Facing the onslaught of three Great Sage-level powerhouses, Lu Fan did not retreat. Instead, his eyes turned calm. "Actually, I'm very curious if I can fight three on my own!"
"Fight three on your own?" Hua Yu sneered. "You have quite the swagger. I wonder if you have the strength to back it up! I'll be waiting to see!"
"Is that so?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, gazing at the three figures with a hint of a cold glint in his gaze.
At that very moment, the area where Lu Fan stood was instantly reduced to ruins. The onlookers were filled with worry, especially Qing Die and Bai Die, who didn't know what to do. They hadn't expected the three Great Sages to be so powerful, and that Lu Fan would be killed on the spot without even a chance to react.
Hua Yu and the others stood aside, letting out faint smiles. They hadn't expected things to be so simple; with the three of them teaming up, Lu Fan was no match.
"I thought this kid had some real skills! Turns out he's nothing special!" the Cang Ying clan leader sneered. "This human is completely without hope, destined to meet his end and be slaughtered by our Beast Race!"
"Things might not be that simple!"
Chang Feng shook his head. "For that kid to possess Great Sage-level strength, he wouldn't be dealt with so easily!"
"What do you mean by that?" The Cang Ying clan leader frowned. "Are you saying this kid is still alive?"
"Can't you sense it? This aura still exists!" Chang Feng stated directly. "Therefore, he must be alive!"
At these words, Cang Ying's expression instantly turned somewhat unsightly. If that were the case, it would be too terrifying to disappear and conceal his presence right under their noses.
"Since you're not dead, why play these tricks?" Chang Feng sneered, looking around.
Concurrently, Hua Yu also scanned his surroundings, trying to find Lu Fan's hidden form.
"I am indeed not dead!"
At that instant, Lu Fan appeared behind them, his gaze even more serious. At the same time, the human race members let out a cry of surprise. Under normal circumstances, Lu Fan would have been in trouble, but they hadn't expected him to be alive and appear perfectly fine.
"You're quite something, kid, to survive that!" the Cang Ying clan leader said coldly. "But you might be able to dodge the first blow, not necessarily the second!"
"Is that so?"
At that very moment, another figure appeared. This figure was identical to Lu Fan, appearing completely unreserved, and extremely similar to Lu Fan's form, as if cast from the same mold.
"How can there be two?"
Qing Die blinked in surprise, rubbing her eyes in disbelief. After all, they had never seen two figures appear simultaneously. Both these figures possessed corporeal forms, and each form was incredibly real.
"How is this possible!" Hua Yu was shocked. "What's going on? Why has it become like this? What methods does this kid possess!"
At the same time, Lu Fan shrugged, appearing even more indifferent. "This is a secret art from the Zhongzhou Academy. This secret art is extraordinary; it can not only create illusory forms but also the true self!"
"If you say that, doesn't that mean he has an immortal body?" Hua Yu said coldly. "I've never heard of humans having such a secret art; it's pure nonsense!"
"Then have you heard of 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing'?"
At that instant, another voice rang out, and Lu Fan's figure appeared. A total of three figures stood before them, appearing at ease, each with its own soul.
"'Yi Qi Hua San Qing'?"
Many among the human race exclaimed in surprise. If they possessed such formidable abilities, they would have no fear of the Beast Race. This was a huge shock to them.
"Let's attack together and kill all three of these. The kid must be weakened by splitting into three people!" the Cang Ying clan leader urged.
Hua Yu also nodded slightly. They had no choice but to proceed this way. Yet, for some reason, she had a bad premonition, and this premonition grew stronger.
"'Yi Qi Hua San Qing', San Qing descends upon all things!" Lu Fan's voice was icy as he muttered.
At that very moment, the three figures engaged the three clan leaders in combat. They appeared evenly matched, with neither side gaining an advantage, causing some doubt.
"Fighting three Great Sages single-handedly?"
On the city walls, many people exclaimed, their eyes alight with brilliance. They had already despaired when the Beast Race massacred Zhongzhou, as the human race was unable to resist. But now, with Lu Fan fighting three Great Sages on his own, didn't this mean their human race had hope?
Qing Die and Bai Die stood stunned, their hearts filled with shock. They had never imagined that the person who had journeyed with them was such a powerful expert, leaving them in awe.
Hua Yu continued to attack, his heart also shaken. He never imagined that Lu Fan could fight all three of them single-handedly. In just one year, Lu Fan had reached this level.
After some combat, Hua Yu realized they could not do anything to Lu Fan. Even one of Lu Fan's clones was enough to contend with them.
