These were familiar yet unfamiliar faces—people he had met once before.
“Speak! Where is Zi Ying!?”
One of the black-clad men immediately rushed forward, grabbing Tian Fan by the collar and questioning him viciously.
Tian Fan was helpless. These people were from the Shangguan family, and last time, he was indeed in the wrong. Even though he had only deceived them to help someone, it was understandable that they would be angry.
“Third Brother, don’t be rude!”
The black-clad man in the lead scolded the one grabbing Tian Fan, then turned to Tian Fan and apologized. “My apologies, Brother Tian Fan. My third brother has a reckless temperament. Please don’t take offense.”
This black-clad man was not only quite handsome but also remained humble despite being a direct descendant of the Shangguan family. His demeanor was polite and approachable, making him naturally likable.
“It’s fine. To be honest, this was my fault. I should be the one apologizing.”
Since they were being courteous and had not attacked him outright, Tian Fan saw no reason to argue. He cupped his hands toward the man in black and asked curiously, “But how do you know my name?”
“With the commotion you caused, it’s hard not to know!”
The black-clad man, addressed as Third Brother, pursed his lips and gave Tian Fan a sidelong glance.
“Third Brother!”
The handsome man shot him a glare before turning to Tian Fan with a smile. “The title ‘Son of God’ has already spread across the Northern Region. I believe it won’t be long before your name is known throughout the entire Divine Martial Continent. I am Shangguan Yunfeng. It is an honor to meet you. This is my third brother, Shangguan Jingyi.”
“Uh… Please don’t joke with me. I’m no ‘Son of God.’ That’s just something those people made up.”
Tian Fan smiled helplessly.
“Brother Tian Fan, there’s no need for humility. To single-handedly slay the nine great experts of Sword Immortal Sect—such strength definitely qualifies you as one of the top ten young elites of the Divine Martial Continent.”
Shangguan Yunfeng smiled and then seriously inquired, “Brother Tian Fan, may I ask where Zi Ying is now?”
“You… you are Zi Ying’s brothers?”
Tian Fan had initially assumed they were from a branch family of the Shangguan clan, but he had not expected them to be direct descendants.
“Strictly speaking, we are Zi Ying’s cousins.”
Shangguan Yunfeng smiled as he explained. He and Shangguan Jingyi were the sons of the current head of the Shangguan clan’s younger brother. They had personally come in search of Zi Ying.
Tian Fan couldn’t help but take a sharp breath. By this logic, wasn’t Zi Ying the daughter of the current head of the Shangguan clan? That background was terrifyingly powerful!
“May I ask where Zi Ying is?”
Shangguan Yunfeng once again questioned Tian Fan, hoping for an answer.
“Uh… she ran away… just now…”
Tian Fan replied helplessly.
“You still dare to lie to us? Hand her over immediately!”
Shangguan Jingyi was not having it. As the saying goes, once bitten, twice shy. The moment he heard Tian Fan’s response, he instinctively grabbed him by the collar again and shouted.
“Third Brother!”
“But, Big Brother, this guy—”
Shangguan Jingyi still wanted to argue, but Shangguan Yunfeng shot him a fierce glare, forcing him to step aside. Although he remained silent, his expression toward Tian Fan was anything but friendly.
However, suddenly…
“Son of God! Three days from now, in Tianyun City! If you’re afraid to die, then don’t come!”
A voice resounded from the heart of Tianyun City—Lu Hun of Sword Immortal Sect had issued a challenge to Tian Fan. A life-or-death battle.
“Battle!”
Tian Fan had nothing more to say. There was only one word in his response.
A surge of battle intent erupted from his body, shaking the entire tavern.
Many patrons thought an earthquake had struck and fled in panic.
“Brother Tian Fan, are you confident? Lu Hun is very powerful!” Shangguan Yunfeng said.
“Only fifty percent.” Tian Fan answered honestly.
“Alright, in that case, I’ll accompany you and witness the supreme might of the Son of God!” Shangguan Yunfeng suddenly said with a smile.
***
In Tianyun City, time passed day by day.
This was the third day.
Lu Hun stood alone in the city, having waited there for three full days for Tian Fan’s arrival, yet his opponent had yet to appear.
“What kind of so-called Son of God is this? A coward afraid of death!”
“That’s right! How could he possibly be a top expert among the Nine Elites of the Sword Immortal Sect? It must be that master from the Primordial Unity Realm helping him!”
Many young cultivators sneered and mocked Tian Fan with disrespectful words. They came from different sects, all eager to establish ties with the Sword Immortal Sect.
Among them was a young man at the early Cloud Heaven stage, the young sect master of a small sect from Nightless Island. At this moment, his words were particularly harsh and arrogant. He said, “A coward hiding behind a woman dares to compete with the elites of the Sword Immortal Sect? What a joke! Brother Lu doesn’t even need to take action. I could crush him with one hand!”
Boom!
Suddenly, a massive golden palm descended from the sky. No one knew how it had appeared, but with a single slap, the young man was sent flying. Blood poured from his mouth, his lips split open, and his teeth scattered across the ground as he lay there, groaning in pain.
Tian Fan had held back. Otherwise, with his physique rivaling that of the Primordial Realm, a single slap would have been enough to kill him.
Seeing this, many people fell silent. Those who had mocked Tian Fan moments ago were now filled with fear. Rumors were one thing, but witnessing it firsthand was another. Now that they saw him in person, they felt an overwhelming dread. He simply stood there, yet it was as if a demonic mountain loomed over them, suffocating them.
“You finally came. I thought you wouldn’t dare.” Lu Hun’s expression was icy as he looked at Tian Fan.
“The world is vast. I go where I please. What is there to fear?” Facing his formidable opponent, Tian Fan showed no fear and responded coldly.
Boom!
A golden divine lamp soared into the sky, radiating endless golden light as vast as the sea, dimming even the sun. A terrifying divine power surged from the small lamp, causing the entire Tianyun City to tremble. Many cultivators couldn’t even stand steadily and quickly fled into the distance. In the sky, countless clouds instantly shattered, dispersed by the sheer force of the aura.
Lu Hun had no intention of wasting words and attacked directly.
“Heavens! What terrifying power!”
“The ground itself is shaking. Is this the strength of a Sword Immortal Sect disciple? This is terrifying!”
“Hmph!”
Opposite him, Tian Fan let out a cold snort. He reached out with his golden palm, blotting out the sky, completely covering the golden divine lamp beneath it. Golden battle Qi surged into the heavens as he struck forward with a slap. The boundless void rumbled, twisting and distorting in many places.
Boom!
The golden divine lamp was sent flying, crashing into a massive building ahead and shattering it into dust. A distinct palm print was left on the lamp’s body, striking fear into everyone’s hearts.
“This is the physical strength of the Son of God? How is it so terrifying?”
“Without a Primordial Unity Realm master, who can even be his match?”
Tian Fan’s physical power was simply too overwhelming. His sheer brute strength obliterated all obstacles, leaving everyone in awe. The golden divine lamp was undoubtedly a treasured artifact, forged from the finest materials and nearly indestructible—yet Tian Fan had left a palm print on it with a single strike.
What would happen if that palm had landed on them instead?
The mere thought sent chills down many people’s spines. Such terrifying physical power was beyond comprehension…
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