"Trying to leave, I'm afraid it won't be that easy!"
Lu Fan sneered, and at the same time, he unleashed another palm strike, carrying immense momentum.
Boom…
The scar-faced man fell to the ground, lying there weakly. Lu Fan's power finally made him realize that he was merely a frog in a well, insignificant in the face of true talent.
Han Feng, standing by, also showed his shock. He was no match for the scar-faced man, but Lu Fan could defeat him and put him in a life-or-death situation. One could imagine Lu Fan's strength.
"Please, spare me. I'll never dare to offend you again!"
The scar-faced man knelt and begged for mercy, his eyes appearing even more sincere. If he had known Lu Fan was so strong, he would never have made a move. Now that it had come to this, he could only beg for mercy.
"It seems there's no chance now!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Since you've already made a move, I have no intention of holding back."
Lu Fan's spiritual energy surged within him, and in an instant, he killed the scar-faced man without any resistance.
Seeing this scene, Han Feng felt even more envious of Lu Fan's decisive killing. Lu Fan was far better than him and not someone he could compare to.
The expressions of the scar-faced man's many subordinates changed. They quickly retreated, their eyes filled with fear. They had never expected their leader to die so tragically.
"If you don't want to die, then don't aid the wicked!"
Lu Fan spoke, "After you get the spirit pearls, just leave!"
"We'll leave right now and will never aid the wicked. From now on, we will follow your lead!"
Many men spoke, their expressions solemn, not daring to delay any further.
With these words, Lu Fan nodded slightly. "Then hurry and leave!"
Everyone fled, not daring to linger, for fear that Lu Fan would change his mind and kill them too.
"Why did you let them go?"
Chu Ting asked, "They were with the scar-faced man."
"Even if they were together, we shouldn't kill them all!"
Lu Fan said, "The scar-faced man had it coming, but they didn't!"
"Brother Lu is right!"
Han Feng nodded. "I really didn't expect Brother Lu and I to be so compatible!"
"We can't stay here any longer. After getting the spirit pearls, we should leave to avoid affecting the academy assessment!"
Lu Fan said, "Returning the way we came will be safe."
Han Feng and the others nodded slightly and then stepped out of the cave. Lu Fan, however, stopped. "You all go out first. I want to stay in this cave for a while."
"Why stay?" Long Yi asked in surprise.
"I have a feeling something in this cave is calling to me!"
Lu Fan said, "It's alright, you go out first. I'll be right behind you."
"Why don't I accompany you?"
Long Yi said, "If there's any danger, at least there'll be someone by your side."
"No need, I have my own means. You don't need to worry too much!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, his expression even more indifferent.
With these words, Long Yi nodded slightly, not daring to say more. He didn't know Lu Fan's intentions, but Lu Fan must have his reasons for doing this.
Not long after, Long Yi turned and left. Lu Fan then stepped towards the depths of the cave. This cave had been invaded by the North Sea Academy, and most of the things inside were gone. However, for some reason, Lu Fan felt that something in the depths of the cave was attracting him.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the deepest part of the cave, but there was no one there, nor anything, leaving him bewildered.
"Your perception is so strong, you can actually sense my presence!"
An ancient voice echoed in the void, with a hint of teasing.
"Who are you? Why are you hiding in the shadows?"
Lu Fan became vigilant and looked around, not daring to be negligent. He knew very well that this cave had been cleared by the experts of the North Sea Academy, and there should be no one else.
"I am the master of this tomb!"
The ancient voice spoke again. "Your perception is so powerful, you will surely have a boundless future. Are you willing to become my disciple?"
"I already have a master, and who are you anyway?" Lu Fan said, "Don't play tricks on me. If you have the ability, come out and show yourself."
"I am merely a soul, I'm afraid I cannot come out."
The ancient voice spoke again. "You can pick up the spirit ring at your feet. I am inside this spirit ring."
Lu Fan was slightly stunned, and then he picked up the spirit ring. But at that very moment, a surge of icy energy erupted from the spirit ring. By the time Lu Fan reacted, he felt that a soul had appeared inside his Tai Xu Sword.
"You dare to intrude into my Tai Xu Sword, you audacious fellow!"
Lu Fan's face turned ashen, and he didn't know what to do. Lin Ke's soul was also inside the Tai Xu Sword. If this old man devoured Lin Ke, it would be a big problem.
"This spirit ring is already broken and worn. If I can't find a host soon, I'll die." The ancient voice said, "Don't worry, I won't harm the other soul within the spirit sword. Moreover, having me within this spirit sword will be of great benefit to you."
"What do you mean?" Lu Fan was slightly surprised.
"My soul is extremely powerful. At your current realm, if you use this sword, you will be able to cut through iron like mud, and no one of the same level will be your opponent." The old man said, "I can help you reach the peak, but you must promise me to reshape my golden body!"
"Reshape my golden body? Do you know this cultivation technique?" Lu Fan was somewhat tempted. If that were the case, it would be a great surprise for him.
"There is nothing in this world that I do not know."
The elder said directly, "It's just that you are too weak, and it's impossible for you to reshape our golden bodies. You should improve your strength as soon as possible, that is the kingly way."
"I heard this is a saint's ancient tomb. Are you a saint from the spiritual realm?" Lin Ke suddenly spoke, showing some curiosity.
"That's right, I am indeed a saint!"
The old man said, "It's just that I was betrayed by a treacherous person. If I hadn't been ambushed by him, I wouldn't have died prematurely. Fortunately, my soul is strong enough to retain my spiritual body, otherwise, I would have no hope of turning things around."
"You old man are just a wisp of remnant soul, and you want me to help you reshape your golden body?" Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Get out of my Tai Xu Sword right now. I don't want you lying in my Tai Xu Sword forever!"
"Don't be so stingy. I am knowledgeable about everything and can help you cultivate."
The old man said, "My existence will surely help you reach the peak. Why do you reject me so much?"