"Nothing is impossible, I've already told you, amongst those of the same cultivation level, no one is my match!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "Therefore, you've lost!"
"Lost? How could I possibly lose to a slave?"
Tu Wenhai shot to his feet, unable to accept this fact. In his eyes, Lu Fan was merely a grasshopper he could trample upon at will. How could he be defeated by an ant?
"If you've lost, you've lost. Don't tell me you can't handle losing!"
Chen Xian'er said sharply, "I detest those who refuse to admit defeat when they've clearly lost!"
Everyone present blinked in surprise, turning to look at Chen Xian'er. They hadn't expected her to be so direct, essentially admitting Lu Fan's superiority.
"Xian'er!"
Tu Wenhai stood frozen, his eyes filled with displeasure, but there was nothing he could do. After all, he had indeed lost, and lost completely.
"You don't need to say anything more!"
Chen Xian'er waved her hand, "The competition ends here today. From now on, he belongs to me, Chen Xian'er!"
A wave of murmurs swept through the crowd. Originally, Chen Xian'er had been strongly against this marriage, but seeing her current attitude, it seemed her feelings had changed.
"Xian'er, I'm happy that you can say this, as your grandfather!" Old Master Chen smiled. He had been worried that Chen Xian'er wouldn't agree, feeling a sense of guilt. But today, Lu Fan's displayed strength had evidently impressed her.
"I'm not reconciled! Why should a mere slave capture the attention of the woman I like!"
Tu Wenhai's anger flared instantly. His aura surged, and his expression became extremely fierce, as if everything he saw was unreal.
"Tu Wenhai, you've already lost. Do you intend to retaliate?" Xu Fei said coldly.
Tu Wenhai paid no heed. His Saintly aura instantly erupted, clearly having lifted his seal. He lunged towards Lu Fan, intending to eliminate him directly. If Lu Fan were gone, the marriage would be impossible.
"Be careful!"
Sister Zhao cried out, her eyes filled with alarm. Tu Wenhai releasing his seal would surely invite disaster, and Lu Fan was the first in line. Tu Wenhai was a second-rank Saint, surpassing many first-rank Saints and a formidable powerhouse within the eighteen sects of Kyushu.
Old Master Chen was about to intervene when Old Master Han stopped him, "Don't you want to see? The explosive power of an Ancient Divine Physique?"
"But that lad hasn't reached the Saint realm yet. How can he withstand a second-rank Saint?" Old Master Chen frowned. "He's my potential grandson-in-law. If anything happens to him, my heart won't be able to take it."
"Even if he's a second-rank Saint, it's possible he can resist!" Old Master Han narrowed his eyes, filled with anticipation.
Hearing this, Old Master Chen hesitated, unsure what to say, fearing something might happen to Lu Fan.
"Grandpas, why are you just watching?"
Xu Fei shouted, "If you don't step in to stop this, someone will truly die! The joyous occasion will turn into a funeral!"
"It's alright, let's watch a bit longer!"
Old Master Han smiled, "I think this Lu Fan hasn't displayed his full strength yet. Perhaps there's still room for development!"
"This is a second-rank Saint! Lu Fan hasn't even broken through to the Saint realm, how can he resist?" Xu Fei's face turned ashen. He couldn't fathom how these elders could be so irresponsible.
"Grandpa, this isn't a laughing matter!"
Chen Xian'er became anxious. After getting to know Lu Fan today, she found him quite appealing, and coupled with his Ancient Divine Physique, he was worthy of her. If he were to die tragically, wouldn't she be left a widow?
After all, the news of her marrying Lu Fan had spread throughout the eighteen sects of Kyushu. If something happened to Lu Fan, who else would dare to marry her in the future?
"Your Grandpa Han says we should watch a little longer, so let's watch a little longer!"
Old Master Chen sighed helplessly. He was also quite worried, but since Old Master Han had spoken, it was difficult for him to intervene.
Meanwhile, on the spirit mine, Tu Wenhai's aura reached its peak. Without any fancy moves, he unleashed a punch towards Lu Fan, accompanied by an immense aura.
Sensing this powerful aura, Lu Fan's expression grew grim. He hadn't expected Tu Wenhai to be so direct.
Lu Fan no longer held back. His aura surged, and he met the attack head-on. If he didn't act, he would surely be injured by Tu Wenhai.
"Crazy, absolutely crazy!"
The crowd exclaimed in shock, gazing at Lu Fan with disbelief. They had expected Lu Fan to flee, but instead, he was preparing to confront the attack head-on. Wasn't this suicidal?
"This lad is indeed not weak!"
Old Master Han smiled, "Otherwise, where would he get such courage?"
Old Master Chen stood by, his heart filled with worry. Lu Fan was his grandson-in-law. If anything were to happen to him, he would find it difficult to bear.
Boom...
A colossal impact rang out, causing the entire eighteen sects of Kyushu to tremble and a ripple to spread.
Lu Fan was violently flung backward, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. Indeed, the power of a second-rank Saint was not something he could withstand.
At the same moment, Tu Wenhai's arm felt numb, and he retreated backward, utterly astonished that even after unsealing his power, he couldn't gravely injure Lu Fan.
In that instant, Tu Wenhai's killing intent intensified. He leaped into the air again, intending to finish Lu Fan off directly. However, at this moment, he was restrained in mid-air by Old Master Han, "That's enough. The people of the eighteen sects of Kyushu are not sore losers. Isn't what you're doing too disgraceful?"
"Grandpa Han, release me! I must kill this brat!"
Tu Wenhai pleaded repeatedly, his tone leaving no room for doubt. In his eyes, Lu Fan was still a thorn in his side, and he would never allow Lu Fan to rise above him.
"You Tu family brat, you've got quite the nerve. He's my Chen family's son-in-law. If you dare to touch him, I'll skin you alive!"
Old Master Chen said coldly, fiercely protective of his own. He doted on Lu Fan, especially considering how outstanding his granddaughter was, and he certainly wouldn't let Lu Fan suffer any grievances.
The crowd exchanged glances, feeling helpless. Especially Old Master Chen's words, which surprised many. They hadn't realized Lu Fan was so favored by Old Master Chen.
After Tu Wenhai was restrained, Lu Fan managed to escape. However, after this battle, Lu Fan's status within the eighteen sects of Kyushu instantly reached its peak, with no one able to shake it.
"Are you alright?" Chen Xian'er approached Lu Fan, "If he injured you, I won't let it slide. Don't think of me as just a woman; if anyone dares to lay a hand on my man, I'll make sure they know the consequences!"