Chapter 531: Chapter 531

The Immortals who entered the Forbidden Land were all terrified. A single Immortal Monarch had perished right before their eyes, crushed like an ant. When they thought about their own strength, they couldn’t help but feel alarmed.

They were completely at a loss.

"Elder of the Forbidden Land, majestic and ancient, we juniors have entered only for a single Immortal Elixir to save someone. If we have disrupted anything, we will leave immediately."

Immortal Chen cupped his fists, his expression wary as he scanned his surroundings.

He dared not provoke any horrifying existence here, nor did the thought even cross his mind. If the other party allowed them to leave, he’d abandon the Immortal Elixir without hesitation.

Preserving his life was of utmost importance.

No response came; everything seemed as though the prior events were but an illusion.

And then, in that moment—

Dark mists began condensing from all directions, thick and ominous. A terrifying presence was emerging.

That dark mist solidified into a fearsome figure. Cloaked entirely in black clouds, his gaze hidden within them exuded a staggering force.

Immortal Chen felt the oppressive power and involuntarily stepped back, an instinctive fear creeping into his heart.

The mysterious figure wrapped in dark fog struck out, his immense palm descending from above, exuding both the stench of decay and the remnants of corroded Immortal Dao Laws.

"A residual soul—an ancient strong one’s fragmented soul!"

Immortal Chen was horrified. In the instant the figure struck, he realized something was very wrong. The oppressive aura was overpowering, shaking his Dao heart.

"Fellow Daoists, we must act, or we’ll all die here!"

"Retrieve the Immortal Elixir, quickly!"

Immortal Chen knew there was no room for hesitation; they had no choice but to muster their strength and gamble with their lives.

The Immortals who had followed him in were frozen in fear, unwilling to move even upon spotting the elixir.

No matter what grand prizes were promised to them, they wouldn’t dare.

"Xiang Fei, it’s your turn," Lin Fan said.

Without hesitation, Xiang Fei transformed into a streak of light, zooming towards the elixir and retrieving it without encountering any danger.

The surrounding Immortals regretted profoundly.

They had assumed the area would be fraught with peril, yet it turned out to be entirely harmless.

At that moment, six Immortal Monarchs launched their attacks, aiming to obliterate the descending giant palm, but they were clearly struggling. The decayed Immortal Dao Laws were simply too overwhelming.

They were suppressed.

Forced closer and closer to the ground, their situation was growing increasingly dire.

An Immortal Monarch screamed in pain, ensnared by the decayed Immortal Dao Laws. His Immortal Body suffered damage, and the Immortal Monarch Law within him proved incapable of resisting this force.

The unknown figure in the distance roared fiercely, unleashing an even more terrifying force from above that made the combined efforts of the monarchs difficult to withstand.

How did it come to this?

The Immortal Monarchs were already thinking of fleeing. It wasn’t that they lacked integrity, but with their lives hanging by a thread, how could they stay to protect anyone?

Right at that moment—

The Immortal Monarchs’ expressions suddenly underwent drastic changes. A terrifying energy erupted from below, surging upward to collide with the giant palm. A thunderous boom ensued, the resultant shockwaves rippling through the heavens and earth, causing the realm to tremble violently.

"I didn’t expect I’d need to act so quickly. As expected of the Forbidden Land, danger lurks on all sides, and countless strong beings dwell here. Even Immortal Monarchs struggle to protect themselves."

Lin Fan stood with his hands clasped behind his back. If he didn’t step in, those Immortal Monarchs would definitely flee. Given the circumstances, he had no choice but to act decisively to suppress the other party’s imposing presence.

The six Immortal Monarchs were utterly flabbergasted.

They stared at Lin Fan in shock, not knowing who he was but thoroughly awed by the strength he had displayed. Their jaws hung open, unable to process what had just occurred.

"Who is he?" Immortal Chen asked.

This man appeared completely ordinary. Even with his hands behind his back, there was nothing remarkable about him.

If Lin Fan knew their thoughts, he’d definitely lose his temper: I’m this handsome, and you dare call me ordinary? Do you want me to smash your head in?

"No idea. I didn’t expect such a hidden powerhouse among us, someone who truly doesn’t flaunt their might. Absolutely terrifying," another Immortal Monarch commented.

That Lin Fan had stunned the Immortal Monarchs was entirely natural.

"Brother Lin, it’s done," Xiang Fei called out.

Xiang Fei returned, having obtained the Immortal Elixir without encountering any difficulties. Everything had gone smoothly.

Lin Fan ascended into the air, addressing the six Immortal Monarchs: "Fellow Daoists, your strength is insufficient to handle that entity. Best step back, leave the rest to me."

The six Immortal Monarchs exchanged glances and nodded silently.

If someone had casually said this to them in a different situation, they would have teamed up to beat him up. Who are you calling weak? Come fight us and see who’s stronger.

They raised their hands in agreement.

You’re absolutely right—we are weak. We won’t argue with you about that.

