Chapter 577: Dragon God: Give me some face, okay? Lin Fan: No.
"Lin Fan..."
Old Zhang noticed Lin Fan's foul mood and obvious anger. He didn't want Lin Fan to be so unhappy, thinking it was always better to focus on happier things.
Lin Fan turned around, grinned, and said softly, "It's nothing. I'll protect you."
His eyes revealed concern, like those of an old father.
"Mm." Old Zhang's response was full of spirit, a good little boy's "mm," full of feeling. Don't find it disgusting; no matter how old someone is, everyone's heart is still a child's.
One-Eyed Man was shocked.
The furious Lin Fan, killing online.
One punch, one little friend down.
Those were ancestors, the strongest among the star clans. Hadn't they been fighting back and forth just moments ago, a spectacular display? How, in the blink of an eye, were they instantly killed?
A bit complicated.
A bit astonishing.
One-Eyed Man knew Lin Fan was strong, but he never imagined he could be strong to this extent, an explosively powerful strength.
But more than that, he felt a sense of security.
Even the ancestors were no match; what else was there to fear?
Sun Xiao exclaimed, "Oh my god, guys, did you see that? Did you really see that? Holy crap..."
The most awkward situation for someone inarticulate is the lack of words to describe a shocking event, ultimately resorting to "holy crap."
Though vulgar, it was vivid.
The livestream's comments took off.
"So cool!"
"Two giant black rats suddenly appeared, then croaked in the blink of an eye. Can someone tell me what just happened?"
"That speed just now was definitely faster than the speed of sound."
"You're overselling the speed of sound. Even saying it was the speed of light wouldn't be an exaggeration."
"That's it? That's the star clan ancestor?"
"Lol."
"Although I don't know what happened, I still have to say, God Lin is freaking awesome."
The Evil Chicken and Ginseng watched the distant Xing Lei.
Poor guy.
Ultimately lingering on the path of death. Did he think that was the end of it?
Knowing Lin Fan as they did, the matter was far from over.
"Dragon God, they've been killed."
Xing Lei trembled, stammering. He truly hadn't expected such a thing to happen. Even if someone had told him this beforehand, he wouldn't have believed it.
Dragon God said, "You guys are really courting death. You shouldn't have touched the people around him. Don't speak, don't do anything. I hope I can save you. Perhaps his anger has subsided."
In the current situation, he didn't dare speak.
"Lin Fan, long time no see." Dragon God put on a smile, hoping to lighten Lin Fan's mood. Though he seemed calm, he was actually quite frightened by the scene he had just witnessed. Too strong. He hadn't expected the two ancestors to be instantly killed. Had he just been toying with him during their previous battles?
Lin Fan smiled. "Yes, long time no see."
Seeing Lin Fan's smile, Dragon God breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed the situation wasn't so bad.
Based on his past understanding of Lin Fan, a smile meant everything was alright.
"Can you spare him?" Dragon God pointed at Xing Lei, hoping Lin Fan would let him go. Although his relationship with Xing Lei wasn't great, Xing Lei was still a clan ancestor. The other two ancestors had already been slain; regret was useless, they couldn't be brought back. It was better to save the one in front of him.
Lin Fan shook his head. "No. I saw anger and killing intent in his eyes. He will definitely attack my friends in the future, so I can't keep him. I have to think about Old Zhang."
Dragon God looked into Xing Lei's eyes.
He could see that?
He had looked carefully and hadn't seen any such intention in Xing Lei's eyes.
"I think he probably won't have such thoughts," Dragon God said.
Lin Fan said, "You said 'probably.' You can't guarantee it. I must destroy him. I won't let him leave. If he had killing intent towards me, I wouldn't care and would definitely let him go. But since he has killing intent towards my friends, I can't let him leave."
At this moment, Xing Lei felt extremely aggrieved.
As a clan ancestor, when had he ever encountered such a situation?
Now he was like prey in a cage, waiting to be slaughtered at any moment. It was an extremely unpleasant feeling.
Dragon God whispered, "Your only chance of survival is to beg him for mercy, to ask for forgiveness. You are an ancestor, a star clan ancestor, a peak powerhouse, with a high status and distinguished identity. But if you die, you have nothing. Think it over carefully."
Xing Lei's eyes widened, his face full of unwillingness. If an ordinary person encountered this situation, they might really listen to Dragon God's advice. But he was the Wu God Clan ancestor!
However... if he really died...
Then he really would have nothing.
