Chapter 234: Conclusion—Returning to Dao Sect!
Sensing the approaching auras, everyone instinctively turned to look, their expressions shifting unpredictably.
Lin Fan furrowed his brows slightly, his figure flickering as he instantly appeared beside Ying Huanhuan.
"More people are coming!"
Yuan Fang and the others had just started to relax after witnessing Lin Fan's overwhelming display and the destruction of the Demonic Marked Ones—but now their expressions tensed once more.
Strangely, Ying Huanhuan didn't seem worried at all.
Moments later, several streaks of light appeared in the sky, revealing a group led by an elderly man in gray robes with a stiff, expressionless face. At his side was a tall young woman in dark clothes—her features resembled Ying Huanhuan's, her soft black hair tied back with a green ribbon that curved sharply at the end.
Behind them came five or six more figures, all emitting strong auras.
"Sis, you finally came!"
Seeing the woman, Ying Huanhuan beamed with joy and ran over.
The young woman was none other than Ying Xiaoxiao, her older sister and Dao Sect's number one genius among the younger generation—the senior disciple of Heaven Hall.
"Are you all okay?" Ying Xiaoxiao's gentle eyes swept over everyone.
"We're fine—thanks to Lin Fan," Ying Huanhuan replied.
"Where are the Demonic Marked Ones?" someone behind Ying Xiaoxiao asked.
Jiang Kun, still overwhelmed, said quietly, "They were all killed by Junior Brother Lin Fan. From now on, the Demonic Marked Ones are no more."
"What?!"
"No way!"
"Is that true?!"
The group behind Ying Xiaoxiao couldn't hide their shock. Even she and the elder looked at Lin Fan in surprise.
"Huanhuan, is it true? Yao Ling was at the Ninth Nirvana Stage! Lin Fan is only at the Eighth—how could he possibly defeat him?" said a handsome young man in green beside Ying Xiaoxiao.
Ying Huanhuan rolled her eyes. "Dozens of people saw it. What do you think, we're lying?"
The young man paused, then smiled and extended a hand toward Lin Fan. "I'm Qing Ye from the Earth Hall. Apologies, Junior Brother Lin Fan—I was just too surprised. No offense intended."
"No problem," Lin Fan said with a light smile, shaking his hand.
At that moment, the system's familiar voice echoed in Lin Fan's mind:
[Ding! You touched Qing Ye and received: 1000 Xuan Yuan Pills.]
Not bad.
Ying Huanhuan then grabbed her sister's arm and grinned. "Lin Fan, this is my sister Ying Xiaoxiao. If you haven't heard of her, your ears must not be working."
"Greetings, Senior Sister Xiaoxiao," Lin Fan said, cupping his fists respectfully.
"She's spoiled, says things that go too far sometimes—don't take it to heart," Ying Xiaoxiao said softly, her usually cold expression easing into a faint smile.
Lin Fan glanced at Ying Huanhuan, who was pouting to the side, and smiled.
Then, he swept his gaze over the remaining people in the sky and said calmly, "So—who else still wants the Immortal Essence Seed?"
Whoosh!
The expressions of everyone hovering in the air instantly changed.
Even if the Dao Sect reinforcements hadn't shown up, none of them dared make a move—not after what happened to Luo Yi and the Demonic Marked Ones.
They weren't leaving because they didn't want to—they were too scared to move.
Ever since Ying Xiaoxiao and the elder arrived, an invisible pressure had locked onto everyone. If anyone dared try anything, they'd be dead before they could blink.
Ying Xiaoxiao and the elder both turned to the surrounding crowd, cold and silent.
After a while, Xiao Tian stepped forward. "Miss Ying, I'm Xiao Tian. Thank you for your help in the past. As for the seed, I've already made it clear I won't be fighting over it."
Others quickly chimed in.
"Yes, we have no interest in the seed."
"The only ones who tried to take it were Luo Yi and the Demonic Marked Ones. We had nothing to do with it!"
"That's right—we were just curious onlookers. Please don't misunderstand!"
After seeing Lin Fan annihilate the Demonic Marked Ones, they were already terrified.
Now that Dao Sect's true elites were here, they rushed to clear their names.
Lin Fan said calmly, "Xiao Tian's words are true. As for the rest—I'm not so sure."
Ying Huanhuan, Jiang Kun, and the others nodded silently.
"Why not just kill them all?" the elder in gray suddenly said.
"I agree," Lin Fan replied with a smile, slightly surprised.
Everyone else went pale with fear and began begging for mercy.
"Let them go. The seed is our priority," Ying Xiaoxiao said, shaking her head.
Lin Fan shrugged—he didn't mind either way.
"Thank you, Miss Ying!"
The others quickly thanked Ying Xiaoxiao and fled in all directions.
Xiao Tian cupped his fists to her and Lin Fan before also leaving.
"Let's head back to Dao Sect. Senior Sister Yuan Fang, come with us," Ying Xiaoxiao said once the others were gone.
No one objected.
And so, the group began their journey home.
"Here—the seed's yours," Lin Fan said, handing the Immortal Essence Seed to Ying Huanhuan.
"Sis, it's for you," Ying Huanhuan said cheerfully, handing it over to Ying Xiaoxiao. "Sis, Lin Fan really did a great job this time. The sect better remember it."
"Don't worry. He won't be forgotten," Ying Xiaoxiao replied softly, storing the seed.
Five days later, the group returned safely to Dao Sect.
At the entrance, everyone bid farewell and went their separate ways.
"Hey, Lin Fan! You said you wanted to learn my sound arts, right? After we wrap up the seed matter, come find me and beg me to be your teacher!" Ying Huanhuan teased with a grin as they parted.
Watching her leave, Lin Fan chuckled and shook his head, then turned to return to the Desolate Hall.
Upon hearing of Lin Fan's great contribution, Chen Zhen and Wudao were thrilled and praised him immensely.
Lin Dong, Mo Ling, and the others were equally happy to see him return safely.
After a brief reunion, everyone returned to their training.
The next day, just as Lin Fan was preparing to refine the Immortal Essence Fruit, Wudao arrived to inform him that the Sect Master had summoned him.
Lin Fan's heart stirred with anticipation, already guessing what it was about.
Without delay, he followed Wudao toward the main Dao Peak.
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