Zhang Fan ascended into the air, hovering above Fuliu City.
"Who is that?"
"Seems to be just a Golden Core realm cultivator. Is he from the Fu family?"
Both cultivators within Fuliu City and those outside cast curious glances at Zhang Fan.
"Your Ouyang family is truly shameless. If I hadn't blocked that White Cloud Tiger, you might not have survived. After saving your dog lives, you dare to bite back!"
Zhang Fan's voice boomed like heavenly thunder, audible for a hundred miles.
"This kid claims he blocked the White Cloud Tiger?"
"Haha, the Fu family seems truly desperate, cornered like a dog, spewing such absurd lies."
"At least I admire his courage and ignorance. A mere Golden Core cultivator dares to say he could block a White Cloud Tiger that had survived three Nascent Soul tribulations. Courageous, indeed."
Upon hearing Zhang Fan's words, everyone froze, then burst into laughter.
Even Fu Mengtian looked at Fu Feng with confusion, wondering what this fellow meant.
From the moment Zhang Fan stepped forward, Fu Feng's tense expression finally relaxed. Although Zhang Fan had previously promised to help their Fu family, no one had anticipated that Gong Ziru from the Black Sand Cave would also get involved.
If Zhang Fan had retreated, it would have been understandable. After all, they had no deep connection, and the Black Sand Cave was not to be trifled with.
Few would dare to offend the Black Sand Cave for their sake.
He smiled at Fu Mengtian and said, "With fellow Daoist Zhang Fan's intervention, this crisis will surely be resolved. Elder Brother need not worry."
Fu Mengtian didn't understand why his second brother had such confidence in a Golden Core cultivator. However, given the current situation, he had no choice but to resist with all his might and let Zhang Fan do as he pleased.
"How laughable. Even though that White Cloud Tiger is injured, I wouldn't dare fight it. You, a mere Golden Core cultivator, dare to speak such arrogant words, taking us for fools?"
Ouyang Ye stepped forward to speak.
"A stray dog, daring to stand before me and speak?"
Zhang Fan cast a disdainful glance at Ouyang Ye and continued, "What if I not only blocked the White Cloud Tiger but also killed it?"
"Hahaha!"
"This kid is truly insane. Even a heavily injured White Cloud Tiger could swat you to death with a single palm. You dare claim to have killed it?"
All parties believed this person was here to entertain, likely seeking attention.
"If you can kill the White Cloud Tiger, then I'll give you my head!"
Ouyang Ye had witnessed Zhang Fan's strength, which far surpassed that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator, and even he was no match for him.
However, he knew very well that the White Cloud Tiger was not as injured as rumored, but a White Cloud Tiger in its prime. Even the Star Lord of Great Rock Star would find it incredibly difficult to kill it.
"Is that what you said?"
Zhang Fan sneered dismissively, then retrieved the unrefined White Cloud Tiger's Nascent Soul from his Star Phenomenon Space.
At this moment, the White Cloud Tiger's Nascent Soul was sealed by Zhang Fan's spiritual power, but the immense spiritual energy it contained could be clearly felt by even a Core Formation cultivator.
"That is... the White Cloud Tiger's Nascent Soul?"
Ouyang Ye's pupils contracted sharply, and his gaze toward Zhang Fan was filled with shock.
Everyone clearly recognized the Nascent Soul in Zhang Fan's hand, their thoughts churning. To kill a White Cloud Tiger, even a heavily injured one, no matter the method, was a display of strength.
"I want this Nascent Soul!"
Gong Ziru stopped his actions, his eyes burning with desire as he looked at the Nascent Soul in Zhang Fan's hand, stating it without room for negotiation.
Ouyang Jing and Li Dianyin beside him were slightly taken aback, not expecting that the White Cloud Tiger had actually died, and that this brat had even seized its Nascent Soul.
Both of them were reluctant for Gong Ziru to demand this Nascent Soul. The value of a three-tribulation Nascent Soul was immeasurable.
However, the situation pressed them, and they still needed Gong Ziru's help to break through Fuliu City's protective array. Thus, they found it difficult to refuse Gong Ziru's request.
"If we can destroy the Fu family, this three-tribulation Nascent Soul shall be Elder Master Gong's." Ouyang Ye and Li Dianyin exchanged glances and made their decision.
