Chapter 484: Chapter 484

Lin Fan harnessed his Martial Arts power, his right foot lightly tapping Zhang Zhili’s chest. It seemed like a casual move.

But when landed, it unleashed a shocking force.

Centered on the tip of his toe, ripples expanded circle after circle outward.

Zhang Zhili’s Chaos Thunder Body was indeed formidable, breaking free from Lin Fan’s control. He transformed into a flicker of lightning, clutching his chest as he reappeared in the distance, blood dripping vividly from the corner of his mouth.

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He looked up at Lin Fan, his mind filled with such thoughts.

He’d thought he could fight an evenly matched battle with his opponent, only to find himself thoroughly suppressed, without even the slightest ability to resist.

Lin Fan said, "You’re not bad. Back then, there was just a tiny gap between your strength and mine. Use your Immortal Treasure—perhaps it might change the tide a little."

Qin Yang sneered, "How ruthlessly honest. Just a tiny gap?!"

This was clearly an unbridgeable chasm, for crying out loud.

Our Brother Lin was indeed incredibly humble.

Zhang Zhili roared, his palms wrapped in blazing thunder. In an instant, a Thunderbolt Scepter materialized before everyone’s eyes. The scepter brimmed with terrifying thunderous power, and a gentle wave could summon the thunder of heaven and earth.

He swung the scepter, and immediately, a thunder dragon descended from the sky.

The surrounding geniuses, witnessing this scene, were instantly alarmed.

What an astonishing thunderous might.

The thunder dragon was significantly more powerful than the tribulation lightning they’d encountered before. If they had to face it themselves, they might not be able to emerge unscathed.

"Well done. In that strike, I see the resentment and unwillingness in your heart," Lin Fan said.

Lin Fan gave his opponent the highest respect by not using a Holy Weapon. Instead, he summoned the Mixed Element Golden Gourd, unleashing a surge of Golden River Water to dissolve the thunder dragon. The Golden Gourd transformed into a flash of golden light and darted forward.

The Golden Gourd slammed fiercely into Zhang Zhili’s chest.

The sound of shattering echoed.

It seemed Zhang Zhili’s chest had already caved in.

The Thunderbolt Scepter flew into the air. Lin Fan extended five fingers to grab it, seizing it firmly. However, it was clear that the treasure had already recognized its master. It unleashed bolts of thunder against Lin Fan, trying to escape from his grasp.

"A remarkable Immortal Treasure, not far from reaching Holy Weapon status," Lin Fan said.

He was pleased with the treasure. Drawing upon his mana, he suppressed the Thunderbolt Scepter before storing it in his Storage Ring.

"Oh no! Zhang Zhili is done for! He not only got severely injured but also lost his life-bound Immortal Treasure."

"Sigh, what’s the point of hiding one’s strength? His opponent was far too powerful, firmly suppressing him with ease."

"Who is it, exactly?"

"I know. That man is Qin Yang, a noble scion of the Immortal Venerable Family from the Eastern Desolate Domain. Rumor has it that someone recently took advantage of several Flower List Immortals, and they were in Qin Yang’s company. That person must be the infamous Hand Demon Lin Fan."

Those present were shocked.

At the same time, they felt angry and envious. As men, their thoughts were naturally aligned—they all harbored dreams about the Immortal Fairies on the Flower List. But before they could even make a move, someone else had gotten there first. How could they not feel indignant?

Yet now, the strength Lin Fan displayed was simply too overwhelming.

Who could contend against him?

And who would dare to try?

"Return my Thunderbolt Scepter!" Zhang Zhili glared at Lin Fan, his voice filled with fury. He couldn’t bear the humiliation of suffering such a loss.

Lin Fan replied, "Once, a Left Immortal had his Sun Destroying Immortal Bow taken by me. He, too, lost his temper and demanded its return. I almost captured him, but he managed to escape. Now, not only will you lose your scepter, but you’ll also end up eating pig feed in my pigpen. I’ll take good care of you."

"What?" Zhang Zhili was stunned, unable to comprehend his opponent’s words.

Lin Fan spread his fingers and reached toward Zhang Zhili. Instantly, the void cracked, and a giant hand emerged. Zhang Zhili panicked, realizing he couldn’t resist. Forcing his severely injured body, he tried to flee into the distance.

With his Chaos Thunder Body, he could transform into chaos lightning, traversing the void at incredible speeds. For ordinary people, catching up to him would be nearly impossible.

Lin Fan clenched his five fingers.

A vast force erupted.

Zhang Zhili, under immense pressure, screamed miserably as he plummeted from the void. His injuries worsened, and his eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost.

"I wasn’t even fighting you anymore! Why won’t you let me go? Is this degree of cruelty really necessary?"

"Come here," Lin Fan said with a smile, beckoning as he grabbed Zhang Zhili. To him, it wouldn’t do to let a piglet escape; otherwise, the heavens would surely rage.

Now he’d raised four piglets.

With this one, it made five in total.

Zhang Zhili struggled, but his power was far inferior to Lin Fan’s.

He foresaw doom. If he died here, his grievance would reach the heavens.

