Chapter 452: Xiao Diao's Call for Help!
Luo Tong ultimately failed to retrieve the Four Symbols Immortal Suppression Pillars. With seething fury in his chest, he retreated from the Ancient Beast Plain alongside Teng Feng, the other three kings, and the entire Mang Mountain force—in utter disgrace.
"Let's head back too," Lin Fan said with a smile, turning to Lin Dong, Xiao Yan, and the others after watching the Mang Mountain crowd disappear.
No one objected, of course. Immediately, the group led the Four Symbols Palace's main force and began their journey home.
The Sky Dragon Demon Commander and Golden Ape Demon Commander turned their gazes away, looking out at the endless sea of people across the plain. A faint heat stirred in their eyes—they both understood.
From this day on, the Four Symbols Palace would become the true sovereign of the Beast War Domain. And their names… would soon resound throughout the entire Beast World.
Their fame would never be the same again.
…
The clash between two colossal forces had finally come to an end on the Ancient Beast Plain. But the shockwaves from its conclusion spread rapidly and far.
The outcome of this Heavenly Arena battle had defied expectations.
After all, the newly-formed Four Symbols Palace had appeared far weaker than Mang Mountain. But to everyone's surprise, they had completely turned the tide and seized victory in the end!
From now on, the Four Symbols Palace would firmly stand as a dominant power in the Beast War Domain.
And for this rising giant, the other regions' great factions would no longer dare to ignore its presence.
Initially, some within the Beast War Domain had resisted the Four Symbols Palace's authority in secret.
But after this battle, even those undercurrents had quieted.
Across the entire Beast War Domain, there was no longer a second voice—only Four Symbols Palace.
With Xiao Yan, the Sky Dragon Demon Commander, and the Golden Ape Demon Commander holding the fort, Lin Fan and Lin Dong returned to Thunder Abyss Mountain and immediately entered closed-door cultivation.
However, their seclusion didn't last long before Xiao Yan woke them up.
"What's going on?" Lin Fan and Lin Dong asked casually after leaving seclusion and finding Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment and said, "Someone from the Heavenly Marten Clan is here. Seems like Third Bro sent them."
The moment he heard that, Lin Dong's pupils contracted.
Knowing Xiao Diao's personality, Lin Dong was well aware of how proud he was. No matter how big the problem, he always tried to solve it himself—he'd never ask for help unless it was absolutely necessary.
For him to send word like this...
"Looks like… that guy's in serious trouble," Lin Dong said with a faint smile. As he glanced at Xiao Yan's slightly worried face, a sharp, dangerous glint flickered in his black eyes.
"Take us to the person Xiao Diao sent," Lin Fan said.
"Mm," Xiao Yan nodded and led the two forward.
When the three of them arrived at the front hall, they saw a middle-aged man sitting there, looking somewhat anxious. He wasn't unfamiliar—he was one of the three Rotation Stage experts who had followed Xiao Diao to the Beast War Domain in the past.
The moment Lin Fan and the others entered, the middle-aged man spotted them and quickly stood up, cupping his fists.
"Brother Lin Fan, Brother Lin Dong, I'm Wu Zhong. Apologies for the sudden visit."
"You're too kind, Brother Wu Zhong," Lin Fan said with a smile. "Did Xiao Diao send you because something happened?"
Wu Zhong's expression grew serious as he slowly nodded. "There's been some trouble in the clan. A bit tricky. A Diao asked me to bring you back with me."
"What kind of trouble?" Lin Dong frowned.
Wu Zhong glanced around the hall and, seeing no outsiders present, hesitated briefly before saying, "Perhaps A Diao mentioned it before—he's one of the candidates to be the next clan leader of the Heavenly Marten Clan."
Lin Fan, Lin Dong, and Xiao Yan all nodded.
Wu Zhong went on to explain Xiao Diao's position as a candidate and his rivalry with Hao Jiu You.
He didn't hide the fact that the current clan leader had gone into seclusion and hadn't emerged for over a hundred years.
"The clan has decided to convene in five days to discuss the candidates. A Diao asked me to bring you both to the Heavenly Marten Clan before then," Wu Zhong said.
"Did he say anything else?" Lin Dong asked.
Wu Zhong thought for a moment, then scratched his head and replied, "He just told me to bring you back. Said you might be able to help him deal with some things. I'm not sure why he said that."
Lin Fan nodded slightly and asked, "When do we leave?"
"As soon as possible," Wu Zhong replied.
"Then let's depart immediately," Lin Fan nodded, then turned to Xiao Yan. "You stay here. The Four Symbols Palace still needs someone to keep an eye on things."
"Got it," Xiao Yan nodded firmly. "Big Brother, Second Brother—take care."
"Don't worry," Lin Fan said with a slight smile, leading the way out of the hall. Lin Dong and Wu Zhong followed closely behind.
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The Heavenly Marten Clan was located in the southwestern region of the Demon Domain, within a vast and famous territory known as the Heavenly Marten Region.
This land was the domain of the Heavenly Marten Clan, one of the Four Overlord Clans.
Here, they were the undisputed rulers. Any race that lived in this region treated the clan with reverence and fear.
Two days later, Lin Fan and the others arrived at the Heavenly Marten Region. Without rest, they headed directly for the Heavenly Marten Mountain Range at its heart.
The mountain range stretched endlessly across the horizon. Towering peaks rose tens of thousands of feet, treacherous and imposing.
The skies above raged with violent winds that could tear apart even peak Death Profound Stage experts in moments.
Upon arriving, Wu Zhong let out a sharp whistle, summoning a massive blood-red eagle to serve as a mount.
The three of them soared over the perilous terrain. After half an hour, they finally glimpsed an ancient complex of palaces sprawling across the mountain peaks.
At the same time, Lin Fan began to sense many powerful and overbearing auras in the surroundings.
Massive, fierce-looking birds flew overhead in flocks. Each exuded a terrifying presence, forming a natural defensive network across the skies.
It was clear that security around the Heavenly Marten Clan had tightened significantly.
Even with Wu Zhong leading the way, Lin Fan and Lin Dong were still thoroughly searched before being allowed in.
"These guys are getting more and more out of line. Even dare to search guests A Diao invited!" Wu Zhong grumbled with obvious irritation.
"No need to be angry. Let's just find Xiao Diao first," Lin Fan said with a calm smile.
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