Even Yue Liu was not the only one affected. The middle-aged woman and Venerable Mo Yang both twitched at the corners of their mouths. The latter opened his eyes and looked at Mo Fan, completely unprepared for the young man’s words to be so sharp.
The surrounding cultivators from the Sun Moon Holy Sect could not help but struggle to contain their laughter. They wanted to laugh, yet they worried about offending Elder Fei.
“Mo Fan, you are going too far!”
Elder Fei flew into a great rage upon hearing this. His old face flushed red with anger as he shouted, “This elder was merely trying to grant your disciple a great opportunity. Not only do you fail to appreciate it, but you even insult this elder!”
“So what if I insult you?”
“You old thing, you are already one foot in the grave, yet you still have the shameless audacity to talk about dual cultivation. At your age, I reckon it’s questionable whether that certain thing of yours can even rise!”
Mo Fan snorted coldly, directly tearing off all pretence of civility.
Although this Elder Fei was also at the Core Formation stage, he was only at the early Core Formation level. Naturally, Mo Fan felt no fear.
Having just boarded the ship, pinching a soft persimmon like this would also serve to deter the others.
“Mo Fan!”
“This old man calls you junior brother only to give face to Protector Mo Yang. Do you truly think this old man fears you?!”
Elder Fei was furious. He stepped forward, and his aura suddenly surged violently.
“Oh? Getting worked up, are we?”
“Come on then. This seat will let you witness the might of the Sun Heaven Scripture!”
Mo Fan grinned fiercely, showing no fear. He stood up directly. The heavenly sun mark appeared on his forehead, and behind him, a blinding great sun suddenly manifested.
Seeing Mo Fan activate the Sun Heaven Scripture, Elder Fei gritted his teeth. Suddenly, he dispersed his aura, snorted coldly, flicked his sleeve, and walked away.
“Old fool, if you lack the strength, don’t pretend to be impressive in front of this father!”
“Otherwise, if your pretence fails and you get slapped in the face instead, it will be most unsightly!”
Mo Fan sneered. Since Elder Fei had chosen to turtle up, Mo Fan naturally knew when to stop.
“Great… Master, why did that old thing not dare to fight you?” Xiao Huang’s eyes lit up at the sight. He could not help but ask.
“You think that old thing did not want to?”
“Only in the face of the Sun Heaven Scripture would his techniques be suppressed utterly. Do not forget that the Sun Heaven Scripture is one of the three great methods of the Sun Moon Holy Sect, and only core disciples and protectors are allowed to cultivate it!”
Mo Fan immediately transmitted his voice in reply. This information naturally came from Yue Chan’s memories.
“However, you two must be careful from now on, especially Yu Nian. It is best not to stray more than a few metres from my side. That old fellow probably has not given up yet!
“And do not forget that this Sun Moon Holy Sect is a demonic sect. There are no kind people within. From now on, you must pay extra attention to your words and actions.”
Mo Fan transmitted a warning. Although Elder Fei was a shrinking turtle, as the saying goes, the dog that bites does not bark. From another perspective, this Elder Fei could be considered adaptable.
Therefore, Mo Fan had to guard against this old dog.
However, after this conflict, the cultivators on the ship all understood that Mo Fan was not someone to be trifled with, which reduced some unnecessary troubles.
It was not until two days later that several large ships suddenly appeared on the sea surface, instantly putting all the cultivators on high alert.
The reason was simple. On those large ships flew enormous flags bearing the character “Su”!
The Su family from Three Saints Island had arrived!
“Damn it. A whole month has already passed. How do these fellows know of our existence?”
The middle-aged female cultivator could not help but speak, her face somewhat grim.
Almost the instant she said these words, everyone on the ship subconsciously turned their gazes towards Mo Fan and the other two.
Seeing this, Mo Fan felt a sense of foreboding in his heart. His eyes swept over the crowd one by one, finally locking onto Elder Fei.
Before Mo Fan could speak, the old fellow preemptively accused, “Well done, Mo Fan. So you are a spy for the Su family!”
“What, jumping at shadows like a cornered dog?”
Mo Fan snorted coldly and said faintly, “I cultivate the Sun Heaven Scripture, one of the three great methods of the Holy Sect. What benefit would I gain from betraying the Holy Sect?
“Or do you think the Su family can offer me more resources than the Holy Sect?
“On the contrary, you old thing. Everyone else has said nothing yet, but you immediately point the spear at me.
“Are you trying to stir up internal conflict at this moment?
“Or are you feeling guilty as a thief, thus jumping at shadows?”
As soon as Mo Fan spoke these words, the eyes of Venerable Mo Yang, Yue Liu, and the other two Core Formation cultivators flashed.
“You… you must not spout nonsense!”
“This elder is a venerable elder of the Holy Sect. I have served diligently for over three hundred years. How could I possibly betray the Holy Sect?!”
Mo Fan’s words immediately flustered Elder Fei. He could not help but grit his teeth and retort.
“I never said you betrayed the Holy Sect. You said it yourself!”
Mo Fan shrugged his shoulders while inwardly complaining, “So you have cultivated for over three hundred years, yet only broken through to early Core Formation? No wonder the Holy Sect does not value you and will not even let you cultivate the Sun Heaven Scripture. It is understandable that you bear a grudge!”
“You brat, do not slander me with your filthy mouth!”
Elder Fei was so enraged that he trembled. He was about to say more when Venerable Mo Yang shouted, “Both of you, shut your mouths for this old man!”
“Now that the Su family has come with fierce momentum, it is not the time for us to fight internally!”
“No matter what grudges exist between you, you must set them aside for now!”
“We will deal with the enemies before us first!”
As Venerable Mo Yang spoke, he addressed everyone, “From this moment on, apart from the Holy Maiden, all shall follow this old man into battle!”
“Those who flee or cower in fear shall be killed without mercy!”
With that, Venerable Mo Yang transformed into a great sun and flew towards the several large ships.
Seeing this, the cultivators on the ship all soared into the air, closely following behind Venerable Mo Yang.
Soon, the ship was emptied except for Mo Fan’s group of three, Holy Maiden Yue Liu, the middle-aged female cultivator, and Elder Fei. All the other disciples had gone.
“Mo Fan, why do you not move?”
“Protector Mo Yang clearly said that those who cower in fear shall be killed without mercy!”
Elder Fei immediately looked at Mo Fan with ill intent.
As he spoke these words, Yue Liu and the female elder also turned their gazes towards Mo Fan.
“Why should I move?”
“I have not yet formally joined the Holy Sect!”
“Moreover, compared to killing enemies, I believe protecting the Holy Maiden’s safety is far more important!”
Mo Fan spoke without changing his expression, then sneered, “On the contrary, you old fool, as an elder of the Holy Sect, if you do not contribute now, then when?”
“Elder Fei, could it be that you did not understand my uncle master’s words just now?”
“Those who cower in fear will be killed!”
“You…!!”
Elder Fei was instantly flushed with anger. He had not expected Mo Fan to throw his own words back at him.
“Mo Fan is right. Elder Fei, he has not yet joined our sect after all. As for you, Elder Fei, why do you not act now? What are you waiting for?”
Holy Maiden Yue Liu looked at Elder Fei. The latter’s face stiffened as he said, “I… I must also protect Your Holiness the Holy Maiden’s safety!”
“The Holy Maiden’s safety shall be protected by me. Elder Fei, you should go assist Protector Mo Yang in slaying the enemies!”
The female elder, who had remained silent until now, spoke up. One sentence completely blocked Elder Fei’s excuse.
With no other choice, Elder Fei could only glance at everyone resentfully before soaring into the sky and flying forward.
