"Trying to leave, it's not that easy!"
Lu Fan sneered, and simultaneously unleashed another palm strike, carrying boundless momentum.
Boom...
The scar-faced man fell to the ground, lying there on the brink of death. Lu Fan's power finally made him understand that he was merely a frog in a well, insignificant in the face of true talent.
Han Feng stood to the side, also showing a look of shock. He was no match for the scar-faced man, yet Lu Fan could do it, pushing the scar-faced man to the brink of death. This showed how strong Lu Fan was.
"Please, spare me. I'll never dare offend you again!"
The scar-faced man knelt and begged for mercy, his eyes appearing even more sincere. If he had known Lu Fan was so strong, he would never have made a move. Now that it had come to this, all he could do was beg.
"It seems there's no chance now!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "Since you've already made a move, I have no intention of holding back."
Lu Fan's spiritual energy surged, and in an instant, he killed the scar-faced man, doing so without any awkwardness.
Seeing this scene, Han Feng felt even more envious of Lu Fan's decisive killing. He was much better than Han Feng and not someone he could compare to.
The expressions of the scar-faced man's many subordinates changed. They quickly retreated, their eyes filled with fear. They had never imagined that the scar-faced man would die such a tragic death.
"If you don't want to die, then don't aid the wicked!"
Lu Fan said, "After you get the spirit pearl, just leave!"
"We'll leave now and will never aid the wicked. From now on, we will follow your lead!"
Many men spoke, their expressions solemn, not daring to delay any further.
With these words, Lu Fan nodded slightly, "Then hurry and leave!"
Everyone scattered, not daring to linger, for fear that Lu Fan would change his mind and kill them too.
"Why did you let them go?"
Chu Ting asked, "They were with the scar-faced man."
"Even if they were together, we shouldn't kill them all!"
Lu Fan said, "The scar-faced man had it coming, but they didn't!"
"Brother Lu is right!"
Han Feng nodded, "I really didn't expect that Brother Lu and I would be so compatible!"
"We can't stay here too long either. After we get the spirit pearl, we'll leave to avoid affecting the academy assessment!"
Lu Fan said, "If we return the way we came, there won't be any danger."
Han Feng and the others nodded slightly and then stepped out of the cave. Lu Fan, however, stopped. "You guys go out first. I want to stay in this cave for a while."
"Why stay?" Long Yi asked in surprise.
"I have a feeling something inside this cave is calling me!"
Lu Fan said, "It's alright, you go out first. I'll be there later."
"Why don't I accompany you?"
Long Yi said, "If there's any danger, at least there'll be someone by your side."
"No need, I have my own judgment. You don't need to worry too much!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, his expression growing indifferent.
With these words, Long Yi nodded slightly, no longer able to say anything more. He didn't know Lu Fan's intentions, but Lu Fan must have his reasons for doing this.
A short while later, Long Yi turned and left. Lu Fan, however, headed towards the depths of the cave. This cave had been ransacked by experts from Beihai Academy, and most of the items were gone. Yet, for some reason, Lu Fan felt that something in the depths of the cave was attracting him.
Before long, Lu Fan arrived at the deepest part of the cave. However, at the very bottom, there was no one and nothing, leaving him completely bewildered.
"Your perception is so strong, to actually sense my presence!"
An old voice echoed in the void, carrying a hint of mockery.
"Who are you? Why are you hiding in the shadows?"
Lu Fan became vigilant, scanning his surroundings, not daring to be negligent. He knew very well that this cave had already been cleared by the experts from Beihai Academy, and there shouldn't be anyone left.
"I am the master of this tomb!"
The old voice sounded again, "Your perception is so powerful, you will undoubtedly have a boundless future. Are you willing to become my disciple?"
"I already have a master, and besides, who are you?" Lu Fan said, "Stop playing tricks on me. If you have the ability, come out and show yourself."
"I am merely a soul, I'm afraid I can't come out."
The old voice sounded again, "You can pick up the spirit ring beneath your feet. I am within this spirit ring."
Lu Fan was slightly taken aback, then picked up the spirit ring. However, at that very moment, a wave of icy energy surged from within the spirit ring. By the time Lu Fan reacted, he felt that a soul had appeared within his Taixu Sword.
"How dare you intrude into my Taixu Sword!"
Lu Fan's face turned ashen, and he didn't know what to do. Lin Ke's soul was also within the Taixu Sword. If this old man devoured Lin Ke, it would be a great problem.
"This spirit ring is already dilapidated. If I can't find a host soon, this old man will die," the old voice said. "Don't worry, I won't harm the other soul within the spiritual sword. Moreover, having me within this spiritual sword will be of great use to you."
"What do you mean?" Lu Fan was slightly surprised.
"My soul is extremely powerful. At your current realm, if you use this sword, you'll be able to cut through metal like mud. Within the same rank, no one will be your opponent," the old man said. "I can help you reach the peak, but you must promise me to reshape my golden body for me!"
"Reshape my golden body? Do you know such a technique?" Lu Fan was quite tempted. If this were true, it would be a tremendous surprise for him.
"There is nothing in this world that I do not know."
The elder stated directly, "It's just that you are too weak, and it's impossible for you to reshape our golden bodies. You should quickly improve your strength, that is the kingly way."
"I heard this is the ancient tomb of a saint. Are you a saint from the spirit realm?" Lin Ke suddenly spoke, sounding quite curious.
"That's right, I am indeed a saint!"
The old man said, "It's a shame I was betrayed by a villain. If I hadn't been ambushed, I wouldn't have died such a tragic death. However, luckily my soul is strong enough to retain my spiritual form, otherwise, I would never have a chance to turn things around."
"You old man are just a wisp of remnant soul, and you want me to help you reshape your golden body?" Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "There's no such thing as a free lunch. Get out of my Taixu Sword right now, I don't want you lying in my Taixu Sword all the time!"
"Don't be so stingy. I am knowledgeable about everything, and I can help you cultivate."
The old man said, "My existence will surely help you reach the peak. Why do you reject me so fiercely?"