Zhang Fan rose into the air, hovering above Fuliu City.
"Who is that?"
"He seems to be just a Golden Core stage cultivator. Is he from the Fu family?"
Both cultivators within and outside Fuliu City cast their doubtful gazes upon Zhang Fan.
"Your Ouyang family is truly shameless. If I hadn't stopped that White Cloud Tiger, you might not have survived. After saving your dog lives, you dare to turn around and bite me!"
Zhang Fan's voice boomed like heavenly thunder, clearly audible to cultivators for a hundred miles around.
"This brat claims he stopped the White Cloud Tiger?"
"Haha, the Fu family seems truly cornered, resorting to desperate measures. They even spout such absurd lies."
"At least I admire his courage and ignorance. A mere Golden Core stage cultivator daring to claim he could stop a White Cloud Tiger that had survived three Nascent Soul tribulations. Courageous indeed."
Upon hearing Zhang Fan's words, everyone was stunned, then burst into laughter.
Even Fu Mengtian looked at Fu Feng with confusion, wondering what this young man meant.
From the moment Zhang Fan stepped forward, Fu Feng's tense expression finally relaxed. Although Zhang Fan had promised to help the Fu family, no one had anticipated that Gong Ziru from the Black Sand Grotto-Heaven would get involved.
If Zhang Fan were to retreat, it would be understandable. After all, they didn't share a deep relationship, and the Black Sand Grotto-Heaven was not to be trifled with.
To offend the Black Sand Grotto-Heaven for their sake, few would do so.
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 stage cultivator. However, given the current situation, he had no other option but to fight to the death and let things unfold.
"How laughable. Even though that White Cloud Tiger was injured, I wouldn't dare to fight it. You, a mere Golden Core stage cultivator, dare to boast. Do you take us for fools?"
Ouyang Ye stepped forward to speak.
"A stray dog, daring to stand before me and speak?"
Zhang Fan glanced at Ouyang Ye with disdain, then continued, "What if I not only stopped the White Cloud Tiger, but also killed it?"
"Hahaha!"
"This brat is truly insane. Even an injured White Cloud Tiger could swat you to death with a casual blow. You dare claim you killed it?"
All sides felt this person was clearly here to entertain, with a motive of 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 ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators. Even he was no match for him.
However, he knew clearly that the White Cloud Tiger was not as heavily injured as rumored, but was in its prime. Even the Star Lord of Great Rock Star would find it extremely difficult to kill the White Cloud Tiger.
"Is that what you said?"
Zhang Fan sneered, then retrieved the unrefined White Cloud Tiger Nascent Soul from his Astral Space.
At this moment, the White Cloud Tiger's Nascent Soul was sealed by Zhang Fan's magical power. However, the immense magical power contained within it could be clearly sensed even by a Core Condensation stage cultivator.
"That's... the White Cloud Tiger's Nascent Soul?"
Ouyang Ye's pupils contracted sharply, his gaze towards Zhang Fan now filled with shock.
Everyone clearly recognized the Nascent Soul in Zhang Fan's hand. Their thoughts varied. To kill a White Cloud Tiger, even an injured one, regardless of the method, was a symbol of strength.
"I want this Nascent Soul!"
Gong Ziru stopped his actions, his eyes burning as he looked at the Nascent Soul in Zhang Fan's hand and spoke with unquestionable authority.
Ouyang Jing and Li Danyu beside him were slightly taken aback. They hadn't expected the White Cloud Tiger to truly be dead, let alone its Nascent Soul seized by this brat.
Both of them were very unwilling to agree to Gong Ziru's request. A Tribulation Three Nascent Soul was immeasurable in value.
However, the situation was pressing. They still needed Gong Ziru to break through Fuliu City's protective array, so it was difficult for them to refuse Gong Ziru's demand.
"If we can destroy the Fu family, this Tribulation Three Nascent Soul will belong to Celestial Master Gong." Ouyang Ye and Li Danyu exchanged glances and made their decision.
It seemed as if the Tribulation Three Nascent Soul in Zhang Fan's hand was already within their grasp.
