"My lord is right!" Han Yunhai nodded. "Now that the Qingyun Sect is established, with many experts, we can handle any matters better in the future!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, saying no more. The reason he wanted to establish the Qingyun Sect was to rally forces. After all, the mastermind behind the scenes was powerful and had many subordinates. If Lu Fan didn't have some capabilities, he couldn't take risks so easily.
Upon returning to Jiangnan, before reaching the entrance of the Azure Dragon Sect, he saw many men in suits standing on both sides, looking spirited. The scene was quite grand.
Chen Pangzi, Boss Chu, and others were waiting at the entrance. Hearing that Lord Lu had returned to Jiangnan, they were overjoyed. They knew very well that Lu Fan was their top superior, and with Lu Fan around, they could remain as steady as Mount Tai.
Han Qiushui followed beside him, filled with shock. Even their Han family probably didn't have such a grand reception.
"Welcome, my lord, back!"
Chen Pangzi and the others shouted, their hearts deeply touched.
The others also shouted, making the scene instantly ignite with fervor. They knew very well that with Lu Fan's return to Jiangnan, they had found their backbone.
When they arrived at the main hall, Lu Fan turned to Chen Pangzi and asked, "How are the wedding preparations coming along?"
"Rest assured, my lord, it will be absolutely magnificent!" Chen Pangzi patted his chest. "All the prominent figures in Jiangnan will be there, and even people from the capital will come to pay their respects!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly and didn't ask further. The wedding date was approaching, and with Chen Pangzi handling everything, he felt quite relieved.
Not long after, a few people arrived at the Qingyun Sect. There were already many experts in the Qingyun Sect, and when they learned that the sect leader was coming, everyone was excited.
The reason they joined the Qingyun Sect was out of admiration and for the elixirs. Now that they had joined, they naturally wanted to meet the sect leader of the Qingyun Sect.
However, when they saw Lu Fan's figure, many frowned, and some even expressed doubt.
"Is this Lord Lu!" an old man spoke. "This old man has been practicing martial arts for over thirty years and has achieved some accomplishments. I would not easily submit to others. I have long heard that Lord Lu's methods are extraordinary. Today, I would like to learn from you!"
"Senior, you are a member of our Qingyun Sect. If you wish to spar, I will accompany you," Lu Fan said with a light smile. "However, after this, I hope you will all unite and create a glorious path together!"
"Since that is the case, my lord, please begin!"
The old man spoke directly. He was already a martial artist at the Great Accomplishment stage. If he hadn't come out of admiration, he wouldn't have submitted. Now that Lu Fan was so young, it made him feel doubtful.
Lu Fan nodded slightly, appearing as unmoving as a mountain. The many experts of the Qingyun Sect were all martial artists. If he didn't display his strength, how could these people be convinced?
"Lord Lu of Jiangnan, his reputation is not unfounded," Han Yunhai said directly. "You should be careful!"
The white-haired old man said no more and directly stepped towards Lu Fan, exuding a powerful aura. Wherever he passed, his edge was sharp.
"To establish a sect at such a young age, I wonder if he has the ability!"
"Who says not! If he doesn't have the ability, we'll still disperse sooner or later!"
"You can't say that. Lord Lu of Jiangnan's reputation is not as simple as we imagine!"
The members of the Qingyun Sect conversed constantly, with varying opinions of Lu Fan. If it weren't for the excellent efficacy of the Qi Nurturing Pill, many of them would not have joined the Qingyun Sect so readily.
The white-haired old man powerfully gathered his strength and stepped towards Lu Fan. Unfortunately, as he approached Lu Fan, he found that Lu Fan's internal energy was so strong that it prevented him from advancing an inch further. He couldn't even unleash his punch.
"How can this be! Is this the method of a Grandmaster?" The white-haired old man looked incredulous.
Lu Fan chuckled, "Releasing internal energy externally to form a shield is enough to block the attacks of a Great Accomplishment martial artist. If anyone else does not believe, they can come forward together!"
The members of the Qingyun Sect looked at each other, and then stepped forward. The strength Lu Fan had just displayed was indeed somewhat strange. Now, if they attacked together, it wouldn't be difficult to deal with Lu Fan.
"My lord, they are all martial arts experts. In this case, I'm afraid..." Han Yunhai frowned.
"It's fine. If they can repel me when they join forces, then I am not worthy of being the sect leader of the Qingyun Sect!" Lu Fan said indifferently.
The members of the Qingyun Sect were even more fired up. They never expected Lu Fan to be so arrogant.
"Since the sect leader speaks like this, if we don't join forces, wouldn't we be letting down the sect leader's good intentions!" a man laughed. "If the sect leader is defeated by our combined efforts, we might have to leave. As for the Qi Nurturing Pill, it would be given to us for free!"
"No problem!" Lu Fan nodded. "If you can defeat me with your combined strength, all the elixirs will be considered a gift!"
The members of the Qingyun Sect showed joy. A large part of the reason they joined the Qingyun Sect was for the elixirs, which indeed had great effects. Unfortunately, the price was joining the Azure Dragon Sect. If they had the opportunity, they would naturally leave.
They arrived at a forest. The members of the Qingyun Sect joined forces, unleashed their secret techniques, and displayed their unique abilities, attacking Lu Fan. The weakest among them were minor accomplishment martial artists, and they were not to be trifled with.
Seeing this scene, Han Qiushui frowned slightly. Even a Grandmaster might not be able to withstand it, as even the best fighter can't handle multiple opponents.
Now that Lu Fan was insistent, it made him somewhat confused and even bewildered.
Han Yunhai stood by the side, not asking further. This was just a process to gain the recognition of the Qingyun Sect members. If Lu Fan couldn't even achieve this, how could he make the Qingyun Sect members submit?
"Forgive me!"
The many experts of the Qingyun Sect shouted and simultaneously kicked towards Lu Fan. Even with Lu Fan's immense power, he probably couldn't resist them.
However, at that very moment, the leaves in the forest began to dance, finally transforming into sharp swords and flying towards the many experts of the Qingyun Sect.
"Late Grandmaster stage, manipulating objects to kill!"
The members of the Qingyun Sect exclaimed, filled with disbelief. They had initially thought Lu Fan had only just reached the Grandmaster stage, or even that his realm was unstable. Now, it seemed utterly laughable.
Threatened by the leaves pointed at them, they dared not show any disrespect. They knew very well that if they made any rash moves, the leaves would be enough to take their lives.
"Dealing with you shouldn't be difficult," Lu Fan shrugged. "Are you convinced?"
Several men looked at each other, filled with helplessness. Under Lu Fan's powerful offensive, they had no power to resist.
"We pay our respects to the sect leader!"
The crowd, knowing they were no match, all knelt down. Lu Fan's abilities at such a young age were a great shock to them. At least, in their eyes, following Lu Fan would surely lead to achievements.
Lu Fan's Qi Nurturing Pill alone made them covetous.