Chapter 293: Shocking Action

When he first attacked Tie Bubai, Sun Chaozong caused Jiang Fan considerable trouble. Jiang Fan only managed to kill Tie Bubai by taking a blow to his back. If he hadn't been wearing high-grade protective armor, he would have been severely injured. Now, it was time to collect on that debt.

Jiang Fan didn't even activate his Phoenix Blood Constitution. He simply combined it with the Nine Battle Heaven Forms, launching a physical attack!

"Sky Breaker!"

With Jiang Fan's low roar, the seemingly slender young man unleashed unparalleled power. His fist struck out, leaving a series of afterimages, and collided with the giant fist the size of a head! A dull thud, enough to make one's teeth ache, resonated. It was as if the two fists had landed on their own bodies; the sound itself was excruciating.

They had expected Jiang Fan's fist and arm to shatter. After all, compared to the colossal fist, Jiang Fan's seemed like an infant's. Su Qiuning's heart leaped into her throat, and she even held her breath. Her hands were clasped tightly to her chest in a praying gesture. She prayed that Jiang Fan would be alright; otherwise, she would feel terribly guilty. Tang Tianlong gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with anticipation. He hoped Jiang Fan would be defeated like a dead dog, so he could stomp on his head and return the earlier insult!

However, the two fists remained locked for only a fleeting moment. Then, a scene that made everyone gasp unfolded! Sun Chaozong, who was as massive as a small mountain, rapidly turned red, and beads of sweat, each the size of a bean, appeared at an alarming rate. Finally, after a standoff of no more than three breaths, he could no longer withstand it and was sent stumbling backward by Jiang Fan's terrifying punch.

Thud, thud, thud—

The floorboards groaned under his weight, and the entire second floor trembled as if on the verge of collapse. He retreated all the way to the wall, creating a half-foot deep human-shaped indentation before finally stopping. His face was etched with horror. He tried to lift his arm but found that everything from his fist to his shoulder felt limp. His arm bones had been shattered during that mere three-breath confrontation!

"You... who are you?" Sun Chaozong asked, utterly aghast. As a body-refining prodigy of the Giant Sect, he had been completely overpowered by a peer using only physical techniques. If it had been one of the two top prodigies of his own sect, it would have been understandable. But the person before him was clearly not a body refiner. Where did he get such terrifying physical prowess?

Ouyang Jun's pupils contracted to pinpricks, his gaze shifting from apprehension to reverence as he looked at Jiang Fan. He had speculated about Jiang Fan's strength, but he never imagined it would be so formidable. Without even using spiritual power, he had easily crushed a renowned body-refining prodigy with pure physical might!

Su Qiuning's mouth hung open in astonishment. "He... he cultivates both magic and body?" In cultivation, he had easily defeated Tang Tianlong, possessing strength comparable to someone at the first level of Core Formation. And his physical techniques were incredibly terrifying too! Which of the Nine Sects had such a monstrous disciple?

The elite disciples from various sects were also dumbfounded. "Hey, hey, is he really a disciple?" "Do we have such a demonic figure in our Nine Sects?" "Could he be an elder from some sect, disguised as a disciple?"

Jiang Fan ignored their murmurs. He coldly took a step towards Sun Chaozong. Seeing this, Sun Chaozong's eyelids twitched. He knew he had encountered a formidable opponent. How could he dare to be as presumptuous as before? He quickly bowed and said, "Senior Brother, this junior was blind and failed to recognize your greatness. Please forgive my disrespect."

It had to be said that some elders and disciples of the Giant Sect had truly mastered the art of shamelessness. The moment things looked bad, they immediately did a complete 180-degree turn and conceded! Most people might have stopped there. Unfortunately, Jiang Fan wasn't falling for it. If he had been the one defeated, would Sun Chaozong have shown mercy? Clearly not!

"I'm sorry, but I don't want to forgive you," Jiang Fan said, and with a swift stride, he rushed forward. Sun Chaozong was both shocked and enraged. While trying to parry, he shouted, "We were only sparring! Is there any need to be so relentless?" Anyone with a shred of decency would have stopped after their opponent had humbly conceded. This tactic had always worked for him. But why wasn't this mysterious person playing by the rules? With the bones in his remaining arm shattered, how could he possibly parry? He could only turn and kick a large hole in the wall, then leap through, attempting to escape.

