Heavy rain poured down, accompanied by a Thunderous Roar and flashes of lightning. Lufan stood at the doorway, his expression calm.
He gazed in the direction of Qingyang City. In his perception, there was a vast aura hidden within, like a giant beast lurking in the city. It was clear without guessing that it must be Prince Yu.
Duanmu Xue and the others were quite pleased to see Lufan emerge from his seclusion. After all, he had been in closed-door training for a full ten days, and they had been worried something might have happened.
However, their expressions soon shifted to one of surprise as they began to scan Lufan's body.
"Why haven't you broken through to the Bone Refinement Realm?" Duanmu Xue quickly asked.
"There was a bit of an issue; I can't break through right now," Lufan nodded but did not elaborate further. Instead, he turned to ask, " Uncle Fu, you made a three-move agreement with Prince Yu, right?"
"That's correct," Uncle Fu replied.
"Perfect! I'm going to challenge him right now!"
"That's fine, but are you sure you can withstand three moves in your current state?" Uncle Fu seemed to imply.
"I have to give it a try; besides, this might be my only chance," Lufan said with a smile.
"Alright! Since you've made up your mind, I have nothing more to say. Let's begin!"
Seeing that Uncle Fu agreed, Lufan turned towards the direction where Prince Yu was located, took a deep breath, and called out loudly, "Your Highness Prince Yu, I am Lufan, and I've just emerged from seclusion today. I would like to seek your guidance!"
In the midst of the heavy rain and occasional rumbling thunder, Lufan's voice may have seemed soft, yet it resonated throughout Qingyang City, echoing clearly into the ears of everyone within the city.
This is an extremely advanced Transmission Technique that cannot be executed by someone without deep Inner Strength. However, for Lufan at his current level, it is naturally effortless to use.
After this voice echoed out, everyone in the city—whether they were blacksmithing, chatting, cooking, or enjoying themselves—paused for a moment, stopping their actions as they struggled to comprehend what had just happened.
A few breaths later, another equally clear voice rang out, spreading throughout the city: "Alright, I will wait for you outside the city!"
Those who had witnessed the great clash a few days ago in Qingyang City all recognized this as Prince Yu's voice.
After this voice faded, there was no further commotion in the city. However, it felt like a spoonful of cold water splashed into a pot of oil about to boil; suddenly, Qingyang City was completely ablaze with excitement!
In a Tavern.
"Hahaha, it's finally starting! It was worth it for me to wait these days. Come on, let's go watch the show!"
"Exactly! I thought the Fierce Beasts had slipped away secretly. I didn't expect them to be so fierce and challenge Prince Yu!"
"The Fierce Beasts are indeed the Fierce Beasts; they haven't disappointed us!"
"Are we leaving already? We haven't even finished our food and drinks! Today we finally splurged on some Fierce Beasts; wouldn't it be a shame not to finish it?"
"Shut up! No drink can compare to the excitement of the Fierce Beasts challenging a Martial Arts Master! Who cares about drinking at a time like this?"
"Right? So stingy! If we wait too long, there won't even be a place to stand later. Let's hurry!"
"Speaking of which, this year Qingyang City has been quite lively; one major event after another."
"Who can argue with that..."
The people in the tavern hurriedly rushed outside, fearing they would miss the best viewing spots.
Only the young man who had been scolded earlier remained, scratching his head, feeling a bit frustrated.
Damn it, I’m the one treating today! It’s not like you all are treating. Of course, I said it boldly. "Divine Drunkenness" costs ten taels of silver for a jar. I’ve only drunk half of it and now I can’t continue. Who wouldn’t feel heartbroken?
After thinking for a moment, the young man asked the owner for a wine gourd, filled it with the remaining wine until it was full, settled the bill, and hurried to catch up with his companions.
At a blacksmith shop.
“‘Fierce Beasts’ is really going to challenge Prince Yu!”
“Awesome! So manly!”
“Let’s go! We need to cheer for ‘Fierce Beasts’. After all, we’re all from Qingyang City; we can’t let our spirit weaken!”
“Right! What about Prince Yu? We’ll take him on anyway!”
A group of burly blacksmiths, with their shirts off and muscles bulging, stopped their work and shouted as they headed out to watch the match.
At an inn.
“Is it starting? Heh heh, this is getting interesting.”
“What’s wrong? Dragon Lao, are you excited?”
“I wouldn’t dare. With that person around, who would dare to have any ideas? Mountain-Settling Momentum, First Move, Mountain Shaking! That’s that old guy’s signature move.”
"Indeed, I didn't expect him to be here. However, even though there's not much we can do, we can at least go take a look and see if this young man is truly as extraordinary as rumored."
"Then let's go!"
"Let's go!"
A few figures, exuding a hint of a terrifying aura, suddenly vanished from the inn room.
In an instant, countless people disregarded the pouring rain and rushed out of their houses towards the city gate, eager to witness this unprecedented battle.
Yes, unprecedented!
In the history of martial arts, there has never been a case of a Third Rank Junior Martial Artist daring to challenge a Martial Arts Master who has been famous for many years and is also known for his exceptional talent!
Such a thing has never happened before, and it is unlikely to happen again in the future. Therefore, everyone wanted to witness this battle with their own eyes.
At the same time, Lufan was trying to comfort the extremely worried Duanmu Xue and others.
Just moments ago, Duanmu Xue and the others saw that Lufan had not broken through to the Bone Refinement Realm. They were about to ask what was going on when this guy directly declared war on Prince Yu, leaving no room for retreat and nearly scaring them to death.
"What on earth are you thinking? You're not even a Fourth-Rank Martial Practitioner yet. What gives you the right to fight Prince Yu? Aren't you just seeking death?" Duanmu Xue exclaimed angrily.
"Don't worry, it's nothing serious," Lufan said gently, his expression calm and showing no signs of concern.
Duanmu Xue wanted to say more, but A Qi suddenly exclaimed, "What did you comprehend during your Bone Refinement process? I feel like you've changed somehow."
Upon hearing A Qi's words, the others began to notice it too. Lufan indeed seemed different now; he was overly calm. Although he had always appeared composed before battles, it was a rational kind of calmness. Today, however, he felt distinctly different; his entire demeanor had changed.
If the calmness of the past was superficial, now Lufan exudes a profound sense of stability and tranquility from deep within, possessing a temperament that remains unflinching even in the face of overwhelming challenges, truly embodying composure in the midst of change.
It’s as if he has become a different person.
“Indeed, there is some insight,” Lufan said, adjusting his clothes as he stood at the door, preparing to step outside.
“Share it with us.”
“The Bone Refinement Realm is not just about refining our bones; it also involves refining our spirit and character! Refining Bones is simultaneously about refining the heart!”
With that, Lufan did not look back and walked directly into the rain.
In the room behind him, A Qi and several young people were struck dumb by his words, standing frozen in place. Even Uncle Fu and Huang Lao felt a sense of astonishment.
After a while, Huang Lao finally came to his senses and sighed, “This young man already possesses the demeanor of a Master. A Grandmaster is to be expected!”
“This kid has finally grasped his own path,” Uncle Fu said, stroking his beard with a sense of satisfaction as he watched Lufan’s retreating figure. (To be continued.)
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