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Chapter 220: The Shock of Taking an Apprentice, Giving Willow Deity a Little Surprise (Part 2)
Chapter 220: The Shock of Taking an Apprentice, Giving Willow Deity a Little Surprise (Part 2)
"Enemies!"
"Kill!"
He roared.
It had only been a short incense stick's worth of time, but in that moment, he had grown an entire head taller!
He charged forward with long strides, causing the ground to rumble as if an ancient giant beast was approaching. A mysterious tiger and leopard roar echoed, capturing everyone's attention.
Only Lin Fan, Xiao Budiandian, and the Willow Deity knew that the sound was from the thunderous surge of energy within his body.
"I'll kill you, you monster!"
Little Stone rushed forward, leaping dozens of zhang high, and his seemingly delicate and tender fist struck with immense force.
The blow landed on the forehead of the restrained Three-Tailed Black Bear.
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing against metal reverberated.
The Three-Tailed Black Bear's eyes widened in shock, and its roar abruptly stopped as it involuntarily closed its mouth, its tongue bitten off by the impact.
"Ah!!!
"You little brat, I'll swallow you!"
The Three-Tailed Black Bear's mouth was filled with blood as it howled, attempting to tear Xiao Budiandian apart. However, it was tightly bound by the Willow Deity and couldn't move at all.
"I'll kill you and eat your flesh!"
Xiao Budiandian, filled with rage, swung his tiny fists in a circular motion, repeatedly pounding the bear's head.
For a while, the clanging sounds filled the air, accompanied by waves of energy spreading out...
But after just a few breaths, the bear's roars quickly diminished and eventually ceased altogether.
In Lin Fan's 'vision'...
It was clear that the Three-Tailed Black Bear, bound by the Willow Deity, was being smashed to death by Xiao Budiandian.
Its brain was completely pulped!
The skin wasn't torn, the flesh wasn't ripped, and the bones remained intact. After all, it was a fourth-stage demon beast with naturally strong defenses!
But the Willow Deity was too tenacious~
Not only did it bind the bear, but it also coordinated with Xiao Budiandian's fierce blows.
Xiao Budiandian, with his Blood Transport Realm's immense strength, managed to smash the bear to death!
It wasn't as if the Blood Transport Realm could easily overpower the fourth stage; it was more 'violent' than that.
"It's dead!"
"The Shrine Spirit... is dead?!"
"This is bad!"
"That kid is a devil!"
"Run!"
With the Shrine Spirit's death, the Black Wind Village scattered like monkeys fleeing a tree. Everyone was terrified.
They fled in panic!
Even as the village chief tried to rally the retreating villagers for a counterattack or cover their retreat, they were slaughtered one after another. Those who managed to escape were still being pursued.
The night grew deeper.
Outside Stone Village, a surge of blood energy loomed.
In the darkness, pair after pair of glowing eyes appeared and disappeared.
They were the surrounding demon beasts, drawn by the battle at Stone Village, each with their own thoughts.
But... none of them had good intentions! Especially after witnessing the young men of Stone Village, including Xiao Budiandian, charge out to hunt down the Black Wind Village and eradicate them, the demon beasts became restless.
Those left behind, along with the women and children, dared not let down their guard.
At that very moment, the Willow Deity spoke.
Buzz!
The charred appearance faded away, as if it had been reborn, regaining vitality.
It was no longer the Thunderstruck Tree but a stump of a willow tree with only a single green leaf.
However, in an instant, the illusory willow branch extended, encircling the entire Stone Village, resembling a divine ring that radiated a verdant green light.
"I am the Shrine Spirit of Stone Village."
"Those who dare intrude upon Stone Village shall be killed!"
The Willow Deity's voice was 'neutral' and devoid of any emotional fluctuations, making it impossible to discern its gender or age.
Boom!
As these words were spoken, a sense of unease gripped the hearts of the demon beasts, causing them to tremble.
Demon beasts, the lower their cultivation, the lower their intelligence.
But they all possessed an innate instinct.
In their daily lives, they relied on this instinct to act, seeking good fortune and avoiding calamity.
At this moment, their instincts told them that Stone Village was not to be provoked.
Or perhaps, the Shrine Spirit, that willow tree stump, was too terrifying to provoke.
They abandoned their greed and retreated like the ebbing tide.
They came swiftly and left even faster.
Up until this point, Lin Fan hadn't said a word, merely observing quietly.
