jian Cangqiong, his face pale.

He had just stepped onto the stage and lost. In these past few years, he had reached the Great Perfection of the True Immortal Realm, just one step away from the Mystic Immortal Realm.

But the Kunlun Divine Sect's disciples were even more monstrous; they had suppressed him in just ten moves. It was truly miserable.

"I'll do my best." What else could Ling Wuzun say? He had no other choice.

The Kunlun Divine Sect's disciples seemed to have taken drugs—fierce and extraordinary, not something ordinary people could handle.

And given the current situation, he wasn't very confident either.

Seeing the smug look on the Kunlun Divine Sect disciple, Ling Wuzun fumed. No matter what, he couldn't lose face for the sect.

At that moment, Ling Wuzun thought of that detestable number one Divine Son, the guy he hated most—Lin Fan.

Damn it, if that guy were in the sect, things wouldn't be this miserable. What a pain.

Ling Wuzun would never forget the humiliation Lin Fan had inflicted on him, but considering the current situation, he wished Lin Fan would show up. He'd rather let that guy steal the spotlight than let the Kunlun Divine Sect flaunt their power in the Heaven and Earth Sect.

On the elder's seat, Qingyangzi's face alternated between pale and red, looking rather awkward.

Losing so badly was a huge disgrace.

He then secretly glanced at the Sect Leader's expression, finding it calm, but there was a hint of anger in his eyes.

Damn it, where the hell had that kid gone? Three years without a word—had he run into some old monster outside and defected to someone else?

Qingyangzi actually entertained that thought.

On the martial stage.

Ling Wuzun looked at the stunningly beautiful woman before him and slightly cupped his hands. "Divine Son Ling Wuzun."

Yan Qingxue smiled lightly, then showed a disdainful expression. "Your name is quite domineering—Wuzun. But let's see if you have the ability to match it. Use all your strength, or if you lose too badly, it'll be embarrassing."

Ling Wuzun frowned, slightly annoyed, but he dared not underestimate her. He knew of Yan Qingxue's reputation. Though her cultivation was on par with his, her mana was deep and enduring, and her divine abilities were especially overbearing. If he didn't take her seriously, he might suffer a great loss.