Chapter 120 - Sending Yourself to Another’s Doorsteps

Chapter 120 - Sending Yourself to Another’s Doorsteps

“Haha, what a surprise, little bastard! Your resilience is truly remarkable—still brimming with life even after burning your blood and jumping from a cliff.”

As Chen Fan and Qin Yao were on the verge of leaving the desert, a voice echoed from a distance, making them pause and gaze ahead simultaneously.

“Zhong Li!”

Chen Fan’s gaze suddenly turned cold when he saw the rapidly approaching figure.

“That’s right, it’s me.” Zhong Li descended from the sky.

Looking at Chen Fan mockingly, he said, “It's genuinely surprising, little bastard. You really survived. Yang Feng and the others told me this, but after seeing you... Truly astonishing.”

Zhong Li's sharp gaze scrutinized Chen Fan from head to toe. “A miracle, indeed. Surviving is one thing, but you don't even appear injured. It's shocking. It seems both of you stumbled upon some opportunity beneath the Scarlet Cliff—”

Suddenly, Zhong Li stopped speaking, his eyes fixed on Chen Fan’s hand.

He exclaimed in surprise, “Ice Jade Snow Lotus! You’ve actually obtained the Ice Jade Snow Lotus! Did Wang Fuchen suffer grave injuries trying to obtain it? Is that how you two managed to snatch it away from him!”

Yang Feng and the others also arrived at the scene, encircling the pair. Joy shone in their eyes at the sight of the Ice Jade Snow Lotus. Their expressions were unfriendly, hinting at a readiness to snatch it.

“What are you guys trying to do?” Qin Yao shouted.

Chen Fan had just emerged from a fierce confrontation with Wang Fuchen, and his injuries were far from minor.

Zhong Li had effortlessly traversed through the air—a skill characteristic of Yuanfu realm powerhouses. Given Chen Fan's injuries, any hostile action from Zhong Li could spell disaster for them.

“What are we doing? Of course, it’s—” He Junyang smiled coldly.

“That’s enough.”

Zhong Li waved his hand, interrupting He Junyang. He looked at Chen Fan and said, “Speak, what treasures do you have? You went from being a martial arts trash to a Qi Grandmaster in just a few months. Rumors suggest you found some opportunity in the Qingyang Mountain Range. Confess to the nature of this opportunity, become my servant, and work for us. I can spare your life.”

He Junyang suddenly shouted, “It's your only way out. You've offended Heaven’s Alliance; you're a dead man no matter where you run. Become our loyal dog. Do whatever we command, even if it means eating shit. Understand?!”

Chen Fan's icy gaze fixed on He Junyang as he nodded. “Very well. You want to cripple my cultivation and force me to eat shit, right? Fine. I will give you a taste of your own medicine.”

“What did you say?!”

Despite being surrounded by enemies, Chen Fan acted arrogantly and even threatened He Junyang. This infuriated He Junyang, and he decided to take action.

A long blade materialized in his palm, a formidable qi weapon stained with blood and exuding a murderous aura. It manifested from his powerful cultivation technique and martial art, capable of slaying immortals.

“Ghost Massacre Blade Technique.”

He Junyang laughed maliciously. “Little bastard, you’ll learn the consequences of offending our Heaven’s Alliance today. I've been itching to get rid of you, and now that I am a Qi Grandmaster, you'll serve as a sacrifice for my blade.”

“Hold on.”

Zhong Li stopped He Junyang and said, “Chen Fan, you better know what’s good for you. I’ll give you one last chance. Be a dog under me, and use the heavenly opportunities you’ve gained so far to pay for your sins. You still have a chance at life. If you let this go, not even I can save you. You're ignorant of the rules within Heaven’s Alliance. Submit, or we will strip you of the will to live, denying you the satisfaction of death.”

Zhong Li harbored a strong desire to unravel Chen Fan's secrets, the key to his rapid ascent. Securing such a heavenly opportunity would elevate his cultivation, status within the Spring Autumn Sect, and importance to Duan Jingtian.

“Giving me a chance?”

Chen Fan chuckled coldly and said, “Do you understand what you're doing? It's called delivering yourselves to my doorstep! I had planned on seeking you out later. Do you think I’m unaware that your group forced my senior sister into that situation? Trying to kill others with a borrowed knife?!

“I vowed never to let anyone who tries to harm my senior sister escape, and that includes all of you. You think you can scare me with Heaven’s Alliance, huh? Assuming you have some kind of authority?” [1]

“Good, very good. Your mouth is still as stubborn as ever. I like that.”

Zhong Li laughed coldly, but his voice was filled with murderous intent. “Take him down, He Junyang. I will personally use the Soul Searching Technique on him. I'll make him endure the most agonizing experience and turn him into a half-wit.”

1. The last part here is a Chinese idiom that literally says to wave a chicken feather as a token of authority. ?