Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 128: The Four Grandmasters Join Forces

Chapter 128: Chapter 128: The Four Grandmasters Join Forces

Outside the Cold Cave.

Lu Qiuyang asked Lin Hu to start a fire for warmth.

At this moment, the sound of dense footsteps arose.

He frowned and quickly turned around, seeing a large group of martial artists approaching.

Lu Qinghuan and the three of them all changed their expressions and quickly moved behind Lu Qiuyang.

Upon recognizing the three leading the group, Lu Qiuyang’s face darkened, "Qi Rufeng, Chu Batian, Wu Xing! Why have you three come here!"

Qi Rufeng, with his elegant demeanor, stepped forward and cupped his fists to Lu Qiuyang, "We are here to seek revenge against Chen Fan!"

"Seek revenge? Since when did Chen Fan become your enemy?" asked Lu Qiuyang.

Chu Batian, the burly man with a full beard, spoke, "He stole our treasure!"

Lu Qiuyang’s expression shifted as he understood what was going on.

Wu Xing, thin but with a sharp look in his eyes, said, "This matter is a grudge between our three great families and Chen Fan, and we hope that Patriarch Lu will not interfere later."

They had already learned from Dong Jian that the treasure inside the cave belonged solely to Chen Fan, so all they needed to do was insist they were after Chen Fan. Whether or not the Lu Family would interfere, the rationale was on their side.

Lu Qiuyang’s expression turned icy, "Who told you about this place?"

None of the three men led by Qi Rufeng spoke.

They had promised Dong Jian to never betray him.

At that moment, a delicate voice chimed in, "Of course, it was your most beloved disciple!"

Everyone turned their heads.

Tang Chuchu and Elder Yun, accompanied by Dong Jian, walked up.

The trio led by Qi Rufeng looked surprised.

"Dong Jian! You bastard!" Lu Qinghuan roared in anger.

Lu Qiuyang’s face sank to the abyss, "Dong Jian, what is your intention?"

Knowing that it was useless to prevaricate, Dong Jian simply shouted defiantly, "You knew of my feelings for Qinghuan, yet you brought that Chen Fan to take her away. You even had them sleep in the same room. Yesterday, you defended Chen Fan in every instance, completely forgetting that I was once your most prized disciple!"

"So, I want revenge against Chen Fan, I want to make sure he dies a terrible death!"

Lu Qiuyang took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and nearly fainted from rage.

Lu Qinghuan looked distressed and shouted, "You’re just a lunatic! Even without Chen Fan, I would never take a fancy to you!"

Qi Rufeng glanced at Elder Yun and Tang Chuchu, then seemingly realizing something, asked, "May I ask if you two are from the Binhai Tang Family?"

Tang Chuchu with a look of pride, "Indeed!"

Qi Rufeng asked, "And what brings you here?"

Tang Chuchu replied, "We also have a score to settle with Chen Fan."

Elder Yun stepped forward and said to Qi Rufeng and his companions, "Gentlemen, the object in Chen Fan’s possession is of utmost importance to the Tang Family. How about we join forces? Once we kill Chen Fan and seize the treasure, our four families can share it equally, what do you say?"

Qi Rufeng and his companions exchanged uncertain looks.

Elder Yun added, "Chen Fan has the backing of the Lu Family. If you move against him, the Lu Family will surely give you trouble. But if the Tang Family is involved, even the elder patriarch of the Lu Family will have to weigh his options before acting against you."

The eyes of Qi Rufeng and his companions lit up, as the Tang Family was clearly offering to be their shield.

The three exchanged glances, all giving a slight nod.

Qi Rufeng then cupped his fists toward Elder Yun, "Since the Tang Family also has a grievance with this Chen Fan, let us join hands to slay this villain!"

Lu Qinghuan, filled with rage, shouted, "You shameless bunch, when did Chen Fan ever become your enemy!"

Tang Chuchu sneered, "He stole a five-hundred-year-old Blood Ganoderma from me, just that alone is enough!"

