Lu Qingzhu's challenge, Shen Fan's counterattack shocked everyone

It was still a bit lacking.

Although Cang Chenfeng was domineering, Zhuo Feifan, as the top new talent, indeed had extraordinary qualities.

Cang Chenfeng, defeated, walked down unwillingly.

Next, several more people challenged, but without exception, they all challenged the bottom few of the Inner Sect.

But even those at the bottom were still elites who entered during last year's Inner and Outer Sect Grand Competition!

"Is there anyone else?"

The Elders urged, seeing no one else step forward.

"Elder!"

Just then, a delicate shout came.

Everyone searched for the source of the sound, only to find that it came from the Inner Sect Disciple side.

Lu Qingzhu, dressed in white, gracefully approached, attracting everyone's attention.

"Is it only allowed for Outer Sect Disciples to challenge Inner Sect? Can't Inner Sect Disciples challenge Outer Sect?"

The Elder chuckled, "The difference in strength between Inner and Outer Sect is too great, unless an Outer Sect Disciple permits it, otherwise it is not allowed!"

"Alright then!"

Lu Qingzhu finished speaking and directly stepped onto the open ground.

"Outer Sect Disciple Shen Fan, do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Lu Qingzhu drew her sword, and its clang resounded through the plaza.

"What's going on? Did this Shen Fan offend this Senior Sister?"

"I know this Personal Disciple, named Lu Qingzhu. A few months ago, during the Outer Sect Grand Competition, she entered the Outer Sect from the Spirit Field of Miscellaneous Service Peak. How is she a Personal Disciple now?"

"Don't you know this? A while ago, an Outer Sect Disciple caused a celestial phenomenon, leading to a Spiritual Root mutation. It was this person, which is why she was exceptionally accepted as the Personal Disciple of the Inner Sect Third Elder!"

"Then what does this have to do with Shen Fan?"

"Of course it does. Both of them were from the Spirit Field back then. This Shen Fan, for three years, saved and scrimped, taking on Lu Qingzhu's Spirit Field tasks so she could Cultivate diligently. But unexpectedly, after Lu Qingzhu won the Outer Sect Grand Competition, she dumped this Shen Fan!"

"How realistic!"

"Exactly! Now she's even become a Personal Disciple, probably completely seeing this Shen Fan as a disgrace. Today's reverse challenge is probably to completely erase that relationship!"

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...

At this moment.

In the crowd of Outer Sect Disciples, Shen Fan was instantly isolated, with everyone pointing and whispering.

"What are you afraid of? Being challenged by a woman, even if it means death, you must fight!"

"What Face are you trying to save? Just go up and kneel, beg to cling to her leg. Considering your past relationship, you could save thirty years of struggle!"

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...

At this moment, Shen Fan shook his head and sighed.

He didn't want to cause trouble, but trouble came knocking.

This was going to make him a target of public criticism!

But, so be it!

Taking this opportunity, he would completely draw a clear line with Lu Qingzhu, and they would be strangers for life!

Shen Fan took a step forward, and the Outer Sect Disciples automatically made way for him.

He walked straight to a spot ten meters opposite Lu Qingzhu.

Shen Fan said coldly, "If I accept the challenge, will you stop bothering me?"

"This isn't bothering you; it's me proving to you that my choice back then was correct!"

"You don't need to prove anything to me. Excessive explanations only make people think you're guilty!"

Shen Fan snorted coldly, "You're just looking for an excuse to comfort yourself. However, I am willing to accept your challenge."

"You trampled my dignity, and you were intimately embracing Li Qingshan in front of so many people. You betrayed our feelings, and you betrayed my three years of devotion to you."

"Lu Qingzhu, today I will shatter your Dao Heart to avenge your betrayal!"

After speaking, Shen Fan's entire body surged with Qi and blood.

Three streams of Blood Soul Qi circulated throughout his body.

His strength and defense were greatly enhanced.

"Since you're asking for humiliation, then today I'll tell you, without a burden like you, surpassing you is as easy as turning my hand!"

Boom!

After his words fell, Shen Fan unleashed the Wind Control Technique, wind rising beneath his feet, and he punched fiercely from the side.

"Surpass me? With your trashy First Grade Five Spiritual Root? Or with your unranked Body Cultivator?"

Seeing Shen Fan's sudden attack, Lu Qingzhu retreated repeatedly.

With a wave of her hand, a Sword Qi whistled forth.

"Clear Wind Sword Art — Sword Rises Clear Wind!"

A graceful Sword Qi came, and Lu Qingzhu took the opportunity to widen the distance.

Clang!

Shen Fan did not dodge or evade, raising his arm to block.

A bloody mark appeared on his arm, but no blood was seen.

"Hmm?"

Seeing Shen Fan unharmed, Lu Qingzhu immediately realized something was wrong.

Her Face changed, becoming serious.

The brief astonishment also allowed Shen Fan to close in again.

In the blink of an eye, the two exchanged several blows.

