A flash of saber light instantly shocked those around. This saber strike was not only strange but also incredibly swift. It was impossible to dodge. Zhuge Xian turned pale with fright and exclaimed, "No..."
But before she could finish speaking, Lu Fan suddenly vanished from his spot.
*Bang...* The saber light hit the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. A figure appeared before everyone. It was a middle-aged man around fifty years old. He was currently furious, filled with the urge to kill. His Qiankun Bagua Palm, which he had always been proud of, had been broken by a brat in his early twenties. It was too humiliating.
"Fourth Elder!" Zhuge Xian and the others quickly bowed. The Fourth Elder's eyes, however, were fixed angrily on Lu Fan not far away.
"Fourth Elder?! Humph! You're quite ruthless! It's a pity your strength isn't enough. Ruthlessness is useless without it!" Lu Fan said with a disdainful smile, looking at the Fourth Elder.
"Kid! You've successfully angered me. You won't be leaving today." The Fourth Elder became even more enraged, and the crescent saber in his hand turned into a streak of light, slashing down at Lu Fan.
*Clang...* A black treasured sword suddenly appeared in Lu Fan's hand, directly blocking the crescent saber. The two immediately engaged in a fierce battle.
Beside them, Zhuge Xian and the others watched the fight with astonishment. This was a battle they had never witnessed before, exceptionally intense. They stared intently, afraid of missing even a single moment. This was incredibly precious to them.
However, they weren't the only ones watching. The commotion was too great, and everyone in the village came out to observe. In the shadows, several pairs of eyes were also fixed on the scene.
"The Crescent Saber Technique is indeed impressive. It should be much more advanced than other martial arts. Even the Falling Blossom Sword Technique and Flowing Cloud Sword Technique pale in comparison."
Lu Fan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The Crescent Saber Technique was likely the most advanced martial art he had seen so far. Besides his Shennong Health Cultivation, his divine pupils that could see through things, and his decent medical skills, he didn't seem to have anything superior to others.
It seemed he needed to create his own martial arts and sword techniques.
The two fought for over fifty rounds. A faint sheen of sweat appeared on the Fourth Elder's face. His initial arrogance seemed to have diminished considerably, replaced by shock.
This kid looked to be only in his early twenties, and his martial arts weren't overwhelmingly powerful, but his cultivation seemed much stronger than others of the same realm. His strength and speed were incomparable to those in the same realm. He believed that this kid was definitely not using his full power, otherwise, he would have already been defeated.
Of course, he didn't know that Lu Fan was merely forcing him to display the entire Crescent Saber Technique. Otherwise, he would have long since lost.
"Alas! Fourth Elder! Stop! You are no match for him." Suddenly, a sigh came from afar, followed by a figure appearing at the other end of the village. However, as the words fell, the person merely flickered a few times before arriving in front of everyone.
"Father!" Zhuge Xian suddenly called out.
"Patriarch!" everyone beside her shouted.
"Hua Sanshi! I presume you didn't get lost to arrive here! May I ask the reason for your visit?" Zhuge Qingyun, dressed in a long robe, exuded an air of ethereal grace. He looked at Lu Fan with a calm expression, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.
"Previously, a... slovenly old Daoist from the Luoyan Sect took a book belonging to your esteemed young lady. I am here today to apologize to your young lady for this matter. I hope you will overlook any offense caused." Lu Fan suddenly took out the small notebook from his怀 and handed it to Zhuge Xian.
Zhuge Xian took the small notebook, unable to suppress a snort in her heart. He claimed to be apologizing, yet she saw no sincerity in him.
Lu Fan then continued, "Furthermore, I have another matter I wish to consult with Patriarch Zhuge about. A few days ago, I apprehended six foreign powerhouses. From their words, I learned of an organization called the Shadow. Therefore, I would like to learn about the Shadow organization from Patriarch Zhuge."
"Shadow?" Zhuge Qingyun's mouth twitched. This kid was actually inquiring about the Shadow.
"Patriarch Zhuge, don't tell me you're unaware. The Shadow, like the Six Great Hidden Families, are existences held in high regard by the world. However, the Six Great Hidden Families remain aloof from worldly affairs, while the Shadow is the opposite, desiring to dominate the world. Thus, the Shadow is constantly seeking information about your Six Great Hidden Families, wanting to... eliminate them." Lu Fan said calmly, emphasizing the last few words.
"I am indeed aware of the Shadow's existence. I also know they are very wary of our Six Great Hidden Families. With our Six Families present, they dare not invade Huaxia!" Zhuge Qingyun said with a hint of pride. The Six Great Hidden Families were the greatest deterrent to all external forces! With the Six Families in Huaxia, super-powered experts from foreign forces would not dare to come!
Of course, similarly, the Six Great Families did not have the strength to destroy the Shadow. Therefore, for countless years, they had been probing each other, trying to understand the other's foundation. However, no one could fully grasp the other's true capabilities.
"Humph! Six powerhouses invaded Huaxia, and for several days within Huaxia, Huaxia couldn't even trace their whereabouts or know their purpose. I truly don't know where your Six Great Families and the Huarong Prefecture get their confidence from!?" Lu Fan snorted coldly.
This time, Lu Fan appeared in the martial world under the identity of Huarong Prefecture, and the Shadow immediately wanted to use the Cangying Hunting Group to bring him back. This was also a small test, to gauge Huaxia's reaction. As a result, if Lu Fan hadn't discovered clues and eliminated them, Huaxia's reaction might have been no reaction at all.
And those six powerhouses had actually reached Lu Fan's doorstep. If not for Lu Fan's powerful strength, Huaxia might have once again had no reaction!
Those within Huarong Prefecture were all old fossils. As long as the safety of those in high positions wasn't threatened, they wouldn't care about the lives of others. The Six Great Families were the same. To ensure the safety of their own family members, one could only rely on oneself!
Therefore, Lu Fan had no expectations of Huarong Prefecture or the Six Great Families. He only wanted to know what kind of organization the Shadow was and their situation! Because he wanted to eliminate them all.
Eliminating all threats would lead to greater safety! This was a truth!
Hearing Lu Fan's words, Zhuge Qingyun's expression changed slightly. Huarong Prefecture's non-interference in martial world affairs was a rule set by their Six Great Families. Lu Fan's statement clearly carried a tone of accusation.
"Humph! Huarong Prefecture and the Six Great Families cannot possibly take care of every aspect of Huaxia." Zhuge Qingyun said with a grim expression.
"Humph! That's why I will handle it myself! Give me information about the Shadow. I will eliminate the entire Shadow organization!" Lu Fan said coldly.