Lin Fan wasn't a stranger in the minds of powerful online personalities. Ordinary people might forget him quickly, or perhaps they never paid attention in the first place.
But in the minds of the powerful…
This guy was truly strong.
The title of Yanhai City's strongest wasn't just for show.
However, now the strongest was about to fight the Sea God. This left the livestream viewers bewildered.
The Sea God's expression remained sacred and solemn. Even though he was furious, he didn't show it. He was here to display the sanctity of a god, hoping to attract more foolish humans to his faith.
"God is forgiving and loving. I am willing to forgive your disrespect," the Sea God declared magnanimously. In the livestream, he had to present the most positive image to gain more believers.
"Honey, was I disrespectful to him?" Lin Fan asked his wife. After a moment of contemplation, he cupped his hands and said, "If I offended you just now, I sincerely apologize."
His demeanor was serious and earnest.
"I am Lin Fan. Please enlighten me. We fight not for life or death, but to determine who is superior."
He looked directly into the Sea God's eyes. He had seen on TV that maintaining eye contact while speaking shows respect. Now, Lin Fan was demonstrating absolute respect. He had no other intentions; he just wanted the other party to understand that he, Lin Fan, would never disrespect anyone.
The Sea God felt a chill under Lin Fan's gaze.
Anger burned within him.
If he didn't have to maintain the image of a benevolent god, he would have already attacked Lin Fan. Damn human, what kind of look is that? Are you worthy of looking directly at a god?
"I, Lin Fan, am kind and friendly, but I love three things most: my wife, drinking, and sparring."
"And I also love Lao Zhang, Xiao Bao, and the hen."
As he spoke, his expression was serious, as if he were discussing matters of great importance.
Pfft!
Mu Qing couldn't hold back her laughter.
Forgive her laughter; she truly couldn't help it.
If she could, she would rather not have heard those words.
Online, the livestream viewers had varied expressions.
Some were dumbfounded.
Some were angry.
Some burst out laughing.
"Holy crap! Awesome!"
"Is this how Yanhai City's strongest acts?"
"No, you're wrong. He's not just Yanhai City's strongest. According to internal network analysis, he's very likely the strongest in all of Longguo."
"Damn! Kill the Sea God! We can protect our own country; we don't need some foreign god."
"Well said, Lin Fan, go for it!"
"What Sea God? Can he compare to our Yanhai City's strongest, Lin Fan?"
Those who frequented special online forums tended to think for themselves, not to mention the forum administrators who had already analyzed the situation thoroughly. If anyone still didn't understand after reading their analysis, there was nothing that could be done.
They strongly resisted the Haiyun Kingdom's Sea God coming to Longguo.
They even more so didn't want their compatriots to believe in some foreign god.
Meanwhile, in the river…
Given the creature's size, it should have reached the shore quickly. But strangely, it hadn't arrived, as if it were walking in place.
It was getting agitated.
This wasn't how the script was supposed to go. According to the Sea God's instructions, when the Sea God appeared, he would rebuke the creature, declaring that the people here were already his believers and how dare it cause trouble.
Then, it was supposed to shriek, "Sea God, Sea God…" and flee in terror.
That was how the script was supposed to unfold.
As for the current situation, frankly, it couldn't understand. Was the script still being followed or not?
It had been pacing in place for a long time. If this continued, it would be exposed.
Sea God, my great master, what's going on?
Lin Fan looked at the Sea God and asked, "Are you afraid?"
"Are you saying the great Sea God is afraid?" the Sea God retorted. He didn't expect this human to be so arrogant.
"Yes. If you're not afraid, why are you unwilling to fight me? I never force anyone to fight me. If you're afraid, you can tell me. I won't fight you, but it would be a pity," Lin Fan said.
He was puzzled.
The aura emanating from the Sea God was terrifying, making his blood boil. Everyone he had encountered before was willing to fight him, but this one…was disappointing.
"Hahaha…"
The Sea God laughed, his laughter echoing through the air, reaching the citizens of Yanhai City.
The man holding the statue of the Sea God roared angrily as he watched the livestream on his phone:
"This is disrespect to God!"
"He will be the sinner of our Yanhai City!"
To say that the god in his heart was afraid was incredibly infuriating.
The Sea God looked at Lin Fan and asked, "Do you know the power of God?"
"No," Lin Fan replied.
