76. Lin Dong Escapes from the Misty Forest

Meanwhile...

On the other side, the Lin Clan has notified all Lin branch families throughout the Great Yan Dynasty.

In two months, the clan’s competition will be held at the tomb of a Nirvana Realm master in the Tianyan Mountain Range.

Although people are puzzled by the location change, they can only comply with the clan's decision. Some distant branches have already set off for the Tianyan Mountains.

Upon hearing this, Wang Lei of the Wang Clan approached Mo Jingtian along with Qin Zhenfeng.


They hoped he could persuade a certain powerful figure to avenge their families by eliminating the culprit who killed their descendants in the ancient monument of the Great Desolation.

Mo Jingtian didn't dare promise but agreed to introduce them, leaving the rest up to them.

Delighted, the two left, planning to request this master’s help during the Lin Clan competition to teach that person a lesson.

Elsewhere, Chen Xuan arranged for Yun Yun and her group, then returned to the Lin family to assign a task to Lin Fan.

He checked Lin Langtian's strength, who had now reached the Initial stage of the Manifestation Realm. Against Lin Dong, who was in the Advanced Stage of the Form Creation Realm, Lin Langtian’s strength would not just ensure victory—it would be overwhelming.

To guarantee success, Chen Xuan gave Lin Langtian a pill that would allow him to reach the Advanced Stage of the Manifestation Realm within two months.

Overjoyed, Lin Langtian tearfully vowed to thoroughly defeat Lin Dong in the competition, just as he had crippled Lin Dong’s father.


Pleased, Chen Xuan instructed Lin Fan to stage a scene during the clan competition: let Lin Dong grow overconfident, then have Lin Langtian deliver a devastating blow.

This would allow Chen Xuan to exact his ultimate revenge, crushing Lin Dong’s spirit completely. After these instructions, he departed.

At this moment, Lin Dong remained trapped in the Misty Forest.

After enduring torment from two giant apes, he was a shadow of his former self, weary and disheartened. Out of breath, he asked, "Little Marten, how long has it been? Haven’t you thought of a way out yet?"

"Nag, nag, nag! Do you think Lord Mink isn’t trying?" Little Marten spirit hovered, scratching its head in frustration, as if trying to draw something out.

"We’ve been stuck here for over a year, and in two months, it’s the clan competition. Can you blame me for being anxious?" Lin Dong muttered.

"Kid, remember, patience is a virtue!" Little Marten rolled its eyes, though it was clearly frustrated as well.

They were not only harassed by the apes but also surrounded by layers of confusing formations that seemed impossible to escape.

Sighing, Lin Dong thought aloud, "Will I be trapped here forever?"

"Relax, with me around, you'll escape eventually." Little Marten waved a furry paw. Lin Dong gave a wry smile, clearly unconvinced.

Suddenly, the air in front of him rippled, and a figure in a green robe appeared.

"What terrifying energy!" Lin Dong was shocked and dared not breathe. Little Marten whispered a warning, "Be careful, Lin Dong! This man is a Nirvana Realm master!"

Another one? Lin Dong’s forehead was drenched in sweat. Wasn’t the Nirvana Realm rare in the Great Yan Dynasty? Why did he keep encountering them?

The green-robed man looked at Lin Dong, smiling slightly. "Young man, looks like you’re trapped, aren’t you?"

Lin Dong, unsure of the man’s intentions, remained silent and guarded. The man chuckled, “Haha, you’re cautious. I’m Lin Fan, the Lin Clan’s patriarch. Surely, you’ve heard of me?”

"What? You… you’re the Lin Clan’s patriarch?" Lin Dong couldn’t believe it; it felt like an incredible stroke of luck.

In reality, Lin Fan was there on Chen Xuan's orders to inform Lin Dong that the clan competition would take place in the Tianyan Mountain Range.

Lin Fan nodded, "Yes."

Lin Dong, a branch member from Yan City, was elated to meet him, like finding a lifeline.

Lin Fan feigned surprise, "Oh, you’re from the Yan City branch?"

"Yes, I am."

"Advanced Stage of the Form Creation Realm? Given the meager resources in your branch, reaching this stage is quite impressive."

"Thank you for the compliment, Patriarch. I have a favor to ask," Lin Dong said eagerly, explaining his predicament without mentioning how long he’d been trapped to avoid seeming helpless.


Lin Fan agreed and took out a jade talisman from Chen Xuan, casting a seal that instantly dispelled all the formations in the Misty Forest.

Lin Dong was awestruck by the power of a Nirvana Realm master, effortlessly unraveling formations that he and Little Marten couldn’t break in nearly two years.

With his newfound freedom, Lin Dong gratefully bowed to Lin Fan before preparing to return to Lin City.

Lin Fan reminded him, "The clan competition is now in the ancient tomb of the Tianyan Mountains. Just head there directly when it’s time."

"The tomb?" Lin Dong was taken aback, recalling his anger towards Lin Langtian for siding with the Wang Clan to suppress him.

Clenching his fists, he envisioned scenes that rekindled his resolve, his expression strange with a hint of a smile.

Snapping out of his thoughts at Little Marten's reminder, he thanked Lin Fan once more and headed towards Great Desolate County. He intended to exact revenge on the Di and Liu families, who had forced him into the Misty Forest and trapped him for so long.

High above, Lin Fan continued to monitor Lin Dong’s path, ensuring he was heading towards the Tianyan Mountain Range.