How Can Someone Like You Be Changed?

"Uncle Xu, there are three Golden Core up there now. I'm afraid things won't end well today."

Chen Fan controlled his emotions and succinctly outlined the breakout plan. "I'll go out first to draw their attention."

"If you can seize the opportunity, you should take your aunt and Qing Yi and leave first."

"Head straight to the Northern Territory, try not to stop along the way, and hide again in the most remote places."

Upon hearing this, Xu Dayou's face turned pale.

Then, he resolutely gripped the Flying Sword in his hand. "I can't leave. It's all because I misjudged the person that I'm in this predicament. I have to stay and take responsibility."

"Let's fight side by side today and cover Qing Yi and her mother's escape first."

Xu Qingyi, however, did not want to leave. "Things have come to this point, I am not going to abandon my father and Brother Fan."

"If we're going to die today, we'll die together."

Xu Dayou's wife didn't say anything, but simply reached out and grasped her husband's left hand, holding it firmly.

"Uncle Xu, the road to the Northern Territory is very long."

Chen Fan took a deep breath. "Without you as my pillar of support, those two weak women would probably have been completely devoured halfway there."

So you can't stay here.

However, Xu Dayou still hesitated.

He was torn between his wife and daughter and the orphaned son of his closest friend; he couldn't bear to leave either side.

"Besides, those are three Golden Core."

Chen Fan gritted his teeth, his tone turning cold. "Even if you all stay, you won't be of any help; you'll only distract me."

But after he said it, he seemed to regret it.

So he added, "We can't delay any longer, please trust me?"

Now that things have come to this point, the other three also realized that their presence would only be a burden.

So Xu Dayou stopped insisting and nodded in agreement.

Xu Qingyi rushed forward and hugged Chen Fan tightly, crying, "Brother Fan, you must be alright!"

"You promised to stay with me until we grow old, you must always remember that."

After the four reached a consensus.

Chen Fan immediately activated his inner energy cultivation technique, using the Star Energy to protect himself, and burst out of the cave.

However, in the short time it took them to say goodbye, most of the formation had already been erected outside.

It was winter, and the cold wind was howling. A dozen or so khaki Formation Flag fluttered in the wind, a sight that sent shivers down one's spine.

If he had come out even half a cup of tea later, he would have faced the combined suppression of the formation.

"Senior brothers, he's out!"

The Gui Yun Sect disciple on lookout duty immediately brightened up, shouting a warning while simultaneously unleashing his Flying Sword to launch a preemptive attack, "You audacious traitor, surrender at once!"

They had all received prior notice.

If you can catch the ' Medicine Thief Rat ', you can not only receive the bounty of 80,000 Spirit Stone, but also get an extra second-class merit.

It should be noted that during peacetime, the highest reward Golden Core Disciple can obtain within the Gui Yun Sect is only a second-class merit.

Therefore, the Gui Yun Sect disciple was overjoyed the moment he saw Chen Fan.

Almost instinctively, he lunged forward, wanting to claim the credit for himself.

However, his charge caused him to become separated from the other two disciples who were setting up the formation behind him.

This directly gave Chen Fan room to maneuver.

"Boom!"

A large mass of Star Energy that had been accumulating in his palm suddenly exploded.

The moment they made contact, the Protective Spiritual Light of the other party was torn apart, and the Gui Yun Sect's standard Magic Robe was turned into strips of tattered beggar's clothes.

The Spirit Artifact were severely damaged, not to mention the people.

The ambitious Gui Yun Sect disciple was sent flying backward at an even greater speed than when he arrived.

In the end, it landed more than a hundred feet away.

In other words, the standard Magic Robe he was wearing was indeed much stronger than the ordinary robes on the market, and it absorbed most of the impact before it collapsed.

Otherwise, he would probably be dead by now.

Even so, he immediately coughed up blood, his internal energy became disordered, and he basically lost his fighting ability.

This result surprised the other three people present.

