"I never expected that the Dragon Country would have such a powerful individual!"
The leader of the black-clothed men sneered, "But with just you, you're still no match for me!"
"Quasi-Emperor!"
Lu Fan slowly got to his feet, his brow furrowed. He had never imagined that the leader of the black-clothed men would be a Quasi-Emperor level expert. Such formidable strength made him feel a sense of unease.
"Xiao Fan, are you alright?"
Lin Ke quickly asked, moving to Lu Fan's side.
"I'm fine!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "But this person's strength is extraordinary. Remember to be careful, not a single mistake can be made!"
Lin Ke nodded slightly and looked towards the black-clothed men. With the Ice Sword in hand, he felt no fear, even when facing an unparalleled expert.
"I advise you not to resist desperately!"
The leader of the black-clothed men said coldly, "Besides us, the ancient sects have other experts. Even if you can resist us, when the many experts of the ancient sects arrive, you won't be able to handle them."
"That's probably not something you need to worry about!"
Lin Ke said coldly, "With the Ice Sword in hand, if anyone dares to make a move, I will surely let them know my power!"
"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say!"
The black-clothed man's expression turned cold, and he strode directly towards Lin Ke, unleashing his full power. He knew very well that it wouldn't be long before countless experts would arrive at the ancient costume street, and a fierce battle would inevitably ensue. If he could obtain the Ice Sword in advance, he would be able to resist with ease and wouldn't have to take this seriously.
Feeling the sharp aura, Lin Ke's eyes also turned cold, filled with dissatisfaction. He swung his long sword fiercely, charging towards the black-clothed man. Wherever it passed, a strong wind followed.
Boom...
With a loud bang, the black-clothed man was sent flying, his eyes filled with disbelief. He almost turned into an ice sculpture. In front of the Ice Sword, he seemed insignificant.
Feeling this aura, Lin Ke showed joy. He knew very well that the Ice Sword possessed immense power, making it difficult to guard against.
"Retreat!"
The black-clothed man, heavily injured, dared not linger. He quickly stepped towards the outside of the courtyard. Lin Ke, wielding the Ice Sword, had an imposing aura that he could not contend with. Even a Quasi-Emperor level expert could only flee, which showed the might of the Ice Sword.
"Want to leave? It's not that easy!"
Lin Ke leaped forward, and the Ice Sword in his hand instantly swung. In that instant, several icy energies surged forth, carrying an unparalleled aura that filled everyone with dread. In that instant, many black-clothed men met their demise, without even a chance to resist. Only the leader of the black-clothed men managed to escape, his eyes filled with despair. He, a dignified Quasi-Emperor expert, was being toyed with in the palm of someone's hand, and he could not bear it.
"What a powerful aura!"
Lu Fan exclaimed in shock. "Xiao Ke, it seems that in the future, we will need you to protect us!"
"No problem!"
Lin Ke said confidently, a smile on his face. Now that he held the Ice Sword, his actual combat power didn't even consider Quasi-Emperors, making him quite formidable.
"Let's go!" Long Yi said, "The people from the ancient sects will likely arrive soon!"
The group did not linger and stepped out of the ancient costume street. However, as soon as they arrived, several more groups appeared, surrounding Lin Ke and the others. Some wore strange attire, while others had murderous eyes. Most of them were unparalleled experts who had not appeared in centuries.
"Hand over the Ice Sword, and we will not trouble you!"
An old woman spoke, her words carrying a killing intent.
"Are these the ancient sects?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I'm truly broadening my horizons. To obtain the Ice Sword, they would go to such lengths!"
"Enough with the nonsense!"
The old woman felt displeased and reached out to grab Lu Fan. Lu Fan did not retreat but instead threw a punch, carrying the force of thunder.
Boom...
At that very moment, the old woman was forced back, and finally died on the spot. Under Lu Fan's powerful assault, she seemed insignificant. The other men were also shocked. They were all experts from the ancient sects, but none had reached the Emperor realm. Lu Fan had casually killed an Emperor realm expert, making them quite wary.
"Even Quasi-Emperor level experts won't gain any advantage!"
Long Yi said, "If you insist on attacking, then you are seeking your own demise!"
The people from the ancient sects exchanged glances but dared not act rashly. Lu Fan's punch that killed an Emperor realm expert was enough to shock them. More importantly, Lin Ke had not yet made a move, holding the Ice Sword, his true combat power was likely even more terrifying.
"Let's go!"
Lu Fan said, leading the group out of the ancient costume street. Although the ancient sects had many experts, they dared not act rashly, and were filled with resentment. It was a pity that they lacked supreme experts, otherwise they would not be so stifled.
After leaving the ancient costume street, Lu Fan and the others returned to the hotel, finally breathing a sigh of relief. They had been surrounded in the ancient costume street, and any slight misstep could have led to their demise.
Back at the hotel, Lin Ke lay on the bed, looking quite weak.
"Xiao Ke, what's wrong?"
Lu Fan asked worriedly. "Why are you so weak?"
"The Ice Sword requires a very strong internal energy to wield. When I made my move earlier, I exerted too much force, which is why I am like this!"
Lin Ke said softly. "But it's alright, as long as I rest for a while, I will recover!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, but still looked concerned. He knew very well that Lin Ke was quite weak at the moment.
"I'm fine, you don't need to worry too much!" Lin Ke said again.
"Don't worry, we won't worry about you!"
Jiang Meili said with a light laugh. "After all, you are no ordinary person, and you will become a supreme being in the future!"
After saying this, the few of them walked out of the room.
"We were originally looking for the Tai Xu Sword, but unexpectedly found the Ice Sword. It truly is a blessing in disguise!"
Long Yi chuckled, looking at Lu Fan.
"This is also a good thing!"
Lu Fan said directly. "After all, obtaining the Ice Sword is a great benefit for us!"
"Indeed, if all five ancient swords can be reactivated, we will have no pressure in the future!" Long Yi said solemnly.
"Tomorrow I will patrol Jiangbei again. If I cannot find the Tai Xu Sword, I will return to Longdu!" Lu Fan said directly. "When the Ice Sword appeared, I couldn't sense the Tai Xu Sword in Jiangbei at all. It seems that what I sensed before was not the Tai Xu Sword, but the Ice Sword."
Long Yi did not say anything more, and Lu Fan's words did not affect him. After resting for a day in the hotel, Lin Ke was full of energy. Looking at the Ice Sword beside him, he showed joy. After spending the night together, they seemed to have become closer.