"Lord Lu's influence is immense, and I, Old Han, am well aware of it," the Han family head chuckled. "However, this matter originated with the Han family, so how can we stand idly by?"
Many disciples of the Han family nodded in agreement. If it weren't for the Han family, Lu Fan wouldn't have become an enemy of the Yun family. Now that many experts from the Yun family had arrived, the Han family would never stand aside.
"Even if you have become a Grandmaster, you are merely a novice," Yun Qingshan said coldly. "Compared to us seasoned Grandmasters, you are still far behind!"
"So what!" the Han family head retorted. "Even if the entire Han family is destroyed, we will never let Lord Lu fight alone!"
Yun Qingshan was dismissive. Even with the Han family head joining, Lu Fan was destined to lose today. After all, four seasoned Grandmasters were not to be trifled with.
Meanwhile, atop the Twin Towers, Lin Ke was quite anxious. Looking at the numerous experts from the Yun family, she felt utterly helpless and blamed herself deeply. As a wife, she didn't know how to help Lu Fan in his time of need.
"Xiao Ke, you don't need to worry too much," Lin Yalan said. "Since he is Lord Lu, he must have some tricks up his sleeve and won't be easily manipulated!"
"That's right, he is Lord Lu," Lin Haitao stated directly. "He is famous throughout Jiangnan. Even the Yun family from Jiangdong might not be able to deal with him!"
Lin Ke remained silent. After all, she saw the situation clearly. There were probably very few people who truly worried about Lu Fan. As for Lin Haitao, he might not truly wish Lu Fan well.
"Xiao Ke, you don't need to worry too much," Lin Aotian said. "The Han family head has also gone. If anything happens, Xiao Fan won't suffer!"
Lin Ke nodded slightly and didn't say anything further. If Lu Fan hadn't repeatedly instructed her, she would probably be at the foot of the Twin Towers by now.
"Miss Lin! I know you are anxious, but you don't need to worry too much. He can handle these matters," Uncle Fu walked over. "Come and sit. It should be over soon!"
Lin Ke nodded respectfully. She had met this elder a few times and knew that Lu Fan treated him like family, which was why she was so respectful.
"Isn't this the renowned Uncle Fu of Jiangnan?"
Lin Guoli exclaimed in surprise. "A few years ago, Tianquan Villa was famous throughout Jiangnan, but it gradually faded. I didn't expect Uncle Fu to be here!"
"So it's Second Master Lin!" Uncle Fu smiled. "I didn't expect the young master to be betrothed to your family!"
"Young master?" Lin Guoli was surprised. "Lord Lu is your young master?"
"Naturally!" Uncle Fu nodded. "Tianquan Villa is also under his name. I am now free of all responsibilities!"
"To have Uncle Fu call him young master, his status must be quite extraordinary," Lin Guoli quickly said with a smile. "It's truly astonishing!"
Lin Haitao, standing nearby, saw all of this clearly. They thought Lu Fan had no backing and could only secure a position through sheer strength.
Now it seemed that things were not as he had imagined, and Lu Fan's background was even stronger than he had anticipated.
Below the Twin Towers, the surface of Qingzhou Lake rippled, with countless flowers floating on the water, looking quite beautiful. On the shore, everyone was at swords' points.
"Grandmasters in opposition will either die or be injured," Qian Qiuzi smiled. "It's just a matter of face. Can't Lord Lu yield? Even a slight bow, and the Yun family would not trouble Lord Lu. I, Qian Qiuzi, guarantee it!"
"Yield?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I have never experienced it. If you want to fight, then fight. My Qingyun Sect fears no one!"
Lu Fan's words were sonorous and powerful, his expression even more indifferent, as if these people were insignificant in his eyes, or perhaps, in Lu Fan's view, face was more important than life.
Yun Qingshan was also quite angered. Grandmaster-level experts would not easily make a move. He had only come today to make Lu Fan admit his mistake and recognize the might of the Yun family, but he had not expected Lu Fan to be so unyielding, leaving him in a difficult position.
Although he had invited three Grandmasters, he knew very well that if any of them were seriously injured, their Yun family would have to compensate for the losses, which would even shake the Yun family's foundation.
Although Lu Fan only had two Grandmasters on his side, if a real fight broke out, they would also face considerable pressure.
"Lord Lu, it's better to have one less problem than one more," Yun Yiyi said. "Why don't we end this here? Neither side should make a big fuss. No matter what, we are both major powers, so why create such a situation!"
Yun Qingshan did not speak. He had brought his entourage to Jiangnan recently to put Lu Fan in his place, which was enough. At least in the future, no one in the martial arts world would dare to speak ill of the Yun family.
"Better to have one less problem than one more?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I thought the same before, but when the Yun family members came, did they ever consider me? Today is my wedding day!"
"Lord Lu, if my Yun family wants to let this matter go, you still disagree?" Yun Qingshan chuckled.
"Since you've come, how can you leave so easily!" Lu Fan said coldly. "Do you really think Jiangnan is a place you can come and go as you please?"
The people of Jiangnan trembled violently, and a sense of pride swelled within them. Especially Lu Fan's words just now made them feel quite pleased.
As people of Jiangnan, Lu Fan's willingness to stand up for Jiangnan was a source of pride.
Han Qiushui stood to the side, feeling a little awkward. He had expected Lu Fan to take the opportunity to de-escalate and avoid conflict with the Yun family. Now it seemed he was completely mistaken; Lu Fan was not someone who acted so casually.
"Truly arrogant to the extreme!" the Zhao family head sneered, stepping forward with an attacking posture. If it came to a fight, he would not hold back.
The others also made their moves, revealing a faint cold glint. They were all martial arts families, always extremely powerful. When had they ever spoken to someone like this? Since Lu Fan was so unappreciative, they saw no need to waste any more time here.
"Hmph, you don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Yun Qingshan said coldly and strode forward, attacking Lu Fan. The other family heads also showed no weakness. They were all seasoned Grandmasters, so how could they let Lu Fan act recklessly?
Seeing three Grandmasters make their move, the scene instantly ignited, attracting much attention. Some were even shocked. They had lived this long without ever witnessing three Grandmasters join forces to fight an enemy.
More importantly, Lu Fan, so young, could fight against three. Whether Lu Fan could withstand such pressure, no one knew.
Facing the sudden attack, Lu Fan retreated, stepping onto the surface of Qingzhou Lake. If they fought under the Twin Towers, it would not be safe for the people on the towers, which was why Lu Fan retreated.
Seeing Lu Fan retreat, the three Grandmasters followed closely, even revealing faint smiles, even with a hint of smugness. Lu Fan's personal retreat seemed to indicate fear in his heart, making them even more emboldened.