The immense power collided,
sending the foot several dozen feet off course.
Instantly, the entire mountain peak began to shake violently. If this peak had not been nourished by the heavenly脉 for years, making it as sturdy as divine metal, it would have already disintegrated under that single kick.
A figure flashed, appearing beside Long Xuan and helping him up.
"Long Xuan, are you alright? Take this pill first."
Long Xuan said anxiously, "Brother Fan, why haven't you left yet? Don't worry about me. If you don't leave, none of us will escape. This Kong Yu is too strong! Even though I hid some of my strength, I'm still no match for him!"
"You dare provoke me, Kong Yu, and still think of leaving? It's too late! Today, I will hang both of your corpses on this mountain peak, using them to establish my might!"
The overbearing figure in the sky said coldly.
"Heh, what great arrogance. You're just a true disciple, do you think you're the Sect Master of Qing Xuan Sect!"
Ling Fan sneered.
Anger surged in his eyes.
Kong Yu's overbearing actions had already ignited his killing intent.
In the sky, Kong Yu's figure was enveloped in brilliant divine light, dazzling and resplendent. He sneered, "The Sect Master of Qing Xuan Sect dares not say so yet, but in the future, I might have a chance to contend for it! As for you, a mere ant, dealing with you is as easy as lifting a hand. I've also heard about your matters. Don't think that just because you're a true disciple, I won't dare to kill you. You've offended the Gao family, and if I kill you, the Gao family won't say anything; instead, they'll thank me for eliminating a pest for them."
As his voice fell,
Kong Yu attacked ferociously.
With a palm strike, the heavens and earth trembled violently. A majestic power, infinitely close to the sixth stage of Xuan Emperor, struck down like the sky collapsing and the earth caving in. The momentum was as if he intended to wipe Ling Fan, Long Xuan, and the entire Fan Mountain from the face of Qing Xuan Sect.
Long Xuan's expression changed drastically as he felt a deep sense of despair.
Both were fifth-stage Xuan Emperors.
But the gap between him and Kong Yu was immeasurable, calculated in hundreds.
Even Ling Fan,
at this moment, had a hint of solemnity in his eyes.
If he were given another month to cultivate near this heavenly脉, he could fully expand his domain to the limit of five thousand feet, matching the cultivation of a fifth-stage Xuan Emperor. At that time, he would have nothing to fear from Kong Yu.
But the problem was, Kong Yu had arrived too quickly.
He hadn't given Ling Fan any time to grow stronger.
Just as Ling Fan was preparing to use some means to fight Kong Yu,
suddenly, a slender hand stretched out from the void. Each finger was long and delicate like a scallion, fair and lustrous as jade, as if condensed from pure, flawless beautiful jade.
This slender hand seemed to pose no threat.
However, as it gently clenched, the imperial dao origin power, no weaker than Kong Yu's, erupted, tearing apart Kong Yu's attack.
A peerlessly beautiful figure emerged from the void.
"It's her, Lu Rui!"
The moment this woman appeared,
those who were secretly observing from the surroundings let out exclamations.
Clearly, this Lu Rui was no ordinary character,
but a prodigy who could stand on par with Kong Yu.
Seeing Lu Rui suddenly appear and neutralize Kong Yu's attack for him, Ling Fan was somewhat bewildered.
He seemed to have never met this Lu Rui before.
Why would she so kindly help him?
Could it be that she found him too handsome?
"Lu Rui, you dare to meddle in my affairs. Are you trying to fight me in advance!" Kong Yu said with a cold face from the sky.
"What if I fight you?"
Lu Rui's voice was soft,
but her words were extremely firm, showing no fear of Kong Yu.
Kong Yu fell silent.
His concubine, who was nestled in his arms, said indignantly, "Husband, why are you being cautious of this stinky woman? Have you taken a liking to her again?"
"Shut up!"
Kong Yu rebuked.
He then looked at Lu Rui again and said, "From what I know, you shouldn't have any connection with this Fan Lin, right? Why are you interfering? Give me a reasonable explanation. Today, I'll spare him for your sake. Otherwise, I'll defeat you first, and then kill him!"
Lu Rui met Kong Yu's gaze without backing down. Their gazes collided in the void, emitting fierce divine light. She lightly parted her red lips and said, "This person is a friend of my sister, Lu Wei. Moreover, he gave my sister a half-grade high-rank imperial pill and owes my sister a favor. Naturally, I must step in to protect him."
"A half-grade high-rank imperial pill? That's quite a generous gesture to win people over!"
Kong Yu snorted coldly.
"Lu Rui, for your sake today, I'll let him off this once. But don't get too smug. In the Seed Disciple Competition a month from now, I will truly break through to the sixth stage of Xuan Emperor. By then, I will trample all of you competitors under my feet and then ascend to become a seed disciple, Hahaha!"
Kong Yu let out a proud and domineering laugh, grabbed the seductive woman, and disappeared.
"This good show didn't unfold, it's quite disappointing."
"Why didn't Kong Yu fight Lu Rui! It would have been best if they both suffered heavy losses. What a pity."
"Kong Yu dares to boast of winning the Seed Competition in a month. It seems he is fully confident in breaking through to the sixth stage of Xuan Emperor. This is not good news..."
"I must also go into seclusion quickly. Break through to the sixth stage of Xuan Emperor within a month! Otherwise, I won't have a chance in this Seed Competition."
Powerful intentions retracted.
...
"Beauty, thank you for your help."
Ling Fan cupped his fists towards Lu Rui and said with a faint smile.
Lu Rui's face was as cold as frost, and she said, "You don't need to thank me. I'm merely repaying a favor to my sister."
"Oh."
Seeing Lu Rui's attitude, Ling Fan nodded indifferently, unconcerned.
He understood in his heart that this woman was likely afraid of being implicated by him and her sister.
After all, offending Kong Yu was not the main issue; Ling Fan had offended the Gao family, which was the most fatal.
Seeking advantage and avoiding harm,
this was also human nature.
"Then please go back. I won't see you off. I need to go into seclusion."
Ling Fan turned and waved his hand.
Seeing Ling Fan about to enter the cave dwelling,
Lu Rui frowned, looked at Ling Fan's retreating back, and snorted, saying, "Stop. Come to my cave dwelling with me."
"Is there something?"
"You'll know when you get there," Lu Rui said coldly, not showing much favor to Ling Fan.
"Then I'll accompany you. Brother Long Xuan, can you still walk?" Ling Fan asked Long Xuan with a smile.
"The word 'cannot' does not exist in my dictionary, Long Xuan!"
Lu Rui's cave dwelling was also very close to the heavenly脉.
Its location was excellent,
in no way inferior to Ling Fan's cave dwelling.
Upon entering Lu Rui's cave dwelling, Lu Wei's graceful figure and Guo Gui's body, which had become as round as a meatball, came forward.
"It's you guys!"
Ling Fan smiled calmly upon seeing Lu Wei and Guo Gui.
"Brother Fan Lin! You're truly amazing! I heard that you made a Gao family prodigy kneel for several days and nights in the Hall of True Disciples. My blood boiled just hearing it!" Guo Gui said excitedly.
Ling Fan waved his hand, "It's a small matter! Not worth mentioning."