“Naturally, to kill you!” Lu Fan said with a shrug. “This is your destiny. Do you intend to defy fate?”
“I don’t believe in fate. But you are too bold. My uncle is hunting you, yet you’ve come to hunt me. Don’t you want to live?” Chen Jianbei said coldly.
“I told you before, your uncle can’t kill me, so don’t hold onto any hope!” Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. “However, you are destined to die today! This is also your fate.”
“You killed my Chen family members and now you’re coming for me!” Chen Jianbei said sternly. “Are you not too arrogant?”
“I’m truly sorry, but this is just how I am. I must cut the weeds and remove the roots.”
Lu Fan shrugged, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes. Since he intended to make a move, he would show no mercy. This was Lu Fan’s usual style.
At Lu Fan’s words, Chen Jianbei’s eyes filled with displeasure, deeply affected by this. He had never expected Lu Fan to be like this.
Chen Jianbei’s only thought now was to escape, otherwise, he would likely die a terrible death. He saw this matter quite clearly.
Unfortunately, just as he was preparing to flee, Lu Fan had already drawn his sword. Before he could truly make a move, he died under Lu Fan’s sword, looking so peaceful.
After finishing everything, Lu Fan’s figure gradually retreated. However, his face was somewhat pale, and he even spat out a mouthful of blood. This was because his Dao body had been broken, meaning his other Dao body had been killed by the Ouyang family head.
Within a dense forest, watching the gradually disappearing Dao body, the Ouyang family head’s face turned ashen. He never expected that this time, he still hadn’t killed Lu Fan’s true body, which made him somewhat frantic.
“Family Head, bad news! The Chen family members have been wiped out!”
Just then, other experts from the Ouyang family ran over, their faces looking grim. They hadn’t expected Lu Fan to use a feint, deliberately luring them away before attacking the Chen family.
“A well-played move!”
The Ouyang family head narrowed his eyes. “Go investigate that brat’s whereabouts. I will skin him alive! How dare he be so arrogant in front of me? He truly doesn’t know the immensity of heaven and earth!”
Facing these words, everyone present felt a mix of emotions. Lu Fan was right here, yet he had escaped. Even if they found him, they might not be able to do anything to Lu Fan. This was the general trend.
Meanwhile, not far from the Heavenly Soldier Mansion, Ling’er and Zhao Xue stopped. They were worried, as they had escaped control and didn’t know if Lu Fan was in danger.
“It’s all your fault! I told you I wanted to live and die with Xiao Fan. Why did you have to drag me away?” Ling’er blamed. “If anything happens to him, I will surely follow him!”
“If we had stayed there, we would have only been a burden to him!” Zhao Xue said directly. “Besides, with his abilities, he might not be in trouble!”
“You don’t seem worried at all!”
Ling’er rolled her eyes, feeling displeased. Zhao Xue didn’t say much more; she was too lazy to argue with Ling’er, as this was not the time for arguments. If it caused unnecessary trouble, wouldn’t it be a loss?
“You don’t need to worry, I’m fine!”
Just then, Lu Fan’s voice rang out, and he strode forward, appearing as if nothing had happened.
“Lu Fan!”
Ling’er’s face lit up with joy, and she rushed forward to embrace him, her eyes filled with happiness. The worry that had been hanging in her heart was finally put to rest.
“I knew you’d be alright. You can kill a peak Great Sage, so a Half-Emperor shouldn’t be able to trouble you,” Zhao Xue said with a smile.
“You know me quite well!” Lu Fan shrugged. However, at that moment, he coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face looking even paler.
“What’s wrong?” Ling’er quickly asked. “I don’t see any wounds on you. How could you be so seriously injured?”
“If it weren’t for killing Chen Jianbei, my Dao body wouldn’t have been damaged!” Lu Fan waved his hand. “But it’s fine. Chen Jianbei is dead, and one matter is settled in my heart.”
“Chen Jianbei is dead?” Ling’er was somewhat incredulous. Lu Fan was being hunted, yet he had killed his pursuer. This was quite unexpected.
“You’re too reckless doing this!” Zhao Xue shook her head. “Although you don’t fear a Half-Emperor, acting like this is still inappropriate!”
Lu Fan smiled but said nothing more.
Not long after, they arrived outside the Heavenly Soldier Mansion. The entire Heavenly Soldier Mansion was home to many powerful individuals. Those with weaker strength were called Heavenly Soldiers, while those with formidable power were called Heavenly Generals. If one could reach the Martial Emperor level, they could be enfeoffed with a city.
Therefore, everyone who entered the Heavenly Soldier Mansion hoped to continuously improve themselves to gain more benefits.
However, one needed certain qualifications to enter the Heavenly Soldier Mansion. If one failed the assessment, they wouldn’t even have the chance to enter.
“What are you guys doing here?”
Outside the gates of the Heavenly Soldier Mansion, a few disciples asked, their expressions filled with confusion.
“We want to enter the Heavenly Soldier Mansion!” Lu Fan said directly, without any politeness.
The few men exchanged glances before saying, “To enter the Heavenly Soldier Mansion, you need to pass the Immortal Stone test. If you meet the standard, you can become Heavenly Soldiers of the Heavenly Soldier Mansion. If you don’t meet the standard, go back where you came from!”
“We naturally know that,” Zhao Xue nodded. “Please lead the way.”
The few Heavenly Soldiers did not hesitate and directly led Lu Fan and the others to the Immortal Stone testing area. Many people were already queuing there, but many lacked talent and thus couldn’t enter the Heavenly Soldier Mansion.
Many people felt regret and unwillingness. If they could enter the Heavenly Soldier Mansion, their strength might greatly increase in the future, but unfortunately, they simply didn’t have the qualifications. This was the most cruel reality for them.
Beside the Immortal Stone stood a white-haired old man, appearing emaciated, with a faint glint in his eyes.
Many people were tested today, but only a handful could enter the Heavenly Soldier Mansion, which greatly disappointed him.
Although there were many experts who ascended from the lower realms in the Heavenly Realm, unfortunately, their immortal roots were too poor, making it difficult to pass the test.
“I’ll try!” Ling’er gritted her teeth and walked towards the Immortal Stone, her gaze becoming somewhat flustered. If she couldn’t pass the test, it would mean she couldn’t join the Heavenly Soldier Mansion. In that case, her dream of confronting the Bai family would be nothing but a pipe dream.
Thinking of this, Ling’er gritted her teeth, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. She stepped onto the Immortal Stone, channeling her spiritual power, emitting a continuous stream of spiritual energy.