Chapter 444: The Sky Dragon Beast Marshal Requests to Join!
Beast Domain — Thunder Abyss Mountain.
Compared to when Xu Zhong was still in power, Thunder Abyss Mountain had now become a place of unprecedented prosperity and activity.
Especially after the events surrounding the Divine Treasure Mountain Range had spread across the Beast Domain, and after Lin Fan's declaration of the founding of the Four Symbols Palace, Thunder Abyss Mountain—now the palace's headquarters—instantly surpassed the prestige and status of the former three Great Beast Marshal mountains.
On top of that, Lin Dong had acquired the Xuantian Hall, and in his possession were vast quantities of divine artifacts—enough to drive countless powerful individuals into a frenzy of envy.
Thus, once the Four Symbols Palace issued its official recruitment edict, a wave of forces surged forward from all corners of the Beast Domain, hoping to gain access to Thunder Abyss Mountain and the divine artifacts it held.
However, the Four Symbols Palace was not unprepared. The requirements to join were extremely strict, and no divine treasures would be handed out unless a faction earned contribution points.
These contribution points could only be gained by conquering territory or collecting resources for the palace. In other words, joining was no easy task.
But those strong individuals understood the rules. After all, divine treasures were incredibly rare. Even acquiring one could greatly enhance their strength.
Furthermore, with the Four Symbols Palace now having nominal control over the entire Beast Domain, its influence was unmatched. Joining it meant not just opportunity, but also safety.
So, despite the strict conditions, the number of people flocking to Thunder Abyss Mountain only continued to grow.
…
Deep within Thunder Abyss Mountain, inside a secluded great hall, a tall figure clad in azure robes sat motionless on a cultivation cushion. A thick aura of death energy swirled around him like a living cloud.
So oppressive was the death qi that no one dared approach. It was suffocating.
The man's body looked stiff, his skin pale, and his face faintly veiled in black mist. It was pure death energy, concentrated to an extreme.
Suddenly—
WHOOSH!
All of the death energy in the hall vanished—not dissipated, but absorbed entirely by the man on the cushion.
After an unknown amount of time, his dry and corpse-like skin regained its vitality and fullness.
The youth slowly opened his eyes. Within his pupils swirled dense death energy, which after a moment receded into calm clarity.
This young man was none other than Lin Fan, who had been in closed-door cultivation at Thunder Abyss Mountain.
HAAAH…
He let out a long breath. The death aura in his exhalation corroded the ground below, leaving a deep pit behind.
"Full Perfection of the Death Profound Realm… The next step is to figure out how to break into Reincarnation," he muttered.
From the Chaotic Demon Sea to the Beast Domain, months had passed. And with the help of the Death Spirit Fruit, he had finally broken through.
His cultivation speed wasn't slow at all…
Having succeeded in his breakthrough, Lin Fan decided to relax a little. He put away his Yuan-Gathering Cushion and twisted space around himself, vanishing from the hall.
…
In the next moment, he reappeared atop Thunder Abyss Mountain, inside the grand hall at its summit.
There, sitting on the main throne, was a towering figure—Xiao Yan.
"Big Brother, you're out of seclusion!"
Xiao Yan quickly stood up, his face lighting up with a grin.
Lin Fan nodded. "Where's Xiao Diao?"
After scanning the area with his spiritual sense, he noticed Xiao Diao wasn't present.
Xiao Yan scratched his head. "Third Brother went back to the clan a few days ago. Something came up."
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow. That could only mean the matter of the clan's Heir Battle.
"How've things been here? Anyone stupid enough to cause trouble?" Lin Fan asked with a smile.
"With Big Brother's name looming, no one dares," Xiao Yan chuckled.
Just then, the sound of urgent footsteps rang out. A large figure rushed into the hall—it was Chen Tong.
"First Commander, you've emerged!"
Chen Tong looked thrilled as he greeted Lin Fan.
"What's the rush, Chen Tong?" Lin Fan asked casually.
Chen Tong bowed. "There's a matter for First and Fourth Commanders to decide."
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed. "Speak."
"It's about the Sky Dragon Beast Marshal. A few days ago, he returned to Blood Dragon Hall severely injured," Chen Tong said carefully.
Xiao Yan's eyes sharpened. "He's still looking for death?"
"No, it's not that."
Chen Tong quickly explained, "According to the message sent from Blood Dragon Hall, the Sky Dragon Marshal isn't trying to reclaim his seat. Instead… he wants to join the Four Symbols Palace."
"Oh?"
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow. "Join us? Wasn't he reluctant to submit back at the Divine Treasure Mountain? You said he was injured—how?"
"According to Blood Dragon Hall's message, he was wounded by someone from Mang Mountain," Chen Tong replied.
"Mang Mountain…" Lin Fan muttered, eyes narrowing. Then he said, "If the Sky Dragon Marshal wants to join, tell him to come to Thunder Abyss Mountain and meet me personally."
"Yes, I'll go send the message." Chen Tong bowed and left.
…
Two days later, the Sky Dragon Beast Marshal, pale-faced, appeared atop Thunder Abyss Mountain.
Inside the grand hall, Lin Fan and Xiao Yan sat in the main seats.
"I heard the Sky Dragon Marshal wants to join our Four Symbols Palace. Is that true?" Lin Fan asked with a smile.
The marshal's expression twitched, but he nodded. "Yes."
"What made you change your mind?" Lin Fan asked, voice casual but sharp.
"I wish to unite with you, Brother Lin Fan, as well as Commander Yan and Marshal Golden Ape, to resist external threats," he replied.
"You're talking about Mang Mountain?" Lin Fan asked lazily.
"Correct. There are five Reincarnation-stage powerhouses there, each commanding elite forces. They've set their sights on the Beast Domain. Only by uniting can we repel them," the Sky Dragon Marshal said bitterly.
"They want the Divine Treasure Vault, don't they?" Xiao Yan interjected.
"Exactly. If the Four Symbols Palace wants to truly unify the Beast Domain, Mang Mountain's invasion must be stopped. Otherwise, it's all empty talk—and the vault is in your hands now."
Lin Fan smiled faintly. "I'm not against you joining. But if you do, you'll follow our four brothers' orders. Understand?"
The Sky Dragon Marshal's expression darkened.
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