"I understand," Xing Lei said gravely. Then he walked out from behind Dragon God, keeping a relatively safe distance from Lin Fan. For him, the danger still existed.
Just as he was about to speak...
An unfortunate situation occurred.
Lin Fan instantly appeared in front of Xing Lei, his expression serious. "You want to apologize? I don't accept it. My friends are my most precious treasures. I won't show mercy to anyone who threatens them."
"Demon Subduing Seal!"
Lin Fan struck a palm towards Xing Lei, his fingers forming a seal, a stark contrast to his previous casual palm strike. If one had to describe it, it was a serious palm strike.
Dragon God's expression changed drastically. He wanted to stop him, but it was too late.
Xing Lei's expression changed dramatically, cursing inwardly. He even wanted to dig up Dragon God's ancestors and curse them all. He had listened to Dragon God and come out to apologize, but now...
Look closely!
Did it look like he was going to give him a chance?
"I'll fight you to the death!" Xing Lei wasn't a pushover either. He roared, his Dao laws boiling, preparing to fight Lin Fan desperately. But his roar was just a futile cry.
Boom!
The Demon Subduing Seal landed.
Xing Lei was engulfed, his body slammed into the ground. The terrifying power destroyed everything, shaking heaven and earth, causing a terrifying commotion.
"It's over." Dragon God muttered. He could no longer sense Xing Lei's aura. The renowned ancestor was so easily killed; it was almost unbelievable.
While Dragon God was still in a daze...
Lin Fan came to him, smiling. "Sorry, it's not that I don't want to give you face, but I really don't want to keep him. You saw my friend, right? That's Old Zhang, my best friend. I don't want him to be harmed in any way. Do you understand?"
Dragon God nodded as if he understood.
The Wu God Clan ancestor had been obliterated by you, and you're still asking me this?
But things were serious.
The impact was extremely explosive.
After a brief moment of shock, One-Eyed Man quickly reacted. Without calling for anyone, he went directly to the bodies of the other two ancestors. He no longer had the demeanor of a leader, but more like a cleaner tidying up the battlefield after a great war.
It pained him.
The Wu God Clan ancestor had been obliterated, his body nowhere to be found. The other two were better; one had his head blown off, the other had his body pierced through. There were traces to follow.
This behavior was like opening treasure chests, knowing each chest contained treasure, but the contents were still highly anticipated.
But just as One-Eyed Man was about to reach out...
He found the two bodies rising into the air.
"They are already dead. Let them have their final dignity. I will take the bodies of the two ancestors back and return them to their clans," Dragon God said.
One-Eyed Man, who was about to loot the bodies, felt his heart turn cold.
Holy crap!
He was even going to fight him for this?
Unfortunately... the other party was simply too strong. He could only watch helplessly as the bodies floated towards Dragon God, his heart crying out, "Goodbye, bodies!"
Dragon God sighed. Life was unpredictable. Who said becoming an ancestor meant immortality? When encountering Lin Fan, they still died, and died without any ability to resist.
This matter had already spread.
The star clans were bound to experience earth-shattering tremors.
Causing an uproar was just a small matter.
Many people were watching Sun Xiao's livestream. Broadcasting such a battle had attracted many viewers, including ordinary people, department personnel, and star clan disciples.
The star clan disciples in the livestream, seeing these images, felt their hands and feet turn cold, their faces pale, and their expressions filled with shock.
Those were three ancestors!
In their eyes, they were invincible existences, to be worshipped and revered. How could they dare to be disrespectful? Yet, someone was domineering enough to obliterate them directly.
They were so scared that their souls almost flew away.
Some star clan disciples mingling in Changbai Mountain trembled as they held their phones.
"See? They were really killed."
"We're not blind, we can see."
"Some time ago, the three clan elders were just taught a lesson, and they threatened that the ancestors would come. I thought they were doing it on purpose, creating conflict, giving them a reason to clash. Now it seems, they were really courting death."
"Isn't he afraid?"
"Afraid of who?"
"Lin Fan. He killed three ancestors. Isn't he afraid that our star clans will feel pressured and join forces to suppress him?"
"You're dreaming."
They knew the situation of each clan very well. Someone had killed three ancestors with swift and domineering methods, suppressing everything with absolute thunderous might. There was no need to question his strength. What else was there to think about?
Han Yan and Han Xiaoxiao were both messing around in Changbai Mountain.
They also saw the scene of Lin Fan killing the three ancestors.
"So powerful!" Han Xiaoxiao was amazed.
