"Damn you, do you intend to embezzle the secret technique?"
The Taiyan Sect Master’s eyes glinted with cold light and anger as he stared at Liu Haoran, as if he would devour him if Liu Haoran did not write down the secret technique today.
"I..."
Liu Haoran's face turned ashen. He didn't know why he couldn't write down the secret technique, and he was extremely anxious. He knew the Sect Master's temper very well. If he couldn't write it down, he might face a deadly disaster.
"No need for further words!"
The Taiyan Sect Master said coldly, "If you cannot write down the secret technique, today will be your death day!"
Liu Haoran was startled and his face grew even more somber, unsure of what to do.
"Sect Master, Junior Brother Haoran is absolutely not intentional. He must have been deceived by that person and had some secret technique cast upon him, which caused him to become like this!"
Han Feixue pleaded, "Please, Sect Master, calm your anger!"
The Taiyan Sect Master frowned, his dissatisfaction growing. He was very concerned about the Taiyan Divine Step and had planned to keep Liu Fan for a few days, expecting Liu Fan to reveal the secret technique.
However, fate played a trick, and things turned out this way, catching him off guard.
"Fine, send out the sect's experts to pursue them and make sure to capture them!"
The Taiyan Sect Master said coldly, "The sect's nine elders shall act immediately!"
"We obey your command!"
The nine elders cupped their fists, a powerful aura emanating from them. They were all Emperor Realm martial cultivators, and as long as they could find Liu Fan and the others, it wouldn't be difficult.
Not long after, Liu Fan and the others leaped out, rushing towards the direction of the Imperial Capital, their momentum surging, not daring to slacken in the slightest.
"If I'm not mistaken, the Taiyan Sect will definitely send many experts!"
Liu Ruyan spoke, "They will probably catch up soon. With our speed, we will be pursued before we even reach the Imperial City!"
"Then what should we do?"
Ling'er frowned, "Is there a better way now?"
"The most dangerous place is often the safest place!"
Liu Fan chuckled, "We'll change direction and head to Taiyan City. They definitely won't expect us to go back there!"
"That's a good idea!"
The Northern County Princess nodded, a look of joy appearing on her face. When she returned to the Imperial City, she would properly let the Taiyan Sect Master know her might. To escape the sect's pursuit, she, the dignified Northern County Princess, had become so pathetic.
Not long after, they arrived at Taiyan City and settled down within the city.
Within a radius of a hundred li, rumors were spreading that the Taiyan Sect had encountered a major incident and had dispatched more than ten Emperor Realm experts. No one knew what had happened.
As the discussions continued, Liu Fan listened silently, his brow furrowing slightly. He hadn't expected the Taiyan Sect Master to go to such lengths to capture him.
"I am very curious, what exactly did you give Liu Haoran?"
Liu Ruyan walked over, looking at Liu Fan, "Why is the Taiyan Sect like this!"
"I swore to give him the secret technique, so I wouldn't deceive him!"
Liu Fan shrugged, "However, the secret technique I gave him can only be cultivated by him alone. If he tries to pass it on to others, he won't be able to!"
"So that's how it is!"
Liu Ruyan smiled, suddenly feeling that Liu Fan was quite clever.
"Actually, I also have a question for you!"
Liu Fan looked at Liu Ruyan, his expression solemn.
"Feel free to ask!" Liu Ruyan nodded, her willow-like eyebrows possessing a unique beauty.
"Was that little girl you took away that day?" Liu Fan asked directly, looking at Liu Ruyan without evasion.
"Why do you ask!"
Liu Ruyan was slightly taken aback, her eyes flickering with emotion, and her brow furrowed.
"You are not human, but a foreign race!"
Liu Fan stated directly, "I should not have guessed wrong!"
"How could you know!"
Liu Ruyan's voice turned cold, and she looked at Liu Fan, her eyes filled with a chilling light. Su Dan Novel Network
"You have foreign race markings on your body, and you were unusual towards that little girl that day. It's likely only someone of the same race would be like that!" Liu Fan replied without reservation.
"You are correct!"
Liu Ruyan nodded, then looked at Liu Fan, "Thank you for not exposing me in public!"
"Even if everyone knew, what would it matter?"
Liu Fan asked in surprise, "Can't people of foreign races coexist with humans?"
"There are things you don't understand!"
Liu Ruyan shook her head, her gaze heavy, as if she had seen through many things.
Liu Fan was instantly speechless, unsure of what to say.
Meanwhile, within the Taiyan Sect, the many scouts dispatched by the Taiyan Sect could not find any trace of Liu Fan and the others. The Taiyan Sect Master's face turned ashen, filled with boundless rage.
Liu Haoran knelt on the ground, constantly praying to survive this catastrophe.
Several days later, Liu Fan felt that enough time had passed and left Taiyan City with the Northern County Princess and the others, preparing to head to the Imperial Capital.
After several days of travel, they gradually approached the Imperial Capital. Looking at the distant Imperial Capital, everyone felt a surge of emotion.
"This is my first time in the Imperial Capital. I never imagined that the Imperial Capital would look so prosperous from the outskirts!"
"Naturally!"
The Northern County Princess nodded, "The Imperial Capital is a vital location of the Heavenly Court, and it is also where countless experts gather. This is nothing!"
At these words, everyone nodded slightly, filled with longing for the Imperial Capital.
"Finally, I've waited for you!"
At this moment, a cold voice sounded, and a figure appeared before them, startling them greatly.
"Taiyan Sect Master!"
Liu Fan's face turned dark. He had never imagined that the Taiyan Sect Master would be here.
"Hmph, I have been waiting for you here for several days!"
The Taiyan Sect Master said coldly, "Now I have finally caught you. Daring to play tricks in front of me, you brat are dead!"
Liu Fan's expression changed. Even he hadn't expected the Taiyan Sect Master to be so persistent, willing to go to any lengths to obtain the Taiyan Secret Technique, which left Liu Fan feeling quite helpless.
"What do we do now?"
Ling'er instantly panicked. She knew that the Taiyan Sect Master was extremely powerful. If a fight broke out, they would be no match for him.
"Don't panic, this is outside the Imperial Capital. If he dares to act recklessly, I will make him pay!"
The Northern County Princess spoke, her gaze serious.
Liu Fan and the others looked bitter. Although this was outside the Imperial Capital, without reaching the Imperial Capital, even with the Northern County Princess's immense capabilities, they had no opportunity.
"Come with me!"
The Taiyan Sect Master sneered, his eyes filled with cold light. This time, he would not show any mercy. Having reached this point, how could he give up?
However, at this moment, the Northern County Princess began to play a flute. The flute's melody was long and resonant, extending into the Imperial Capital, with a peculiar rhythm that caused further confusion.
And within the Imperial Palace, a young man in white was playing a zither. Upon hearing the flute music, he suddenly stood up.