Watching Lu Fan's retreating back, Xiao Jiu said helplessly, "The Snow Mountain Sect and the Volcano Gate are ancient sects with countless experts. Why don't I go with them for some support?"
"He has grown up and must face everything!"
The old man smiled and said, "After all, he has more to bear in the future. If he is always protected, how can he grow."
Xiao Jiu stood by, speechless. The old man was extremely mysterious. Even he didn't know the old man's true origins. In over ten years, under the old man's tutelage, he had also reached a very high realm.
However, every time he broke through, he would find the old man to be unfathomable, and they were not at the same level at all. What surprised him even more was that the old man claimed to have taken 999 disciples.
If calculated strictly, Lu Fan, as his final disciple, would be the thousandth. But those taken in by the old man must be extraordinary people. It was a pity that after so many years, Xiao Jiu had only seen Lu Fan; he had never seen anyone else.
When asked about this, the old man, while drunk, once revealed the truth. He said that out of his thousand disciples, only Lu Fan and he remained. As for the other fellow disciples, they had long since ascended and achieved supreme dominance.
However, Xiao Jiu did not take this statement seriously, thinking the old man was just drunk.
Leaving the peak of Nine Dragon Mountain, Lu Fan looked at Long Yi and said, "The Snow Mountain Sect is an ancient sect. You should know their territory!"
"The Snow Mountain Sect is located on the peak of Snow Mountain, but getting the Snow Lotus Ganoderma won't be that simple!"
Long Yi said frankly, "Neither the Snow Mountain Sect nor the Volcano Sect are ordinary forces. If we resort to forceful means, it may not succeed!"
"How do these two great sects compare to Azure Dragon Academy?" Lu Fan asked.
"Although they are all ancient sects, these two great sects do have some gap compared to Azure Dragon Academy!" Long Yi nodded and said, "It is rumored that the sect leaders of these two great sects are both quasi-emperor level experts. If that is true, with our combined strength, it will be extremely difficult!"
"It's fine, we'll act according to the situation!"
Lu Fan said, "No matter what, I must obtain these two items!"
Long Yi nodded slightly, not knowing what else to say. He understood Lu Fan's personality and knew that this matter had to be done.
Not long after, they arrived at the peak of Snow Mountain. On the peak, many figures were moving. These people stepped on the snow, disappearing into invisibility within the snowy mountains, appearing quite mysterious.
Before long, Lu Fan was surrounded by a group of people. They were dressed in white, rushing out from the snow with a powerful aura. "Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Snow Mountain Sect!"
"Please do not misunderstand, esteemed sirs. We have come today to seek a favor!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists and said, "I wish to see the Sect Master of the Snow Mountain Sect!"
"You have quite the audacity. How can you, someone like you, simply meet our Sect Master!"
The leading man said coldly, "Leave this place quickly, or do not blame us for being ruthless!"
"When the situation is urgent, we must act expediently. Lives are at stake, please grant us your indulgence!" Lu Fan spoke again.
"You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!" The man's voice was icy. Several people beside him immediately attacked, attempting to capture Lu Fan.
"I have no intention of offending, I only wish to see the Sect Master!"
Lu Fan stomped on the snow with one foot, and a powerful internal force instantly spread out. Before the men could approach, they were sent flying by Lu Fan, their faces looking even more grim, with blood seeping from their lips. They never expected that Lu Fan, despite his youth, would possess such profound internal energy.
"You dare to act in the Snow Mountain Sect!"
The leading man's face was iron-clad. His chest still ached from being struck by Lu Fan, and he was filled with displeasure, but he dared not act rashly. He knew very well that with Lu Fan's abilities, he was no match for him.
"I have no intention of offending, I only wish to see the Sect Master of the Snow Mountain Sect!"
Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an imposing presence. In front of these men, Lu Fan was enough to awe them. Even for an ancient sect, with Lu Fan's current strength, he would not pay them much mind.
The men dared not obstruct him. Since Lu Fan dared to act, they would not be able to capture him. Moreover, the methods Lu Fan had displayed were beyond their control.
"Hurry and report to the elders that someone has broken into the mountain gate!"
The leading man commanded, frowning. This was the Snow Mountain Sect, and for many years, no one had dared to be so audacious. As an ancient sect, it naturally possessed a considerable aura.
Lu Fan paid them no mind and strode towards the Snow Mountain Sect. Having reached this point, he could only be so forceful. After all, only with sufficient strength could one earn respect.
Moreover, with Lin Ke's life on the line, Lu Fan could not afford to hesitate. Even if he had to snatch it, he would obtain the Snow Lotus Ganoderma.
Within the pavilions of the Snow Mountain Sect, several elders were meditating when they felt a powerful aura surge within the mountain.
"What is happening?" the Fifth Elder asked, "Could it be a distinguished guest has arrived? To possess such a powerful aura, the visitor is likely not friendly!"
"The aura is indeed not weak. In this past century, no one has dared to trespass into the Snow Mountain Sect!" the other elders also said.
"Report, Great Elder, someone has broken into the Snow Mountain Sect, injured several individuals, and is demanding to see the Sect Master!" a man hurried to report.
The Great Elder, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes, "Fifth, you personally go and see what is happening!"
The Fifth Elder nodded slightly and then led many experts of the Snow Mountain Sect towards the snowy mountain. The Snow Mountain Sect had always been non-confrontational, but if anyone dared to disrespect them, they would not stand idly by.
Not long after, the Fifth Elder arrived before Lu Fan with many experts. "Young brother, you are vigorous and powerful. To possess such an aura at such a young age is truly astonishing!"
"If I am not mistaken, Senior must have a prominent position in the Snow Mountain Sect!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists respectfully, "I have no intention of being an enemy of the Snow Mountain Sect. I merely wish to see the Sect Master of the Snow Mountain Sect!"
"May I ask what your business is?" the Fifth Elder said with his hands behind his back, "Our Snow Mountain Sect has not had an outsider visit for a hundred years. You come here and immediately wish to see our Sect Master. Is that not unreasonable?"
"It is a matter of life and death. If it were not so, I would never have been so reckless!" Lu Fan cupped his fists and said, "My actions just now were out of necessity. If I have offended you in any way, I beg the elder not to mind!"
"You are so polite, I truly have no reason to blame you!" the Fifth Elder smiled, "However, my Sect Master is not within the Snow Mountain Sect. He has gone out to meet friends and I do not know when he will return! You should descend the mountain as soon as possible."
"It concerns a life. If the Sect Master of the Snow Mountain Sect is not here, can anyone else make the decision?"
Lu Fan asked, "I wish to borrow the Snow Lotus Ganoderma! I will surely repay you handsomely in the future!"
"So you came for the Snow Lotus Ganoderma?"
The Fifth Elder's expression instantly turned cold, "You speak with great presumption!"