"Young man, you truly astonish me," the Ghost King steadied himself. "To achieve such a level of cultivation at such a young age, you are no less than I was in my prime."
"You may not be my match even in your prime, let alone now," Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an aura of supreme power.
Despite the Ghost King's formidable strength, he was clearly inferior to Lu Fan in the eyes of the onlookers.
"Lord Lu is mighty, Lord Lu is mighty!"
Boss Chu shouted from the side, his face beaming with joy. He had initially believed Lu Fan was no match for the Ghost King, but it now seemed that was not the case.
"Now you know to shout 'mighty'," Fatty Chen sneered, glancing at him. "Weren't you just about to abandon us?"
"Brother Chen, you jest. I follow Lord Lu's lead and would never betray him!" Boss Chu clasped his fists. "Moreover, today's battle is a fight to the death. How could I abandon Lord Lu?"
"Your words are sweeter than song!"
Fatty Chen rolled his eyes. "If you follow the Lord diligently, you will have a bright future. If you waver, the Lord has keen eyes!"
"Brother Chen, you are right!" Boss Chu nodded, his face showing a hint of embarrassment.
"Boss Chu, choosing a master to follow is as Brother Chen said," Han Yunhai smiled. "If you're a fence-sitter, you surely know the ultimate outcome."
"Thank you, Chief Han, for the reminder. I will certainly keep it in mind and never fail to meet the Lord's expectations!" Boss Chu said hastily.
Han Yunhai said no more. Sometimes, saying too much was counterproductive. Boss Chu was not a fool and had his own considerations. Su Dan Novel Network
Meanwhile, by the West Lake, the Ghost King unleashed his techniques. The river surged, and two figures darted through the splashing water, causing the onlookers on the shore to gasp in alarm.
Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back, appearing calm and composed, showing no sign of being outmatched even by the Ghost King.
"When has this Ghost King of mine ever suffered such humiliation!"
The Ghost King roared, his black robes exploding outwards. Powerful internal energy surged from his palm, and a massive water column shot skyward, smashing towards Lu Fan like a colossal club. Where it passed, the water churned.
The members of the Ghost Sect wore grim expressions. They knew very well that the Ghost King had pushed himself to his limit, yet Lu Fan remained unfazed, demonstrating that the Ghost King could not harm him.
Along both sides of the river, a crowd had gathered, cheering enthusiastically. They clearly recognized one of the two figures in the center of West Lake as Lord Lu.
After all, they had heard news of the Ghost Sect's actions, causing chaos in Jiangnan. Previously, they had not even dared to leave their homes. Now, upon hearing that Lord Lu had intervened, they dared to come and witness the battle.
Rumble...
A deafening roar echoed through the river. The splashing water, like sharp swords, contained immense internal energy. Even the rocks by the river seemed to shimmer with the glint of blades.
"Everyone, retreat! These splashes contain internal energy. If you are struck, your lives may be in danger!" Han Yunhai shouted loudly.
The crowd retreated without delay.
Even the many experts of the Ghost Sect, along with their hostages, fell back.
"Release my daughter!"
Bai Tianchen, seeing Bai Xue, rushed forward and shouted.
"Boss Bai, do not be rash!" Han Yunhai repeatedly warned. "After Lord finishes his battle, the outcome will be clear!"
Bai Tianchen ignored him and stepped towards Bai Xue.
"Foolish mortal!" the yellow-haired woman sneered. "You, an ordinary person, dare to provoke the Ghost Sect?"
The yellow-haired woman drew her dagger and lunged towards Bai Tianchen. He was a peak martial arts expert, and killing Bai Tianchen was a simple matter for her.
"Boss Bai, be careful!" Han Yunhai exclaimed in alarm, taking a step forward. He was too far away to intervene in time.
"Dad!"
Bai Xue cried out, her heart filled with anxiety. Bai Tianchen was merely an ordinary person, no match for a true martial artist. The yellow-haired woman's attack would likely be ruthless.
At that very instant, the yellow-haired woman was close to Bai Tianchen's chest. Bai Tianchen felt the aura of death, and in that moment, he was filled with helplessness.
Whoosh...
But suddenly, a whistling sound pierced the air. From the center of the lake, a wave surged forth, directly piercing the yellow-haired woman's chest before she could even react.
The crowd followed the wave and realized that the attacker was Lu Fan. His battle with the Ghost King was not only effortless but also without any pressure, allowing him to control the entire situation.
"Junior Sister!"
Several men from the Ghost Sect rushed forward, their hearts filled with shock. Lu Fan, from a hundred meters away, had killed a peak martial arts expert. What an incredible feat!
Bai Tianchen was within arm's reach, yet the men dared not make a move. They knew very well that if they did, Lu Fan would take their lives.
In the past few decades, the Ghost Sect had dominated the martial arts world, boasting a glorious record. Under the leadership of the Ghost King, they had earned boundless prestige.
However, they never imagined that they would be so humiliated in Jiangnan today. Lu Fan had not only killed the Ghost King's eldest disciple but also the yellow-haired woman in front of the Ghost King.
More importantly, the Ghost King, fighting with all his might, could not suppress Lu Fan. Instead, Lu Fan grew stronger with each passing moment, gradually gaining the upper hand.
"Among Grandmasters, I have never seen anyone with such skill!"
The Ghost King retreated three steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. "Who exactly are you!"
"I am me, a different kind of fireworks!" Lu Fan smiled. "You have already lost, both in spirit and in heart!"
The Ghost King's face turned ashen. Lu Fan spoke the truth; he had indeed lost, and he conceded defeat. After dominating for so many years, to be defeated by a young man was a great humiliation.
"If you hadn't harbored such killing intent, why would I have acted against your disciple!" Lu Fan said coldly. "It's a pity you will ultimately turn to dust!"
"You cannot kill me! I cannot die!"
The Ghost King retreated, stepping towards the surging river without hesitation. As a Grandmaster, he had still lost to Lu Fan. If he didn't escape now, he might not get another chance!
"If I let you live, you live. If I let you die, you die!" Lu Fan stood in the center of the lake. "I am your heaven!"
As soon as he spoke, the water beneath Lu Fan's feet churned, and an invisible wave surged towards the Ghost King. The members of the Ghost Sect immediately surrendered, kneeling on the ground, not daring to flee.
Bang!
A harsh sound echoed. The Ghost King's body was riddled with holes. The waves, like sharp swords, left him with no room to resist.
The members of the Ghost Sect pleaded, "Please, Lord, have mercy! Have mercy!"
"You have committed many evils. Today, I shall cripple your cultivation!" Lu Fan waved his hand, and dark energy erupted. In an instant, the cultivation of all the Ghost Sect members was abolished.
On both sides of West Lake, cheers erupted continuously, the crowd filled with excitement.
Bai Tianchen also came to Lu Fan's side, his heart filled with immense gratitude.