The many subordinates of the Wuji Heavenly General stepped forward without hesitation, advancing towards Zhulong and the others with imposing momentum, showing no signs of holding back.
Zhulong frowned, yet dared not act directly. Situ Jiannan was powerful, and his subordinates were no ordinary individuals. If a fight were to break out, it likely wouldn't end well.
"We don't seek trouble, but we don't fear it!" Lu Fan stated directly. "If anyone wishes to make things difficult for us, then let them know we are not to be trifled with!"
"That's right, we're not to be trifled with!"
The many subordinates of the Hunyuan Heavenly General spoke in unison, their eyes gleaming with cold light. They had endured oppression for too long and were fed up with the situation. Now, they wanted to stand tall, at least not to be looked down upon.
Zhulong nodded solemnly. Lu Fan's words resonated deeply within him, filling him with vitality.
"You've got some nerve, kid!" Situ Jiannan glared at Lu Fan. "They wouldn't have dared to be so disrespectful to me if it weren't for you disrupting this atmosphere!"
With that, Situ Jiannan moved towards Lu Fan without hesitation, his demeanor overbearing. He couldn't tolerate such a situation, especially since, in his view, Lu Fan's words had infringed upon his interests.
Sensing the gust of spiritual energy, Lu Fan did not retreat. Instead, he met it head-on. Although Situ Jiannan was a Great Sage, his strength was mediocre, and Lu Fan felt no fear.
Seeing Lu Fan block his attack, Situ Jiannan became even more enraged. "You dare to fight back? You must have the heart of a bear and the guts of a leopard! Do you know who I am?"
"I don't care who you are. If you dare lay a hand on me again, I'll beat you until you're spitting teeth!" Lu Fan shrugged. "This is the Heavenly Soldier Mansion. I don't believe there's no sense of reason within its walls."
"I am the Young Master of Dragon City, and my father is a close friend of the Wuji Heavenly General. If you dare to touch me, you'll likely be punished, perhaps even expelled from the Heavenly Soldier Mansion!"
Situ Jiannan sneered. "So I advise you to think carefully. Making an enemy of me is not something you'll enjoy!"
"So, a connected individual," Lu Fan smiled slightly. "If what you say is true, and I do touch you, you'll be expelled from the Heavenly Soldier Mansion. I won't miss this place if that happens!"
His words startled everyone present. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak so boldly, catching them off guard.
Meanwhile, Situ Jiannan's expression turned extremely unpleasant. This was the first time he had been threatened like this. Lu Fan's utter disregard for him filled him with shame. In his eyes, Lu Fan's actions were a complete insult.
As the Young Master of Dragon City, the sole son of the Martial Emperor, he could not possibly tolerate this.
In that instant, Situ Jiannan's aura surged, and he struck directly at Lu Fan, showing no restraint. Lu Fan's blatant disrespect was unacceptable, and he intended to make Lu Fan understand the consequences.
Lu Fan, however, remained unconcerned. Seeing Situ Jiannan advance towards him, he showed no sign of apprehension.
Outside the cultivation tower, onlookers watched. The subordinates of the Wuji Heavenly General fighting the subordinates of the Hunyuan Heavenly General was quite a spectacle.
Situ Jiannan unleashed his ultimate techniques to humiliate Lu Fan, but before Lu Fan, they were like child's play, not worth mentioning.
In fact, during their brief clash, his chest had been struck, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood, leaving his face deathly pale.
"Good kid, not only do you dare to lay hands on me, but your strength is also considerable. I underestimated you!"
Situ Jiannan said coldly, "Do you know the ultimate consequence of offending me?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I don't care which young master you are. If you make trouble for us, we will not compromise easily!"
"Indeed!"
Zhulong nodded. "It was bearable to be bullied by you before, but from now on, we will never compromise!"
"So, your wings have hardened,"
Situ Jiannan's expression turned cold, exuding a palpable aura. "Since that is the case, you all wait. I will make you regret this!"
With that, Situ Jiannan prepared to leave. He understood all too well that dealing with Lu Fan and the others wouldn't be simple. If the fight continued, it would be them who lost face.
"Wait!"
Lu Fan's voice cut through the air. "Leaving just like this doesn't seem quite right!"
"What else do you want?"
Situ Jiannan frowned, his imposing aura tinged with a hint of unease. Having experienced Lu Fan's capabilities, he was worried that Lu Fan's persistence would cause trouble.
"I won't dwell on past grievances, but since you sought trouble with us today, leaving like this is hardly appropriate,"
Lu Fan sneered. "To leave, you must apologize, or I'll break one of your arms!"
"I think you're crazy, kid!"
Situ Jiannan roared in anger, about to curse at Lu Fan. But in that sudden instant, Lu Fan appeared before Situ Jiannan, a cold smile on his face. "It seems you're unwilling. If that's the case, I don't mind sending you to meet the King of Hell!"
Sensing the sharp killing intent, Situ Jiannan's expression changed, and he said softly, "I'm sorry, I was wrong before."
Inside the Heavenly Soldier Mansion, everyone was stunned, even shocked. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so formidable as to make Situ Jiannan apologize publicly.
"That's more like it!"
Lu Fan shrugged, not pursuing the matter further.
After Situ Jiannan left, Zhulong turned to Lu Fan. "We owe you greatly this time. Otherwise, we would have continued to be bullied by him!"
"I'm afraid this matter isn't over!"
Lu Fan shook his head, seeing things quite clearly.
"Don't worry. Since you've earned us our dignity back, we absolutely won't let anyone harm you!"
Zhulong looked at Lu Fan, his words carrying a genuine earnestness, as if everything he said was deeply felt.
Having left the cultivation tower, Situ Jiannan's face turned ashen, filled with fury.
"Young Master Situ, that fellow is indeed difficult to deal with. What should we do next?"
A man asked, his expression serious.
"Has that person returned?"
Situ Jiannan's gaze shifted, as if a solution had occurred to him, a slight smile gracing his lips.
"Are you referring to Gu Tongtian?"
A man chuckled. "He has completed his mission and returned, but it won't be easy to get him to act!"
"He is also a subordinate of the Wuji Heavenly General. It is only natural for him to act to protect the Heavenly General's reputation!"
Situ Jiannan let out a cold laugh, full of intent.
He arrived at a bamboo grove and saw a figure sitting cross-legged within the grove, appearing quite composed.
"You've finally returned!"