Chapter 218: Wholehearted Conviction—Into the Dan River!
Swish!
In an instant, the massive sword of light slashed fiercely toward the descending crimson giant hand!
Sizzle!
As the sword swept down, it tore through the void, leaving behind a blinding gash.
The earth below cracked open violently.
Even before the sword fully descended, its sharp wind had already pierced the air, carving a terrifying gash across the vast platform!
Boom!
In a blink, the massive light sword collided head-on with the crimson hand.
At the moment of impact, the entire sky seemed to tremble. Sword light exploded in all directions, forcing nearby disciples to retreat, fearful of getting caught in the shockwaves.
Above, red and blue light clashed fiercely, painting the heavens like the end of days.
Crack!
Suddenly, a crisp sound echoed.
The crowd on the platform stared in shock as they saw a crack appear on the massive sword of light.
Crack crack...
More and more cracks spread rapidly across the sword. The sky filled with sharp, splitting sounds.
But at nearly the same moment, the crimson giant hand was also split by the sword, and a deep fissure began to spread across it.
Cheng Xuan stared at the scene above, his expression more serious than ever.
He hadn't expected Lin Fan's power to be this overwhelming.
Even his strongest attack had failed to overpower the opponent.
"This guy's strength… no wonder he speaks with such confidence," Ying Huanhuan murmured from the side of the platform, her red lips pressed into a thoughtful line.
In the sky above, Qi Lei and Wei Sen looked on in astonishment.
"No wonder he became champion of the Hundred Dynasties War. The Desolate Hall really picked up a gem this time," Qi Lei said softly.
Wei Sen replied, "Let's see if he can comprehend the Great Wilderness Sutra. That'll be the real test."
Qi Lei simply smiled and said nothing more.
Back on the platform, the clash between crimson hand and sword was nearing its conclusion.
Crash!
Before the disbelieving eyes of the Heaven Hall disciples, Cheng Xuan's massive sword shattered completely, crumbling into dust and dissolving back into Yuan Power.
Boom!
A moment later, the crimson giant hand also exploded into radiant energy and dissipated into the sky.
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow at the result, somewhat dissatisfied.
This was the first time his Great Wilderness Heaven-Imprisoning Hand had ever been broken.
The Heaven Emperor Scripture really was formidable.
With that in mind, Lin Fan's Yuan Power surged again.
Crimson light enveloped his entire body, gathering in his palm and carrying faint traces of black.
Fwoosh!
In the next instant, flames burst forth from his hand—flames tinged with Nirvana Devil Flame!
His hand rapidly expanded, growing dozens of times larger in the blink of an eye!
Cracks formed in his palm, exuding a menacing aura of destruction.
"Vermilion Bird Sky-Cracking Palm!"
Lin Fan roared in his heart as the massive crimson palm slammed down toward Cheng Xuan!
BOOOOM!
The air cracked apart as the palm roared forth, emitting an earth-shattering boom!
Space itself ruptured, releasing waves of terrifying pressure.
"What a terrifying palm!"
"It's laced with Nirvana Devil Flame too—who could survive that?!"
"No wonder he won the Hundred Dynasties War..."
...
The Heaven Hall disciples were visibly shaken by the overwhelming power contained in Lin Fan's strike.
Off to the side, Ying Huanhuan's expression grew serious.
"This guy… he's more ruthless than I thought. I guess I'll need to train a bit more after this."
As Lin Fan's opponent, Cheng Xuan felt the full weight of the pressure bearing down on him, and his expression turned grim.
"Heaven Emperor Scripture—Heavenly Emperor Bell!"
Yuan Power surged around him as he condensed it into a towering ancient bell to shield himself.
Dong!
Just as the bell formed, the flaming crimson palm crashed into it, shaking the entire sky with its impact.
Crack!
Under countless stunned gazes, cracks spiderwebbed across the ancient bell, and then—
Boom!
With a deafening explosion, the bell shattered completely!
Bang!
The crimson palm struck Cheng Xuan's shoulder directly.
Pfft!
Cheng Xuan spat blood as he was hurled dozens of meters backward before he managed to stabilize himself.
"I yield!"
Admitting defeat, Cheng Xuan sat down cross-legged without delay and began using his Yuan Power to dispel the lingering Nirvana Devil Flame.
Lin Fan shook his head slightly, then calmly stepped forward.
"Stop!"
Cries of alarm rang out from some of the disciples, especially those close to Cheng Xuan. A few even prepared to intervene.
Even Qi Lei and Wei Sen raised their brows—but did not move.
On the platform's edge, Ying Huanhuan frowned. "What is he trying to do now?"
But Lin Fan ignored them.
He landed beside Cheng Xuan, reached out, and placed his hand on Cheng Xuan's shoulder.
A moment later, the Devouring Power activated.
He silently absorbed all the lingering Nirvana Flame and Nirvana Devil Flame from Cheng Xuan's body.
"Brother Lin Fan, returning kindness for grievance… I'm ashamed," Cheng Xuan said, cupping his fists after standing up.
Lin Fan smiled. "We're fellow disciples. Were we really going to fight to the death over this?"
"…Maybe he's not so bad after all," Ying Huanhuan murmured, lips curling faintly.
The surrounding Heaven Hall disciples also began warming to Lin Fan, their hostility greatly reduced.
"This is one million Nirvana Pills," Cheng Xuan said, handing over a Qiankun Bag.
"I owe you one, Lin Fan. If you ever need anything, just say the word."
Lin Fan took the bag with a smile. "A bet's a bet. I'll gladly accept."
Rather than offend him, Cheng Xuan respected him more after the exchange.
Qi Lei and Wei Sen descended to the platform, their expressions clearly more approving than before.
"Time for the Dan River Baptism. Lin Fan, do you want to rest first?" Qi Lei asked with a smile.
"No need," Lin Fan said, shaking his head.
That brief fight had hardly taxed him.
"Then let's begin," Qi Lei said. "The longer you last in the Baptism, the more benefits you'll gain. How far you go depends on you."
He exchanged a glance with Wei Sen, and both shot off toward the massive Dan River.
"Lin Fan—enter the Dan River!"
Hearing Qi Lei's call, Lin Fan nodded slightly, pushed off with his toes, and shot into the air.
Under countless envious gazes, he flew into the Nirvana Qi–filled Dan River.
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