The villagers had noticed Lin Fan's presence, but since the Willow Deity hadn't mentioned it, and Xiao Budiandian had instructed them that Lin Fan was 'one of them' before leaving, they brought Lin Fan to the side, offering him the best food and drink.
Meanwhile, they began cleaning the battlefield and organizing the entire village, young and old, to prepare for the next day's ceremony!
Until now, almost everyone, except for the village chief and some children, believed that the Willow Deity was merely the village chief's wishful thinking.
Their daily worship of the Shrine Spirit was merely following the village chief's instructions.
If there was any sincerity in their worship... it was minimal.
But after this battle, the existence and power of the Willow Deity were undeniable, and they were now truly convinced. The next morning's ceremony would require more preparation.
Various offerings had to be prepared in advance.
They would bathe and burn incense, demonstrating utmost piety.
During this process, there was no communication between the Willow Deity and Lin Fan.
They... waited.
Waited for Xiao Budiandian's return!
The village chief, however, was saved by a drop of emerald green liquid from the Willow Deity.
Tribal and village feuds could be big or small.
Minor disputes were easily resolved.
But when it came to life-and-death grudges, it meant extermination and annihilation, leaving no trace.
Showing mercy to enemies was cruelty to oneself.
Living in the Great Wasteland, this was especially true.
Therefore, Xiao Budiandian and the others showed no mercy.
Although the uncles were reluctant to let the young boy be exposed to bloodshed, Xiao Budiandian insisted on going and returned the next day at the first ray of dawn.
They returned covered in blood, their killing aura thick.
The killing intent on everyone's face was extremely intense, and almost everyone except Xiao Budiandian was injured.
Xiao Budiandian's face was somewhat pale.
It wasn't from exhaustion, but from the fact that it was his first time killing, and he had killed quite a few, which made him feel uncomfortable.
Facing the concerned gazes of the entire village, Shi Jiu grinned, spat out a mouthful of old blood, and suddenly laughed loudly: "This battle, we won a great victory!"
"From now on, there will be no more Black Wind Village in the Great Wasteland!"
"Roar!!!"
Hearing this, the villagers finally burst into cheers.
The heavy stone that had been hanging over their hearts could finally be put down.
Before this, they had been extremely worried.
Although they had the upper hand, life-and-death battles, especially clan-extermination wars, could easily go wrong. Even if they didn't get overturned, losing some people was a normal occurrence.
They were all clan members, even relatives, husbands, fathers...
Naturally, they were worried.
Now, their safe return was a stroke of luck.
"Quiet!"
Shi Jiu raised his hand, signaling for everyone to quiet down. Then, he suddenly picked up Xiao Budiandian, who was standing beside him, and threw him high into the air: "In tonight's battle, Xiao Budiandian made a great contribution!"
"If it weren't for him, we would have definitely lost a few people!"
"He fearlessly charged into battle and killed the most enemies."
"Tonight, you are the hero of Stone Village!"
The uncles and aunts cheered, tossing Xiao Budiandian into the air one after another.
Xiao Budiandian scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed, but soon, he was also laughing at the cheers of the crowd.
He was still young.
He wasn't the future Emperor of the Wasteland who dominated the ages; many things were still beyond his understanding.
But he was certain that he had to protect the people around him, to protect everyone who cared for him and whom he cared for!
"But, remember this!"
After the cheering subsided, Shi Jiu grabbed Xiao Budiandian and said solemnly: "Although I don't know what happened, and although I know you are strong, you are still just a child."
"In the future, if a similar situation arises, you must not act rashly again!"
"You are still young; we will take care of the dangerous tasks!"
"Only when all of us old folks are gone will it be your turn and the other young ones, understand?!"
Hearing this, Xiao Budiandian felt a warmth in his heart.
...
This is Stone Village.
Lin Fan sighed.
It was fortunate that there was Stone Village!
In his view, without Stone Village, there would be no Emperor of the Wasteland!
Without the love and care of Stone Village, even if Little Stone could survive, he would likely turn dark.
"It's ironic, really."
"Blood relatives betrayed him, digging out his bones, while this unremarkable, bloodless Stone Village treated Little Stone better than anyone."
"..."
The morning ceremony was especially grand.
It was the grandest in Stone Village in recent years.
Whether it was the elderly village chief or the toddlers who had just learned to walk and were crying for food, everyone's expression was solemn as they respectfully worshiped under the guidance of the Elder Village Head.
