"Since you dare not touch them, your ultimate target must be me!" Lu Fan revealed a smile. "The Half-Emperor of the Ouyang family, I wonder how strong he is!"
"Truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. You kid are the boldest I've ever seen, to still dare to be so arrogant in front of a Half-Emperor."
The Ouyang family head said coldly, "Today, I shall see how you, kid, can escape my grasp!"
As his voice fell, the Ouyang family head lunged towards Lu Fan, showing no restraint. In his eyes, Lu Fan was already a corpse, which was why he was so unreserved.
Sensing the sharp gust of wind, a cold glint flashed in Lu Fan's eyes, accompanied by an imposing aura. It seemed that in his eyes, even facing the Ouyang family head, there was no trace of apprehension.
Boom…
With successive roars, Lu Fan's figure was continuously forced back. Only now did he realize that the Ouyang family head's strength was far superior to his, and utterly beyond his ability to contend with.
Meanwhile, the Ouyang family head sneered, "I thought you kid were quite formidable! It seems you're nothing special. I'm curious how long you can last!"
"Don't worry, with your skills, you probably can't kill me!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly, yet his words carried a powerful assertiveness, unreserved in their implication.
The Ouyang family head was instantly enraged. As a Half-Emperor level expert, he was an incredibly formidable existence. Great Sages were utterly insignificant before him. Lu Fan's remark greatly displeased him.
In that instant, the Ouyang family head attacked Lu Fan again, carrying a terrifying aura. With every step he took, he seemed to wield the power of the Great Dao, appearing exceptionally fearsome.
Lu Fan, however, remained remarkably calm, as if accustomed to it, his expression nonchalant.
"Uncle, this fellow knows the 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones' technique. Be careful not to let him escape!" Chen Jianbei's voice rang out. "It's possible that the one fighting you now isn't his true body, but perhaps a clone!"
"A clone?"
The Ouyang family head frowned. "Can a clone hold its own against me for several exchanges? Are you sure he possesses such a skill?"
"I don't know where he learned this ability, but one thing is certain: 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones' is extraordinary. Uncle, you must be careful!" Chen Jianbei reiterated.
The Ouyang family head, however, paid it no mind. In his eyes, he didn't consider Lu Fan a serious threat, or rather, he believed capturing Lu Fan would be no difficult feat.
Just as he prepared to strike again, Lu Fan's figure gradually became ethereal, appearing quite peculiar.
"It truly is 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones'. This kid has already fled!" Chen Jianbei shouted, his heart filled with dissatisfaction. Lu Fan owed their Chen family so many lives, and he had always desired Lu Fan's demise. He hadn't expected that even with his uncle's intervention, they still couldn't capture him.
"This kid indeed has some tricks up his sleeve!"
The Ouyang family head's eyes held a chilling killing intent. "However, no one I set out to deal with has ever escaped my grasp. Today, I shall see where he can run to!"
With that, the Ouyang family head pursued in a certain direction, seemingly sensing Lu Fan's aura.
Meanwhile, Chen Jianbei felt a sense of helplessness. Lu Fan was so cunning that he doubted the Ouyang family head could truly apprehend him.
Concurrently, the elders of the Chen family addressed Chen Jianbei, "Young Master, this matter ultimately concerns our Chen family. Why don't we take action ourselves, to properly console the Patriarch's soul in heaven?"
"What do you know! Do you think he's just an ordinary Great Sage?" Chen Jianbei said coldly. "To be able to escape from a Half-Emperor without showing any concern, how many of you could achieve that?"
The elders exchanged glances, their faces instantly turning ashen. Spoken to like that by Chen Jianbei, they immediately realized that, just as Chen Jianbei had said, this matter was beyond their control. What they could do was rely on others to act against Lu Fan. Only then would their Chen family have any hope of revenge.
"If you truly wish for revenge, I can grant you an opportunity!"
Just as they were conversing, a faint voice resounded. They looked deeply, a sense of unease growing within them. Naturally, they hadn't expected Lu Fan's voice to emerge from behind them, appearing as if he were a phantom.
"You didn't leave!" Chen Jianbei narrowed his eyes. "I truly didn't expect you to be this audacious!"
"With a Half-Emperor, killing me is likely impossible," Lu Fan shrugged. "Unless it's a true Emperor-level expert. Therefore, your Chen family's revenge is ultimately unattainable."
"Why are you saying all this?" Chen Jianbei's tone turned cold. "Your sudden appearance, could it be to deal with me?"
"It seems you're not entirely foolish!" Lu Fan nodded with satisfaction, his expression laced with a knowing amusement.
Chen Jianbei's eyes, however, became sharp. "You are the most arrogant person I've ever met, and so reckless. To use the 'luring the tiger away from its mountain' stratagem to deal with me, truly remarkable!"
"No choice, your uncle is that powerful!" Lu Fan shrugged. "However, today you may very well be buried here. You can't blame me for that!"
"That remains to be seen if you have the ability!" the Chen family elders said coldly, a palpable aura emanating from them. They were all Great Sage level experts themselves, and it seemed improbable to them that their strength wouldn't be sufficient to subdue Lu Fan.
Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Chen Jianbei also instantly signaled for the Chen family experts to act. However, he was keenly aware that with the Chen family's meager resources, they were utterly incapable of stopping Lu Fan.
As the Chen family's experts engaged, Chen Jianbei's figure retreated towards the rear, intending to slip away secretly and let the Chen family members delay Lu Fan, thereby preserving a sliver of hope for his own survival.
Otherwise, they would all likely perish here. This was something he most wished to avoid, as the matter was far from trivial. If not handled properly, he too would undoubtedly die.
In the blink of an eye, within the dense forest, sword light and blade shadows flashed. The Chen family suffered heavy casualties, and even Great Sage level powerhouses proved useless.
Gazing upon the ground strewn with corpses, Lu Fan showed no concern, as if everything had unfolded precisely as he had planned.
Chen Jianbei, however, was in a state of panic, fleeing towards Tianhai City. He knew that once he entered Tianhai City, Lu Fan would be unable to deal with him, especially with his uncle still pursuing Lu Fan.
"I truly never imagined you were a coward who clung to life!" Lu Fan's indifferent voice echoed as his figure blocked Chen Jianbei's path, a perfect smile gracing his lips.
Upon seeing Lu Fan, Chen Jianbei's face instantly turned ashen. "What exactly do you want!"