"If you can't explain this clearly today, no one leaves!"
The Snow Mountain Sect Master said coldly, "As the Sect Master of the Snow Mountain Sect, how can I allow you to take them away!"
"The Snow Mountain Sect was insignificant in ancient times. I never expected them to be so arrogant in this era of declining magic!"
The man in black sneered, "Let alone you, even the founding ancestor of the Snow Mountain Sect would have to bow and greet me!"
The Snow Mountain Sect Master trembled slightly. Not many dared to speak such words under heaven. This man in black before him likely had an extraordinary background.
"No matter which sect or faction you belong to, shouldn't you introduce yourself?" the Third Elder said, "If you have a great background, then so be it!"
"You are not qualified to know!"
The man in black's expression was calm, his words carrying a sense of ancientness, "These few people before you are not for you to interfere with!"
"This is truly infuriating!"
The Snow Mountain Sect Master was furious, his aura sharp. He looked directly at the old man in black, "Since you insist on meddling, do not blame me for being ruthless!"
As soon as the words fell, the Snow Mountain Sect Master moved like a phantom towards the old man in black, unleashing his lifelong skills.
He knew very well that the man in black before him was exceptionally powerful. If he didn't use his full strength, he might not be able to resist.
"Does the light of a firefly dare to compete with the radiance of the bright moon!"
The man in black stomped his foot on the ground. In that instant, an invisible wave surged out. Before the Snow Mountain Sect Master could react, he was sent flying back dozens of steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, and his arm went numb.
"How is this possible!"
Everyone was greatly astonished. The Snow Mountain Sect Master was a Quasi-Emperor expert. To be repeatedly frustrated was a huge blow to them.
The Snow Mountain Sect Master stopped, his lips twitching. He was very confident in his own strength and couldn't fathom how things had turned out this way. The old man in black before him was far superior to him.
"Battle Emperor level!"
Lu Fan exclaimed, "If I'm not mistaken, he's even stronger than Patriarch Volcanic!"
"I feel it too!" Long Yi nodded, "Then why is he saving us?"
Lu Fan shook his head. Even he didn't know, and he was even more puzzled. Under normal circumstances, he didn't seem to have any connection with such a powerful individual.
"I've already held back. If you insist on attacking, don't blame me for being cruel!"
The man in black said coldly, "The Snow Mountain Sect is truly declining. Even the dignified Sect Master is merely a Quasi-Emperor!"
The Snow Mountain Sect Master's face turned ashen. He was no match for the man in black. If he rashly attacked, he would surely invite death. However, the humiliation today filled him with resentment.
"Since Senior insists on this, I have nothing more to say!"
The Snow Mountain Sect Master said coldly, then turned to leave. The situation had reached this point, and he could only lead his people away. Any slight delay might cause displeasure.
The strength of the man in black far exceeded his imagination.
After the Snow Mountain Sect members left, Lu Fan let out a long sigh and looked at the man in black, "Thank you for your assistance, Senior. If not for your help, we would likely be in danger!"
"No need to thank me!"
The man in black waved his hand and removed his veil, "I am from the Ye family! I request you to accompany me for a visit!"
"From the Ye family?"
Lu Fan was surprised, "I am not acquainted with you, Senior, and besides, I need to return to Longdu, I'm afraid..."
"Although you are not acquainted with me, you carry an unusual aura!"
The man in black said directly, "Moreover, I have investigated and found that you are a descendant of the Lu family. This is absolutely correct!"
"Could it be that Senior has a connection with the Lu family?" Lu Fan asked with slight surprise.
"It's not convenient to say some things now!"
The man in black chuckled, "If you come with me to the Ye family, you will naturally know everything!"
"Senior, you say this, and I cannot refuse!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, "However, Senior's strength is extraordinary, how could it be related to my Lu family!"
"Do you have a stone on you?"
The man in black said directly, "That stone contains energy. I presume you know!"
"Little Fan, don't listen to his nonsense!"
Long Yi quickly stepped forward, "Although this old man saved us, he doesn't seem to have good intentions!"
The man in black smiled faintly, glancing at Long Yi and then at Lin Ke, "I never expected the three of you to end up together. Could this be fate!"
"What do you mean by that?"
Long Yi said coldly, "This old man appears extremely mysterious and doesn't seem like a good person!"
"Long Yi, don't speak carelessly!"
Lu Fan interjected, "This Senior has helped us, there must be a reason!"
"Don't you hear it? He's after the item in your hand, just like the Canglong Academy!" Long Yi said directly, "If you believe him, you will be deceived by him!"
Although Lu Fan had doubts, he felt that the old man before him was not a bad person. He exuded a noble and upright aura, which commanded respect.
"The three of you possess inherited items, and it must be fate that brought you together!"
Old Man Ye said directly, "If you believe me, then come with me to the Ye family, and I will tell you everything from beginning to end!"
"Can't you do it here?" Long Yi asked coldly.
"I am the third elder of the Ye family, also known as the Third Ancestor of the Ye family!"
Old Man Ye said directly, "In ancient times, various sects flourished, with the most powerful being the Ghost Palace. At that time, the Ghost Palace wreaked havoc upon the world. The five great ancient clans joined forces to suppress the Ghost Palace Master. As descendants of the five great ancient clans, you will inevitably walk the same path in the future! The blood flowing in you will ultimately make you extraordinary!"
"The five great ancient clans?"
Lu Fan was even more confused, "You mean my Lu family is also one of the five great ancient clans?"
"That's right!"
Old Man Ye said directly, "Besides that, there are the Lin family and the Long family, all of whom are among the five great ancient clans. Your coming together is also destined by fate!"
"Why should we believe your one-sided story!" Long Yi said coldly, "I think you're just spouting nonsense here!"
"The Canglong Academy is an affiliated force of the Ghost Palace. As a disciple of the Canglong Academy, how could you not know?"
Old Man Ye smiled faintly, "However, it's too early to talk about these things. Your strength is still insufficient to resist the Ghost Palace!"
Long Yi trembled slightly. At the Canglong Academy, he had indeed heard of the Ghost Palace, though it was quite vague and he didn't know much. However, he did know that the reason the Canglong Academy wanted to snatch the Starfall Stone from Lu Fan was related to the Ghost Palace.
This made things clearer, but it left him wondering why the Ghost Palace would do such a thing.
"Senior knows so much, you must also know what my Starfall Stone is used for?"
Lu Fan asked solemnly, "Why do they all want to snatch it?"