417: A plan to deal with Lei Yuanshan! [Seeking follow-up reading]

"If you stay here, Xu Zhong will always covet the Legacy essence you obtained, as well as this army, right?" Lin Dong asked, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"Leave? Why leave?" Xiao Yan looked at Lin Dong, chuckled, his smile appearing somewhat cunning.

Lin Fan saw this and smiled, "It seems you're also eyeing the other half of the Legacy essence Xu Zhong acquired, aren't you?"

"That was originally mine; I naturally have to take it back! I've been enduring for a year, fighting for him, waiting for that day. As long as I obtain the other half of the Legacy essence, I'll be able to reach Perfection of the Death Profound Stage!"

In Xiao Yan's crimson tiger eyes, an extremely fierce smile appeared. "Back then, in Yimo City of the Eastern Xuan Region, Big Brother fought alone against those three old dogs from Yuan Gate, while I could only be a bystander, even a burden."

"I don't want to be a burden again for Big Brother's three-year pact with Yuan Gate, so I need strength. I must reclaim that Legacy essence!"

Lin Dong's expression also dimmed slightly upon hearing this; he hadn't been able to contribute much in that battle either.

Lin Fan patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and smiled, "We're brothers; why say such things? However, both your Second Brother and I are here this time, so we can help you smoothly reclaim the other half of the Legacy essence."

"Indeed, with us three brothers working together, that Xu Zhong and his seven great generals are nothing to fear," Lin Dong also nodded heavily.

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "As for those seven great generals, Second Brother doesn't need to worry. They might even become our people."

"Oh?" Lin Dong was slightly surprised to hear this.

Xiao Yan pulled up his sleeve, revealing his bronze-colored arm. On his arm, there was a dark black rune, embedded in his flesh, slowly wriggling.

Lin Fan's eyes narrowed slightly. "Was this planted on you by that Xu Zhong?"

"Yes, it's the Dark Abyss Ghost Talisman," Xiao Yan said with a sinister smile. "That Xu Zhong is very meticulous in his actions. All nine of his generals, including me, have been implanted with this to control us."

"However, precisely because of this, many of those eight generals are dissatisfied with him. In this past year, I've already turned five of them against him. As soon as there's an opportunity, they'll rise up and kill him!"

"What is the strength of that Demon Commander Xu Zhong? Has he entered the Reincarnation Realm?" Lin Dong asked.

Xiao Yan shook his head and said, "No, currently, he can only be considered at the peak of Perfection of the Death Profound Stage, one step away from the Reincarnation Realm, but he hasn't taken that step yet."

Lin Fan said indifferently, "To dare plant such a thing on you, no matter his strength, he must die! I've killed Reincarnation Realm cultivators before; what is a mere Perfection of the Death Profound Stage?"

"Big Brother can actually kill Reincarnation Realm experts now?" Xiao Yan was astonished to hear Lin Fan's words.

Lin Fan smiled, "It was with external help; it's nothing to boast about."

"That's still very impressive," Xiao Yan chuckled and said, "Originally, my plan was to act during the annual mountain gathering at Thunder Abyss Mountain in half a month. I didn't expect to meet Big Brother and Second Brother now. With your help, we are certain to win!"

Lin Fan said, "Let's first deal with the Dark Abyss Ghost Talisman on you."

"Let me see," Lin Dong stretched out his palm and lightly touched the rune on Xiao Yan's arm. Threads of black light shot out from his fingertips and then entered the latter's body.

After a while, Lin Dong withdrew his palm and chuckled, "I can indeed break this Dark Abyss Ghost Talisman..."

"Second Brother can break this Dark Abyss Ghost Talisman?" Joy immediately surged onto Xiao Yan's face when he heard this.

Lin Dong smiled and nodded. He possessed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. Although such runes embedded deep within the body were quite tricky, for him, it was clearly not impossible.

"That makes things easy. As long as we can break the Dark Abyss Ghost Talisman in those five guys, they will definitely help us deal with Xu Zhong. Over the years, because of the control of this rune, they have developed immense hatred for Xu Zhong," Xiao Yan laughed loudly.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Actually, even without the help of those five, our three brothers are enough to eliminate that Xu Zhong and his confidants. We could even directly attack Thunder Abyss Mountain now."

Xiao Yan said, "I want to act during the mountain gathering in half a month. On that day, all important personnel of Thunder Abyss Mountain will be present. If we kill Xu Zhong in front of everyone, we can smoothly take over the forces of Thunder Abyss Mountain."

"If we kill Xu Zhong beforehand, others might scatter and flee, and it would take more effort and time for us to completely take over the forces of Thunder Abyss Mountain."

"Not bad, you're getting smarter and smarter," Lin Fan praised with a smile upon hearing this, then said, "Then let's follow your plan. In half a month, we'll kill Xu Zhong together and seize Thunder Abyss Mountain."

"Hehe," Xiao Yan scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Yuan Gate has a large number of people. When we attack Yuan Gate later, it's always good to have more helpers."

"Mm, well done," Lin Dong also nodded slightly, feeling very pleased with Xiao Yan's growth. After a pause, he added, "You've been in the Demon Domain for so long; have you contacted Xiao Diao?"

"Third Brother... I haven't had time to go to the Sky Demon Mink Clan to find him. Generally speaking, with Third Brother's personality, if he were safe and sound, he would definitely be searching for me extensively in the Demon Domain. But I haven't heard any news for so long, so I think he must be in some trouble," Xiao Yan said, a thoughtful look flashing in his tiger eyes.

In reality, besides this reason, Xiao Yan also had his own thoughts. He wanted to rely on his own abilities to become strong, rather than always being under the protection of Lin Fan, Lin Dong, and Xiao Diao.

"Big Brother, Second Brother, do you have a way to contact Third Brother?" Xiao Yan asked.

Lin Fan shook his head slightly, "I don't have a way to contact Xiao Diao here."

Lin Dong rubbed his chin with his palm, then as if remembering something, he clenched his hand, and an extremely faint glow appeared in his grasp.

"This is a Primordial Spirit sound transmission that Xiao Diao left when he took you away from Dao Sect... But after so long, this thing is almost broken. I don't know if it can transmit the message... We can only try our best."

As he spoke, Lin Dong flicked his finger, and a black light shot from his fingertip into the faint glow, causing the light to tremble violently.

This continued for a moment, then it shattered with a 'bang'. However, as it shattered, the space still rippled slightly, and something was transmitted out.

"This is the limit... Whether Xiao Diao receives it depends on luck," Lin Dong shrugged, somewhat helplessly.

Lin Fan smiled, "No matter. Once we resolve the matter of Thunder Abyss Mountain, we can just go directly to the Sky Demon Mink Clan to find him. We three brothers are enough to resolve this matter."

The three chatted for a while longer, then Xiao Yan said, "Big Brother, Second Brother, are you coming with me to Thunder Abyss Mountain now?" (End of chapter)