Chapter 336: The Trio Who Showed No Respect

"Someone's here already?" Wu Sheng hadn't expected them to arrive so quickly.

Live streaming was truly terrifying. Their location had only been exposed for a short while, yet someone had already tracked them down. The thought itself was chilling.

"The sound of conventional weapons…who could it be?" One-Eyed Man wondered. Everyone who came here was powerful; who would still be using such weapons?

"Help!"

"Someone save us!"

Immediately following the cries, a group of soldiers in camouflage, wielding firearms, came scrambling up towards Lin Fan and the others. Their expressions were filled with terror, as if they had encountered something horrifying.

"Who are they?" Wu Sheng asked, his expression mirroring One-Eyed Man's. He knew of different countries and the variations in skin color. Seeing the soldiers' complexion, he assumed they were from One-Eyed Man's region.

"I don't recognize them. Judging by their attire, they're likely mercenaries, hired by some corporation to complete a mission and earn money. Why would they be here? In the eyes of ordinary people, they might be formidable, but here, I'm afraid they can't even protect themselves."

The bodyguards following Xiao Bao cast sympathetic glances at the mercenaries. Life on the edge was certainly not easy. How fortunate they were, clinging to their wealthy patron. Their responsibilities as bodyguards were light – simply accompanying and protecting him on outings. It was incredibly simple, without any difficulty. And their lives were guaranteed. How comfortable! It was a joy beyond imagination.

"Are they in danger?" Lin Fan asked curiously, watching the group running towards them. The question was almost rhetorical; they were obviously in danger, otherwise, why would they be fleeing in such panic?

One-Eyed Man furrowed his brow, deep in thought. What should he do? Save them or not?

In the end…he decided it was better not to. These men were clearly mercenaries with unknown motives. Saving them would only invite trouble. Moreover, with their audacity, their hands were surely stained with the blood of innocents.

Since they dared to come here, they should be prepared to lose their lives.

"Reckless fools!"

Suddenly, a roar erupted from behind the fleeing mercenaries. The sound wave was terrifying, shaking the surrounding leaves violently. The running mercenaries froze, their expressions contorted in pain, their eyes wide.

Their bodies were no longer under their control.

In an instant, they exploded, blood splattering everywhere.

Lin Fan frowned, pulling Xiao Bao into his arms and covering his eyes, shielding him from the gruesome sight.

"How could they do that?" He was displeased. Even in a fight, there was no need to blast people into a bloody mist.

Hidden in Lin Fan's embrace, Xiao Bao knew what had happened. His small body trembled with fear. Witnessing such a brutal scene at such a young age would undoubtedly leave a scar on his tender heart. If this had happened in the city, he would definitely demand compensation for emotional distress.

"Such ruthless methods!" One-Eyed Man exclaimed in shock. He hadn't expected the attacker's methods to be so savage, shattering those men with a single enraged roar.

"It's him…" Elder's face changed drastically as he saw the approaching figure, seemingly surprised by his appearance.

"Young Master, do not provoke him."

"This is a powerful figure from the Mo Clan, a great clan among the stars. He shouldn't have come here personally. Why is he here?"

Wu Sheng exclaimed, "They're here already?"

Elder whispered, "Be careful. We must not be careless."

"Who is he?" Lin Fan inquired, observing the newcomer. He possessed decent strength, but in Lin Fan's eyes, he was a far cry from the powerful individuals whose residual auras lingered in the area. If he could find those individuals, perhaps a fierce sparring match could ensue. As for anything else, he wasn't particularly interested.

Elder explained, "He is Mo Wu, a powerful figure from the Mo Clan. His cultivation is astonishing, his strength formidable, and his status extremely high. Our Wu Clan is far weaker than the Mo Clan in terms of ranking. This place is no longer peaceful; the situation has become very dire. I suspect many great clans have noticed what's happening here and have begun to take action."

As he spoke, Elder's voice was filled with worry. Their own plans had been disrupted. Changbai Mountain was only so big; with such a powerful figure present, he was simply no match.

One-Eyed Man remained silent, committing their words to memory. In times like these, it was crucial to keep a low profile and closely observe the surroundings. Gathering firsthand information was paramount.

At this moment, Mo Wu arrived from afar, followed by several members of his clan, both male and female. Some were handsome, others average in appearance, but all possessed an extraordinary aura. A single glance revealed their origins within a prominent family.

"You're called Mo Wu? Your methods just now were quite bloody." Lin Fan stated directly. His own methods were quite gentle, he thought. When dealing with Zhuang Tianxing, because he wasn't sure of the power of the 'Demon Subduing Seal', he had directly reduced him to ashes, leaving not even a trace behind. If one were to compare methods, his were naturally countless times more terrifying than Mo Wu's.

"Who dares address me by name? Such audacity!" Mo Wu roared, unleashing an astonishing wave of pressure. Everyone felt as if their eardrums were about to burst.

