Ten miles outside Lu Family Village, there is a mountain gully known as Lu Family Gully.

Originally, it was a river, but due to prolonged drought, it became a road.

Faust Beaumont led his men to escape here, quickly set up a formation, and in seconds, hundreds of people slowly disappeared.

In the gully, it was as if no one had ever appeared.

Very quiet.

Ever since the sects in the southeast were massacred, this place has been nearly deserted.

Throughout the southeast region, only the Lu family activities.

Even though there are nearly a thousand people in the Lu family, they are still too sparse compared to the vast southeast region.

"Master, who is the opponent?"

A young disciple asked, his eyes red, clenching his fists: "Brother Isaak is dead just like that, it’s so disgraceful for us!"

"That’s right! We must avenge Master and Brother Isaak!"

Faust Beaumont’s disciples were all filled with righteous indignation and unwillingness.

Ever since Faust Beaumont acquired the Lotus Shadow, his disciples also followed in revelry. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

As the saying goes, when one prospers, others follow.

Faust Beaumont’s fame grew, and the Beaumont Family disciples began to enjoy special treatment in the martial arts world.

Now that Isaak Ridge is killed, Faust Beaumont fled in panic, and Natan Beaumont died tragically.

By tomorrow, the martial arts world will probably know about this.

In the future, they will find it hard to hold their heads up in Jianghu.

The thought of all kinds of mockery and ridicule is unbearable for them!

"Stop arguing now." Faust Beaumont impatiently commanded.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, eyes slightly closed, the Yellow Lotus slowly rising in his hand.

Faust Beaumont faced the sky with five hearts, the Yellow Lotus hovering above his head.

A warm light shot from the Yellow Lotus, landing on his head.

Immediately, Faust Beaumont was enveloped in golden light, like a bath, very enjoyable.

"Ever since I got the Lotus Shadow, I’ve encountered countless assassinations. The whole world knows that this is a treasure."

As he healed himself, he spoke to the surrounding disciples: "Among those people, there are many experts. Many times, I’ve hovered on the edge of life and death. But as I gain deeper understanding of the Lotus Shadow, my abilities grow stronger."

"At least fifty renowned Great Grandmasters have died by my hand. As for Grandmasters and those who have just stepped into the Great Grandmaster threshold, they’re too numerous to count."

"I consider myself unmatched in the world. Even if I can’t be the best in the world now, given time, once I fully comprehend this lotus, I can still be number one. But today in the teahouse, I encountered a master."

"I only know one of them was named Iwan. Recently, hasn’t there been some legend about this person?"

He frowned slightly, feeling that the name Iwan was very familiar.

"Master, Iwan has recently been quite famous. It’s said that he killed many people from the Vatican along the way; whoever believes in God, he kills. According to rumors, Iwan is Silvio Reed’s man."

"That’s right, I’ve heard of this person too. Iwan has a high reputation in the martial arts world, and is highly regarded. Today we had a conflict with Iwan, I’m afraid..."

The disciples each shared their views.

They usually had frequent exchanges with people in the martial arts world.

They were very clear about this news.

In the martial arts world, it is almost impossible to hide anything big or small.

The circle is so small, even the wind blowing moves everyone.

"I remember now." Faust Beaumont nodded: "So he’s Silvio Reed’s man, no wonder he’s so powerful, able to withstand my all-out strike! But who was the person who defeated me?"

He squinted his eyes, carefully recalling.

The opponent was very thin, sounding quite young.

But because he wore a bamboo hat, his appearance couldn’t be seen.

With just one move, it carried the power of Wind and Thunder, Ten Thousand Catties.

This power seemed to restrain Faust Beaumont, leaving him with lingering fear.

"You go check it out, see who that young man is." Faust Beaumont opened his eyes, looking at the disciple beside him: "Casey Three, besides Isaak Ridge, you are the one I value the most. Be careful this time, investigate that young man thoroughly, and see who he is with."

"If you find any news, report it immediately, don’t let anyone find out." He remembered the terror of that person, still feeling apprehensive, not forgetting to warn.

"Understood."

Casey Three nodded and slowly left.

"Heh." Faust Beaumont chuckled.

"Master, recently Brother Casey Three seems a bit off."

A disciple, seeing Casey Three leave, whispered: "I always feel like he’s become a different person."

"Casey Three has always coveted my position. Previously, with Isaak Ridge alive, he was kept in check. Now I’m injured, Isaak Ridge is also dead. Casey Three seems to sense his chance has come."

Faust Beaumont spoke slowly: "Greed knows no bounds. This guy, in vain for my years of nurturing."

"Since you... you know, why did you let him go?" The surrounding disciples were surprised.

Many of them were very dissatisfied with Casey Three but didn’t dare speak up due to his status.

Now that Casey Three had left, and with jealousy towards Casey Three’s position, everyone dared to speak up.

What Faust Beaumont said just now was equivalent to sentencing Casey Three to death!

Coveting the master’s position is looking for death, isn’t it?

"I need to use him." Faust Beaumont took a deep breath, withdrew the Yellow Lotus, stood up feeling much better.

The Lotus Shadow has a special ability, which is to heal.

Though it requires a certain power source.

Faust Beaumont is a formidable character, he knew power couldn’t be created from nothing, so he kidnapped a key figure from the Lu family, tortured and coerced the secret of the Lotus Shadow out of him.

Afterward, he secretly captured many of his past foes, using their spiritual power to nourish the Lotus Shadow.

Now the Lotus Shadow is filled with spiritual power.

Allowing Faust Beaumont to recover as much as possible in a short time.

He just sent away Casey Three because he sensed someone following.

This person is definitely an enemy.

And it couldn’t be a friend.

"Use? Master, we can’t really understand your words."

The disciples exchanged glances, seemingly no one knew what was going on.

"Follow my orders, arrange the formation." After Faust Beaumont spoke, he pointed forward with one hand.

The ground’s stones slowly floated in the air, becoming the formation’s core.

The disciples around quickly acted, setting up the formation with Faust Beaumont.

Outside of Lu Family Gully.

Casey Three sat next to a rock, chuckled, "Have you arrived?"

"You knew I was behind you?" Nine Nether True Monarch placed a knife on Casey Three’s neck, then withdrew it. "What? You’re thinking of betraying your master?"

"In the affairs of the world, the capable take the position, isn’t that how it should be?" Casey Three turned back, slowly standing up: "The strong survive, while the weak only spout hypocrisy and morality."

"I quite admire you." Nine Nether True Monarch spoke calmly: "Lead the way, today I’ll help you rise to the top."