Chapter 313: If You're Not Convinced, Feel Free to Try

A wise man submits to circumstances. The thirty-eight sect masters had become much more docile now. Though each harbored their own secrets, they could only keep them buried in their hearts.

The disciples of the Nine Heavens Sect looked at Lin Fan with expressions of utter admiration.

In their eyes, Senior Brother Lin was simply too awesome. These sect masters had been arrogant earlier, but now they sat there obediently like grandsons, agreeing with whatever the sect master said.

The enthronement ceremony proceeded as normal.

Lin Fan sat there without speaking. Today was Brother Xinfeng's big day, so the stage naturally belonged to him. Lin Fan only needed to sit there and keep the whole assembly under control.

Though the thirty-eight sect masters dared not act out now, Lin Fan knew they still had many thoughts in their minds.

When the enthronement ceremony ended and Xinfeng invited the sect masters to dine, they politely declined.

Xinfeng said nothing more. He knew these sect masters didn't want to stay. Today, it was only because Brother Lin had come that the whole scene was suppressed. With their schemes shattered, they naturally wouldn't remain.

"Sect Master Xin, the congratulatory gift will be delivered in seven days," said Sect Master Hu of the Red Cloud Sect, his face full of pain.

The other sect masters echoed him in succession. This time, they had lost both the bait and the fish—truly a tragedy.

"It seems all sect masters are eager to go back and prepare generous gifts. But today is my brother's enthronement, a joyous occasion. How can it pass without gifts? Since you're all here, allow me to present a modest offering," Lin Fan said, standing up and gazing downward, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

The many sect masters halted in their steps and looked at Lin Fan. They wondered what gift this man would give, and they were quite curious.

"Baoling, open the door. Get ready to receive gifts," Lin Fan called out into the void.

The treasure spirit in the Nine Heavens Sect's treasury was now very weak. With almost all treasures gone, it had no treasure aura to sustain it, and its destruction was not far off.

"Boom..."

At that moment, the treasury gate of the Nine Heavens Sect burst open. The treasure spirit inside could not come out, but its voice was filled with urgent longing.

"Treasures... treasures..."

"The Holy Sect and the Nine Heavens Sect have been friendly for generations. Since the Nine Heavens Sect is in trouble now, I naturally cannot stand idly by. Please accept this modest gift," Lin Fan said, flicking his sleeve. Treasures from his backpack flew out in a dense stream.

A thick treasure aura filled the area outside the main hall.

At that moment, everyone was utterly dumbfounded by the dense array of treasures.

"How is this possible..." The thirty-eight sect masters were completely stunned. They had never expected this man to produce so many treasures.

"Skyfall Meteorite."

"Sealing Spirit Pearl."

"Heavenly Position Fruit."

...

One by one, treasures floated in midair, each priceless—even their own sects might not possess such items.

"Haha... treasures are here!" At that moment, the treasure spirit in the treasury sensed the treasure aura and rejoiced greatly. A powerful suction came from within, drawing the treasures in one after another.

Sect Master Hu and the others were completely stunned. Then, they became even more convinced.

The Holy Sect and the Nine Heavens Sect had never fallen out at all.

Moreover, the relationship between the Saint Sect and the Nine Firmaments Sect was probably not ordinary either. These treasures alone were completely the foundation of their sect, even surpassing many others.

The disciples of the Nine Firmaments Sect also knew that there were no treasures left in the treasury, which was a great sorrow for a sect.

A sect without treasures had no foundation. They knew better than anyone the importance of treasure spirits, which nurtured treasures and allowed them to continuously evolve.

But now, seeing so many treasures emerge from Uncle Lin's sleeve, the disciples of the Nine Firmaments Sect were completely stunned, and then they looked at Brother Lin in shock.

They had not expected Brother Lin's congratulatory gift to be so great, even beyond their imagination.

"Brother Lin, this..." Xin Feng was now shocked as he looked at Lin Fan, truly at a loss for words.

Lin Fan waved his hand. "No need for polite words. The gift is light but the sentiment is heavy. The affairs of the Nine Firmaments Sect are the affairs of the Saint Sect."

"Brother Lin, rest assured, I will repay you." Xin Feng said no more. He knew what these treasures represented, and the Nine Firmaments Sect was in dire need of them.

Xin Feng engraved today's kindness in his heart. As soon as the Nine Firmaments Sect could recover, he would repay it with all his might.

"Repay my ass! Are you slapping my face?" Lin Fan was displeased upon hearing this. Wasn't this belittling him?

Xin Feng looked at Lin Fan with gratitude and said nothing.

Sect Leader Hu and the others watched the scene before them, feeling extremely bitter inside, but what could they do now?

"Sect Leader Xin, Peak Master Lin, we take our leave." The crowd said.

Lin Fan looked at these sect leaders and then spoke, "Everyone, wait. I have one more thing I forgot to say."

"Peak Master Lin, please speak." The crowd stopped, wondering what he wanted to say.

Now that the Nine Firmaments Sect's strength had been greatly reduced and lacked high-end combat power, although these sects had conceded today, it was hard to guarantee their future intentions. Lin Fan felt it necessary to give them a warning, to make them understand how to act from now on.

"The Sect Leader of the Fire Dao Sect was killed by me with a single palm strike. That was not just a warning to you all. Rather, this Peak Master truly had the intention of killing every one of you here. But since you haven't committed major offenses, I am unwilling to cause too much slaughter. However, you must remember: if any disaster befalls the Nine Firmaments Sect in the future, whether you are responsible or not, your sects will no longer have any reason to exist. Don't feel resentful in your hearts. You are free to try, but don't say I didn't warn you beforehand." Lin Fan said calmly and indifferently.

If he were to annihilate all thirty-eight sects, with the Nine Firmaments Sect's current strength, it might not be able to control this extreme western region. It would be better to let these thirty-eight sects exist as a shield for the Nine Firmaments Sect's development.

As long as they weren't stupid, they would know what to do.

Sect Leader Hu and the others maintained a calm expression, but inwardly, they were undeniably furious. Lin Fan's words were like a slap, cracking loudly across their faces.

But considering Lin Fan's strength and the strength of the Saint Sect, even if they were unconvinced, they could only endure.

"Peak Master Lin, we understand." After a moment of silence, Sect Leader Hu and the others cupped their fists and said.

"En, it's good that you understand. Then I won't see you out." Lin Fan waved his hand.

Sect Leader Hu and the others finally left with cold faces.

And when the thirty-eight sects had all left, the disciples of the Nine Firmaments Sect went completely wild at that moment.

Everyone looked at Brother Lin with admiration. His words just now were truly domineering.

Especially the scene where the thirty-eight sects didn't dare to utter a single word, which made them extremely excited.

"Brother Xin, sorry for stealing your thunder again." Lin Fan laughed heartily.

"Haha..." Xin Feng also laughed loudly. "Brother Lin, needless to say, from now on, you are my only brother."

"Oh? So I wasn't before?" Lin Fan said with a smile.

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