“Fear not, for with me here today, no one will dare lay a hand on you!”
Shangqing Zhenren waved his hand, his expression even more serene, as if everything was within his control.
“Old man, aren’t you speaking a bit too boldly?”
Lu Fan shrugged and said, “Do you truly believe you can protect them?”
In response, Shangqing Zhenren smiled faintly, “As long as it is something I intend to manage, no one can stop me!”
“Such an arrogant claim!”
Zhao Xiaotian’s eyes turned icy, filled with a killing intent.
Shangqing Zhenren narrowed his eyes, his aura exceptionally imposing.
Lu Fan and the others, ignorant of heaven and earth, dared to oppose him, so he naturally would not let it slide.
“I suggest you all refrain from overestimating yourselves. This is Shangqing Zhenren, not someone you can afford to offend!”
The leading man sneered, feeling rather smug, for in his eyes, he was assuredly out of harm’s way today.
Zhao Xiaotian smiled faintly, not taking it to heart, and directly stepped forward, reaching out towards Shangqing Zhenren.
Shangqing Zhenren had not paid him much mind initially, but when Zhao Xiaotian’s aura surged forward, his heart jolted.
“What is happening?”
Shangqing Zhenren’s expression changed drastically, filled with disbelief.
Within the entire Imperial Dragon Dynasty, he had never felt such a powerful aura, nor had such a presence been felt even in the Ziwei Domain.
Boom…
Shangqing Zhenren was sent flying, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
The leading man, upon witnessing this, was utterly dumbfounded.
This was Shangqing Zhenren of the Imperial Dragon Dynasty, and he had just been sent flying like this, which was truly unbelievable.
“So, he is a Saint!”
Zhao Xiaotian murmured, “In this Ziwei Domain, those who can become Saints are likely no ordinary individuals!”
“I am a Saint, how were you able to achieve this?”
Shangqing Zhenren asked incredulously, looking at Zhao Xiaotian.
“Saints in the Ziwei Domain might be considered powerhouses, but before us, they are nothing more than ants!”
Zhao Xiaotian sneered, radiating an aura that suggested Saints were insignificant in his eyes.
Shangqing Zhenren trembled at these words, finding them quite unbelievable. He had clearly not expected Zhao Xiaotian to speak in such a manner, leaving him utterly bewildered.
Under normal circumstances, becoming a Saint in the Ziwei Domain was surely the mark of a formidable existence, yet in Zhao Xiaotian’s words, it seemed they were mere ants.
“Enough. Since you insist on intervening for them, then you shall bear the ensuing wrath!”
Lu Fan’s gaze was indifferent, carrying a killing intent as he stepped towards Shangqing Shengren.
“It is all my ignorance, I have committed a grave mistake. I implore you, senior, to spare my life!”
Shangqing Zhenren knelt on the ground, his eyes filled with sincerity, not daring to show any disrespect.
The leading man, witnessing this, grew flustered. He had clearly not anticipated that even Shangqing Zhenren would grovel so submissively.
“Perhaps we should spare him?”
Zhao Xiaotian suggested, “I think this old man is quite pitiful!”
“No matter.”
Lu Fan shrugged. “We have just arrived in the Ziwei Domain and are not very familiar with it. Why don’t we take him in?”
“That’s a good idea!”
Zhao Xiaotian nodded, then looked at Shangqing Zhenren, “It’s not impossible to spare your life!”
“Thank you, both lords!”
Shangqing Zhenren quickly expressed his gratitude, not daring to delay.
To cultivate to the Saint realm was no easy feat. To be extinguished now would be a complete waste of his efforts.
“I haven’t finished speaking yet!”
Zhao Xiaotian added, “I can spare your life, but you must follow us!”
“It is our honor to follow the lords!”
Shangqing Zhenren said repeatedly, a hint of joy in his voice.
Lu Fan and the other were clearly extraordinary. Following them would undoubtedly allow him to learn much more.
This way, his arduous journey would not have been in vain.
However, in a sudden turn of events, Lu Fan struck and killed the leading man.
There was no need to concern oneself with someone like him.
Shangqing Zhenren, seeing this scene, felt a pang of helplessness.
He had actually acted earlier wanting to show off before the group of men, but he had never expected such an outcome.
“From now on, you shall follow me,” Lu Fan stated. “But in the future, if you lack the strength, do not put on a display of your meager abilities; it only leads to embarrassment.”
“You are right, my lord!”
Shangqing Zhenren nodded quickly, a pleased expression on his face. Lu Fan’s words clearly indicated that he considered him one of their own.
As they were conversing, a loud sound suddenly echoed from not far away from Qianlong Town.
Everyone looked around, utterly clueless as to what had happened, their curiosity piqued.
“The power of Heaven and Earth Laws!” Lu Fan’s eyes gleamed, as he looked towards the front.
“How can there be such a powerful force?”
Shangqing Zhenren was also curious but dared not act rashly.
Now that he followed Lu Fan, he naturally had to heed Lu Fan’s commands.
In that instant, Lu Fan vanished from his spot and appeared in a mountain valley.
Many experts had already gathered in the valley, feeling quite surprised and wondering what had occurred.
At the very center of the valley, an ancient stone tablet stood erect, exuding an extremely ancient aura. In fact, anyone who approached would be blocked by the stone tablet, unable to get any closer.
“This stone tablet must be a treasure! How could it appear here?”
Many people spoke out, their words showing no restraint, especially regarding the stone tablet, for which they held an undeniable desire.
“It is indeed a treasure!”
Many observed it, their expressions growing more serious, and they were quite interested in the stone tablet.
Lu Fan stood to the side, quietly observing. He could sense the power of Heaven and Earth Laws within the stone tablet, which left him quite perplexed.
“My lord, does this stone tablet have any special significance?”
Shangqing Zhenren walked over, feeling rather astonished and curious about what lay within the stone tablet.
“If my guess is correct, this stone tablet was likely left behind by a deity!” Lu Fan stated directly. “Otherwise, it would be impossible for it to contain the power of Heaven and Earth Laws!”
At these words, everyone present was stunned. If it were truly left by a deity, then it would be terrifying indeed.
After all, throughout the entire Ziwei Domain, there had never been any mention of god-like beings. All of it was mere legend. If even legends could become reality, it would surely catch people off guard.
“My lord travels across the myriad realms precisely to collect the power of laws!” Zhao Xiaotian commented. “I did not expect to encounter it so soon!”
“When we arrived, I sensed that the area near Qianlong Town was extraordinary, and it appears that is indeed the case!”
Lu Fan smiled slightly, and with a mere lift of his hand, he seized the aura within the stone tablet, absorbing all of the Heaven and Earth Laws.
Upon witnessing this scene, everyone present stirred slightly and turned their gazes towards Lu Fan.