"You two go first, I'll cover the rear!" Lu Fan said, his voice filled with vigilance.
"No, I'm staying with you!" Lin Ke said in a deep voice, "We're in this together, and it's all because of me that the Snow Mountain Sect is like this!"
"If you stay, I'll be distracted!" Lu Fan stated directly, "If you're not here, I have my own ways to escape!"
"I think you two should stop arguing!" the Snow Mountain Sect Leader sneered, "None of you will get away!"
As soon as the words fell, the Snow Mountain Sect Leader soared into the sky, exuding a powerful aura as he surged towards Lu Fan and the others.
"Be careful!" Lu Fan shouted, stepping forward to block. His internal energy churned, carrying an unstoppable force. He knew all too well that if such an aura wasn't stopped, it would cause chaos.
Boom... A massive sound erupted, and Lu Fan was sent flying backward, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Even though he was no longer the man he used to be, he was still severely injured.
"Pathetic!" The Snow Mountain Sect Leader's expression was icy, "With just you lot, you dare to wreak havoc on the Snow Mountain Sect? Truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Lu Fan's face turned ashen. He had never imagined that the Snow Mountain Sect Leader's aura would be so potent. He was likely not just a quasi-Emperor, but possibly a true Battle Emperor.
"He is a descendant of Nine Dragon Mountain. If you kill him, you will surely offend Nine Dragon Mountain!" Long Yi stepped forward, threatening the Snow Mountain Sect Leader.
"Nine Dragon Mountain?" The Snow Mountain Sect Leader narrowed his eyes, "I've roamed the martial world for so many years, yet I've never heard of Nine Dragon Mountain!"
"How is that possible!" Long Yi's expression shifted. He knew very well that Ancestor Huoshan was quite wary of Nine Dragon Mountain, yet the Snow Mountain Sect Leader seemed utterly unconcerned.
"Deal with them!" the Snow Mountain Sect Leader said coldly, a hint of amusement in his voice. Lu Fan was already heavily injured, and as for the other two, even if he didn't act, the elders of the Snow Mountain Sect could handle them.
"Your subordinates obey!" The many elders of the Snow Mountain Sect cupped their fists and soared into the sky, pursuing Long Yi and the others. The actions Lu Fan and his companions had taken at the Snow Mountain Sect back then would be repaid in kind.
Long Yi resisted with all his might, his face also growing grim. He had never expected the Snow Mountain Sect to be so troublesome.
"Take my blade!" The Great Elder's aura was imposing as he slashed towards Long Yi, his eyes filled with coldness. Feeling this killing intent, Long Yi dared not be negligent. He knew the strength of the Snow Mountain Sect's Great Elder; if this blade strike landed, even he couldn't withstand it.
Meanwhile, Lin Ke was also being besieged. Lu Fan forcefully intervened, but facing the elders, he gained no advantage. More importantly, the Snow Mountain Sect Leader watched with predatory intent. If he were to personally intervene, Lu Fan and the others would have no power to resist.
"How does it feel? Is it painful now?" the Great Elder chuckled, "When you trespassed into the Snow Mountain Sect, did you ever consider others!"
"We took the items. Since you insist on this, we can only fight to the death!" Lu Fan said coldly. He was now heavily injured, and any slight misstep could lead to his demise, but he was helpless against such an assault.
"As long as the three of you kneel and kowtow, admitting your mistakes, there might still be a glimmer of hope!" the Snow Mountain Sect Leader said coldly.
"A nice thought!" Lu Fan sneered, "But we would only kneel to heaven and earth, never to you!"
"Then don't blame me for being ruthless!" The Snow Mountain Sect Leader instantly sneered. He would not show mercy to stubborn individuals like Lu Fan. In that instant, the Snow Mountain Sect Leader's palm, imbued with supreme internal energy, transformed into a blur as he surged towards the three of Lu Fan. Lu Fan and the others had refused to yield, and he would not waste time here.
Feeling the terrifying aura, the three were startled at first and retreated rapidly. The Snow Mountain Sect Leader's strength was immense, and such terrifying power was beyond their control. In that instant, the three retreated, and even they, who were powerful, had to yield before a true expert.
"His strength is even greater than Instructor Hua's!" Long Yi exclaimed, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, his face pale. He had clearly sustained internal injuries. "We can't gain any advantage fighting him!"
"Since we can't escape, then let's fight to the death!" Lu Fan's expression was cold. They hadn't wanted this, but now that it had come to this, they had no choice but to fight with all their might.
"Truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!" The Snow Mountain Sect Leader sneered, his imposing aura overwhelming. He didn't take the people before him seriously at all; at least, in his eyes, Lu Fan and the other two posed no threat to him.
With another booming impact, Lu Fan and the other two joined forces to confront the Snow Mountain Sect Leader, yet they were still defeated, their bodies trembling, unable to hold on.
"Today, I will make you die. Who can save you!" the Snow Mountain Sect Leader sneered. Just as he was about to strike, a fierce wind swept through the forest, and for some unknown reason, everyone felt a sense of dread.
"Who dares to disrupt my vision!" the Snow Mountain Sect Leader said coldly, "Come out quickly and accept your death!"
"It is best to forgive when one can. Sect Leader Snow Mountain, why must you kill so indiscriminately!" A cold voice rang out, and a figure in black flashed into existence beside Lu Fan, his gaze fixed directly on the Snow Mountain Sect Leader.
Looking at the man in black before him, Lu Fan felt a flicker of surprise. He was certain he had never met this man in black, but why would the man in black save him? At such great risk.
"When has the Snow Mountain Sect ever needed outsiders to meddle?" the Snow Mountain Sect Leader said coldly, "I'd like to see who you are!" Without the slightest hesitation, the Snow Mountain Sect Leader advanced towards the man in black, his imposing aura surging. He was infinitely close to a Battle Emperor, and his actual combat strength was extraordinary. How could he tolerate such provocation from this man in black?
After just a few exchanges, he hadn't managed to harm the man in black at all; he couldn't even get close to his figure. Lu Fan watched the scene unfold, his heart filled with shock. He knew the Snow Mountain Sect Leader's strength all too well, but he never imagined that the man in black would possess such power.
After stopping, the Snow Mountain Sect Leader looked at the man in black again, "I am very curious, who exactly are you? And how do you possess such movement techniques!"
"There are some things you shouldn't know, and don't need to know!" the man in black stated directly, "You only need to know that you cannot touch these people, and that's enough!"
"Arrogant, truly arrogant!" Many elders spoke coldly, their words filled with dissatisfaction. After all, the man in black's words were too targeted, making them difficult to accept.
"I've lived for so many years, yet I've never seen such an impudent person!" the Snow Mountain Sect Leader's expression turned icy.
"You are no match for me!" the man in black shrugged, "I advise you not to make a move!"