From Beast Abilities to Sect Grand Master

"Follow me," General Liu Feng gestured for Lin Fan to follow.

Lin Fan got out of the line and followed him, leaving the other soldiers to stare with envy at Lin Fan.

Most likely, this lucky bastard wouldn’t even see a day of battle, they thought.

Lin Fan and General Liu Feng walked for about ten minutes before reaching some tents.

He was then led inside a tent, sparsely furnished with only some beds and thin blankets. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"They are out for morning training. The Governor’s son, Lu Ding, will be back soon."

Just as he was saying this, ten men in soldier uniforms entered the tent.

General Liu Feng then introduced Lin Fan.

"Commander Lu, this is your new soldier, Lin Fan. He was transferred here only today. Please take good care of him."

"Yes, General." Lu Ding clasped his hands and bowed.

"Lin Fan, let me know if there’s anything you need," General Liu Feng said and left after that.

When General Liu Feng was gone, Lu Ding patted Lin Fan on his back and said, "Welcome! Please make yourself at home. I’m glad we have someone like you ready to serve the Emperor and help protect the commoners."

"I will try my best," Lin Fan replied.

After hearing what Lu Ding had said, Lin Fan knew why Governor Lu was so worried about his son.

This Lu Ding was an idealist.

And an idealist on a battlefield with demonic beast hordes was a bad mix.

"This bed is empty, and you can use it. But first, let me introduce the team to you."

Lu Ding enthusiastically introduced the rest of his team to Lin Fan.

But the feeling wasn’t mutual.

The other soldiers figured Lin Fan was most likely some powerful man’s son, just like Lu Ding.

If not, General Liu Feng wouldn’t give a rat’s ass about some newly transferred soldier.

They could only hope Lin Fan wouldn’t risk their lives if they encountered danger.

After the introduction, it was time for lunch, and they went to have lunch together.

The meal was pathetic, just some buns and vegetables.

The only protein they had were shreds of meat mixed in with the vegetables.

But the soldiers didn’t mind and started chatting.

They talked about their families and how long they hadn’t gone back.

Most of them were from villages like An Xiang village.

This prompted Lu Ding to ask about where Lin Fan came from.

"Me, I’m from An Xiang village."

This caught the other soldiers by surprise, and they were confused.

Was Lin Fan lying about where he came from?

"I’m from the neighboring village. What’s the name of the village head? I somehow forgot…" one of the soldiers asked.

Lin Fan promptly replied, "You mean Ho Fu? He was still going strong when I last saw him."

"Yeah, Ho Fu. That’s it," the soldier confirmed Lin Fan was correct.

Now they couldn’t decide whether Lin Fan was telling the truth.

No matter.

Later after lunch, they would have a lesson against demonic beasts.

Testing his ability would be much more important.

...

Demonic Beast Arena.

The arena was an area for soldiers to train and face demonic beasts.

It had high walls with spectators’ seats for big occasions.

But today, there was only Lu Ding and his team of soldiers sitting in the seats.

Down on the arena’s floor was a soldier.

First up was Lee, the soldier who was from Lin Fan’s neighboring village.

He held his broadsword close, and one of the gates slowly opened.

A goatlike creature with horns that had flames burning brightly charged out of the gate.

Lee sidestepped, his broadsword glowed brightly, and with a swift movement, he slashed down at the fire goat.

The Quan Military had their own cultivation technique, the Nine Dragon Qi Concentration Technique, passed down by the founding Emperor.

Lee’s slash went through the fire goat, and it got cut into two pieces.

"Well done," Lu Ding said, turned, and looked at Lin Fan to check on him.

Lin Fan’s face didn’t show much expression.

The other soldiers also checked out Lin Fan’s expression.

Either Lin Fan was too shocked at what he’d witnessed, or he was immune to it.

They silently thought it was the former.

Lin Fan only saw vengeance points and tried his best not to be too excited.

He was hoping he could finish off more than one demonic beast.

The rest of the soldiers went next before it was Lin Fan’s turn.

Even Lu Ding went down and had his hand at killing off the demonic beast.

This gave Lin Fan much comfort in knowing that Lu Ding wasn’t just an idealist without guts and skills.

His job would definitely be much easier.

Finally, it was Lin Fan’s turn.

"You think he can deal with the demonic beast?"

"Commander Lu, you want me to go down and stand by?"

"I hope he will give up if he can’t do it."

All of them nodded.

The soldiers spoke their piece of mind, as it would be life and death for them on the battlefield.

Better for Lin Fan to be gone now than having to keep him alive later.

When Lin Fan walked out onto the arena’s floor, he raised both of his hands and looked up.

"Look, he is raising his hands."

"Is he giving up already? Doesn’t even dare to face the demonic beast?"

"I knew it, but it’s honorable for him to do so before things get serious."

Lu Ding was also perturbed like the rest, so he asked Lin Fan, "Why are you raising your hands?"

"Ten," Lin Fan shouted with his fingers straight up in the air.

"Ten? What do you mean by ten?" Lu Ding asked.

"Let me fight ten demonic beasts," Lin Fan replied.

Lu Ding shook his head and said, "No. You can’t do that. I understand your urge to impress and blend in with us, but you shouldn’t overestimate your abilities."

The rest of the soldiers slapped their foreheads when they heard what Lin Fan had said.

Just when they thought Lu Ding was an atypical commander, here comes another one who is much worse.

They looked at each other and sighed.

Times were going to be tough in the days ahead.

Lin Fan was disappointed and shrugged.

There go his vengeance points.

Clink.

The steel gate in front of him slowly opened, revealing the beast inside.

[Ding!]

[Detected soul with malevolent intent incoming!]

[Terminate Fire Wolf with malevolent intent for 50 vengeance points.]

Lin Fan shook his head when he saw the system’s notification.

50 vengeance points would do for now.

"Wait? Why is he facing a Fire Wolf?" Lu Ding stood up and shouted.

A Fire Wolf was much more powerful than a Fire Goat.

"I’m sorry, I opened the wrong gate," the soldier in charge of releasing the demonic beasts apologized.

But it was too late now.

They gasped as the Fire Wolf howled.

Lin Fan, on the other end, hadn’t even drawn out his sword.