Chapter 324: Dogs Blocking the Road

Soon, two hours passed.

Elder Shi Pin's lecture came to an end.

All the Disciples bowed respectfully to Elder Shi Pin…

“Thank you, Elder Shi…”

“Thank you, First Seat…”

“…”

As everyone spoke, Elder Shi Pin scanned the crowd. Her gaze lingered on Xiao Fan for a moment longer than the others before she gave a slight nod and transformed into a streak of light, departing the scene.

The lecture was over.

Xiao Fan let out a breath, his face filled with joy.

He had benefited immensely…

The key was that the star chart had entered its third stage.

“What are you smiling about?”

Nangong Lingxuan asked in confusion. She felt Xiao Fan was acting a bit strange—why was he smiling for no reason?

“Nothing. Alright, I'm heading out first. Remember to find me if you need anything.”

Nangong Lingxuan curled her lip and gave a small "mm" in response.

Xiao Fan waved his hand and turned to leave the hall.

After Xiao Fan left the hall, several male Disciples from Zhenyu Peak, wearing purple robes with Bagua patterns embroidered on their chests, exchanged glances.

Nodding slightly to one each other, they also left the hall. However, they didn't head back to Zhenyu Peak; instead, they followed the direction Xiao Fan had just taken…

…

At this moment, Xiao Fan was in high spirits, having awakened the third stage of the star chart…

“I wonder what Awakening the fourth stage will be like… Hmm, I'll go check out the Artifact Refining Lineage later.”

Xiao Fan murmured. He had noticed that the second time was an Alchemy Awakening, and the third was a Formation Awakening.

Sensing a pattern, he planned to visit Bailian Peak in the next few days…

He didn't intend to wait for Bei Ming's lecture to start.

He would go early.

He was a bit impatient…

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. The third stage of the star chart made him incredibly happy.

He strolled leisurely toward his Immortal Cave.

Suddenly, Xiao Fan's brow furrowed…

His footsteps came to a halt.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh…

Four figures landed in front of Xiao Fan, all dressed in purple robes with Bagua patterns on their chests.

They were clearly Disciples of Zhenyu Peak.

Xiao Fan had seen these people in the hall earlier.

When they saw him standing with Nangong Lingxuan, these men were the ones baring their teeth most aggressively.

The group immediately blocked Xiao Fan's path, their faces grim as they glared at him with furious eyes.

“Is there something you need?”

Xiao Fan raised an eyebrow. The other party was clearly looking for trouble.

At the same time, he gauged their cultivation levels: three were at the fourth level of the Tongtian Realm, and one was at the fifth level.

Not bad.

“What is your relationship with Junior Sister Nangong!”

The fifth-level Tongtian Realm Disciple in the center spoke, his face dark and his voice cold.

“Between me and Nangong? Heh…”

Xiao Fan sneered, completely disregarding them.

“Kid, what are you laughing at!”

The fifth-level Tongtian Realm Disciple who just spoke was enraged.

He felt he was being ignored!

The opponent was only at the first level of the Tongtian Realm; how dared he mock him?

Was he looking for death?

“What my relationship with Nangong is—does that have anything to do with you? If there's nothing else, get lost. You're in the way.”

Xiao Fan spoke bluntly, his expression icy.

These people were clearly coming with ill intent.

How could he not see through them?

“You—kid, are you looking for death!”

One of the fourth-level Tongtian Realm Disciples spoke up…

Judging by his posture, he intended to strike. The others were the same, planning to teach Xiao Fan a harsh lesson.

Xiao Fan's expression remained calm, showing no signs of panic, as he watched them with cold eyes.

However, the leader at the fifth level of the Tongtian Realm waved his hand to stop the others. He narrowed his eyes at Xiao Fan and said:

“You're decent, quite bold. But being only at the first level of the Tongtian Realm makes you too weak. And looking at you, you haven't joined any peak, have you? You're far from being worthy of Junior Sister Nangong.”

This man's tone no longer showed anger, but instead carried a sense of superiority.

Xiao Fan raised an eyebrow and said, “I indeed haven't joined any peak, but where exactly is the gap between me and Nangong?”

“You are too weak; you don't deserve her. Do you understand?”

The fifth-level Disciple continued, “To tell you the truth, we all have our eyes on Junior Sister Nangong. But… we Disciples of Zhenyu Peak can compete fairly among ourselves. An outsider like you won't do. Do you take my meaning?”

“If you're smart, stay away from Junior Sister Nangong from now on. Otherwise… you might find yourself unable to see such a beautiful sun one day.”

The three surrounding fourth-level Tongtian Realm Disciples sneered, looking at Xiao Fan with threatening glares.

The opponent was just a first-level Tongtian Realm Disciple; why should they be afraid?

Within the Jixian Sect.

Disciples of the four peaks looked down on ordinary Inner Sect Disciples, ordinary Inner Sect Disciples looked down on Outer Sect Disciples, and Outer Sect Disciples looked down on Utility Disciples.

This was a chain of contempt that always existed.

Xiao Fan: “…”

What a mess.

However, the attitude of these few men made him feel extremely displeased.

He looked at the four men across from him as if they were idiots and said calmly, “Are you fools?”

“What I, Xiao Fan, do has nothing to do with you. Good dogs don't block the road. Now, get lost!!!”