The moment Lu Fan left the tomb, he sensed them.
Hundreds of figures approaching Haifeng, cloaked in black and gold — The Temple's full subjugation squad. Leading them was Grand Bishop Yama, a terrifying figure whose presence crushed the air itself.
> "Child of the Seal," Yama said, floating above the city, "you've awakened a legacy that was meant to stay buried."
Lu Fan's reply was calm.
> "You buried it wrong."
The fight began.
Lu Fan's white robes fluttered as his cultivation surged beyond Core Soul — his body now fueled by Sovereign Flame, his techniques blurring space.
Dozens died in a heartbeat.