The Brazen Fear the Reckless, the Reckless Fear the Death-Defying

What did the other side fear?

It definitely was not him!

Then it could only be the five elders.

Since that was the case, what was wrong with being more arrogant?!

Lin Fan had understood a principle since childhood: if you were submissive and timid, everyone would bully you. But if you stood firm, then as long as you could not kill them, you fought them to the death...

Then few people would dare bully you!

When the other side could not kill you without paying a price, the weak feared the strong, the strong feared the brazen, the brazen feared the reckless, and the reckless feared the death-defying!

Lin Fan had also understood another principle since childhood—the richer someone was, the more they treasured their life.

Why did wealthy people usually seem so refined and courteous even toward ordinary people? Because they were afraid of dying!

I'm fucking rich enough that I couldn't spend it all in several lifetimes. Why would I pick a fight with some ordinary person, or even a beggar? What if you suddenly go crazy and kill me, or bite me? Wouldn't that be a loss for me?

On the Immortal Martial Continent, money was not the sole measure of everything, but it could represent many things.

For example, right now, they feared the five elders of the Moon Embracing Sect.

If he did not act tougher now, then later on, everyone would probably dare step all over him and the Moon Embracing Sect.

Therefore...

Just fucking do it. Who was afraid of who?!

Lin Fan knew it as clearly as a mirror.

But to the other three sects, and even Wu Xingyun, his actions and behavior looked like he was "going crazy"!

"You dare?!"

"Are you courting death?!"

"Does the insignificant Moon Embracing Sect wish to be wiped out today?!"

The elders of the three sects glared with Furious Eyes. Their auras erupted one after another, creating an overwhelming display.

Their words were even more vicious, brimming with threats.

Wu Xingyun's mouth twitched.

As expected...

She privately thought that the Sect Master was too young and acting on impulse.

A Sect Master who protected his own was naturally beloved by the disciples, but at a time like this, circumstances were stronger than people. Would it not be better to keep a low profile?

Her mind was in turmoil, but she could not possibly drag her own side down at such a moment. She could only grit her teeth and step forward, facing all the Cave Heaven Realm elders from the other side head-on.

Fortunately, First Elder Su Xinghai, Third Elder Li Changshou, Fourth Elder Chen Erzhu, and Fifth Elder Duan Qingyao had all arrived. They moved in from the sides, supporting one another with Wu Xingyun. Their terrifying auras surged like crashing waves, suppressing the other side...

The elders of the three sects changed expression, yet they did not yield.

"Good. Very good indeed!"

"Your Moon Embracing Sect truly has a death wish. Do not think that because you old geezers are stronger than us, you can do whatever you want. You have already sent out your entire force, but how many people have our three sects dispatched?"

"If you want to die, then go ahead and make a move. Let us see whether your Moon Embracing Sect can possibly come to a good end!"

The five elders remained expressionless, but inwardly, their scalps tingled.

Or rather, the elders on both sides were riding a tiger and unable to dismount.

They feared one another!

Elders such as Su Xinghai knew they were stronger, and they knew the three sects feared their side's top-tier Combat Power. Yet they also knew perfectly well that the overall strength of any one of the three sects surpassed that of the Moon Embracing Sect.

If a fight broke out, the three sects might pay a heavy price, but the Moon Embracing Sect would definitely perish.

Yet the elders of the three sects were even more panicked right now.

Yes, each of the three sects was far stronger than the Moon Embracing Sect, but they had brought too few people! It was not as if they had deployed their entire sect, along with all their treasures.

So if a battle truly began now...

The ones who would die would definitely be the people from the three sects, including themselves!

Who the fuck wanted to die?

Especially Elder Wu of the Peach Blossom Sect. This old lady cultivated for an entire lifetime and finally broke through to the Cave Heaven Realm to become an elder. I haven't even had the chance to enjoy myself yet. Am I really going to die here?

Or rather, was it worth using their lives to send off the Moon Embracing Sect?

They had practically begun considering backing down.

But they had no choice!

