The battle drew to a close, and the turmoil ended.
Many cultivators had gathered in this part of the Uninhabited Zone, including Cult Masters from various factions and gifted young talents. One after another, they returned to the Three Thousand Provinces.
They would inevitably spread the news, stirring up towering waves!
In particular, word spread of how Lin Fan had suddenly appeared, wielding the might of heavenly tribulation to slaughter enemies on all sides and rescue Huang. It caused an immediate sensation.
"Terrifying! The Little Fiend has become a titan-an escape one cultivator under twenty-five! Has this era ever seen such a thing?"
"I heard he slew the various Cult Masters in the Uninhabited Zone, displaying an invincible bearing. The Upper Realm will gain another legend!"
"I'm suddenly a little envious of Huang. With a senior brother like that protecting him, his future is dazzlingly bright."
For a time, the Three Thousand Provinces seethed with upheaval and countless tales. Everyone was talking about it.
Some even brought lavish gifts to pay their respects at the Heaven Mending Sect, hoping only to ease tensions.
They were terrified that the great demon king might take offense and say, "Fellow Daoist, please enter my Human Emperor Banner." Then they would cry themselves to death.
Yet after returning to the Upper Realm, Lin Fan kept an unexpectedly low profile. Not only was he absent from the Heaven Mending Sect, but no one knew where he was.
"Brat, you broke your word! To think I gave you a great opportunity, only for you to repay kindness with enmity and imprison me!" the White Tortoise complained indignantly.
"You can't put it that way. I'm protecting you, so no one captures and eats you," Lin Fan said with a perfectly straight face.
"I may be a plant,