Chapter 712: If This Act Isn't Put On, It Feels Awful

The Sanctuary.

Fang Xuan led the crowd onto the square, a boundless smile spreading across his face.

"The Xuan Kui Squad has also completed a Heaven-grade low-tier mission."

"So strong, I never expected the Xuan Kui Squad to be this powerful; they might even be on par with the Feng Tian Squad now."

"Impossible. The Xuan Kui Squad managed to complete a Heaven-grade low-tier mission this time only by hiring several strong fighters. The contribution points they earned will probably be divided among those experts. Still, the fame from completing a Heaven-grade low-tier mission is enough to make up for it."

"The Xuan Kui Squad is eager to complete a Heaven-grade low-tier mission this time, surely to recruit more members. It seems we have a chance to try our luck."

"In the Sanctuary, without joining a squad, it's virtually impossible to move forward. Only by joining a powerful squad can one have greater opportunities for development."

...

Fang Xuan smiled. Completing a Heaven-grade low-tier mission would greatly enhance the squad's reputation and increase the likelihood of attracting strong fighters.

"Has the Rose Squad returned?" Fang Xuan scanned the area but saw no sign of the Rose Squad.

"No, after the Rose Squad left, they haven't come back. The sole survivor of the Hundred Battles Squad also left with those two people and hasn't returned."

"They're courting death. They dared to go even when the Thunder Monarch descended; they've probably become food for the ancient clans by now."

"Yeah, but it's a pity about the Rose Squad. They dared to carry out a mission without hiring any strong fighters; they're probably in grave danger now."

Fang Xuan had long known the fate of the Rose Squad.

"The Earth-grade high-tier mission the Rose Squad took on wasn't difficult originally, but recently the Black Demon Sword Master has stayed at Black Mountain, raising the mission difficulty to Heaven-grade low-tier. The Rose Squad should have been wiped out at Black Mountain by now," Fang Xuan said.

"What? The Black Demon Sword Master? Isn't that the evil being who once annihilated the Tenglong Squad with a single sword strike?"

"If the Black Demon Sword Master is at Black Mountain, then the Rose Squad is definitely in grave danger."

Fang Xuan looked at the crowd and shook his head helplessly. "If the Rose Squad had merged into the Xuan Kui Squad, this wouldn't have happened. Anyway, today the Xuan Kui Squad has completed a Heaven-grade low-tier mission. Is there any strong fighter willing to join the Xuan Kui Squad? Or anyone with cultivation at the fifth level of the Divine Heaven Realm can join the Xuan Kui Squad. The benefits are generous."

Some rogue cultivators in the square had thoughts upon hearing this.

In the Sanctuary, joining a powerful squad was very important.

Going out on missions with a squad not only ensured safety but also allowed one to earn more contribution points to exchange for more things.

In the Sanctuary, squads and beings coexisted.

For a squad to become strong, it must have strong members, and for members to become strong, they must have a reliable squad.

"I'm willing to join."

"I'm willing to join too."

"I'm at the fifth level of the Divine Heaven Realm and willing to join the Xuan Kui Squad."

Fang Xuan looked at the scene before him, overjoyed. Only by continuously recruiting members could the squad become stronger.

The Feng Tian Squad was among the top ten squads in the Sanctuary, and every one of its members could stand on their own, not to be underestimated.

"Good, good." Fang Xuan was in high spirits and had his members accept the new recruits.

Boom!

Just then, a loud noise came.

"They're back! The Rose Squad and the Hundred Battles Squad are both back!"

Everyone who heard the voice showed expressions of disbelief.

Fang Xuan was puzzled; in his view, this was impossible.

But when he saw the figures in the distance, Fang Xuan's expression instantly changed.

"Rose Squad, did you complete your mission?" some onlookers asked curiously.

"Hundred Battles Squad, didn't you encounter the Thunder Monarch? How could you come back alive?"

At that moment, everyone was asking questions in a flurry.

"Let me through, let me through..." Fang Xuan pushed through the crowd and came before the Rose Squad, asking with a shocked expression, "You went to Black Mountain—how could you come back?"

Fang Xuan knew the Rose Squad's strength well. If they encountered the Black Demon Sword Master, they would surely die; there was no way they could come back alive.

"Fang Xuan, you didn't expect this, did you? It seems you knew all along that the Black Demon Sword Master was at Black Mountain and thought our Rose Squad would be completely annihilated," Liu Rose said, looking at Fang Xuan.

