Chapter 1035: The Position of Sect Heir Candidate

The rain fell on his body, emitting a mysterious aura. Lin Fan smiled faintly.

"Haha, indeed it's still the original you. In three years, you've progressed to such a level that even I find it hard to believe. I had to check whether you've been replaced by some evil spirit." Han Juntian stepped out of the void, a hint of a smile on his lips.

Qing Yangzi stood beside the Sect Master, also breathing a sigh of relief.

The main reason was that this kid's progress was too great.

Suppressing a Golden Immortal in three years—what a concept that was. He had even wondered if Lin Fan had met with misfortune in those three years of absence, or had been replaced by some evil entity and infiltrated the sect.

Now that the Sect Master had tested him, he too felt relieved.

"Sect Master." Lin Fan cupped his hands in salute.

Han Juntian was in a good mood. "Good, very good. What reward do you want?"

Lin Fan didn't care much about rewards; what he needed most now was experience.

"Sect Master, this disciple was only doing his duty." Lin Fan said politely.

Han Juntian nodded, then flicked his sleeve, causing several pills and treasures to float in the void. "You have contributed to the sect; these are your due."

Lin Fan glanced over and felt a surge of joy. He hadn't expected these pills to be Immortal Pills. Immortal Pills contained the laws of immortality, and each type had immense uses.

Especially for Lin Fan, they represented a vast amount of experience.

However, after breaking through to the Golden Immortal realm, ordinary Immortal Pills were no longer useful. Only high-grade or supreme-grade Immortal Pills could provide substantial experience.

These pills were all low-grade and mid-grade Immortal Pills, which were still acceptable. Since they were gifts from the Sect Master, he naturally accepted them.

Seeing the Sect Master's generosity, Qing Yangzi was also in a good mood. Having his own disciple recognized by the Sect Master was a great honor.

Among the treasures was a low-grade Immortal Artifact, radiating the light of immortality. To Lin Fan, it was dispensable, but to others, it was extraordinary.

A low-grade Immortal Artifact was no small matter.

"Thank you, Sect Master." Lin Fan said.

"Mm, cultivate well. Be more careful when you go out. Tai Qiantian is very petty. Though he may not act personally, be cautious in all things." Han Juntian said.

Lin Fan was least afraid of trouble; he would kill as many as came. However, if the Kunlun Divine Sect's Sect Master acted personally, it might indeed be troublesome. But since the Sect Master was so certain, it naturally wouldn't happen. Even if it did, Lin Fan believed the Sect Master had prepared contingencies.

Especially since he dared to face the future Infinite King Buddha; how could he fear a Tai Qiantian?

After giving some instructions, the Sect Master left, granting Lin Fan greater authority and promoting him to one of the sect's heir candidates, eligible to compete for the position of Sect Master.

Within the sect, besides Divine Sons, there was also the position of Sect Heir Candidate.

These disciples were selected from among the Divine Sons but did not stay within the sect; instead, they traveled across the Endless Continent, only returning when competing for the Sect Master position.

Lin Fan had never interacted with these disciples, mainly because three years ago his strength was too low, and Divine Sons held the highest status among disciples within the sect.

"You really didn't disappoint me. Three years later, you've given me such a huge surprise—it's truly astonishing." Qing Yangzi exclaimed.

Lin Fan smiled. "Elder Qing Yangzi, who are the Sect Heir Candidates?"

"With your current strength, you are a strong contender for the Sect Master position. There were twelve people in the sect eligible to compete for the Sect Master position; now, including you, there are thirteen."

"You can take a look at this; the list of candidates for sect master is all here." Qingyangzi produced a set of jade slips.

Lin Fan glanced at it and was startled inwardly—truly extraordinary; the lowest cultivation level among them was actually Golden Immortal Great Perfection.

"These disciples rarely return to the sect, always cultivating in the Endless Continent. Apart from a few elders of the sect, no one in the sect can match their status." Qingyangzi said.

"I see. I was just thinking, if the divine sons were the sect's fresh blood, the sect might not even exist a hundred years from now." Lin Fan said.

"Haha." Qingyangzi laughed heartily. "That's not it either. The ones who truly guard the sect are those supreme elders. They are all comprehending higher realms. Unless the sect faces a catastrophic disaster, those supreme elders will not emerge."

"The Heaven and Earth Sect has been passed down for hundreds of thousands of years. No one knows how many sect masters there have been. After each sect master retires, they enter the depths of the sect to cultivate. So as for the sect's current foundation, probably no one knows except the sect master himself."

Lin Fan nodded, understanding this point. Perhaps he had been thinking too simply before.

At the same time, he realized that these candidates for sect master did not cultivate within the sect because they knew that cultivating here for a lifetime would never bring much progress. Only by entering the Endless Continent and enduring countless hardships could they have greater prospects.

"Elder Qingyangzi, I want to know about the countless secret realms and dangerous places in the Endless Continent. In a while, I plan to go out and train." Lin Fan said.

"Don't worry, I will prepare everything for you." Qingyangzi was determined to take care of everything.

Lin Fan was someone he had brought into the sect. If he could become sect master, that would be remarkable. Even if he died, he could rest in peace.

As for those candidates for sect master, some had gone out training for decades or even a hundred years. No one knew what level their strength had reached.

After Qingyangzi left, Lin Fan returned to his room.

Qiuzhanyu and Jinzhengu had developed an interest in the Heaven and Earth Sect.

Lin Fan did not want to take them along, as it was too dangerous.

This time, Lin Fan intended to go deep into the Endless Continent. There might be greater dangers there; if he wasn't careful, he could end up perishing there.

No one knew how vast the Endless Continent was. Even a powerhouse like the sect master had never reached its end. There were many more unknown places that they did not know about.

...

After Ling Wuzun returned to his peak, he had made a decision in his heart.

Lin Fan's performance after returning had dealt him a great blow. He felt that he was now like a frog at the bottom of a well. He had already made up his mind.

That was to leave the sect and train outside. Even if he died out there, he would improve his strength. If he couldn't suppress Lin Fan, he would be unwilling. Even if he couldn't suppress him, as long as he could match him, he would be content.

Three days later, Ling Wuzun directly left the sect. Where he went, no one knew.

Ten days later.

Lin Fan made all preparations within the sect and also obtained from Qingyangzi some known locations in the Endless Continent.

Qiuzhanyu and Jinzhengu, having reached the True Immortal realm, became inner disciples of the sect, and everything was entrusted to Elder Qingyangzi's care.

At the sect gate.

Qingyangzi, Qiuzhanyu, and Jinzhengu watched Lin Fan's departing figure and sighed softly.

"Big brother is gone. I don't know when he'll come back." Qiuzhanyu said reluctantly.

"When big brother returns next time, he might give us an even bigger surprise." Jinzhengu speculated.

Naturally, Qingyangzi's heart was also filled with infinite curiosity. He didn't know how many surprises Lin Fan would bring him.

As for Lin Fan, he was now heading toward Shenglong City. He still had to go take a look there, after all, he had lived there for over a decade.