Chapter 1081: Unfit

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What, fight?!

Seeing Zhuo Fan stop, the rest halted as well, looking grave, Brother Zhuo, are you absolutely sure Qiaoer cant hold it?

Zhuo Fan gave a curt nod, In the last two explosions, the lightning always prevailed over the inferno, its proof that Qiaoer cant handle Invincible Sword. I wager theyll soon catch up and escaping with our speed is pointless. Thats why, fight!

Brows shook all over as faces sank in despair, balling their fists as fear creeped into their hearts.

Besides the fact that all here were stragglers, not even at their best would they ever hoped to stand a chance against that monster.

Ouyang Lingtian was the most clear on that. He and the other two divine sword wielders only hope was in Qiaoers G.o.dlike talent. This, however, turned out to be a bust as well, with the old freak coming to finish them off.

Everyone s.h.i.+vered.

Big brother Zhuo, what are our chances? Ouyang Changqing, gazed at him with blinding hope.

Everyone turned as well with burning gazes, including the three oldies here, all eager to know the answer to that question, having lost their backbone and awaited his instructions.

Back when he was the Grand Marshal, they could still make use of that noggin on their shoulders, considering the three orders. Now though, they relinquished their cognition in favor of following Zhuo Fans orders.

They were at the end of the rope and the only way out was with help. Any that fell in such dire straits would stoop to any low, would take any deal. They would forgo using their own minds in overcoming to earn anothers help. The help might come from a volatile person, but no matter how wretched the character or unreliable, his words were law to them.

Not to mention Zhuo Fans intellect had been put to the test and prevailed. Their trust in him was blinding at this point.

None had such complete faith in Zhuo Fan until now, especially the ever belligerent Murong Xue. Even she found herself with her fate in his hands.

Despair was among the best ways to get people to listen and obey. How else would you explain the many plebeian revolts throughout history?

Zhuo Fan met their gaze with a knowing smile, Rest easy, with me here, nothing will happen.

Big brother knows a way? You can overcome Invincible Sword? Ouyang Changqing gasped, discovering another side of him.

[The boss is so tough he only used his pinkie before, when he has the power to fight the best in the lands?]

[R-really? But were peers, theres a limit to how strong you can get]

His suspicion soon waned right after, recalling Qiaoer pus.h.i.+ng back three Sword Kings and she was even younger.

[As her father, theres nothing big brother Zhuo cant do!]

[The Zhuo clan is a hidden den of monsters.]

Ouyang Changqing cupped his hands in admiration, Big brother Zhuo is unfathomable, having not shown your talent for us to see. Now I get to see big brothers style and I bet big brother and Invincible Swords fight shall be the greatest and most glorious battle since the world came to be. It shall be our utmost honor to witness history being made!

The rest looked at Zhuo Fan with astonishment.

[He can handle Invincible Sword, really?]

[Thats insane!]

Invincible Sword had trained for ages, but what about him? If he could meet the old monster head on, these observers would be ashamed for the old coot.

[You cultivated for millenia yet cant even compare to a guy being around for just a few decades? What have you been doing all these years, lounging?]

Those from the western lands were even more incredulous since the last time they saw him was barely ten years ago, when they knew his strength. There was just no way one could jump ranks so much and so fast. Not just Invincible Sword would be depressed if he could, but even them, feeling like they wasted their years.

[Weve been hard at work training, so why are we still so far behind?]

Everyone had tense looks, waiting for Zhuo Fans answer. There was hope and denial on their faces. While it was a great boon for them if Zhuo Fan had such heft, the same couldnt be said for their pride and self-confidence.

[What the h.e.l.l have you been doing these years? How did you get so far ahead? Were not even in your shadow anymore!]

Gulping, Ouyang Lingtian and the other two were stressed out as they waited with fixed gazes on him, their thoughts and wishes in deep conflict.

If Zhuo Fan declared he could fight Invincible Sword, they were the first to be in utter denial, taking out their sash and just hanging themselves with it.

