"I wish to enter the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion to consult some materials. May I know how I can gain entry?" Lu Fan asked, cupping his fists in a polite gesture.
"To enter the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion, there is a strict requirement: one must reach the Sage Realm!" the white-haired elder said with a smile. "Although your aura suggests you are close, you are still a step away, hence you cannot enter."
"The Myriad Scrolls Pavilion collects numerous materials for observation. Why is there such a requirement!" Lu Fan frowned. "I wish to see your Pavilion Master!"
"I am the Pavilion Master of the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion!" the white-haired elder smiled. "You may also call me the Myriad Scrolls Elder!"
Lu Fan's expression changed. He hadn't expected the elder before him to be the creator of the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion.
"The Myriad Scrolls Pavilion and its rules will never make exceptions for anyone!" the Myriad Scrolls Elder said with a smile. "I suggest you return the way you came."
"Is there no other way?" Lu Fan's eyes turned serious. "No matter the price, I am willing to pay."
"I have already stated that the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion has its rules, and no one can break them!" The Myriad Scrolls Elder smiled faintly. "Young friend, please do not make things difficult for me!"
Lu Fan, however, frowned. "Although I have not reached the Sage Realm, a Sage might not be my match. Why can they enter the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion, and I cannot?"
The Myriad Scrolls Elder was slightly taken aback and looked at Lu Fan again. "If what you say is true, can you defeat a Sage?"
"I am willing to try!" Lu Fan nodded, his expression becoming even more solemn.
"In that case, attack me and let me see if you truly possess such strength!" the Myriad Scrolls Elder said with a faint smile.
"Forgive me!"
Lu Fan's spiritual energy surged, and he threw a punch towards the Myriad Scrolls Elder without any reservation. He knew this elder was no ordinary person and would not hold back.
Boom...
A powerful collision sound echoed. Lu Fan's figure retreated abruptly, while the Myriad Scrolls Elder's expression shifted slightly before he smiled. "Unparalleled physique. Even without reaching the Sage Realm, you possess such a formidable body. Even I, this old man, can barely withstand it. Could you be that ancient divine physique from the Eastern Domain?"
Lu Fan was somewhat surprised. He had only made a casual move, yet his identity had been seen through. This elder was definitely not simple.
"The Desolate Ancient Divine Physique is indeed qualified to peruse the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion!" the Myriad Scrolls Elder stated directly. "You may enter, young man!"
"Thank you, Senior!"
Lu Fan's face lit up with joy. He had thought he wouldn't be able to enter, but it turned out to be so simple.
At this very moment, within the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion, there were quite a few figures. These were all Sages who liked to visit the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion when they had nothing else to do. After all, the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion housed many important texts, and more importantly, one could find a lot of relevant information within its walls, attracting the attention of many.
Lu Fan's entry also drew the attention of many. They had heard clearly that Lu Fan was an ancient divine physique. If this were true, he would undoubtedly become a significant figure in the future, even if he hadn't risen to prominence yet.
"I truly didn't expect the renowned Desolate Ancient Divine Physique to come to the Holy City!"
"Who would have thought? Although he appears quite ordinary, with no special features. I wonder if he can dominate a region once he grows up."
"As a Desolate Ancient Divine Physique, he must be extraordinary. After all, the Desolate Ancient Divine Physiques of ancient times were all extremely terrifying existences!"
Conversations continued, and everyone looked at Lu Fan with envy. This physique alone was enough to make Lu Fan a focal point of attention and a target for all major holy lands to curry favor with. Many people were envious.
"I think it's all hype. What Desolate Ancient Divine Physique, it's just a rumor spread by word of mouth."
Just as everyone was conversing, a young man, surrounded by a crowd, arrived at the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion. He glanced at Lu Fan and dismissed him entirely, as if Lu Fan was not worth mentioning in his eyes.
Everyone present quickly made way, not daring to speak casually. This young man had a significant background. He was the young master of the Gao family, one of the three major families in the Holy City. Not only was he exceptionally talented, but he also had powerful backing. No one dared to offend him in the Holy City, lest they bring trouble upon themselves.
Facing the provocation, Lu Fan did not pay attention. His primary objective in coming to the Holy City was to find information about the Assassin Dynasty. This person before him was clearly not to be trifled with, and provoking him rashly might lead to trouble. Su Dan Novel Network.
Seeing Lu Fan ignore him, Gao Yunlong immediately sneered, "As I expected, you're just a good-for-nothing, claiming to be an ancient divine physique!"
The gazes of everyone present turned to Lu Fan. Being treated this way, yet remaining silent, Lu Fan's composure earned them some respect. Gao Yunlong, seeing Lu Fan like this, also sneered. He held such cowards like Lu Fan in the lowest regard and paid them no mind.
Lu Fan continued to search for the notes in the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion, which he found quite important. His purpose for coming here was to find information about the Assassin Dynasty, and now that he had a lead, he wouldn't give up easily.
"Kid, I heard that the Desolate Ancient Divine Physique is incredibly domineering. How did it become someone like you?" Gao Yunlong said coldly. "Why don't you spar with me? Let me see the domineering nature of this Desolate Ancient Divine Physique."
"To be honest, I'm just an outsider and don't wish to offend anyone!" Lu Fan cupped his fists. "So I hope you won't make things difficult for me!"
"Make things difficult?" Gao Yunlong burst into laughter. "If it were anyone else, I wouldn't make things difficult so easily. But you are different, you are not just anyone!"
Lu Fan frowned. He could clearly sense that Gao Yunlong was deliberately provoking him.
"Today, no matter what, you must fight!" Gao Yunlong said unceremoniously, a powerful force surging towards Lu Fan. As the young master of the Gao family, if he could gain an advantage over the Desolate Ancient Divine Physique, he would likely gain considerable fame throughout the Eastern Domain in the future. This was why he intended to attack Lu Fan. After all, the Desolate Ancient Divine Physique had too great a reputation. If he could trample the Desolate Ancient Divine Physique under his feet, his fame would surely resonate throughout the Eastern Domain. Although the Gao family was one of the three major families in the Holy City, they were still somewhat inferior to the Desolate Ancient Aristocratic Families, which was why he harbored such ambitions.
Facing the provocation, Lu Fan was indifferent. "I don't want to fight you. Why must you be so aggressive!"
"You talk too much, kid. If you don't fight today, do you think you can leave alive?" Gao Yunlong sneered coldly, with a hint of threat in his voice.