Chapter 113: The Heroes Are Stunned, You Want to Take the Treasure Alone?
"What a terrifying phenomenon!"
"Is that really just a Creation-grade martial art?"
"What kind of technique did Master Lin Fan inherit for it to cause such an incredible scene?!"
"As expected, Master Lin Fan is the strongest!"
…
Huangfu Jing, Qin Shi, Mu Qianqian, and the others all looked toward the fading celestial phenomenon caused by Lin Fan with expressions of utter shock.
Lin Langtian clenched his fists, eyes filled with bitter unwillingness—yet there was nothing he could do. He could only endure once again.
That was supposed to be my seat. My martial art!
Pfft!
Wang Zhong was so infuriated by the sight that he coughed up blood and promptly fainted, his injuries already severe to begin with.
"Brother Lin Fan is amazing!"
Qing Tan beamed with joy and pride as she looked in Lin Fan's direction.
Lin Fan raised his head and glanced at the sky, a faint smile on his face. Then he stood up, stepped off the platform, and descended beside Qing Tan and the two Fire Python Tigers.
Soon after, the terrifying phenomenon in the sky completely dissipated.
"Qing Tan, what martial art did you receive?" Lin Fan asked with a smile.
Qing Tan replied, "Mine can't compare to yours, Brother Lin Fan. I only got a ninth-grade technique called Great Wilderness Ocean-Splitting Seal."
What a coincidence...
Lin Fan couldn't help but find it amusing. So Qing Tan, who had taken Teng Lei's spot, ended up inheriting the same technique as in the original story.
He reached out to ruffle her hair. "A ninth-grade martial art is already very impressive. Don't forget, the strongest martial art in the Lin Family back then was only a fourth-grade technique—Pure Yuan Finger."
[Ding! You touched Lin Qing Tan and obtained 500,000 Nirvana Pills!]
That beautiful system prompt rang in Lin Fan's mind again.
Half a million Nirvana Pills!
Even Lin Fan's heart skipped a beat.
In the Great Yan Dynasty, that would easily place him among the richest.
"Hehe," Qing Tan giggled sweetly. She seemed to realize she'd been a little greedy.
"I wonder what level of martial art Brother Lin Dong will receive?" she asked, turning her gaze toward the platform.
Lin Fan smiled. "At the very least, it'll be a Creation-grade technique. Didn't you notice? The later someone awakens, the higher the grade of the martial art they receive."
It wasn't just Qing Tan and Lin Fan watching Lin Dong.
Almost everyone in the square was now eagerly awaiting to see what Lin Dong would get.
They didn't have to wait long.
Under countless watchful eyes, Lin Dong slowly opened his eyes—
And at that moment, the Martial Tablet began to tremble even more violently than before, and the heavenly phenomenon it triggered stunned everyone!
What shocked them even more was that Lin Dong, in the midst of inheriting his martial art, actually broke through to the next realm.
He advanced directly from mid-Spirit Creation Stage to peak-Spirit Creation Stage!
Only now did everyone realize… this young man they'd mostly overlooked was also a top-tier genius.
Before even entering the Ancient Monument Space, he was already at the mid-Spirit Creation Stage—
That level alone was comparable to some elders of the Four Great Clans!
Lin Langtian's expression turned grim.
One Lin Fan was bad enough—now Lin Dong too?!
He regretted not killing them both in Flame City right after the tomb expedition.
As everyone mulled over their thoughts, the competition and martial inheritance from the Martial Tablet of Fortune finally came to an end.
"Brother Lin Fan, I have something to tell you."
After leaving the stone platform, Lin Dong approached Lin Fan and Qing Tan, his expression serious.
"What is it?" Lin Fan asked casually, raising a brow.
Lin Dong lowered his voice. "While receiving my inheritance, I sensed that the true core treasure of the Ancient Monument Space is actually underground."
"There are probably at least ten million Pure Yuan Pills, and a massive number of Nirvana Pills as well."
"But the underground palace is guarded by a powerful beast. And deep within the treasure vault lies an ancient skeleton—at least Nirvana Stage!"
Lin Fan nodded. "I see. Could you sense what stage the guardian beast is?"
Lin Dong said, "It's an Ancient Blood Bat Dragon. Likely somewhere between early and peak Manifestation Stage."
He hesitated, then added, "Xiao Diao… wants to ask Brother Lin Fan for help in killing it."
"Heh, no problem. Leave it to me," Lin Fan chuckled and agreed instantly.
While the two quietly discussed their plans, the members of the three great clans had gathered together, whispering among themselves and casting glances toward Lin Fan.
Other factions also took notice and chose to stay rather than leave.
After a moment, Lin Ke'er from the Lin Clan walked toward Lin Fan, biting her lip.
Lin Fan and Lin Dong exchanged a glance, eyes glinting slightly, but said nothing.
"Lin Fan," Lin Ke'er began, her tone complicated. "The three elders asked me to speak with you about something."
"What is it?" Lin Fan asked calmly.
Lin Ke'er hesitated for a moment, then said,
"The Four Great Clans know there's a major treasure hidden beneath this space. If you're willing to help, they'll let you take ten percent first. But you must agree not to claim it all once you know the location."
They feared Lin Fan would try to take the treasure for himself.
Unlike in the original timeline, they didn't announce the location publicly—instead, they sent Lin Ke'er to negotiate due to her relationship with him.
Lin Fan smiled faintly. "I already know about the treasure. As for the guardian beast, I'll take care of it."
"You can deliver this message to the Lin Clan: the treasure below… is beyond your reach."
Lin Ke'er's expression changed. "You're seriously going to try to take it all? That'll make everyone your enemy!"
"I might not be able to take it all—even I may not be able to claim it. Believe what you want," Lin Fan replied indifferently.
"You're saying… there's something even more dangerous than the guardian beast?"
Ke'er's eyes widened in shock.
Lin Fan nodded but said nothing more.
"…Thank you." Lin Ke'er bowed slightly, then turned and left to report back.
But clearly, the three great clans didn't believe him.
They assumed Lin Fan just wanted to monopolize the treasure.
So, a Qin Clan elder stepped forward and directly announced the treasure's existence to everyone.
He hoped to force Lin Fan into restraint by rallying public attention.
The crowd erupted into a frenzy.
"What?! There's actually a hidden treasure?!"
"And the three great clans didn't keep it to themselves? That's rare!"
"Probably because they can't take it alone. Don't forget, the Calamity Star is still here!"
…
Qin Shi then stepped forward and explained the situation: there was a guardian beast and possibly other dangers.
He proposed a joint effort to defeat the guardian, and then everyone could compete for the treasure.
No one objected to that.
Under the combined bombardment of the gathered forces, the plaza in front of the Martial Tablet quickly collapsed!
ROAR!!
A thunderous roar, like one echoing from ancient times, suddenly erupted from beneath the crumbling plaza!
A savage and ancient aura exploded into the skies, shaking everyone to their core!
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