"Is it you! Kid, after playing with us for so many days, you finally dare to show yourself!" Scarface exclaimed, surprisingly pleased to see Lufan.
The other bandits were also overjoyed. They had been searching for Lufan for so long, and while they claimed it was for revenge against the mouse, no one believed that. Their true intention was to capture Lufan for his incredibly mysterious movement technique, Secret Technique!
They were knowledgeable individuals; seeing this kid with only First Rank strength manage to escape from so many of them attacking him meant that his movement technique must be at least a Third Rank Secret Technique!
What does a middle Third Rank Secret Technique represent? It is a skill that could be considered core inheritance by some mid-sized families, Sect, and with it, one could even establish their own family.
A kid at the Refining Skin stage possessing such a secret technique and still daring to roam the Ten Thousand Great Mountains was seen by these bandits as a gift from heaven.
No one truly wanted to remain a bandit in such a dangerous deep mountain; who wouldn't yearn for the vibrant world outside? As long as they could possess such a Secret Technique, there would be no need to continue being bandits—they could directly establish themselves in prosperous human territories. Who would want to stay here?
With such fervent emotions, they willingly searched for Lufan for nearly a month. As long as there was even a glimmer of hope, they were unwilling to give up. Now that they saw Lufan suddenly presenting himself, how could they not be ecstatic?
The group grinned wickedly, each drawing their weapons and surrounding Lufan to prevent him from escaping again. A total of eight bandits subtly encircled him.
Lufan showed no reaction, seemingly oblivious to their movements, maintaining his lazy demeanor.
"You know what? I didn’t expect you guys to realize I was playing with you. How has this month been for you?" he teased, looking at Scarface.
Scarface's expression changed; it was clear that their time had not been easy. The Ten Thousand Great Mountains were not so easy to navigate, and the terrifying mosquitoes at night were enough trouble for them.
"Kid, don’t get too proud. No matter how well you hide, you’ve still been forced out by us. What’s this? Do you think you can save someone like a hero?" he mocked.
The others burst into laughter, and one particularly lewd bandit laughed loudly, "Indeed, young people think they have a sense of justice. Those are often the ones who die the fastest—so clueless!"
Even the Black-hearted Tiger's Daughter began to think this way, her eyes shining with hope.
Lufan's expression grew cold. "Don't get me wrong, I'm not here for that woman. To me, you're all the same; anyone dying is a good thing.
It's just that time is precious to me. I don't have the mood to wait for you to finish your business. I came out just to ask you for one thing."
The Robbers laughed even more happily. "What do you want us to do? Let this woman go or let you go? If you kneel down and beg for mercy now, maybe we can consider it."
"Can I ask you all to die?"
The laughter abruptly stopped, and the Robbers looked at Lufan with unfriendly expressions. Scarface said grimly, "Kid, it seems you really don't know how to write the word 'death.' You dare to mock us even when death is imminent? Brothers, stop wasting time with him. Let's break his limbs first, then slowly force that technique out of him. At that point, we can make great strides!"
The other seven responded in unison and moved together. All eight used long weapons like swords and knives, creating a dense web of blades aimed at Lufan's limbs, intending to sever them completely with ruthless methods.
They had clearly studied Lufan's movements; this formation was specifically designed to target him, wanting to trap him with precise attacks so he had nowhere to escape.
However, if Lingbo Weibu could be countered so easily, it wouldn't be known as an unparalleled and exquisite footwork technique.
Lufan's eyes lit up as he saw this; it was quite interesting.
He casually took a few steps, twisting his body in a flash, almost impossibly avoiding all the attacks without a scratch.
"This is impossible!"
The Robbers were nearly wide-eyed in disbelief. This coordinated attack was the result of their calculations over the past month; logically speaking, the opponent should have been unable to evade it. Yet the scene before them completely overturned their understanding.
However, after the initial shock, they became even more excited. This indicated that this kid's movement technique was more impressive than they had imagined. It was likely not just an ordinary Third Rank technique; it could very well be at the peak of Third Rank or even reach the level of Upper Third Rank!
Thinking of this, the eight of them began to breathe heavily. Upper Third Rank techniques were treasures that even super sects valued highly, yet they appeared in the hands of a junior Martial Cultivator with only First Rank strength. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
As for Lufan's identity, they had certainly speculated about it and concluded that he was probably a disciple sent out by some faction to gain experience.
However, they were all desperate individuals; no matter what kind of noble family he came from, they would strike him down without hesitation. After all, no one would know it was them in this remote mountain area.
Kill!
In their excitement, the eight of them launched an even more vigorous attack, their onslaught resembling a raging storm as it descended upon Lufan.
They couldn't believe that this kid was truly that formidable. There couldn't be any flaws; no matter how good his movement technique was, it still required cultivation to activate. The more powerful the Secret Technique, the greater the consumption. With his First Rank strength, he surely couldn't hold out for long. As long as they wore him down, he would be at their mercy!
However, as time passed, they were horrified to discover that he showed no signs of exhaustion. On the contrary, he seemed to grow more spirited with each of their attacks.
His movements were like those of a ghost; every time they thought they had struck him, they would realize it was merely an illusion.
In contrast, after such prolonged high-intensity attacks, they began to feel fatigued.
This was truly unbelievable. The eight exchanged glances, increasingly shocked; this kid was too strange!
At that moment, Lufan, who had been focused on dodging, also noticed their condition. He regretfully said, "What a pity; is this all you can do? I thought you could give me more surprises. It seems this is all there is."
To be honest, Lufan's perspective had greatly improved after being influenced by the Dugu Nine Swords. His understanding of swordsmanship and other Martial Arts Techniques had advanced significantly compared to a month ago; he could be said to be a completely different person.
The first move of the Dugu Nine Swords is aptly named the Complete Basic Sword Technique. It significantly enhanced Lufan's martial arts foundation, giving him a new understanding of martial skills, which also deepened his comprehension of the Lingbo Weibu technique.
Therefore, he was not particularly concerned about these bandits. After all, in terms of ultimate skills, there was a vast gap between them; these people probably didn't even possess a single Secret Technique.
Now, Lufan had a faint sense that the Secret Technique might be the true source of power for Martial Cultivators in this world.
However, understanding is one thing, and practical application requires training. He allowed the eight men to surround him, intending to use this opportunity to refine himself and validate his insights into martial arts.
Especially when he saw the coordinated attack of the eight, he felt a bit of anticipation.
He noticed that the positions of these eight men had a hint of Bagua in them, and their strikes seemed specifically aimed at him. Thus, he did not rush to counter but planned to observe for a while.
However, he soon felt disappointed. The martial arts techniques of these individuals were still quite crude, full of flaws and gaps, posing no real threat to him.
Nevertheless, he gained valuable insights. He discovered that combining his insight into flaws with the Broken Sword Style could enhance the evasion effect of Lingbo Weibu. Often, before the opponent had fully launched their attack, he would already be standing at the point of vulnerability, effectively placing himself in an invulnerable position.
Of course, this was also related to the low level of these bandits' martial arts techniques; if they were replaced by other experts, Lufan might not have been able to achieve this.
At present, he keenly sensed that the eight were becoming exhausted. Having achieved his purpose, he no longer wished to wait.
He drew out his dagger and slowly said, "Since you are only at this level now, it's time for all of you to die!"
As he spoke, a cold light flashed, and amidst the shocked and furious gazes of the bandits, blood suddenly erupted!
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