"If I'm not mistaken, what you unleashed wasn't teleportation, but some kind of life-killing secret art?" Elder Wuming looked at Lu Fan, his words serious. He had thought Lu Fan could teleport just moments ago, but upon further reflection, it seemed unlikely. In the entire Central Continent, he had never seen anyone capable of teleportation. If such a feat were possible, it would be astonishing.
"Elder is correct. I wasn't teleporting, but using a life-killing secret art!" Lu Fan nodded. "It can kill people invisibly, but it's only for escaping. In front of Elder, I wouldn't have that capability!"
With these words, Elder Wuming smiled. "Very good. To have deceived me, your secret art is truly remarkable. You've truly impressed me, young man!"
"Thank you for the praise, Elder!" Lu Fan cupped his fists slightly, a smile on his face. He knew very well that if he hadn't used the great life-killing art just now, his life would have been in peril.
At the same time, Elder Wuming did not hold back, speaking directly to Lu Fan. "Only three more moves until a hundred. Under normal circumstances, with your skill level, you shouldn't pass the assessment. Therefore, within these three moves, I will go all out. Even if you possess the art of returning to the west, you will be blasted out of the barrier!"
"Please bestow your guidance, Elder!" Lu Fan cupped his fists slightly, his gaze firm. Even with Elder Wuming's words, he had no intention of giving up. Since he had come this far, how could he abandon his goal?
The onlookers were also on edge. Lu Fan's ability to evade Elder Wuming's attack indicated the immense power of his secret art. Perhaps he would unleash even more formidable techniques in the subsequent exchanges.
In the blink of an eye, Elder Wuming instantly appeared before Lu Fan, launching a punch towards him with no hesitation. Lu Fan, unable to react in time, was almost blasted out of the barrier. His entire body felt as if it were falling apart, as if he had sustained a severe injury.
"Teleportation again!" Many observers were shocked. They hadn't expected Elder Wuming to also be capable of teleportation, and even faster than Lu Fan. He truly was a Grand Saint-level expert.
"My teleportation is also a kind of secret art. I wonder whose is faster, yours or mine!" Elder Wuming smiled. "You've made me very curious!"
"To be able to make Elder this curious is my honor!" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "However, with two more moves, I will pass the assessment. I'm afraid that will disappoint Elder!"
"You underestimate me too much!" As soon as Elder Wuming finished speaking, his figure vanished from his original position. Lu Fan dared not be negligent, and in the blink of an eye, his afterimage also disappeared from the barrier.
At the same time, the crowd let out gasps of surprise. No one knew what had happened. Both Lu Fan and Elder Wuming had vanished, as if they had never existed.
"How can this be! Where did they go?" Hu Yu asked urgently, looking at the crowd.
"They've entered a spatial rift!" The young master of the Tao family spoke. "I truly didn't expect their secret arts to be so powerful that they've directly disappeared into this parallel space. I wonder if Lu Fan can withstand these two moves!"
"He definitely can!" Hu Xian'er said solemnly. "I believe he will succeed!"
The young master of the Tao family stood frozen, his expression somewhat stiff. He couldn't be certain if Lu Fan could pass the assessment, but in his heart, he hoped Lu Fan would succeed, as they were sworn brothers.
"He should be able to!" Ouyang Qingqing stated. "Although he hasn't become a Saint King, he possesses the aura of a Saint King. Coupled with his formidable talent, he will surely pass the assessment!"
*Boom...*
As the crowd conversed, a booming sound echoed. With this sound, Lu Fan's body slammed heavily onto the floor. He was completely unconscious, his face extremely pale. Seeing this, the crowd was stunned. They hadn't expected Elder Wuming to be so ruthless, as if he were beating Lu Fan to death. Anyone else would have been unable to withstand it.
"Brother Lu!" The young master of the Tao family exclaimed in shock and quickly moved to Lu Fan's side, clearly not expecting things to turn out this way.
At the same time, Elder Wuming reappeared within the barrier, sighing. "This kid is indeed stubborn. He's gone to great lengths to complete the hundred moves!"
"Elder Wuming, did he manage to complete the hundred moves?" The young master of the Tao family asked, his gaze earnest. Since Lu Fan was so determined to pass the assessment, he naturally hoped for his success. The others present also looked on with solemn expressions. Even they wanted to know if Lu Fan had passed, as it was a matter of great importance to them. At the very least, it would let them know if there was another person with such talent within the Central Continent Academy.
"He passed!" Elder Wuming said awkwardly. "Ultimately, I was too careless. However, even though he passed the assessment, defeat awaits him."
The crowd's expressions were filled with shock. If this were true, then two individuals in the entire Central Continent Academy would have broken through the assessment, and the peak battle could continue. Although they knew Lu Fan was no match for Lin Wuya, Lu Fan's ability to pass the assessment was enough to indicate his strength. It was best that things were this way.
With a calm expression, Elder Wuming turned and left. He felt a sense of helplessness about the day's events. After all, he believed he could have prevented Lu Fan from entering the peak battle, but due to his oversight, he had ultimately missed the opportunity.
Lin Wuya stood not far away, observing the scene. He narrowed his eyes. These honors should have belonged to him. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to forcefully push his way in with his own abilities. This was somewhat displeasing to him, but that was all.
After Elder Wuming departed, the crowd began to disperse, looking forward to the peak battle seven days later. Although the outcome of this two-person battle was already known, being able to watch the spectacle was a pleasant prospect for them.
"Is he alright?" Hu Xian'er approached Lu Fan and asked the young master of the Tao family, her gaze serious.
"He's fine, just some superficial injuries," the young master of the Tao family shook his head, his expression solemn. If Lu Fan were truly injured, he wouldn't be so calm.
"I truly admire Brother Lu," Xu Kuo sighed. "I didn't expect him to be so formidable. It's truly breathtaking!"
"To become strong and gain recognition from others, one can only fight so desperately!" the young master of the Tao family said softly.