Unlike the Thunderstruck Tree, which had always been unresponsive in the past, the Willow Deity was particularly sacred today.
As they worshiped, a sacred chanting voice descended from the void, as if it came from another world.
The Willow Deity was glowing!
After the worship, green light rained down, merging into the bodies of the villagers.
Almost everyone felt significant changes in their bodies! Healing the sick and strengthening the healthy!
"Thank you, Willow Deity!"
At this moment, all the villagers held the Willow Deity in the highest regard, their eyes filled with fiery devotion, and their sincerity was even stronger.
...
After the meal.
Lin Fan stood beside the Willow Deity, waiting quietly.
Not long after, the Elder Village Head led Xiao Budiandian over.
His aged face was solemn as he bowed to Lin Fan: "Thank you, Dao Friend, for transmitting the technique. The child has told me everything. If it weren't for you last night, we might have..."
"Indeed, I should thank this Dao Friend."
The Willow Deity also spoke at this moment.
Her words made the village chief pause in surprise.
Then he heard the Willow Deity say: "If it weren't for your help last night, I wouldn't have awakened in time."
The Elder Village Head was instantly shaken, straightened his clothes, and was about to bow to Lin Fan again, but Lin Fan stopped him: "I have a connection with Stone Village and Xiao Budiandian."
"Just a small favor, not worth mentioning, no need to take it to heart."
"Dao Friend, you are mistaken!"
The Elder Village Head said seriously: "For you, it might just be a small favor, but for our Stone Village, it was a matter of life and death."
"If it weren't for you, Stone Village might have been reduced to ruins with no survivors!"
"Such a great kindness cannot be ignored!"
"But..."
"Our Stone Village is poor and has nothing to offer, but we want to repay you. What do you need? Perhaps Stone Village can help."
"I do have something I need your help with, and you can definitely help."
Lin Fan smiled.
The Elder Village Head was taken aback.
He genuinely wanted to repay the favor.
On the other hand, he didn't want to owe such a significant debt of gratitude.
But he never expected Lin Fan to directly ask for repayment...
Fortunately, being a seasoned old man, the Elder Village Head didn't show any surprise and smiled: "That would be perfect. Please, Dao Friend, speak your mind. If Stone Village can help, we will not refuse."
"Actually, I am Lin Fan, the Sect Master of the Moon Embrace Sect in the Southwest Region."
"This trip is for Xiao Budiandian."
Lin Fan rubbed Xiao Budiandian's messy hair, smiling lightly.
"Me?"
Xiao Budiandian was stunned: "You know me?"
"Now, don't I?"
Lin Fan winked at him, then looked at the Elder Village Head and the Willow Deity: "I intend to take Xiao Budiandian as my disciple and teach him the Immortal Path. What do you think?"
"This..."
The Elder Village Head's expression brightened.
He couldn't see through Lin Fan's strength, but it was undoubtedly formidable.
And last night, he was able to assist Willow Deity, which further proved Lin Fan's exceptional abilities.
But as for taking him as a disciple...
"This matter, I cannot decide on my own."
"It depends on his own wishes."
He didn't want to make decisions for Xiao Budiandian, and added, "Also, I have lived in the Great Wasteland all my life and have never ventured outside. I've never been to the Southwest Domain, so I don't know about the Moon Embrace Sect... Please forgive my ignorance."
"No problem."
Lin Fan smiled slightly, "Before this, the Moon Embrace Sect wasn't all that famous."
"Perhaps it had some reputation millions of years ago."
"Now... it's just a fleeting fame."
He knew that the Elder Village Head was also concerned about the Moon Embrace Sect and his own 'level'. However, at this moment, he couldn't show weakness. He said, "But my sect does have some disciples."
"My senior disciple is named Xiao Ling Er, a Grand Alchemist, who is in her twenties and has reached the Sixth Stage. She can slay those at the Eighth Stage."
"The Eighth Rank Revitalization Pill used on Willow Deity last night was made by her."
"My second disciple is an expert in Formation Dao, and the others... it's not appropriate to discuss them in detail."
"My third disciple has an Invincible Technique and can also fight across two great realms."
"The rest of my disciples are also extraordinary. If Xiao Budiandian is willing to take me as his master and join the Moon Embrace Sect, his achievements will surely be outstanding!"
These words...
Seemingly spoken to the Elder Village Head, but in reality, they were meant for Willow Deity.
Whether or not Xiao Budiandian could be accepted as a disciple still depended on Willow Deity's decision.
