"If you truly had the ability, you wouldn't be trapped in this cave!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "Moreover, this Tai Xu Sword is too narrow, and I don't want Lin Ke to be harmed."
"How about this! I'll just occupy a tiny bit of space, just a little bit!"
The old man pleaded, "After all, I've waited so many years to be discovered by you. If I have to wait any longer, I'm afraid I'll truly perish and won't be able to avenge myself!"
"You old man have quite the nerve, a mere remnant soul thinking of revenge!"
Lu Fan shook his head, showing utter indifference. "To tell you the truth, it's not impossible for you to stay, but you must demonstrate your usefulness."
"You brat are indeed sharp!"
The old man nodded and said, "Let me put it this way, I can refine pills and draw talismans. Most importantly, I have a good understanding of the Spirit Realm and can help you quickly grasp its movements."
"Is there nothing substantial?"
Lu Fan spoke again, smiling, "If not, then it's all talk. Who can't brag!"
The elder was instantly stunned. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to say that.
"How about this, if you don't believe me, you can try slashing with the Tai Xu Sword. You'll find that as a spirit within this sword, I can make its spiritual power boundless!"
Ye Bufan was slightly surprised but didn't hesitate. He directly slashed down. He wanted to see if the Tai Xu Sword had indeed become much harder.
*Boom...*
As Lu Fan unleashed his sword techniques, a loud noise echoed within the cave. The Tai Xu Sword had indeed become much stronger, even capable of generating sword intent, which made Lu Fan slightly astonished. He hadn't expected this old man, merely a soul, to be so terrifying. If he were alive, he would likely be even more extraordinary.
"How about that? Didn't I tell you the truth!"
The old man spoke with conviction, his expression even more arrogant. After all, he was no ordinary person. If he hadn't been forced, he wouldn't have attached himself to Lu Fan.
"You are indeed formidable, but you are not an ordinary person either. Why would you be willing to be subservient to me!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "You must swear a solemn oath that you will not attack me in the future, otherwise, I will never take you out of this cave."
The old man was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so wary and to not trust him at all.
"You brat, I've reasoned with you, and you don't take me seriously!"
The old man gave him an exasperated look. "To tell you the truth, I am not an ordinary person. If it were in the past, anyone who dared to be so presumptuous would have long since been turned into a bloody pulp!"
"You just said, 'if it were in the past'!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Things are very different now. If you're unwilling, I can just leave you behind. Then you will disappear, and no one will be able to stop me!"
The old man's face turned ashen. He never expected Lu Fan to speak like this, which made him even more helpless.
"Fine, you brat want me to swear, I'll swear!"
The old man nodded slightly and said, "I, Hong Meng, hereby swear! If I ever harbor murderous intent towards this young brother before me, may I suffer eternal damnation and be struck by lightning!"
"That's more like it!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "Don't worry, since you are loyal to me now, once my strength grows, I will not treat you poorly. At the very least, I will help you recover your physical body."
Hearing these words, the old man was filled with excitement. He longed more than words could say to regain his true form, only then could he seek revenge.
Lu Fan put away the Tai Xu Sword and stepped out of the cave. He had stayed in the cave for a long time, and he figured everyone had already gone outside.
As expected, when Lu Fan emerged from the cave, he saw Han Feng and the others, along with an elder standing beside them, who looked like an immortal, seemingly not an ordinary person.
"With 50 spirit pearls gathered, you can all successfully join the North Sea Academy!"
Instructor Wan Hai announced, "However, once you enter the academy, do not be too arrogant. Those who can enter the academy are all extraordinary individuals. As new students, you should also be low-key!"
"Don't worry, instructor, we will definitely be low-key!"
Li Ziming smiled, revealing a hint of arrogance. He was the young master of the Li family from Yunzhou. Once he arrived at the academy, as long as he announced his family name, no one would dare to trouble him; they would even revere him.
This was the rule of this world: the strong preyed on the weak, and the weak gravitated towards the strong.
Throughout Yunzhou, the Li family was a colossal power, not to be offended by ordinary people.
Not long after, everyone followed Instructor Wan Hai to a mountain range. At the end of the mountain range stood numerous palaces, appearing like a mirage.
"The North Sea Academy is just ahead!"
Instructor Wan Hai said, "As long as you pass through the North Sea's backyard, you can successfully reach the North Sea Academy!"
"Instructor Wan Hai, what do you mean by that?"
Chu Ting asked in surprise, "Why is this place called the backyard?"
"Because this is the backyard of the North Sea Academy, filled with many demonic beasts. Only by successfully returning to the North Sea Academy can you truly become a student of the North Sea Academy!" Instructor Wan Hai smiled. "As for all escorts, they are not allowed to enter!"
After saying this, Instructor Wan Hai vanished without a trace, his speed appearing extremely peculiar.
The fifty people present looked at the scene before them, unsure of what to do. In fact, some of them had already heard that the North Sea Academy kept a group of demonic beasts, and they were terrifying to the extreme. They hadn't expected that to enter the North Sea Academy, they would also have to pass through this group of demonic beasts. Su Dan Novel Network
"Let's go together, this way we won't be afraid of being surrounded by demonic beasts!" a man exclaimed. "As long as we can enter the North Sea Academy, we will have succeeded."
"I think it's better not to. Going together makes us too big a target and will attract the attention of the demonic beasts!"
Li Ziming smiled faintly. "It's better to form teams. Three to two-person teams would be most suitable!"
Upon hearing this, the others nodded in agreement, finding Li Ziming's words quite reasonable.
In such a situation, forming teams was the most suitable approach. If they entered as a large group, it would surely provoke the demonic beasts, and by then, they would be powerless to change their fate.
Everyone began looking for companions. Li Ziming looked at Chu Ting, "Let's be a team, this way our lives will be guaranteed!"
"I don't want to be on a team with you!"
Chu Ting shook her head and looked at Lu Fan, "Let's be a team!"
Lu Fan felt a little awkward. Chu Ting's words were tantamount to slapping Li Ziming in the face, thus offending him.
Seeing this scene, Li Ziming's expression turned grim, and he stared intently at Lu Fan, feeling quite displeased with him.
No matter what, in his eyes, Chu Ting was his woman, and no one was allowed to touch her.