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"Yes, who was the first to spot that black creature?"

Though Elder Yang was inside the research lab, it seemed as if he could clearly see what was happening outside.

"It was Lin Fan! Their group was stationed at the outermost perimeter!" Huang Qiushan replied respectfully, then looked toward Lin Fan.

Following his gaze, Elder Yang's surprise was evident. "You actually confronted the black creature?"

"Yes, Elder Yang."

Elder Yang clearly noticed the wild grass clinging to Lin Fan's body and the blood stains frozen like shards of ice.

"Hiss!"

Everyone collectively drew in a sharp breath, suddenly realizing what Lin Fan had endured.

Shock rippled through the group.

Indeed, just moments ago, Lin Fan had engaged in a fierce battle with the black bear spirit, enduring thousands of bullets without a scratch, and had successfully escaped.

A narrow escape from the jaws of death!

Admiration spread across their faces.

Poor Wu Shuo was not so fortunate—his entire limb was missing beyond repair.

Doctor Huang and Qi Lingshan looked on in surprise, their eyes fixed on Lin Fan.

"First, tend to his wounds!"

At that moment, two medical staff members emerged from within the research facility. The lab was equipped with its own medical team, a testament to the importance of the project underway.

"Thank you, Elder Yang!"

The two carefully cleaned the blood with iodine and conducted a brief examination.

"Aside from a ruptured eardrum, only minor bruises remain."

"Hmm? Are you a martial artist?"

Elder Yang was taken aback by the medic’s observation and turned to Lin Fan with newfound interest.

"Yes, I was raised on True Martial Mountain, training under my master in martial arts and cultivation."

Only a few knew that Lin Fan was a direct descendant of True Martial Mountain. Hearing this, everyone expressed their admiration.

Chen Cun Yuan scoffed, as if to say he had already shown his respect.

"No wonder!"

"No wonder!"

Elder Yang repeated twice, nodding knowingly. Naturally, he had heard of True Martial Mountain and even knew some of its secrets. "You are the sixty-third generation successor?"

True Martial Mountain followed a rare, single-line inheritance, a fact scarcely known.

The successors were all exceptional fighters.

"Yes."

"You’ve heard of True Martial Mountain too?" Lin Fan asked in surprise.

"I visited long ago... Now, tell me exactly what happened just now."

"Yes."

Lin Fan felt a sense of kinship upon learning Elder Yang had visited True Martial Mountain.

"This black bear spirit reacted incredibly fast, almost appearing right in front of us in an instant!"

"Exactly. When Brother Fan heard the faint sound, I thought it was my imagination. Who knew such a massive beast would charge out! It was terrifying!" Chen Cun Yuan gestured wildly, vividly recounting the scene.

"Luckily, I was in the same group as Brother Fan, or I’d have been another victim!"

Chen Cun Yuan’s expression revealed lingering fear. Had it been someone else, the black bear spirit could have struck without warning.

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