"Little girl, are you truly going to stand up for him?" The Seventh Elder's expression was indifferent. "I am an elder of the academy; you are no match for me."
"Even if I'm not your match, I cannot allow you to harm my friend," Biyao stated directly. "Moreover, he is no ordinary person. If you make a move against him, you will regret it someday."
"Nonsense. I, the esteemed elder of the Northern Sea Academy, dealing with a mere ordinary disciple, what is there to fear?" the Seventh Elder said coldly.
"If he were an ordinary disciple, it would be nothing, but he is no ordinary person."
Biyao spoke frankly, "A third-rank alchemist, his future is boundless, and he will have many followers. If you offend him, you will eventually bring trouble upon yourself."
"A third-rank alchemist?"
The Seventh Elder trembled slightly and looked at Biyao. "Is this true?"
"Would I lie about this!"
Biyao pointed to the three badges on Lu Fan's shoulder. "These alchemist badges cannot be fake, right? Furthermore, he is an alchemist recognized by the Alchemy Tower. To become third-rank at such a young age, his future is limitless. If you offend him, how could he possibly let you off easily later?"
The Seventh Elder's brow furrowed instantly. He wouldn't care about an ordinary person, but if it were an alchemist, he truly dared not act recklessly. After all, powerful alchemists were quite sought after in the Spirit Realm.
"Master, please don't listen to their nonsense!" Wan Hai quickly said. "How could this brat, being so young, possibly be a third-rank alchemist? I'm afraid he stole that badge!" Su Dan Novel Network.
"A third-rank alchemist's badge was stolen? If you have the ability, you can try it yourself!" Biyao said coldly.
The Seventh Elder, however, shook his head. "This badge is genuine; there is absolutely no mistake. He is indeed an alchemist."
Wan Hai's face instantly turned ashen. If this were true, dealing with Lu Fan might not be so easy. He, himself, couldn't afford to offend a third-rank alchemist.
"A third-rank alchemist is indeed not an ordinary person!"
The Seventh Elder stated directly. "However, for disregarding the rules in such a manner, he must still pay a price."
"In the end, you still intend to act!" Biyao frowned, still shielding Lu Fan behind her.
"Move aside. I don't wish to harm you!"
The Seventh Elder's expression was cold. He was not only extremely concerned with face but also would not tolerate disrespect. Otherwise, he would show no mercy.
"Old man, if you want to deal with him, you'll have to deal with me first!" Biyao's expression was cold. "I will not allow you to harm him in front of me."
"Never forget, you are merely a disciple. Even as the personal disciple of the Dean, you should not speak to me in such a manner!"
As soon as the Seventh Elder finished speaking, a powerful aura surged forth, and in that instant, he lunged towards Biyao.
Witnessing the scene before him, Biyao dared not be careless. Although she was a Spirit King realm expert, she was well aware of the elder's strength, having reached the peak of the Spirit King realm. With her current abilities, she was no match for the elder.
Boom...
A deafening collision echoed. Biyao was sent flying violently, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, her face growing paler.
The Seventh Elder stood with his hands behind his back, his demeanor even colder. "With your strength, you still wish to block me? Do you truly believe your power can rival an elder?"
"If you harm him, the Dean will not let you off easily."
Biyao spoke, "The Dean has already promised to take him as a disciple. I hope the elder will mind his own conduct."
Many in the crowd exclaimed. If this were true, wouldn't Lu Fan's future be boundless? To become the Dean's disciple, how could he be an ordinary person?
"Do not falsely convey the Dean's orders!"
The Seventh Elder said coldly. "I do not believe this brat has already become the Dean's disciple."
"My Master personally told me, so how could it be wrong!" Biyao stated directly.
The Seventh Elder ignored her and lunged fiercely at Lu Fan. He absolutely would not allow a disciple to be so arrogant in front of him.
Lu Fan retreated sharply, but in the face of a peak Spirit King, he had no power to resist. His body was sent flying violently, his expression turning grim.
*Pfft...*
If the Seventh Elder truly intended to kill him, he would be doomed.
"Lu kid, don't confront him head-on!"
The old man Hong Meng spoke. "Quickly leave this place!"
Lu Fan nodded vigorously and then flew away, not daring to delay even for a moment. A peak Spirit King expert was simply beyond his ability to contend with.
"You think leaving is that easy!"
The Seventh Elder sneered and pursued Lu Fan again.
Seeing that the situation was dire, the old man Hong Meng instantly channeled spiritual energy into the Taixu Sword, pushing Lu Fan's speed to its limit.
"What do we do? What do we do now!"
Li Ziming cried out, "Will the Sect Master be alright? If something truly happens to him, how can I live with myself?"
"He will be alright, he must be alright!" Chu Ting said with a furrowed brow.
She did not wish for anything to happen to Lu Fan. Now that it had come to this, she felt a sense of helplessness.
Seeing this, Biyao said nothing more and quickly moved to another direction. She knew very well that the only one who could save Lu Fan now was likely her Master, Lin Beixuan.
Within the Northern Sea Academy, numerous disciples were observing, unaware of what had happened. One figure was fleeing rapidly, while another was in hot pursuit.
"The Seventh Elder has actually made a move. That person is truly powerful to be able to make an elder act!"
"Who's to say? But this time, there will likely be great trouble. Daring to challenge an elder will surely lead to endless complications!"
The crowd conversed, and many stepped forward, chasing after them. They did not want to miss such an exciting spectacle.
Wan Hai followed along, his expression full of pride. The Seventh Elder's actions were for his sake; such favor was likely something other disciples couldn't experience.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the plaza of the Northern Sea Academy and was again hit hard, blood trickling from his lips.
"Good lad, your physique is quite good. To think you could withstand two of my palms!"
The Seventh Elder narrowed his eyes. "If you kneel and admit your mistake, I might spare your life. Otherwise, I fear you cannot escape today. As an elder of the Northern Sea Academy, I do not care about the life or death of a student."
"Dream on!" Lu Fan retorted coldly. "The hatred of today is irreconcilable. If there is a tomorrow, I will surely repay it!"
"Good lad, if I don't kill you today, how can I establish myself in the Northern Sea Academy?"
The Seventh Elder's aura was oppressive, and with a powerful strike, he unleashed a palm towards Lu Fan.
"Lu kid, use the Taixu Sword!"
The old man Hong Meng's voice rang out. He had already poured all his spiritual energy into the Taixu Sword, even exhausting a significant portion of his spiritual consciousness. If Lu Fan were not in danger, he would never have depleted himself in such a manner.
Lu Fan, disregarding everything else, brandished the Taixu Sword, and a surge of Taixu sword intent erupted.