Slur was not wrong. Although he didn't know Chen Fan's true strength, the power Chen Fan displayed that afternoon was completely different from before. Thus, Slur had re-evaluated Chen Fan's actual capabilities. All signs pointed to Chen Fan potentially reaching the realm of a demigod, but Slur didn't want to reveal the truth. Firstly, he was afraid of disheartening the other members of the Knights of the Undead, and secondly, he feared that word might spread.
"When he arrives, I will talk to him. Rest assured," Slur said to everyone after his contemplation.
The leader of the Knights of the Undead here was still unconvinced, thinking how could someone so young possibly be as powerful as his master. He was determined to spar with Chen Fan when he arrived.
However, the captain of the Knights of the Undead here had no idea that Chen Fan had already arrived, silently observing the small base of the Knights of the Undead from a rooftop.
Even Slur couldn't sense Chen Fan's presence.
In truth, Chen Fan himself was unsure of his own power level. Although he appeared to be only at the mid-stage of the demigod realm, once all his divine artifacts were activated, Chen Fan's overall strength might indeed have reached the early divine level.
The Dragon Pattern Compass increased his overall attributes.
The Golden Silk Zen Robe provided extremely high defense.
The Cloud Gathering Sword increased his attack power, but it was still missing its scabbard, thus losing half its might. However, even at only half its power, the Cloud Gathering Sword, being a demigod artifact, could still contend with any weapon in this world.
Chen Fan was very curious about what kind of divine artifact the Pope held.
"Whoosh..."
A gust of wind blew across Slur's face.
"He's here," Slur said.
At that moment, Chen Fan, clad in black, appeared directly at the entrance of the small base's tents.
"When did he get in?" Even the captain of the Knights of the Undead here was shocked. Chen Fan had entered directly, bypassing all defenses. This was something only an expert of his master's caliber could achieve. Was his master telling the truth?
The captain of the Knights of the Undead here looked at Chen Fan with confusion, but it was of no use.
"How will I know if he's truly that strong without trying? Or perhaps he snuck in from somewhere," the captain of the Knights of the Undead thought to himself. He then raised his Undead Blade and lunged at Chen Fan.
Chen Fan, of course, knew that the Undead Blade he wielded was merely to test him. He didn't even use his full strength. Even if he did, the captain of the Knights of the Undead here, who had only recently entered the Golden Core stage, was still like an ant in Chen Fan's eyes.
In front of Slur, Chen Fan lifted his right foot and, without even using his true qi, casually kicked the captain of the Knights of the Undead square in the chest.
As the captain was struck by Chen Fan's foot, he was sent flying backward a considerable distance.
The member of the Knights of the Undead crashed into some boxes on the side, completely stunned by Chen Fan's power.
"What are you playing with the children for?" Slur said with a smile, witnessing the scene.
Chen Fan also chuckled and retorted, "It's his own fault for being disrespectful. That's why I kicked him. He drew his sword on me the moment he saw me! If he had injured me and I ended up in the hospital, you old scoundrel would have to take responsibility!"
"Alright, alright! I'll take responsibility. I'll take responsibility."
The two met as if they were old friends who hadn't seen each other in a long time. If an ordinary passerby had seen them, they would have mistaken them for lifelong confidants.
The captain, who had been sent flying, slowly got up and gave Chen Fan an apologetic smile. He had clearly acknowledged Chen Fan's strength. Chen Fan hadn't used any true qi when he kicked him; he had relied solely on his physical body, honed through cultivation, to withstand his full-force attack.
"Look, he's getting up!" Chen Fan said to Slur, pointing at the captain as he got to his feet.
Slur also turned his head and smiled at the captain.
"See? I told you his strength was above mine, but you wouldn't believe me. You had to learn the hard way."
"Serves you right," Slur said.
The young man at this point also chuckled awkwardly, "Indeed, Mr. Chen's strength is as rumored. The subjugation of District Thirteen is within reach!"
Although the captain was still apologetic, the thought of the Knights of the Undead having such a powerful ally made him happy for the organization.
After all, with a fighter of such caliber, the Knights of the Undead could at least save more than half of their strength in future encounters with District Thirteen.
"I heard you're going to the Middle East in three months?" Slur said.
Chen Fan was unaware that Slur knew his plans. Hearing Slur say this, Chen Fan was a little surprised. Why was Slur's source of information so swift?
However, he nodded immediately, and a surge of true qi emanated from him, making him alert.
"Don't overthink it. Bai Lin told me. She also asked me to arrange for someone to help you in the Middle East," Slur said, seeing the surprise in Chen Fan's eyes, to allay any concerns about how he knew Chen Fan's whereabouts.
"So it was her." Upon hearing that Bai Lin had told Slur, Chen Fan immediately retracted his protective true qi.
"She's such a gossip," Chen Fan grumbled.