Not to mention the other two Gui Yun Sect disciples, who were on high alert, hurriedly erected their spiritual shields, their faces no longer showing any smiles, but instead filled with solemnity.

Even Chen Fan, the user, was taken aback and stood there dumbfounded.

Although he had broken through to the Golden Core some time ago.

However, strictly speaking, today was the first time he had fought a life-or-death battle with a cultivator of the same level.

To be on the safe side, Chen Fan immediately used his strongest killing move that he currently possessed.

However, he himself did not expect that the power of this move would be so strong.

Even when facing disciples of a powerful force like the Gui Yun Sect, their lethality remained undiminished.

Heaven-grade Spell, terrifying beyond belief!

It was at this moment that Chen Fan truly realized just how precious the cultivation Cultivation Method that Senior Xiao had passed on to him was.

If he had used ordinary Cultivation Method, he certainly wouldn't have achieved such miraculous results.

We must not make a decisive move at such a critical moment, lest he truly see the hope of a successful breakout.

Especially when the other two Gui Yun Sect disciples retreated to help the injured.

While confronting them from a distance, Chen Fan hurriedly gestured for the three members of the Xu Family to take the opportunity to escape.

The Gui Yun Sect disciples in the distance, out of caution, did not choose to disperse and intercept them.

Instead, they kept their eyes fixed on his primary target.

The breakout plan went surprisingly smoothly, which made Chen Fan feel relieved, and he felt that Gui Yun Sect was nothing special after all.

However, harsh reality soon shattered his naive idea.

Realizing his exceptional skills, the other two Gui Yun Sect disciples huddled together, concealing themselves firmly behind their defensive spirit shields.

Even though the Star Energy is far more terrifying than the explosive power of ordinary true essence.

However, faced with the alternating protective spirit shields and the dazzling Law Technique barriers, they were helpless for the time being.

The two men were in no hurry at all, showing no interest in attacking, and were simply trying to stall for time while waiting for reinforcements.

Under such circumstances.

Chen Fan possessed the cultivation level but lacked practical combat experience, and he was only carrying an ordinary Flying Sword bought from the market.

They had neither powerful Spirit Artifact nor Talisman to increase their speed, nor any pills to boost their combat power during battles.

Therefore, they couldn't break through by attacking, and they were relentlessly pursued by those who tried to run away, gradually falling into a dilemma.

As time ticked by, Chen Fan couldn't help but start to get impatient.

However, no matter what methods he used, the opponent remained calm and composed, taking turns consuming pills to replenish his true energy and using various Talisman to assist in the battle.

With this shift in power, he ended up gaining the upper hand.

It showcased the well-trained teamwork and abundant combat skills of the disciples from major sects to the fullest extent.

"Damn it, I was just a hair's breadth away from breaking through!"

Chen Fan had exhausted the Star Energy accumulated within his body, but ultimately failed to achieve any further results.

With only a few dozen strands of true energy left, he was practically at his wit's end.

Even if he manages to win a Pyrrhic victory now, he probably won't have the strength to escape.

Not to mention that the enemy in front of them was still breathing heavily, and even the one who was injured at the beginning had regained a rosy complexion with the help of the pills.

Perhaps I'll be able to rejoin the battle soon.

He didn't even need to do anything extra; simply summoning an additional spirit shield would be enough to completely extinguish Chen Fan's hope of breaking through.

Objectively speaking, he was stronger than all three of them, but ultimately he lost because of external factors.

This is the inescapable fate of most Wasteland Rogue Cultivator.

"Medicine Thief Rat, I advise you to stop struggling."

One of the brown-robed cultivators spoke up to persuade them to surrender, "Judging from your appearance, you are already at your last gasp and have no strength left to fight."

"If you continue to resist, our Law Technique and Flying Sword have no eyes and might just take your life."

Another blue-robed cultivator chimed in, urging them to surrender. "You look quite young. If you're willing to abandon darkness and embrace the light now, you might have a long and prosperous future ahead of you."

"Don't let a moment of foolishness lead to irreparable regret."

