Blade flashes and sword shadows.
The mbers of the Su Family had never dreamt that, in their lifetis, they would witness a battle of this magnitude.
Sword Qi crisscrossed, and the earthy yellow broadsword was soon cleanly cleaved in two.
Elder Si’s expression began to turn grave, "What is this technique? Your strength is clearly only at the Grandmaster Realm, so how can you wield Divine Skills of the Transformation Realm?"
Chen Fan dared not slack off, "This is my Magic Artifact!"
No sooner had he spoken than eight sword shadows flew out from the Thundercloud Sword, each embedding itself into one of the eight positions within the courtyard.
The Nine Extre Sword Formation!
Elder Si was terrifyingly powerful, and Chen Fan had to reveal all his cards to stand a chance of battling him.
"A Magic Artifact? What kind of freak is this kid, since when did Cultivators’ Magic Artifacts beco so powerful!"
Felling the murderous intent of the Nine Extre Sword Formation, Elder Si dared not hold back any longer, materializing two long blades from his Inner Strength and charging toward Chen Fan.
In an instant, countless beams of Sword Qi appeared in the Sword Array, enveloping Elder Si.
As they clashed, beams of Sword Qi and Blade Gang would occasionally fly out, striking the walls and leaving deep indentations.
Chen Fan’s forehead was covered in cold sweat. Elder Si was imnsely powerful, and without the Thundercloud Sword, he likely would have already lost.
The Nine Extre Sword Formation was quickly depleting his Spiritual Power. If he did not defeat Elder Si before it was all exhausted, it would be his loss.
After a long ti, the last bit of Spiritual Power within Chen Fan was spent, and the Nine Extre Sword Formation dissipated due to the insufficiency of Spiritual Power. The Thundercloud Sword turned back into a small wooden sword and returned to Chen Fan’s waist.
Chen Fan was drenched in sweat and devoid of all strength.
Although Elder Si was in a disheveled state, his condition was far better than Chen Fan’s.
He rushed up to Chen Fan, placing the blade on Chen Fan’s neck, "Kid, you’ve made lose face today!"
Chen Fan didn’t pay any attention to him, instead turning to look at Mu Tianxiong, "Spare Qingyan. She just wants a life of her own!"
The look on Mu Tianxiong’s face was cold, "Si, kill him!"
Su Qingyan watched Chen Fan in this state with a heart full of pain.
She knew all too well how ruthlessly Mu Tianxiong would act. If Chen Fan continued to resist, he might indeed be killed by Si.
She bit her lip, rushed to Mu Tianxiong, and knelt down, "Grandfather, spare Chen Fan, and I will return to the Capital with you!"
Chen Fan paled, "Qingyan!"
The Su Family sighed continuously.
Mu Tianxiong’s face remained expressionless, "Si, do it!"
Chen Fan felt a surge of despair. Facing Si, he was acutely aware that his life could be taken at any mont.
He cursed his own weakness for not even having the ability to protect Su Qingyan.
"If I could break through to the Foundation Establishnt Realm, maybe I could defeat this Elder Si," Chen Fan thought quietly to himself before he let out a bitter laugh. "Too bad there’s no chance now."
"Grandfather!" Su Qingyan cried torrents of tears, "I beg you, please."
Mu Tianxiong remained unmoved.
Elder Si watched Chen Fan for a long ti and finally exhaled a long sigh. The blade in his hand dissipated on its own.
He patted Chen Fan on the shoulder, "Kid, you’re quite impressive. Among the young generation I’ve seen, you’re one of the best."
Then he turned and walked to Mu Tianxiong, kneeling on one knee, "Old Master, Si begs for rcy on behalf of Chen Fan, I ask the Old Master to give him a chance!"
Chen Fan was stunned.
He had never expected this Elder Si to plead on his behalf.
Su Qingyan was also startled before gratefully glancing at Elder Si and once again pleading with Mu Tianxiong, "Grandfather, as long as you spare Chen Fan, I will listen to you in everything!"
Old Mr. Su also stepped forward, bowing his hands, "My dear friend, please give Chen Fan a chance!"
Su Zhenyun, Jian Wanrong, and the mbers of the Su Family, all stepped forward to plead on his behalf.
Mu Tianxiong was silent for a long ti but finally relented, "One year."
"I’ll give you one year. During this year, I won’t arrange a marriage for her. If you truly grow to a point that impresses , co to the Capital. If you are qualified at that ti, I will let Qingyan go with you."
"But you must understand, Si only used eighty percent of his power when fighting you. You are still far from gaining my approval. You will realize just how difficult this will be, and you only have one year."
Chen Fan was stunned; he had not expected that Elder Si hadn’t fought with his full strength against him.
But his expression quickly beca firm as he bowed to Mu Tianxiong, "I will not let you down!"
Elder Si may have been formidable, but he had spent his entire life reaching this realm.
And he, a cultivator, had reached his current level in just three months since embarking on the path of cultivation.
One year was enough for him!
The mbers of the Su Family all breathed a sigh of relief.
This was the best outco they could have hoped for.
Su Qingyan stood up from the ground and wiped away her tears, bowing to Mu Tianxiong, "Grandfather, thank you."
She hesitated before tentatively asking, "Grandfather, can we... depart for the Capital tomorrow instead?"
Mu Tianxiong turned and began walking outside, "Tomorrow afternoon at three, I’ll co to pick you up."
Elder Si hurried to follow him.
Once the two were outside the Su Family’s old residence, Mu Tianxiong sighed.
Elder Si said, "This Chen Fan is a Pride of Heaven, surpassing any peerless genius in the Capital. The old master might as well take a gamble."
A hint of desolation appeared on Mu Tianxiong’s face, "Gamble what? That he can overco that colossal entity behind us within a year? Si, you’re too naive."
A look of helplessness also appeared on Elder Si’s face, "But Chen Fan is worthy of the young lady."
Mu Tianxiong chuckled, "Worthy or not, do you think God will let a miracle happen for him? One year is already the greatest pressure I can bear!"
He then walked into the night.
Elder Si turned to look back at the Su Family’s old house and murmured to himself, "What if."
...
In the courtyard.
After Mu Tianxiong and Elder Si left, everyone felt considerably more relaxed.
Old Mr. Su looked at the ss in the courtyard, smiling wryly, "A fine birthday feast turned out like this."
Su Qingyan walked up to Chen Fan, her concern evident, "How are you? Elder Si didn’t hurt you, did he?"
Chen Fan shook his head, offering a wry smile, "Qingyan, I’ve only now realized how weak I truly am. I couldn’t gain your grandfather’s approval; I’m sorry."
Su Qingyan laughed while tears ran down her face, "Silly, you’ve done your best, and didn’t you win yourself a year? I believe that in one year, you will definitely amaze everyone!"
Chen Fan nodded earnestly.
Then he rembered that today was the deadline to return Qingyan’s life essence and, after a mont’s hesitation, he mustered up the courage to say, "Qingyan, tonight... co to my place?"
Su Qingyan was startled, her cheeks flushing with a hint of red before she shyly nodded her head.
"Okay."
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