"This aura is so familiar!" Lin Ke exclaimed, "Do you all feel it?"
"Indeed, it's very familiar!" Lu Fan nodded solemnly, "It should be someone from the Ghost Hall!"
At these words, everyone trembled. If they were indeed from the Ghost Hall, they would be in grave danger. After all, if the Ghost Hall decided to make a move, they would never send ordinary individuals.
In the blink of an eye, four figures appeared before Lu Fan and the others. These four were the Three Ghost Saints and Meng Po, exuding an oppressive aura that sent chills down their spines.
"Where are you four little brats heading?" Meng Po narrowed her eyes, looking towards Lu Fan and the group, exuding considerable power and a murderous intent in her gaze.
"I truly didn't expect the people from the Ghost Hall to be so perceptive. We barely made a move and you already detected us!" Lu Fan spoke, "And so many of you have come at once. It seems you were well-prepared!"
"The Ghost Hall has eyes and ears everywhere; it's not difficult to know your whereabouts!" the Three Ghost Saints said coldly, "You cannot escape today. You might as well surrender, to avoid suffering physical pain."
"Look at what you're saying. We haven't survived this long by surrendering!" Long Yi smiled faintly, "However, the Ghost Hall has certainly paid a heavy price this time, sending all four of you together."
"Four swords combined, infinite power!" the three ghosts declared. "I suffered a loss last time; I won't fall for your tricks again!"
"Since that's the case, why waste more words!" Ye Shisan said with a cold expression, "Why don't we spar and see what capabilities you possess!"
"The four of you working together can at most reach the Battle Saint realm!" Meng Po chuckled lightly, "Do you truly intend to fight?"
"Our very existence is for battle!" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, yet he exuded a surging aura, his gaze fixed directly on Meng Po.
"These few young fellows don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. It seems we need to teach them a lesson!" The three Ghost Saints sneered, their disdain evident. While it might be difficult for one of them to deal with Lu Fan and the others alone, with the four of them, Battle Saints, present—the core strength of the Ghost Hall—it would be utterly ridiculous if they couldn't subdue Lu Fan and the others.
As they were conversing, Lu Fan and the others stepped forward, carrying a strong gust of wind. Their divine swords converged sharply, and a powerful energy sphere manifested, hurtling towards Meng Po and the other three. Meng Po did not hesitate. The four of them attacked simultaneously, charging towards the evolving dragon, showing no mercy. The internal energy dragon unleashed by Lu Fan and the others was not to be underestimated, and they dared not delay.
Boom...
A massive collision echoed through the mountain range. The figures of all involved were sent reeling back. Lu Fan and the others coughed up blood, their faces paling. After the fierce exchange, they realized the true disparity. The attacks of four Battle Saint-level experts were simply beyond their capacity to withstand, otherwise, they wouldn't have ended up in this state.
"I never imagined we would be defeated at the final step!" Ye Shisan spat blood, his face extremely grim. He carried the mission of the Ye clan, yet he never expected things to reach this point.
"I told you not to overexert yourselves, but you wouldn't listen!" the Great Ghost Saint shook his head, "The final outcome is your own doing."
Lu Fan and the others remained silent. They knew they were still too weak to contend with true powerhouses. Before the four Battle Saints, they were even more vulnerable. Even with the divine swords in hand, their current strength was insufficient to unleash their full potential.
"Don't waste your words with them. Complete the mission and return to the Ghost Hall!" Meng Po said, "The Hall Master is still awaiting our answer!"
The Three Ghost Saints exchanged glances and then instantly lunged towards Lu Fan and the few others, their eyes filled with coldness. Lu Fan and the others fell into despair. Facing the four Battle Saint powerhouses, they had the will to resist, but perhaps no power to turn the tide. Su Dan Novel Network.
"This is within the Shen family's territory. The Ghost Hall is so audacious. Do they not take the Shen family seriously at all?" A hoarse voice sounded. An elder appeared, striding forward, radiating a powerful aura that inspired vigilance.
"Patriarch of the Shen clan, Shen Batian!" Meng Po's expression shifted. He had never imagined that Shen Batian would appear so promptly, catching them completely off guard.
"May you be well!" Shen Batian cupped his fists. "Please, all of you, return. If you truly engage in combat, you will be the ones to suffer!"
"That may not be the case!" the Great Ghost sneered. "Patriarch Shen may not be an ordinary person, but we are not to be trifled with either. If the Shen family insists on opposing the Ghost Hall, we will never let you succeed!"
"The Shen family has always maintained neutrality and does not provoke anyone!" Shen Batian said coldly. "However, if someone wishes to cause trouble at the Shen family's doorstep, I, an old man, will not stand idly by!"
"Shen Batian, you should be well aware that if the Hall Master were to emerge from seclusion, neither you nor those old fellows from the Ye clan would be a match for him!" Meng Po sneered. "As for these young ones, even with the protection of divine swords, they probably won't stir up much of a storm."
"Naturally, I am aware of that!" Shen Batian stated coldly. "I don't need others to point it out to me. But within the territory of my Shen family, if the ancient clan members are killed, how can I escape responsibility!"
The Three Ghost Saints frowned. They naturally didn't believe Shen Batian's words, but this was indeed Shen family territory, and engaging in combat here was rather inappropriate.
"We're leaving!" Meng Po declared. "This is the Shen family's territory, and it is inconvenient for us to act here!" After speaking, Meng Po glanced at Shen Batian again. "We are not acting, but that does not mean we fear the Shen family. It's simply that we do not wish to damage the relationship between the Shen family and the Ghost Hall!"
"I am naturally aware of that!" Shen Batian smiled faintly. "When you return, please convey my regards to the Ghost Hall Master!"
"Rest assured!" Meng Po nodded slightly and then led the group away. Lu Fan and the others, however, looked astonished. They couldn't understand what was happening, and the conversation left them utterly perplexed.
"Are you alright?" Shen Batian turned around. "This is Shen family territory. Fortunately, you entered in time; otherwise, it would have been troublesome!"
"Patriarch Shen, I don't quite understand what they were saying just now," Lu Fan spoke, a frown on his brow.
"This is not the place to talk. Everyone, please follow me into the palace!" Shen Batian chuckled lightly and then strode towards the depths of Flame Mountain. Other Shen family experts also followed, not daring to delay.
As Lu Fan and the others walked, they felt increasingly hot. However, upon reaching the depths of Flame Mountain, they could feel a cool breeze, which was quite refreshing. Shortly thereafter, they arrived at the Shen clan. The Shen clan's palaces possessed an extraordinary aura, even Ye Shisan marveled at it. He never knew the Shen clan could be so grand.