Their earnest persuasion was certainly not out of genuine concern for Chen Fan.

Instead, they hoped to end the battle before reinforcements arrived, so that fewer people would have to share the 80,000 Spirit Stone.

If this continues, the amount of Spirit Stone that will end up in their hands will be reduced by more than half.

However, Chen Fan sneered, "Hmph, you bunch of callous lackeys, how dare you bark and howl here!"

"Today, there are only fallen cultivators, not cowardly rats!"

As he spoke, he directly activated the forbidden All Heaven Stars Spirit Induction Secret Method>, a technique used for fighting to the death.

At the cost of his remaining true essence, 50% of his Heart Blood, and 90% of his Essence, he temporarily unleashed a large amount of Pseudo Star Energy.

Then he completely abandoned the attempt to break through and charged directly at the two Gui Yun Sect cultivators.

It was clear that they were planning to risk their lives to drag someone down with them.

Moreover, Chen Fan's main target was the cultivator who had recklessly charged forward earlier and whose wounds had not yet healed.

Of course, on the surface, he attacked the nearest person like a mad dog.

Faced with his reckless attack, and with the other two cultivators wanting to capture him alive to claim credit, they hesitated slightly before making their move.

He actually managed to hit the injured disciple again, shattering his chest.

"Hahaha, trading one for three, I'd die happy!"

Chen Fan laughed three times, seemingly encouraged, and became even more ferocious in his desire to expand his gains.

However, before he could even charge forward, he crashed directly into an invisible barrier.

Immediately afterwards, I felt an exceptionally sharp will completely lock onto me.

The immense pressure slanted down, instantly causing a stinging sensation all over his skin.

Chen Fan turned his head with difficulty to look to the south.

Under the slightly dazzling midday sun, a cultivator in a golden robe lowered his Sword Light, revealing his tall and imposing figure.

"Gotcha, you little thief!"

The other party gave a cold smile, and their imposing aura instantly intensified.

The pressure was so intense that Chen Fan could hardly breathe.

He wanted to refute the claim that he was a rat, but found that he was too weak to open his mouth.

Even just looking at the other person is like looking at an unparalleled sharp sword.

Upon meeting his gaze, an intense pain surged through his eyes, causing his eyelids to close uncontrollably, almost bringing tears to his eyes.

This has nothing to do with whether his will is strong or not; it's just a physical, instinctive reaction.

"We pay our respects to Your True Lord!"

The other two Gui Yun Sect disciples were overjoyed and, forgetting to control their spirit shields, bowed deeply in greeting.

They no longer needed to worry about defense, as their own True Lord was still present. Next, it would be time to capture the Rebellious Cultivator and then reward those who had contributed.

Lord True Lord?

Chen Fan was startled upon hearing this. He couldn't understand how selling some low-grade spirit medicine could have alarmed True Lord.

However, he was even more aware that if he were captured and taken back, he might not be able to keep the secret under various interrogation methods.

With this in mind, he steeled his resolve and prepared to sever his own meridians.

However, it seems that such situations are all too common.

A mocking glint flashed in True Lord Hua Jian's eyes as he arrived just in time, and he raised his hand to unleash a burst of true energy.

The true essence first transformed into a Small Sword, which directly broke through Chen Fan's defenses and precisely invaded his body.

It then dispersed into hundreds of strands of Sword Qi, controlling major acupoints and shredding all the Star Energy it encountered along the way.

After that simple strike...

Chen Fan appeared to be almost unharmed; at most, he had only suffered minor cuts from the Sword Qi.

However, he was no longer able to mobilize any power and was practically rendered useless.

He then realized with a start that in front of a True Lord, his life was no longer in his own hands; whether he lived or died was entirely up to the other's whim.

This feeling of helplessness, unable even to commit suicide.

Even someone as strong-willed as Chen Fan couldn't help but feel a sense of despair.

At the same time, a sense of resentment and anger also arose.

From a young age, the other party deprived him of the right to absorb Spiritual Qi and for many years slandered him as a rat to trample on his personality.

