“If you spout nonsense again, I’ll rip your mouth apart!”
The words carried a chilling intent.
Jianying immediately fell silent, no longer daring to speak carelessly.
On the summit of White Cloud Peak, the Han family head steadied himself and cupped his fists towards Lu Fan, "Thank you, sir, for the rescue!"
"Patriarch Han, there's no need for pleasantries!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, his expression growing even more indifferent.
"This young brother's skills are remarkable. Why not have a battle?" Ren Tianxing looked at Lu Fan, "Since you've ascended White Cloud Peak, why descend again?"
"You?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "You're not qualified to make me move!"
Ren Tianxing's face twitched. He was a Heavenly Ranking Grandmaster, a formidable expert. To be so utterly disregarded by someone like this.
Within White Cloud Peak, many martial arts experts buzzed with discussion. Lu Fan's words struck them deeply, some even becoming fervent.
To speak to a Heavenly Ranking Grandmaster in such a manner was utterly exhilarating.
Though Lu Fan was renowned, many present had never seen him before, and Ren Tianxing was one of them.
"Whether you're qualified or not, won't we know after trying?"
Ren Tianxing's expression turned cold as he lunged towards Lu Fan. Having been so insulted in front of everyone, how could he let Lu Fan leave so easily?
"Master, be careful!" Han Qiushui shouted. However, the Han family head wasn't worried; he had already left White Cloud Peak. To fight Lu Fan now would be courting death.
Unfortunately, Lu Fan didn't even turn his head. With a single stomp of his foot, an invisible internal force surged forth, sweeping towards Ren Tianxing.
Boom...
A massive impact sound echoed. Ren Tianxing was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale.
"This..."
"What's happening?"
"He didn't even turn his head. Isn't that going too far?"
"Heavens, he repelled a Heavenly Ranking expert with a single kick!"
Exclamations of surprise filled the sky. Everyone looked at Lu Fan in disbelief, their admiration growing.
Yang Xingtian also looked embarrassed. As the City Lord of Zhongzhou and a Grandmaster of Great Accomplishment, Lu Fan was someone he dared not provoke. This Ren Tianxing was truly clueless, daring to challenge Lu Fan.
"It's over before it even began,"
Jianying said with a bitter smile, "He's just that monstrous, it's quite disheartening!"
Han Bing's eyes flickered. She greatly approved of Lu Fan's methods.
To deal with a Heavenly Ranking Grandmaster with a single kick, such strength placed him among the top experts in the Dragon Group, even in the Dragon Nation.
"You all don't know yet! That gentleman is Lord Lu of Jiangnan!"
"He became a young Grandmaster at such a tender age and has overpowered many. If he were to act today, he would undoubtedly be number one on the Martial Arts Heavenly Ranking!"
"So it's Lord Lu of Jiangnan. No wonder he's so young yet so formidable. It truly is astonishing!"
Conversations continued, and people whispered to each other, looking at Lu Fan with even more envy.
At such a young age, to possess such fortune.
Ren Tianxing, heavily injured, could only leave White Cloud Peak. His departure immediately drew the attention of many Grandmasters.
They had come to this place perhaps not to contend for the Heavenly Ranking, but more to spar with other Grandmasters.
They knew very well that becoming a Heavenly Ranking expert was no easy feat.
"I am not talented, I am Gu Long of the Gu family!" Gu Long stepped forward, cupping his fists towards everyone, "Are there any seniors willing to spar with me?"
"The Gu family? Is that the Gu family of Zhongzhou?"
"I heard that the younger generation of the Gu family has produced two Grandmasters, one of whom is Lord Lu's disciple. Truly remarkable!"
Within White Cloud Peak, discussions continued, and everyone watched with keen interest.
After a series of battles, Gu Long held his own against the older generation of Grandmasters and successively defeated several seniors, causing quite a stir.
Gu Long had broken through in the Outer Domain Battlefield, and his strength was naturally more formidable against ordinary Grandmasters.
"This old man will have a go at the young friend!"
An old man chuckled and arrived at the summit of White Cloud Peak with uncanny speed.
"Who are you?" Gu Long frowned. The old man's aura made him feel quite wary.
"Little Dragon, be careful!" the Gu family head warned, "This person is no ordinary individual!"
The Gu family head's expression was grave. He could clearly sense the powerful aura of the masked old man, an aura that even made him feel fear.
Gu Long nodded slightly and looked at the black-clothed elder, "Senior, please proceed!"
As soon as Gu Long finished speaking, a gust of wind flashed, and his body slammed heavily onto the ground, knocking him unconscious.
"Big Brother!" Gu Wen exclaimed in shock and rushed forward.
The Gu family head's face turned ashen, and everyone else was astonished.
What kind of skill was this? To slap away a young Grandmaster with such force. This was completely different from Lu Fan's earlier display.
"I shall seek your guidance!"
Gu Wen shouted, about to step onto White Cloud Mountain Peak, but he was stopped by the Gu family head, "Don't be rash, retreat!"
Gu Wen's face turned grim, but he ultimately had to step back. He knew that with his own strength, suppressing the black-clothed old man was simply impossible.
"Senior is a master. Was it a bit too harsh to act just now?"
The Gu family head spoke coldly, "Who are you, senior, and why do you dare not show your true face?"
"The Martial Arts Competition is about strength. As for one's appearance, it seems to be of little importance!"
The black-clothed old man sneered, "Patriarch Gu, are you perhaps seeking a challenge?"
"That is precisely my intention!"
The Gu family head's expression turned cold as he took a step forward, exuding a powerful aura. In an instant, he arrived at the summit of White Cloud Peak.
"What a powerful presence! Is this what a Grandmaster of Great Accomplishment is like?"
Everyone present exclaimed, their expressions filled with awe. The Gu family of Zhongzhou had always had a good reputation in the martial arts world. Seeing this now, they were truly extraordinary.
"Make your move!"
The black-clothed man's voice was hoarse, sending shivers down the spines of everyone present.
Lu Fan also frowned, "Who exactly is this person!"
"Lord Lu, Patriarch Gu is making his move. How many chances do you think he has?" the Han family head asked.
"One percent!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "The black-clothed elder's aura is not weak!"
"One percent?"
Han Qiushui was aghast, and Gu Wen was somewhat stunned. He knew his grandfather's strength best. If even the Gu family head only had a one percent chance, then it was likely that no one else present could suppress the black-clothed elder.
As the Gu family head made his move, the black-clothed elder also moved instantly. In just three moves, the Gu family head was sent flying.
Pfft...
A mouthful of blood spurted out. The Gu family head's face turned pale, and he was rendered powerless to continue fighting, his body trembling.
"Three moves. It only took three moves to heavily injure a Grandmaster of Great Accomplishment!"
The martial artists were shocked, looking at the black-clothed man with astonishment. Such a feat was simply unbelievable.
"This person's methods are bizarre!" the Gu family head said weakly, "His foundation is extremely deep!"
"Grandfather, don't speak for now. Sit down and meditate to recover!" Gu Wen reminded him.
"The esteemed Gu family is also just so-so!" The black-clothed old man narrowed his eyes, "Are there any others?"
The numerous martial arts experts were silent. The Gu family head was powerful, having been a Heavenly Ranking expert in the past. Now, at the hands of the black-clothed elder, he was utterly outmatched, demonstrating the old man's immense strength.
"What's going on?"
Someone within White Cloud Peak secretly questioned, "Who is this person? Why have I never seen him before?"
"I don't know. He might be someone from a reclusive sect!" Beidou said, "After all, his methods are so extraordinary!"