“Young lady, are you also here for the Tai Xu Sword?” the leader in black asked Lin Ke. “If so, why don’t we join forces!”
“Then you’ve got it all wrong. I’m here for him, not the Tai Xu Sword!”
Lin Ke squinted her eyes, holding the Frost Sword, her gaze fixed on the old man in black. “Leave Long Du now, or face death!”
“What arrogant words! To possess such presence at such a young age, truly impressive!” the leader in black sneered instantly. “I don’t know who you are, but anyone who obstructs me from obtaining the Tai Xu Sword will meet a grim end!”
“Since that is the case, let us try!”
Lin Ke shrugged, exuding a chilling aura, completely unconcerned, as if the black-clothed elder before her was of no consequence.
“Forgive my offense!”
The man in black’s expression was indifferent as he charged into the sky, carrying immense power, and strode towards Lin Ke. Gale-force winds raged in his wake.
Lin Ke remained unfazed. Holding the Frost Sword, she shot forward like an arrow loosed from a bow, charging towards the old man in black, her path marked by a chilling glint.
“Such powerful cold energy!”
The Great Elder exclaimed, awestruck. “I wonder if Miss Lin can withstand it!”
“Since Miss Lin has made her move, there will be no problem!”
Elder Seven stated, “After all, Miss Lin has reached the supreme realm and is protected by the Frost Sword!”
Many elders nodded in agreement, their expressions serious. They naturally hoped Lin Ke could overcome obstacles and buy Lu Fan time.
Sensing Lin Ke’s sharp energy, the man in black kept retreating. Although he was the leader, he was merely at the ninth stage of the War Emperor realm and seemed unable to cope with Lin Ke.
“With just these tricks, you intend to seize the Tai Xu Sword!”
Long Yi watched the scene, his arms crossed, appearing quite at ease. With Lin Ke alone, he didn’t need to make a move.
In the blink of an eye, many black-clothed figures were frozen into ice sculptures by Lin Ke, instantly turning into powder.
Many powerful individuals lurking in the shadows, who had been itching to act, dared not make a move upon witnessing Lin Ke’s formidable aura. Lin Ke’s earlier display was enough to shock them.
Even War Emperors were frozen. For them to force their way in would not be simple, and a single misstep could cost them their lives.
“With me here today, anyone who dares to act rashly will be killed without mercy!”
Lin Ke stood in mid-air like a goddess of ice and snow, her gaze fixed on everyone present. Lu Fan had protected her for a lifetime, and she would ensure his safety for a lifetime.
Watching Lu Fan fuse with the Tai Xu Sword, everyone felt helpless, unsure of what to do. With Lin Ke personally holding the line, they had no chance to seize it even if they wanted to.
“What a bold claim! With you, a mere young girl, trying to stop us from taking the Tai Xu Sword, you likely cannot achieve it!”
A faint smile playing on his lips, a white-haired elder strode forward, radiating supreme power. His gaze was fixed on Lin Ke, and then he glanced at Lu Fan.
“Instructor Ouyang!”
Long Yi’s body trembled slightly, his eyes filled with concern.
Lin Ke also frowned. They could clearly sense that the white-haired elder was no ordinary opponent. Even with the Frost Sword in hand, she might not gain an advantage and could even perish here.
“Long Yi, you are the most outstanding disciple of Cang Long Academy. Why have you betrayed the academy?” Instructor Ouyang asked with a cold expression. “Do you know the consequences of betraying the academy?”
“I simply didn’t want to be controlled by the academy; I haven’t betrayed it!” Long Yi stated frankly. “However, Instructor Hua is dead, and Instructor Ouyang has appeared. It seems Cang Long Academy is making a big move this time.” Su Dan Novel Network
“If you are working for Cang Long Academy, you should do it well!” Instructor Ouyang said coldly. “Now that the Tai Xu Sword has appeared, I must bring it back to the academy. If you lend a hand, I will speak to the Dean upon our return!”
“I think that’s unnecessary!”
Long Yi waved his hand. “I don’t care about such things. Besides, they are my friends. I will not let you succeed if you intend to seize the Tai Xu Sword.”
“I truly didn’t expect you to utter such wild words!”
Instructor Ouyang’s expression instantly turned cold. “Furthermore, you killed an instructor of Cang Long Academy. Do you know the gravity of this crime!”
“Instructor Ouyang, there’s no need for more words. If you have the ability, show it!”
With a faint smile, Long Yi stated that although Instructor Ouyang was powerful, Long Yi would not be subdued. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be Long Yi.
“Truly courting death!”
Instructor Ouyang’s expression turned furious, radiating a powerful aura. “Since you refuse to work for the academy, I shall clear the obstacle for the academy and let you die understanding why!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Instructor Ouyang unleashed a fierce attack. Long Yi was about to dodge, but it was too late. His body was sent flying, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
“War Emperor!”
Lin Ke’s expression changed slightly. Only a War Emperor could injure Long Yi with such ease.
“Instructor Ouyang, you should think carefully. Acting like this for Cang Long Academy is not worth it!” Long Yi said. “Moreover, the Netherworld Hall is not a good entity. If you work for them, you will eventually become their pawn!”
“You talk too much. You are but a dying man, yet you dare to blather here!”
Instructor Ouyang’s expression was icy as he unleashed another wave of supreme power, charging towards Long Yi once more.
Sensing this immense pressure, Long Yi’s body went into overdrive. He dodged the attack several times before evading the blast, appearing disoriented.
Seeing that the situation was dire, Lin Ke quickly intervened, exuding a monstrous aura, her path marked by biting cold.
Boom…
Instructor Ouyang and Lin Ke collided, unleashing a torrent of power. Before anyone could react, the entire Long Country headquarters began to tremble, causing a thunderous roar.
At this moment, Lin Ke was heavily injured, her face turning ashen. She had never imagined things would escalate to this point. Under normal circumstances, it wouldn’t have become so dire.
“Although you wield an ancient artifact, your strength is still insufficient!” Instructor Ouyang sneered. “None of you will escape today!”
Following these words, the people of Long Country fell into despair. A War Emperor-level expert was capable of destroying the world; they had never doubted this. Now that Lin Ke had fallen, who could possibly stop this?
“You can’t speak too soon. To deal with us, you must at least deal with me first!”
Just then, a voice rang out. Everyone looked towards Lu Fan, discovering that he had gained control of the Tai Xu Sword. His aura had become incredibly powerful, igniting a glimmer of hope in their hearts.