"Letting go is impossible. Since you’ve fallen into my hands, it’s only right that we have a good chat, wouldn’t you say?" Lin Fan said.

Without waiting for Zhang Zhili’s protest.

He tossed him directly into the Universe Tripod.

"Someone new has arrived."

"Huh? Isn’t that Brother Zhang? Brother Zhang, it’s me, Xiang Hu. Did you come to rescue me?"

The many geniuses were dumbfounded.

They were utterly bewildered by Lin Fan’s moves, unable to understand what was happening before their eyes.

Was this some kind of joke?

Zhang Zhili was subdued just like that?

"Fellow practitioners, the pool platform is now mine. Does anyone have any objections? If so, feel free to raise them. I, Lin Fan, am a reasonable person and am always open to discussion," Lin Fan declared.

He believed in reasoning with others.

He had no wish to see others shed blood and tears over a treasure, which was why he stepped in decisively. Since they couldn’t decide on a winner after a prolonged fight, he had no choice but to play the villain.

The other geniuses were far more restrained.

None of them rushed into action like Zhang Zhili, who went all out without understanding Lin Fan’s good intentions. What else could Lin Fan do? He had to suppress him.

The remaining geniuses were filled with dissatisfaction.

But what could they do?

What use was dissatisfaction? Act like Zhang Zhili, try provoking him and end up suppressed?

Not a single objection.

Qin Yang said, "Brother Lin, if no one speaks up, it means they’ve all been convinced."

The geniuses were unwilling to admit it, but Qin Yang bluntly pointed it out for everyone to hear.

It was clear that Qin Yang would likely encounter considerable trouble in the future.

He’d etched himself deeply into the hearts of these geniuses.

If they got the chance, they would strike hard against him.

No mercy, and with deadly intent.

"Let’s go," Lin Fan said.

Since no one objected, it meant they’d all come to terms with reality.

Han Li, the senior apprentice of Yin Immortal Mountain, had seen many spectacles, but this one left him at a loss for words. If he hadn’t witnessed it himself, he might never have believed it.

"Friend Lin’s methods are a bit overbearing. Ordinary folks won’t get it; he makes far too many enemies. Engage too deeply, and you’ll end up entangled yourself."

As they watched Lin Fan and his group walk away, the geniuses finally broke their silence after they had disappeared from sight.

"Terrifying, truly terrifying."

"So many geniuses gathered here, yet they couldn’t deal with him alone. His name will surely shake the heavens. Among the geniuses, there’ll be few who can stand on equal ground with him."

"Hahaha, six geniuses fought tooth and nail over the pool platform, only to have it snatched so brazenly by someone who walked away scot-free. How could that not be funny?"

The one who spoke suddenly felt an icy gaze fix upon him.

It was Wei Jun’s stare. Among the six geniuses, he had been the strongest. But Zhang Zhili’s sudden action had shocked even him. Who could have guessed Zhang Zhili had been hiding his strength all along? Even so, the result was the same—he was utterly subdued by the same opponent.

This dealt a massive blow to Wei Jun.

Qin Yang chuckled, "Brother Lin, you were ruthless. Everyone there was shaken by you. I imagine they’ll spread word of your feats far and wide. Our reputation will surely resound through the heavens now."

"Keep it low-key, always low-key," Lin Fan said.

He felt he was being too kind.

In situations like these, he should’ve subdued everyone present. Letting his name spread was far from ideal. But what could he do? Kind-hearted people never enjoyed bullying onlookers.

"Understood." Qin Yang nodded seriously.

Keeping a low profile? Of course, he understood.

Xiang Fei interjected, "Brother Lin, you always say low-key. I used to get it, but now I’m starting to feel lost."

"Ah, no choice but to go with the flow." Lin Fan sighed helplessly.

Han Li had no idea what they were talking about.

Still, he followed behind them.

If he had entered the Heavenly Secret Realm alone, his sole priority would’ve been treasure hunting. Fighting others was inevitable, and he might even have risked his life.

Take the earlier gathering of so many geniuses, for example.

There’s no way he would’ve dared; these geniuses were overwhelmingly strong. No matter how powerful an individual was, what would it amount to in such a scenario?

Qin Yang said, "In my opinion, our group is destined to claim all the treasures in this Heavenly Secret Realm. Who among those others would dare challenge us?"

Lin Fan had great confidence in the trio’s shared fortune.

With their combined luck.

The likelihood of unearthing treasures was tremendous.

"Alright, since no one’s around for now, let’s split the Immortal Origin Liquid first. This will avoid unnecessary trouble dividing it up later," Lin Fan suggested.

He swiftly summoned the pool platform.

"Everyone gets an equal share. This stuff is indeed valuable," Lin Fan said.

Xiang Fei said, "With this quantity, it could be exchanged for countless Immortal Treasures outside—not that those treasures would simply be available for the taking!"

Han Li said, "I’ve done nothing to earn this. I can’t accept it."

"What do you mean you can’t accept it? Just hurry up, take your share, and store it. Once we’re done, we need to keep moving. I believe there’s a great secret hidden deeper in this Heavenly Secret Realm," Lin Fan replied.