CHAPTER 544: CHAPTER 536 SCARED TO DEATH

"Wow, the elder has a treasure here!"

A disciple kept his eyes on all directions, constantly vigilant about the surroundings. Suddenly, he spotted a shining Immortal Herb radiating golden light, dazzling and striking.

He knew that such a treasure was beyond his grasp.

But the thrill of discovery was truly unmatched.

Hearing the disciple’s exclamation, everyone turned to look, eager to see what kind of treasure it was.

After all, this was the Secret Realm.

"Hmm!"

An elder held the Immortal Herb, examining it carefully, and gradually let out a sound of puzzlement.

"I feel as though I’ve seen this Immortal Herb somewhere before."

This particular Immortal Herb lacked any remarkable traits; it was entirely useless to a powerhouse in the Immortal Monarch Realm.

At most, it could serve some purpose for someone in the Immortal Realm.

But the most perplexing thing was that it felt familiar, even though this Secret Realm was an untouched place where such an Immortal Herb shouldn’t grow.

"Perhaps it’s just my imagination."

The Immortal Monarch elder comforted himself.

He didn’t think much more of it afterward.

Lin Fan was closely observing the situation.

"Could there be something wrong with the Immortal Treasure I exchanged?"

He noticed that the elder had been staring at the Immortal Herb for a long time. Though nothing had been said in the end, he felt as if there was an issue—that the placement of the treasure might somehow appear artificial, making it seem planted rather than naturally formed in the Secret Realm.

If that were the case, it could spell trouble.

This signaled that he needed to be more cautious moving forward. Any flaw in his elaborate preparations could undermine all the effort he had poured in, and the heartache would be unbearable.

"Brother Lin, is there something amiss?" Xiang Fei asked.

Lin Fan replied, "Hmm, it seems like that elder noticed something was off. Moving forward, we need to be more mindful. For instance, when it comes to Immortal Treasures, we should avoid selecting well-known ones or those crafted by still-living powerhouses. Otherwise, if they are stumbled upon by someone familiar, it might raise suspicion."

Had Lin Fan not mentioned this, Xiang Fei wouldn’t have found anything unusual.

Now that he thought about it, it did make sense.

Gradually,

The various factions were making decent gains as they searched for treasures.

Lin Fan was mentally noting all their harvests.

After all, these were treasures painstakingly exchanged by him, and now they were benefiting others. If he didn’t get any kind of payoff, it was simply unforgivable.

"Damn it, even though these guys are treasure-hunting, the least they can do is leave us a cut!" Qin Yang grumbled, visibly annoyed at their relentless plundering.

Those were treasures Lin Fan had meticulously curated.

It was frustrating enough for others to unearth them, but couldn’t they at least offer them some kind of concession?

Even a fight to settle things would do!

Lin Fan surveyed the scene before him, paused to think, then abruptly stood up. "Watch closely; I’ll be back shortly."

Sometimes,

Having a brilliant idea was one thing.

Executing it personally often turned out differently than imagined.

"Brother Lin, are you planning to take matters into your own hands?" Qin Yang asked.

"Of course," Lin Fan replied.

Hearing this, Qin Yang’s interest perked up immediately. "What about me, huh? I want to give them a good fight too!"

Lin Fan glanced at Qin Yang and said helplessly, "Do you think you can take on Immortal Monarchs? And manage to leave unscathed?"

Qin Yang hung his head low. The blunt honesty—it was clearly a jab at his lack of strength.

Absolutely frustrating.

No lies detected, though.

His strength was, indeed, lacking. Facing Immortal Monarchs would be a struggle, so fighting them was a purely hypothetical dream. Taking action for real? He’d likely wind up dead.

The Sky Demon Sect disciples were still exploring tirelessly.

Suddenly.

A disciple shouted at the top of his lungs:

"An Immortal Artifact, there’s an Immortal Artifact over there!"