Jiang Fan, ten zhang away, would not let him have his way. He immediately activated his movement technique, catching up in a single stride. He grabbed the muscles around Sun Chaozong's waist, lifted him, and slammed him back to the ground!

Bang—

A massive indentation appeared on the floor, which nearly broke through. Sun Chaozong coughed, spitting out a mouthful of bloody mist. Gazing at the mysterious figure so close to him, Sun Chaozong was finally terrified. He couldn't even escape from this person! He quickly begged for mercy, "Brother, I was wrong. I shouldn't have been rude to the woman beside you, not in a million years. I deserve to die, I deserve to die. Please, just let me go. I'll give you everything I have, just please..."

Thud—

Jiang Fan stomped on his chest. With a muffled thud, Sun Chaozong's chest slightly caved in, and he spewed another large mouthful of blood. Then his eyes rolled back, and he instantly fainted.

Everyone silently swallowed their saliva. Their awe of Jiang Fan surged exponentially. This person was not only terrifyingly strong but also ruthless and merciless in his actions! Even after Sun Chaozong had pleaded so desperately, the other party showed no mercy. Little did they know, Jiang Fan had an old vendetta with this man.

In the silent hall, Jiang Fan drew his black sword, used it to part Sun Chaozong's clothes, and found a Swiftwind Orb, a crystal card with a hundred thousand credit limit, and various cultivation resources. He didn't even glance at the other items. He only picked up the crystal card and the Swiftwind Orb. He casually tucked the crystal card into his pocket. As for the Swiftwind Orb, he examined it for a moment, then couldn't help but worry about Liu Qingxian's situation. With her unyielding nature, if someone had stolen her Swiftwind Orb, would she have let it go easily? She would definitely have gotten into a conflict with the Giant Sect disciples. Would she be at a disadvantage, being out there alone? His gaze drifted towards the northeast, his eyes filled with worry.

"Sen... Senior Brother," Su Qiuning's cautious voice interrupted Jiang Fan's thoughts. Jiang Fan came back to his senses and looked at Su Qiuning, whose small hands were nervously rubbing together, whose face was filled with awe, and whose cherry lips opened and closed repeatedly. He asked, puzzled, "Do you have something to say?"

Su Qiuning nodded and carefully pointed to the Swiftwind Orb in Jiang Fan's hand. "That... that's our Senior Sister's." She meant, could he return it to her? Jiang Fan smiled faintly, but then, right in front of her, he casually tucked it into his robes.

"Come with me!" It was time to find a place and reveal his identity to her.

Su Qiuning immediately panicked, her feet rooted to the spot as if nailed to the ground. This mysterious person had helped her twice. The last time, he had even resolved her major trouble. Why would a stranger be so kind to her? She instinctively clutched her collar, her mind racing with many unpleasant images. Biting her red lip, she dared not follow him.

Jiang Fan walked to the stairway entrance and, seeing that she hadn't followed, frowned. "Do I need to say it again?" Su Qiuning trembled with fright and cast a pleading glance at Ouyang Jun and the other elite disciples. But wherever her gaze landed, no one dared to step forward. It was a joke; Sun Chaozong was still lying there, his fate unknown. Who would dare to offend this mysterious and ruthless individual?

Su Qiuning's heart turned cold. Seeing Jiang Fan staring at her, she felt so helpless she was on the verge of tears. Slowly, with great difficulty, she shuffled step by step towards Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan was speechless. 'Am I going to eat you?' he thought. He pulled her, and amid her surprised cry, dragged her out of Taibai Restaurant. The two walked a short distance to a deserted, dark alleyway.

Su Qiuning knew what was about to happen and struggled desperately. "Senior Brother, Senior Brother, please let me go. I'll ask my master to compensate you... I truly can't agree to this. Please, I beg you." The tears that had long accumulated in her eyes now rolled down helplessly.

It was only then that Jiang Fan realized what Su Qiuning was thinking. He was both annoyed and amused. "Wipe your tears dry! Otherwise, I'll go to Elder Wen and have her assign you to me as a maidservant!"

Su Qiuning struggled a few more times, then suddenly froze. Her tear-filled eyes focused on Jiang Fan. Hesitantly, she asked, "You... you know my master?"

Jiang Fan gave a faint smile. Slowly, he removed his mask.