Lu Fan searched all over Jiangbei for any trace of the Tai Xu Sword, but unfortunately, there were no clues, which left him somewhat disappointed.
"It seems the Tai Xu Sword is not in Jiangbei!" Long Yi shrugged helplessly. "We'll have to find another way!"
"Since it's not in Jiangbei, let's return to Longdu first!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. "I believe that one day the Tai Xu Sword will reveal itself. After all, I am the chosen one."
"I really didn't expect you to be so confident!" Long Yi rolled his eyes. "That's an ancient artifact, not something just anyone can wield. Even with the Lu family bloodline, you might not be able to control the Tai Xu Sword!"
"Even so, if the Tai Xu Sword appears, I will definitely be able to control it!"
Lu Fan's face was full of confidence, and his expression carried a hint of indifference, as if everything was proceeding as he had predicted.
"It's truly a case of searching high and low without success, and then finding it effortlessly. I didn't expect to find you here!"
Just as they were talking, a burst of laughter echoed. Lu Fan and the others trembled and simultaneously looked forward. Standing before them was a woman holding a guqin, exuding an overwhelming aura.
"Instructor Hua!"
Long Yi trembled slightly. "It's a small world indeed. I didn't expect you to be in Jiangbei too!"
"An anomaly appeared in Jiangbei, and I came to investigate. I didn't expect to find you. You won't be able to escape this time!"
Instructor Hua was full of confidence. Last time, Lin Ke had been poisoned by her Seven-Colored Centipede. Now, it seemed she was likely no longer alive. Only Long Yi and Lu Fan remained, so why would she take them seriously?
"It truly is a small world!"
Lu Fan's expression was cold. "Last time, Lin Ke was poisoned by your Seven-Colored Centipede's poisonous mist, and it was all your doing! I will not let you off this time!"
"What a bold statement! Even with the two of you working together, you are no match for me!"
Instructor Hua sneered. "I suggest you surrender obediently and stop struggling. It's a dead end in the end!"
"You attack from the left, I'll attack from the right!"
Lu Fan spoke, his expression growing colder. Since last time, his strength had improved considerably. Even with just the two of them, they had the strength to fight.
"Truly courting death!"
Seeing Lu Fan and the other make their move, Instructor Hua's expression instantly turned cold. In her eyes, Lu Fan's attack was a provocation and a path to his own demise. Last time in Longdu, Lu Fan and the other two had not been able to defeat her, let alone now with only two of them.
At that very moment, three figures soared into the air, fighting fiercely with back-and-forth exchanges. Instructor Hua did not gain any advantage and could not help but be surprised. "I really didn't expect your strength to have improved so much during this time!"
"That's natural!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Last time you poisoned Xiao Ke, I vowed to kill you. Now that you've come seeking death, I'll send you on your way!"
"Quite the boast!"
Instructor Hua sneered. "With just the two of you, I'm afraid you can't do it!"
"How will you know if you don't try!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, exuding a powerful aura, his words carrying a killing intent.
Instructor Hua said no more, her figure turning into an afterimage as she lunged towards Lu Fan, intending to take his life directly.
Lu Fan dodged with all his might, his heart shaken. Although his strength had improved, he was still struggling to cope in front of Instructor Hua. A quasi-emperor was a quasi-emperor; this seemed to be an insurmountable gap.
"We are no match for him!"
Long Yi said, "We must leave here quickly. If we are caught by him, it will likely cause unnecessary trouble!"
Lu Fan also frowned. He had wanted to avenge Lin Ke, but now it seemed that with their strength, there was still a gap in defeating Instructor Hua.
"Old hag, if you dare, then chase us!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "I will make you taste my power then!"
"Ignorant brat, do you think you can scare me like this?"
Instructor Hua was unapologetic and, with supreme power, pursued Lu Fan. She did not believe Lu Fan had any backup moves, and as a quasi-emperor level expert, she simply did not take Lu Fan seriously.
Seeing Instructor Hua take the bait, Lu Fan was delighted. As long as she dared to follow, Lin Ke would personally deal with her, and Lu Fan had no doubt about this.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Fan and the others arrived near the hotel, but before they could call Lin Ke, Instructor Hua blocked their path. "Where do you think you're running? Today is your death day, and no one can save you!"
With these words, Lu Fan and Long Yi exchanged glances and immediately launched another attack. Instructor Hua, however, took out her magical guqin, and wave after wave of music was unleashed, carrying a surging power that forced people to retreat.
In that instant, Lu Fan's arm was grazed by a string, and blood began to ooze out. His face gradually turned pale.
"I didn't expect this internal energy to be so sharp!"
Long Yi narrowed his eyes. "It's truly astonishing. But then again, do you think you can defeat us today?"
"You are also trapped like rats in a jar, yet you dare to boast!"
Instructor Hua laughed heartily. "Today, even a Great Luo Golden Immortal cannot save you!"
"Is that so?"
At this moment, a faint laugh sounded. Lin Ke arrived in the air, looking at Instructor Hua with a playful gaze. "It's been a long time!"
"How is this possible? How is this possible?"
Instructor Hua took a few steps back. "How are you still alive? Didn't you get poisoned by the Seven-Colored Centipede? Why are you here?"
"I was indeed poisoned by the Seven-Colored Centipede!"
Lin Ke chuckled softly. "But this poison did not take my life. Aren't you very disappointed?"
"The poison of the Seven-Colored Centipede is incurable in this world. How did you do it?" Instructor Hua was filled with disbelief and shock.
"No matter what, one cannot be too absolute!"
Lin Ke chuckled softly. "If the poison of the Seven-Colored Centipede were truly incurable, why would I be standing here alive? Am I not Lin Ke?"
"Even if you cured the poison of the Seven-Colored Centipede, what of it!"
Instructor Hua said forcefully. "Last time, even with the three of you working together, you fell victim to my potent poison. Do you want to join forces again this time?"
"You are mistaken. This time, we will not join forces!" Lin Ke said softly. "I want to fight you one-on-one!"
"Are you sure?" Instructor Hua sneered. "Have you considered that you will die miserably in my hands!"
"Too much nonsense!"
Lin Ke's expression was indifferent, and he instantly drew the Ice Sword. He had not fully understood the true power of the Ice Sword. Now that Instructor Hua had appeared, it was a good opportunity to test it.