Han Yan's face, however, was a little pale. Her attitude towards Lin Fan wasn't very good. She wondered if he would hold a grudge and then, one day, like the three ancestors, be punched so hard he wouldn't know north from south.
Of course, this fear would never be shown.
She was the older sister; she had to stay composed. Then, quite haughtily, she said, "What's so powerful about that? He's just making trouble for himself."
As for what kind of trouble, how would she know? She was just saying it casually. Otherwise, she wouldn't know what else to say.
Lin Fan didn't stop Dragon God's actions. Killing them was enough; let him take the bodies back. Although his actions just now were a bit impulsive, he never felt any regret.
Being able to protect Old Zhang was the most worthwhile thing he could do.
The next day!
The star clans were in an uproar.
The Wu God Clan, the Vajra Clan, and the Titan Clan, the three great star clans, were in mourning. The star regions where they resided, with the fall of their ancestors, experienced a sharp decline in fortune, with constant blood rain.
The fortune mountain ranges connected to the ancestors completely collapsed the moment the ancestors fell.
The members of the three clans cried out for revenge, vowing to fight Lin Fan to the death with all their might, to avenge their ancestors. This kind of thinking was normal.
They were all lost in their anger, not understanding the vast difference in strength between the two sides.
Dragon God returned the bodies of the Vajra Clan and Titan Clan ancestors, not coveting anything on them.
He appeased the two clans, telling them frankly that their ancestors' actions were self-inflicted and that no one else was to blame.
As for the Wu God Clan...
Dragon God wanted to completely resolve the aftermath, but facing the Wu God Clan, he didn't know what to say. Their ancestor had died the most tragically, his body nowhere to be found.
Seeing the Wu God Clan's anger, he could only tell them that if they wanted revenge, it would only bring destruction to their clan. Besides, who could they blame for this matter? They could only blame their ancestor for not heeding advice and acting recklessly.
The Wu God Clan disciples were furious.
But they knew it was a helpless anger, useless. Even if they really went to find the other party, they might not even know how they died.
With the fall of the three clan ancestors...
The ancestors of the various star clans became active. Some knew the situation there, but some were oblivious to worldly affairs and were shocked when they learned about this matter.
Just what kind of powerhouse could achieve such a feat?
The once insignificant planet in their eyes, due to its resurgence, gradually entered their line of sight. Only now did they gradually begin to pay attention to it.
The name Lin Fan also began to spread among the star clans.
The strongest of that resurgent planet.
Its guardian deity.
After this incident, the powerful beings of all races in the starry sky were filled with astonishment and suspicion.
"Who exactly is Lin Fan? How could such a powerful figure appear on such an insignificant planet? Could it be that this planet holds even more terrifying opportunities, comparable to forbidden zones?"
This thought lingered in the minds of many powerful beings.
Of course, these were merely their conjectures.
The truth remained uncertain.
However, these circumstances stirred their ambitions, making them eager to closely observe the situation there, hoping for potential gains.
The slaying of the three ancestral patriarchs truly shocked them, but despite the shock, their inner thoughts remained unchanged.
Yanhai City.
One-Eyed Man browsed the news, which was primarily filled with reports of Lin Fan's victory over the three ancestral patriarchs. These news stories were officially released, supplemented by articles written by independent media based on Sun Xiao's live stream.
Following the trend, the narrative was all about praising Lin Fan.
One-Eyed Man's intention was to reassure all citizens that they had the ability to handle any situation, allowing them to live and work peacefully without fearing death.
Thinking about the two ancestral-level corpses, he felt a sense of regret. What a waste, truly a pity. Although he hadn't seen them, he could still imagine the abundance of treasures they possessed.
If only he could obtain them...
He wouldn't say much more, but flying through the sky would surely be within his reach.
Of course, One-Eyed Man genuinely admired Lin Fan's composure. After such a momentous event, Lin Fan returned as if nothing had happened, still accompanying Old Zhang on shopping trips and such.
Heh heh!
One-Eyed Man chuckled for no particular reason, his thoughts drifting to the recently quiet Shadow Society.
He knew this organization was troublesome.
Fortunately, they had Lin Fan.
Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He never underestimated the Shadow Society. Its inner workings were shrouded in mystery, and no one knew where its members were hidden. Just as he suspected, without Lin Fan, the Special Department would face a formidable challenge.
He instructed Jin Heli to widely publicize the news of Lin Fan's victory over the three ancestral patriarchs.
Incidentally, this also served as a warning to the Shadow Society.