"Brother Xiang, hand the Immortal Elixir to Immortal Chen and let them leave first," Lin Fan instructed.

He then turned to Immortal Chen.

"Chen Daoist, return and inform the Wang Family that we obtained the Immortal Elixir for them. They should remember this deed. As for compensation, we will come to claim it later."

Immortal Chen replied, "Rest assured, I will report the matter truthfully to Daoist Wang. Might I ask your name, so I may convey it accurately?"

Lin Fan planned to explore the Forbidden Land thoroughly. With their trio blessed by fortune, they were bound to uncover treasures.

In the distance, the terrifying entity let out a furious roar. Endless decayed energy surged like tidal waves to engulf them.

Lin Fan waved his sleeve, and the Mixed Element Golden Gourd radiated golden light that enveloped the realm. It spun rapidly, creating immense suction, pulling the decayed energy into its depths.

The Mixed Element Golden Gourd trembled, then aimed its spout at the terrifying entity. With a whistling noise, the purified decay energy emerged, combined with Golden River Water, and blasted toward them.

"Leave. Staying here serves no purpose," Lin Fan said.

"Thank you, Daoist. Take care," Immortal Chen cupped his fists. He didn’t linger further; there was no point in staying when he was no help. Given Lin Fan’s words, leaving quickly seemed the most prudent course of action.

The other Immortal Monarchs had no hesitation either.

To them, the experience had been somewhat of a blow. They had assumed themselves to be the strongest, only to realize an unassuming powerhouse was hidden among them. It had completely blindsided them.

They departed with the other Immortals in the form of streaks of light, vanishing from view. The danger level of the Forbidden Land was now crystal clear to them, and remaining any longer would be akin to courting death.

Lin Fan watched their departing figures, retracting the Mixed Element Golden Gourd. Using such tactics was merely to deceive; being too brash wasn’t ideal.

Now that they were gone, there was no need for pretense.

Lin Fan’s aura surged. The Martial Arts Ultimate Body was the pinnacle of constitutions, its boundless power raging like turbulent waves. With a swish, he vanished from his original location. The Void shattered, leaving a long streak of white as he reappeared before the terrifying entity. In its startled gaze—

Five fingers clenched tightly; his arms swelled with Mana and True Yuan mixed. He struck the entity’s chest with a fierce punch.

A ripple of shockwaves expanded outward from the impact point in concentric waves like tides. The overwhelming force pierced through the entity’s body, roaring out the other side like a raging dragon.

"Impressive," Qin Yang exclaimed.

"Hmm..." Xiang Fei understood the widening gap between them and Brother Lin, a gulf now insurmountable. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novelꞁire.net

With a deafening explosion!

The slightly weaker entity was sent flying by Lin Fan’s punch, crashing into a nearby small mountain.

What a pragmatic shift.

Earlier, they had referred to the entity as a terrifying unknown being, yet now it was simply labeled as weak...

The strong residual soul lay amidst the rubble, its billowing dark fog roaring upwards. Though lacking sentience, it was incensed. How could it tolerate such a beating?

The strong residual soul burned with fury. Sizzling electric arcs flickered as the stones piled atop it vaporized instantly with a snap. It struggled to rise, intent on killing the Immortal.

Just as it was about to rise, Lin Fan appeared overhead, arms straight down, imbued with lethal force. He viciously swung down.

Dense, razor-sharp edges pierced downward.

"Earlier, there were too many people. I refrained from beating you down. Now that they’re gone, what are you still being arrogant for?"

Relentless booms resounded, splitting open the ground below.

Continuous cries of torment echoed forth.

Lin Fan ceased his barrage and reached down to rummage through the remains, promptly pulling forth a head. The severed skull belonged to the residual soul—already lifeless, now even further obliterated.

"What a waste of time."

Enemies that didn’t drop any loot were utterly unappealing.

"My heavens, Brother Lin, this is too domineering." Qin Yang ran over, stunned by the scene in front of him. Moments ago, a few Immortal Monarchs couldn’t withstand the entity’s might, only for Brother Lin to effortlessly crush it like a fragile toy.

"It was nothing; the opponent was just too weak," Lin Fan replied.

This venture yielded solid gains. They’d secured the Wang Family’s promised rewards, although Lin Fan hadn’t joined for those to begin with—it was purely incidental.

The Forbidden Land had danger, yes—

But at his current strength, it was all manageable.

"Let’s go deeper. But follow my lead closely. The Forbidden Land is not without its tricks; stay vigilant." Lin Fan instructed.

With that, the three ventured further in.

As for this location, there was nothing left to discover. The so-called Three-Stripe Immortal Snake turned out to be a mere fantasy.

Sacred Alien Species—

Extinct for who knows how long.

If any did appear, they wouldn’t fall into their hands.

Any heaven-defying Alien Species boasting the power to help ascend to the Immortal Venerable Dao Fruit was so formidable that not even an Immortal Emperor could guarantee subduing it.