Everyone was drawn to his words, looking up to see an Immortal Artifact floating in the air, radiating golden light. It was an object of evident magnificence, giving people a sense of its extraordinary value.

"What a treasure! There’s definitely no shortage of resources in this Secret Realm."

A Sky Demon Sect elder lunged for the Immortal Artifact. With his cultivation level, it was inconceivable for the Immortal Artifact to escape his grasp.

As everyone thought the Immortal Artifact was theirs for the taking,

A shadow descended from the sky, landing near the Immortal Artifact. Then, with one palm strike, the elder’s massive grasping hand was shattered.

Lin Fan appeared, though his face was obscured under a shroud of mana, making his features indistinct.

"This treasure is fated for me, and has nothing to do with you lot," Lin Fan said slowly.

If you wanted conflict, you needed to spark anger.

If you didn’t provoke people’s fury, how would you reap any rewards?

"Who are you?"

A Sky Demon Sect elder shouted angrily. The newcomer was obviously hostile. They had discovered the Immortal Artifact first, yet this person meant to seize it from them outright.

Damn it!

Absolutely detestable.

Typically, Lin Fan might have played along, maintaining a semblance of politeness. But now, he had no choice. If he didn’t act a little more arrogant, how could he adequately provoke them?

"You are unworthy of knowing," Lin Fan said.

Uproar!

The members of the Sky Demon Sect were enraged. Never in their wildest dreams had they encountered someone as brazen as this.

Outrageous.

Simply outrageous.

"Do you even know who we are?" an elder roared angrily.

He couldn’t believe he was confronted with such insolence. If they didn’t teach this person a lesson, the Sky Demon Sect’s terrifying reputation might never be felt again.

"Trash is of no interest to me," Lin Fan replied.

"You..."

Lin Fan’s words struck a nerve—hard. What an unbelievably audacious individual; they had never encountered anyone so shamelessly bold. It infuriated them to the point of near explosion.

"Your words spell your doom," an elder bellowed, visibly incensed by Lin Fan’s provocation. If he couldn’t speak properly, then he was better off staying silent.

Lin Fan remained calm, saying, "Doom or not, that’s uncertain. But I know for certain—it’ll be yours."

"There’s nothing to discuss here. If you don’t want to die, step aside now. Otherwise, I won’t hesitate to show you the consequences."

At this moment, he was like a powder keg ready to ignite.

Every word he uttered was insufferable.

Sure enough,

The members of the Sky Demon Sect were completely enraged by Lin Fan’s remarks. Their fury was palpable, and their desire to end him surged.

"Detestable, truly detestable!"

"I can’t take it anymore! Let’s see what abilities you have to take the Immortal Artifact from us."

The Sky Demon Sect elders took action.

Instantly,

A burst of Immortal Techniques and Divine Skills filled the heavens, creating an overwhelmingly terrifying aura. Clearly, their anger had reached its limit, triggering an all-out attack. In their hearts, there was only one thought: to utterly annihilate Lin Fan.

Never before had they encountered someone so insolent right in front of them.

Without teaching him a lesson,

He’d never know the meaning of ruthlessness.

An elder attacked, appearing in front of Lin Fan in an instant. Raising his palm, he struck down—seemingly holding the entire universe within his palm. Lin Fan was like a monkey forever trapped within those fingers.

The power woven from Immortal Monarch Laws was awe-inspiring and terrifying.

Lin Fan instinctively threw a punch.

The terrifying energy erupted, and the elder of the Immortal Monarch Realm felt his expression change drastically. He sensed an irresistible force bearing down despite his abundant mana.

He felt like a small boat being tossed amid raging waves.

Threatened with capsizing at any moment.

Suddenly,

Lin Fan remembered that his opponent was only in the Immortal Monarch Realm. If he unleashed the full power of his punch, he’d likely annihilate the elder. With that realization, he restrained himself, keeping the strike balanced.

Evenly matched.

The Immortal Monarch elder was astonished, then delighted.

It turned out to be all for show.

Scared him for nothing.