Chapter 3: Fierce Battle (I)

Lin Fan cried out, feigning grief and indignation.

"Chunxiu, come out and tell everyone how Left Sword Envoy Yun Che betrayed you back then!"

A woman with delicate features but a face streaked with tears stumbled out; in reality, this was Lin Fan's maid, Cuier, disguised as Chunxiu.

Upon seeing Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, Chunxiu tried to rush forward, appearing crazed. Lin Fan stopped her just in time, speaking with seemingly utmost care:

"Chunxiu, do not be impulsive! Left Sword Envoy Yun Che is a cunning man. If you go forward, he might cruelly destroy a flower, burying your grievances forever."

Lin Fan felt secretly smug, full of praise for Cuier's acting. Although this farce was absurd, it was enough to catch Left Sword Envoy Yun Che and the others off guard.

Chunxiu (actually Cuier in disguise), with tear-filled eyes, wailed hoarsely:

"It is him, this heartless and unrighteous man, who tricked me and took everything from me. He played with me from front to back.

He used the excuse of doing it for my own good to send me to the Xuanyin Immortal Sect to Cultivate, but in reality, he sold me to Black Wind Ridge!

Today, I must bite this beast to death! Let go of me!"

Chunxiu struggled violently, attempting to break free from Lin Fan's restraint, her eyes filled with hatred for Left Sword Envoy Yun Che.

Upon hearing this, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che turned pale, panicked and at a loss. Meng Li was even more terrified; she looked at Left Sword Envoy Yun Che in disbelief, her voice trembling: "Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, you… you are actually such a person!"

Meng Li violently shook off the hand that Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was trying to hold, turned around, and ran into the distance with tears in her eyes, sobbing sadly as she ran.

"Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, listen to my explanation! Things are absolutely not as you think!" Left Sword Envoy Yun Che shouted anxiously, hurriedly chasing after her.

But how could Lin Fan easily let this opportunity slip by? He hoisted that exaggerated and imposing great machete, blocking Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's path.

As a Body Cultivator, Lin Fan's strength at this moment was comparable to a wild bull, appearing exceptionally relaxed and at ease.

"Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, you shameless scoundrel, even we people of the Jianghu are ashamed to associate with you. Today is your doomsday!" Lin Fan shouted angrily.

Suddenly, a voice rang in Lin Fan's ear: "Ding, System prompt: The Child of Destiny cannot be killed at this moment. If you forcibly kill him, you will face the severe consequence of being erased by the System."

Lin Fan felt a chill in his heart and cursed inwardly: "Damn it, can't kill him yet? Fine, getting the Storage Pouch is enough."

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was thoroughly enraged by this series of provocations from Lin Fan. He clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with unyielding anger:

"I had no intention of being drawn into disputes, but since you are slandering me without reason, do not blame me for not showing mercy!" He moved, his long sword unsheathed, spiritual power circulating, and attacked Lin Fan.

The Cultivation Technique Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was currently practicing was a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique, the Cloud Concealment Art. His cultivation was at the ninth level of Qi Refining, making him an outstanding talent among the younger generation.

Although Lin Fan was only at the ninth level of Body Refining and had not yet entered Qi Refining, he was practicing a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique, which was enough to crush Left Sword Envoy Yun Che.

Lin Fan curled his lips into a playful smile. As a villain, if I don't leave you, the protagonist, with some unforgettable memories, how can I promote your growth?

He laughed loudly, his voice filled with a touch of unruliness and arrogance, and then swung that exaggerated great machete to meet the attack.

The battle erupted instantly. Lin Fan relied on his powerful Physical Body at the eighth level of Body Refining and the combat essence from his previous ninety-nine lifetimes.

He first used a move called "Wind and Cloud Transformation." The great machete carved brilliant arcs in the air, attacking Left Sword Envoy Yun Che like a violent storm, with a speed that was staggering.

Seeing this, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che dared not meet it head-on and hurriedly used his movement technique to dodge. His figure was as agile as a swimming fish, weaving through the blade shadows, constantly in danger.

However, Lin Fan's offensive followed like a shadow, immediately followed by a move called "Forcefully Cleaving Mount Hua"!

The great machete gathered all his strength, bringing with it an unstoppable Aura as it slashed down, targeting Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's vital points.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's pupils shrank. He quickly gathered all his spiritual power into his palms, forming a thin spiritual shield, barely blocking this strike.

The tremendous impact force shook him, causing him to retreat several steps, his face pale as paper.

Seeing this, Lin Fan felt slightly surprised. This was his full-force strike, and it was actually blocked!

This protagonist is indeed not easy to deal with; his Cultivation Technique is not as good as mine, but his potential is limitless.

Thus, Lin Fan once again raised his Battle Intent and unleashed a set of slashing techniques called "Gods and Ghosts Unpredictable."

This set of slashing techniques was a Fusion of the combat wisdom and experience from his previous ninety-nine lifetimes. Every strike contained hidden mysteries, making it impossible to defend against.

Lin Fan's figure flickered left and right. The great machete was sometimes as light as the wind, spinning like a wheel, with continuous attacks that shrouded the entire battlefield under his blade shadows.

Although Left Sword Envoy Yun Che tried his best to cope, his cultivation was ultimately limited. Faced with this "Gods and Ghosts Unpredictable" slashing technique, he gradually felt overwhelmed, could only defend passively, and retreated repeatedly.

As time passed, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's clothes clung to his body, completely soaked with sweat. His breathing became rapid and heavy, and his face was covered in fine beads of sweat.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che knew deeply that if he continued to fight head-on like this, he would sooner or later exhaust his physical strength and be defeated by Lin Fan's strange and unpredictable slashing technique and super-strong Physical Body.

Therefore, after narrowly dodging a fatal strike from Lin Fan, he curled his lips into a cold smile, having already made a plan in his heart.

"Since it is difficult to win in a direct confrontation, then let's try using skill to break strength!"

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che thought to himself, then took a deep breath, spiritual power surged within his body, and he leaped up suddenly.

His feet actually stepped on the empty air, as if stepping on an invisible staircase, and his whole body flew up in an incredible posture.

This was exactly the technique of "Controlling the Sword with Qi, Stepping on the Sword to Fly," which only a Qi Refining Cultivator could master.

At the same time, the sword box on Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's back opened suddenly, and a fierce Sword Intent soared into the sky, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

A cold, flashing Flying Sword shot out from the sword box like an arrow leaving the bow, cutting through the sky, carrying the sound of breaking wind, and headed straight for Lin Fan.

Seeing this, Lin Fan's pupils shrank slightly; he clearly had not expected Left Sword Envoy Yun Che to have this trick up his sleeve.

But as a battle-hardened and experienced veteran, he swung his great machete, seemingly about to slash the incoming sword under his blade.

However, this Flying Sword seemed to possess spirituality; it flexibly changed direction in the air, easily bypassed the swing, and continued to strike at Lin Fan's vital points.

"Good fellow, you really are cunning!"

Lin Fan retreated violently, the speed and reaction of a Body Cultivator displayed at this moment.

In the moment of retreating violently, Lin Fan flipped his body.

The great machete drew a perfect arc in the air, hitting the Flying Sword at an incredible angle.

The two collided in the air, erupting with dazzling sparks. The long sword was violently knocked away by Lin Fan's powerful strength, deviating from its original trajectory.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che smiled contemptuously, "Hmph, struggling in vain!"

He hooked his finger gently, and with the guidance of spiritual power, the long sword seemed to be pulled by an invisible thread, changed direction, and whistled toward Lin Fan's face again.