Marquis Harden had just finished speaking when the old immortal coldly laughed and immediately rejected him on behalf of Xu Fan.

"Your esteemed self is a strong Zhiwei Realm cultivator, attacking someone two major realms below you, a junior, do you not find it disgraceful?"

Although Xu Fan's combat abilities are quite good, comparable to the Vajra Realm Middle Stage, his true realm is only the Entering Dao Realm Peak! Marquis Harden, being a seasoned Zhiwei Realm expert, proposes such a request, which the old immortal naturally would refuse.

Xu Fan, standing by, narrowed his eyes slightly and began to ponder.

Upon hearing Marquis Harden's proposal, a wildly insane thought burst into Xu Fan's mind. Xu Fan knew well that against a Zhiwei Realm expert, his strength was indeed not up to par. But that was nothing to be ashamed of; any Zhiwei Realm expert has cultivated for countless years and experienced numerous fortuitous encounters, while Xu Fan was just shy of twenty!

If Huang Wandi or another Zhiwei Realm expert posed such a request, Xu Fan wouldn't even consider it and would reject it without a second thought. But when these conditions were proposed by Marquis Harden, they stirred a ripple in Xu Fan's heart.

One must know that Xu Fan possesses the Jade Silkworm, a treasure deemed the nemesis of the Blood Clan Domain.

Moreover, under Arthur's guidance and through his own secluded enlightenment, Xu Fan has gained preliminary insights into domains, though certainly no match for Marquis Harden, surviving three moves still seemed hopeful.

"Li Nantian, even though you were once second on the Earth List, holding a notable position in the Eastern Cultivation World, your disciple, and your few friends, should they face any mishap, the Eastern Cultivation World would not directly declare war on us from the West, would it?"

"As for disgrace, I certainly do not find myself disgraceful. On the contrary, this lad was bound for certain death, and I offered him a path to survival. One should say I'm merciful!"

After saying his piece, Marquis Harden burst into laughter, while the old immortal's face turned somber.

Though Marquis Harden is shameless, his words hold truth; if he genuinely went for broke and brought in the Dark Forces to kill Xu Fan, even Yingqu's mother and others, it would practically be slaughter in vain!

Xu Fan, with enormous potential, ascended to the Earth List, indeed holding considerable allure for the Eastern Cultivation World. But no matter how formidable a prodigy, once reduced to a corpse, they lose any shred of their appeal.

As Marquis Harden skipped over the old immortal and turned to look at Xu Fan, "Lad, this matter arose because of you, and your elders, friends came due to you. I think you wouldn't want your friends to die because of you?"

A cold gleam flashed in Xu Fan's eyes, his young face written with a calmness beyond his years, "I'll accept your three moves; I can agree to that, but without a prize, it might be a bit too dull."

"If I win, let us leave, and I want your split-body cultivation technique. If you win, you can take my life, and I will reveal the secret of the Mechanical Warrior to you."

"How's that?"

Xu Fan's statement prompted a collective gasp among the people in the arena.

"This Xu Fan has started to act crazily again..." The people in the arena had gotten used to the shock Xu Fan brought them, but considering Marquis Harden's strength, they began to feel unsettled again; this Marquis Harden is an old-school Zhiwei Realm expert, fundamentally a different level from Huang Wandi's kind!

Xu Fan, merely at the Entering Dao Realm Peak, dared to accept Marquis Harden's three moves, and yet didn't find it enough trouble, even wanting to add stakes!

This world is utterly insane...

The old immortal and others were equally shocked, snapping back and rebuking Xu Fan, "Nonsense! Your master is not dead yet! What kind of bravado is this?"

"Xu Fan! Don't act recklessly! He's merely trying to intimidate us!"

However, Xu Fan's gaze was unwaveringly determined as he stared straight at Marquis Harden, his attitude unmistakable.

Old immortal, Yingqu's mother, and others came to rescue him; how could Xu Fan stand aside and watch them fall into crisis?

Though Xu Fan knew well that Marquis Harden's words contained much bluffing, he wouldn't allow any mishap to happen to those around him—old immortal, Qu Ying, Liu Rufeng, old nun Zhao Jie, Xia Xiaodie, Gongsun Qin, Avril...

For the sake of saving these friends and elders who tried their utmost, even if trapped in a desperate situation, should that hold any fear?

"Oh?" Marquis Harden grinned wide, looking rather pleased.

"Young one, you have a spine indeed! Then I shall indulge you!"

As the voice echoed, Marquis Harden unleashed his aura as a Zhiwei Realm expert, "Brother Huang, may I borrow the platform!"

Treading the void, Marquis Harden placed his hands behind his back and walked step by step toward the platform.

"Lad! Do you really have confidence?" The old immortal solemnly stared at Xu Fan's eyes for once, asking Xu Fan.

Xu Fan nodded and strode toward the platform.

Facing a Zhiwei Realm expert, what certainty could Xu Fan possess? But some things, even knowing they cannot be done, must be attempted.

The youth's silhouette was filled with resolve.

At this moment, Xia Xiaodie couldn't help but shout toward Xu Fan's back, "Xu Fan!"

Xu Fan paused his steps briefly but did not turn back, his strides toward the platform becoming even more unwavering.

This scene made many feel moved, as the youth's figure seemed to never show a trace of fear, whether facing the Huang Family or facing a Marquis, his backbone remained upright.

If previously everyone, upon discovering Xu Fan possessed the Mechanical Warrior, harbored small thoughts toward him, now they silently admired Xu Fan with a trace of genuine admiration.

This time Xu Fan came solely for Xia Xiaodie; the ones blocking the way ahead were the Huang Family—is Marquis Harden any different?

The youth's ambition stands through life and death unwavering!

Atop the platform, the two stood in place, one with a playful grin and one full of determination.

Beneath the platform, everyone watched the scene intensely so as not to miss a moment, while the old immortal and others stood around the platform, ready to intervene at any time to save Xu Fan.

Though in their hearts everyone understood that the chances of saving Xu Fan from Marquis Harden's grasp were but one in ten thousand.

In front of a Zhiwei Realm expert, a junior at the Entering Dao Realm is nothing but an ant; with the flip of a hand, they could be crushed...

Just earlier, taking advantage of everyone's pause, Xu Fan had absorbed nature's spiritual energy with all his might, and now his spiritual power had recovered to a large extent. Facing the Zhiwei Realm expert Marquis Harden, Xu Fan dared not show the slightest carelessness, exerting the Dragon Elephant Art with full force to enhance his speed to the utmost, like a breeze, making his figure hard to discern.

Yet in front of him, Marquis Harden coldly smiled, "Nothing but an ant!"

Before his voice faded, Marquis Harden transformed into a streak of light, charging precisely at Xu Fan amidst the breeze.

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