“Naturally, to kill you!” Lu Fan said, shrugging. “This is your destiny, do you intend to defy fate?”
“I don’t believe in fate, but you’re too audacious. My uncle is hunting you, yet you’re hunting me. Do you not want to live?” Chen Jianbei said coldly.
“I told you before, your uncle cannot kill me, so don’t harbor any hope!” Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. “However, you will surely die today! This is also your destiny.”
“You killed my Chen family members and now you’re after me!” Chen Jianbei said sternly. “Are you not too arrogant?”
“I’m truly sorry, that’s just how I am, so I must cut off all weeds and eradicate the roots.”
Lu Fan shrugged, exuding a cold killing intent. Since he intended to make a move, he would not hold back at all, as this was Lu Fan’s usual style.
Following Lu Fan’s words, Chen Jianbei’s eyes were filled with dissatisfaction, and he was deeply affected. He had not expected Lu Fan to be like this.
Chen Jianbei’s only thought now was to escape, otherwise, he would likely die a terrible death. He saw this matter quite clearly.
Unfortunately, just as he was preparing to flee, Lu Fan had already drawn his sword. Before he could truly make a move, he had already died under Lu Fan’s sword, looking so peaceful.
After finishing all this, Lu Fan’s figure gradually retreated, but his face was somewhat pale, and he even spat out a mouthful of blood, because his Dao body had been destroyed. This meant that his other Dao body had been killed by the Ouyang family head.
In a dense forest, watching the gradually disappearing Dao body, the Ouyang family head’s face turned ashen. He never expected that the person he killed this time was still not Lu Fan’s true form, which drove him to distraction.
“Patriarch, this is bad, the Chen family members have been wiped out!”
At this moment, other experts from the Ouyang family ran over, their faces looking unsightly. They did not expect that Lu Fan had used a diversionary tactic, deliberately luring them away and then attacking the Chen family members.
“A good strategy, indeed!”
The Ouyang family head narrowed his eyes. “Go investigate that brat’s whereabouts. I will flay him alive! How dare he be so arrogant in front of me, truly not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth!”
Facing these words, everyone present had mixed feelings. Lu Fan was right here, yet he had still managed to escape. It was likely that even if they found him, they might not be able to do anything to Lu Fan. This was the general trend.
Meanwhile, not far from the Heavenly Soldier Manor, Ling’er and Zhao Xue stopped, their hearts filled with worry. They had escaped from control, and they did not know if Lu Fan was in danger.
“It’s all your fault. I told you I wanted to share life and death with Xiao Fan. Why did you have to drag me away!” Ling’er blamed. “If anything really happens to him, I will definitely follow him!”
“If we had stayed there, we would have only become a burden to him!” Zhao Xue said directly. “Besides, with his capabilities, he might not get into trouble!”
“You’re not worried at all!”
Ling’er rolled her eyes, feeling even more displeased. Zhao Xue did not say much more. She was too lazy to argue with Ling’er, especially since this was not the time for arguments. If it caused unnecessary trouble, wouldn't it be a loss?
“You don’t need to worry, I’m fine!”
At this moment, Lu Fan’s voice rang out, and he stepped forward, appearing as if nothing had happened.
“Lu Fan!”
Ling’er’s face lit up with joy, and she quickly stepped forward to embrace him, her eyes filled with happiness. The anxiety that had been hanging in her heart was finally put to rest.
“I knew you would be fine. Being able to kill a peak Great Saint, a Half-Emperor level might not be able to trouble you,” Zhao Xue said with a smile.
“You know me quite well!” Lu Fan shrugged, but at that moment, he coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face becoming even paler.
“What’s wrong?” Ling’er quickly asked. “I don’t see any injuries on you, so how can you be so badly hurt?”
“If it wasn’t for killing Chen Jianbei, my Dao body wouldn’t have been damaged!” Lu Fan waved his hand. “But it’s fine. Chen Jianbei is dead, and I’ve settled one matter in my heart.”
“Chen Jianbei is dead?” Ling’er was somewhat incredulous. Lu Fan was being hunted, yet he had managed to kill his pursuer. This was somewhat unexpected.
“You are too reckless!” Zhao Xue shook her head. “Although you don’t fear a Half-Emperor, acting like this is still not appropriate!”
Lu Fan smiled but said nothing further.
Not long after, they arrived outside the Heavenly Soldier Manor. The Heavenly Soldier Manor was home to many powerful individuals. Those with weaker strength were called Heavenly Soldiers, while those with formidable strength were called Heavenly Generals. If one could reach the Martial Emperor level, they could be enfeoffed with a city.
Therefore, everyone who entered the Heavenly Soldier Manor hoped to continuously improve themselves to gain more benefits.
However, entering the Heavenly Soldier Manor also required certain qualifications. If one could not pass the assessment, they wouldn’t even have the qualification to enter.
“What are you guys doing here?”
Outside the gates of the Heavenly Soldier Manor, several disciples asked, with confusion.
“We want to enter the Heavenly Soldier Manor!” Lu Fan said directly, without courtesy.
The few men exchanged glances before saying, “To enter the Heavenly Soldier Manor, you need to pass the Immortal Stone test. If you meet the standard, you can become a Heavenly Soldier of the Heavenly Soldier Manor. If you don’t meet the standard, just go back!”
“We naturally know that!” Zhao Xue nodded. “Please lead the way!”
The few Heavenly Soldiers did not hesitate and directly led Lu Fan and the others to the Immortal Stone testing area. At the testing site, many people were already queuing up, but many had no talent at all, thus unable to enter the Heavenly Soldier Manor.
Many people felt regret and resentment. If they could enter the Heavenly Soldier Manor, their strength might greatly increase in the future, but unfortunately, they simply did not have the qualifications. This was the most cruel thing for them.
Beside the Immortal Stone stood an old man with white hair, who looked emaciated, with a faint gleam in his eyes.
Many people were tested today, but only a handful could enter the Heavenly Soldier Manor, which greatly disappointed him.
Throughout the Heavenly Realm, although there were many experts who ascended from the lower realms, unfortunately, their immortal roots were too poor, making it ultimately difficult to pass the test.
“I’ll try!” Ling’er gritted her teeth and walked towards the Immortal Stone, her eyes becoming somewhat flustered. If she couldn’t pass the test, it would mean she couldn’t join the Heavenly Soldier Manor. If that happened, her hope of confronting the Bai family would be in vain.
Thinking of this, Ling’er gritted her teeth, not daring to slack off in the slightest. She stepped towards the Immortal Stone, and spiritual energy surged from her hands, emitting a continuous stream of spiritual energy.