The Sea God asked, "Do you know the majesty of God?"
"No," Lin Fan shook his head.
The Sea God smiled, looked into the distance, slowly raised his hand, and spread his fingers. "God says, let a waterspout rise from the river."
As soon as he finished speaking, a waterspout rose from the river surface, reaching towards the sky.
The Sea God lowered his hand.
The waterspout dissipated, and the heavy river water crashed down.
"God says, let the river be parted."
As soon as the Sea God finished speaking, the river surface was truly parted.
The livestream viewers were utterly shocked.
They marveled at the power of God.
This kind of power was simply too incredible; humans couldn't possibly achieve it.
The Sea God smiled at Lin Fan. "Now, do you still wish to offend God?"
"So strong! I didn't expect you to do that so easily. I knew you were strong, and I'm really looking forward to it. I increasingly want to fight you."
"I hope you'll grant my wish."
"Please enlighten me."
Lin Fan's eyes shone. Such a powerful being! His blood boiled again. If he could fight this opponent, he would definitely learn a lot more.
The Sea God frowned. There was something wrong with this human.
It was as if…he was insane.
His purpose in appearing in Yanhai City was to become a god in the hearts of humans. Now, this guy was here, disrupting his plans.
"God is merciful. Since you wish to fight God, I shall grant your wish."
The Sea God didn't take Lin Fan seriously. He raised a finger and pointed it at Lin Fan. He only needed one finger to crush him. Even though this was just a projection, it wasn't something a human could withstand.
Not even the leader of Yanhai City's special department could.
"So slow."
Lin Fan threw a punch. Bang! It landed squarely on the Sea God's face, slamming him hard into the sandy ground.
Silence.
Everything became very quiet.
The livestream viewers were dumbfounded.
What the hell?
The Sea God was punched to the ground? Something seemed wrong.
The Sea God, lying in the sand, was dazed and bewildered, clearly not having reacted to what had just happened. It was as if he had seen a ghost.
Not good!
This is going to be a problem.
This was being livestreamed. If outsiders saw this, it would definitely have a negative impact. How could a god be defeated? This was absolutely unacceptable.
Mu Qing didn't expect Lin Fan to even punch a god. His strength was truly terrifying.
The Sea God didn't push himself up with his hands; instead, he floated up domineeringly and smiled. "Human, as the Sea God, I am merciful and benevolent. By enduring your punch, I am showing you that the power of God is unfathomable. You challenged me and will be harmed. I hope you won't blame me."
"You're weak. Did I misjudge you? But your aura is so strong." Lin Fan clenched his fists, his eyes sharp as he looked at the Sea God, his fighting spirit overflowing. Faintly, his fighting spirit seemed to condense into a phantom warrior.
"Perhaps you were careless."
"But I'll be serious."
Lin Fan longed to fight a strong opponent. The Sea God was his ideal target, but the feeling just now didn't give him a sense of pressure.
He suspected he had been mistaken.
But that couldn't be right.
The aura emanating from the Sea God was strong; he definitely hadn't misjudged it.
"Very well, I shall satisfy you," the Sea God said calmly.
Inwardly, he was already prepared. He had just been careless and underestimated his opponent's strength.
His current state was just a projection.
But it still possessed power that humans couldn't resist.
Lin Fan threw a punch at the Sea God. The Sea God waved his arm, and a water shield condensed in front of him. Bang! Crack! The water shield shattered, and a terrifying fist force pierced through.
Pfft!
The Sea God's eyes widened, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. His body was half-pierced. The gruesome sight startled Lin Fan, his expression changing slightly.
"Are you alright?"
Lin Fan retracted his hand, clearly not expecting this to happen. Because he felt the other party was strong, he had used his full strength without holding back.
He had learned from movie plots.
One must always give it their all.
Otherwise, tragedy would ensue.
The internet fell silent.
"Why do I feel like this Sea God is a bit…weak?"
"This feels like a dream. The god is being beaten up like this?"
"Hahaha, this is hilarious! The Haiyun Kingdom's god is nothing much. Our Yanhai City's strongest isn't just for show!"
The Sea God's believers gaped, wailing.
"My god…"
The Sea God was furious but forced himself to remain calm. He was inwardly shocked. He hadn't expected the opponent's strength to be so terrifying. Damn it, how could this be?
Calm down.
Must stay calm.
