"The Sect Master might not know, but Lord Lu of Jiangnan, with his own strength, managed to intercept four Grandmasters. His reputation is certainly not unearned," Shen Shan stated directly. "This matter is likely no small affair!"
"Even if he has a reputation, is the Overlord Saber Sect easily provoked?" the Overlord Saber Sect Master said coldly. "I also have friends in the Central Continent. This matter will not be dropped!"
At the same time, after finishing their barbecue, Lu Fan and his companions strolled through the Phoenix Pavilion a few times, appearing quite leisurely, as if their visit to the Central Continent was not for the Martial Arts Tournament but for a vacation.
"The aura of the Central Continent is getting stronger. If I'm not mistaken, a large number of experts should be entering the city," Lu Fan remarked. "The Martial Arts Tournament truly is extraordinary!"
"Naturally!" Han Yunhai nodded. "Every year, the Martial Arts Tournament draws a massive crowd and causes endless commotion."
"Indeed!" Gu Wen nodded. "Every year, many events occur in the Central Continent during the Martial Arts Tournament. However, with the maintenance of the Dragon Country's secret organization, even the most powerful experts cannot shake the Central Continent's impregnable defenses."
"Are you saying that the Dragon Country is secretly observing the Central Continent Martial Arts Tournament?" Lu Fan asked in surprise.
"Master, you may not know, but the Dragon Group maintains order at the Martial Arts Tournament every year," Gu Wen said directly. "Anyone who violates the rules or poses a threat to the Central Continent will have the Dragon Group appear."
"So, the true mastermind behind the scenes is the Dragon Group." Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. He was well aware of the Dragon Group's strength; even if he went all out, he might not be able to defeat a single member of the Dragon Group.
Such terrifying power could likely establish dominance in the martial world.
"If one can enter the top three of the Heavenly Rankings, they will be qualified to join the Dragon Group," Gu Wen said with longing in his eyes. "This has always been my elder brother's dream, but reaching the top three on the Heavenly Rankings is quite difficult."
"Top three on the Heavenly Rankings?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "In previous years, who were the ones who managed to enter the top three on the Heavenly Rankings?"
"I'm not sure about that!" Gu Wen shook his head. "I have no way to inquire about such powerhouses."
Lu Fan nodded slightly and did not ask further.
Upon returning to the Gu family, Han Yunhai received news and came to Lu Fan's room: "According to reports from the Qingyun Sect disciples, Du Qianqiu's son, Du Haisheng, is in the Jiang family of the Central Continent."
"The Jiang family of the Central Continent?" Lu Fan's brows twitched slightly. "Is the Jiang family also a martial arts family?"
"That's right. The head of the Jiang family is advanced in years, but he is also a figure on the Heavenly Rankings," Han Yunhai nodded. "If you intend to deal with Du Haisheng, it might not be so easy."
"A figure on the Heavenly Rankings?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. Anyone ranked within the top one hundred could enter the Heavenly Rankings; he was quite clear about this rule.
"Furthermore, according to rumors, the elder of the Jiang family is among the top ten on the Heavenly Rankings," Han Yunhai said, cupping his fist. "His strength is likely unfathomable."
"In that case, we will go to the Jiang family tomorrow," Lu Fan said coldly. "To personally meet that Du Haisheng."
"However, this will surely involve the Gu family," Han Yunhai stated. "As we are staying in the Gu family's courtyard, it might be inconvenient."
"We leave tonight!" Lu Fan said directly. "I will personally bid farewell to the elder!"
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the hall. The elder of the Gu family quickly smiled and said, "Does the esteemed guest have something on his mind?"
"We have caused much disturbance since arriving in the Central Continent, and it would be inconvenient for us to stay longer," Lu Fan said, cupping his fist. "We specifically came to bid farewell tonight."
"Has the Gu family's hospitality been inadequate, causing offense to esteemed guest Lu?" the Gu elder asked nervously. "If that is the case, I apologize."
"It has nothing to do with the Gu family," Lu Fan said with a smile. "I have some matters to attend to in the Central Continent, and it would be inconvenient to involve the Gu family."
The Gu family head frowned, trying his best to persuade Lu Fan to stay, but Lu Fan was resolute, leaving him somewhat helpless.
"Master, why are you leaving?" Gu Wen asked. "We were living well in your home; why are you departing?"
"According to the latest information, Du Qianqiu's son, Du Haisheng, is in the Jiang family of the Central Continent," Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "You are all martial arts families. How can I allow the Gu family to offend the Jiang family because of me?"
"The Jiang family of the Central Continent?" The Gu elder shuddered. He was well aware of the status of the Jiang family in the Central Continent, and the elder of the Jiang family was a figure in the top ten of the Heavenly Rankings.
"Even the Jiang family of the Central Continent, our Gu family does not fear them."
Gu Long strode forward. "I am a person of the Dragon Country and control the Dragon Country's Shadow Guards! Even the Jiang family would not dare to do anything to our Gu family. Esteemed guest Lu, please rest assured."
"Thank you all for your kind intentions!" Lu Fan said gratefully. "This is my personal matter, so I do not wish to trouble any of you."
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After Lu Fan left, Gu Long said, "Xiao Wen, you truly did not follow the wrong person; Master Lu is a good person!"
"How could I have followed the wrong person!"
Gu Wen said helplessly, "This time, Master going to the Jiang family is likely to be extremely perilous."
"Master Lu's strength is refined, but unfortunately, the old monster of the Jiang family is a figure in the top ten of the Heavenly Rankings. If he has to confront the Jiang family head-on, it will inevitably be a fight to the death," the Gu family head stated.
"Why don't I personally accompany Master Lu to the Jiang family tomorrow?" Gu Long suggested. "I am a person of the Dragon Country and have some standing. The Jiang family will likely show me some respect."
"This matter is of great importance. Du Qianqiu's only son is in the Jiang family. If you were to antagonize Du Qianqiu, even you might not be enough," the Gu family head said directly. "Let nature take its course."
Gu Wen nodded slightly, understanding the inherent dangers and not saying much more.
Gu Wen was somewhat worried that Lu Fan and his group going to the Jiang family would be fraught with danger.
"Xiao Wen, your aura..." The Gu family head suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Why is it so peculiar?"
"I'm afraid I'm about to break through to become a Grandmaster!" Gu Wen said excitedly. "If that happens, he can become a significant combat force for Master!"
"You're becoming more and more formidable, child. You're almost catching up to your elder brother," Gu Long said with joy.
Lu Fan found a hotel and checked in. Han Yunhai also felt a breakthrough opportunity and sat cross-legged in the hotel, a surge of internal energy seemingly rushing outward.
"It seems he is about to break through!" Lu Fan chuckled.
"Breakthrough to become a Grandmaster?" Lin Xiaojia muttered. "It seems I'm still one step behind!"
What was said without intent, but heard with meaning, Lu Fan glanced at Lin Xiaojia and found that he had already reached the peak of martial arts, just one step away from becoming a Grandmaster.
This made Lu Fan inwardly astonished. Lin Xiaojia's cultivation speed was too fast, even surpassing his own. Could this be the power of his bloodline?
"Xuanwu, you are injured, and now you are also at the Half-step Grandmaster stage. Take this pill and see if it can help you successfully break through," Lu Fan said directly. "Last time at Niutou Mountain, one spiritual medicine yielded only ten pills. These pills are very expensive!"