Don't be too reckless, or the consequences will be beyond your ability to bear.
It was meant to achieve a "kill the chicken to scare the monkey" effect.
Of course, the ancestral patriarchs were no mere chickens, but true colossal birds.
Unfortunately, what One-Eyed Man failed to anticipate was that this incident had far less of a deterrent effect on the Shadow Society than it did on the Demon Ancestor.
The Demon Ancestor had been operating in the shadows, working to break the seal and reclaim his true self. Confident in his own strength, his actions had been relatively overt.
The arrival of the three ancestral patriarchs caused a significant commotion.
The aura of such powerful beings was extraordinary.
Before regaining his full power, the Demon Ancestor knew he was no match for them. However, when Lin Fan slew the three ancestral patriarchs, his expression turned serious.
He gained a deeper understanding of Lin Fan's strength.
To think he was so powerful.
Therefore, the Demon Ancestor felt it necessary to be cautious. Before fully reclaiming his true self, he would refrain from any provocative actions, such as challenging Lin Fan's authority.
November 30th!
The weather was pleasant, the temperature mild, overall quite agreeable.
"Lin Fan, I really wanted to go that day, but by the time I knew about it, you had already returned." Xiao Bao tugged on Lin Fan's hand, feeling regretful. He loved watching Lin Fan fight; it filled him with admiration.
Lin Fan replied, "It was dangerous. Although I was there and nothing would have happened, staying home is the safest option."
Xiao Bao said, "Let's go play arcade games."
"Did you skip school again today?"
Lin Fan knew it was Monday, a school day. Xiao Bao coming to his workplace suggested he had already decided to skip school.
Xiao Bao replied, "No, I didn't skip school. Our school is being renovated, so we have a day off. We have to go back to school tomorrow."
"Renovations again?" Lin Fan was puzzled. If he remembered correctly, the school had been renovated quite frequently.
"Yeah, we're a prestigious school. We place great importance on our environment and facilities." Xiao Bao lied without blinking, then pulled Lin Fan along, saying, "Come on, let's go play!"
Lin Fan was dedicated and responsible towards his work.
He never skipped work during office hours.
He always helped others, and accompanying Xiao Bao to play games was no exception. It was part of his job, after all, Xiao Bao was a lonely child, and keeping him happy was a normal part of his duties.
At the arcade...
The owner stood at the entrance with a thermos in hand, gazing worriedly at the surroundings.
He looked up at the signboard.
It was his life's work. He had reached middle age, idle and unemployed, while everyone around him was married with children, living happily. His heart felt pierced, and his mind suddenly became sharp.
Recalling the scenes of his father beating him as a child, he took all his savings, rented a storefront, and opened an arcade.
Unfortunately, business wasn't good these days.
There used to be a group of students, but he often failed to treat the elementary school students as equals, and they left angrily, turning to collectible card games.
Just then, the owner spotted a familiar figure. His eyes widened – wasn't that the wealthy patron he had been longing for?
Without a word, he went to greet him. Just one good sale could keep him afloat for months.
He yearned for the return of his wealthy patron.
The owner greeted him enthusiastically, his expression exaggerated, his obsequiousness evident as he ushered him into the arcade.
He used to think Lin Fan looked familiar, but now he realized that this person he had previously overlooked was Lin Fan, the protector of their nation.
Moreover, he had just killed someone a few days ago.
No, wait.
He had just obliterated enemies.
The owner used all his skills, fawning over Lin Fan and Xiao Bao. These two were the true overlords; as for the others, they could just…
Wait a minute.
The owner noticed the figure riding a chicken.
It wasn't human.
It looked like a ginseng.
He rubbed his eyes and shook his head, making sure he wasn't seeing things.
Holy crap!
It was the Ginseng King.
The owner clutched his chest, feeling a sense of suffocation. Stay calm, he had to stay calm, he couldn't get too excited.
"Esteemed customers, is there anything you need?"
Xiao Bao said, "Turn on the machine!"
"Right away!"
They played games as usual. The Evil Chicken was accustomed to this and didn't think much of it. He usually just squatted there and watched them play.
"Hello, can I take a picture with you?" the owner asked, squatting down.
The Evil Chicken was slightly excited. He didn't expect anyone to want a picture with him. It seemed his reputation as the Evil Hero King was gradually growing.
"Ginseng King, I'm your follower, can I have a photo with you?" The owner acted humble and respectful, his knees practically buckling.
The Ginseng replied, "As you wish."
