Watching Lu Fan's departing back, Xiao Jiu said helplessly, "The Snow Mountain Sect and the Volcano Gate are ancient sects with countless experts. Why don't I accompany them, so they have someone to look after them."
"He has grown up and should face everything!"
The old man smiled and said, "After all, he has more to bear in the future. If he is always protected, how can he grow."
Xiao Jiu stood by, speechless. The old man was extremely mysterious, and even he didn't know the old man's true origin. In more than ten years, under the old man's tutelage, he had also reached a very high realm.
However, every time he broke through, he would find the old man to be unfathomable, and they were not on the same level at all. What surprised him even more was that the old man said he had taken 999 disciples.
If calculated according to this, Lu Fan was his last disciple, making him the 1000th disciple. However, anyone taken as a disciple by the old man must be extraordinary. It was a pity that after so many years, Xiao Jiu had only seen Lu Fan; as for the others, he had never seen them at all.
Xiao Jiu had asked about this matter before. The old man, drunk, had once revealed the truth. He said that of his thousand disciples, only Lu Fan and he were still here. As for the other fellow disciples, they had long since ascended to immortality and achieved supreme dominance.
However, Xiao Jiu did not take this statement seriously, thinking that the old man was just drunk.
Leaving the summit of Jiulong Mountain, Lu Fan looked at Long Yi and asked, "The Snow Mountain Sect is an ancient sect. You should know their territory!"
"The Snow Mountain Sect is on the summit of Snow Mountain, but it won't be easy to get the Snow Lotus Ganoderma!"
Long Yi said frankly, "Neither the Snow Mountain Sect nor the Volcano Sect are ordinary forces. If you use force, it may not succeed!"
"How do these two major sects compare to Canglong Academy?" Lu Fan asked.
"Although they are both ancient sects, there is still some gap between these two major sects and Canglong Academy!" Long Yi nodded and said, "It is rumored that the sect leaders of these two major sects are quasi-emperor level experts. If that is true, it will be extremely difficult with our combined efforts!"
"It doesn't matter, we'll see how things go!"
Lu Fan said, "No matter what, I must obtain these two items!"
Long Yi nodded slightly and didn't say anything more. He understood Lu Fan's personality and knew that this was something that had to be done.
Not long after, they arrived at the summit of Snow Mountain. On the summit of Snow Mountain, there were many figures flashing. These people stepped on the snow, disappearing into the mountain, appearing quite mysterious.
Before long, Lu Fan was surrounded by a group of people. These people were dressed in white and rushed out from the snow, exuding a powerful aura. "Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Snow Mountain Sect!"
"Everyone, please don't misunderstand. I have something to ask today!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists and said, "I wish to see the Sect Master of the Snow Mountain Sect!"
"You have quite the nerve. Do you think you can just see our Sect Master?"
The leading man said coldly, "Leave this place quickly, or don't blame us for being ruthless!"
"Circumstances require it, and lives are at stake. Please be accommodating!" Lu Fan said again.
"You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!" The man's voice was icy. The people beside him immediately attacked, trying to capture Lu Fan.
"I have no intention of offending, I only wish to see the Sect Master!"
Lu Fan stomped his foot on the snow, and a powerful internal force instantly spread out. Before the men could get close, they were sent flying by Lu Fan, their faces turning even more solemn, with blood seeping from the corners of their mouths. They never expected that Lu Fan, at such a young age, would have such profound internal energy.
"You dare to make a move in the Snow Mountain Sect!"
The leading man's face was ashen. His chest still hurt from being shaken by Lu Fan, and he was filled with displeasure, but he dared not act rashly. He knew very well that with Lu Fan's abilities, he was no match for him.
"I have no intention of offending, I only wish to see the Sect Master of the Snow Mountain Sect!"
Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back, looking heroic and poised. In front of these men, Lu Fan was enough to intimidate them. Even if it was an ancient sect, with Lu Fan's current strength, he would not pay them any mind.
The men did not dare to stop him. Since Lu Fan dared to make a move, he would not be captured by them. Moreover, the abilities Lu Fan had just displayed were beyond their control.
"Quickly report to the elders that someone has broken into the mountain gate!"
The leading man said, frowning. This was the Snow Mountain Sect, and for many years, no one had dared to be so arrogant. As an ancient sect, it naturally possessed a considerable aura.
Lu Fan did not care and strode towards the Snow Mountain Sect. At this point, he could only be so forceful. After all, only with sufficient strength could one gain respect.
Moreover, with Lin Ke's life at stake, Lu Fan could not afford to be so cautious. Even if he had to snatch it, he would obtain the Snow Lotus Ganoderma.
Inside the pavilions of the Snow Mountain Sect, several elders were meditating when they felt a powerful aura surging within the Snow Mountain.
"What is going on?" The Fifth Elder said, "Could it be that a distinguished guest has arrived? To have such a powerful aura, the visitor must be here with ill intentions!"
"The aura is indeed not weak. In the past hundred years, no one has dared to trespass into the Snow Mountain Sect!" The other elders also said.
"Report, Great Elder, someone has trespassed into the Snow Mountain Sect, has injured several people, and is demanding to see the Sect Master!" A man rushed to report.
The Great Elder, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes. "Fifth, you go and see for yourself what is happening!"
The Fifth Elder nodded slightly and led many experts from the Snow Mountain Sect towards the Snow Mountain. The Snow Mountain Sect had always been on good terms with others, but if someone dared to disrespect the Snow Mountain Sect, they would not stand idly by.
Not long after, the Fifth Elder arrived before Lu Fan with many experts. "Young brother, you are full of vigor. To have such an aura at such a young age is truly astonishing!"
"If I'm not mistaken, Senior must have a prominent position in the Snow Mountain Sect!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists respectfully and said, "I have no intention of being enemies with the Snow Mountain Sect, I just wish to see the Sect Master of the Snow Mountain Sect!"
"What is it that you need?" The Fifth Elder stood with his hands behind his back. "Our Snow Mountain Sect has not had outsiders for a hundred years. You come and immediately ask to see our Sect Master, isn't that unreasonable?"
"It's a matter of life and death. If it weren't for this, I would never have been so reckless!" Lu Fan clasped his fists and said, "My actions just now were out of necessity. If I have offended you, please do not blame me, Elder!"
"You are so polite that I truly have no reason to blame you!" The Fifth Elder smiled. "But our Sect Master is not in the Snow Mountain Sect. He has gone out to meet friends and I don't know when he will return! You should go down the mountain as soon as possible."
"It concerns a life. If the Sect Master of the Snow Mountain Sect is not here, can anyone else make the decision?"
Lu Fan said, "I wish to borrow the Snow Lotus Ganoderma! I will surely repay you handsomely in the future!"
"So you came for the Snow Lotus Ganoderma?"
The Fifth Elder's expression instantly turned cold. "You have quite the nerve!"