He was inexplicably put on Wanted Notice and hunted down simply for selling spirit medicine, and now they won't even grant him a dignified death.

On what grounds?

Why do they have the right to be so superior?

What gives them the right to commit such heinous acts?

Chen Fan only regretted that the sword in his hand was not sharp enough, and that the Star Energy within him was not strong enough.

Otherwise, he would definitely march all the way to the Holy City and ask, "What right do you have?"

Unfortunately, no matter how great the anger and hatred, it ultimately cannot overcome the real difference in their levels of understanding.

Fortunately, the Secret Mark left by Chen Fan came in handy.

Before he was taken away by True Lord Hua Jian.

He successfully lured Xiao Chen to catch up in time. "Wow, you can really run!"

"You've covered over 30,000 li in just a few days! No wonder I couldn't find you around the market."

"Oh my, another friend arrived even faster than me?"

Xiao Chen glanced at the exceptionally prominent True Lord Hua Jian and couldn't help but sigh slightly, "Oh dear, why did you have to come first?"

He recognized the other person at a glance; it was the Nascent Soul Sword Cultivator he had met briefly at Hao Wei Zhai before.

Even after many days, you still exude such sharp brilliance.

More importantly, based on the intelligence Xiao Chen had previously obtained...

He should be True Lord Hua Jian, the envoy sent by the Holy City to the Ze Realm Blessed Land specifically to combat Spirit Thief.

To be honest, putting aside his cultivation level, his background alone is far more troublesome than that of the Gui Yun Sect.

If anything goes wrong, the message will surely reach the Holy City.

Xiao Chen had been working day and night, hoping to find and take Chen Fan away before alerting the local True Lord.

Despite rushing as fast as they could, they were still half a step too late.

And to make matters worse, they ran into someone with the most troublesome background.

You're just someone sent here to coast along, and you'll be going back in a couple of years, so why are you so actively cracking down on Spirit Thief?

Xiao Chen was having a bit of a headache about how to handle this situation.

Although he had the ability to silence them, the problem was that he didn't want to provoke the Holy City.

But if we don't resort to force, how will this situation end?

"Oh, another mouse has come knocking on our door so eagerly."

True Lord Hua Jian was not flustered at all when he saw Xiao Chen arrive. Instead, his eyes lit up. "Good, I knew you guys had something going on!"

There are two main reasons why he suddenly became so bold.

The first reason is that when he received Seven Crane True Monarch last time, he received a protective item from him.

Although the price is high, it's enough to make him fearless against most Rebellious Cultivator, especially in a one-on-one situation.

The second reason was that he was somewhat envious of the situation at Song Shan Blessed Land.

After the Evergreen Sect cracked down on the branch of the Rebellious Immortal Alliance and captured a deeply hidden Fourth-rank Rebellious Cultivator.

They soon received commendation and rewards from the Holy City.

The envoys from Song Shan Blessed Land were also valued and promoted.

This made True Lord Hua Jian, who knew the inside story, extremely envious. He wished he could go back to the day when he was scrambling to be assigned to Song Shan Blessed Land so that he could take his place.

At this critical juncture, he suddenly learned that Rebellious Cultivator activities had also emerged within his own territory.

Moreover, it is very likely related to a hidden Spirit Field.

They were instantly as excited as a toad seeing a swan or a dung beetle seeing a ball of dung!

The hidden Spirit Field likely represents another branch of the Rebellious Immortal Alliance.

If he could also perform meritorious service in a timely manner, wouldn't he also be rewarded?

That's why True Lord Hua Jian was so proactive this time, personally participating in the search while the other True Lord merely sent their subordinates to investigate clues.

We are preparing to follow the trail, play a greater role, and reap greater rewards.

"Mouse?"

Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes upon hearing this. "I advise you to be kinder, and think before you speak."

"I don't really want to see blood today, so that's good news for you."

"If I were you, I would think carefully about why I still chose to come over after seeing you."

Although Xiao Chen had already sensed that the other party's intentions were not good.