"My ears hurt!" Xiao Bao cried, covering his ears with his hands, tears streaming down his face.

"Lin Fan, mine hurt too!" Old Zhang yelled, hopping around like a frog on a hot plate, extremely uncomfortable.

Seeing Xiao Bao and Old Zhang in pain, Lin Fan's eyebrows twitched in anger. He shouted,

"Shut up!"

BOOM!

The world rumbled as if thunder had cracked within the clouds.

The sound waves converged, forming a shockwave that swept outwards, sending rocks and dust flying. The surrounding trees cracked and splintered. Mo Wu, who had been expressionless, suddenly changed color. Just as he was about to react, the sound wave engulfed him.

Wrinkles rippled across his face like waves.

His mind suffered a tremendous impact.

"Impossible!" Mo Wu screamed internally, unable to believe what was happening. He wanted to resist, but he was like a puppet, unable to move until his manipulator allowed it.

A moment later, the sound wave dissipated.

Mo Wu stood frozen in place, motionless. The clan members behind him stared in horror. They hadn't been directly affected, but they had witnessed the power of the sound wave.

It was a terrifying force.

Drip!

Drip!

Mo Wu wiped his nose, looking down to see blood on his fingers. Then he felt moisture on his eyelids and ears. Touching them, he saw that it was blood.

Blood flowed from his seven orifices.

A tidal wave of shock surged through his heart, his eyes filled with fear and unease.

Who was this person…?

Elder stared at Lin Fan in astonishment. That man was a Saint of the Mo Clan, the most powerful being to arrive on this planet, capable of taking lives from a hundred miles away with a single thought. A being who could survive in the cosmos.

Their current strength was far from reaching such a level. Once they entered the cosmos, the radiation would be fatal to them, even with their deep foundations, they couldn't withstand it.

"Just how strong is he?" Elder muttered to himself.

Beside him, Wu Sheng said, "I don't know. The more I interact with him, the less I understand him."

"Mo Wu is a Saint, a realm far beyond our comprehension," Elder said gravely. Just now, he had been prepared to show respect to Mo Wu.

But who could have imagined that Mo Wu's arrogant roar would only provoke Lin Fan, who then retaliated with a shout that caused Mo Wu to bleed from his seven orifices.

What did that mean?

It meant that Lin Fan's strength far surpassed Mo Wu's.

The truth was right before their eyes, plain as day.

The clan members behind Mo Wu stepped forward abruptly, wanting to rebuke Lin Fan for his audacity. How dare he act so recklessly? Did he know who they were? But before they could utter a word, Mo Wu stopped them.

He hadn't expected to encounter such a powerful expert.

"May I ask which clan you hail from, senior?" Mo Wu restrained his domineering aura, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture.

His eyes glinted, trying to discern Lin Fan's origins. Unfortunately…he couldn't detect anything special about him. Even his breathing seemed like that of an ordinary person.

This was terrifying.

Could this be the legendary…return to the basics?

His thoughts raced.

His mind was in turmoil.

Lin Fan ignored him, instead focusing on Old Zhang and Xiao Bao, checking if their ears were alright and if they still hurt. He had no good feelings towards that howling fellow.

The people he had encountered before, although seemingly unfriendly towards him, had only harmed him alone.

For Lin Fan, harming his friends was unforgivable. Of course, if someone harmed him, he was willing to forgive them generously, provided they apologized.

One-Eyed Man wanted to answer for Lin Fan. What clan? We are locals! Your intrusion into this place angers us. We'll give you a chance: get out now…

These words sounded domineering indeed.

But he lacked the strength to back them up.

Mo Wu wiped away the blood, steadying himself. The previous incident had greatly shaken him. If Lin Fan had intended to harm him, that single shout would have severely injured him.

"I am Mo Wu of the Mo Clan, arriving from the distant stars. The previous incident was purely accidental," Mo Wu continued, lowering his stance. His previous arrogance had vanished without a trace.

Xiao Bao tugged at Lin Fan's wrist, recounting his experience and rubbing his ears. It had really hurt, but now it was fine. He then grabbed Lin Fan's hands, asking him to rub his ears.

Lin Fan smiled, rubbing his palms together to generate warmth, then gently massaged Xiao Bao's ears.

Xiao Bao closed his eyes.

It felt so good.

"Me too!" Old Zhang chimed in.

Lin Fan said, "Don't worry, I'll rub yours after I'm done with Xiao Bao's, alright?"

"Alright," Old Zhang replied with a grin.

They displayed their friendship without a care for anyone else, making the surrounding people feel awkward.

Elder and Wu Sheng were the most awkward of all.

Although Mo Wu's strength was inferior to Lin Fan's, the Mo Clan was a colossal entity. One should show some respect, even if it was just for appearances. Even if they couldn't get along, at least acknowledge each other.

This current situation of being completely ignored was truly complicated.

Anyone would be offended.