What the fuck was their mission here?!

So many newly recruited disciples were standing behind them, their eyes shining as they watched eagerly, expecting them to show off and display the sect's might. If they admitted defeat now, what would that look like?

They were conflicted!

They felt awful!

What were they supposed to do?!

The elders on both sides stared each other down.

The elders of the three sects hated Lin Fan to the core.

"That little bastard knows neither heaven nor earth. With just a few words, he has pushed things to this point. We are already riding a tiger and unable to dismount. What should we do?"

"That bastard—if I get the chance, I will skin him, pull out his tendons, refine his soul, and light a heavenly lantern with it!"

"Stop cursing him. We must immediately decide what to do. What exactly should our three sects do?"

"..."

The elders of the three sects communicated through divine sense, all of them feeling utterly miserable.

Even the Golden Eagle Sect elders, who usually acted so domineeringly, could no longer keep it up.

They were domineering, but the Moon Embracing Sect was fucking reckless—no, they were even death-defying!

The disciples of both sides were all watching in anticipation. They did not understand much, but all hoped their own elders would display their Divine Might.

Only Xiao Ling'er wore a solemn expression, ready to act at any moment.

Whenever she occasionally looked at Lin Fan's back, her eyes were filled with gentleness and admiration.

For the sake of two Outer Sect Disciples, he was even willing to fall out with the three sects!

With such a Sect Master, how could the Moon Embracing Sect fail to win people's loyalty?

As for Fang Kun and Zuo Qingqing, they had already been frightened senseless.

They were caught in a dilemma.

They wanted to obey orders and go slap those Golden Eagle Sect disciples twice, but they were also worried that it would cause further trouble...

Lin Fan merely snorted coldly. "What are you standing around for? Are you no longer listening to your Sect Master's orders?!"

He forcefully made the two step forward and strike back.

Though the sect rules clearly stated that they were not to provoke enemies they could not eliminate completely, and that they even had to endure it when others came knocking, that depended on the situation.

Besides, the grudge had already been formed. It was not something they could simply endure away.

Furthermore, those three sects... it was obvious at a glance that they had no prospects.

Otherwise, they would not be so timid and indecisive. If they had even the slightest bit of backing, they would not be acting like this! Since that's the case, what the hell am I afraid of?

In front of you, the Moon Embracing Sect is a reckless fool. Just watch and see whether I hit you!

Under Lin Fan's scolding, the two naturally found their backbone again and strode forward.

The Golden Eagle Sect elder was alarmed and roared, "You dare!"

But with the situation already at an impasse, he did not dare wager his own life on the Moon Embracing Sect's reckless fools not making a move. He could only rebuke them, "You were the ones in the wrong to begin with! You planted the cause first, and we came here to settle karma and demand an explanation!"

"Yet you dare let your disciples attack?!"

"And why wouldn't I dare?!"

Lin Fan snorted coldly. "If you came to demand an explanation, then you should have explained yourselves before taking action. Yet when you came to the gates of my Moon Embracing Sect, you attacked my disciples without a word. How can this matter possibly be let go?"

"You want an explanation? I will give you the opportunity, but only after they have reclaimed justice for themselves."

"If you refuse to accept it, then go ahead and make a move. Let us see whether my Moon Embracing Sect has the nerve to bury you here!"

The Golden Eagle Sect elder trembled with rage.

Fang Kun and Zuo Qingqing, however, finally understood completely.

That was right, if you wanted an explanation, then ask for one.

Why were you beating us?

Slap! Slap!!!

The two struck out with pent-up resentment. The slaps rang out loud and clear, carrying far into the distance.

The Golden Eagle Sect disciple was immediately slapped until stars danced before his eyes. Blood seeped from his mouth and nose, and even his teeth had loosened.

"How outrageous!"

He burned with fury and wanted to attack, but when he saw that his own elder had not said a word, he instantly lost his nerve.

He was no newcomer. He naturally knew how his elder usually behaved. If the elder was tacitly allowing this now, what else needed to be said?