[If youre such an abomination, what does that make us?]

Looking at them all, knowing full well the chaos in their hearts, Zhuo Fan chuckled and shook his head, Friends, with my strength, even fighting peak Genesis experts is out of question, let alone Invincible Sword. I just happen to have some things on me, like Qiaoer, from my master when times are tough. I can at least escape with my life.

[Oh, I see.]

They all bobbed their heads, their rearing jealousy and envy curbed on the spot.

[What did I tell you? Theres no way humans could train so fast, thats simply insane. It turns out to be some special means instead. That explains the la.s.s outrageous power, its all based on something else.]

[Ones cultivation can only grow through hard work after all!]

Ouyang Lingtian and the other two had this belief ingrained in their hearts, getting testy the minute someone challenged it. If Zhuo Fan and Qiaoer had truly ama.s.sed in a few years what took a thousand, their minds would snap and would just curl up and cry in a corner.

They thanked the heavens it wasnt so. This at least brought value to their bitter struggle to the top for years on end. They got to keep their ego intact, for now.

Changqing, slow and steady wins the race, tested and proved throughout the ages. Remember that. To be strong you need to train hard and not rely on props. When they fail, and they will, you only have yourself to rely on. Understand? Ouyang Lingtian used this chance to teach his wisdom to the child, though doing more for himself and was.h.i.+ng away this defeat.

It included Zhuo Fan in it as well, though they all understood it. Old timers found their limelight stolen by youth, so they could only hang their seniority over their heads to show off.

Ouyang Changqing played along by nodding, the picture of an earnest pupil, yet rotten heart of disdain. Youths were pragmatic, looking only at the end and not the means. Sure, his old mans words held some truth in them, though here and now, they fell on deaf ears.

To make it worse, if it came from Zhuo Fan for instance, hed have his full attention.

Whoos.h.!.+

Purple flashed and Qiaoer caught up to them. She looked panicked, rus.h.i.+ng to Zhuo Fan, Father, t-that old timer is too strong. Dragon Breath Pill didnt do anything. Hes on his way right now!

Ha-ha-ha, yes, but not on his way, having already arrived.

Just as she finished, four whistling sounds were heard as Invincible Sword was upon them with the three Sword Kings in tow.

Everyone flinched back from shock, even Qiaoer. For the first time, she scampered behind Zhuo Fan, peaking at Baili Yutian with fear.

[The monster is here!]

Zhuo Fan lacked the obvious fear and distress prevalent running rampant in his group, smiling as he cupped his hands, Sir, we meet again.

Indeed, Sir Zhuo, your absence weighed heavy on my heart, ha-ha-ha Giving a smirk, Baili Yutian laughed, Devil Mountain is such a big name, living up to its reputation. I have now come to see it for what it is. Although, Im afraid leaving without your head and the three divine swords is out of the question. Will sir oblige?

Zhuo Fan c.o.c.ked an eyebrow, giving off a smirk of his own, Sir sure is forgetful, of our deal to stay out of each others way. Isnt it a little too soon to come for my head? Sir might want to go back on his word, but arent you too eager, too.. undignified?

An agreement is made between equal parties, something I considered you to be then. Not anymore! He squinted and gave an evil smile, If you wish the deal to hold, you will have to prove to me you have what it takes for me to honor it still.

You dont say. Ha-ha-ha, then I guess the deal is off, here and now.

Giving up so soon, sir? Ha-ha-ha, with your bluff seen through, youre sensible.

Thats where youre wrong, sir.

Zhuo Fan grinned as Baili Yutian laughed, his eyes disdainful, I found that from how sir defined the deal that youre the one unfit for me to keep it. Youre just too weak!

Baili Yutian shuddered, his manic smile frozen on his face as his expression darkened.

Humph, Sir Zhuo called me forgetful, when youre even more so. I take it back, youre not sensible, but conceited. It might scare everyone else, but not me. Youre only signing your death warrant!