"If you truly had the ability, you wouldn't be trapped in this cave!"
Lu Fan said directly, "Moreover, this Taixu Sword is too narrow. I don't want Lin Ke to get hurt."
"How about this! I'll just occupy a small amount of space, just a tiny bit!"
The old man pleaded, "After all, I've waited so many years to be discovered by you. If I wait any longer, I'm afraid I'll truly perish and won't be able to avenge myself!"
"You old man have quite the nerve, to speak of revenge with just a wisp of a remnant soul!"
Lu Fan shook his head, showing utter indifference. "To tell you the truth, it's not impossible for you to stay, but you must show me your usefulness."
"You brat are indeed cunning!"
The old man nodded and said, "Let me tell you, I can refine pills and draw talismans. Most importantly, I know the Spirit Realm quite well and can help you quickly grasp the movements of the Spirit Realm."
"Is there nothing substantial?"
Lu Fan spoke again, smiling, "If there's nothing, then it's all talk. Who can't brag!"
The elder was instantly stunned. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to say that.
"How about this, if you don't believe me, you can use the Taixu Sword to strike me. You'll find that as a weapon spirit within this Taixu Sword, I can make its spiritual power inexhaustible!"
Ye Bufan was slightly surprised but didn't hesitate. He directly swung the sword down, wanting to see if the Taixu Sword had indeed become much harder.
Boom...
As Lu Fan unleashed his swordsmanship, a loud noise echoed within the cave. The Taixu Sword had indeed become much stronger, even capable of generating sword intent, which surprised Lu Fan a little. He hadn't expected that this old man, merely a soul, could be so terrifying. If he were in his true form, he would likely be even more extraordinary.
"How about it? Didn't I tell you the truth!"
The old man declared confidently, his expression even more arrogant. After all, he was no ordinary person. If he hadn't been forced, he wouldn't have attached himself to Lu Fan.
"Indeed, you are powerful. However, you are clearly no ordinary person. How could you be willing to be subservient to me?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "You must swear an oath. From now on, you shall not attack me, or I will never take you out of this cave."
The old man was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so vigilant and to not trust him at all.
"You brat, I've reasoned with you, and you don't take me seriously!"
The old man gave him an exasperated look. "To tell you the truth, I am no ordinary person. If it were in the past, anyone who dared to be so presumptuous would have long since been reduced to a pulp!"
"You just said 'if it were in the past'!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "But now it's very different. If you're unwilling, I can simply leave you here, and you will vanish. No one can stop me!"
The old man's face turned ashen. He never expected Lu Fan to speak like this, which made him even more helpless.
"Fine, you brat want me to swear, and I'll swear then!"
The old man nodded slightly and said, "I, Hong Meng, swear here! If I ever have murderous intent towards this young brother before me in the future, I shall face eternal damnation and be struck by lightning!"
"That's more like it!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "Don't worry. Since you are now loyal to me, once my strength grows, I will not mistreat you. At the very least, I will help you recover your physical body."
Facing these words, the old man was also excited. He didn't know how much he longed to recover his true form, only then could he exact his revenge.
After putting away the Taixu Sword, Lu Fan stepped out of the cave. He had stayed in the cave for a long time and presumed that everyone else had already gone outside.
As expected, when Lu Fan reached the outside of the cave, he saw Han Feng and the others, as well as an elder standing beside them, who looked like an immortal and seemed to be no ordinary person.
"With the 50 Spirit Pearls gathered, you can all successfully join the North Sea Academy!"
Instructor Wan Hai said, "However, once you enter the academy, do not be too arrogant. Those who can enter the academy are not ordinary people. As freshmen, you should also be low-key!"
"Don't worry, instructor, we will definitely be low-key!"
Li Ziming smiled, revealing a hint of arrogance. He was the young master of the Li family in Yunzhou. Once he reported his family name at the academy, no one would dare to trouble him; they would even revere him.
This was the rule of this world: the strong preyed on the weak, and the weak chose the strong.
Throughout Yunzhou, the Li family was a behemoth, not to be offended by ordinary people.
After a while, everyone followed Instructor Wan Hai to a mountain range. At the end of the mountain range were numerous palaces, appearing like a mirage.
"Ahead is the North Sea Academy!"
Instructor Wan Hai said, "If you pass through the North Sea's back garden, you will successfully reach the North Sea Academy!"
"Instructor Wan Hai, what do you mean by that?"
Chu Ting asked in surprise, "Why is it called the back garden here?"
"Because this is the back garden of the North Sea Academy, and it is filled with many demonic beasts. Only by successfully returning to the North Sea Academy can you truly become a student of the North Sea Academy!" Instructor Wan Hai smiled. "As for all accompanying individuals, they are not allowed to enter!"
After speaking, Instructor Wan Hai disappeared without a trace, seemingly moving at an extremely strange speed.
The 50 people present looked at the scene before them, not knowing what to do. In fact, some of them had already heard that the North Sea Academy kept a group of demonic beasts, and they were terrifying. They hadn't expected that to enter the North Sea Academy, they would also have to pass through these beast hordes. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Let's go together, so we won't be surrounded by demonic beasts!" a man said. "As long as we can enter the North Sea Academy, we will have succeeded."
"I think it's better to forget it. Going together makes us too big a target and will only attract the attention of the beast horde!"
Li Ziming smiled faintly. "It's better to form teams. Two or three small teams together would be most suitable!"
Upon hearing this, the others also nodded, quite agreeing with Li Ziming's words.
In such a situation, forming teams was the most appropriate. If they entered as a large group, it would definitely trigger the demonic beasts, and by then, they would be powerless to turn the tide.
Everyone began to look for partners. Li Ziming looked at Chu Ting. "Let's form a team, the two of us. This way, our lives will be guaranteed!"
"I don't want to be in a team with you!"
Chu Ting shook her head and looked at Lu Fan. "Let's be a team!"
Lu Fan felt a bit awkward. Chu Ting saying that was like slapping Li Ziming in the face. In this way, he had offended Li Ziming.
Seeing this, Li Ziming's face turned grim. He stared directly at Lu Fan, feeling very displeased with him.
No matter what, in his eyes, Chu Ting was his woman, and no one was allowed to touch her.