Chapter 497 Still So Popular with Women

"Ding, congratulations on killing the ancient tribe chiliarch of the Azure Heaven rank."

"Ding, congratulations on gaining 20,000 experience."

Killing this ancient tribe chiliarch and gaining so much experience made it worthwhile.

"Absorb."

Although the ancient tribe chiliarch's corpse had turned to powder, the pure essence blood scattered in the void could not be wasted.

After "Demon City" absorbed it, Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief. Though this battle was not earth-shattering, it made him understand one thing.

The power unleashed by high-ranking ancient tribes was far from what he had imagined; he must not be careless in the future.

"Brother, are you alright?" Lin Fan looked at Li Tianquan, whose face was pale, and wondered how these people had appeared here.

Judging by their attire, they seemed to be from the same place.

"I'm fine. Thank you, brother, for your righteous rescue. Otherwise, we would have died at the hands of those despicable ancient tribes," Li Tianquan said gratefully, the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became. If not for this person's intervention, they would have perished here today.

At the same time, he was utterly shocked by this person's methods.

The fearsome ancient tribe warrior had died so miserably at his hands, leaving no trace.

"No need to thank me. We cultivators should help each other to have any hope of resisting these ancient tribes. This place is not safe for long; let's leave first." Since he had killed the ancient tribe chiliarch, his rank on the wanted list had surely risen, and the ancient tribe camp must have received the news.

Lin Fan dared not guarantee that if they stayed, he could handle the ancient tribes that might come.

"Alright..." Li Tianquan nodded, knowing this place was not safe.

"Senior brother, let us help you." Two women stepped forward to support him. As one female disciple passed by Lin Fan, she glanced at him shyly and lowered her head.

Lin Fan chuckled inwardly. It seemed that no matter where he went, his luck with women remained strong.

…

Wild Mountain Cave.

Lin Fan and the others found a secluded spot to hide temporarily.

In this desolate land, if the ancient tribes launched a large-scale search, they would easily be found. It was safer to hide for now.

"Brother Li, judging by your attire, are you from a sect?" Lin Fan was unaware that sects existed in the Ancient Saint Realm.

The Ancient Saint Realm was now under the control of the ancient tribes. Which bold person would openly establish a sect? As soon as a sect was founded, the ancient tribes would swarm in and annihilate it.

"Brother Lin, we are disciples of the Star Pavilion. These are my junior sisters and junior brother," Li Tianquan said. Upon learning that this person was a newly ascended human, his heart trembled.

To him, it was incredible. A newly ascended person could be so powerful, even defeating an ancient tribe chiliarch.

He himself had cultivated in the Star Realm for decades before ascending, hoping to pursue a broader path, only to find that the sacred land he yearned for was so brutal.

During that time, Li Tianquan was utterly lost. If not for meeting his master, he might have died somewhere by now.

"Star Pavilion? Brother Li, is there an open way to establish a sect under the noses of the ancient tribes in the Ancient Saint Realm?" Lin Fan asked in surprise.

"Alas..." Li Tianquan sighed helplessly. "Brother Lin, that's impossible. The Star Pavilion is hidden in the shadows and cannot be exposed, or it will be suppressed by the ancient tribes."

"In fact, there are many sects in the Ancient Saint Realm, but most are hidden. These founders were once ascendants who created places for later generations to cultivate." Li Tianquan said.

Lin Fan nodded in understanding. He really didn't know about these matters.

It seemed that former ascendants, after becoming powerful, took risks to create cultivation grounds for newcomers, teaching them to survive in the Ancient Saint Realm.

Lin Fan also asked about forging.

He learned something shocking.

He hadn't expected that none of the myriad races in the Ancient Saint Realm could forge the treasures used by the ancient tribe chiliarch; they could only forge weapons with basic functions.

It was like two countries: one could only forge cold weapons, not hot weapons, as if the permission to forge hot weapons had been revoked by some entity.

But why could he forge them?

Was it because of the system?

Lin Fan wasn't sure, but in his view, the system was omnipotent, and only it could have this ability.

"Brother Lin, since you have no sect, why not join our Star Pavilion?" The woman nearby couldn't help but say.

Li Tianquan frowned slightly, looking troubled, then cleared his throat.

Lin Fan smiled faintly, as if understanding the situation.

"Thank you for the好意, but I'm used to being alone. Besides, I am human, and you are Star Clan. If I join the Star Pavilion, it might arouse suspicion." Lin Fan declined.

Now Lin Fan understood the situation. The Star Pavilion was hidden to avoid the ancient tribes.

As the saying goes, "Those not of our kind are bound to have different hearts."

Even if Lin Fan shamelessly followed Li Tianquan to the Star Pavilion, he would likely be rejected, because no one would take in an unknown factor.

"Brother Li, you were betrayed on this mission. Do you know who it is now?" Lin Fan asked.

"We have a suspect, but it's not certain. After returning, I will report this. This threat must be eliminated, or it will be a disaster for the Star Pavilion." A glint of killing intent flashed in Li Tianquan's eyes, showing his deep hatred for the traitor.

"Brother Li, I think it's about time to leave. Let's part ways here." Lin Fan stood up and said.

"Alright. If we meet again, I will repay you heavily. Brother Lin, this is a map. It marks temporary settlements set up by the myriad races. If you encounter difficulties, you can go there." Li Tianquan handed a map to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan nodded and put away the map. The Ancient Saint Realm was vast, and he couldn't understand it all at once.

Saving these Star Pavilion people was a chance encounter.

Even if the Star Pavilion were willing to accept Lin Fan as a disciple, his personality wouldn't allow it. After all, he was the sect master of the Holy Demon Sect.

He would establish the Holy Demon Sect in the Ancient Saint Realm in the future; how could he become a disciple of another sect?

"Farewell..." Lin Fan cupped his hands, then vanished in an instant.

The wonders of the Earth Spirit Long River were fully displayed at this moment.

…

"Senior brother, I think Brother Lin is not a bad person. It would be great if we could recruit him into the sect," the woman said.

Li Tianquan looked at his junior sister and shook his head. "Junior sister, you must remember: one must be wary of others. Even a life-saving grace could hide a conspiracy. Besides, this man's strength is extraordinary; our Star Pavilion cannot take him in."

"Oh..." The woman looked disappointed, clearly reluctant to part with Lin Fan. It was rare to meet someone who caught her eye.

Li Tianquan looked at these junior brothers and sisters and couldn't help but feel helpless. They were still too inexperienced, having not weathered storms.