Chapter 77: Returning to the Sect

"Everyone, stop right there."

Just as Lin Fan was about to spar with these senior brothers, a voice of restraint came from the side.

"Is that you, Junior Brother Lin?" A familiar and evocative voice reached Lin Fan's ears.

Lin Fan looked toward the sound and a smile curled at the corner of his mouth. Senior Brother Ni was still the same, and his cultivation had even broken through to the Xiantian realm.

Lin Fan remembered that when he left, Senior Brother Ni seemed to be only at the eighth level of Houtian. According to common sense, breaking through from the eighth level of Houtian to the Xiantian realm required crossing two thresholds. Yet, unexpectedly, after he left, Senior Brother Ni's cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds. He wondered what kind of fortuitous encounter he had.

"Senior Brother Ni, could there be someone else who looks exactly like me?" Lin Fan stood there and said with a smile.

Ni Mingyang, seeing the person he could hardly believe was standing before him, trembled all over. That look that made one want to hit him could only belong to Junior Brother Lin.

"Junior Brother Lin, weren't you already... I never thought I'd see you again." Ni Mingyang stepped forward excitedly, grabbing Lin Fan's shoulder and saying.

He and Junior Brother Yin had personally buried Junior Brother Lin, and he was absolutely certain that Junior Brother Lin was dead. But now, seeing Junior Brother Lin alive and kicking before him, he found it hard to believe.

What on earth had happened? How had Junior Brother Lin come back to life?

Ni Mingyang couldn't figure out any of this, but no matter what, the fact that Junior Brother Lin appeared before him safe and sound was the greatest joy.

"Junior Brother Ni, do you know this person?" At this moment, the surrounding inner disciples asked curiously.

"Yes, fellow senior brothers, this is Junior Brother Lin, an outer disciple of the Holy Demon Sect. However, due to certain reasons, he has only returned today." Ni Mingyang said.

"Oh, since he's one of us, we should follow the rules. But forget it, everyone disperse." The inner disciple nodded, slightly displeased that the junior brother had barged into the sect, but since it was a misunderstanding, he let it go.

Moreover, judging by their expressions, it was clear they hadn't seen each other for a long time. Perhaps this junior brother had encountered some trouble and lost his token.

At this moment, among the crowd, Han Lu frowned, looking somewhat incredulous. Wasn't this guy dead? How had he come back?

When Lin Fan was accidentally killed, Han Lu had been quite excited, after all, that guy was really annoying.

But now this guy had miraculously returned, making Han Lu displeased. Heaven must be blind, letting such a pest survive.

With the help of the Jade Purification Vase, Han Lu's cultivation was rising rapidly. What took others years of effort, he could achieve in just one month.

His cultivation had also advanced from the fourth level of Houtian to the eighth level of Houtian, one step closer to the Xiantian realm. With the current efficacy of the Jade Purification Vase, Han Lu was confident he could break through to the Xiantian realm within half a month.

After the onlookers dispersed, Ni Mingyang was still very excited because Junior Brother Lin had come back to life.

"Junior Brother, I'll take you to see Junior Brother Yin. Since you died, Junior Brother Yin has become a different person. He locks himself in his room every day to cultivate, and except during meals, it's impossible to see him. Also, you must tell me honestly what happened. At that time, you were really dead." Ni Mingyang said.

Lin Fan scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. He hadn't expected that his own actions would cause Senior Brother Yin to become like this.

In Lin Fan's mind, Senior Brother Yin's change was entirely his fault. Senior Brother Yin had witnessed him being accidentally killed by an inner disciple but was powerless to help, and probably felt deeply guilty.

"Senior Brother Ni, I happen to have something to discuss with you, and I'd like your advice." As an outer disciple, it was nearly impossible for him to see the sect leader. Moreover, Lin Fan's greatest fear was that the sect leader wouldn't believe what he said.

...

"What? Junior Brother Lin, is what you said true?" In Yin Mochen's room, after hearing Junior Brother Lin's story, both of them showed expressions of disbelief.

