"If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll rip your mouth apart!"
The words carried a chilling intent.
Jian Ying immediately fell silent, no longer daring to speak carelessly.
On the summit of Baiyun Peak, the Han family head steadied himself and cupped his fist towards Lu Fan, "Thank you, sir, for the rescue!"
"Patriarch Han, there's no need for pleasantries!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, his expression growing even more indifferent.
"This young brother's skills are extraordinary. How about a spar!" Ren Tianxing looked at Lu Fan, "Since you've reached the summit of Baiyun Peak, why bother going back down!"
"You?" Lu Fan glanced at him, "You're not qualified to make me move!"
Ren Tianxing's face twitched. He was a Heavenly Ranking Grandmaster, a powerful figure, yet he was being so utterly disregarded.
Within Baiyun Peak, many martial arts experts murmured. Lu Fan's words were like a thunderclap, even igniting a fervor in some.
To treat a Heavenly Ranking Grandmaster like this was incredibly satisfying.
Although Lu Fan was renowned, many present had never seen him before, Ren Tianxing included.
"Whether you're qualified or not, won't we know after trying!"
Ren Tianxing's expression turned cold as he lunged towards Lu Fan. Being insulted so publicly, how could he let Lu Fan leave so easily.
"Master, be careful!" Han Qiushui shouted. However, the Han family head wasn't worried, he had already left Baiyun Peak. To fight Lu Fan would be seeking death.
Unfortunately, Lu Fan didn't even turn his head. He simply stomped his foot, and an invisible surge of internal energy swept towards Ren Tianxing.
Boom...
A massive impact resounded. Ren Tianxing was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale.
"This..."
"What's going on?"
"He didn't even turn his head. Isn't that a bit too much?"
"My heavens, he sent a Heavenly Ranking expert flying with one kick!"
Exclamations echoed through the sky. Everyone looked at Lu Fan in disbelief, their gazes filled with envy.
Yang Xingtian also looked embarrassed. As the City Lord of Zhongzhou and a Grandmaster of Great Accomplishment, Lu Fan was someone he dared not provoke. This Ren Tianxing was truly clueless, daring to challenge Lu Fan.
"It's over before it even began,"
Jian Ying said with a wry smile, "He's just that monstrous, it's truly disheartening!"
Han Bing's eyes flickered. She was also highly impressed by Lu Fan's methods.
To deal with a Heavenly Ranking Grandmaster with a single kick, such strength made him a top-tier expert in the Dragon Group, and even in the entire Dragon Country.
"You guys don't know yet! That is Lord Lu from Jiangnan!"
"He became a young Grandmaster at such a tender age, and he has overpowered everyone. If he makes a move today, he will surely be number one on the Martial Arts Heavenly Ranking!"
"So it's Lord Lu from Jiangnan. No wonder he's so young and yet so powerful. It's truly astonishing!"
Conversations continued, and everyone whispered amongst themselves, looking at Lu Fan with even more admiration.
At such a young age, he had achieved such great things.
Ren Tianxing, heavily injured, could only leave Baiyun Peak. His departure instantly drew the attention of many Grandmasters.
They might not have come here to compete for the Heavenly Ranking, but rather to spar with other Grandmasters.
They were well aware that becoming a Heavenly Ranking expert was by no means an easy feat.
"I am not talented, I am Gu Long from the Gu family!" Gu Long stepped forward, cupping his fists to the crowd, "Are there any seniors willing to spar!"
"The Gu family? Is it the Gu family from Zhongzhou?"
"I heard that the Gu family has produced two Grandmasters among the younger generation, and one of them is Lord Lu's disciple. Truly remarkable!"
Within Baiyun Peak, conversations continued, and everyone watched with anticipation.
After a series of battles, Gu Long held his own against the older generation of Grandmasters and consecutively defeated several seniors, causing quite a stir.
Gu Long had broken through in the outer-territory battlefield, and his strength was naturally more formidable against ordinary Grandmasters.
"This old man will have a go with the young friend!"
An old man with a smile appeared on Baiyun Peak with eerie swiftness.
"Who are you?" Gu Long frowned, sensing a considerable threat from the old man's aura.
"Xiao Long, be careful!" The Gu family head warned, "This person is no ordinary individual!"
The Gu family head's expression was solemn. He could clearly sense the formidable aura of the masked old man, an aura that even instilled fear in him.
Gu Long nodded slightly and looked at the black-clothed old man, "Please, senior, make your move!"
As soon as Gu Long finished speaking, a gust of wind flashed, and he was violently slammed into the ground, falling unconscious.
"Big brother!" Gu Wen exclaimed in alarm and rushed forward.
The Gu family head's face turned ashen, and the others were even more astonished.
What kind of feat was this, to send a young Grandmaster flying with a single slap? This was vastly different from Lu Fan's previous display.
"I wish to learn from you!"
Gu Wen shouted, about to step onto Baiyun Mountain Peak, but he was stopped by the Gu family head, "Don't be rash, retreat!"
Gu Wen's face was flushed with anger, but he eventually retreated. He knew that with his strength, suppressing the black-clothed old man was impossible.
"Senior is a master. Was your move just now a bit too ruthless?"
The Gu family head spoke coldly, "May I ask who you are, and why you dare not show your true face?"
"The Martial Arts Tournament is about strength. As for one's appearance, it doesn't seem to matter!"
The black-clothed old man sneered, "Patriarch Gu, are you perhaps looking to spar?"
"Indeed!"
The Gu family head's expression turned cold. He took a step forward, his powerful aura preceding him, and in an instant, he arrived at the summit of Baiyun Peak.
"What a powerful presence, is this the Grandmaster of Great Accomplishment?"
The onlookers exclaimed, their expressions filled with awe. The Gu family of Zhongzhou had always held a good reputation in the martial arts world, and seeing this now, they were truly extraordinary.
"Make your move!"
The black-clothed man's voice was hoarse, sending shivers down the spines of those present.
Lu Fan also frowned, "Who exactly is this person!"
"Lord Lu, Patriarch Gu is making a move. What are your chances?" the Han family head asked.
"One percent!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "The black-clothed old man's aura is not weak!"
"One percent?"
Han Qiushui was horrified, and Gu Wen was somewhat stunned. He knew his grandfather's strength best. If even the Gu family head only had a one percent chance, then perhaps no one else present could suppress the black-clothed old man.
As the Gu family head made his move, the black-clothed old man also began to move. In just three moves, the Gu family head was sent flying back.
Pfft...
A mouthful of blood splattered out. The Gu family head's face turned pale, and he was unable to continue fighting. Even his body trembled uncontrollably.
"Three moves, only three moves to heavily injure a Grandmaster of Great Accomplishment!"
The martial arts community was shocked, looking at the black-clothed man with astonishment. Such methods were almost unbelievable.
"This person's methods are peculiar!" the Gu family head said weakly, "His foundation is extremely deep!"
"Grandfather, don't speak for now. Sit down and cultivate your energy to heal!" Gu Wen reminded him.
"The esteemed Gu family is also nothing special!" The black-clothed old man narrowed his eyes, "Are there any others?"
The numerous martial arts experts fell silent. The Gu family head was a powerful figure, a former Heavenly Ranking expert, yet he was no match for the black-clothed old man, demonstrating the latter's immense strength.
"What's going on?"
Someone in the shadows of Baiyun Peak asked, "Who is this person? Why have I never seen him before?"
"I don't know. He might be from a hidden sect!" Bei Dou chimed in, "After all, his methods are so extraordinary!"