It seemed as if the three-tribulation Nascent Soul in Zhang Fan's hand was already considered theirs.
Ouyang Ye had not expected that the White Cloud Tiger would actually die at Zhang Fan's hands. He was now filled with fear, for only he and Li Yunhai knew that the White Cloud Tiger was not weak but in its peak condition.
In such a state, it could be said that no one on Great Rock Star could subdue it, otherwise, how could the White Cloud Tiger have dominated Star Lake Forest for a thousand years?
Yet, Zhang Fan had killed it. Regardless of the method, the White Cloud Tiger was indeed dead.
"Now, give me your head!"
Zhang Fan turned his gaze to Ouyang Ye, his tone indifferent.
"Elder Brother, Lin'er was killed by him. Let's attack together and avenge Lin'er!" Ouyang Ye's heart was in turmoil; his strength was insufficient to block Zhang Fan, so he could only incite others to attack.
"You little beast, my son was killed by you. Today, you shall be buried with my son!"
Ouyang Jing waved his hand, and a dark, black spear appeared in his hand, the Ouyang family's only high-grade spiritual treasure, the Star Gate Luo Yun Spear!
When Ouyang Ye went to Star Lake Forest previously, he had taken this spear with him, but only temporarily. He had returned it immediately upon his return to the Ouyang family.
As an expert who had survived two Nascent Soul tribulations, it should typically be an instant kill to deal with a Golden Core cultivator.
Only those who had condensed a top-grade second-rank Golden Core could barely resist a few moves.
However, Zhang Fan had condensed a top-grade first-rank Golden Core, and even two of them.
Even without using his physical strength and divine abilities, he could contend with a three-tribulation Nascent Soul expert.
As Ouyang Jing wielded it, the Star Gate Luo Yun Spear brought forth streaks of black spear shadows that filled the sky, stabbing towards Zhang Fan.
"The Patriarch Ouyang truly values this brat! He uses the Ouyang family's unique spear art, Absolute Shadow Seven Forms, right from the start!"
"With the Patriarch Ouyang's strength, wielding the top-grade spiritual treasure Star Gate Luo Yun Spear to perform Absolute Shadow Seven Forms, even if this kid cultivated a second-rank Golden Core, he would likely be killed in one strike?"
"Perhaps nothing would be left of that kid after this strike."
Everyone believed the outcome was decided the moment Ouyang Jing made his move. However, seeing this, Fu Feng and Fu Sisi showed smiles.
"Second Brother, do you really not need me to step in?"
Fu Mengtian was filled with confusion. Could this young man be a peerless genius who had cultivated a first-rank Golden Core, possessing the strength to contend with a two-tribulation Nascent Soul expert?
"Just watch, Elder Brother!"
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"Die for me!"
Ouyang Jing was the first to attack in this siege, and he naturally intended to make it a spectacle.
Besides avenging his son, he also wanted to awe the Fu family, shatter their fighting spirit, and reduce casualties in the subsequent battle.
Hundreds of spear shadows rained down on Zhang Fan, each capable of easily killing a Core Formation cultivator. When they converged, their power surged, approaching the might of a three-tribulation Nascent Soul expert.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a thunderous explosion sounded, and a head flew high into the air, blood splattering across the sky, appearing exceptionally dazzling!
"How is that possible?"
Everyone present was shocked. Even the people within Fuliu City watched this scene with disbelief.
A two-tribulation Nascent Soul expert, fighting with all his might, was decapitated by a Golden Core cultivator's sword. Blood still dripped from the bronze ancient sword in Zhang Fan's hand.
"Save me!"
Ouyang Jing's Nascent Soul flew out of his body, frantically fleeing backward, his eyes still filled with terror!
"Trying to escape?"
Zhang Fan waved his hand, collecting Ouyang Jing's corpse and the Star Gate Luo Yun Spear into his Star Phenomenon Space, then transformed into a lightning bolt, directly pursuing Ouyang Jing's Nascent Soul!
With just a flash, Zhang Fan caught up to Ouyang Jing's Nascent Soul. With a sword strike, the Nascent Soul had no power to resist. With a piercing scream, Ouyang Jing's Nascent Soul dissipated, falling completely.
The entire scene was deathly silent!
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