"I've just received intelligence that he's heading to Death Valley today."
The middle-aged man said repeatedly, "With Grand Uncle making a move there, it's bound to be foolproof and won't be detected by Dragon Country."
"Dragon Country?" The white-haired elder narrowed his eyes. "Could he be connected to Dragon Country?"
"I'm not entirely sure, but it seems to be related to Dragon Country's Dragon Group," the middle-aged man nodded. "However, he killed the Jiang family members, and we can't let him off the hook."
"So what if he's connected to the Dragon Group? He killed our Jiang family members, and he'll have to pay with blood."
The Jiang family's Grand Uncle stepped forward, heading towards Death Valley, his body radiating boundless killing intent. He had been in seclusion for a hundred years, and now that the Jiang family's lineage was destroyed, how could he not be enraged?
Meanwhile, inside Death Valley, before Lu Fan and the others had even entered, they could feel a deathly aura. Many people in the amusement park were disguised as zombies, and some even had ghastly figures painted on their faces, making them look quite terrifying.
"Is this Death Valley?"
Lin Xiaojia exclaimed excitedly, "It looks like it'll be fun."
"Naturally, it's fun," Gu Wen said with a smile. "The exteriors are just a facade. Death Valley itself is truly terrifying, and you'll have a much better experience once you're inside."
Lin Xiaojia nodded vigorously, looking visibly excited. Han Qiushui was also a little thrilled. After all, young girls enjoyed such thrilling scenes, even if they were inwardly scared.
"You two guys better protect us well once we go in," Han Qiushui said. "We're both weak women and are quite frightened of these ghosts."
"It's just an illusion," Gu Wen replied helplessly. "So you don't need to worry."
"Even if it's fake, it should still be pretty scary inside," Lin Xiaojia said sheepishly.
"It's alright, we'll stay behind you two," Lu Fan smiled. "We won't let anything happen to you."
Lin Xiaojia nodded solemnly, finally feeling at ease. Lu Fan's words were enough for her.
Upon entering Death Valley, it was pitch black. Inside the caves of Death Valley, many soul banners fluttered, just like in the movies, making it quite frightening.
"Roar..."
A scream echoed from the depths of the cave, sending chills down their spines. Lin Xiaojia, startled, stumbled backward until she bumped into Lu Fan, feeling a sense of security.
"It's okay, they're all just people in disguise," Lu Fan shrugged. "You don't need to worry so much!"
With these words, Han Qiushui and the others also nodded secretly and moved forward. They were all martial artists, and although they were inwardly fearful, they were naturally stronger than ordinary women.
They stumbled along the way, Lin Xiaojia's palms sweating from fear, while Gu Wen appeared relaxed, seemingly quite familiar with the scene.
After descending the first level of Death Valley, the two girls looked pale, while Lu Fan and Gu Wen remained unfazed, as if nothing had happened.
"So exciting, it was so exciting inside!"
Lin Xiaojia exclaimed with excitement, "I've never been to such a fun place before. I suddenly want to go through it again!"
"If you want to go again, you can go by yourself!" Gu Wen said. "I'm sure you won't be afraid!"
"Me, go by myself?"
Lin Xiaojia immediately shook her head. "Then I wouldn't dare!"
"I'll go with you!" Han Qiushui walked over. "We'll go together this time, without them accompanying us!"
"Mhm, mhm!" Lin Xiaojia quickly nodded. Having already gone through it once, she no longer felt any fear.
Lu Fan and Gu Wen sat aside, drinking tea. Death Valley was not only an amusement park but also offered beautiful scenery that was quite captivating.
"In a few days, it will be the Old Master's birthday. What should I give him?" Lu Fan looked at Gu Wen. "Give me some suggestions."
"It's already a great honor for Master to attend the Old Master's birthday,"
Gu Wen said with a wry smile. "As for what to give, it doesn't really matter."
"If you say that, isn't it disrespectful to the Old Master?" Lu Fan gave him a look. "Regardless, the Gu family has helped a lot during this trip to Zhongzhou, so I can't be too casual."
"Master, you jest. It is the Gu family's honor to befriend Master!" Gu Wen said with a serious expression.
Lu Fan smiled slightly and didn't say anything more, instead looking towards the distance of Death Valley. For some reason, he felt a powerful aura approaching nearby.
Before long, Lin Xiaojia and the others emerged from inside, their faces filled with joy.
"You two seem to have had a lot of fun today," Gu Wen teased. "You didn't have this expression when you arrived."
"Thank you for your hospitality, Young Master Gu," Han Qiushui said with a smile. "If not for you, we probably wouldn't have been able to experience the local customs!"
"Cough, cough..." Gu Wen said with a serious expression. "I do enjoy hearing that."
However, at this very moment, Lu Fan instantly became alert, his gaze shifting as he looked forward.
And in front of Death Valley, a white-haired elder, like a phantom, appeared before Death Valley in an instant. He looked like an immortal, his face full of wrinkles.
The elder's expression was indifferent as he gazed at Death Valley.
Sensing the sharp gaze, many people in Death Valley felt a sense of dread. The elder's powerful aura was something ordinary people could not withstand.
Lu Fan stood in place, looking at the white-robed elder. Gu Wen and the others also frowned, clearly sensing something was amiss.
"The old man's aura is very strange. Why is he here?" Han Qiushui asked. "Could he be coming for us?"
"How is that possible? We have no enmity with him, why would he be coming for us!" Gu Wen retorted. "Besides, what kind of person is Master? Who would dare to disrespect Master?"
"I'm not so sure!" Lu Fan chuckled. "Perhaps he is coming for me!"
At this moment, the Jiang family's Grand Uncle looked at Lu Fan, as if seeing through everything. Among everyone in Death Valley, Lu Fan's strength was the most mysterious. He was likely the Lord Lu mentioned by the Jiang family.
"Are you Lord Lu of Jiangnan?"
The white-haired elder looked at Lu Fan, his words becoming even more indifferent.
"That's right!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "I am Lord Lu of Jiangnan. May I ask who you are, senior? And how do you know my name?"
"Were the entire Jiang family wiped out by you?" The white-haired elder asked again, his tone growing colder.
As the Jiang family's Grand Uncle, he possessed the entire foundation of the Jiang family. Now that the Jiang family was destroyed, how could he stand idly by? If Lu Fan did not perish today, he would never give up.
"You are from the Jiang family?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "I truly didn't expect the Jiang family to have a master like you. If you had been present that day, the Jiang family might not have been annihilated."
"My Jiang family is a martial arts family of Zhongzhou, with a hundred years of heritage. How can you say we can be destroyed just like that!" the Jiang family's Grand Uncle said coldly, spiritual energy surging around him, giving the impression of world-destroying power.
The true Battle Spirit realm practitioners wielded not just inner force, but also supreme spiritual power.