"Also, regarding last night's transmission of cultivation techniques, you both already know about it."
"This system is special, different from the cultivation system we're familiar with, but it's definitely not weak. Currently, he's only at the First Stage, the Blood Transport Realm, and hasn't even reached the Blood Transport Realm. He hasn't broken through the realm's limits, yet he was able to directly kill the Three-Tailed Black Bear."
"I believe this alone is enough to prove a thing or two."
"!!!"
The Elder Village Head's scalp tingled, and his entire body broke out in goosebumps.
Disciple!
A Grand Alchemist?
The Sixth Stage slaying the Eighth Stage?
Other disciples with Invincible Techniques?
This... if you're not lying, why do you say that the Moon Embrace Sect only has a fleeting fame?
Even if I, an old man, have never ventured beyond the Great Wasteland and don't know how high the heavens are, I still know that such a sect is absolutely top-notch, right?
Are you showing off in a subtle way, or are you deceiving this old man?
This doesn't feel right!
However, he was indeed old, and perhaps he hadn't seen much of the world. But when it came to judging people, he believed he had some experience. At least, in his eyes, Lin Fan didn't seem like a deceiver.
But as he said, this matter was not something he could decide on his own.
He turned to Xiao Budiandian.
"I want to go!"
Xiao Budiandian was full of anticipation.
He had a strong desire to become stronger, stronger than anyone else. Even as a child, he couldn't quite explain why, but it was a deep-rooted desire from within, and no one could change it.
"That's good."
Lin Fan's heart rejoiced, and he ruffled Xiao Budiandian's hair again.
Xiao Budiandian chuckled.
It was at this moment...
Willow Deity spoke, "Fellow Daoist, may I have a private word with you?"
"Sure."
Lin Fan nodded.
He was well aware that the final decision rested with Willow Deity!
The current Willow Deity might not yet realize how astonishing Xiao Budiandian's future would be, but he must know that Xiao Budiandian was a born Supreme, and he also wanted to nurture him.
Taking Xiao Budiandian away would contradict his intentions.
He had to convince him!
The Elder Village Head pulled Xiao Budiandian away.
Lin Fan took the initiative, "Fellow Daoist, do you have any concerns?"
"I can sense that you are not the original." Willow Deity responded, immediately seeing through Lin Fan's identity, but Lin Fan wasn't surprised and remained calm.
After all...
According to the original novel, this was an ancient Immortal King, a giant among the countless Immortal World's Ancestral Shrine Spirits!
Even if he was currently playing a minor role, it was impossible for him not to realize he was just a Straw Dummy Clone.
"I won't hide it from you, Fellow Daoist."
Lin Fan clasped his hands, "The original has important matters to attend to and cannot venture out for now, so he sends his incarnation to roam the world."
"This isn't important."
"Xiao Budiandian had a difficult childhood, but his future is limitless. I intend to cultivate him."
"If you're willing to take him as your disciple, you must also convince me."
"That's only right."
Lin Fan nodded slightly, "I wonder, what would you like to see?"
"You mentioned that your disciples have many Invincible Techniques."
"May I see them?"
What did Willow Deity want to see?
Countless precious techniques and cultivation methods were commonplace to him.
Even Immortal Scriptures and Immortal Methods were nothing special.
The only things that caught his attention were Invincible Techniques, especially those of the Human Race!
The techniques he knew were mostly non-Human Race techniques, and their ranks were too high, unsuitable for Xiao Budiandian's current cultivation.
Moreover...
If Xiao Budiandian learned his techniques and followed his path, how could he surpass himself?
That would only be a weaker version of himself.
"Of course."
Lin Fan replied, "Then, I'll give it a try."
At the same time, he was already prepared to give Willow Deity a little shock.
"Swoosh~"
In an instant, Lin Fan transformed into 'Xiao Budiandian'.
"The Seventy-Two Transformations Technique, a transformation-type secret technique, is known as an Invincible Technique in the Immortal Martial Continent."
"Indeed, it's impressive!"
Willow Deity praised!
Although it wasn't a combat-type secret technique, possessing such an Invincible Technique would avoid many troubles and bring numerous benefits when venturing out.
Boom!
Lin Fan returned to his original appearance, and his aura surged, causing his hair to dance in the air. A Qilin phantom appeared behind him!
"One of the Ten Fiends, the Qilin Technique!" Willow Deity was slightly surprised, "It's an Invincible Technique!"
(End of Chapter)
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