Chapter 297: Descent

The Fire Demon died a wrongful death. Had he apologized, he wouldn't have died. He could have lived happily ever after. But now, regret was too late. It could only be said that this was fate, unavoidable.

Master Yongxin pressed his palms together and said, "Amitabha, may this Fire Demon donor rest in peace."

"Do you guys feel like Changbai Mountain is…easy for us?" Lin Daoming asked.

As a powerful Maoshan Daoist, he possessed absolute confidence. Only when facing formidable opponents like the Fire Demon did he realize how weak he truly was.

But now… they didn't have to do anything.

It was like being on a tour group, sightseeing, occasionally receiving local specialties, with Lin Fan taking care of all their safety.

One-Eyed Man remained silent.

He agreed with Lin Daoming.

It was indeed like that.

Without Lin Fan, they would have struggled in Changbai Mountain. The dangers they encountered could have easily claimed their lives.

"Huh!"

At this moment, a startling scene unfolded. The Fire Demon's corpse spontaneously combusted. Then, under their watchful eyes, a fiery red stone appeared.

"What is this?" they asked in confusion.

One-Eyed Man picked up the fiery red stone and examined it carefully.

"I think this is likely something important. As for what exactly, we'll have to take it back and analyze it with equipment."

Liu Haichan said, "Yes, the world is composed of Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements. I sense a scorching flame within this stone, a powerful force. It's definitely no ordinary object."

One-Eyed Man stored the stone away.

The harvest was good.

Spring water, fruit, and a stone. They hadn't done much, yet they had gained so much. He wondered how the others were doing and whether they had found anything peculiar.

One-Eyed Man said, "Lin Fan, why don't we head back?"

One should be content. They had gained so much in Changbai Mountain. It was best to return and analyze their findings. There was no need to venture deeper for now.

"Don't you want to see the dragon?" Lin Fan asked.

Old Zhang said, "I really want to see the dragon."

One-Eyed Man knew that the dragon Lin Fan spoke of was the one in Heaven Lake. In the past, he wouldn't have believed that a dragon could exist in Heaven Lake. That was just a myth. But now, even the Fire Demon had appeared. Legends might not be legends; they might be real.

Lin Daoming whispered, "Chief, this might be a real opportunity for us. With him around, we don't need to fear any danger. The Starry Sky experts are coming here for the treasures of Changbai Mountain. And now, as long as we have Lin Fan, we have a high chance of obtaining any treasure."

Master Yongxin said, "That makes sense."

One-Eyed Man pondered. It made a lot of sense. He then looked at Lin Fan. Both he and Old Zhang were puzzled, still thinking about the Fire Demon. It was a frustrating situation.

Their minds weren't damaged.

It was just that their way of thinking was a little hard to describe.

At this time, Wu Sheng approached from afar, surprised. "I didn't expect you to have slain the Fire Demon."

He had sensed the Fire Demon's furious aura from a distance and wondered who was fighting it. Upon arriving at the scene, he discovered the Fire Demon was already dead, something he hadn't anticipated.

"Yes, he did it. We just watched," One-Eyed Man said.

Lin Fan and Old Zhang greeted Wu Sheng with smiles, acknowledging him as an acquaintance.

Wu Sheng said, "You must have obtained the Fire Demon's crystal."

"You mean this?" One-Eyed Man took out the crystal.

Wu Sheng's eyes lit up upon seeing the crystal. He nodded. "Yes, that's the Fire Demon Crystal. How about we make a trade?"

His main purpose in Changbai Mountain was the Fire Demon and Heaven Lake.

These were what he desired most.

Of course, there were many other treasures emerging from the earth, waiting for destined individuals to find them.

"A trade?" One-Eyed Man frowned, looking at Wu Sheng with some confusion, unsure of his intentions. At least so far, One-Eyed Man hadn't considered trading with anyone.

Moreover, these were all obtained by Lin Fan.

He was just temporarily safeguarding them.

Wu Sheng said, "I've studied your cultivation methods. The abilities of the Four Great Academies are indeed impressive. However, compared to the Starry Sky Clans, your cultivation methods are still weak. I can trade Starry Sky Clan cultivation techniques for this Fire Demon Crystal."

