"You take money and don't do anything? You don't think we four great families are pushovers, do you?"
Seeing that Yan Bei remained silent, Bei Minghao's tone became increasingly hostile.
Although Ximen Qingshan and Nangong Xiongfeng did not speak, they both looked at Yanbei.
This ambush was orchestrated by the four major families, who had all the advantages of timing, location, and popular support.
How can they accept that they failed despite sending out so many top experts?
Moreover, the price paid to persuade Yanbei was so high.
"Hao, don't be rude!"
Just then, Dongfang Youcheng spoke up, saying, "Tong Wu's strength has increased greatly, which was due to our oversight. Their escape has nothing to do with Chief Yan."
"Besides, this ambush wasn't exactly a failure. At least we know that the Jixia Academy can't spare any more manpower. One Liu Jingyan is already the limit. And more importantly, Tong Wu is injured, so we'll face much less pressure in the upcoming operations!"
After Dongfang Youcheng finished speaking, Bei Minghao and the other two did not say anything more, since Dongfang Youcheng was the leader of this operation.
"Chief Yan, is it alright if I leave the injured Tong Wu to you for the next battle?"
Dongfang Youcheng changed the subject and looked at Yan Bei.
Yan Bei knew very well that Dongfang Youcheng's words were not a discussion.
He must stop Tong Wu no matter what if he encounters him again.
Otherwise, the four major families would definitely settle scores.
"Youcheng, what should we do next?"
Nangong Xiongfeng asked.
"I'm going into the city. I want to see what gives Li Fan the confidence to stay."
Dongfang Youcheng looked intently toward Tianjiang City.
There was one thing he was certain of.
If the master of Tingfeng Tower dared to let Shen Jinghe reveal Li Fan's identity, then he naturally had ways to tell Li Fan what had happened.
The fact that Li Fan didn't leave even after knowing that his identity had been exposed suggests that he must have some trump cards up his sleeve.
Dongfang Youcheng wanted to see what his trump card was.
After all, the price they paid to deal with Li Fan this time was considerable.
Initially, the four major families only invited Yan Bei.
Add to that four more Dharma Masters at the tenth rank of perfect enlightenment, and it seems like more than enough.
But ever since he learned that Li Fan had killed Bei Ming Tun Qiong, Dongfang Youcheng sent a message to his family overnight requesting reinforcements.
Even with reinforcements on the way, Yanbei was no match for them.
After all, besides the powerful figure from Qingzhou who ranked above Yanbei, the four major families even mobilized more than one patriarch with profound background.
The most important reason for doing this was to completely crush Li Fan.
Compared to others, Li Fan is a much greater threat.
Even the four major families felt the pressure!
Throughout the three thousand years of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Li Fan was an unparalleled genius.
Even the celestial being Jiang Lan is slightly inferior.
Even in the Shang Dynasty three thousand years ago, only the last Shang emperor, Dijun, possessed a prodigy like Li Fan.
There are not many records about that person in historical books.
But even a casual remark from him can be earth-shattering.
"At eight, he grasped the meaning; at ten, he attained divine insight; at fifteen, he condensed the Dharma form; at twenty, the Dharma form was perfected!"
"Set sail at thirty to fight the king of sea beasts!"
The so-called king of sea beasts is equivalent to an invincible martial artist in the human world.
He ascended the throne in the same year and was given the title of Emperor!
"He reigned for ten years and destroyed more than ten immortal sects."
"The following year, all the immortal sects in the world rose up to attack it."
"The Emperor traversed three thousand miles of mountains and rivers, killing eight top-tier half-immortals before perishing in the East Sea!"
Beyond what is recorded in ancient texts, there was a speculation by the patriarch of the Dongfang family.
The Emperor's death was not caused by any mortal sect, but by the celestial beings themselves.
The four major families do not want to face a second emperor.
Therefore, this time they must kill Li Fan at all costs.
......
Late at night, the Wan Dao Sect was brightly lit.
Long Daoji remained seated in the central hall, without taking a break.
Although he currently holds the advantage, he remains vigilant.
After all, their opponents were the four great families, forces that dared to rival the Jixia Academy.
If one is not careful, the Thousand Blades Sect could really be wiped out.
"who?"
Long Daoji got up and went into the courtyard.
A figure emerged from the void.
Upon seeing the young woman before him, Long Daoji frowned and asked, "Who are you?"
"Jiang Xue from the Zhenwu Division, an old friend of Li Fan!"
The visitor was none other than Jiang Xue.
After escaping the battlefield, the three of them arrived in Tianjiang City.
They learned about the current situation in Tianjiang City with almost no effort.
Long Daoji, who fought a great battle with Bei Ming Tunqiong, is undoubtedly an ally of the Zhenwu Division.
That's why Jiang Xue came to him.
However, to avoid this being another trap set by the four major families, Tong Wu and Liu Jingyan did not show up.
"So it's Miss Jiang. I've long heard that Miss Jiang and Alliance Leader Li are mutually attracted and in love..."
Seeing you today, you truly are a perfect match, a match made in heaven!
Long Daoji's words left Jiang Xue stunned on the spot.
Immediately afterwards, her fair face turned bright red.
These words truly touched her heart.
Seeing this, Long Daoji lowered his guard.
After Jiang Lan and Li Fan, who were both at the later stages of their careers, Long Daoji naturally paid close attention to them.
As Jiang Lan's younger sister and a suspected confidante of Li Fan, Jiang Xue was naturally investigated by him as well.
He said these words to test the identity of the person in front of him.
"Sect Leader Long, this afternoon, the four major families attempted to ambush me outside the city..."
Jiang Xue quickly finished recounting the course of the battle.
"Yanbei, along with three rank 10 perfected Dharma Manifestation martial artists and those who have mastered immortal techniques."
This lineup is probably just an appetizer.
The four major families couldn't possibly have sent only this many people!
Upon hearing this, Long Daoji said with a solemn expression, "Miss Jiang, why don't you bring Tong Wu and the others to the Ten Thousand Blades Sect? I'll go and inform Alliance Leader Li and Li Feitian to be careful and avoid being defeated one by one by the four major families!"
"good..."
Jiang Xue nodded, then suddenly paused, "Wait, Dragon Gate Master, the Alliance Leader Li you mentioned is Li Fan? He's really not dead?"
Although she had great confidence in Li Fan, it was inevitable that she would worry before seeing him in person.
Upon suddenly hearing the news that he was still alive, Jiang Xue was naturally a little excited.
"The current Beiming Tunqiong is none other than Alliance Leader Li Fan!"
After Long Daoji finished speaking, Jiang Xue breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he's alive, that's enough!
......
Meanwhile, at an inn in Tianjiang City, Dongfang Quancheng, with his full head of silver hair, went straight to the third floor.
Upon entering Tianjiang City, he did not immediately go to see Li Fan.
The reason for this was that he received a message at the last minute.
Ling Aotian, the leader of the Tianwu Guard, has arrived in Jiangzhou with his men.
As Dongfang Quancheng stepped onto the third floor, he was met with a series of glances, some subtle and some not.
"Dongfang Quancheng has come uninvited; please forgive him, Commander Ling!"
After Dongfang Quancheng finished speaking, the innermost door on the third floor opened.
Ling Aotian sat upright in the room, looking at Dongfang Quancheng who walked in. He asked with a smile, "Quancheng, what brings you here?"
"Li Fan is not dead; the current Bei Ming Tun Qiong is an imposter!"
Dongfang Quancheng continued, "I came here to invite Lord Ling to join us in slaying this scoundrel!"
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