The Great Yan Dynasty was going to attack the Holy Demon Sect along with other sects? How was that possible?

The sects of the world kept to themselves; how could they attack the Holy Demon Sect without reason?

"Junior Brother, did you mishear?" Ni Mingyang said.

Lin Fan shook his head. "Senior Brother, it's absolutely true. I heard it with my own ears."

"Junior Brother, the Yan Emperor's cultivation is unfathomable. You say you heard it yourself... Even if we go to the sect, it won't hold up." Ni Mingyang said.

"Yes, Junior Brother, this kind of thing is no joke." Yin Mochen was dumbfounded when he saw Junior Brother Lin return. Could it be that Junior Brother Lin had come back from the dead?

"Senior Brothers, do I look like I'm joking? If I hadn't heard it myself, I wouldn't have traveled all the way back from the Great Yan Dynasty." Lin Fan said.

Ni Mingyang and the other were helpless about Lin Fan faking his death to escape to the Great Yan Dynasty for fun. This junior brother would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

"Junior Brother, we certainly believe you. If what you say is true, then it's truly terrifying." Ni Mingyang said with a shocked heart.

"Senior Brother Ni, I want to ask Senior Brother Meng Yangquan to help me arrange a meeting with the sect leader. Senior Brother, you know that if it were just one sect, I fully believe the Holy Demon Sect could withstand it. But the key is that it might not be just one or two sects attacking the Holy Demon Sect. If the sect leader doesn't know, when that day comes, no one in the sect will survive." Lin Fan said.

"Alright, I'll take you to see Senior Brother Meng right now." Ni Mingyang also understood the gravity of the situation. If things were as Junior Brother Lin said, it would be truly terrifying.

Although Meng Yangquan was an outer disciple, he was a wolf in sheep's clothing. His cultivation was clearly at the sixth level of Renshen, yet he still mingled among the outer disciples.

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Qingxin Pavilion.

The most luxurious residence among the outer disciples, and also where Meng Yangquan lived.

At this moment, Meng Yangquan looked tenderly at the junior sister practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, gradually becoming mesmerized.

"Senior Brother, the Jinghong Sword Technique you taught me, I've mastered it." Mu Chenyu had a slight sheen of sweat on her forehead, looking very radiant.

"Junior Sister, your comprehension is excellent. This Xuan-grade sword technique, you have already entered the hall. As long as you continue to work hard in the future, your cultivation will surely improve." Meng Yangquan said with a smile.

Mu Chenyu smiled, looking at Senior Brother Meng, a trace of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

"Senior Brother, I want to see the world outside. Can you take me?" Mu Chenyu said.

Meng Yangquan was slightly startled, his usually calm heart suddenly stirred. This was the first time his junior sister had taken the initiative to invite him to leave the sect and travel the world.

Although Mu Chenyu was an outer disciple and not allowed to leave the sect, who was Meng Yangquan? He was a big boss hiding among the outer disciples. Taking an outer disciple out was naturally no problem.

"Alright, wherever Junior Sister wants to go, Senior Brother will accompany you." Meng Yangquan said with tender affection.

"Ni Mingyang requests to see Senior Brother Meng." Just then, Ni Mingyang's voice came from outside.

"Mingyang, come in." Meng Yangquan said softly.

When Lin Fan followed Ni Mingyang inside, Meng Yangquan was startled. "Are you Junior Brother Lin?"

"Greetings, Senior Brother." Lin Fan said with a cupped fist salute.

"Senior Brother Meng, Junior Brother Lin was still young and playful. That day, he faked his death and left the sect to have some fun." Ni Mingyang explained.

Meng Yangquan frowned slightly. Faked his death? How was that possible? He had been there that day and personally checked. The vital signs were gone; how could it be a fake death?

"Mingyang, what is it?" Meng Yangquan asked.

"Senior Brother, Junior Brother Lin has an important matter to report to the sect leader and would like to ask Senior Brother Meng to arrange an audience." Ni Mingyang said. If they wanted to see the sect leader, only Senior Brother Meng could help.

Otherwise, given their status, it would be impossible to meet the sect leader.