In the forest, killing intent rose once more.
Two of the Men in Black slowly circled around, preparing to bypass Long Yuan and kill Di Fan directly.
"Is there really no room for negotiation?" Long Yuan, still somewhat immature, tried to persuade them one last time.
But the Men in Black would not change their minds because of a few words from Long Yuan.
They had to kill Di Fan today and complete the task the Emperor had assigned them.
"Kill!" the leading Man in Black said coldly.
The two Men in Black who had moved to the side drew their swords at the same time and stabbed at Di Fan!
"Get behind me!"
Long Yuan roared and summoned a sturdy greatshield into his hand.
He protected Di Fan behind him, swung the shield to block the two vicious strikes, and retreated rapidly.
The numbness spreading through his arms secretly alarmed Long Yuan.
These Men in Black were far too strong!
"Third, restrain Long Yuan," the leading Man in Black ordered. "Ignore him. Just kill His Highness Di Fan."
The Man in Black known as Third nodded heavily. He flung out a whip over thirty feet long, wrapping it precisely around Long Yuan's wrist.
"Get over here."
Third yanked hard, then revealed a stunned expression.
That pull had actually failed to move Long Yuan?
"Didn't you eat?" the leader of the Men in Black said coldly.
Third's face darkened. The muscles in his arm bulged as he shouted, "Get the hell over here!"
Whoosh!
This time, Third used every ounce of strength he had.
In terms of raw strength, Long Yuan was ultimately no match for a level 40 powerhouse and was dragged flying through the air.
While airborne, Long Yuan drew his wooden saber and slashed it down at