Chapter 221: Dao Sect Stirred, Brothers Depart!
Boom!
The moment that golden light burst out of the lake's surface, a shocking wave of energy surged outward from it.
Everyone's eyes locked onto the beam of golden light.
Within it, a figure seemed to be howling at the sky, the roar infused with vast Nirvana Qi, echoing thunderously in all directions.
As the golden light gradually faded under countless gazes, a handsome young figure emerged clearly before the eyes of the entire Dao Sect.
From his body, many could feel a palpable pressure.
"He absorbed all the Nirvana Golden Qi!" Ying Xiaoxiao's slender jade hand clenched slightly as visible astonishment flashed in her usually calm heart.
Ying Huanhuan bit her red lips lightly, her youthful face filled with complicated emotions.
She had originally disliked this new guy, even labeling him as arrogant and full of himself.
But she hadn't expected that in just ten short days, this man would shake the entire Dao Sect!
"Not that impressive… it's just a Dan River Baptism. Let's see if he can comprehend the Great Wilderness Sutra," Ying Huanhuan muttered.
Though this time, she lacked her usual confidence.
The disdain she'd once held for Lin Fan had completely vanished. Having undergone the Dan River Baptism herself, she knew how difficult it was to do what Lin Fan had just accomplished.
"Come on, nothing more to see. Desolate Hall's picked up a rare talent. I'm curious now… Can he really comprehend Dao Sect's mightiest scripture—the Great Wilderness Sutra?"
Ying Xiaoxiao turned lightly, transforming into a streak of rainbow light and flying off into the distance.
Ying Huanhuan hesitated slightly before following behind.
Lin Fan glanced toward where the two sisters had gone, his brow twitching slightly.
In the sky, the golden light around Lin Fan gradually dissipated as he descended gracefully onto the platform beside the Dan River, under the gaze of countless onlookers.
"Congratulations on overcoming your tribulation, Junior Brother Lin Fan!"
Cheng Xuan stepped forward with a smile and offered his congratulations.
"Thanks," Lin Fan replied with a faint smile.
At that moment, Qi Lei and Wei Sen also landed in front of him.
"Not bad. I'm looking forward to your future," Qi Lei said with a smile.
Wei Sen gave Lin Fan a complicated look but said nothing.
Lin Fan cupped his fists respectfully. "Thank you for the praise, Hall Master Qi Lei."
Qi Lei chuckled. "Let me escort you back."
With a wave of his sleeve, a wave of invisible Yuan Power wrapped around Lin Fan and sent him flying in the direction of the Desolate Hall.
As they watched Lin Fan's figure vanish into the distance, the expressions of the Heaven Hall disciples became increasingly complex.
Wei Sen said coldly, "Back to training, all of you. Heaven Hall is the head of the Four Halls. If you lose to a Desolate Hall disciple during the Hall Competitions, you'll bring shame to us."
His words made many disciples clench their fists, their eyes filled with determination. Soon, they all left to resume their cultivation.
Wei Sen watched them go and let out a faint smile.
Using Lin Fan as motivation might actually be a good thing.
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On the other side, Qi Lei soon returned Lin Fan to the Desolate Hall.
Above the Dan River, Chen Zhen and Wudao came forward to welcome him.
"To think you really absorbed all of Heaven Hall's Nirvana Golden Qi, and in just ten days… you've surpassed even Senior Brother Zhou Tong's record. You're a surprising one, aren't you?"
Wudao looked at Lin Fan, clearly impressed.
Chen Zhen's eyes also glowed with admiration.
Qi Lei looked at the Dan River below and sighed. "Desolate Hall sure got lucky this year. Not only Lin Fan, but his brother Lin Dong seems to be about to absorb everything too."
Chen Zhen smiled. "We have to thank Hall Master Qi Lei for that."
Qi Lei said calmly, "Just don't forget the terms you promised once the issue with the Great Desolation Stele is resolved."
"Of course not," Chen Zhen assured him.
"I'll head back now," Qi Lei said, casting one last glance at Lin Fan before flying back toward Heaven Hall.
"Heh, a pretty good harvest this time, huh?" Wudao looked at Lin Fan with a grin.
Lin Fan nodded. "Not bad. I managed to break through a level."
Chen Zhen's tone carried a trace of amazement. "Eighth-stage Nirvana Realm… Even our four personal disciples haven't reached that yet."
"With your current strength, though your seniority is still shallow, you qualify to become a personal disciple."
Wudao grinned. "Even if those four feel a little sour about it, they wouldn't dare object."
Lin Fan's gaze flickered slightly. He understood that the four Wudao mentioned must be Desolate Hall's current four personal disciples.
Becoming a personal disciple would bring him one step closer to obtaining permission to comprehend the Great Wilderness Sutra.
With this in mind, Lin Fan cupped his fists respectfully. "Thank you, Hall Masters."
Wudao smiled. "Now then… are you ready to tell us what's wrong with the Great Desolation Stele?"
Lin Fan paused and said, "This is a serious matter. It's best that only the two Hall Masters and the Sect Master know—for now, I'd prefer to keep this secret from the other halls."
Chen Zhen and Wudao both looked slightly surprised.
After a moment of thought, Chen Zhen said, "Let's wait for Lin Dong to come out. Then we'll go to see the Sect Master together."
Lin Fan had no objections, and neither did Wudao.
"I'll take my leave, then," Lin Fan said, bowing again.
"Go ahead," Chen Zhen nodded.
Lin Fan turned and flew toward a nearby platform.
As he landed, Mo Ling and the others rushed up with cheerful smiles.
"Congratulations on your breakthrough, Brother Lin Fan!"
Lin Fan smiled and nodded. As his gaze swept the crowd, he noticed two familiar figures were missing.
"Where are Xiao Diao and Xiao Yan?" Although he had a guess, Lin Fan still asked.
"They left Dao Sect four days ago. Before leaving, Brother Lin Diao asked me to give this to you and Lin Dong."
As Mo Ling spoke, he raised his palm, and a faint stream of golden light flickered in it. Lin Fan could sense a trace of beast spirit energy from it.
He wasn't surprised. Accepting it calmly, he stored it away to show Lin Dong later.
After all, he already had a good idea of what was inside.
That wisp of Xiao Diao's demon spirit wasn't useful to Lin Fan, so he'd leave it for Lin Dong.
The next day, Lin Dong successfully emerged from the Dan River and had passed his fifth Nirvana Tribulation.
Lin Fan handed over Xiao Diao's spirit message to Lin Dong. After a brief exchange about their companions' situation, the two of them joined Chen Zhen and Wudao and headed toward the depths of Dao Sect.
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