This scene instantly stunned all Inner and Outer Sect Disciples.

"This, this, this... Is this an Outer Sect Disciple? He's actually fighting back and forth with a Personal Disciple?"

"Body Cultivators are truly abnormal, but fortunately, their growth isn't high, so they can't enter the upper ranks!"

"Isn't it obvious Junior Sister Lu is going easy? After all, they still have feelings for each other!"

"One is Qi Refinement Stage Middle Stage, the other is Qi Refinement Stage Late Stage. It's already good that this kid can last this long, but the reward should be secured!"

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...

"Shen Fan! How could you reach the Qi Refinement Stage Middle Stage so quickly!"

At this moment, Lu Qingzhu was deeply shocked.

Since their separation, Lu Qingzhu had risen rapidly.

She never expected that Shen Fan's strength would also improve so quickly.

"I told you, you were just a burden. My three years of devotion to you were wasted!"

Shen Fan said fiercely.

The force of his attacks became even more ruthless, nearly causing Lu Qingzhu's long sword to fly out of her hand.

"I dragged you down? Then I'll let you see what the gap is!"

Lu Qingzhu shouted, and her long sword danced rapidly.

A Sword Qi Lotus bloomed brightly, shooting towards Shen Fan with irresistible power.

"Azure Lotus Sword Art!"

Shen Fan's pupils constricted. That sharp Sword Qi instilled fear.

Shen Fan retreated repeatedly, chanting the Fire Dragon Art incantation.

"The earth's lungs melt a thousand ravines, cloud vortices nurture crimson light—Fire spirits transform into horned dragons, blazing! Fangs! Locking the eight directions!"

Then he stomped his right foot to draw fire, and pulled his palms apart like drawing a bow.

The next moment, a five-zhang Flaming Dragon burst forth, its scales flying up and emitting purplish-green poisonous smoke, roaring towards the Sword Qi Lotus.

At the same time.

"Scarlet flames as a guide, burning all evil!"

The Flame Snake Technique was hidden within the Fire Dragon, lurking like a venomous tongue.

Boom!

This Medium Grade Second-tier Spell, the Fire Dragon Art, collided with Lu Qingzhu's Profound Rank sword technique, erupting in dazzling fireworks.

For a moment, both retreated repeatedly.

Shen Fan was secretly startled.

If not for the Fire Lotus's enhancement, this Fire Dragon Art probably wouldn't have been able to contend with this powerful Sword Qi Lotus!

Lu Qingzhu was also like this.

Her heart felt as if it had suffered a huge impact.

"This... Is this the power Shen Fan can unleash?"

"I'm at the Qi Refinement Stage Late Phase!"

"I have a mutated Spiritual Root!"

"I'm also a Personal Disciple!"

"How can that good-for-nothing Shen Fan be on par with me!"

Just as Lu Qingzhu was in shock.

A strange fire snake darted out from the aftermath of the explosion.

It was like the Fire Dragon's last breath.

"Junior Sister, be careful!"

Among the Inner Sect Disciples watching from not far away.

A Personal Disciple in white robes, with a feather fan and a calm demeanor, shouted a reminder.

Then he leaped forward, casually fanning his feather fan.

In an instant, sand and stones flew, and the strange Flame Snake directly vanished into thin air.

The newcomer turned around and embraced the startled Lu Qingzhu.

Then he reprimanded sharply, "What a malicious heart! Inner and Outer Sect sparring should be about stopping before harm, yet you actually made such a deadly move!"

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What a heroic rescue scene!

Seeing this, Shen Fan said indifferently, "I thought she was a Personal Disciple and could dodge it. I didn't expect her to be so weak!"

Insult!

Naked insult!

Lu Qingzhu, curled up in the male Disciple's arms, was furious.

"Junior Sister, in just a few months, has gone from Qi Refining Stage Three to Qi Refining Stage Late Phase. Her Foundation is unstable, and her spiritual power is volatile. You won by luck, so stop barking here!"

"Then..."

Shen Fan no longer paid attention to the two and turned to look at the Elder.

"Did I... win?"

"This, this... This, of course!" The Elder looked at Shen Fan in surprise.

This outcome was beyond everyone's expectations.

As his words fell, Shen Fan glanced indifferently at Lu Qingzhu, "Remember your words. From now on, we owe each other nothing!"

"Also... Look at you now. You're as disgusting as you were when you were in the Outer Sect!"

"But then again, I still think you and Li Qingshan are a better match!"

"Also..."

Shen Fan looked at the male Disciple, "A word of caution: this woman is a bit of a jinx. In just a few months, she went from the Spirit Field to becoming a Personal Disciple. Two men close to her have been jinxed to death, one Li Qingshan, and one Bai Qianyu. Be careful not to become the third!"

"Shen Fan! I will never rest until one of us is dead!"

Lu Qingzhu's Face turned green with rage, and she stomped her foot in the male Disciple's arms.