The many subordinates of the Wuji Heavenly General stepped forward without hesitation, advancing towards Zhulong and the others with an imposing and unyielding aura.
Zhulong frowned but dared not act directly. Situ Jiannan was powerful, and his subordinates were no ordinary individuals. If a fight were to break out, it would likely not end well.
"We don't seek trouble, but we aren't afraid of it!" Lu Fan stated directly. "If anyone wants to make things difficult for us, we'll let them know we're not to be trifled with!"
"That's right, we're not to be trifled with!"
The subordinates of the Hunyuan Heavenly General spoke in unison, their eyes glinting with coldness. They had endured oppression for too long and had had enough. Now, they wanted to stand tall, at least not be looked down upon.
Zhulong nodded solemnly. Lu Fan's words resonated deeply within him, filling him with vigor.
"You've got a big mouth, kid!" Situ Jiannan glared at Lu Fan. "They wouldn't have dared to be so disrespectful to me before. It's all because of you that this atmosphere has been ruined!"
With that, Situ Jiannan moved towards Lu Fan without hesitation, his demeanor imposing. He did not want such a situation to occur, as Lu Fan's recent words had, in his opinion, infringed upon his interests.
Sensing the surge of spiritual energy, Lu Fan did not retreat. Instead, he moved to meet it. Although Situ Jiannan was a Great Saint, his strength was mediocre, and Lu Fan felt no fear.
Seeing Lu Fan block his attack, Situ Jiannan became even more enraged. "You dare to fight back? You must have the guts of a leopard! Do you know who I am?"
"I don't care who you are. If you dare to lay a hand on me again, I'll beat you until your teeth are scattered!" Lu Fan shrugged. "This is the Heavenly Soldier Manor. I don't believe there's no reason to be found within these walls."
"I am the Young Master of Dragon City, and my father is a close friend of the Wuji Heavenly General. If you dare to touch me, you'll be punished before long, perhaps even expelled from the Heavenly Soldier Manor!"
Situ Jiannan sneered. "So I advise you to think carefully about the consequences of making an enemy of me. It's not a pleasant experience!"
"So, you're a connected individual!" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "If what you say is true, and I do something, you'll be expelled from the Heavenly Soldier Manor. Then, this manor is not worth staying in!"
His words shocked everyone present. They had not expected Lu Fan to speak in such a manner, catching them off guard.
Meanwhile, Situ Jiannan's expression turned extremely unpleasant. This was the first time he had been threatened like this. Lu Fan's indifference towards him made him feel humiliated. In his eyes, Lu Fan's actions were a complete mockery of him.
As the Young Master of Dragon City and the only son of the Martial Emperor, he could not tolerate this.
In that instant, Situ Jiannan's aura surged, and he attacked Lu Fan directly, holding nothing back. Lu Fan's blatant disrespect was unacceptable, and he had to make Lu Fan understand the consequences.
Unfortunately, Lu Fan remained unfazed. Seeing Situ Jiannan attack him, he showed no concern.
Outside the cultivation tower, onlookers watched. The subordinates of the Wuji Heavenly General and the Hunyuan Heavenly General were fighting, which was quite a spectacle.
Situ Jiannan unleashed his ultimate techniques to humiliate Lu Fan, but in front of Lu Fan, they were like child's play, not worth mentioning.
During their brief exchange, Lu Fan had even struck Situ Jiannan's chest, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood and his face to turn extremely pale.
"Good lad, not only do you dare to attack me, but your strength is also considerable. I underestimated you!"
Situ Jiannan said coldly. "Do you know the ultimate consequence of offending me?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I don't care which young master you are. As long as you make things difficult for us, we will not compromise easily!"
"That's right!"
Zhulong nodded. "It was one thing to be bullied by you before, but we will never compromise again!"
"You've really grown wings, haven't you?"
Situ Jiannan's expression was indifferent, laced with a threatening aura. "Since that's the case, you wait. I will make you regret this!"
With that, Situ Jiannan prepared to leave. He knew it wouldn't be easy to deal with Lu Fan and the others. If the fight continued, he would be the one losing face.
"Wait!"
Lu Fan's voice rang out. "Leaving just like that doesn't seem quite right!"
"What else do you want?"
Situ Jiannan frowned. Although he exuded an aura of power, he was somewhat apprehensive. Having experienced Lu Fan's methods, he feared that Lu Fan's persistence would cause trouble.
"I won't dwell on past matters, but since you've come to trouble us today, leaving like this is not appropriate."
Lu Fan sneered. "To leave, you must apologize, or I'll break one of your hands!"
"I think you're crazy, kid!"
Situ Jiannan was furious and about to curse at Lu Fan, but suddenly, Lu Fan appeared before him, a cold smile on his face. "It seems you're unwilling. In that case, I don't mind sending you to your doom!"
Sensing the sharp killing intent, Situ Jiannan's expression changed. He whispered, "I'm sorry, I was wrong before!"
Inside the Heavenly Soldier Manor, everyone was stunned and somewhat shocked. They had not expected Lu Fan to be so formidable as to make Situ Jiannan apologize in public.
"That's more like it!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, not pursuing the matter further.
After Situ Jiannan left, Zhulong looked at Lu Fan. "We really have you to thank this time. Otherwise, we would have been bullied by him again."
"I'm afraid this matter isn't over yet!"
Lu Fan shook his head, having a clear understanding of certain matters.
"Don't worry. Since you've regained our dignity, we will never let anyone harm you!"
Zhulong looked at Lu Fan, his words carrying a serious tone, as if everything was truly as he said.
Leaving the cultivation tower, Situ Jiannan's face turned ashen, filled with rage. "Young Master Situ, that kid is indeed difficult to deal with. What should we do next?"
A man asked, his expression quite serious.
"Has that person returned?"
Situ Jiannan's gaze shifted, as if he had thought of a solution, a slight smile curling his lips.
"Are you referring to Gu Tongtian?"
A man chuckled. "He has completed his mission and returned, but it won't be easy to get him to act!"
"He is also a subordinate of the Wuji Heavenly General. It is only right for him to step forward to protect the Heavenly General's reputation!"
Situ Jiannan sneered, clearly having a plan.
He arrived at a bamboo grove and saw a figure sitting cross-legged within, appearing quite composed.
"You're finally back!"