"Hmph!"
"Youngster, your words carry no more weight simply because you are young!"
"Even if you are a Grandmaster, so what?"
"You must understand, a single grade difference makes all the difference in strength!"
With no leverage over Chu Fan, She Tongguang did not hold him in any regard.
While waiting earlier, he had meticulously recalled everything that had happened. His conclusion was that Chu Fan's strength peaked at the highest level of a Great Grandmaster, or perhaps he was a Half-step Great Grandmaster at the peak, with one foot in the Grandmaster realm.
Only then could he have so easily grasped Wu Hong.
As for why he couldn't sense any aura fluctuations from Chu Fan, She Tongguang believed that Chu Fan had employed some special concealment technique for his strength, as even in this era of fading spiritual energy, there were secret arts for hiding one's aura.
"You refuse a chance, and now you seek death?"
"It seems you're prepared to find your own demise?"
Chu Fan calmly stared at She Tongguang.
He wasn't foolish enough to hand over Wu Hong, who could be used to coerce She Tongguang, without possessing absolute strength.
Why did he feel so strange?
Under Chu Fan's steady gaze, She Tongguang's heart skipped a beat, a sense of unease creeping in.
But this unease was quickly dispelled.
He believed that the young man before him was playing psychological games, trying to deter him from making a move.
He was convinced his judgment was infallible; Chu Fan was at most a Great Grandmaster.
Even if he were a rank higher, a second-grade Great Grandmaster, how could he be a match for She Tongguang?
To let Chu Fan leave simply because he was being stared at was something She Tongguang could not accept.
Having been coerced and humiliated in front of so many people earlier, it wasn't just himself, but also the Mu Nan Sect, who had lost face.
When Wu Hong was in Chu Fan's hands, his bowing was an act of desperation that everyone could understand.
Now, with Wu Hong safely back in his possession, if he were to let Chu Fan leave, She Tongguang was certain that rumors would soon spread, claiming he had grown old and timid, a disgrace to his Elder position in the Mu Nan Sect.
She Tongguang also knew that the Mu Nan Sect would hold him accountable if they learned of this.
Therefore, it was impossible to simply let Chu Fan go.
He took a step forward, his action a direct response to Chu Fan, declaring his intent to seek death.
Action was inevitable.
Cui Fu, being sensible, retreated with the goods to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
"Fine!"
"Originally, I had no intention of bothering with you!"
"But since you feel you've lost face and insist on seeking death, I shall oblige!"
Outside the valley, a commotion erupted.
Simultaneously, curiosity filled the eyes of the onlookers. Could Chu Fan's strength truly surpass that of She Tongguang, a third-grade Great Grandmaster?
And even if he were stronger, one had to consider the formidable Mu Nan Sect standing behind him.
The crowd found it difficult to comprehend why Chu Fan would provoke She Tongguang and the Mu Nan Sect.
Little did they know, Chu Fan's initial intention was not to provoke, but since She Tongguang was uncooperative, there was no other way.
The Mu Nan Sect was nothing to fear for the Demon God.
As swift as lightning, everything happened in the blink of an eye.
As soon as Chu Fan finished speaking, She Tongguang let out a cold snort that still echoed in the valley. By then, he had already reached Chu Fan.
Just like when Wu Hong attacked earlier, Chu Fan remained standing in place, even as his opponent closed in.
Whoosh...
What?
He missed?
The onlookers, craning their necks outside the valley, saw She Tongguang sweep a leg at Chu Fan. The leg passed directly through Chu Fan, and only then did they realize the attack had missed.
"My heavens!"
"What is his background!"
"Elder She is a third-grade Great Grandmaster, and his attack was so fast, yet it was dodged!"
"Could that kid's strength be even greater than Elder She's?"
"Impossible!"
"How old is he? How could his strength possibly surpass a third-grade Great Grandmaster!"
...
Inside the valley, She Tongguang's face darkened as his attack missed.
According to his calculations, Chu Fan should not have been able to dodge this move.
In fact, Chu Fan had not dodged; only a residual afterimage remained in his place, something She Tongguang hadn't even noticed.
To the left.
Chu Fan suddenly appeared, his hands moving rapidly before pushing towards She Tongguang.
The Demon God paid no mind to a third-grade Great Grandmaster, and if he wished, he could end his life with a single move.
However, Chu Fan did not do so.
Having just learned about formation enchantments, and with no place to test them, She Tongguang presented himself as a perfect opportunity.
This technique was not only defensive but also quite potent in offense.
Chu Fan's intention in provoking She Tongguang was precisely to refine his understanding of formation enchantments.
Formation enchantments, to most, were invisible and intangible.
She Tongguang, as a third-grade Great Grandmaster, possessed keen senses. Aware of an approaching attack, his hands instinctively adopted a defensive posture.
Bang...
A muffled sound erupted from nowhere.
The sleeves of She Tongguang's arms suddenly exploded into tatters as the sound occurred.
Another gasp arose from outside the valley.
In their initial exchange, She Tongguang's sleeves were shredded, while Chu Fan remained unharmed. This had a profound impact on the onlookers who were anticipating the outcome.
Those unfamiliar with formation enchantments had no idea how Chu Fan had achieved this. It was as if he possessed superpowers, simply pushing with his hands to make She Tongguang's sleeves burst.
"Kid, if this is all you've got, then you're destined to die today!"
She Tongguang sneered mockingly.
"Don't worry, this is just an appetizer!"
"Later, I'll make sure you're stuffed to death!"
As he spoke, Chu Fan moved his hands again, continuing to unleash his formation enchantments.
The earth beneath She Tongguang's feet suddenly collapsed, and he, along with a trail of afterimages, lunged towards Chu Fan.
He was well aware that Chu Fan was preparing his next attack, but he would not give him the chance.
Formation enchantments were something She Tongguang had encountered before.
The fact that Chu Fan could break through the defenses of the Forbidden Land of the Dharma Sect indicated his profound research into formation enchantments.
While he did not hold Chu Fan in high regard, She Tongguang had to be cautious, fearing a mishap due to Chu Fan's consistently peculiar aura.
Whoosh whoosh...
Inside the valley, figures flickered.
She Tongguang's attacks were powerful and swift, but Chu Fan's evasive maneuvers were even faster, always leaving She Tongguang just short of his target.
The expressions of the onlookers outside the valley froze.
At this moment, they felt they understood why Chu Fan showed no fear of She Tongguang.
It was because, even if his strength wasn't overwhelming, his speed was monstrous.
It was this extreme speed that made him unafraid of She Tongguang.
At the same time, the crowd couldn't help but nod in admiration, acknowledging that this young man was truly extraordinary, causing significant trouble for She Tongguang with just his formation enchantment attacks.
Whether they understood or not, most people knew how troublesome formation enchantments were.
Cui Fu's heart had long since gone numb from the repeated shocks.
As the most knowledgeable person present regarding formation enchantments, he truly hadn't expected them to be played in such a manner.
It was indeed a case of the student surpassing the master.
Inside the valley, She Tongguang and Chu Fan continued their exchange. On the surface, Chu Fan appeared to be on the defensive, constantly on the run.
However, She Tongguang, as one of the participants, did not see it that way.