Seeing Elder Han severely injured, Lu Fan's eyes filled with killing intent. He then looked at Yun Qingshan, "You are so arrogant. Today, I will show you my capabilities!"
As soon as Lu Fan finished speaking, a massive water dragon appeared behind him. The water dragon soared into the sky, carrying immense pressure, and surged towards Yun Qingshan. Even amidst the waves formed by the four people, it moved with ease.
"How is this possible!"
Yun Qingshan exclaimed, "The art of water manipulation, is this not the skill of a Grandmaster!"
The other family heads were also shocked. Ordinary martial artists might have thought this was merely the skill of a Grandmaster, nothing extraordinary. But he knew very well that this was far beyond the skill of a Grandmaster; it was likely much more powerful.
"Brother Yun, flee quickly! Our side cannot possibly contend with such a technique!" Qian Qiuzi urged, "If I'm not mistaken, Lord Lu might be a legendary mighty figure!"
"Mighty figure?"
Yun Qingshan's face changed drastically. He had initially thought Lu Fan only possessed the skills of a Grandmaster, perhaps even a late-stage Grandmaster if his strength was formidable. But if he were truly a mighty figure, his Yun family would be utterly unable to offend him.
"What is going on? Why did the four Grandmasters retreat?"
Several elders of the Yun family exchanged glances, their curiosity piqued. However, upon seeing the powerful water dragon, their expressions turned to shock. Even if Grandmasters could use inner energy to control river water, very few could achieve this level.
"The art of water manipulation!"
Li Qing stood up, his expression filled with shock. He was well aware of the power dynamics within the martial world. Being able to use the art of water manipulation was by no means simple, far beyond that of a Grandmaster.
On the shores of Qingzhou Lake, the four Grandmasters were still shaken. They continuously unleashed their inner energy, attempting to counter Lu Fan's water dragon. Unfortunately, they only realized in the end that in front of Lu Fan's formidable water dragon, they were like ships lost in a vast ocean, utterly unable to resist.
"He's hiding his strength, he's definitely hiding his strength," Qian Qiuzi shouted. But in that instant, the water dragon pierced through Yun Qingshan's body. Yun Qingshan's form was directly tossed into the surging river water, without even a chance to react.
The dignified Grandmaster of the Yun family had fallen so ignominiously, it was almost unbelievable.
"Beg Lord Lu for mercy and spare our lives!"
The Zhao family head immediately knelt. The aura emanating from Lu Fan was undoubtedly that of a mighty figure; he was now completely convinced. Trying to escape from a mighty figure was like seeking death.
"It was all orchestrated by the Yun family. We were misled. We beg Lord Lu for leniency!" The Wang family head knelt on the water's surface, his eyes filled with fear. As long as Lu Fan willed it, the water dragon could instantly swallow them, leaving them no chance to survive.
Qian Qiuzi stood on the water, quickly cupping his fists, clearly hoping for Lu Fan to spare him.
On the surging river, everyone was filled with disbelief. Especially the members of the Qingyun Sect, who let out shouts of astonishment. Lu Fan's desperate counterattack was something truly incredible.
"He won, Lord Lu won!"
In the banquet hall of the Twin Towers, everyone watched the scene outside through the floor-to-ceiling windows, filled with joy. Lu Fan's desperate comeback had also brought them immeasurable shock.
Lin Ke revealed a smile, with a hint of tears in her eyes. She had been extremely nervous just moments ago. Now that Lu Fan had made a desperate comeback, her heart finally felt relieved.
"Second Uncle!"
Yun Yiyi cried out, her face suddenly changing. She could never have imagined that a dignified Grandmaster of the Yun family would fall in Jiangnan.
Many other experts from the Yun family also panicked instantly. They knew very well what Yun Qingshan's untimely death meant for the entire situation.
Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back on the water's surface, looking at the three people before him with a cold expression, like an invincible god-king. "I have no enmity with you, yet you pursued me desperately. How can I let you off easily today!"
"This matter has nothing to do with us. It was all controlled by Yun Qingshan."
The Zhao family head quickly said, his body trembling. "I implore Lord Lu to spare my life. From now on, I will follow Lord Lu's lead and never dare to disobey!"
"My Wang family is also willing to submit!" The Wang family head quickly said, "Please spare my life, Lord Lu. From now on, I will pledge my loyalty until death and never utter a word of defiance!"
Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back, on the water's surface, and did not speak, making the two family heads even more nervous. They knew very well that with just a thought from Lu Fan, they would perish. This was truly a test for them.
"Since your two families are willing to submit, I can consider it."
Lu Fan nodded slightly, and the two family heads showed joy. However, before they could celebrate for long, Lu Fan stepped into the water, and a powerful surge of inner energy rushed towards them.
*Boom...*
A loud noise echoed across the water. The two figures were instantly sent flying, blasted from the water onto the shore. They spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling as if their internal organs had been nearly shattered.
*Pfft...*
The two family heads spat out blood violently, but they harbored no resentment. They quickly knelt on the ground and cupped their fists, "Many thanks, Lord Lu, for sparing our lives!"
The many martial arts experts of Jiangnan were shocked. Being treated with such deference by two Grandmasters was enough to show Lu Fan's capabilities, making them feel even happier internally.
Lu Fan, with his own strength, fought against four Grandmasters, even killing one of them. Such a feat was not only in Jiangnan but likely among the top experts in the entire nation.
On the water's surface, Lu Fan looked at Qian Qiuzi, "For the sake of survival, they both knelt before me and submitted. Why do you not kneel?"
"I, Qian Qiuzi, kneel to heaven and earth, but never to man," Qian Qiuzi said with a smile. "Moreover, I am one of the Seven Divine Doctors of the Divine Doctor's Pavilion. How could I easily kneel to someone? Wouldn't that be a laughing matter!"
"Are you not afraid I will kill you?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Don't forget, a Grandmaster just died by my hand!"
"Lord Lu's methods are decisive and not ordinary," Qian Qiuzi said with a smile. "Naturally, I am no match for Lord Lu. But Lord Lu and I have no enmity. I was invited here, and I presume you will not pursue me relentlessly!"
"What a joke! Are you so certain?" Lu Fan said coldly. "Or do you rely on the Divine Doctor's Pavilion behind you, thinking I dare not touch you?"
"Lord Lu can think whatever he wishes!" Qian Qiuzi slowly closed his eyes. "If you wish to take my life, I have nothing to say!"
"Indeed, you have some courage!" Lu Fan nodded. "You did not unleash your full strength earlier, and you were unwilling to participate in the fight. I will spare your life!"
"Many thanks, Lord, for sparing my life!" Qian Qiuzi cupped his fists, feeling a sense of shame. As one of the Seven Divine Doctors of the Divine Doctor's Pavilion, he was acting so subserviently.