Dragon Martial Sovereign
Chapter 265 - 264: An Incarnation

Chapter 265: Chapter 264: An Incarnation

Despite the fact that, aside from Liu Rumei, everyone present had already submitted to Lin Fan and thus spontaneously acquired a new master, they all had witnessed Lin Fan’s formidable power within the underground palace. Having such a powerful master as Lin Fan might not be such a bad thing. Someday, once Lin Fan had fully matured, they might be able to cling to a powerful patron and ascend swiftly.

Following that, the crowd swiftly left the underground palace and returned to the surface.

Breathing in the fresh air above ground, everyone’s spirits were once again lifted.

Faces were lit up with excitement.

Jade Rakshasa was the first to speak to Lin Fan, "Young Hero Linfan, from now on, I will follow your lead."

Jade Rakshasa’s soul had already been bound by an array set by Lin Fan, making it naturally impossible for her to defy him.

However, Jade Rakshasa deliberately stepped forward as a gesture of showing her undying loyalty.

Seeing Jade Rakshasa expressing her loyalty, the others were prepared to step forward and declare theirs too.

Yet Lin Fan stopped them with a wave of his hand, and at the same time the furrow on his brow deepened as he gazed into the void ahead.

Seeing Lin Fan take this stance, they all knew that something was certainly amiss.

They all followed Lin Fan’s gaze and looked forward.

At the same time, everyone immediately entered a state of readiness for battle, prepared to take action without hesitation if anything unexpected should arise in front of them.

"Come out!" Lin Fan said indifferently, "What’s the point of hiding there?"

Someone?

After hearing Lin Fan’s words, everyone was surprised.

Of course, what surprised them even more was that they, as Saint Ascension-level experts, had not noticed anything, yet Lin Fan, with just his Earth Profound Realm cultivation, had perceived it?

This was truly terrifying!

"Haha!" Just then, a loud laugh resounded.

It was the voice of Old Dragon Subduing.

Soon after, the void rippled and Old Dragon Subduing walked out, unhurried.

"Is it you? I’ll kill you!" Upon seeing Old Dragon Subduing, Jade Rakshasa and Zhao Lin were ready to rush out and have a fierce battle with him.

However, Lin Fan immediately stopped the two of them and shook his head, "No need to take action; he is merely an avatar left behind by Dragon Subduing Old Thief!"

"An avatar?" Jade Rakshasa and Zhao Lin were taken aback, and after a close inspection, they found out that this was indeed an avatar left by Old Dragon Subduing, whose resemblance was so striking that they had not identified it at first glance.

Old Dragon Subduing looked over at Lin Fan and said coldly, "Boy, you can actually sense my presence. It seems you are indeed very formidable. It’s a good thing that your cultivation is weak now, otherwise, you would truly be a serious threat to me."

Lin Fan replied indifferently, "Even if my cultivation is weak, you’re still no match for me, Dragon Subduing Old Thief. Just wait; once my cultivation strength reaches a certain level, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering chickens and dogs!"

"Hmph!" Old Dragon Subduing snorted coldly and said, "That’s if you live long enough to see that day."

"Rest assured, I’m quite long-lived, heh heh!" Lin Fan said.

Old Dragon Subduing snorted coldly again and continued, "You’ve actually managed to escape the underground palace? Truth be told, that came as quite a surprise to me."

Pausing for a moment, Old Dragon Subduing then looked at Lin Fan with a sneer, "If I’m not wrong, this must be your doing again, you little beast."

"Angry and embarrassed, old beast?" Lin Fan retorted.

Old Dragon Subduing was angered yet again.

Then, he said, "Don’t be tough with words. When I recover from my injuries, it will be the end of your life, and I will also exterminate your Lin Family. Take care!"

After speaking, Old Dragon Subduing’s figure gradually disappeared from sight.

Lin Fan did not speak, only silently standing there, but at that moment, wisps of coldness emerged from him.

If possible, Lin Fan would love nothing more than to immediately kill Old Dragon Subduing.

Unfortunately, it was not possible to kill Old Dragon Subduing now.

Moreover, the mark that Lin Fan had placed on Old Dragon Subduing via the Universal Image had also disappeared, suggesting that it must have been discovered by Old Dragon Subduing who destroyed it right away.

"Dragon Subduing Old Thief, one day, I will kill you with my own hands!"

Lin Fan said coldly.

As he spoke, an endless murderous aura was also released from his body.

Everyone remained silent, just standing there quietly.

After a long while, Lin Fan said to Zhao Lin and Jade Rakshasa, "The two of you, along with the Twelve Evil People, go to Heavenly Martial City to protect the Lin Family. If my guess is right, once Old Dragon Subduing is healed, he might attack the Lin Family. No matter what, the Lin Family is my foundation, and I cannot allow any mishap to befall it."

Jade Rakshasa said, "Young Hero Lin Fan, but... if we go to protect the Lin Family, what if Old Dragon Subduing comes after you? Wouldn’t that put you in danger?"

