Chapter 500: Enduring Three Tribulations Together, The Beginning of Chaos!
After Lin Dong successfully advanced to the Grand Symbol Master realm, all of Dao Sect celebrated the occasion. But soon, things returned to a calm stillness.
Everyone's attention shifted back to Lin Fan, still seated in meditation atop the solitary peak.
In the blink of an eye, three months had passed since Lin Fan entered seclusion. It had also been about a month since Lin Dong's breakthrough.
That day, the Flame Master's avatar—residing temporarily in Dao Sect—suddenly sought out Ying Huanhuan. "Little junior sister, I have to leave."
At this moment, the Flame Master's form glowed a deep red, growing faint and slightly translucent.
"What happened?" Ying Huanhuan asked with concern as she looked at his deteriorating state.
By now, Ying Huanhuan had regained the memories of her past life. Though her current memories were dominant, she still felt a natural closeness to the Ancient Masters.
She also understood that the Flame Master and the others had long been fighting the Demonic Race. His sudden departure likely meant something major was stirring among the demons.
Lin Dong, Qing Tan, and others nearby were also curious when they heard the Flame Master's declaration.
"There's trouble at the Chaotic Demon Sea," the Flame Master said with a grim expression.
Lin Dong's pupils contracted slightly. "The Demonic Race?"
"Yes. They've started to move." The Flame Master nodded. "The entire Chaotic Demon Sea has descended into chaos. Countless demons are rising from the seafloor. Soon, word will spread to the Eastern Xuan Region."
"Worse still, they've located the real body of my true self. At that location lies the sealed mount of the Demon Emperor—the Grand Heaven Evil Demon King. I must return immediately to prevent it from being released."
The Grand Heaven Evil Demon King!
At the mention of that name, everyone present furrowed their brows.
Back when Yuan Gate fell, they had faced just the corpse of a lesser Grand Heaven Evil Demon, and even that had been terrifying.
If the true Demon King escaped, it would be a disaster.
"And… I might need your help," the Flame Master added, his gaze sweeping over Ying Huanhuan and the others.
"I'll come with you. What needs to be done?" Lin Dong asked after a moment of thought.
The Flame Master responded solemnly, "The one who really needs protection is the Master of the Primordial Wilderness. I've received word that the Demon Prison has discovered his location. He was gravely wounded back then, and now is the critical moment of his recovery—he needs someone to guard him."
"What about the Lord of Thunder and the others?" Lin Dong asked.
"The Demon Prison came prepared. The Lord of Thunder is currently trapped after probing their movements. The Masters of Space and Darkness have also been targeted and can't get away for now," the Flame Master said.
"As for the Master of Life and Death, her injuries were second only to yours, little junior sister. She may still be caught in reincarnation…"
"To fully suppress the Grand Heaven Evil Demon King, I'll have to disperse this avatar. You all must head out quickly," he added, his form flickering more violently—clearly nearing its limit.
After explaining everything, he turned to Ying Huanhuan, hesitating for a moment. "This time, I won't be able to stay by your side any longer."
"I'll take care of Huanhuan. You don't need to worry."
A clear and calm voice suddenly echoed around them.
A tall and handsome figure silently appeared beside Ying Huanhuan, placing a hand around her slender waist.
"Lin Fan-ge, you did it!"
Qing Tan's face lit up with joy upon seeing his arrival.
Ying Huanhuan's cold expression also softened. She looked up at him, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Congratulations, Lin Fan-ge..." Lin Dong stepped forward and smiled in congratulations.
Soon after, Wu Dao, Qi Lei, and other high-ranking members of Dao Sect also came forward to express their admiration.
The Flame Master's expression turned slightly complicated as he saw Lin Fan and Ying Huanhuan so close. He then spoke in a serious tone, "You may have passed one Reincarnation Tribulation, but our upcoming enemies are at least on par with demons who have passed two. You can't afford to be careless."
"Who said I've only passed one?" Lin Fan smiled calmly. "I've endured three Reincarnation Tribulations. My strength is no less than any of the Ancient Masters."
The Flame Master's eyes widened in shock. "What?! You actually… passed all three tribulations at once?!"
Since ancient times, only the Ice Master had ever managed to endure all three Reincarnation Tribulations at once.
Even the Devouring Master had failed to do so.
But Lin Fan had succeeded!
As awe overtook his shock, the Flame Master felt genuine respect.
Wu Dao, Qi Lei, and the others were also shaken to the core. Though they were still far from the Reincarnation Stage, they understood the terrifying nature of the tribulations.
For Lin Fan to pass all three—within just three months—was beyond extraordinary!
"I knew Lin Fan-ge was the best!" Qing Tan exclaimed excitedly, her face glowing with pride.
Ying Huanhuan looked at Lin Fan with glistening eyes, full of admiration.
"Alright, enough talk. Let's head to the Chaotic Demon Sea and deal with the demon threat," Lin Fan said with a faint smile.
No one had any objections.
"I'll head out first. The Primordial Master is in your hands now," said the Flame Master. With a sweep of his arm, flames enveloped his body.
And then—he was gone.
"You all wait here for a moment," Lin Fan said. He closed his eyes and summoned the Ancestral Palace.
He had sensed that Ying Xuanzi and Elder Mu had both broken through to the Reincarnation Stage.
Lin Fan brought them out of the Ancestral Palace and briefed them on the situation at the Chaotic Demon Sea, asking them to remain and defend Dao Sect in their absence.
"Be extremely careful out there," Ying Xuanzi said seriously to Lin Fan and the others.
Lin Fan nodded and added, "After we leave, seal off the sect to be safe. If anything happens, notify me—I'll return immediately."
"Understood." Ying Xuanzi agreed with a solemn nod.
"Lin Dong, hold my shoulder so we don't get separated during the teleportation," Lin Fan said, reaching out to pull Ying Huanhuan and Qing Tan into his embrace.
Then, with a slight nod toward Ying Xuanzi and the others, he activated his power. Silver light burst from his body and enveloped the four of them, causing space to violently distort.
Zzzzt!
When the light faded, they were gone—vanished into the twisted folds of space. Only the chaotic ripples remained, surging outward.
Ying Xuanzi let out a slow breath as he watched them disappear. Meeting the eyes of the other elders, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
The world… is beginning to fall into chaos.
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