"Sect Master, you may not know, but Lord Lu from Jiangnan, by his own power, managed to intercept four Grandmasters. His reputation is certainly not for nothing," Shen Shan said directly. "This matter is likely no small affair!"
"Even if he is famous, the Ba Dao Sect is not easily provoked!" the Ba Dao Sect Master said coldly. "I also have friends in the Central Continent. This matter will absolutely not be dropped!"
At the same time, after finishing their barbecue, Lu Fan and his group strolled around the Phoenix Pavilion. They appeared quite leisurely, as if they had come to the Central Continent not to participate in the Martial Arts Convention, but for a vacation.
"The aura of the Central Continent is growing stronger. If I'm not mistaken, a large number of experts should be entering the city," Lu Fan remarked. "The Martial Arts Convention is indeed extraordinary!"
"That is natural!" Han Yunhai nodded. "Every year, the Martial Arts Convention draws crowds and causes endless sensation."
"Indeed!" Gu Wen nodded. "Every year during the Martial Arts Convention, many things happen in the Central Continent. However, with the maintenance of the Dragon Country's secret organization, even the most powerful experts cannot shake the Central Continent's impregnable defenses."
"Are you implying that someone within the Dragon Country is secretly observing the Central Continent's Martial Arts Convention?" Lu Fan asked in surprise.
"Master, you may not know, but every year the Martial Arts Convention is maintained by the Dragon Group," Gu Wen said directly. "As long as someone violates the rules or endangers the Central Continent, members of the Dragon Group will appear."
"So the true power behind the scenes is the Dragon Group." Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. He was very clear about the Dragon Group's strength; even if he went all out, he might not be able to defeat a single Dragon Group member.
With such terrifying power, they could likely reign supreme in the martial arts world.
"If one can enter the top three of the Martial Arts Heavenly Ranking, they will be qualified to join the Dragon Group," Gu Wen said with longing. "This has also been my elder brother's lifelong dream, but it is quite difficult to become one of the top three on the Heavenly Ranking."
"Top three on the Heavenly Ranking?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "In previous years, who were the individuals who managed to enter the top three of the Heavenly Ranking?"
"I am not sure about that!" Gu Wen shook his head. "I have no way to inquire about such powerful individuals."
Lu Fan nodded slightly and asked no further questions.
Upon returning to the Gu family, Han Yunhai received news and came to Lu Fan's room: "According to reports from the Qingyun Sect, Du Qianqiu's son, Du Haisheng, is in the Jiang family of the Central Continent."
"The Jiang family of the Central Continent?" Lu Fan's brow twitched. "Is the Jiang family also a martial arts family?"
"Indeed. The current head of the Jiang family is advanced in age, but he is also a figure on the Heavenly Ranking," Han Yunhai nodded. "If you want to deal with Du Haisheng, it might not be that easy."
"A figure on the Heavenly Ranking?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. As long as one could rank within the top one hundred, they could enter the Heavenly Ranking. He was quite clear about this rule.
"Furthermore, according to rumors, the elder of the Jiang family is among the top ten on the Heavenly Ranking," Han Yunhai said, cupping his fist. "His strength is likely unfathomable."
"In that case, we will head to the Jiang family tomorrow," Lu Fan said coldly. "We will go and meet Du Haisheng in person."
"However, this will inevitably involve the Gu family," Han Yunhai said. "We are staying in the Gu family's courtyard, which may cause inconvenience."
"We leave tonight!" Lu Fan stated directly. "I will personally bid farewell to the elder!"
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the main hall. The elder of the Gu family quickly smiled and said, "Does the esteemed guest have something on his mind?"
"We have caused much disturbance since arriving in the Central Continent, and it is inconvenient for us to stay any longer," Lu Fan said, cupping his fist. "We are specifically taking our leave tonight."
"Could it be that the Gu family's hospitality was insufficient and has displeased Esteemed Guest Lu?" the Gu elder said nervously. "If that is truly the case, then this old man has been remiss."
"It has nothing to do with the Gu family," Lu Fan smiled. "I have some other matters to attend to in the Central Continent, and I do not wish to implicate the Gu family."
The head of the Gu family frowned, trying to persuade Lu Fan to stay, but Lu Fan was resolute, leaving him with no choice.
"Master, why are you leaving?" Gu Wen asked. "We are living comfortably in your home, why must we depart?"
"According to the news, Du Qianqiu's son, Du Haisheng, is in the Jiang family of the Central Continent," Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "You are all martial arts families, and I cannot allow the Gu family to offend the Jiang family because of me."
"The Jiang family of the Central Continent?" The Gu elder trembled violently. He was very clear about the status of the Jiang family in the Central Continent, and the elder of the Jiang family was a figure among the top ten on the Heavenly Ranking.
"Even if it is the Jiang family of the Central Continent, my Gu family does not fear them."
Gu Long strode forward. "I am a person of the Dragon Country and control the Shadow Guard of the Dragon Country! Even the Jiang family would not dare to do anything to my Gu family. Esteemed Guest Lu, please rest assured."
"Thank you all for your kindness!" Lu Fan said gratefully. "This is my personal matter, and I do not wish to cause any trouble for any of you."
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After Lu Fan left, Gu Long said, "Xiao Wen, you have indeed not followed the wrong person. Lord Lu is a good person!"
"How could I have followed the wrong person!"
Gu Wen said helplessly, "This time, Master's trip to the Jiang family will likely be extremely perilous."
"Lord Lu's strength is profound, but unfortunately, the old monster of the Jiang family is among the top ten on the Heavenly Ranking. If he is to confront the Jiang family head-on, it will surely be a fight to the death," the Gu family head stated.
"Why don't I personally accompany Lord Lu to the Jiang family tomorrow?" Gu Long offered. "I am now a person of the Dragon Country and have some standing. The Jiang family will also give me some face."
"This matter is of great importance. The person in the Jiang family is Du Qianqiu's only son. If you are to oppose Du Qianqiu, even you might not be qualified," the Gu family head said directly. "Let nature take its course."
Gu Wen nodded slightly, understanding the danger involved and not saying much more.
Gu Wen was somewhat worried that Lu Fan and his group's trip to the Jiang family would be fraught with danger.
"Xiao Wen, your aura is..." The Gu family head suddenly exclaimed in surprise. "Why is it so peculiar?"
"I'm afraid I'm about to break through to Grandmaster!" Gu Wen said excitedly. "If that happens, I can also become a great asset to Master!"
"You are getting more and more impressive, almost catching up to your elder brother," Gu Long said with joy.
Lu Fan found a hotel and checked in. Han Yunhai also felt a breakthrough approaching and sat cross-legged in the hotel, as if an internal force was surging from within.
"It seems he is about to break through!" Lu Fan chuckled.
"Breakthrough to become a Grandmaster?" Lin Xiaojia muttered. "It seems I am still one step behind!"
Unintentionally spoken, but heard with intent, Lu Fan glanced at Lin Xiaojia and realized he was already at the peak of martial arts, only one step away from becoming a Grandmaster.
This surprised Lu Fan. Lin Xiaojia's cultivation speed was too fast, even surpassing his own. Could this be the power of his bloodline?
"Xuanwu, you are injured, and now you are a half-step Grandmaster. Take this pill and see if it can help you successfully break through," Lu Fan said directly. "Last time at Niutou Mountain, one spiritual herb yielded only ten pills. These pills are very expensive!"