At this point, Liu Rumei also said, "Indeed, Lin Fan, what Jade Rakshasa said is right. This is too risky of you. You should know that Old Dragon Subduing hates you the most. He would take any chance to kill you. With the Twelve Evil People by your side, he would have some reservations and not dare to attack you. But, if the Twelve Evil People aren’t by your side, you will certainly be in grave danger!"

Lin Fan waved his hand and said, "Rest assured, I have my own means of protection."

"But..."

Liu Rumei wanted to say something else.

However, Lin Fan interrupted her again, saying, "Aunt Rumei, I know you are worried about me, but rest assured, I have my own means of protection."

Having said this, Lin Fan paused slightly and then solemnly asserted, "I wouldn’t joke with my own life!"

"Alright then!"

That was all Liu Rumei could say in the end.

Then, under Lin Fan’s arrangement, Zhao Lin and Jade Rakshasa departed with the Twelve Evil People to protect the Lin Family.

Lin Fan stood quietly where he was, waiting until Zhao Lin and the others had left. A smile then appeared on Lin Fan’s face as he said, "With them protecting the Lin Family, I believe there won’t be any danger, and I can be at ease."

Liu Rumei sighed and said, "Lin Fan, this is indeed too risky."

Lin Fan said, "Aunt Rumei, as I’ve said before, no matter what, nothing can happen to the Lin Family."

Liu Rumei nodded, not dwelling on the topic, and then said, "Well, let’s go. Let’s return to the Sky Star Sect first. As long as we get back to the Inner Court of the Sky Star Sect, even if Old Dragon Subduing is incredibly bold, he wouldn’t dare to forcibly enter the Inner Court of the Sky Star Sect!"

The ranking of experts in the Barbarian wilderness did not actually include the experts from the Sky Star Sect.

After all, there are too many Saint Ascension-level powerhouses within the Sky Star Sect. If the experts of the Sky Star Sect were included, the top hundred rankings in the Barbarian wilderness would be too scarce.

Thus, although Old Dragon Subduing is called the number one expert in the Barbarian wilderness, in reality, he does not dare to make trouble in the Sky Star Sect. Perhaps there are those within the Sky Star Sect who could defeat him. And even if there aren’t any experts in the Sky Star Sect who could defeat him, the multitude of strong fighters would ensure that, once surrounded, Old Dragon Subduing would certainly die.

Afterward, Lin Fan and Liu Rumei quickly headed towards the Inner Court of the Sky Star Sect.

Perhaps because Old Dragon Subduing was seriously injured and healing, there was no danger along the way, and they safely returned to the Inner Court of the Sky Star Sect.

After returning to the Inner Court, Liu Rumei finally heaved a long sigh of relief.

Then Liu Rumei directly said to Lin Fan, "Lin Fan, the examination period for the Royal Academy is approaching. During the coming days, you must train in the Inner Court. I’ll find someone to give you the final intensive training. No matter what, this time, you must enter the Royal Academy. After all, you have offended Old Dragon Subduing. Only by entering the Royal Academy and becoming a student there will you have the capital to contend with Old Dragon Subduing."

Having said this, Liu Rumei paused slightly and then looked at Lin Fan seriously, "Therefore, entering the Royal Academy is your only chance!"

Lin Fan nodded.

Lin Fan knew that Liu Rumei was right, the Royal Academy indeed was his only chance. Only by entering the Royal Academy could his strength improve rapidly.

If he hadn’t offended Old Dragon Subduing, Lin Fan would not care much, and even if he couldn’t enter the Royal Academy, he could still enhance his strength through other channels.

But now, Lin Fan had no alternative path to take.

Liu Rumei continued, "Alright, rest for a night. Tomorrow morning, continue with the final intensive training."

In fact, Liu Rumei also knew that with Lin Fan’s current strength, without any unforeseen circumstances, he should be able to pass the Royal Academy’s examination. However, Liu Rumei, wanting to be absolutely sure, still decided to give Lin Fan the final training.

However, Lin Fan just smiled and then said, "Aunt Rumei, I do not plan to continue with the intensive training."

"Hmm?"

Liu Rumei’s eyebrows wrinkled slightly as she asked, "What strange idea is running through your head, you mischief-maker?"

Lin Fan said, "I plan to set off tonight and head directly to the Imperial City."

"What?"

Liu Rumei was greatly shocked and said, "How can you be so reckless? The journey to the Imperial City is long and fraught with dangers, and your cultivation has not even reached the Heavenly Profound Realm yet. If you go like this, won’t you be in danger? You might even lose your life for nothing!"

"Moreover, Old Dragon Subduing regards you as a thorn in his side. Once he knows you’ve left the Sky Star Sect, he will definitely chase after you with all his might!"

Liu Rumei was very angry as she spoke.

However, Lin Fan, that fellow, still looked nonchalant and said, "Aunt Rumei, I know you worry about me, but... flowers grown in a greenhouse can never truly flourish. As the saying goes, it’s better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books. If I were to train in the Sky Star Sect, my strength could indeed improve rapidly. But if I really encounter danger, I would lose my capacity to adapt. Even with great power, I would still only be halfway competent."