Xu Fan reached out, grasping the void, and assumed a sword-wielding posture!

The spiritual power within him surged like a mighty river, resonating with the spiritual power in the void. Soon, a longsword formed by condensed spiritual power was held in his hand!

Condensing energy into a sword directly signaled to the surrounding people that Xu Fan's cultivation level was formidable.

The few individuals around, seeing Xu Fan's icy gaze, instinctively took a few steps back.

Even with Igarashi's orders, when push came to shove, there was always fear.

"Don't forget the master's orders!"

After a brief stalemate, someone finally spoke up.

Hearing Igarashi's name dispelled their hesitation instantaneously. Their eyes resolute, they charged at Xu Fan!

If they could stall until the stone door behind them closed, they would have fulfilled the master's command!

"Prepare to die!"

In a flash, Igarashi's elite subordinates were upon him!

These guys—Igarashi recruited them from God knows where—were indeed formidable.

Seeing them greet him with lethal moves, Xu Fan's eyes showed no emotion. With his face devoid of expression, he met them with his spiritual sword while carrying Asao Mai!

In the blink of an eye, the two were locked in a fierce battle!

But it was merely a brief skirmish; soon, the two separated.

Bam!

"This..."

Behind Xu Fan, a figure suddenly collapsed, followed immediately by a rush of blood flowing out like a spring.

The surrounding people looked at their companion, who now had several blood-soaked holes on their body, and felt a chill down their spine.

The fight between the two just now didn't even amount to ten moves, yet their companion ended up with so many wounds...

It's hard to imagine the outcome if it were them in that position.

This guy might be on par with the master's cultivation level.

"Next, your opponent is me!"

This encounter already informed everyone of the fate awaiting those who blocked Xu Fan.

They always had a disparity in strength with Xu Fan, not to mention, they had already expended much of their spiritual power to activate the Bronze Cauldron Formation.

This time, it was destined for them to repay the master's kindness with their lives!

Each one of them resolutely blocked Xu Fan's path with their lives.

One after another fell, yet none hesitated for even a moment.

In just a short time, Xu Fan was already covered in blood.

This scene touched Xu Fan deeply.

He had to redefine his view of Igarashi.

After all, these guys were willing to give their lives for Igarashi!

This was enough to prove that Igarashi never mistreated them.

Boom!

Sword light erupted! In the chaotic battle circle, Xu Fan swung his sword with all his might, forcing everyone to retreat.

Looking at these elite henchmen of Igarashi, he said, "I respect you as men. Step aside, and I'll give you a way out."

They were willing to sacrifice their lives for their brothers—isn't this true masculinity?

In this era, there were still plenty of people who valued loyalty and righteousness; Xu Fan was somewhat reluctant to just kill them.

But their obstruction would affect Asao Mai's resurrection.

All he could do was offer them a choice.

Faced with Xu Fan's choice, this group did not make any choice.

They weren't swayed by Xu Fan's show of compassion.

They had long made up their minds, even at the cost of their lives, they wouldn't yield!

"Then I'm sorry."

Seeing their decision, Xu Fan no longer hesitated.

He tightly gripped his spiritual longsword and flashed past them, going on the attack!

Now that the stone door was about to close completely, there was no time for sympathy.

Xu Fan did not hold back any strength!

In an instant, his spiritual longsword transformed into a myriad of radiance!

Screams and freely spraying blood directly turned the plaza into an Asura field!

Bam! Bam! Bam!

One figure after another fell at Xu Fan's feet, not slowing his slaughter one bit!

In no time at all, the plaza had only one of Igarashi's trusted aides left standing.

His condition wasn't good, hanging low, covered with blood, seemingly about to fall at any moment.

But in that candle-like state, he still blocked Xu Fan's way.

How loyal were these guys?

Seeing him, Xu Fan couldn't help but remember his brothers.

They were also like these people...

He had to become stronger, otherwise one day his brothers would end up in this same state because of him.

There wasn't time for Xu Fan to hesitate; in a flash, he dashed forward, chopping the opponent unconscious with a hand blade!

At this point, he couldn't bear to continue the slaughter.

After all, they were men of loyalty and righteousness.

Now, no one else blocked his path and with the stone door about to close completely, Xu Fan summoned his energy and rushed toward the entrance!

Quickly, Xu Fan reached the door. Sliding forward, he rolled onto the ground with Asao Mai.

The two held tightly together, rolling through the stone door at the last moment.

Bam!

Entering the Underground Palace Tomb, the stone door sealed shut within seconds.

With a bang, it isolated the tomb completely from the outside world.

Xu Fan held Asao Mai, lying on the ground, unable to stop panting.

After a while, he recovered from the fatigue of the fierce battle.

"Don't worry, I will not let you die just like that."

Within his arms, Asao Mai's body was completely devoid of warmth.

Holding her, Xu Fan couldn't help but feel a bit sad.

With utmost seriousness, he made a promise.

This was a promise to Asao Mai, and also to himself.

Without daring to delay too much, Xu Fan stood up holding Asao Mai.

Turning back to look at the stone door, he saw it was completely sealed, impossible to open with human strength.

In a short time, it was impossible to find the mechanism to break open the stone door.

There might even be no mechanism inside the door to open it.

Those who entered couldn't leave!

But Xu Fan couldn't bother with this now.

Having entered, he had to find the spiritual medicine capable of bringing the dead back to life!

As for how to leave when the time comes, that's a problem for then.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Fan carried Asao Mai and looked into the depths of the tomb.

The earlier entanglement with Igarashi's trusted aides had already delayed him significantly; now he must catch up with Igarashi.

Xu Fan's pupils flashed golden, searching for Igarashi's traces...

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