"Young man, you truly astound me," the Ghost King stabilized his form. "To achieve such fortune at your age, you are no less than I was in my prime."
"You may not be my match now, let alone in your prime?" Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an unparalleled aura.
Despite the Ghost King's formidable strength, he was still significantly inferior to Lu Fan in the eyes of the onlookers.
"Lord Lu is mighty, Lord Lu is mighty!"
Boss Chu shouted from the side, his face beaming with joy. He had initially thought Lu Fan was no match for the Ghost King, but now it seemed otherwise.
"Now you're shouting 'mighty'," Fatty Chen scoffed, glancing at him. "Weren't you just going to abandon us!"
"Brother Chen is joking. I follow Lord Lu's lead, how could I fail Lord Lu!" Boss Chu clasped his hands. "Furthermore, today's decisive battle is a fight for life and death. How could I abandon Lord Lu."
"Your words sound better than any song!"
Fatty Chen rolled his eyes. "If you follow the Lord properly, you will have a bright future. If you look around for other options, the Lord is a discerning person!"
"Brother Chen's teachings are profound!" Boss Chu nodded, a slight embarrassment on his face.
"Boss Chu, choosing one master to live by is as Brother Chen said," Han Yunhai smiled. "If you're a fence-sitter, you surely know the ultimate outcome."
"Thank you, Chief Han, for your reminder. I will definitely remember it and dare not fail the Lord's expectations!" Boss Chu said quickly.
Han Yunhai said no more. Sometimes, saying too much was not beneficial. Boss Chu was not a fool; he had his own considerations. Su Dan Novel Network
Meanwhile, by the West Lake, the Ghost King unleashed his techniques. The river water surged, and two figures moved back and forth in the spray, astonishing the crowd on the shore.
Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back, appearing calm and composed, showing no inferiority even when facing the Ghost King.
"When has I, the great Ghost King, ever suffered such humiliation!"
The Ghost King roared, his black attire exploding. Powerful inner energy surged from his palm, and a massive pillar of water shot into the sky, smashing towards Lu Fan like a colossal club, stirring up tidal waves in its wake.
The Ghost Sect members' faces turned ashen. They knew very well that the Ghost King had pushed himself to his limit, yet Lu Fan showed no reaction, proving that the Ghost King could not harm him.
On both sides of the river, many citizens had gathered, even cheering. The two figures at the center of West Lake included Lord Lu, of whom they were well aware.
After all, the Ghost Sect had been causing trouble in Jiangnan, and they had all received news. Previously, they hadn't even dared to leave their homes. Now, upon hearing that Lord Lu had taken action, they dared to come and watch.
Rumble...
A thunderous sound echoed across the river. The water splashes, like sharp swords, contained immense inner energy. Even the rocks by the river seemed to shimmer with sword light.
"Everyone, retreat! These water splashes contain inner energy. If you are hit, your lives may be in danger!" Han Yunhai shouted loudly.
The crowd retreated without delay.
Even the many masters of the Ghost Sect, along with their hostages, retreated to the rear.
"Release my daughter!"
Bai Tianchen rushed forward upon seeing Bai Xue, shouting.
"Boss Bai, don't be impulsive!" Han Yunhai repeatedly warned. "After the Lord finishes his fight, all will be revealed!"
Bai Tianchen paid no heed and strode towards Bai Xue.
"Foolish creature!" the yellow-haired woman said coldly. "Do you, an ordinary person, dare to provoke the Ghost Sect?"
The yellow-haired woman drew her dagger and lunged towards Bai Tianchen. He was a peak martial arts expert, and killing Bai Tianchen was as easy as lifting a hand.
"Boss Bai, be careful!" Han Yunhai exclaimed in alarm and took a step forward. He was too far away; even if he wanted to rescue him, it might be too late.
"Dad!"
Bai Xue cried out, extremely anxious. Bai Tianchen was just an ordinary person, no match for a true martial artist. The yellow-haired woman's attack would likely show no mercy.
At that very instant, the yellow-haired woman reached Bai Tianchen's chest. Bai Tianchen felt the aura of death and was filled with helplessness.
Whoosh...
But at that critical moment, a whistling sound cut through the air. From the center of the lakeside, a splash of water surged forward, directly piercing the yellow-haired woman's chest, giving her no time to react.
The crowd followed the splash of water and realized that the one who had attacked was Lu Fan. His battle with the Ghost King was not only effortless but also without pressure, allowing him to control the entire situation.
"Junior Sister!"
Several men from the Ghost Sect rushed over, their hearts filled with shock. Lu Fan, from a hundred meters away, could kill a peak martial arts expert. What kind of unfathomable skill was this?
The men dared not make a move, even though Bai Tianchen was close by. They knew very well that if they acted, Lu Fan would end their lives.
In the past few decades, the Ghost Sect had dominated the martial arts world with glorious achievements. Under the leadership of the Ghost King, they had gained immense prestige.
But they never expected to feel so humiliated in Jiangnan today. Lu Fan had not only killed the Ghost King's eldest disciple but also killed the yellow-haired woman in front of him.
More importantly, even with the Ghost King exerting his full strength, he could not suppress Lu Fan. Instead, Lu Fan fought with increasing vigor, gradually suppressing the Ghost King.
"Among Grandmasters, I have never seen anyone with such skill!"
The Ghost King retreated three steps, blood trickling from his lips. "Who exactly are you!"
"I am me, a different kind of firework!" Lu Fan smiled. "You have already lost, both in spirit and in heart!"
The Ghost King's face was ashen. Lu Fan was right; he had indeed lost, and he admitted defeat. After dominating for years, he was defeated by a youth, which was a great humiliation to him.
"If you hadn't been so intent on killing, why would I have attacked your disciple!" Lu Fan said coldly. "It's a pity you will also turn to dust in the end!"
"You cannot kill me! I cannot die!"
The Ghost King retreated, stepping towards the surging river without any hesitation. He was a Grandmaster, yet he had lost to Lu Fan. If he didn't escape now, he might not get another chance!
"If I let you live, you live; if I let you die, you die!" Lu Fan stood in the center of the lake. "I am your heaven!"
As soon as he finished speaking, water waves surged beneath Lu Fan's feet, and an invisible wave swept towards the Ghost King. The Ghost Sect members all submitted, kneeling on the ground, not daring to flee.
Bang!
A piercing sound rang out. The Ghost King's body was riddled with holes. The water splashes, like sharp swords, left him with no means to resist.
The Ghost Sect members pleaded, "We beg the Lord for mercy, Lord, have mercy!"
"You have committed countless evils. Today, your cultivation will be abolished!" Lu Fan waved his hand, and dark energy erupted. In the blink of an eye, the cultivation of the Ghost Sect members was abolished.
On both sides of West Lake, cheers erupted continuously, and the crowd was filled with enthusiasm.
Bai Tianchen also came to Lu Fan's side, his heart filled with immense gratitude.