"If you possess the cultivation techniques of the Starry Sky Clans, you might truly be able to contend with Starry Sky experts in the future."

One-Eyed Man looked at the others, seemingly communicating.

He knew this was a profitable deal.

Lin Daoming, Liu Haichan, and the others silently nodded, agreeing to the trade. The Fire Demon was indeed powerful, and its crystal was undoubtedly valuable. For them, the Fire Demon was a boss-level existence. But in Lin Fan's hands, it was like a baby.

Even if the crystal contained all the Fire Demon's power, so what? With Lin Fan, they didn't need it.

But the Starry Sky Clan's cultivation techniques were different.

They could completely address their shortcomings.

"Thank you. We're getting the better end of this deal," One-Eyed Man said.

Wu Sheng said, "It's nothing. Although we're not from the same planet, meeting is fate. Besides, Master also helped me with acupuncture, a significant kindness. Trading with you, exchanging goods for goods… In the end, it's still a bit excessive of me to ask."

"I can guarantee that the cultivation techniques I give you will ensure you can cultivate to the Three Radiance Realm. I can't give you anything more profound, or I would be a sinner against my clan. I hope you can understand."

One-Eyed Man said, "We understand. This is naturally understandable. But you just mentioned the Three Radiance Realm. What kind of realm is that? Could you tell us about it?"

He was very curious about the realm the other party mentioned.

Afterward, things became much simpler.

Wu Sheng explained the realm divisions in the starry universe, leaving One-Eyed Man and the others astonished. They hadn't known about these realms, and they were only at an average level.

The gap between them and the Starry Sky experts was truly vast.

At the same time, they felt fortunate.

They had a powerful expert like Lin Fan join the special department.

And they had encountered Wu Sheng, who held goodwill towards them.

If they had encountered those with malicious intent, with Lin Fan alone, it would be difficult to face these problems.

One-Eyed Man regarded Lin Fan as the highest combat power of the Dragon Kingdom, the ultimate guardian. He couldn't have Lin Fan handle every situation, or he would be overwhelmed.

Time passed quickly.

Due to the trade, Wu Sheng explained the general situation clearly. The most important point was that he saw Lin Fan's potential. For some reason, he had a feeling that the Starry Sky Clans wouldn't fare well against him.

"I've investigated the myths and legends of Changbai Mountain, and I feel they are true. Heaven Lake is my final goal. But before Heaven Lake, I hope you can also look around. Some treasures have already emerged, containing immense energy. Consuming them will greatly benefit your cultivation," Wu Sheng said.

One-Eyed Man said, "Yes, we've noticed that."

He didn't tell Wu Sheng that they had later obtained more items. There was no need. Some things were better kept hidden.

The Evil Chicken, which showed almost no signs of its true nature, felt something was amiss.

It just wanted to go home.

Without its compatriots, there wasn't even anyone to show off to. For the Evil Chicken, this was intolerable.

Soon after, Wu Sheng left. He had important matters to attend to. One-Eyed Man and the others received the cultivation technique from Wu Sheng, a breathing technique and a secret skill method.

In their view, the method was profound and mystical, far surpassing their previous cultivation methods. The difference was startling.

To them, this was the cultivation method of the Starry Sky Clans.

One-Eyed Man wanted to give the cultivation technique to Lin Fan, but Lin Fan wasn't interested at all. He couldn't understand what One-Eyed Man was talking about.

He and Old Zhang looked at him with bewildered expressions.

It was as if they were asking, "What are you talking about?"

Then, he and Old Zhang whispered to each other, wondering if One-Eyed Man had a problem with his head.

It was very strange.

Just thinking about it was terrifying.

One-Eyed Man sighed silently. Forget it, there was no need to say too much. He knew he was overthinking it. Talking about cultivation techniques with two mentally challenged individuals was a complete waste of time.

Normal communication with them might be fine.

But discussing more advanced topics was like playing the lute to a cow.

What One-Eyed Man was most curious about was how Lin Fan cultivated. This was something everyone wondered about. He didn't seem to cultivate much, yet his strength was terrifying. So far, he hadn't seen many opponents who could match him.

Or rather… there weren't any who could last long against him.

