Chapter 194: Xiao Yan's Tribulation—A Midnight Ambush!
Another day quickly passed.
Along the way, Lin Fan and his group didn't actively seek to rob others, unless someone was dumb enough to provoke them first.
Even so, all four brothers and Su Rou had successfully upgraded their Nirvana Seals to the Heaven Tier.
Su Kui, Mo Ling, and the others had also absorbed plenty of Nirvana Seals brought to them by "generous donors."
Although their seals hadn't yet advanced to Heaven Tier, a faint golden light already swirled within them—it wouldn't be long.
The group pushed forward toward Hundred Dynasty Mountain with unstoppable momentum. Though many side events occurred along the way, the rewards were equally plentiful.
However, the deeper into the core region they went, the fewer provocations came their way.
After all, those who could make it this far had both strength and judgment—they knew exactly who could and couldn't be provoked.
With fewer confrontations, Lin Fan's group could relax somewhat and focus on the journey.
By nightfall on the second day, they had fully entered the heart of the core region.
The darkness that enveloped the land here was far more violent and oppressive than anywhere else in the Ancient Battlefield.
Although Lin Fan and his brothers were unbothered, Mo Ling and Su Kui's group couldn't ignore the dangers.
Most importantly—Xiao Yan had shown signs of breaking through.
They landed on a mountaintop and halted their journey.
Without wasting words, Xiao Yan sat down cross-legged as wave after wave of fierce yuan power exploded outward from him, shaking Mo Ling and the others.
"He's about to undergo his Fourth Nirvana Tribulation..."
Su Kui looked at Xiao Yan with undisguised envy.
"You should be able to challenge yours in a few days too, right?"
Xiao Diao asked with a smile, glancing at Lin Dong.
Lin Dong nodded, "Yeah, almost there."
Although the group made casual conversation, their vigilance never waned.
"Xiao Yan's tribulation will make a lot of noise. In a place like this, filled with all sorts of shady characters, five Heaven Tier Nirvana Seals are no small temptation."
Xiao Diao's purple-black eyes gleamed as he spoke quietly.
Lin Fan smiled.
"If anyone thinks this is a good time to make a move… they're just asking to die."
He didn't release any deterrent aura to scare off potential lurkers—
Why bother?
If someone really tried something, it'd just be another chance to harvest Nirvana Seals.
But perhaps due to Lin Fan's growing infamy, although many were lurking nearby, no one dared to make the first move.
…Until suddenly—
Lin Fan's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked toward the distant night sky.
There, a terrifying fiery aura erupted—rising and condensing into a monstrous beast with an ape-like body, white head, and crimson feet.
"That's... an ancient beast—Zhuyuan!"
Xiao Diao also sensed it, his expression growing cold.
His voice dropped into a deadly whisper.
During their journey, Lin Fan's group had learned about the hostility between the Four Profound Sects and the Four Demonic Sects.
This aura could only belong to someone who had inherited the Zhuyuan Sect's legacy, from the Daluo Dynasty.
The burning red flames lit up the night like a signal flare.
The violent aura spreading out like tidal waves drew countless curious and stunned gazes.
"That's… a Zhuyuan beast?"
"That's Xiao Shan from the Daluo Dynasty. He inherited the Zhuyuan Sect's legacy!"
"Tsk tsk… The Four Demonic Sects are opposed to the Four Profound Sects.
They need the blood of Profound Sect inheritors to complete their own inheritance!"
"Didn't Lin Fan inherit one of the Profound Sect legacies? This has to be aimed at him!"
"Looks like we're about to witness a showdown!"
…
Whispers quickly spread through the darkness.
Lin Fan's mountaintop became the focal point of the region.
Under the attention of countless eyes, the crimson beast took form and flew straight toward them—arriving over their mountain in seconds.
Behind it, more figures appeared, streaking through the night sky—clearly elite cultivators of the Daluo Dynasty.
Within the fiery beast stood a single figure.
His pale red eyes stared coldly down at Lin Fan from above.
As the flames gradually dispersed, his appearance became clear.
He wore a brilliant crimson robe, like fresh blood—
and a dark red mark on his face shaped like a miniaturized Zhuyuan Beast.
"Lin Fan… so you finally show yourself."
Xiao Shan smiled down at him. The grin twisted the mark on his face, giving him an even more ferocious look.
"You're Xiao Shan from the Daluo Dynasty?"
Lin Fan asked blandly.
"You already know who I am. Then you should also know why I'm here.
We have no personal grudge—but you inherited one of the Profound Sects. That's all the reason I need."
Xiao Shan's voice was hoarse, grating to the ears.
"Seems someone is undergoing a Nirvana Tribulation… Perfect timing, wouldn't you say?"
His eyes slid toward Xiao Yan, a smirk curling his lips.
"Not interested in your garbage. Make your move—or get lost."
Lin Fan glanced at him, expression unreadable.
Xiao Shan's smile vanished.
"Don't think just because you beat the Windcloud Dynasty you can act untouchable!
Let's see if a low-tier dynasty brat like you is really as tough as they say!"
His body shook—
scarlet flames exploded from him, even causing the temperature around them to rise sharply.
Fierce, oppressive heat surged outward.
Seeing this, Lin Dong and Xiao Diao readied themselves.
But Lin Fan raised a hand.
"You two—protect Xiao Yan.
These guys… are mine."
Then he stepped forward into the sky.
"Good. I like your arrogance!"
Xiao Shan sneered.
With a wave of his hand, violent scarlet yuan power condensed into a massive crimson broadsword.
SHING—!
The blade split the air, and Xiao Shan wasted no time.
He slashed down—
dozens of massive flame arcs erupted forth, surrounding Lin Fan from every angle.
There was no room to dodge.
Lin Fan's eyes narrowed as yuan power roared through his body.
Crimson light surrounded him.
Hand seals changed. His palm lit up—burning with three-colored flames that included Nirvana Demon Flame.
The hand grew several times in size, crackling with power.
"Vermilion Sky-Cleaving Palm!"
With a fierce roar, Lin Fan lashed out with his flame-wrapped palm—
clashing head-on with the dozens of crimson blade arcs!
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