Many experts entered the ancient tomb, as if stepping into a maze, unable to find their direction. Moreover, the tomb was fraught with danger, causing many to retreat.
To obtain treasures, one must be willing to pay a price; this they understood very clearly. The ancient tomb was now extremely perilous, and those without sufficient strength would likely face death while navigating it.
Lu Fan, pulling Lin Ke along, pressed on towards the center of the ancient tomb. After some time, they arrived at a grand hall. Within this hall stood numerous marble pillars, appearing quite ordinary. In the very center of the hall lay a book, looking ancient.
At this moment, many other experts also reached the hall. Seeing nothing inside except a single book placed in the middle, they intended to seize it. However, after only a few steps, they felt as if they could not move forward.
"What is happening? Why is there a repulsive force as we get closer to the center!"
A man exclaimed, and the others nodded in agreement, clearly sensing something amiss.
"I didn't expect there to be so many traps within the ancient tomb!"
Long Yi spoke, "To obtain that book, one must cross the center. But with each step, there's a powerful repulsive force, making it impossible to reach!"
"Such immense pressure!"
Bai Hua Liuyun exclaimed, "I'm still more than ten steps away from reaching it. If Lord Lu were to go, perhaps there would be a chance!"
Lu Fan frowned slightly and glanced at Lin Ke, "Stand here and don't move. I'll try!"
Lin Ke nodded solemnly, a hint of worry in her eyes. The ancient tomb was extremely strange, stirring a sense of unease.
Lu Fan proceeded to the center and walked directly forward. With each step, he felt a pressure as heavy as a mountain, like a magnetic field, a strong repulsive force pushing him outwards.
"Master, this hall is quite peculiar. You must proceed with caution!" Han Qiushui advised.
Lu Fan, enduring the immense pressure, his face grew pale. If this continued, something untoward might happen.
Lu Fan paid no mind, continuing to step forward. Light surged around him. Something placed in the very center of the hall, this ancient book, was surely no ordinary item.
One step, two steps, three steps. With each stride Lu Fan took, he felt his flesh and bones cracking, even blood seeping from the corners of his mouth. For someone as powerful as Lu Fan to struggle so much, it was evident how potent the hall's power was.
Mustering his last reserves of strength, Lu Fan finally grasped the ancient scripture and read its title: "Tian Xing Jue?"
"Tian Xing Jue, an ancient secret not passed down. If one can cultivate it successfully, they are destined for great achievements in the future!"
An ancient voice echoed, and the hall began to tremble. The experts present were all astonished, unsure of the voice's origin.
As the sound faded, all eyes turned to Lu Fan, their gazes burning with intensity. The Tian Xing Jue must indeed be extraordinary, otherwise, it would not be the tomb's guardian treasure.
"Hand over the Tian Xing Jue to me, or I will kill him!"
Just then, a voice rang out. Everyone turned to see a man holding a long saber, its edge pressed against Lin Ke's neck. He looked fierce. He had clearly heard the commotion in the hall, and knowing the Tian Xing Jue was an supreme secret, he could not resist its allure.
"The Qing Yun Sect has experts everywhere. If you harm her even by a hair, I will have you pay with your life!" Lu Fan's expression was cold.
Now that the Tian Xing Jue was in his hands, it was bound to attract covetous gazes, but he hadn't expected the danger to arrive so swiftly and involve Lin Ke.
"Lord Lu's reputation precedes him, and I have no desire to make things difficult for you. Simply hand over the Tian Xing Jue, and I will not harm her," the man stated directly. "However, you had best not act rashly. I can guarantee her safety!"
At that moment, several figures materialized around the man. They were all from the same faction. If they could obtain the Tian Xing Jue, they cared little for anything else.
"It's just a worthless book, not worth all this trouble!"
Lu Fan waved his hand and tossed the Tian Xing Jue over.
The man with the saber showed his delight, catching the Tian Xing Jue. However, he made no move to release Lin Ke. "Lord Lu is immensely capable. If I let her go now, the many experts of the Qing Yun Sect will not let us off!"
"The Tian Xing Jue is already in your hands. If you don't release her, you will be breaking the rules!" Lu Fan said sternly. "At that point, things may not turn out as you expect!"
"The Qing Yun Sect has an abundance of experts, and you, my lord, are no ordinary individual," the man smiled. "Once we successfully leave the Outer Domain Battlefield, we will do nothing to her. But if you dare to act rashly, then you cannot blame us!"
Lu Fan's face turned ashen, but this was not the opportune moment to strike. A rash move might endanger Lin Ke.
"Lord Lu is hesitant to strike for fear of collateral damage, but we are not!"
Experts from other major sects chimed in, "Hand over the Tian Xing Jue, or we will kill you all!"
Unfortunately, as soon as they finished speaking, Lu Fan unleashed an internal energy blast, sending them flying.
If these individuals had truly acted, the one holding Lin Ke hostage would not have held back. Lu Fan absolutely refused to let such a thing happen.
"Thank you, Lord Lu!"
The man narrowed his eyes. "As long as you guarantee my safety, she will be unharmed!"
"If she loses a single strand of hair, I will tear you to shreds!" Lu Fan's gaze was icy, filled with a chilling glint.
The man said nothing more, leading Lin Ke towards the exit of the ancient tomb. He knew very well that if they didn't leave the Outer Domain Battlefield soon, endless troubles would arise.
Lu Fan followed closely, not daring to get too near. Lin Ke was an ordinary person, and any slight misfortune could lead to her demise.
"Xiao Fan, you don't need to worry. I'm fine!"
Lin Ke said, and in that very instant, she threw a punch at the man.
Boom...
With a thunderous sound, the man was sent flying, blood trickling from his lips. The other men, seeing the situation turn unfavorable, attempted to restrain Lin Ke.
But in that sudden moment, Lu Fan unleashed several hidden strikes, and the men before him instantly perished. Lin Ke remained unharmed, shielded behind Lu Fan.
And at this moment, numerous experts had gathered outside the ancient tomb, all casting their gazes towards Lu Fan. Lu Fan held an ancient scripture in his hand, the very Tian Xing Jue.
"You are no match for me. This item is indeed remarkable, but if any one of you were to obtain it, it would spell disaster," Lu Fan stated directly. "There are other things within the ancient tomb. I hope you will not do anything foolish!"
"Indeed, Lord Lu possesses immense strength. If any of you harbor ambitions, you should think carefully!" Bai Hua Liuyun spoke up. "My Bai Hua family was merely here to observe. We have no interest in any ancient scriptures!"
The assembled experts nodded in unison, having no doubt about Lu Fan's capabilities.