"His strength is the most formidable I have ever witnessed in my life!"
Chang Feng stated with seriousness in his eyes. "With our combined strength, we might not be able to kill him."
The Cang Ying clan leader also nodded in agreement. He saw this very clearly but found it hard to believe, especially considering what he was witnessing, which was quite shocking.
Meanwhile, on the human race's city walls, two figures suddenly appeared: Elder Wu Ming and Elder Ban Dao. Seeing Lu Fan employ 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing', they were deeply shocked. This was a secret art of the Zhongzhou Academy, and 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing' required extremely high comprehension to execute to its fullest potential.
"I never thought, I never thought that after a year, this kid would have reached such a state!" Elder Wu Ming said with a wry smile. "It seems our hopes were not in vain!"
"Yes! 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing', this is truly 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing'!" Elder Ban Dao exclaimed excitedly. He knew very well what this represented.
"Elders, I'm about to collapse. If this barrier isn't opened soon, I'll die here!"
Seeing the two elders, Lu Fan quickly spoke, looking quite aggrieved. Fighting three Great Sages alone was extremely taxing. Although his 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing' could resist Great Sages, it hadn't reached a high enough realm. Any slight carelessness could be fatal.
"Open the barrier!"
Elder Wu Ming's voice rang out, his eyes filled with anticipation. Lu Fan's powerful return was a grand event for them. At least, in their eyes, with Lu Fan present, their human race no longer had to worry so much.
Without hesitation, everyone injected their spiritual energy and forcefully opened the barrier.
Seeing the barrier opened, Elder Wu Ming and Elder Ban Dao rushed out and engaged Hua Yu and the others in combat. Their current strength was superior to the Beast Race, so they were naturally fearless, especially since the other Great Sages of the Beast Race had not yet arrived.
"Not good, we're no match for them!" Hua Yu frowned. "Let's leave here. Once the other Great Sages gather, we'll settle the score with the human race!"
Everyone present nodded, not daring to be negligent. They knew very well that with Lu Fan's strength alone, he could hold them off, and with the addition of the two human Great Sages, they had no chance of winning.
Seeing them flee in disarray, the human race members let out cheers, their hearts filled with joy. This was the first time they had defeated the Beast Race, and it held extraordinary significance for them.
Seeing the Great Sages of the Beast Race flee, Lu Fan had no intention of pursuing them. After all, the strength of three Great Sages was not to be underestimated, and he dared not be careless.
"Quick, enter the barrier!"
Elder Wu Ming urged. If the other Great Sages of the Beast Race arrived at this moment, it would be a disaster for the human race. They knew that even with Lu Fan's arrival, they could not contend with the entire Beast Race.
Qing Die and Bai Die entered the city without hesitation, hope rekindled in their eyes. Before, they had been in despair, but now their thoughts had changed.
Meanwhile, Elder Wu Ming looked at Lu Fan. "You're quite something, kid. To reach this point is rather surprising. However, you still haven't broken through to the Great Sage realm, so don't be too ostentatious!"
"I don't want to be ostentatious, but I have no choice!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "They kept chasing me, so I had to fight them. Moreover, I came to human territory, and no one opened the barrier, which is why this happened!"
"It is all due to my ignorance that I made such a mistake!" the white-haired elder hurried forward, appearing quite obsequious. If he had known that the person before him was Lu Fan, he would never have dared to do such a thing.
"You were also acting for the safety of the human race, so I don't blame you!" Lu Fan waved his hand and then asked Elder Wu Ming, "Are so many humans in Zhongzhou lost to the hands of the Beast Race?"
"That is inevitable!"
Elder Wu Ming shook his head helplessly. "Even if we were to intervene, we couldn't stop this catastrophe. If not for the protection of the ancient formations, the entire human race would probably be annihilated!"
"If that were truly the case, what should be done!" Lu Fan frowned. "The Beast Race is ambitious and has likely been coveting our human race for a long time!"
"That being said, our human race has produced many talents. In the past year, many young people have rapidly broken through. Under this pressure, they are eager to gain strength!" Elder Wu Ming stated directly. "It's just that our time is running out. This barrier will shatter in another two years, and then the Beast Race can march directly into the Eastern Region!"
Lu Fan stood aside, his brows furrowed. With his current strength, saving the entire human race seemed like a drop in the bucket. Su Dan Novel Network
"However, you don't need to worry too much, kid. As the saying goes, the boat will reach its destination naturally. Our human race has a heritage of millions of years; how could we be wiped out!" Elder Wu Ming consoled him.