Chapter 430: A New Lord — Into Seclusion!
That was one of the Eight Beast Marshals of the Beast Battle Domain!
Even though Xu Zhong wasn't the strongest among them, he was still a powerful figure—an absolute overlord within the Beast Domain. There were only a handful capable of defeating him.
They could already imagine how terrifying the repercussions would be once news of this got out.
And now, following Xu Zhong's death, the Shadow Guard who had been fighting Xiao Yan suddenly froze, as if his soul had left his body—he stood there stiff as a puppet.
Xiao Yan wasn't sure what had happened, but he wasn't one to waste an opportunity. Without hesitation, he unleashed his killing blow and swiftly finished off the Shadow Guard.
"Stop!"
On the other side, Qin Shi—who had been fighting Lin Dong—was shocked by the sudden deaths of both Xu Zhong and the Shadow Guard. He quickly forced Lin Dong back and shouted as he widened the distance between them.
Lin Dong hesitated but eventually stopped his attack, though he kept his guard up. His eyes stayed locked on Qin Shi, ready to act at the slightest sign of trouble.
Xiao Yan, having defeated his opponent, was now radiating bloodlust as he stared at Qin Shi.
Lin Fan, meanwhile, stood calmly—looking unthreatening, but no one dared underestimate him anymore.
"Cough… Gentlemen, this really wasn't my fault," Qin Shi said with a dry laugh, feeling the pressure of being stared down by three monsters. "I was just tricked by Xu Zhong. Now that he's dead, surely there's no need for us to keep fighting, right?"
Lin Fan stared at him, half-smiling. "You started the fight, and now you want to end it with just a few words? Don't you think that's a little too easy?"
Qin Shi's eyes narrowed, a trace of fear in them. "What do you want?"
Lin Fan thought for a moment, then said, "Leave your spatial pouch. Consider it compensation for attacking us."
Truth be told, Lin Fan could've killed Qin Shi if he wanted to. A Beast Marshal at Full Completion of the Death Profound Realm wasn't a huge threat to him anymore.
But they had just taken down Xu Zhong, and consolidating control over Thunder Abyss Mountain would take time. It was too soon to take on Beast Ridge as well.
More importantly, three of the remaining Beast Marshals were at the Reincarnation Stage. If they got involved, things would get messy.
Lin Fan planned to wait. His spiritual power was already at the verge of breaking through. Once he advanced, he could deal with them far more easily.
Plus, in three months, a battle over an ancient divine artifact was going to begin. Trying to conquer the entire Beast Domain before then was unrealistic.
"You…" Qin Shi's expression darkened, clearly reluctant.
"If my big brother says hand it over, you hand it over. Otherwise—you die!" Xiao Yan took a step forward, his killing intent surging.
Lin Dong also shifted his stance slightly to block any chance of escape.
Lin Fan simply stood there, waiting for Qin Shi's answer.
"…Fine!" Gritting his teeth, Qin Shi finally tossed his spatial pouch to Lin Fan.
"Much appreciated," Lin Fan said with a smile as he caught the pouch.
Face ashen, Qin Shi turned and quickly left Thunder Abyss Mountain.
"Appoint General Yan as the new Marshal!"
Suddenly, a deep voice rang out across Thunder Abyss Mountain.
The guards all echoed it in unison.
"Appoint General Yan as the new Marshal!"
Thunderous voices spread through the skies.
All over Thunder Abyss Mountain, warriors looked up in alarm.
Was Thunder Abyss Mountain… about to change rulers?
RUMBLE!
Just then, the ground below shook violently, and from beyond the horizon, a black steel tide surged forth, rolling in with earth-shattering momentum.
It was the Tiger Devouring Army.
"Appoint General Yan as the new Marshal!"
The army stopped just short of the summit and dropped to one knee in unison. Their roar echoed like the growl of a hundred savage tigers.
Rustle—
With the pressure of the Tiger Devouring Army crashing over them, the rest of Thunder Abyss Mountain's warriors wavered—then also dropped to their knees one by one.
"Appoint General Yan as the new Marshal!"
Those observing from afar—all leaders of factions under Thunder Abyss Mountain's rule—understood what had just happened.
Xu Zhong was dead. And the only one qualified to take his place… was Xiao Yan.
No point resisting. Better to show support early and get in the new Marshal's good graces.
Qin Shi heard the roar from the mountain and paused briefly—then turned and left even faster.
Lin Fan and Lin Dong exchanged glances, both smiling. Then they nodded toward Xiao Yan.
As humans, it would be hard for them to rule a beast clan territory directly.
But Xiao Yan, as a beast himself, could be accepted. Making him Marshal was the best move.
And besides, no matter what title Xiao Yan held—he would still listen to his brothers.
Xiao Yan hesitated briefly, then finally accepted.
Thunder Abyss Mountain was a powerful faction. If they could control it, it would give them a major advantage when they returned to East Xuan Region.
In front of the crowd, Xiao Yan ascended into the air, his tiger eyes sweeping the scene. He glanced at Huo Miao—the only one still standing—and said, "If you don't wish to remain, you may leave."
"Hmph, acting all high and mighty," Huo Miao huffed, but her cheeks turned red. Then, surprisingly, she knelt with one knee.
Chen Tong and the others were stunned. When Xu Zhong was Marshal, she had never been so obedient.
Xiao Yan stood tall in the air, exuding newfound authority.
"From this day forward, the Sky Crocodile Army will be under my direct command. All other affairs will remain unchanged."
"Congratulations to Marshal Yan!"
Countless voices rang out in unison, filled with respect and awe, echoing across the skies of Thunder Abyss Mountain.
And so, the mountain… changed rulers!
Within three days, news of what happened swept through the entire Beast Domain like a storm.
Yet Lin Fan and his brothers paid the outside uproar no mind.
After handling the aftermath, Lin Dong used the Devouring Ancestral Symbol to extract Xu Zhong's half of the legacy blood and gave it to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan immediately went into seclusion to refine it.
Lin Fan, sensing his spiritual power nearing a breakthrough, also entered secluded cultivation.
Meanwhile, Lin Dong began refining his own spirit power under Yan's guidance…
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