However, after considering the potential trouble that alerting the Holy City might bring, he decided to give the other party a chance, thus minimizing trouble for himself as well.

So he bluntly stated, "I'll be frank, I'm protecting this guy today."

"I hope you can give me, Xiao, some face and let's pretend nothing happened."

"I'll take him away directly; you keep this a secret."

"In exchange, or rather, as compensation, I can promise to do you a favor, and even give you two spiritual items."

Trust me, this is the best option for you.

Actually, Xiao Chen wasn't the type of person who liked to ramble on, but he also disliked trouble.

Unfortunately, True Lord Hua Jian didn't appreciate his good intentions at all.

Instead, he wore a mocking expression. "Hmph, a toad yawning—what a boastful tone!"

"Who the hell do you think you are, daring to spout nonsense in front of me?"

"As a rat, instead of hiding obediently in the gutter and trembling with fear, it actually dared to jump out and even threaten me."

"It seems that it has been too long since a purge was launched, to the point that you have become unaware of the might of Heaven."

"Let me be frank, neither of you is leaving today!"

Clearly, the communication failed.

The Sword Intent emanating from True Lord Hua Jian intensified, clearly indicating that he was extremely excited.

They completely disregarded Xiao Chen's advice and warnings.

They've even started considering whether to try capturing them alive next.

This seems a bit difficult, after all, both sides are at the Nascent Soul.

If you engage in a one-on-one battle without using your trump cards, it's indeed not easy to capture the opponent alive.

Thinking of this, True Lord Hua Jian hurriedly activated his Sound Transmission Flying Sword to contact the other True Lord to quickly come and surround and capture him.

He now had only one thought in his mind—to achieve great things today!

"How can someone like you change? Huh?"

Xiao Chen stared at the other party with a cold gaze. "Since you are unwilling to negotiate, then you have no choice but to die!"

Since the other party is determined to go their own way and refuses to accept advice.

Therefore, he would naturally not try to humble himself or compromise.

At worst, it would alarm the Holy City. Xiao Chen was just afraid of trouble; it wasn't that he couldn't afford to offend them.

He decisively activated the Azure Wave Piercing Bone Needle, and six Flying Needle immediately appeared in front of him.

The reason there are three more than before is because they have received new enhancements after breaking through to the minor stage.

Moreover, these six Flying Needle are theoretically more penetrating than the original ones.

Today, let's put this into practice and see how much we've improved.

"Hmph, that's why I call you rats."

While summoning his spiritual shield to defend himself, True Lord Hua Jian still had the mind to mock him. "All you can do is resort to low-down tricks like Flying Needle needles and hidden weapons."

"You probably don't know yet, do you?"

"My Thick Rock Shield is specifically designed to counter your kind of Heretical Path!"

As they spoke, the six Flying Needle struck the spirit shield.

It immediately disintegrated into puddles of Spirit Liquid.

Seeing this, True Lord Hua Jian was completely relieved.

He felt his luck had turned around, as he had unexpectedly encountered a cultivator who had just broken through to the fourth rank and was not even very proficient Rebellious Cultivator Law Technique.

So he kept one hand on the Flying Sword at his waist, but didn't rush to draw it.

At the same time, his words became increasingly arrogant. "Oh dear, why do you have to seek your own death?"

"Now abandon futile resistance, surrender directly, and confess all your accomplices."

"As compensation for your reformation, I can promise to spare your life and even find you a job."

Trust me, this is the best option for you.

Hmm, these words sound familiar?

Xiao Chen was taken aback. Wasn't that what he had just said?

Good grief, are you still not done?

He didn't rush to refute, but merely glanced at the Spirit Liquid tightly adhering to the Thick Rock Shield.

Then, a second Azure Wave Piercing Bone Needle was activated.

This time, the six Flying Needle landed precisely in the exact same spot as before.

It then passed right through the Thick Rock Shield.

Although it looks smaller, it's also faster.

The smile on True Lord Hua Jian's face had just appeared when it froze.