Ouyang Ye had not expected the White Cloud Tiger to actually die at Zhang Fan's hands. He was now filled with fear, because only he and Li Yunhai knew that the White Cloud Tiger was not weak, but had been in its peak condition.
In such a state, it could be said that no one on Great Rock Star could deal with it, otherwise, how could the White Cloud Tiger have occupied the Star Lake Forest for a thousand years?
Yet, Zhang Fan had killed it. Regardless of the method used, the White Cloud Tiger was indeed dead.
"Now, hand over your head!"
Zhang Fan's gaze fell upon Ouyang Ye, and he spoke indifferently.
"Elder Brother, Lin'er died by his hand. Let's attack together and avenge Lin'er!" Ouyang Ye panicked inwardly. With his strength, he could not block Zhang Fan, so he could only incite others to attack.
"Little beast, so it was you who killed my son. Today, you shall be buried with my son!"
Ouyang Jing waved his hand, and a dark black spear appeared in his hand. It was the Ouyang family's only high-grade spiritual treasure, the Star Gate Luo Yun Spear!
When Ouyang Ye went to the Star Lake Forest earlier, he had brought this spear with him, but it was only a temporary loan. He returned it immediately upon arriving back at the Ouyang family.
As a master who had survived two Nascent Soul tribulations, killing a Golden Core stage cultivator was usually a swift kill.
Unless it was a powerhouse who had condensed a top-tier second-grade Golden Core, they might be able to resist a few moves.
However, Zhang Fan had condensed a top-tier first-grade Golden Core, and not just one, but two!
Even without using the power of his physical body and divine abilities, he could contend with a Tribulation Three Nascent Soul expert.
As Ouyang Jing wielded it, the Star Gate Luo Yun Spear brought forth streaks of black spear shadows, filling the sky, thrusting towards Zhang Fan.
"Indeed, the Ouyang family head values this brat greatly. He immediately uses the Ouyang family's unique spear technique, Absolute Shadow Seven Forms!"
"With the Ouyang family head's strength, using the top-grade spiritual treasure Star Gate Luo Yun Spear to perform Absolute Shadow Seven Forms, even if this brat had cultivated a second-grade Golden Core, he would likely be killed in one strike?"
"Perhaps after this strike, the brat will be nothing but dust."
Regarding the outcome, everyone felt it was decided the moment Ouyang Jing attacked. However, Fu Feng and Fu Sisi and others saw this scene and smiled.
"Second Brother, do you really not need me to act?"
Fu Mengtian was filled with doubt. Could this young man be a peerless genius who had cultivated a first-grade Golden Core, possessing the strength to contend with a Tribulation Two Nascent Soul expert?
"Just watch, Elder Brother!"
...
"Die for me!"
Ouyang Jing was the first to attack in this siege. He naturally had to do it beautifully.
Besides avenging his son, he also needed to deter the Fu family members and shatter their fighting spirit, thereby reducing casualties in the subsequent battle.
Hundreds of spear shadows rained down on Zhang Fan, each capable of easily killing a Core Condensation stage cultivator. When they converged at a single point, their power surged, reaching the might of a Tribulation Three Nascent Soul expert.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a deafening thunderclap erupted. A head flew high into the air, blood splashing across the sky, exceptionally striking!
"How is this possible?"
Everyone present was shocked. Even the people within Fuliu City found it hard to believe what they were seeing.
A Tribulation Two Nascent Soul expert, at full power, was decapitated by a Golden Core stage cultivator's sword. Blood still dripped from the ancient bronze sword in Zhang Fan's hand.
"Save me!"
Ouyang Jing's Nascent Soul flew out from his body, fleeing backward frantically, his eyes 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 Astral Space. Then, he transformed into a bolt of lightning and chased directly after Ouyang Jing's Nascent Soul!
With a single flash, Zhang Fan caught up to Ouyang Jing's Nascent Soul. He unleashed a sword strike, and the Nascent Soul had no power to resist. With a shrill scream, Ouyang Jing's Nascent Soul dissipated, perishing completely.
The entire scene fell silent...