A host of powerful figures had their eyes gleaming, none speaking, each lost in their own thoughts.
"Esteemed sirs! This old demon Xinghezi is wicked of heart, using the ruins as bait, he has undoubtedly caused the deaths of countless strong individuals and geniuses. Now, he intends to ensnare us as well. If this demon is not eliminated, and he manages to escape and regain his strength, it will be a catastrophe for the entire Tianchu Province!"
The elder from Miyun Mountain, making a slicing motion with his hand through the air, declared, "I propose that while Xinghezi's spiritual body is still within Ling Fan's body, we shatter the bodies of Liu Ke and Ling Fan in one fell swoop, completely cutting off Xinghezi's retreat and eradicating any future trouble!"
The elder from Qixing Cave immediately nodded in agreement.
Xiong Kuang, Yun Wanshan, and the powerhouses from the various families of Xingsha City were in complete accord, more so than they could possibly be.
After all, the Xingsha Lake ruins were located within their Xingsha City.
Should Xinghezi emerge, they would be the first to suffer.
Furthermore, for individuals like Xiong Kuang and Yun Wanshan, this action would also allow them to kill Ling Fan, avenging their deep-seated hatred, effectively killing two birds with one stone.
Why would they not seize such an opportunity?
Elder Han and Chu Tiange hesitated.
Ling Fan had saved them multiple times, and considering this, they found it difficult to act.
Although Chu Tiange was arrogant and unruly, he was ultimately not a beast who had abandoned his conscience.
He wished to crush Ling Fan under his feet honorably, not to harm him when he was defenseless.
Liu Yubei was preparing to nod in agreement, but upon glimpsing Liu Xiran's sorrowful expression, he felt embarrassed to speak.
Seeing that most had agreed, the elder from Miyun Mountain nodded, "Since that is the case, let us strike together and completely eliminate any future trouble."
"Please don't hurt Brother Ling Fan or my elder brother! I beg you, stop!"
Liu Xiran spread her arms, blocking the path of the crowd.
She said indignantly, "If it weren't for Brother Ling Fan, we would have already been killed by those puppets. Just now, in this palace, it was Brother Ling Fan who saved all of you. And now you want to repay kindness with enmity? Do you have any conscience at all?"
Liu Xiran's words caused many to show expressions of guilt.
The elder from Miyun Mountain, with a somber face, reprimanded, "What does a child like you understand? We are taking this drastic measure to eliminate the old demon Xinghezi. As for Ling Fan, he has likely already fallen victim to Xinghezi's wicked schemes."
"Moreover, even if he is still alive, for the sake of the tens of millions of lives in the entire Tianchu Province, Ling Fan must make a sacrifice! This is his honor!"
Luo Qi chimed in, "What our elder says is correct. You little girl, hurry and get out of the way, or we'll blast you along with them!"
Xiong Kuang sneered, "Patriarch Liu, aren't you going to pull your daughter away? Do you want to be an enemy to everyone!"
Xiong Kuang's words sent a shiver down Liu Yubei's spine. Without hesitation, he forcibly pulled Liu Xiran away.
"Let's attack!"
The elder from Miyun Mountain shouted.
Boom!
More than ten Xuan Gang realm cultivators unleashed their attacks, converging into a powerful and unparalleled dragon of martial Qi, blasting ferociously towards Ling Fan and Liu Ke.
Just then, an enraged roar echoed. Liang Hutou descended from the sky like an iron tower, landing in front of Ling Fan. With his arms crossed, he blocked the combined assault of over ten Xuan Gang realm cultivators.
*Pat*
*Pat*
Liang Hutou was struck with immense force, his body drenched in blood. Blood dripped down, forming a small stream beneath him.
He nearly collapsed to the ground, but he staggered to his feet, fiercely protecting Ling Fan.
"Sacrifice your mother's c*nt!"
Liang Hutou cursed, "You ungrateful pigs, you dogs! My master shouldn't have saved you scum! Not only were you useless, but you also did such despicable things, taking advantage of others when they're down! You're best at preying on the weak."
"Come on, if you want to touch my master, you'll have to get past me!"
Liang Hutou's words thoroughly berated the cultivators from Miyun Mountain, Qixing Cave, and Xingsha City, leaving them utterly humiliated.
A group of people wore extremely unpleasant expressions, as if they had just eaten ten pounds of dog feces.
"If he wants to die, we'll grant him his wish and send him and his master on their way together!"
The elder from Miyun Mountain commanded in a low voice.
Boom!
Another wave of attacks descended. Liang Hutou was once again heavily struck, his protective Qi shield shattered, and his body riddled with wounds. Blood soaked through his clothes.
"Damn it, Liang Hutou, let's see how hard your bones truly are!"
Xiong Kuang sneered, and the others attacked again.
In reality, with Liang Hutou's strength, he wouldn't be so passive. However, he had to protect Ling Fan and Liu Ke behind him, forcing him to endure the onslaught.
Just then.
A lightning-fast figure suddenly attacked from behind!
*Pfft.*
A mid-stage Xuan Gang realm cultivator from Xingsha City had his heart pierced from behind in a single strike!
This attack was extremely concealed, yet steady, accurate, and ruthless!
It was akin to the hunt of a top-tier predator, a swift and fatal blow.
Everyone was instantly shocked as a figure, as agile as a leopard, retreated from them.
It was Ji Hong!
Ji Hong was now bare-chested, waves of powerful vital energy radiating from his body. Every muscle was tensed to its limit, like a ferocious beast entering a combat state, emitting a low growl from its throat.
"Hahaha, good boy! Well done! Master didn't misjudge you."
"Come, let's go and smash these dogs to pieces together!"
Liang Hutou laughed heartily, though his laughter sounded rather grim.
"Kill!"
The group of powerhouses knew there was no turning back now. Today, it was either they died, or Ling Fan and the others perished.
...
As Liang Hutou, alongside Ji Hong, fought fiercely against the assembled powerhouses.
At this moment, within Ling Fan's consciousness.
A formidable, semi-transparent spiritual body descended.
"Heh heh, boy, are you ready to die!"
Xinghezi let out a sinister laugh.
The next moment, his laughter abruptly ceased.
He examined Ling Fan's physical body, and after a long while, he exclaimed with immense astonishment, "Five Elements Physique! Your body is actually a Five Elements Physique!"
"No, the Five Elements are not yet complete, only Gold, Water, Wood, and Fire... Four elements... Forty-eight meridians! You actually have forty-eight meridians! What kind of cultivation technique are you practicing!"
"Such powerful martial Qi, it's no weaker than the martial Qi of a Xuan Gang realm cultivator. Is this truly Qi that a martial artist can cultivate...!"
Xinghezi was utterly shocked.
He had spent a long time observing Ling Fan without noticing anything unusual, believing Ling Fan to be a mere talent in formations but lacking any martial cultivation.
Little did he know that Ling Fan possessed such a profound and foundational treasure body!
Forty-eight meridians...
Unheard of.
Unseen!
This was simply a treasure body for cultivation.
Xinghezi's demeanor immediately turned incredibly greedy.