CHAPTER 428: CHAPTER 0425: GRANDSON OF THE IMMORTAL ARRAY KING, LITTLE YI YI

Xiang Fei squatted on the ground, observing the surroundings.

"Brother Lin, what now? The Crimson Sky Heavenly Eagle might not be blocking the exit anymore; we might be able to backtrack. I’ve noticed the native creatures here are terrifying, and there are also some powerful individuals who’ve entered. If we run into them, it’ll definitely be troublesome."

He was naturally curious about the Mysterious Ancient Land.

But danger lurked everywhere, and with their current strength, it was still risky to stay.

"Since we’ve already made it this far, we might as well keep exploring." Lin Fan was reluctant to leave. After experiencing a few things, he realized that to become stronger, he had to seize opportunities here.

That foolish big guy from earlier was quite amusing.

Although he couldn’t fully understand what that guy was trying to do, the fact that he didn’t drop anything showed that the big guy was broke. The creatures living here were clearly in dire straits, and it was necessary to extend a righteous hand to rescue them from their misery.

Qin Yang was crouched down, counting on his fingers, muttering cryptically. It was unclear what he was doing.

"What are you doing?" Lin Fan asked.

Qin Yang replied, "I’m calculating how many enemies you’ve provoked and how many times I’ve taken the blame for you. When the chance arises, I’ll explain to them clearly that I’m innocent. The one who provoked them is Lin Fan, not me, Qin Yang."

Lin Fan said reassuringly, "At least you’re just taking the blame. I was worried you might be taking the fall entirely."

"Huh?" Qin Yang felt utterly dumbfounded.

He really wanted to clarify.

"Bro, can you just speak normally? What on earth are you talking about?"

Several days passed.

The group of prodigies who had encountered Lin Fan ran into many others during their journey. This place was a world where paths kept crossing, so conflicts naturally didn’t arise.

They began sharing the story of how Lin Fan had suppressed Zuo Xian and nearly killed him.

At first, no one believed it.

Who was Zuo Xian?

He was someone who overshadowed countless prodigies, wielded a Holy Weapon, cultivated a fearsome Emperor Scripture, and possessed an utterly unreasonable Immortal Body. Yet you’re telling me some other guy nearly killed him?

Even a fabricated story should be at least somewhat believable.

However, it wasn’t until someone mentioned seeing Zuo Xian fleeing in a disheveled state that people began to believe it.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the Mysterious Ancient Land...

There had just been a battle here. A supernatural beast, towering a hundred zhang tall, lay lifeless on the ground. Nearby, a white-clad man stood spotless, not a hint of blood on him. Listening to his servant’s report, he showed an intrigued expression.

"Are you saying Zuo Xian was nearly beaten to death?"

"Yes, Master. This is intel I’ve just gathered."

The white-clad man chuckled, "Interesting. The world holds Zuo Xian as someone comparable to me, someone even rumored to replace me. Yet now he’s been nearly beaten to death. What face does he have left to claim himself my equal?"

"Lin Fan, is it? Very well. Should I encounter him, I’ll kill him and send his head to Zuo Xian. Let him understand the difference between us."

He then turned his gaze to the corpse before him.

"This beast has birthed offspring. Go into its lair and bring the cubs out."

...

At this moment, Lin Fan and his group passed by an ominous black volcano. The volcano towered thousands of zhang high. Though it wasn’t erupting, thick black smoke continuously billowed out, dyeing the surrounding sky an impenetrable black.

"Wait for me here; I’m going into the volcano to cultivate for a while."

Standing on the edge, he examined the roiling magma inside and leapt down. Immersing himself in the fiery depths, he activated the Nirvana Immortal Body, drawing the energy contained within the magma into his own body.

Within him, a fiery phoenix coiled, absorbing the magma’s power and pushing the capabilities of the Nirvana Immortal Body further.

The absorption rate was astonishingly fast.

Suddenly,

A menacing aura surged up from the depths of the volcano.

The supernatural beast inhabiting the magma was incensed. Someone had invaded its territory and was siphoning off its strength, a blatant dismissal of its presence.

The beast surged upward, ready to devour the intruder who’d dared disgrace its domain.

Lin Fan sensed the disturbance. Extending his hand, he grabbed downward, the Nirvana Immortal Body functioning at full throttle, continuously consuming the fiery power within the beast.

"Shi—"

"Shi—"

The beast attempted to roar, but its body shriveled at an alarming pace. Before long, all the fiery energy within it had been entirely drained by Lin Fan.

Xiang Fei and Qin Yang waited at the volcano’s rim. They noticed several streaks of light speeding across the distant sky, flying off toward some unknown destination.

"How many entrances does this Mysterious Ancient Land have? The number of people coming in is ridiculous," Qin Yang remarked.

He’d realized that the better the place, the more people swarmed in. What one could actually obtain often came down to luck.

Unlucky ones might as well be sightseeing when they entered this place. Not only would they gain nothing, but they might even lose property—or worse, their lives.

"Shh! Be quiet. Among those departing figures, there are figures exuding powerful auras. They might be Immortal Kings, perhaps from some major faction," Xiang Fei cautioned.

Qin Yang fell silent.

Immortal Kings?

Was this a joke?

Such figures were prime candidates for advancing to Immortal Emperors. They were ancient monsters who’d lived for millennia, their depth of resources unimaginable.

As for those who’d become Immortal Kings in just a few hundred years, they were not to be provoked either.

Such freaks were exceedingly rare.

Immortal Kings who reached that rank after thousands of years of cultivation might be approachable, but even then, anything beyond that timeline was untouchable.

