Leaving North Sea Academy, Lu Fan took to his sword, flying in the direction where Chu Chang was located. However, his sword-riding technique was somewhat rusty, and his speed was not particularly fast.
Gazing at the grass and trees below, Lu Fan felt considerably refreshed. Having been confined within the academy and never leaving, the moment he stepped out, he felt a sense of liberation.
After a journey, Lu Fan had traveled more than half of the morning away from North Sea Academy. He finally arrived at a forest and slowly sat on the fallen leaves, standing silently by the side as if waiting for something.
"I say, old man, when exactly do you plan to make your move?"
Lu Fan said impatiently, "It's been half the morning already. Are you scared? If you're really afraid, then hurry back! Perhaps I can spare your life!"
As soon as his words fell, the Seventh Elder appeared before Lu Fan like a phantom. "You knew I intended to deal with you, yet you dared to leave North Sea Academy? And so brazenly, too. You pique my curiosity!"
"You don't need to be curious!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. "If I didn't have absolute confidence, how could I dare to be so reckless? You want to kill me, but I doubt you have the ability."
"Hahahaha…"
The Seventh Elder burst into laughter. "If the Dean hadn't intervened that day, I would have killed you long ago. How could you have survived until now?"
"Unfortunately, I'm not what I used to be. I'm the number one from the Apex Competition now," Lu Fan said coldly. "You may not necessarily defeat me."
The Seventh Elder said no more, forming a claw with his hand and reaching for Lu Fan, exuding an aura. As the Dean of North Sea Academy, how could he allow Lu Fan to act so presumptuously?
Lu Fan punched out, colliding with the Seventh Elder's palm strike.
Boom…
A tremendous impact resounded instantly. Lu Fan's figure retreated sharply, while the Seventh Elder remained composed, as if this impact meant little to him.
"I truly didn't expect your strength to be so formidable. It seems I underestimated you!"
Lu Fan sneered, "But that's all there is to it!"
With that, Lu Fan gripped the Tai Xu Sword in his hand and ascended into the air, exuding an unparalleled aura.
Sensing this presence, the Seventh Elder's brow furrowed. He could clearly feel a deathly aura, meaning Lu Fan posed a threat to him.
Before long, the Tai Xu Sword in Lu Fan's hand began to glow with lightning, appearing extremely terrifying. It was unclear where this lightning power originated.
"No matter how powerful you are, young man, I will make you pay!"
The Seventh Elder's expression was cold as he lunged at Lu Fan. As a peak Spirit King realm expert, he wouldn't engage in any fancy maneuvers. Solving Lu Fan with the most direct method was his greatest show of respect.
Unfortunately, Lu Fan was surrounded by lightning. Even someone like the Seventh Elder dared not approach carelessly.
"Power of Heaven and Earth!"
The Seventh Elder's expression shifted. "No wonder you could become number one in the Apex Competition. You indeed have some tricks up your sleeve."
"Are you scared?"
Lu Fan sneered, his eyes carrying a sharp glint. He had long harbored the intent to kill the Seventh Elder before him.
"Scared?"
The Seventh Elder roared with laughter. His aura surged violently, becoming increasingly majestic. Empowered by spiritual energy, a colossal dragon, a hundred zhang tall, materialized, spewing smoke towards Lu Fan, an incredibly fearsome sight.
"How can there be such profound spiritual energy?" Lu Fan exclaimed in surprise.
Under normal circumstances, an expert at the peak Spirit King realm should not possess such immense spiritual energy.
"Because I've already taken half a step into the Emperor realm!"
The Seventh Elder said coldly, "You are ignorant of the heavens and earth, daring to oppose me. Today, I shall send you on your way."
As the Seventh Elder's words fell, the hundred-meter dragon surged towards Lu Fan, appearing extremely terrifying. Although Lu Fan was augmented by lightning, he found it difficult to cope with such a monstrous spiritual energy dragon.
After a few exchanges, Lu Fan's figure was sent flying. In fact, Lu Fan had already activated the Profound Thunder Art, but he was still unable to withstand the Seventh Elder's onslaught.
From this, one could discern that the Seventh Elder's true strength was far beyond what Lu Fan could resist.
Seeing Lu Fan's mouth bleed, the elder Hongmeng frowned. "You've really gotten yourself into a pickle, kid. This old man has been hiding his strength; he's already reached the Half-step Spirit Emperor realm. You're no match for him."
Lu Fan also understood, a wry smile appearing on his face. He had initially thought he was on par with the Seventh Elder, but now he realized it was mere wishful thinking.
In that instant, Lu Fan took to his sword and fled eastward. He would not sit idly by here. Since he was no match for the Seventh Elder, his only recourse was to flee obediently, lest he bring trouble upon himself.
"You think you can escape now, kid?" the Seventh Elder laughed heartily, his expression growing colder. Su Dan Novel Network.
In a flash, he pursued. He had been waiting for Lu Fan to leave the academy for so many days; how could he possibly let Lu Fan escape so easily?
Seeing the Seventh Elder's incredible speed, Lu Fan instantly panicked. "This is truly a dire situation. Will I perish here? If so, I'll have failed you all."
"Now is not the time for such talk!" Elder Hongmeng spoke. "Keep fleeing eastward. There's a Fire Domain there. Once you reach the Fire Domain, you will naturally be able to shake off his pursuit."
"The Fire Domain?"
Lu Fan was somewhat surprised but dared not question it lightly, as his life was at stake.
"The Fire Domain is somewhat famous within the Eastern Region. Ordinary people can't withstand much of it! However, your Profound Thunder Art has enhanced your physical resilience. Upon entering the Fire Domain, you'll be able to endure more than he can."
Lu Fan was perplexed, unsure what the old man meant, but he knew very well that the old man would not harm him. Since he was told to go to the Fire Domain, there must be no problem.
After a while, Lu Fan saw flames surging across the sky ahead, appearing immensely grand and imposing. Ordinary people would not dare to enter.
"You truly have no fear of death, kid. Now you're a trapped beast."
The Seventh Elder sneered. "The Fire Domain is just ahead, and there's no path. You cannot escape today!"
"Don't speak too soon. Whether you can catch me today remains to be seen."
Lu Fan said stubbornly, gritting his teeth as he gazed at the vast expanse of flames. He was quite nervous in his heart, as the fires in the Fire Domain were no ordinary fires, especially in the innermost core, which looked extremely terrifying.
"The sea of fire is ahead. Do I have to charge straight into it?" Lu Fan asked.
"Are there any other options now?"
Elder Hongmeng chuckled. "It's a contest of who can endure!"