Chen Fan surveyed the surroundings, a satisfied smile finally gracing his face.
"I believe our cooperation will be very pleasant!"
"Mhm, mhm!"
"It certainly will be!"
"Heh heh… indeed…"
The old sect leaders all wore smiles, offering perfunctory agreement.
Chen Fan, naturally, paid them no mind.
He carried an air of indifference.
His actions were a preemptive measure, a way to inoculate all the old sect leaders against any unrealistic fantasies they might harbor!
"Pleasant cooperation!"
"Yes!"
"Little brother Chen Fan, your strength is unmatched. It is only right that we heed your words!"
"After all, the martial world has always been a place where strength reigns supreme!"
"Well said…"
These individuals changed their demeanor faster than flipping pages, a truly comical sight.
Chen Fan understood their true intentions, but he chose not to expose them.
He offered a feigned smile and said no more.
Then, he rose.
And walked towards the exit!
As he reached the doorway, the large marble table he had previously leaned on had already turned to dust.
Those around him, witnessing this, had their eyes practically popping out of their sockets!
This…
At that very moment, all the old sect leaders were rendered speechless.
Their aged faces looked utterly grim!
Indeed, they were immensely relieved that they hadn't further offended Chen Fan! Otherwise, their fate would likely have been the same as the table before them!
Their hearts pounded relentlessly!
Seeing this, the old Daoist pulled a brilliant smile across his weathered face… Haha, it truly had to be Chen Fan! He was too damn impressive!
He deliberately said, "Heh heh… you old geezers really don't shed a tear until you see the coffin. Let me tell you, for Chen Fan to kill you is as easy as crushing an ant, yet you all still put on a show? A show for your sisters! You have no idea of the heavens or the earth. All of you have lived so long, have you really lived in vain?"
He vented his frustration fiercely.
But the old sect leaders now dared not retort, their faces contorted with tension.
A hint of discomfort lingered.
In such circumstances, their only recourse was to lie low!
They had finally recognized Chen Fan's extraordinary nature and formidable strength!
After the old Daoist departed, the old sect leaders’ gazes fell upon Gu Liang.
Fixing their stare…
"Sect Leader Gu, what exactly is going on here?"
"Indeed!"
"Who is that young man?"
"How can he be so powerful?"
"To be so strong at such a young age? It's utterly unbelievable!"
"Or perhaps… have we old bones become obsolete?"
"Alright, alright, enough of that. Tell us about this young man's background and identity!"
The old sect leaders were extremely curious about Chen Fan's origins.
Gu Liang surveyed them all and sighed helplessly, "I don't know anything about him! He was brought here by my rival!"
"Rival?"
"The old Daoist?"
"Mm-hmm…"
Damn!
At this point, most of the old sect leaders were utterly bewildered.
However, upon further reflection, having a young, powerful backer meant their trip to Kunlong Island would undoubtedly be safer!
Despite their internal displeasure, they all chose to stand down!
Accepting the fact that Chen Fan was their leader!
Alas…
Although a bit unwilling, they held back their feelings, for after all, it was their own inferiority, and they had no one else to blame!
As the saying goes, one must accept what fate brings.
…
Meanwhile, with Chen Fan and the old Daoist.
The old Daoist walked beside Chen Fan, his face beaming, "Chen Fan… your skills just now were truly brilliant! The younger generation is indeed formidable!"