Sensing the unfavorable situation, other powerful members of the Dark Martial Hall scattered in all directions.
This grey-haired youth was simply a bloodthirsty demon!
He killed those who obeyed, and he killed those who defied.
Those who didn't answer were also killed.
This was completely different from the peak experts they had encountered before.
Other peak experts who threatened to destroy a faction usually just issued threats.
They would typically only kill a few key figures.
The remaining experts would be subdued if possible, and if not, efforts would be made to stabilize them before dealing with them gradually.
How could this grey-haired youth be like this?
He had said he would destroy their Dark Martial Hall, and he was truly prepared to kill his way from the top to the bottom.
There was no hint of threat or jest in his actions.
"Run quickly!"
"Little thief, don't be so arrogant! Do you think no one in our Dark Martial Hall can deal with you?"
"Hurry and invite the Hall Master!"
"Little thief, you're doomed! No matter where you escape, our Hall Master will find you and tear you to shreds!"
The Dark Martial Hall experts who were fleeing in all directions continued to shout.
Liu Han frowned and said, "Master Ling, they've gone to find the Hall Master. We should leave quickly!"
Ji Yan also said urgently, "Master Ling... Master Ling! If we don't leave now, it will be too late. My brother has already been rescued, so let's quickly take him away from Tianchu City to avoid being found by the Dark Martial Hall Master."
"Leave?"
Ling Fan smiled faintly.
"Why should we leave? If the Dark Martial Hall Master is coming, let him come!"
Ling Fan then sat down on the throne in the high platform, overlooking the entire gambling arena.
"Hiss... He's not escaping and is actually waiting for the Dark Martial Hall Master to arrive!"
All the powerful individuals gasped in shock as they saw Ling Fan calmly sit down.
Who was the Dark Martial Hall Master?
He was on par with the Governor of Tianchu Province, the Cave Master of Seven Stars Cave, and the Master of Misty Cloud Mountain – three Martial Grandmasters.
Although ranked after these three, being listed alongside these top experts of Tianchu Province was enough to explain many things.
He was undoubtedly an extremely formidable Martial Grandmaster.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to preside over the Dark Martial Hall for so many years.
This grey-haired youth was actually waiting for the Dark Martial Hall Master to arrive.
Did he think he could contend with a true Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Grandmaster!
Although Ling Fan had single-handedly killed six Dark Martial Hall protectors earlier, his achievements were remarkable.
However, few believed he could stand against the Dark Martial Hall Master.
After all, the gap between the Heavenly Origin Realm and below, and the Heavenly Origin Realm and above, though seemingly small, was like the difference between heaven and earth!
"This young man is indeed a rare, peerless prodigy, perhaps once in a hundred or even a thousand years, but there's just one flaw... he's too arrogant!"
"Heaven's arrogance brings rain, and human arrogance brings disaster. I believe if he were to temporarily avoid the conflict and cultivate for another three to five years, he might be able to contend with a Grandmaster. But now... it's probably not possible."
"This kid is too full of himself! Grandmasters aren't that easy to deal with. If they were, they wouldn't be called Grandmasters."
"Let's just wait and see. It doesn't concern us anyway, and who knows, we might get to witness another spectacular battle. What's not to like about that?"
The numerous powerful individuals were in a heated discussion.
Many who were preparing to leave now decided to stay, as they might soon witness a Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Grandmaster in action, making the trip worthwhile.
On the Ji family's side.
Ji Xian, Ji Tianzong, and Ji De sneered secretly.
This kid was actually preparing to clash with a Martial Grandmaster. Truly overestimating himself.
They had been planning to slip away earlier, but now they decided not to leave.
They were waiting to see how this kid would die!
Just as they were filled with anticipation, Ling Fan's gaze fell upon them.
Upon being looked at by Ling Fan, the three of them couldn't help but shiver, feeling a sense of unease.
Why was this kid looking at them?
They hadn't offended him much, had they?
At most, they hadn't gone to save Ji Hong.
But this was their Ji family's internal affair. What business was it of this kid whether they saved Ji Hong or not?
As they thought this, they felt they had nothing to feel guilty about, so why be nervous?
Ji Tianzong deliberately straightened his back and puffed out his chest, acting very brave.
He seemed eager to compare his spirit with Ling Fan's.
However, Ling Fan's gaze towards them was like that of a giant dragon in the sky looking down upon three ants on the ground.
Calm and indifferent.
He turned to Ji Hong.
Ji Hong's injuries had stabilized somewhat by now.
Ling Fan spoke faintly, "Ji Hong, I had once considered destroying the Ji family, but then I thought, it shouldn't be me who takes action. The Ji family wronged you, so if there's revenge to be had, it should be by you!"
"The Ji family treated you as an enemy. How do you wish to treat them?"
Ling Fan asked calmly.
Ji Hong froze.
He seemed to recall many things.
His body trembled slightly.
From the moment he returned to the Ji family in Tianchu City.
His fate had taken a sharp turn. In less than a month, too many things had happened.
First, the Ji family used him to earn money by participating in gambling arena matches.
They exploited him relentlessly.
Later, because he refused to follow the Dark Martial Hall's instructions to throw matches, he was banned from the gambling arena.
With the Ji family's financial lifeline cut off, they began to scheme other wicked plans.
The Ji family colluded with the Dark Martial Hall's Beast Taming Hall, deceiving him into leading them to hunt the Black Demon Ape tribe.
Black Demon Apes were very valuable.
Their bodies contained precious materials used for refining medicine, forging weapons, and setting up arrays.
Even their brains could fetch a good price and were one of the favorite delicacies of the influential figures in Tianchu City.
Living Black Demon Apes were even more valuable.
The Dark Martial Hall's Beast Taming Hall had always wanted to capture a few live Black Demon Apes for taming. Whether for participating in gambling arena matches or selling them to major powers, it was a very profitable business.
Unfortunately, the Black Demon Ape tribe was very powerful, highly vigilant, and their whereabouts were very secretive, so the Beast Taming Hall had never succeeded.
Ji Hong's return gave the Beast Taming Hall and the Ji family hope.
The Ji family deceived him, claiming they were going to thank the Black Demon Ape tribe for raising Ji Hong over the years.
However, upon reaching the Black Demon Ape tribe's territory, the Ji family and the people from the Beast Taming Hall revealed their true intentions, like a dagger hidden in a scroll.
In that battle, the Black Demon Ape tribe suffered heavy casualties.
Ji Hong realized he had been used and almost went mad, nearly killing all the experts from the Ji family and the Beast Taming Hall.
Later.
The Dark Martial Hall was enraged by this and dispatched several protector-level experts to capture him and bring him back to the Dark Martial Hall...
The Black Demon Ape tribe was also almost annihilated.
Even the old ape king was captured and died on the battle stage of the gambling arena.
These events, one by one, flashed before his eyes. Despite Ji Hong's best efforts to restrain himself, his body trembled slightly with emotion.
What kind of damned family!
What kind of damned bloodline.
He now felt only hatred towards the Ji family!
Such deep-seated hatred, truly impossible to wash away even with all the waters of the three rivers and four seas.
"Have you made up your mind?"
Ling Fan's eyes were deep and distant, as if he could see directly into Ji Hong's soul.
Ji Hong suddenly looked up, meeting Ling Fan's gaze.