"Entrusted by others, I fulfill their wishes," Jian Ying said helplessly. "As long as you do not cross the border of Zhongzhou, I naturally will not make a move."
"Among the younger generation in the Dragon Kingdom, those who have reached the Great Power realm are likely the experts of the Dragon Group," Du Haisheng stated. "Although the Black Shadow organization is not allied with the Dragon Kingdom, they are not enemies either. If the Dragon Group personally intervenes, are they trying to make an enemy of the Black Shadow organization?"
"I cannot represent the Dragon Group, nor am I acting in my capacity as a member of the Dragon Group this time," Jian Ying said frankly. "If you wish to cross here, it is absolutely impossible. You should pray for yourselves!"
"If I die in Zhongzhou, my father will never let this go," Du Haisheng said coldly. "At that time, even you will not be able to bear the consequences. I advise you to think twice."
"Do you know the consequences of threatening a Great Power?" Jian Ying smiled faintly. "Since joining the Dragon Group, I have never feared anyone."
Du Haisheng's face turned ashen. He had intended to use the Black Shadow to intimidate Jian Ying, but it seemed that was not working, which disappointed him.
"Young Master, if we delay any longer, it will be troublesome," a man in black interjected. "Why don't we take a detour? This is Phoenix Ridge, and they are indeed border guards of the Dragon Kingdom. If we force our way through, we will have no chance of survival!"
Du Haisheng, filled with helplessness, had no choice but to change direction and head towards another part of the Zhongzhou border. However, from this direction, it would likely take a day's journey to leave Zhongzhou, which introduced an element of uncertainty.
Watching them depart, Jian Ying and Han Bing exchanged glances. "Did we violate any rules?"
"Rules are what we set for ourselves," Han Bing chuckled. "Helping him is a favor he owes us. If we need anything from him in the future, we can discuss it."
Not long after, as Du Haisheng and his group had not taken many steps, Lu Fan appeared before them, his expression even more indifferent, his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an extraordinary presence.
Du Haisheng stopped and looked at Lu Fan. "Did the other members of the Thirteen Sword Saints all die by your hand?"
"With just them, do they think they can stop this venerable one?" Lu Fan said coldly. "If I want you dead, you have no reason to live!"
"Are you truly going to exterminate us all!" Du Haisheng said coldly. "If something really happens to me, do you know how much turmoil it will cause?"
"Back then, Du Qianqiu sent people to kill my entire family. Did he ever consider the consequences?" Lu Fan's eyes showed traces of blood. "It's a pity he didn't realize his son would die by my hand."
Not far away, Han Bing frowned slightly. "If Du Haisheng dies, Zhongzhou will be in turmoil. The Black Shadow organization can be compared to the Dragon Kingdom; they are not easy to deal with. Otherwise, why would the Dragon Kingdom's high command allow the Black Shadow organization to develop unchecked?"
"This matter has nothing to do with us," Jian Ying shrugged. "We didn't do anything, we just did what we should have done."
"You're washing your hands of it so cleanly!" Han Bing rolled her eyes. "This matter is not as simple as you make it out to be."
Jian Ying remained unconcerned. The Dragon Kingdom had sacrificed many generals to protect its destiny. In contrast, the Black Shadow organization originated from the Dragon Kingdom but had never assisted it on the outer battlefield. The Dragon Kingdom's high command had long been dissatisfied, and Jian Ying was well aware of this.
"We swear to protect the Young Master to the death!"
The several Grandmasters exchanged glances and unleashed their full power, charging towards Lu Fan. Wherever they passed, they carried the potent martial intent. Their mission in infiltrating Zhongzhou was to rescue Du Haisheng, even if it meant sacrificing the Thirteen Sword Saints. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Grandmasters are like ants in my eyes," Lu Fan's expression was cold. "You are not qualified enough!"
Lu Fan's sleeves fluttered without wind, kicking up sand and stones. Under the powerful internal energy, many men in black perished, and even those with Grandmaster abilities could not escape their fate.
Du Haisheng's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground. The Thirteen Sword Saints had all perished, which was a significant blow to him. More importantly, in front of Lu Fan, they were utterly incapable of fighting.
"Such powerful means!" Jian Ying said gravely. "Just through internal energy, he could kill several Grandmasters on the spot. Even I cannot achieve that!"
"Has his strength reached the level of the Boss?" Han Bing asked with a hint of surprise. "If that's truly the case, it's terrifying. We were all cultivated and discovered as peerless geniuses by the Dragon Kingdom since childhood, yet we still feel pressure. If the Boss were to act personally, could he truly suppress him?"
"Who knows!" Jian Yu said with a wry smile. "This kid is too monstrous. Not only is his realm unfathomable, but he also seems to grow stronger against stronger opponents. If my guess is correct, he must be deeply hidden."
"Spare me, please grant me a way to live."
Du Haisheng suddenly knelt down. "As long as you spare my life, I will never trouble you, even if you killed the Thirteen Sword Saints!"
"Trouble me?" Lu Fan sneered. "Then who will repay the lives of my Jiang family?"
"Whatever you want, I can satisfy you," Du Haisheng said repeatedly. "I am the young master of the Black Shadow organization. There is nothing I cannot do if you desire it."
"I want your father's life. Can you do that?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes.
"Yes, as long as you let me go!" Du Haisheng said earnestly, seemingly driven mad by the fear of death.
"As expected, a filial son!" Lu Fan nodded with satisfaction. "Unfortunately, you cannot escape your doom today!"
Lu Fan's expression was cold, and a hidden force emerged, piercing through Du Haisheng's body before he could even react.
Du Haisheng's eyes widened in terror, and he slowly met his end.
Looking at the person before him, Lu Fan's expression was cold, and he felt a great sense of satisfaction. Du Qianqiu's son dying by his hand would likely cause him immense pain.
"You are indeed ruthless, kid," Jian Yu said with a roll of her eyes. "You didn't give him any chance at all!"
Lu Fan looked at Jian Ying and smiled. "His continued existence is meaningless. Thanks to you today, if it weren't for you, they might have already left the Dragon Kingdom, and it would not have been so easy to pursue him."
"It was just a small matter," Jian Yu smiled. "Nothing worth mentioning. However, you killed the son of the Black Shadow leader, and he will not let you off easily. Why don't you join my Dragon Group? That way, you'll have a backing."
"Thank you for your kindness!" Lu Fan smiled. "However, I have important matters to attend to, and I don't wish to be controlled. I'm used to being free."
Jian Ying sighed. With Lu Fan's talent, he would undoubtedly possess immense combat power in the future. If he could join the Dragon Group, it would be a great fortune for them.
"The matter has been resolved, so I won't stay any longer," Lu Fan said. "I'll treat you to drinks another day!"
With that, Lu Fan departed. The battle today was no small matter and had caused quite a stir. However, this was good for Lu Fan; with increased fame, he would no longer face discrimination wherever he went.
After this incident, it caused a huge uproar throughout Zhongzhou. Lu Fan not only defeated the head of the Jiang family but also successively killed the Thirteen Sword Saints, and even the son of the Black Shadow leader was killed.
When this news spread, the entire Zhongzhou erupted like a bombshell.