"While that is true, there are many grudges among martial artists. If they were to cause trouble with their martial arts, it would stir up quite a stir," Yang Xing Tian said seriously.
Lu Fan nodded slightly, he was well aware of some matters within the martial arts world.
After the birthday celebration ended and everyone left the Gu family, Old Master Gu was full of honor. Being congratulated by many influential figures in the martial arts world was a great honor for the Gu family.
Three days later, on Bai Yun Peak in Zhong Zhou, figures stood tall.
Bai Yun Peak pierced the clouds, reaching over two thousand meters high, known as the tallest mountain in Zhong Zhou and the venue for all martial arts tournaments.
"Is this Bai Yun Peak?" Han Qiu Shui exclaimed, "Why choose to hold the martial arts tournament here? If one were to slip and fall, wouldn't they be shattered to pieces!"
"This place is far from the city. Even with heaven-reaching abilities, it wouldn't threaten ordinary citizens!" The Han Family Head stated directly, "And this location is perfect for experts to spar!"
"Indeed, it's a good place!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, "Dare to fight on Bai Yun Peak, other than a Grandmaster, I doubt anyone else would dare to do so!"
The Gu Family Head and others also nodded. What Lu Fan said was true. This Bai Yun Peak, soaring into the clouds, was a place where ordinary martial artists would not dare to compete.
On the summit of Bai Yun Peak, the location of the decisive battle, an old man was already standing, seemingly awaiting challengers.
"Ninety-eighth on the Heavenly Rankings from the previous tournament, Ren Tian Xing!"
Several martial arts experts exclaimed. This person had entered the Heavenly Rankings three years ago, and now, occupying the summit of Bai Yun Mountain, he was likely aiming for an even higher position.
Many martial arts experts had arrived. Around Bai Yun Peak, there were also many people from the City Lord's Mansion. They came here not to participate in the martial arts tournament, but to prevent any unforeseen incidents.
"Fellow Daoists, it seems most of you have arrived. Who wishes to be the first to learn?" Ren Tian Xing cupped his fists and surveyed everyone.
As a seasoned expert on the Heavenly Rankings, he naturally possessed a certain deterrent force.
Many Grandmaster experts observed, but no one stepped forward. This was an expert on the Heavenly Rankings; dealing with him would not be simple.
"If one can defeat him, they will be ninety-eighth on the Heavenly Rankings!" an old man remarked, "This is a great opportunity!"
With these words, other Grandmasters became restless, especially those who had recently broken through to the Grandmaster realm and were eager to fight.
If one could enter the Martial Arts Heavenly Rankings, their family would undoubtedly receive immense honor in the future. This held significant meaning for martial arts families.
"This old man will face you!"
An old man stepped forward and ascended to the summit of Bai Yun Peak. He was already quite advanced in age, and today, even if he were to die here, he would not have any regrets.
Many of the onlookers instantly became interested, all looking towards the summit of Bai Yun Peak. This was the first battle of the martial arts tournament, and they would not miss it.
"Master, who do you think will win?" Han Qiu Shui asked.
"Although the latter appears to be of immortal bearing, he has only recently broken through to the Grandmaster realm and is no match for Ren Tian Xing!" Lu Fan stated directly, "If he didn't have some strength, how could he be an expert on the Heavenly Rankings!"
Han Qiu Shui quickly nodded, he found Lu Fan's prediction quite convincing.
After all, if an expert on the Heavenly Rankings could lose so easily, he wouldn't be called an expert on the Heavenly Rankings.
After a fierce exchange, the latter quickly fell. However, Ren Tian Xing did not press his advantage and did not dare to easily take his life.
As an expert on the Heavenly Rankings, he was well aware that there were members of the Dragon Group watching from the shadows. If he were to use a killing blow, the Dragon Group would not let him off easily.
After the old man's defeat, more and more experts stepped forward, wanting to claim the ninety-eighth spot on the Heavenly Rankings, but they were successively defeated.
For a time, everyone was speechless. Their apprehension towards Ren Tian Xing grew. With his own strength, he had consecutively defeated several Grandmasters. Such formidable skill was not something ordinary people could contend with.
"Old Master, be careful!"
Ren Tian Xing shouted, and a powerful internal force erupted from his palm.
The Han Family Head was caught off guard, and his body was violently thrown back. Behind him was a cliff thousands of feet deep. Coupled with his carelessness, he lost his footing and plunged from the summit of Bai Yun Peak.
"Grandpa!"
Han Qiu Shui cried out, his face completely drained of color. Falling from such a high cliff, there was likely no possibility of survival.
Everyone was even more astonished. A Grandmaster had fallen like this. Even if experts from the Dragon Group were watching from the shadows, they might not dare to jump off the cliff to save him.
Just as everyone was in shock, Lu Fan was no longer in his original position. He transformed into a streak of light and leaped towards the cliff.
Seeing Lu Fan jump down, Han Yun Hai and others were greatly alarmed, "Sir!"
"How could this happen!"
The Gu Family Head's expression changed. He had never imagined things would turn out this way.
Even a Grandmaster of the Great Completion realm would be shattered to pieces if they jumped off such a high cliff.
"It wasn't intentional!" Ren Tian Xing said helplessly, "It was a slip of the hand!"
However, everyone understood that during battles on Bai Yun Peak, if one intentionally inflicted severe injuries, the Dragon Group would intervene. If one accidentally fell off a cliff, then they could only accept their fate.
Just as everyone was surprised, Lu Fan, carrying the Han Family Head, soared back up and appeared before everyone.
This caused countless people present to exclaim. To fall off a cliff and then leap back up, what kind of maneuver was this?
In all the previous martial arts tournaments, there had never been such a feat.
"As expected, a monster!"
From the shadows of Bai Yun Peak, Bei Dou exclaimed, "I thought he was risking his life, but it turns out he was so confident!"
"He wouldn't do anything without confidence!" Han Bing stated directly, "He hasn't disappointed me!"
"You're quite calm now!" Jian Ying narrowed his eyes, "Looking at your expression just now, you seemed quite concerned about him!"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Han Bing glared, "Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"I'm telling the truth; I'm not talking nonsense!" Jian Ying rolled his eyes, "I've never seen you care so much about anyone!"