“We do not wish to fight either! If Lord Lu can take one step back, then the sky and the sea will be open,” stated the Purple Moon Chief directly. “Lord Lu, what do you propose?”
“How do you want me to back down?” Lu Fan asked with amusement.
“Remnants of the Holy Blood Tribe cannot be left alive,” the Purple Moon Chief smiled. “Besides this matter, our three great tribes can satisfy any other request.”
“Too much nonsense!”
Lu Fan’s expression turned cold, and he waved his hand.
Numerous Grandmasters from the Azure Cloud Sect sprang into action, marching towards the Arctic Tribe.
With over a hundred Grandmasters and Lu Fan personally vouching for them, they felt no fear, only a surge of momentum.
The faces of the three chiefs turned ashen. They had initially thought Lu Fan was merely bluffing, but it seemed that was not the case. Such a great upheaval would be devastating for the entire tribe.
In an instant, the many experts collided, creating earth-shattering sounds. The experts of the three tribes also joined the fray, but their hearts were filled with trepidation.
The Arctic Tribe had fewer Grandmasters. Even with the combined strength of the three tribes, they could not reach a hundred. However, the Azure Cloud Sect had a solid hundred Grandmasters.
Under such circumstances, the good fortune of the three tribes did not last long.
“To catch the thief, first catch the king!” the Purple Moon Chief exclaimed. “They have many Grandmasters, but if we can capture the one named Lu, we can command all hundred Grandmasters!”
“I fear it’s not that simple!” the Arctic Chief stated directly. “His strength is no less than mine. Even if the three of us attack, we may not be able to subdue him.”
“Regardless, the three of us must suppress him,” the South Pole Chief declared. “Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable.”
The three exchanged glances and then simultaneously attacked, surging towards Lu Fan, unleashing their signature skills. They were all Battle Spirit powerhouses, considered top-tier experts within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.
Seeing these figures, Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. “Do you think the three of you can take me down? Aren’t you underestimating me too much?”
“Lord Lu of Jiangnan’s reputation precedes him, so you are surely no ordinary person,” the Arctic Chief stated directly. “But the three of us are also not ordinary. Today, we will make you witness our might!”
Lu Fan was unfazed, even indifferent. These three had only recently reached the Battle Spirit realm, and in his eyes, they were not considered true experts.
Meanwhile, hidden within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, Han Bing frowned. “Should the Dragon Group be deployed? They’ve already started fighting.”
“The Dragon Group’s true purpose in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains is not to deal with those people,” Long Aotian waved his hand. “The only one who can truly threaten Lord Lu within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains is likely the Heavenly Cloud Palace!”
“Heavenly Cloud Palace?”
Han Bing’s body trembled. “Among the Dragon Country’s three major sects, there is also a hidden power, the Heavenly Cloud Palace. Could the Heavenly Cloud Palace be in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains?”
“Naturally!” Long Aotian narrowed his eyes. “The Hundred Thousand Great Mountains are rich in resources. The reason so many forces dare not act rashly is because of the Heavenly Cloud Palace!”
“I recall a very old saying, ‘One Palace, One Pavilion, Two Valleys,’ referring to these four great powers,” Jian Ying interjected. “The Heavenly Cloud Palace ranks first, by no means by reputation alone. Why would they be in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains?”
“These hidden forces do not show themselves. If they find a good territory, why would they easily give it up?” Long Aotian stated directly. “Our primary mission this time is to prevent experts from the Heavenly Cloud Palace from acting. If all else fails, we will reveal our identities. Regardless, we are people of the Dragon Country, and the Heavenly Cloud Palace would not dare to do anything to us!”
Han Bing and the others nodded. The Heavenly Cloud Palace was an ancient power, and even they had only heard rumors. If experts from the Heavenly Cloud Palace were to mobilize, it might not be as simple as imagined.
“Under normal circumstances, the Heavenly Cloud Palace should not intervene!” Jian Ying spoke. “After all, the Heavenly Cloud Palace has no connection with the various tribes.”
“While that may be true, you do not know,” Long Aotian shook his head. “This is the Heavenly Cloud Palace’s territory. Entry into the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains is under their jurisdiction. If there is trouble within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, do you think the Heavenly Cloud Palace will stand by and do nothing?”
“This…” Jian Ying’s expression shifted, his face turning grim.
If that were indeed the case, Lu Fan and his group might find themselves making no progress in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.
At this very moment, the Arctic Chief and the other two attacked with swiftness, their eyes filled with a chilling glint.
Lu Fan moved unhurriedly, weaving between the three of them. Not only did he refrain from attacking, but he was also toying with them.
Witnessing this scene, the Purple Moon Chief’s face turned ashen. With the three of them joining forces, Lu Fan could still handle them with ease. This was enough to demonstrate that Lu Fan’s skills were far beyond what the three of them could contend with.
“This cannot continue!” the South Pole Chief frowned. “Lord Lu’s movements are uncanny; he evades us before we can even get close! Why don’t we attack from three sides?”
The others nodded slightly and also unleashed their skills, blocking all of Lu Fan’s escape routes. Only by capturing Lu Fan beforehand could they minimize their losses; otherwise, the entire tribe might have to pay with their lives.
Alas, as the three of them closed in, they felt a surge of violent power engulf them. Before they could react, their bodies were violently flung backward.
*Puff…*
The three of them spat blood, their faces turning even more ashen. Lu Fan, however, shrugged his shoulders. “I merely stomped the ground, and you were so vulnerable. You still dare to oppose me?”
Fear flashed in the eyes of the three. Through their brief exchange, they had determined that Lu Fan’s strength was far beyond their capabilities.
It was only now that the Arctic Chief deeply regretted their actions. The three of them were Battle Spirits, yet their formidable techniques were still no match for Lu Fan, which was a testament to Lu Fan’s terrifying power.
However, it made sense. Being able to command a hundred Grandmasters and have them obey his orders was, in itself, enough to awe anyone.
“You initiated this war, so I will end your lives,” Lu Fan said with a slow smile. “This way, the other Grandmasters will cease fighting!”
“You cannot kill us!” the South Pole Chief exclaimed repeatedly. “You are not from the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, and you have no right to kill anyone from the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains!”
“Right?” Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. “Strength is the ultimate right. Since you have lost, you must accept punishment. This is also your destiny, and it is what you have chosen.”
“Lord Lu may not be aware, but the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains have an unwritten rule,” the Arctic Chief sneered. “Outsiders are not allowed to easily enter the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, nor are they allowed to act within it. Otherwise, it is a violation of the rules!” Sud an Novel Net
“Is that so?”
Lu Fan smiled faintly and struck out with his palm towards the South Pole Chief.
*Boom…*
With a loud bang, the South Pole Chief’s body was reduced to dust, vanishing into the heavens and earth.
The Arctic Chief and the Purple Moon Chief were terrified. They had never imagined that Lu Fan would act so decisively and without hesitation. Such immense power filled them with even greater dread.
At the same time, numerous Grandmasters also ceased their attacks and turned to observe. Especially the numerous experts from the three tribes, their eyes filled with panic.