Seeing one would be a good time to respectfully bow and greet them as "senior."

At this moment,

Lin Fan emerged from seclusion. His absorption speed had been too intense; an active volcano had turned into a dead one under his efforts. It was uncertain how long it would take to recover—if it ever would.

"What’s going on?"

He saw the two of them deep in conversation and was curious whether they’d discovered something extraordinary.

After all, with their "lucky trio" reputation, their combined fortune was formidable, and no treasure could escape their sight.

Qin Yang answered, "Brother Xiang said an Immortal King passed through, heading in that direction."

"Brother Lin, I think something significant must’ve happened there. I just sensed the movement of several powerful individuals, likely at the Immortal King Level, heading that way," Xiang Fei added.

"The Mysterious Ancient Land is vast, containing countless hidden treasures. If something is drawing so many people toward one place, it can’t be simple."

Xiang Fei’s keen observation had kept him alive through many perils.

Lin Fan was intrigued. "Then let’s go take a look."

"Hold on, if we go, and a conflict breaks out, we might not be able to escape unscathed," Xiang Fei said cautiously.

Lin Fan reassured him, "We’ll restrain our auras and proceed carefully. Don’t do anything reckless—especially you, Qin Yang. Don’t stand out. We’ll just take a look, and if there’s no opportunity, we’ll leave. But if there is one, we’ll act. I’ve already gained great Immortal Fortune here, but you two haven’t obtained much yet. We can’t leave empty-handed."

"That’s true," Qin Yang agreed, but then he quickly protested, "Brother Lin, you can’t just throw blame this recklessly! I, Qin Yang, am the very definition of low-profile. How come it’s always me being called out for standing out?"

He felt compelled to defend himself.

But Lin Fan gave him no chance, immediately beckoning them to set out.

The Mysterious Ancient Land concealed far too many secrets.

What they’d encountered thus far was merely the tip of the iceberg.

In ancient times, this was a place so extraordinary that countless titanic figures—aware of their dwindling time—flocked here, seeking a plot of sacred ground for revival. The Mysterious Ancient Land was no ordinary domain.

"It’s just up ahead," Xiang Fei said.

Lin Fan looked at the colossal mountain ahead and was momentarily stunned. It was the most majestic and awe-inspiring mountain he’d ever seen.

"Be extra cautious; this mountain isn’t ordinary," Lin Fan advised.

When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, they saw that many had already gathered there.

No one was fighting.

Everyone simply stared up at the mountain.

"This mountain is said to be the most mysterious place within the Mysterious Ancient Land. Rumor has it that it’s the burial ground of the ancient titans. They hoped for resurrection and naturally brought all their treasures with them. Whoever can scale this mountain will gain everything the ancient titans took with them."

"I can’t believe Immortal Fortune is right in front of us."

"There’s no need for anyone to fight here. This mountain is vast, having stood for at least hundreds of thousands of years. Who knows how many mighty powers rest here. There’s plenty for everyone. Let’s focus on figuring out how to enter."

Lin Fan surveyed the crowd.

He spotted familiar faces.

Luo Fairy was among the crowd.

There was also a group whose waist tokens indicated they were from the Hunyuan Great Sect.

At the forefront stood several elders, whose presence was exactly as terrifying as Xiang Fei had mentioned.

Immortal Monarchs.

Immortal Kings.

And as for Daluo Golden Immortals, their numbers were countless.

"Shh! Be careful. Judging by the strength of these people gathered here, they’re not ones to provoke. If a fight breaks out, escaping would be nearly impossible," Lin Fan stated.

Luo Fairy and her group also noticed Lin Fan, but they paid him no mind.

At this moment, everyone’s attention was on the most critical matter.

The precious treasures of this land left no room for distractions.

"Fellow cultivators who’ve entered the Mysterious Ancient Land, you’ve all been blessed with Immortal Fortune to even arrive here. This mountain contains ancient treasures. Whoever can obtain them, it’s their destiny. We won’t fight amongst ourselves," an elder announced.

Everyone immediately echoed their agreement. This elder was an Immortal King.

But within the Immortal King’s eyes, there was a flashing gold light as he attempted to see through the mountain. Yet a mountain of such origins couldn’t possibly be deciphered by a mere Immortal King.

Within his thoughts, the elder whispered to himself,

"Dangerous. This place mustn’t be underestimated."

"Even an Immortal King could die inexplicably within it."

"Seniors, let this junior take the lead,"

Just then, a handsome and extraordinary young man stepped forward, his curiosity about the treasures inside the mountain barely contained and his eagerness overflowing.

"The grandson of the Immortal Array King, Yi Chong."

"So, it’s Yi Chong the Array Immortal. Rumors say he inherited the teachings of the Immortal Array King, so he must be confident about venturing into the Ancient Mountain."

"Isn’t that obvious? The mountain is closed off because of arrays. But what could arrays do when confronted by an Array Immortal?"

"Master Yi Array, could you take us in with you? We’re willing to assist."

"Yes, please take us along,"

Numerous people spoke up, all hoping to follow Yi Array Immortal. They were clueless when it came to arrays, so encountering an Array Immortal was a rare opportunity. If he were willing to lead them, their chances of entering the mountain would be substantially higher.

"Very well. Since everyone trusts me so much, how could I refuse? Follow me, but you must obey my instructions. Otherwise, if you’re caught in the arrays, I may not be able to save you in time," Yi Chong asserted.

He was confident in his abilities.

At the same time, he relished the current attention.