Elder Yun looked toward Lu Qiuyang, "Patriarch Lu, are you still planning to interfere in this matter?"

Lu Qiuyang sighed, "This is a grudge between you and Chen Fan. The Lu Family can’t manage it."

Lu Qinghuan’s face was filled with urgency, "Dad!"

Lu Qiuyang gave her a look, whispering, "If we were to clash head-on with the four of them united at the Grandmaster Realm, we would simply be seeking death. Our only option now is to wait for Chen Fan to come out. Then I will step forward to block the four of them, buying Chen Fan an opportunity to escape. With Chen Fan’s strength, as long as he gets away, there shouldn’t be a big problem."

Lu Qinghuan could only nod in agreement.

Her face filled with hatred, she glared at Dong Jian, "Dong Jian, get over here!"

Dong Jian’s face was a picture of panic, unsure of what to do.

Tang Chuchu smiled as she looked at Dong Jian, "If you come over now, Patriarch Lu will probably kill you. However, if you kneel before me, kowtow and swear to be my loyal dog, I will ask Elder Yun to spare your life. How about it?"

Dong Jian’s face showed his inner conflict. After a struggle within himself, he clenched his teeth and knelt before Tang Chuchu, "Miss Tang, from today onwards, I break away from the Lu Family and am willing to be your loyal dog!"

Tang Chuchu laughed in triumph. She looked at Lu Qinghuan, "See that? Your admirer is more than willing to be my loyal dog. What are you feeling right now?"

Lu Qinghuan clenched her teeth, her fists tightly balled.

Lu Qiuyang tugged at Lu Qinghuan, "Don’t bother with it now. When the opportunity arises, I will deal with this traitor."

The atmosphere outside the Cold Cave grew tense.

In the blink of an eye, it was already three o’clock in the afternoon.

Tang Chuchu, growing impatient, paced back and forth at the entrance of the cave, "Could Chen Fan have died inside? Why has it taken him so long to come out?"

No sooner had she finished her sentence than an intense surge of power erupted from within the Cold Cave.

Wave after wave, it was overwhelmingly strong.

Tang Chuchu, who was standing closest to the entrance, was instantly knocked to the ground.

Everyone present was immediately on alert, their expressions wary.

Elder Yun walked over to help Tang Chuchu up.

Tang Chuchu’s face showed confusion, "What... What’s happening?"

Elder Yun gazed intently at the Cold Cave, "It’s very likely an omen signaling the emergence of a treasure."

Qi Rufeng and the others were all wearing faces of excitement.

"Such a terrifying omen, doesn’t this indicate that the treasure inside must truly be a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasure?" Qi Rufeng spoke up.

Elder Yun nodded, "Indeed, it’s a strong possibility. It looks like this young man Chen Fan has indeed brought us quite the surprise."

Tang Chuchu dusted off her clothes, her expression excited, "This is my first time seeing a Heaven and Earth phenomenon accompanying the emergence of a treasure. I used to think these were just rumors."

Elder Yun spoke up, "Miss, you should stay back a bit. This phenomenon signifies that Chen Fan might come out soon. We are going to act swiftly to avoid accidentally wounding you."

Tang Chuchu nodded and quickly ran over to the side where people from the three major families were gathered.

Qi Rufeng looked at Chu Batian and Wu Xing, "Gentlemen, let’s start preparing. Although Chen Fan is only in his twenties, he is a true Grandmaster Realm expert. As soon as he appears, we aim to kill him with a single strike!"

Chu Batian and Wu Xing both nodded.

Chu Batian chuckled, "Don’t worry, the four of us Grandmasters joining forces against him won’t give him a chance to counterattack."

Meanwhile, at the end of the cave, Chen Fan, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes. His pupils, black as ink, seemed to hold a sea of stars within them.

Waves of power rippled from his seated position, eliminating all the black impurities that had surfaced on his skin, leaving it completely clean.

Foundation Establishment Initial Stage!