"I have seen arrogant people in my life, but never someone as arrogant as you!"
The Ancient Family Saint sneered, "Do you truly believe you can contend with me?"
"How will we know if we don't try?"
Lu Fan shrugged, "No matter what, one must try. Especially since I have no choice right now."
"When you laid hands on my Ancient Family members, you should have foreseen this outcome!"
The Ancient Family Saint spoke coldly, his hand transforming into claws as he swept towards Lu Fan in the void. The attack appeared to blot out the sky, and the terrifying claw threatened to destroy the entire Shenji City.
Lu Fan felt immense pressure. The lightning and flames he controlled within him churned restlessly. Unfortunately, under the aura of a Saint, his flame power was suppressed, leaving him inwardly shocked.
Indeed, Saint realm experts were not to be trifled with. Even Lu Fan, now considered the foremost individual below the Saint realm, struggled to cope.
"In my eyes, you are merely an ant, daring to act presumptuously before me!" the Ancient Family Saint said, his words icy and dismissive, as if Lu Fan were nothing more than a puppet.
"Lightning and Flames, ignite my body!"
Lu Fan roared, and the lightning and flames surged throughout his body. Simultaneously, he charged towards the Ancient Family Saint. This was the most potent technique he could unleash since acquiring the lightning and flames. If even this couldn't contend with a Saint, he feared utter annihilation awaited him today.
Sensing the flame's power, the Ancient Family Saint remained unfazed and continued his charge. But in that instant, he was surprised to find the flame power incredibly ferocious, something even his Saintly body struggled to withstand.
Boom...
The sound of impact echoed. The Ancient Family Saint was inwardly shaken and retreated sharply, needing to temporarily avoid the full force of the attack, even with his Saintly body.
Concurrently, Lu Fan was also sent flying back by the impact, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. His entire body trembled, yet a cold smile played on his lips.
It seemed Saints were not as terrifying as he had imagined. At least, by exerting his full power, he could make a Saint wary, which was enough for now.
"You truly surprise me, to be able to wound me!"
The Ancient Family Saint sneered, "But that is all. Today, you will surely pay with your life!"
"Since I can injure you, how can you possibly capture me!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly and then abruptly rose, fleeing towards another direction of Shenji City. This direction was the exact opposite of where Bi Qing and the others had escaped, ensuring their safety.
"Want to leave? I doubt it will be that easy!"
The Ancient Family Saint chuckled and instantly lunged towards Lu Fan. Having seen his Ancient Family members killed by Lu Fan, how could he simply let it go? If Lu Fan survived today, how could he, the head of the Ancient Family, maintain his authority?
One chasing, one fleeing, their pursuit in the dark night drew considerable attention. Especially from Shenji Mountain, which was located near Shenji City. The inhabitants of Shenji Mountain were certainly aware of the Ancient Family Saint's arrival.
However, this matter did not concern Shenji Mountain, so they naturally did not intervene.
In the darkness, the Ancient Family Saint, seeing Lu Fan's extreme speed, decided to hold nothing back and unleashed a Saintly aura.
Before Lu Fan could react, the Saintly aura reached him, striking him forcefully and sending him crashing into a nearby mountain range. Blood spurted from his mouth. The might of a Saint indeed was beyond his control.
"Today, I want to see where you can run, brat!"
The Ancient Family Saint sneered, his expression growing colder, as if Lu Fan were already a trapped beast.
"If you want to kill me, you'll need the ability to do so!"
Lu Fan wiped the blood from his mouth and, with a wave of his hand, the Human Emperor Cauldron appeared above his head, emanating strands of divine radiance.
"This is..."
The Ancient Family Saint was slightly startled, his gaze fixed on the Human Emperor Cauldron. He seemed surprised that Lu Fan possessed such a treasure. Although the Human Emperor Cauldron appeared ordinary, the aura it exuded was extraordinary.
"My strength was insufficient before to activate this Human Emperor Cauldron, but that is no longer the case," Lu Fan said with a smile. "Would you like to try?"
"You brat are simply courting death, thinking you can suppress me with this cauldron!"
The Ancient Family Saint laughed heartily, his eyes growing colder. While the Human Emperor Cauldron possessed a supreme aura, he was a Saint and would not fear such an ordinary cauldron.
"This Human Emperor Cauldron's power is immense; do not underestimate it!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "If I activate it, you will surely die here today, and then your entire Ancient Family will cease to exist!"
"What arrogant words! I wish to see how great the power of your Human Emperor Cauldron is to make you speak with such bravado!" the Ancient Family patriarch sneered. As a Saint, he would not be afraid of such things.
Moreover, Lu Fan was an enemy of the Ancient Family, so how could he easily let him go? Even if it meant risking his life today, he would not hesitate.
"Since you've said so much, I shall let you witness the might of the Human Emperor Cauldron!"
Lu Fan spoke no further, forcefully activating the Human Emperor Cauldron. His eyes turned sharp. He had a premonition that the Human Emperor Cauldron would ensure his safety.
"Ignorant of the heavens and earth!"
The Ancient Family Saint snorted coldly, attempting to forcefully stop Lu Fan. He could sense the cauldron's power, and if Lu Fan truly activated it, he might not escape unscathed.
In that very instant, the Human Emperor Cauldron's aura reached its zenith. The Ancient Family Saint tried to intervene forcefully, but it was too late. He was directly repelled by the cauldron's overwhelming aura. Even a Saint realm expert could not control the cauldron's might.
Pfft...
The Ancient Family Saint spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes now filled with greed. Seeing the immense power the Human Emperor Cauldron displayed under Lu Fan's activation, he wondered how much more powerful it would be if he obtained it.
Thinking thus, the Ancient Family Saint rejoiced, "The Human Emperor Cauldron's power is so immense. In your hands, it is a waste of a treasure."
"If you wish to seize the cauldron, you must first have the strength!"
Lu Fan chuckled lightly. "This Human Emperor Cauldron has been activated. If you dare to make a move, you are inviting your own demise!"