Several figures in black arrived at the Jiang family courtyard shortly after. The leader looked at the second eldest of the Shen family and asked, "What's going on? Why use a signal flare!"
"Please, envoy from the North Sea, uphold justice for my Shen family!"
The second eldest of the Shen family cupped his fists. "My elder brother had already submitted to the North Sea Pavilion. I never imagined he would meet a violent end. This is the doing of the person before us!"
The leading figure in black glanced at Lu Fan, his brow furrowing slightly. He felt as though he had seen Lu Fan somewhere before, but couldn't quite recall.
"Your skills are impressive. To be able to kill the Shen family head is no small feat!" the leader in black stated directly. "If you are willing to join the North Sea Pavilion, perhaps your life can be spared!"
The second and third eldest of the Shen family exchanged glances. They hadn't invited the many experts from the North Sea Pavilion for them to recruit Lu Fan.
"I'm truly not interested!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "This matter has nothing to do with the North Sea Pavilion. I hope you won't interfere, otherwise, there might be accidental casualties!"
"Young man, you have quite the audacity!" the leading figure sneered. "Within the North Sea territory, there is nothing the North Sea Pavilion cannot manage. The Shen family head had long submitted to the North Sea Pavilion. By killing him, you are making an enemy of the North Sea Pavilion!"
"So what?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "With just a few of you, do you intend to fight me?"
"Such bold words!" The faces of the black-clad figures turned ashen. As experts in the Zhan Ling realm, and elites within the North Sea Pavilion, they could not tolerate such insults.
In an instant, several figures in black advanced towards Lu Fan. The many martial arts experts present watched on, not daring to delay.
When experts from the North Sea Pavilion made a move, it was always swift and decisive. More importantly, the North Sea Pavilion was a reclusive sect with countless powerful individuals. Witnessing their techniques was considered a fortunate event.
Rumble…
As the figures in black approached, Lu Fan stomped his foot firmly on the ground. A powerful surge of internal energy erupted, instantly sending the figures in black flying back, blood trickling from their lips.
The second eldest of the Shen family looked on in disbelief. These were envoys from the North Sea Pavilion, each possessing formidable strength, even surpassing many martial arts grandmasters, reaching the Zhan Ling realm.
Yet, to his utter astonishment, Lu Fan, on his own, had managed to repel them all, without sustaining any injuries.
"Who exactly are you!"
The leading figure in black, spitting blood, looked at Lu Fan with disbelief. Even among the many martial arts experts within the North Sea territory, there couldn't be such a young powerhouse.
"I am Lord Lu from Jiangnan!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "Does this name carry any weight in the North Sea Pavilion?"
"Lord Lu?"
The leading figure in black was startled. While others might not know who Lord Lu from Jiangnan was, they were quite aware.
Lord Lu from Jiangnan was the leader of the Qingyun Sect, possessing immense influence in the Outer Domain battlefield. Most terrifyingly, despite his young age, Lu Fan possessed strength at the Zhan Wang level. If Lu Fan hadn't held back earlier, they would have already turned to dust.
"Thank you, Lord Lu, for showing mercy!"
The leader in black quickly cupped his fists. "This matter has nothing to do with the North Sea Pavilion. We hope Lord Lu will understand!" Su Dan Novel Network
"You don't need to thank me. Today's events truly have nothing to do with the North Sea Pavilion," Lu Fan stated.
"Lord Lu's strength is immense. By sparing us just now, we will certainly explain this matter upon our return to the North Sea Pavilion!"
The leader in black bowed, then led his men away. Although the North Sea Pavilion was a powerful force, Lu Fan was not someone to be trifled with. In the Outer Domain battlefield, he not only commanded the Qingyun Sect but was also a reserve elder of the Dragon Country within the Dragon Country.
Most terrifyingly, Lu Fan's personal combat strength had reached the Zhan Wang level, far beyond what their current level could contend with. Surviving and returning was already a stroke of luck.
"My lord, how should my Shen family proceed!" the second eldest of the Shen family asked, his face ashen.
"What a joke. How your Shen family proceeds has nothing to do with the North Sea Pavilion," the leader in black said coldly. "Are you unaware of whom you have offended?"
"This..."
The second eldest of the Shen family's face turned ashen. He had no idea who Lu Fan truly was, but someone who could make the North Sea Pavilion so wary was certainly not someone his Shen family could afford to offend.
Seeing the experts from the North Sea Pavilion depart, the Jiang family members also relaxed. They had been on edge moments ago, but it seemed their worries were in vain.
Indeed, as Lu Fan had said, he could protect the Jiang family and prevent anyone from bullying them.
"Lord Lu, we were ignorant of your true stature before. Please spare us!" the third eldest of the Shen family quickly knelt. "From now on, the Shen family will follow your lead!"
The second eldest of the Shen family also looked helpless. Even though Lu Fan had killed his elder brother, he could only kneel. When a force as mighty as the North Sea Pavilion was so wary of Lu Fan, what was the Shen family in comparison?
"This matter was not mine to begin with!" Lu Fan shrugged, his gaze shifting to the Jiang family head. "How to deal with the Shen family is for you, the Jiang family head, to decide!"
"Thank you, Lord Lu!"
The Jiang family head quickly cupped his fists and then approached the Shen family members. "You are now defeated. If you wish to live, it is not impossible!"
"Please, Jiang family head, speak plainly!" the second eldest of the Shen family said directly.
He knew very well that the Jiang family had gained the upper hand and would not let the Shen family off easily.
"The members of the Shen family shall cripple their own cultivation and leave the North Sea territory. Only then can they be reborn!" the Jiang family head said coldly. "Otherwise, it is a dead end!"
"Crippling our own cultivation?" The third eldest of the Shen family's face turned ashen. "Why must the Jiang family be so malicious!"
"What a joke!" Jiang Meili said coldly. "How is my Jiang family malicious! At least we are leaving a path for your Shen family. If the Shen family had won today, the entire Jiang family would likely have been annihilated!"
The expressions of the Shen family experts changed. They didn't know how to respond. As Jiang Meili had said, if the Shen family had won today, the Jiang family would cease to exist and would have paid a heavy price.
What the Jiang family head was proposing now was indeed much more lenient.
After the Shen family members were dealt with, the Jiang family head, along with the many disciples of the Jiang family, kowtowed three times to Lu Fan. If not for Lu Fan today, the entire Jiang family would not exist, and they understood this profoundly.
Lu Fan felt a bit helpless but could only accept it graciously. After all, the kowtow had been performed, and it was too late to stop it.
"It was merely a small effort on my part. Why must the Jiang family head be so formal!" Lu Fan said. "However, this matter has been resolved, and it can be considered concluded!"
"Without Lord Lu, the Jiang family's gates would likely have been breached long ago!" the Jiang family head stated. "From now on, if Lord Lu has any needs, the Jiang family will surely serve you diligently, never daring to disobey in the slightest!"
"With these words from the Jiang family head, I am reassured!" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "After all, having gone through so much, people should grow."