Elsewhere, Mu Hao panted, feeling his luck was terrible, especially after arriving at Changbai Mountain. It had become extremely bad. He was beaten by the Fire Demon, and Wu Sheng, who used to be his equal, had become stronger than him. This was what he couldn't tolerate the most.

As Mu Hao pondered what to do next, an unexpected voice came.

"You seem troubled."

Mu Hao turned towards the voice, his expression changing drastically. "It's you…"

Indeed, the person who appeared was the other one who had arrived with them on the meteorite.

In Mu Hao's view, the other party seemed to be doing well, his spirit and energy at their peak, even stronger than when they last met. A thought crossed his mind: Could this guy also have encountered an opportunity?

Damn it!

In the end, it couldn't be that I'm the only one suffering and gaining nothing.

If their elders arrived and saw him like this, they would be very disappointed, and the situation would become unfavorable.

Night fell.

Lin Fan and Old Zhang lay there, looking at the stars in the sky.

One-Eyed Man and the others were cultivating, practicing the breathing technique Wu Sheng had traded with them. For them, it was like opening a door to a new world.

"I'll be going to a strange place again later," Lin Fan said.

Old Zhang said, "Can you take me with you?"

Lin Fan said, "Sure."

Perhaps having been deceived too many times, Old Zhang complained, "You're lying again. You always say that, but it never works."

Lin Fan appeared helpless and soothed Old Zhang's unhappy mood. "There's no helping it. I really want to take you with me, but I always fall asleep."

The Evil Chicken squatted nearby.

These two foolish humans were simply sick. It couldn't believe they weren't.

What were they even talking about?

It couldn't understand at all.

As an undercover agent by Lin Fan's side, its state of mind had long been elevated, and it had made progress. After all, in such dangerous situations, anyone would improve.

Gradually, if there were a clock here, one could see that the time was about to reach twelve o'clock.

"Old Zhang, I'm going."

Lin Fan muttered.

As soon as he finished speaking, he closed his eyes.

June 30th passed.

July 1st arrived.

The otherworldly scene officially began!

Target selected: Lin Fan, son of Qingyang Town's mayor.

Mission: Eliminate the strongest Demon Lord of this world.

Physical and strength transfer: 100%.

Descent!

Noises reached Lin Fan's ears.

It was very chaotic.

"Run! Demons are coming! We're all going to become demon food!"

"Where's the new mayor?"

"I don't know! The mayor was probably eaten by demons!"

Broken voices reached Lin Fan's ears.

Lin Fan opened his eyes. It was another unfamiliar world. He was used to it now, without the curiosity of the first time. He always treated it as a dream, a very long dream.

Then, memories surged into his mind.

A world overrun by demons, where humans lived difficult lives, constantly suppressed. A new profession had emerged: Demon Slayers.

And the previous mayor of this Qingyang Town had been killed by demons.

At this moment, someone rushed into the room.

"Young Master, we have to run! Demons are coming! The town's defenses can't hold them back! We have to run!"

The person who rushed in was petite and beautiful, but the current situation seemed dire, frightening the little beauty.

This was the servant girl, Qinglian, who had been adopted by the Lin family and grew up with Lin Fan.

In the face of this disaster, she still ran back to take Lin Fan away with her, showing her loyalty.

"No need to run," Lin Fan said calmly.

He had already accepted the current situation.

Qinglian's small face turned pale. "Young Master, it's very dangerous! If we don't run, we'll die! Everyone in the residence has already run away!"

Lin Fan said, "I have to protect this place."

Then, ignoring what Qinglian said, he walked outside. The situation inside the residence wasn't too chaotic. It was clear everyone was terrified and had fled immediately.

They hadn't even taken anything with them.

On the streets, people hid in fear. Some, with nowhere to hide, stood in place, foolishly awaiting death.

On the beam of the town gate, a bird-faced demon with wings stood there, its bloodthirsty eyes fixed on Qingyang Town.

Everything was under control.

All the humans were its food.

Many smaller demons, wielding various bloody weapons, grabbed fleeing humans, preparing to take them back, raise them, and slowly consume them when they were hungry.

Demons loved children and women the most.

As for the elderly…

Their flesh was too tough.