Faith was important. Gods were always calm and would never lose their temper over a little unpleasantness.
"It's nothing. God is immortal and indestructible. I don't wish to fight you because you would die if I did," the Sea God said with a smile, his broken body gradually returning to its original form.
The believers cheered. So that was it! The god wasn't serious.
That explained everything.
"Really?" Lin Fan deeply doubted his words. "I met someone like you before, but I beat him to death in the end because he hurt my best friend."
The Sea God said, "It's right to be angry for a friend. Now you've seen my majestic divine power. Let's call it a draw."
Given the current situation, he knew he might not be his opponent unless he descended with his true body. However, this projection currently possessed 30% of his power, yet it couldn't offer any resistance.
"No, our battle is not about life or death, but it must have a victor," Lin Fan said.
The Sea God cursed inwardly. Crazy human, I'm giving you a way out, and you should be proud you could even hit a god. It's enough. Why are you so persistent?
"Human, you've won," the Sea God said with a smile.
Admitting defeat seemed like a loss of face, but he was a god. When a god said these words, it would create the impression that the god was forgiving and benevolent. This wouldn't make him lose face but would instead earn him more human respect.
The believers were moved to tears. They didn't expect the god to be so loving.
Mu Qing noticed something strange about the Sea God.
From the beginning until now, Lin Fan had always had the upper hand, and the Sea God hadn't caused Lin Fan any harm. Logically, if the Sea God was truly loving, he should have let Lin Fan suffer and then used love to influence him.
But now…
As an international superstar, she could tell at a glance whether someone was acting or not.
The Sea God was acting.
Her heart skipped a beat. Could it be…that the Sea God truly wasn't Lin Fan's opponent?
"Are you humiliating me?" Lin Fan asked.
The Sea God smiled. "No."
"No, you are humiliating me. I'm competing with you, not for life or death, but for victory or defeat. Yet you're admitting defeat with such a flippant attitude. Is it because my strength is too weak, making you feel bored, or do you simply not want to hurt me?"
"I understand."
"You're doubting my strength. Then I'll use my full power to fight you."
Lin Fan's expression became serious. He clenched his fists, his facial expression changing slightly. Bang! His clothes ripped, revealing his bulging muscles. At the same time, an astonishing aura surged from him.
"Ha!"
Lin Fan shouted softly. With him as the center, waves of energy radiated outwards in a circular pattern.
"I am Lin Fan. Please enlighten me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Fan vanished. The Sea God's face tensed. This human is definitely crazy. Damn it, what does he want?
Just then, he felt immense pressure on his back. He turned abruptly, trying to defend, but he was ultimately too slow. His arms blocked Lin Fan's roundhouse kick. Crack! His arms seemed to break.
Afterimages flickered around the Sea God.
Booming sounds echoed one after another.
The Sea God seemed to be suffering invisible damage, his body swaying constantly, his cheeks being struck left and right. Every time the Sea God was hit, a wave of air pressure would burst outwards.
The people in the livestream were stunned.
Holy crap!
The pace of this battle seemed a bit off. The Sea God was being pummeled relentlessly, without any chance to retaliate.
After a long while, a loud boom echoed.
The Sea God was smashed into the sandy ground. Bang! A deep crater appeared in the sand, and a giant pillar of sand erupted into the sky.
Lin Fan appeared at the edge, frowning, his gaze fixed on the crater. Then, he slowly said, "So weak…"
He thought of the guy from Mount Tai.
He was much stronger than this Sea God.
Lin Fan pulled the Sea God out of the crater.
The Sea God hadn't lost consciousness, but his face was a mess, devoid of his previous divine majesty. He looked pathetic, making it difficult to watch.
"Sorry, I shouldn't have doubted your words. You really are weak," Lin Fan apologized.
He felt deeply remorseful for his actions.
Sun Xiao appeared out of nowhere, holding up his phone.
"Boss, take a photo with the Sea God!"
Lin Fan put his arm around the bruised and battered Sea God's shoulders, faced Sun Xiao, raised his hand, and made a peace sign.
Click!
Sun Xiao snapped the photo, satisfied.
He had rushed over as soon as he saw Lin Fan here on the livestream.
He had successfully captured the first-ever photo of a god.
The Sea God cooperated with Lin Fan throughout the whole process, completely bewildered, his mind full of questions.
Who am I?