In truth, Chen Fan's sword strike hadn't utilized his full strength.
For Chen Fan, at this moment, there was no intention of killing Wanzhang Shinguan.
This was because Mitsui Kenji had yet to appear. If he wanted to find Mitsui Kenji, then Wanzhang Shinguan was likely to provide some information.
It was precisely for this reason that the sword Chen Fan had just unleashed, though seemingly powerful, had not actually harmed Mitsui Kenji.
The purpose of this strike was merely to scare Wanzhang Shinguan a little, to calm him down.
However, after this strike was made, something happened that Chen Fan had not anticipated.
That was, Wanzhang Shinguan wet his pants from fear.
This was actually not a big deal. After all, Chen Fan's strike had stirred up dust and stones, and the heavens and earth had almost changed color!
As the target of Chen Fan's strike, it was entirely normal for Wanzhang Shinguan to wet his pants out of fear.
And just then, Chen Fan smiled.
This was also nothing significant in itself, but to Wanzhang Shinguan, it was a form of mockery and humiliation!
He had wanted to avenge Jiutiao Shinguan!
But after this brief exchange, having witnessed Chen Fan's terrifying and formidable strength, Wanzhang Shinguan felt sorrow and anger in his heart!
The mixed emotions, coupled with a deep sense of powerlessness and fear, made his throat feel sweet, and he couldn't suppress a surge of hot blood!
"Pfft!"
After being scared into wetting his pants by Chen Fan's sword, Wanzhang Shinguan was then enraged by Chen Fan's hearty laughter, causing him to vomit blood!
Upon seeing Wanzhang Shinguan in such a state, Chen Fan felt even more disappointed in him.
After all, just by looking at Wanzhang Shinguan's weak demeanor, Chen Fan knew that it would be difficult to obtain any information about Mitsui Kenji from him.
However, to kill him…
Chen Fan couldn't help but let out a wry smile.
Did he even deserve to die by his sword?
Thus, Chen Fan shook his head at Wanzhang Shinguan and said with great disappointment, "If this is all you have to offer, then killing you would be no different than killing Jiutiao. It would only dirty my weapon."
As soon as Chen Fan uttered these words, Wanzhang Shinguan, who was already spitting blood from anger, felt an even greater pain in his chest!
Even if he wasn't an opponent, even if he was as weak as an ant before Chen Fan!
Even if he was so weak that he didn't deserve Chen Fan's attention!
Wanzhang Shinguan felt that all of this was irrelevant. Facing Chen Fan, whose strength was almost monstrous, he was indeed weak, and he could accept that!
But!
Why must Lord Jiutiao be dragged into this!
That's right, at this moment, Wanzhang Shinguan could abandon his personal dignity, but he could not allow the deceased Lord Jiutiao, who had died for him, to suffer any insult!
Therefore, Wanzhang Shinguan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, wishing he could grind his teeth to dust, and brandishing his samurai sword, he shouted at Chen Fan!
"Chen Tianjiao… you are truly going too far! You can insult me! But I will never allow you to insult Lord Jiutiao!"
Chen Fan had already sheathed the Ama-no-Murakumo Sword, as he did not wish to kill Wanzhang Shinguan personally, because the Wanzhang Shinguan he had just encountered did not deserve to die by his hand.
However, the words Wanzhang Shinguan had just roared out, in an instant, made Chen Fan look at him with renewed respect.
Indeed, loyal!
A person like this, dying by the Ama-no-Murakumo Sword, would not dirty the sword, nor would it dirty his hands.
However, Chen Fan was not satisfied with Wanzhang Shinguan's current attitude, so he pointed the tip of the Ama-no-Murakumo Sword at Wanzhang Shinguan and said coldly.
"If he is insulted, then so be it. What can you do to me?"
With the conversation having reached this point, Chen Fan was now simply waiting for Wanzhang Shinguan to cry out in defiance and charge at him!
And at that moment, he would only need one strike to end it all.
Chen Fan was already prepared to draw his sword, but Wanzhang Shinguan did not cry out, nor did he charge forward.
His expression suddenly changed, and he let out a burst of laughter!
"Haha! I can't do anything to you, but… you've forgotten something!"
Seeing Wanzhang Shinguan's sudden change in demeanor, Chen Fan was a little surprised and asked.
"Oh? What thing?"
Upon hearing Chen Fan's question, Wanzhang Shinguan's face first showed a look of relief.
Then, his face took on a triumphant and secretive expression, and he said to Chen Fan.
"Don't you want to know where Mitsui Kenji went?"
At this moment, Wanzhang Shinguan had been deeply impressed by Chen Fan's formidable strength.
Therefore, although Wanzhang Shinguan felt very angry towards Chen Fan in his heart, and he did not allow Chen Fan to insult the deceased good Lord Jiutiao.
However, he was now at a loss for what to do, and this predicament made Wanzhang Shinguan's mind even clearer.
He knew very well that if he died now, he would truly lose everything.
But… if he lived.
Then, with his strength, he would undoubtedly have many opportunities to rise again one day!
Only by enduring for a while could he truly exact revenge!
It was precisely for all these reasons that Wanzhang Shinguan had decided to gamble on his future!
The reason it was said to be a gamble was entirely because Wanzhang Shinguan had no idea of Mitsui Kenji's whereabouts at this moment!
He intended to defeat Chen Fan in his area of expertise to buy himself a way out!
However, at this moment, Wanzhang Shinguan had lost all confidence due to Chen Fan's onslaught. As soon as he spoke, his guilt was revealed.
Of course, he himself was unaware of this.
But Chen Fan, facing him directly, saw through his wavering at a glance.
Chen Fan knew that Wanzhang Shinguan likely knew less about Mitsui Kenji's whereabouts than he did.
"I think I know better than you." Thus, Chen Fan said coldly, while walking towards Wanzhang Shinguan.
Finally, after finishing these few words, Chen Fan had already placed the Ama-no-Murakumo Sword horizontally across Wanzhang Shinguan's neck.
And Wanzhang Shinguan, who was already extremely guilty, realized that Chen Fan wasn't taking the bait, and his heart was filled with anxiety.
His whole body was trembling, and he cast a timid glance at the gleaming Ama-no-Murakumo Sword that was now at his throat!
In fact, the unexplainable timidity in his heart at this moment made Wanzhang Shinguan feel that it would be better to just die and be done with it.
However, upon thinking of the tragically deceased Lord Jiutiao, he was unwilling!
Therefore, upon hearing Chen Fan's words, Wanzhang Shinguan made his decision!