"You scoundrel, do you intend to pocket the secret art for yourself?"
The Sect Master of Taiyan's eyes flashed with cold light and anger as he stared at Liu Haoran, as if he would devour him if the secret art wasn't written down today.
"I..."
Liu Haoran's face turned pale. He didn't know why he couldn't write down the secret art, and he was extremely anxious. He knew the Sect Master's temperament very well. If he couldn't write it down, he might face death.
"No need for further words!"
The Taiyan Sect Master said coldly, "If you cannot write out the secret art, today will be your death day!"
Liu Haoran was startled and his face became even more solemn. He didn't know what to do.
"Sect Master, Junior Brother Haoran certainly didn't mean to do this. He must have been deceived by that person, and that person must have used some secret art on him to make him like this!"
Han Feixue pleaded, "I beg the Sect Master to cease his anger!"
The Taiyan Sect Master frowned, his displeasure growing. He was quite concerned about the Taiyan Divine Steps. He had originally planned to keep Guan Lu Fan for a few days, and Lu Fan would naturally reveal the secret art.
Alas, man proposes, but heaven disposes. Things turned out this way, catching him off guard.
"Enough, dispatch the sect's experts to pursue them and ensure they are captured!"
The Taiyan Sect Master said coldly, "The nine elders of the sect will act immediately!"
"We obey your command!"
The nine elders cupped their fists, their bodies exuding an aura. They were all Martial Emperor powerhouses. As long as they could find Lu Fan and the others, it would not be difficult.
Not long after, Lu Fan and the others leaped out, rushing towards the imperial capital, carrying an imposing aura, not daring to stop for a moment.
"If I'm not mistaken, Taiyan Sect must have dispatched many experts!"
Liu Ruyan said, "They will likely catch up soon. With our speed, we will be pursued before we even reach the imperial city!"
"Then what should we do?"
Ling'er frowned, "Is there a better way now?"
"The most dangerous place is often the safest place!"
Lu Fan chuckled, "We'll change direction and head to Taiyan City. They will never expect us to return there!"
"That's a good idea!"
The Northern Territory County Princess nodded, her face showing joy. When they returned to the imperial city, she would make the Taiyan Sect Master understand her power. To avoid the sect's pursuit, she, the dignified Northern Territory County Princess, had become so pathetic.
Not long after, they arrived at Taiyan City and settled down within it.
Within a radius of a hundred miles, rumors spread that something major had happened in the Taiyan Sect, and over a dozen Martial Emperor level experts had been dispatched. No one knew what had occurred.
As the conversations continued, Lu Fan listened silently, his brow furrowed. He hadn't expected the Taiyan Sect Master to go to such lengths to capture him.
"I'm very curious, what exactly did you give Liu Haoran?"
Liu Ruyan stepped forward, looking at Lu Fan, "Why is the Taiyan Sect acting like this!"
"I swore to give him the secret art, so I wouldn't deceive him!"
Lu Fan shrugged and said, "However, the secret art I gave him can only be cultivated by him alone. If he wants to pass it on to others, he won't be able to!"
"I see!"
Liu Ruyan smiled, suddenly feeling that Lu Fan was quite clever.
"Actually, I have a question for you too!"
Lu Fan looked at Liu Ruyan, his expression solemn.
"Feel free to ask!" Liu Ruyan nodded, her willow-leaf eyebrows possessing a special beauty.
"Did you take that little girl away that day?" Lu Fan asked directly, meeting Liu Ruyan's gaze.
"Why do you ask this!"
Liu Ruyan was slightly stunned, her eyes fluctuating, and her brow furrowed.
"You are not human, but an alien!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "I should not have guessed wrong, right!"
"How did you know!"
Liu Ruyan's voice turned cold, and she looked at Lu Fan, her eyes filled with icy light. Su Dan Novel Network
"You have alien markings on you, and you treated that little girl differently that day. I suspect only fellow kin would act that way!" Lu Fan was direct.
"You are correct!"
Liu Ruyan nodded, then looked at Lu Fan, "Thank you for not exposing me in public!"
"Even if everyone knew, what would it matter?"
Lu Fan asked in surprise, "Can't people of alien races coexist with humans?"
"There are things you don't understand!"
Liu Ruyan shook her head, her gaze heavy, as if she had seen through many things.
Lu Fan was instantly speechless, not knowing what to say.
Meanwhile, within the Taiyan Sect, the dispatched experts had failed to find any trace of Lu Fan and the others. The Taiyan Sect Master's face turned ashen, filled with boundless rage.
Liu Haoran knelt on the ground, praying inwardly for deliverance from this catastrophe.
After several days, Lu Fan felt that the time was right and left Taiyan City with the Northern Territory County Princess and the others, preparing to head to the imperial capital.
After several days of travel, they gradually approached the imperial capital. Gazing at the distant imperial capital, everyone felt a sense of emotion.
"This is my first time in the imperial capital. I never expected it to look so prosperous from the outskirts!"
"That is natural!"
The Northern Territory County Princess nodded, "The imperial capital is a vital location of the Heavenly Court, and it is also where countless experts gather. This is nothing!"
With these words, everyone nodded, their longing for the imperial capital growing.
"Finally, I've got you!"
At this moment, a cold voice sounded, and a figure appeared before them, startling them all.
"Taiyan Sect Master!"
Lu Fan's face darkened. He had never expected the Taiyan Sect Master to be here.
"Hmph, I have been waiting here for you for several days!"
The Taiyan Sect Master said coldly, "Now I have finally caught you. How dare you play tricks on me, you brat, you're dead!"
Lu Fan's expression changed. He hadn't expected the Taiyan Sect Master to be so persistent, willing to go to any lengths to obtain the Taiyan Secret Art. Lu Fan felt utterly helpless.
"What do we do now?"
Ling'er panicked instantly. She knew very well that the Taiyan Sect Master was extremely powerful. If they were to fight, the few of them would be no match.
"Don't panic. This is outside the imperial capital. If he dares to act recklessly, I will make him pay!"
The Northern Territory County Princess spoke, her gaze serious.
Lu Fan and the others felt bitter. Although this was outside the imperial capital, they hadn't reached it yet. Even with the Northern Territory County Princess's immense capabilities, they had no opportunity.
"Come with me!"
The Taiyan Sect Master sneered, his eyes filled with cold light. This time, he would not show any mercy. Having reached this point, how could he give up?
However, at this moment, the Northern Territory County Princess began to play a flute. The flute's sound was long and drawn out, carrying towards the imperial capital, with a peculiar melody that caused confusion.
Inside the imperial palace, a young man in white was playing the zither. Upon hearing the flute music, he suddenly stood up.