The Evil Chicken felt a pang of sadness. The owner clearly wanted a picture with the Ginseng, not with him, the Evil Hero King. Damn… what did that mean? What kind of attitude was that? He was being completely ignored.
He didn't even want a picture with this guy anyway.
Idiot.
Click!
The owner held his phone, satisfied. He then catered to Lin Fan and Xiao Bao exceptionally well. To avoid hurting Xiao Bao's pride, he used the excuse of wanting a photo with Xiao Bao to include Lin Fan in the picture.
A few hours later...
The owner stood at the entrance, bowing farewell to the departing Lin Fan and Xiao Bao. "Esteemed customers, please come again."
Passersby looked at him with disdain.
To stoop so low for business was truly shameless.
They didn't understand. By the time they did, it would be too late.
"I've profited, I've truly profited." The owner stood excitedly at the entrance. The photos on his phone were now his most precious possessions. He would print them out and display them at the entrance. He would even change the arcade's name.
He had already thought of a name.
"The Ginseng King's Favorite Arcade"
It was a bit much, a bit long.
But those were minor issues.
And that specific arcade machine had to be cordoned off, treated as a collector's item. He had it all planned out. Want to play the same machine as Lin Fan? Come to his arcade and play for three hours. He would choose two lucky customers to touch it for five minutes.
Thinking of this, the owner wore a lascivious grin.
"Boss, we're here! Business must have been bad without us. If you give each of us a cola, we'll forgive you." A group of elementary school students arrived, the chubby leader holding his head high, looking smugly at the owner.
Before, he might have given in, but now…
"Get lost! Go study! Playing games all day long. I'll tell your parents. Go on, shoo…" The owner waved them away.
"You… Boss, you're bullying us…" The elementary school students, their pride wounded, left with red eyes. "We'll never come here again! Even if you beg us, we won't pay attention to you."
Unfazed, the owner watched them leave.
Closed!
Time to print the photos.
The people of this nation living on this planet were fortunate.
Evil creatures had vanished for a long time.
They no longer invaded as frequently as before. Even if an evil creature appeared, it was usually just lost and had no intention of antagonizing humans.
This was all thanks to Lin Fan. If not for such a dedicated employee, who knew what the situation would be like.
Sunset.
Special Department.
"Lin Fan…" Dragon God appeared, calling out to Lin Fan who was about to go home and sleep.
Lin Fan smiled. "Is there something you need?"
Dragon God was truly surprised by Lin Fan's calmness and admired his composure. Anyone else who had slain three ancestral patriarchs would either hide to avoid the limelight or make a high-profile declaration of war. They certainly wouldn't act like this.
"It's been resolved. The three clans have agreed not to cause trouble here. However, the ancestral patriarchs of other major clans have inquired about you. Because of your existence, this planet is bound to be safer." Dragon God explained.
Lin Fan replied, "Thank you. As long as they don't bear ill will towards my friends, I welcome them to visit. Plus, I have some money now, I can treat them to a meal."
For some reason, Dragon God felt something odd about Lin Fan's tone, as if they weren't on the same wavelength. It was strange.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing you should be aware of. Little Buddha keeps hoping you'll go to the forbidden zone with him. You mustn't pay attention to him. The forbidden zone is very dangerous; it's a perilous place that has existed for a long time. Many powerful beings have entered and never returned."
"If he contacts you, just refuse."
Dragon God knew Little Buddha wouldn't give up on Lin Fan. He had been trying to persuade him recently, but he hadn't paid attention. With Lin Fan's immense strength, Little Buddha likely saw him as the ideal choice.
"Okay, I understand. I haven't thought about going anywhere far away anyway." Lin Fan wouldn't leave this place casually. He wasn't at ease leaving, unsure of what dangers might arise in his absence. Staying here was good; life was regular, happy, and fulfilling.
The conversation ended there.
What should be said next?
"Alright, I'll be going then," Dragon God said.
Lin Fan replied, "Goodnight!"
There was no attempt to keep him.
A normal person might have suggested having supper together, singing karaoke, having supper with more people, and then getting a room to sleep in.
Dragon God left.
"Lin Fan, what did he mean by all that?" Old Zhang asked curiously.
Lin Fan replied, "He likes to help others. He knew I had a conflict with someone and helped me resolve it. If it weren't so late, I would have invited him for barbecue, but it's too late now, it's better to go home."
"I want to eat barbecue now."
"No problem, let's go eat barbecue then. My treat."
"You're so nice."
"We're best friends, you don't have to be polite with me."