"Does the esteemed Jiangdong Yun Family permit you to lecture them?" the white-haired elder at the forefront spoke coldly. "To utter such arrogant words, and to injure the young master of the Yun Family, you likely won't survive today!"
Lu Fan shrugged, appearing nonchalant. "You speak with great confidence, but possess little skill. Even if two Grandmasters of the Yun Family were here, they wouldn't dare speak to me this way. Who do you think you are, spouting such nonsense?"
The Yun family elders were greatly angered. Lu Fan's audacity and ignorance of his own limitations displeased them immensely. However, observing Lu Fan's prowess, they surmised he was no ordinary individual, otherwise he wouldn't dare to be so brazen.
With this thought, the elders exchanged glances and surrounded Lu Fan. To defeat Yun Bei in a single move, Lu Fan was clearly no commoner, a fact they all recognized. Su Dan Novel Network.
"If you intend to gang up on him, my Han Family will not stand for it!"
The Han Family patriarch stepped forward, leading a contingent of Han Family experts. Although the Han Family had declined, they were still a martial arts family with a certain foundation.
The Yun family experts frowned. With the addition of the Han Family's experts, they might not be able to contend, especially given the formidable strength Lu Fan had displayed.
"I alone am sufficient!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "Han Family members, retreat, lest others gossip!"
The Han Family members exchanged confused glances, even expressing concern. Lu Fan's declaration clearly indicated his intention to face these elders alone. They, however, were acutely aware that these elders were no ordinary individuals.
"Mr. Lu, these individuals are also not to be trifled with," the Han Family patriarch stated. "Perhaps it would be safer if we joined forces!"
"Does Old Master Han not trust me?" Lu Fan stood tall, his expression somewhat indifferent. "If that were the case, wouldn't that be underestimating me?"
"Certainly not!" The Han Family patriarch quickly cupped his fists. "I have long witnessed Mr. Lu's divine might!"
With that, the Han Family patriarch retreated, showing utmost respect and daring not to disobey in the slightest.
"You dare to face us alone?" the white-haired elders spoke coldly. "Are you perhaps too confident?"
"Sufficient to deal with you!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Your expressions suggest you believe I cannot handle you?"
The white-haired elders burst into laughter, their eyes carrying a hint of coldness. Lu Fan's words suited their intentions perfectly.
"This person injured our young master and disrespected the Jiangdong Yun Family. According to the Yun Family's rules, he shall be executed!" the lead elder declared, launching a fierce strike towards Lu Fan without any reservation.
The other white-haired elders also made their move. They were all nearing the Grandmaster realm. Though not yet Grandmasters, their combined efforts could rival the techniques of a Grandmaster.
"The Yun Family's master is filled with killing intent, his master..." Han Qiushui grew anxious again. If Lu Fan were to fall into eternal damnation because of the Han Family's affairs, how could he bear it?
"Rest assured, Mr. Lu must have absolute confidence," the Han Family patriarch nodded. "Otherwise, with Lord Lu's strength, why would he be so self-assured!"
Han Qiushui nodded slightly. In truth, he knew very well that the old man Han, despite his words, was still deeply worried, as this matter had nothing to do with Lu Fan.
As the elders approached, an invisible ripple of energy surged. Before anyone could react, the air itself was filled with a murderous intent.
When the white-haired elders drew near, they felt a stinging sensation in their meridians. Before they could even throw their punches, they collapsed to the ground, writhing in pain.
Around the white-haired elders, several leaves, sharp as blades, were embedded in the center of a tree, stained with blood.
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, his hands clasped behind his back. He could effortlessly control his inner energy, directing it outwards.
"How is this possible!"
The lead white-haired elder, lying on the ground, was filled with disbelief. His meridians had been severed, rendering him a cripple. What astonished him most was Lu Fan's ability to control leaves, killing from an unseen distance.
"Martial Grandmaster, Externalized Inner Energy!"
These simple words were enough to describe Lu Fan's formidable strength, instilling a sense of dread.
Yun Bei, who had just arrived, stared at the fallen white-haired elders in disbelief. He didn't find it unusual that Lu Fan possessed superior strength, but the fact that Lu Fan had crippled the meridians of so many elders was an almost heavenly method.
"You are merely subordinates of the Yun Family. I shall spare your lives," Lu Fan stated coldly. "Your meridians are crippled, and you will be rendered useless from now on!"
After speaking, Lu Fan looked at Yun Bei. "Do you submit or not?"
"I..."
Yun Bei trembled. The young master of the esteemed Yun Family was now pale with fear, his body quivering.
He knew that the elders he had brought were all top-tier experts, and all had been defeated by Lu Fan. This demonstrated Lu Fan's immense power, and that killing him would be instantaneous.
"What, you still don't submit?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "If that's the case, should I cripple your meridians as well?"
"I submit!" Yun Bei exclaimed repeatedly. "I was too arrogant and ignorant before, and thus offended you, sir. I implore you to be magnanimous and not hold it against me!"
Yun Bei's expression was earnest. He understood perfectly that if he didn't yield now, his life would be ruined. As long as he could leave Jiangbei today, he could return later and make Lu Fan pay tenfold.
The onlookers jeered, looking at Yun Bei with disdain. Yun Bei had previously called them trash, and now he was so timid and cowering, which brought them great satisfaction.
"Since you submit, why don't you kneel?" Lu Fan said coldly. "To preserve your life, you must at least pay a price. This is the cost of arrogance. You are the young master of the Jiangdong Yun Family. I can grant you a way out, but you must also pay for your actions!"
Yun Bei's body stiffened. How could the young master of the Yun Family easily kneel? If he knelt today, what would become of his family's dignity, and how could he establish himself in the martial arts world?
"Young Master, you absolutely must not kneel!"
A white-haired elder shouted, "The Yun Family is a martial arts family and will never yield to others."
Lu Fan stood with his hands clasped behind his back, watching Yun Bei silently. He wouldn't interfere. If Yun Bei refused to kneel, Lu Fan would cripple his meridians and turn him into a cripple.
"Sir is magnanimous. What if I kneel!" Yun Bei declared, then abruptly knelt down, his palms cracking. His fists were clenched so tightly they seemed about to shatter. He felt immense humiliation, but vowed to repay it, repeating this in his mind.
"That's more like it!" Lu Fan nodded with satisfaction. "Now, leave Jiangbei. If I see you in Jiangnan again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"Sir, rest assured, I will never dare to set foot in Jiangbei again," Yun Bei said repeatedly, his eyes earnest, his tone respectful.