"If you were truly afraid, you wouldn't have agreed to the challenge."
The young man stood on the water, his words arrogant. "Even if you don't dare to fight today, I will surely take your life another day. Daring to oppose the Ghost Gate is a guaranteed path to death!"
As these words were spoken, by the West Lake, the expressions of the crowd on the shore changed. Lord Lu represented Qingzhou, and if he truly dared not fight, wouldn't that make them a laughingstock?
With this thought, many people tensed up, some even looking forward to Lu Fan coming to West Lake to fight.
"I was delayed a bit on the way, I didn't expect you to be so impatient!"
Just as everyone was doubting, a laugh rang out. Lu Fan stepped forward, walking on the water as if it were solid ground.
"He can indeed scale walls and walk on water!"
The people of Qingzhou exclaimed in unison. They had never seen such a technique before, yet they never expected Qingzhou to produce such a capable individual.
Looking at Lu Fan's figure, Gui Jianchou, standing in the center of West Lake, also frowned. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to actually appear, and his displayed strength was not as low as he had imagined.
"I can't see, why can't I see!" Xiao Qi said anxiously. "What does Lord Lu look like?"
"I can't see either!" Lin Ke shook his head helplessly. "Is it too far? After all, it's still some distance from the center of the lake."
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Xiao Qi struggled, "The distance is already very close, are we blind?"
Even Gui Jianchou could see clearly. Yet, for some reason, every time he looked at Lu Fan's face, he only felt that Lu Fan's face was blurred, making it impossible to see clearly.
Lin Ke felt the same, his heart filled with surprise.
Only Lu Fan knew that he had used some secret method, making it impossible for those with low cultivation to see his appearance. This was for convenience in the future.
"Lord Lu of Qingzhou, I trust you are well!" Gui Jianchou cupped his fists. "To be able to kill my two junior brothers, your strength must be considerable! But opposing the Ghost Gate is your most foolish choice."
"I had no choice!" Lu Fan shrugged. "They wanted to die, so I could only fulfill their wish!"
"What an arrogant brat. Regardless of your strength, you will be buried by West Lake today," Gui Jianchou said coldly. "I am the chief disciple of the Ghost King, and the Ghost Gate will not be trespassed!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "What's the point of talking so much? Let's just fight. If you can hurt me today, I'll believe what you say."
"Seeking death!"
Gui Jianchou suddenly took out a long flute and began to play it slowly. The flute's melody contained powerful internal energy.
As the long flute's melody echoed, the waters of West Lake churned as if a tsunami was about to occur. Lu Fan, beneath the powerful waves, appeared ethereal.
On the shore of West Lake, Lin Ke clenched his fist tightly, his heart filled with worry. He had never imagined that this battle would be so perilous.
"The flute's melody contains internal energy!" Xiaobai Long exclaimed from the observation tower. "He's too cunning, that flute must have been tampered with."
"Trust in the Lord, nothing will happen!"
Han Yunhai spoke, "We must not fall into disarray either."
Xiaobai Long nodded solemnly, his gaze fixed on West Lake, not daring to say more.
In the center of the lake, regardless of the surging water, Lu Fan stood firm, not moving an inch. "If this is all the strength you possess, you will surely die today!"
Gui Jianchou, however, let out a cold laugh. "You underestimate the Ghost Gate, and you underestimate me!"
As Gui Jianchou finished speaking, the flute's melody became even more ethereal. With the continuous playing of the flute, the waters of West Lake surged again, reaching heights of over ten meters.
Around West Lake, the crowd retreated, their eyes filled with fear. They had never witnessed such power, such grand techniques, which truly instilled great terror.
Even the great figures on the observation tower stood up, looking towards the lake with expressions of awe.
"How can this be the power of mortals!" Boss Chu exclaimed in shock. "Is martial arts truly this terrifying?"
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Boss Chu swallowed, his expression filled with reverence.
Chen Pangzi and Old Man Zhao were no different. Though they were cunning in the business world, in the realm of martial arts, they felt like mere ants.
"The flute's melody contains internal energy, capable of unleashing such might. You are probably not far from Grandmasterhood," Lu Fan said, standing with his hands behind his back, looking at Gui Jianchou. "It's a shame the flute's melody isn't pure enough; you still haven't stepped into the Grandmaster realm."
"Even if I haven't reached the Grandmaster realm, it's enough to deal with you."
With a cold glint in his eyes, Gui Jianchou said indifferently, "If you kneel and beg for mercy now, I can spare your life, as long as you are willing to join the Ghost Gate!"
"And if I refuse?" Lu Fan shrugged. "How can you kill me today?"
"If you refuse, I will send you to the heavens," Gui Jianchou sneered. "I will play you 'Ambush from Ten Sides' so you can die with dignity!"
"'Ambush from Ten Sides'?" Lu Fan sneered. "Such a grand gesture, I'd like to hear it!"
"Then, as you wish!"
Gui Jianchou leaped into the air, playing his long flute fiercely. The melody of 'Ambush from Ten Sides' resounded across West Lake. As the flute's sound pierced the sky, the surging waters of West Lake danced to the rhythm, each surge carrying a murderous intent.
"The melody of 'Ambush from Ten Sides' is filled with a killing aura!"
On the shores of West Lake, many experts cried out in surprise. They felt as if they were present, experiencing the thrill of facing a powerful enemy. However, they dared not linger and retreated further back. The performance of 'Ambush from Ten Sides' made the entire lake resemble sharp swords, incredibly keen.
The water striking the rocks could directly slice through stone, instilling awe.
Facing such terrifying energy, Lu Fan stood on the water, slowly circulating a wave with his palm. This wave transformed into a massive barrier, shielding him. No matter how turbulent the melody became, it couldn't harm Lu Fan in the slightest.
Gui Jianchou frowned, continuing to play 'Ambush from Ten Sides'. Unfortunately, Lu Fan's protective barrier was impregnable. No matter how sharp the water, it couldn't penetrate it.
"Is this all the skill you have?" Gui Jianchou scoffed. "You're just evading battle!"
"If I make a move, your head will surely roll," Lu Fan said, standing with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent.