Dong Jianping was sent flying back more than ten meters, crashing into the wall behind him, and died.
Yu Daohan looked at the deceased Dong Jianping with surprise. "I should have controlled my strength. How did he die?"
The disciples beside him were stunned.
Was this the terrifying power of the sect leader, to kill a master on the Earthly Ranking with a single palm strike?
Yu Daohan suddenly realized, "That's right, he was too weak!"
However, it was understandable. He had always fought against the Black Ranking and stronger opponents.
Those were high-level matches!
He had to admit, he didn't realize how strong he was until he fought against some weaklings on the Earthly Ranking.
The disciple's gaze towards Yu Daohan changed, and he stammered, "Sect Leader, can you do me a favor?"
Yu Daohan looked at the disciple with confusion and asked curiously, "What favor?"
This disciple was no more than seventeen years old, not even eighteen yet. He looked a bit young, but he was quite good-looking.
He looked quite like Zhou Fu.
The disciple then explained in detail, "My name is Zhou Li..."
Upon hearing the name Zhou Li, Yu Daohan's expression changed. "What's your relationship with Zhou Fu!?"
Seeing Yu Daohan's serious expression, Zhou Li replied truthfully, "Zhou Fu is my older brother!"
"Older brother!?"
Yu Daohan's expressionless face also showed surprise.
He had never heard Zhou Fu mention that he had a younger brother.
Seeing Yu Daohan's surprised gaze, Zhou Li replied truthfully, "I joined the Yan Huo Sect half a year ago, but my brother said that there are no shortcuts on the path of cultivation. One must be down-to-earth, and he also told me not to reveal that I was his brother."
Hearing this, Yu Daohan fell silent, his face filled with bitterness.
That was just how that kid was.
A week had passed. If he were still alive, he would have contacted him by now.
Perhaps he had already...
Seeing the sect leader's bitter expression, Zhou Li knew that his brother had died in battle, and the sect leader must be very sad. He immediately said, "Sect Leader, you don't need to be too sad. My brother once said that once we enter this path, we must be prepared to sacrifice!"
Yu Daohan was speechless, only able to sigh at the twists of fate.
Everything in life was unpredictable, especially for those in their line of work.
Who knew when they might die.
The only thing they could do was to improve their strength as much as possible.
"By the way, what did you want to ask of me?" Yu Daohan asked.
Zhou Li nodded and said, "It's about my family. There's some trouble at my father's construction site, and I can't handle it alone. I had told my brother, but he suddenly received an urgent order and could only prioritize sect missions."
Hearing this, Yu Daohan asked with a puzzled look, "Kid, why didn't you tell any of the other senior disciples or elders?"
You could have easily told any elder about this.
Why did you keep it to yourself?
Zhou Li said awkwardly, "Every senior disciple has their own missions now. My brother said to solve my own problems and not to trouble the sect."
Yu Daohan was a bit helpless.
Why didn't Zhou Fu tell him anything?
The Yan Huo Sect was half his home!
To be honest, he knew nothing about Zhou Fu's family situation.
He only knew that they had private jets and were very rich.
"Alright, I'll go with you."
Yu Daohan nodded.
He already felt guilty towards Zhou Fu, so he should at least take care of his family matters.
Just as the two were about to leave, lightning and thunder suddenly struck the sky.
Rumble!
A bolt of lightning split the sky.
Yu Daohan looked up, his eyes narrowed, and his expression became serious.
Zhou Li, beside him, looked confused. "Why is there lightning and thunder in broad daylight?"
It had been clear skies and bright sunshine just moments ago, but now dark clouds were gathering.
Although he wasn't a meteorologist, as someone in this line of work, he understood some feng shui.
This kind of weather should not have rain.
Rumble!
Another bolt of lightning flashed.
Yu Daohan's expression suddenly changed. He looked at Zhou Li beside him and shouted, "Run out of the alley quickly!"
Zhou Li was startled by Yu Daohan's shout, and then he bolted towards the alley exit.
Before he could run ten meters, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck down.
Yu Daohan wanted to retreat and dodge, but seeing Zhou Li not far away, he had no choice but to brace himself and use his Di Kun Hand to block it.
Bang!
With an explosion, the scattered electric arcs directly collapsed the houses on both sides.
Yu Daohan flicked away the debris that had fallen on him, his face grim.
Fortunately, he had run fast and was not affected by the lightning.
Yu Daohan's arm, which had been channeling the Di Kun Hand, felt numb. His face was extremely grim as he stared at the sky where lightning was still gathering.
Zhou Li, outside the alley, shouted, "Sect Leader, are you alright?"
Yu Daohan waved his hand and said urgently, "Get out of here, run as far as you can, quickly!!"
Zhou Li knew he couldn't help and could only obey, running as far as he could.
"I didn't expect them to come so quickly!"
Yu Daohan muttered, knowing that the lightning was directed at him.
He knew this day would come, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.
Those guys in the sky must have sensed something.
Rumble!
Another bolt of lightning struck. Yu Daohan, prepared this time, stomped his foot on the ground and grunted, "Shui Kan Mirror!"
A blue energy shield instantly enveloped him.
The terrifying power of this lightning was self-evident; no one below the Black Ranking could withstand it.
Bang!
The lightning collided with the energy shield. The electric arcs had already destroyed everything around them.
Looking at the lightning that had not yet stopped, Yu Daohan's expression was serious.
Damn it!
It wasn't over yet.
Rumble!
Another bolt of lightning struck. Yu Daohan, protected by the energy shield, was not affected.
The surrounding ground was scorched black by the lightning.
The energy shield also could not withstand it and shattered.
Just as Yu Daohan was about to channel his Di Kun Hand to block it, the lightning in the clouds suddenly disappeared, and the dark clouds dispersed.
The sun reappeared, and everything returned to normal.
Yu Daohan was afraid of being discovered, so he left first.
As for the mess here, there were people specifically assigned to handle it.
After walking a distance, he saw Zhou Li waiting there.
Seeing Yu Daohan approach, Zhou Li looked anxious. "Sect Leader, what was that just now?"
Yu Daohan didn't say much, making up an excuse to brush it off.
"Xiao Li, I need to ask you something!" Yu Daohan said sternly.
Seeing the sect leader's serious expression, Zhou Li swallowed and nodded. "Sect Leader, please ask."
Yu Daohan nodded and asked, "Are you willing to become my disciple?"
"Your disciple?" Zhou Li looked incredulous, doubting if he had heard correctly.
Yu Daohan nodded and continued, "Of course, you can also choose..."
Before he could finish, Zhou Li's eyes became firm. "I am willing!"
Seeing Zhou Li's willingness, Yu Daohan showed a relieved smile.
Zhou Li still couldn't quite believe it. Mustering his courage, he asked, "Sect Leader, my brother said my talent is average. Can I really become your disciple?"