The murder intent grows stronger.

Everyone's eyes turned crimson, as if blood was about to gush out, hideously terrifying, shocking to behold.

This is not the Sumeru Continent; this is the Five Elements Realm!

A place where people from the Sumeru Continent are seen as ants, a place that looks down on any being from the Sumeru Continent.

No matter how powerful one is in the Sumeru Continent, in the eyes of people in the Five Elements Realm.

They're just ants.

A powerless ant that can only submit to fate, unable to control life and death!

Lin Fan is just such an ant surrounded by them, about to be crushed into dust.

"Kid, you've gone too far. How dare you bully Miss Lan; if you don't die, justice won't be served."

"An ant, do you still wish to turn into a dragon?!"

"An overconfident fellow, just because you dominate the Sumeru Continent, do you really think you're invincible in the world?"

"Even if you reign in the realm of ants, you're still just an ant."

"This is what you deserve!"

"Avenge Miss Lan!"

The mercenaries laughed wildly; such a chance to rise in rank and fortune, they wouldn't miss it for the world.

This is a chance that takes years to wait for.

Because it's rare for anyone to dare offend the Water Clan, and now Lin Fan has presented himself, truly running into them by chance.

An enormous stroke of luck!

How many people toil their whole lives without encountering such an excellent opportunity.

Now the opportunity lies right before them, making their blood boil with excitement!

Everyone's face flushed with excitement, ready to move, eager to give it a try.

The little maid, seeing Lin Fan surrounded, hurriedly ran over, one hand on her hip, the other pointing at Lin Fan.

"Scoundrel! Now you know you're wrong, huh?! What is Miss' status, and what is yours?! Dreaming of eating swan meat, pure delusion! You dared to humiliate Miss earlier, now you're going to lose your head!"

"What are you all standing around for, hurry up and act!"

With Lan Yunwei backing her up, the little maid arrogantly ordered the mercenaries around.

If it weren't for the prospect of status and reward, they wouldn't bother with this little girl.

But out of respect for the Lan Family, mainly for the sake of rising rank and wealth.

"Kid, you brought this on yourself!"

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Dozens of mercenaries leaped up, their wolf fang clubs, choppers, silver swords, long spears, double hooks...all slashing towards Lin Fan.

In an instant!

Murderous aura was rampant; the entire void was filled with terrifying might.

These mercenaries were all at the half-step Lower Heavenly Venerate cultivation realm, far beyond Lin Fan, who was a Ninth Rank Saint Emperor.

Moreover.

Acting all at once, the entire void was instantly filled with endless spiritual power, seemingly unable to bear it and about to explode.

The void trembled!

Violently trembled!

Lin Fan could even feel the air around him tearing apart, a gale from hell blowing in!

Lan Yunwei's eyes flickered, her pupils shaking.

She never expected these mercenaries to really act in unison, and their strikes were extremely ruthless, aiming directly at Lin Fan's life.

At that moment.

She unexpectedly felt a bit of regret for having ordered Lin Fan to be killed.

For some reason, her heart felt a small sense of loss and sadness.

It seemed as if she was unwilling to see Lin Fan killed.

She stared blankly, sensing the terrifying might spreading in the sky, her heart pounding violently as if it was going to leap out of her throat, so tense that her palms were sweating.

Lan Yunwei opened her mouth, as if to tell everyone to stop.

However.

She closed her mouth again.

How could she, the distinguished young lady of the Water Clan, plead for such an ant, it was simply a joke.

If she spoke, she feared becoming the laughingstock of others. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Besides.

Why should she let this kid go; the way he humiliated her just now means he deserves to die a hundred times over!

She took a deep breath, cursing inwardly angrily, trying to change her mind.

But she couldn't help but worry for Lin Fan.

Unconciously thinking, what if he really dies...

Zhu Qilue was also startled, seeing so many half-step Lower Heavenly Venerates acting together, this scene was quite spectacular, something he'd never seen before.

The air seemed compressed, instantly creating a suffocating feeling.

He certainly dared not assist, fearing those mercenaries might make errors from busying themselves, injuring him too, which would be a great loss.

Lin Fan might not win, but he ought to be able to escape.

He muttered inwardly, quickly stepping back, afraid to get involved.

Mu Feichen coldly smiled, showing a satisfied expression, and said loudly: "To all mercenaries, whoever captures Lin Fan today, this Young Master will greatly reward! Direct promotion to Chief of the Escort of the Biao Bureau, enjoying wealth and glory henceforth! The premise is that Lin Fan must be killed completely, not a single breath left!"

He suddenly upped the stakes, making the mercenaries even more excited, their blood surging!

Lan Yunwei heard and immediately felt displeased.

Her heart didn't want Lin Fan dead, but Mu Feichen's raised stakes incited everyone more, wouldn't they strike even harder!

Yet she couldn't say much, after all, Mu Feichen was speaking for her.

She had no choice but to glare fiercely at Mu Feichen, feeling quite displeased.

Lan Yunwei's mindset now equated Lin Fan as her private belonging. She could handle him at her discretion, but ultimately, he was hers; others had no right to decide Lin Fan's fate, nor had the qualification to end his life!

Even if he should die, it should only be at her own hands!

"Miss, there's no need to be nervous."

Just as Lan Yunwei was glaring at Mu Feichen, the little maid spoke cheerfully to her.

Lan Yunwei froze, quickly reeling in the angry look, afraid the little maid would notice anything.

But the little maid clearly mistook Lan Yunwei's anger for nervousness.

"Miss, this scoundrel is definitely doomed this time, with so many half-step Lower Heavenly Venerates striking, he is bound to be pulverized. He's just a Ninth Rank Saint Emperor, daring to disrespect you is pure suicidal. His fate was decided the moment he acted, and it must be death!"

"People like him just need tidying up and discipline. Mostly because he hadn't met a fierce figure before, really thought himself invincible, untouchable. But this time he stumbled upon you, Miss, you're doing a public service by eliminating him!"

The maid said, chuckling, haughtily watching Lin Fan's direction, waiting for him to be obliterated.

Yet.

Lan Yunwei's expression grew more serious, her brows furrowed tightly, her face grave.

Lin Fan is about to die, yet she couldn't feel happy.

Recalling Lin Fan's carefree demeanor earlier, then thinking about him saving her from falling.

This guy, his true nature shouldn't be bad.

"Will he...really die?"

"Miss, rest assured, he's about ninety percent doomed! Even if he miraculously dodges the mercenaries' strikes, there's still Mu Feichen, Young Master Mu, ready to act; Lin Fan definitely wouldn't survive a single breath!"

Mu Feichen felt quite pleased upon hearing his name mentioned by the little maid in front of Lan Yunwei.

Of course!

What is my cultivation, and what is Lin Fan's?!

If I act against Lin Fan, it'd be like using an ox-cleaver to kill a chicken, complete waste!

Moreover, if I act, I'd likely be laughed at.

The Biao Bureau's Young Master, killing an ant, such talk spreading wouldn't appear impressive, rather it seemed a bit foolish.

So.

He hadn't acted.

But upon hearing his name, he turned around.

"If the young lady needs, Mu is willing to act at any time, suppress this beast, easing the young lady's hatred!"