"You really came back from the Black Mountain." Fang Xuan's expression changed abruptly upon hearing Liu Qiangwei's words.

"With this Emperor here, what is a mere Black Mountain?" Lin Fan said calmly.

"You..." Fang Xuan looked at the man before him, utterly incredulous, then turned to the Hundred Battle Squad, "You all..."

"Hmph, what about them? With this Emperor present, what can a mere Thunder Monarch do?" Lin Fan flicked his sleeve, his expression proud.

Lin Fan's words stunned everyone.

What was the Black Mountain? What was the Thunder Monarch?

Such domineering words.

"Impossible. The Rose Squad returning from the Black Mountain was just luck, but the Hundred Battle Squad encountered the Thunder Monarch. How could you have saved them from his grasp?"

Fang Xuan couldn't believe it. The Thunder Monarch was immensely powerful; even the Heaven-Sealing Squad wouldn't dare claim they could slay him.

"I see. You must be lying. The Thunder Monarch is so mighty—how could you, of all people, manage it? Impossible." Fang Xuan refused to believe.

"Are you sick or something? Just because you can't do it, others can't either?" Lin Fan was getting annoyed with this Fang Xuan. Wasn't he just an idiot?

"What did you say? You dare call me sick?" Fang Xuan's face darkened with rage, then he looked at the crowd, "Do you believe what he says?"

The crowd exchanged glances, their eyes showing distrust. After all, the Thunder Monarch's ferocity was legendary; he was no ordinary being to slay.

"It should be impossible."

"Yeah, the Thunder Monarch is such a being—how could he be slain by him?"

"I don't believe it. I certainly don't."

Seeing that no one believed, Fang Xuan's face broke into a smile.

"Benefactor, I can't take it anymore. I must show off, or I'll feel terrible all over." said the Venerable Shijia.

"Hmm, bald donkey, I was thinking the same. Go, bring out our pet."

"Alright!" The Venerable Shijia rejoiced.

"You there, stop blocking the way. This Emperor needs to hurry and form a squad." Lin Fan waved his hand, not wanting to say more.

"Hmph, braggart. Just you wait..." Fang Xuan snorted, disdain in his heart.

"Make way, make way! The monk is bringing out his pet. If you get bitten, don't blame me!" the Venerable Shijia shouted, holding a rope, at the other end of which was an ancient tribe member.

When the crowd saw the ancient tribe member the Venerable Shijia was leading, they were completely dumbfounded.

"Holy crap, look at that!"

"This... how is this possible?"

"The Thunder Monarch! It really is the Thunder Monarch! I've seen the mission, I've seen the image—that's the Thunder Monarch!"

"How is it possible? He really saved the Hundred Battle Squad from the Thunder Monarch and even subdued him."

"Huge news! The first to complete a Heaven-grade mid-tier mission in the Sanctuary is a being without a squad!"

"A mission that even the top ten squads of the Sanctuary couldn't complete—those two actually did it."

At that moment, Fang Xuan was also completely stunned, his face full of disbelief.

"Fang Xuan, there is always a sky beyond the sky, and people beyond people. Fortune and misfortune depend on each other. You stole the strong members of our Rose Squad, but you never expected us to encounter an even more powerful existence." Liu Qiangwei came before Fang Xuan, said disdainfully, then without looking back, ran toward Lin Fan and the others.

"Our Hundred Battle Squad encountered an ancient tribe monarch, but thanks to Emperor Lin Fan's rescue, we survived." Lie Baizhan cupped his hands to the crowd, then also chased after Lin Fan in the distance.

"This... this." Fang Xuan felt as if he couldn't catch his breath. He had just been basking in the glory of completing a Heaven-grade low-tier mission, only to be slapped in the face.

"Did you hear that? That man hasn't even formed a squad yet. If we follow him now, when he recruits for his squad, we might be lucky enough to be chosen."

"Let's go, let's go, hurry up, or it'll be too late."

"What about the Xuan Kui Squad? Aren't we joining them?"

"Ah, forget it. Squads like Xuan Kui are a dime a dozen in the Sanctuary, but a powerhouse who can subdue the Thunder Monarch is one of a kind."

"Well said. Let's go..."

Suddenly, the once bustling square was empty; everyone had followed Lin Fan.

Only the Xuan Kui Squad members were left standing there, dumbfounded.

Especially Fang Xuan, who nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood.

This time, to complete the Heaven-grade low-tier mission, he had spent a lot of contribution points. He had hoped to use the fame to recruit more members, but judging by the current situation, it seemed no one was left.