"Young Master, it is because of him that our Chen family has fallen into an abyss of eternal damnation. Fate has brought us face to face today, and we cannot let them go easily!"
With cold glints in their eyes, several elders of the Chen family spoke, exuding an icy aura. Having reached this point, how could they back down?
"This is Tianhai City. Do not act rashly!" Zhao Xue said coldly, his demeanor asserting his stance. In his eyes, these people were clearly not good individuals, and he would never allow Lu Fan to be bullied.
"Oh, I recall when we were in Xuandi City, you were quite intimate with the daughter of the Profound Emperor. And now you've found another. Truly remarkable, having women come to your defense wherever you go!" Chen Jianbei said coldly, his words laced with mockery. He clearly didn't take Lu Fan seriously, perhaps seeing him as nothing more than ordinary.
Lu Fan ignored them and continued walking forward. If his guess was correct, the Chen family would surely be unable to resist making a move. This way, they would be the ones violating the city's regulations, and it would undoubtedly stir up quite a commotion. He was very much aware of this.
"Trying to leave? It won't be that easy today!" Chen Jianbei said, a faint cold light revealing itself, exuding an imposing aura as he directly blocked Lu Fan's path.
Simultaneously, others also made their moves, standing in front of Lu Fan with an imposing presence, as if they would show no mercy if Lu Fan dared to make any rash move.
"Since your Chen family is so eager to move against me, why not give it a try!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly, a smile appearing on his face. "Let's see if you have the capability, and if you will face punishment!"
The Chen family members were taken aback. With Lu Fan's words, they suddenly realized that if they were to make a move, it would undoubtedly lead to immense trouble.
"Fine, we'll let him live to see another day!" An elder of the Chen family spoke, his words carrying a certain air. Having reached this point, it seemed this was the only course of action.
"I thought you were all that powerful. Now it seems you're just ordinary!" Lu Fan said with a faint smile, his expression appearing even more indifferent, as if everything in his eyes was insignificant.
After the Chen family members departed, Zhao Xue asked in surprise, "Why do you have a feud with them?"
"Who in the Heavenly Realm doesn't have a few enemies?" Lu Fan shrugged, his words as indifferent as ever, as if this were all perfectly normal in his eyes.
"That's true!" Zhao Xue nodded, a smile appearing on his face. With Lu Fan's words, he felt that what Lu Fan said made a lot of sense.
After wandering around for a bit, Lu Fan felt that there wasn't much to do in Tianhai City. However, he was somewhat curious as to why Chen Jianbei and the others had come here, and he was quite puzzled.
"Perhaps he has relatives in Tianhai City?" Zhao Xue offered, "It's possible he came specifically to seek their help!"
"Yes, that's what I was thinking!" Lu Fan nodded. "It seems this matter is not simple."
"What's not simple about it? Even if they have powerful relatives, what can they do in the entirety of Tianhai City?" Zhao Xue chuckled lightly. "Don't you still have our Zhao family backing you?"
"The Zhao family backing me!" Lu Fan was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but laugh. "Things are probably not that simple. Moreover, you and I have only just met, how can you back me? Even if you are willing, your father probably won't agree!"
"You've spoken the truth there!" Zhao Xue nodded. "But don't worry, if anyone dares to lay a hand on you, I will not stand idly by!"
"Then I thank you," Lu Fan nodded slightly, feeling a touch of gratitude. Zhao Xue's words indicated that he considered him a friend, a friendship that was rare these days.
"You don't need to thank me. We're all friends, what's there to thank?" Zhao Xue waved his hand. "Besides, if you hadn't rescued me, I wouldn't be standing here alive right now!"
"You're not wrong about that," Lu Fan nodded. "However, my current situation doesn't seem very good. If the Chen family knows some influential families in Tianhai City, it would be a great threat to me!"
"In the entire Tianhai City, there are only two Half-Emperors. One of them is my grandfather!" Zhao Xue stated directly. "The other is the Ouyang family. As long as the Chen family has no connection with the Ouyang family, there shouldn't be any issues. And even if they are connected to the Ouyang family, don't you still have our Zhao family backing you!"
"What you say is true!" Lu Fan nodded, a smile appearing on his face. Zhao Xue's words were clearly meant to comfort him, but Lu Fan knew very well that if such a situation truly arose, the Zhao family would likely not intervene. He was quite certain of this. His grandfather, the elder of the Zhao family, was quite pragmatic. Upon learning he was a transcendent, he had shown some disdain. How could such a family protect him? It would be good enough if they didn't ostracize him.
Meanwhile, many experts from the Chen family arrived at a grand entrance but were stopped by several guards. "Who are you? How dare you intrude upon my Ouyang family!"
"My aunt is Chen Yulan, married into the Ouyang family. My uncle is the head of the Ouyang family!" Chen Jianbei said coldly, his words carrying an imposing air. With these words, the guards hesitated. They didn't know if Chen Jianbei was telling the truth, but seeing his confidence, they couldn't probe too deeply.
Some time later, the matter was reported to Chen Yulan. Upon learning of the situation, Chen Yulan rushed out to greet them, her eyes filled with joy. She hadn't expected Chen Jianbei to come to Tianhai City; these were her maternal relatives.
"Aunt, I've finally seen you!" Chen Jianbei went up and hugged her, appearing quite aggrieved, his face somewhat pale.
"What happened? Why do you look so unwell!" Chen Yulan asked immediately, her expression serious. These were people from their Chen family, and she naturally had to host them well, lest people gossip.
"The Chen family was annihilated, and only we were left!" Chen Jianbei said with a heavy tone. "All of this is because of one person. If it weren't for him, the Chen family wouldn't have fallen to this point!"
"Who is it, how dare they!" Chen Yulan abruptly stood up. "How dare they lay a hand on my Chen family? Are they tired of living!"
"This person is in Tianhai City. If possible, please, Aunt, do justice for my Chen family!" Chen Jianbei quickly cupped his fists. He was well aware that Chen Yulan's husband was a Half-Emperor. If he personally intervened, dealing with Lu Fan would be as simple as flicking a finger, not even worth mentioning.
"Since he is in Tianhai City, then take me to meet him!" Chen Yulan's expression was cold.