Lin Fan's figure likewise casually reappeared at the spot where he stood moments ago, still maintaining the same pose.

Dugu Kui coldly uttered, "Unexpectedly, you only know how to dodge? I admit, your dodging skills are indeed extraordinary, and I'm far from your match. However, Lin Fan, if you ultimately win over me with such a method, I will look down upon you, and I will not accept it!"

"Oh?"

Lin Fan chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I will let you feel my power in the end, heh heh."

Having said this, Lin Fan paused for a moment before continuing, "Right, you should prepare yourself. I'm going to make a move soon. Don't be fooled by your strength; once I make a move, you won't even have the chance to counterattack!"

Dugu Kui said, "Come on then, I'm right here. I actually want to see just how strong your attack can be."

Dugu Kui watched Lin Fan with a grave expression.

At this moment, Dugu Kui had come to view Lin Fan as a formidable opponent.

Because Dugu Kui knew that Lin Fan was definitely much more powerful than he seemed on the surface.

"Be cautious!"

Lin Fan said with a congenial smile.

Afterward, he softly shouted, "Transform!"

Lin Fan's fingers formed a spear, and he thrust out with a strike, employing the Transformation Character Technique.

To others, Lin Fan's strike seemed very ordinary, easily resolvable with little effort.

But...

Dugu Kui's face changed dramatically!

Because he was alarmed to discover that as Lin Fan's thrust headed straight for him, it felt as though the whole world's momentum was sweeping toward him, ready to envelop him. He wanted to defend, but regrettably, he could not; he longed to dodge, yet found it impossible.

"Damn it!"

Shocked, Dugu Kui thought, "What is going on? This man, his Cultivation, could it truly be only at the Early Period of the Saint Realm? But... but why is his combat ability so formidable?"

In an instant, Dugu Kui felt Lin Fan was a demon.

In a flash, Dugu Kui's mind raced with thousands of ways to neutralize Lin Fan's attack, only to find, regrettably, that none were effective.

"Enough, enough!"

Dugu Kui closed his eyes, no longer intending to resist or dodge.

Because Dugu Kui finally understood that under such a powerful attack from Lin Fan, with the world's momentum behind it, he seemed so insignificant, and all resistance was futile.

Dugu Kui believed that Lin Fan's attack would soon land on him, and he might even die as a result.

However...

To Dugu Kui's surprise, he waited a long time and still no attack came.

"Huh?"

Dugu Kui couldn't help but be stunned in his heart.

Then he opened his eyes and saw Lin Fan standing in front of him with a smile, his finger just a short distance from Dugu Kui's brow, ready to unleash energy on him at any moment.

"You..."

Dugu Kui's mouth opened, wanting to say something, but for a while, he simply couldn't speak.

Lin Fan spoke indifferently, "You lost!"

Dugu Kui's face turned unsightly; he had never imagined that he would ultimately be defeated by Lin Fan's hand.

"You, you aren't refusing to admit defeat, are you?"

Lin Fan spoke again: "If you still refuse to admit defeat under these circumstances, then I look down upon you!"

In the end, Dugu Kui gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, I've lost!"

Lin Fan smiled, and with a sway of his body, returned to Gao Feiyan's side.

Gao Feiyan said to Lin Fan with delight: "Lin Fan, that's really fantastic, I truly didn't expect you to be so formidable!"

After pausing briefly, Gao Feiyan continued: "Right, I've suddenly realized something from you!"

Lin Fan was startled and asked, "What realization?"

Gao Feiyan said: "I've understood that sometimes, combat strength and Cultivation are not directly proportional!"

"Hehe!"

Lin Fan smiled and said: "You are wrong, in 99.9% of cases, combat strength is directly proportional to Cultivation!"

Then, Lin Fan's eyes slowly swept over the people present and said: "If anyone here still feels unconvinced, you can step forward and duel with me. I, Lin Fan, am waiting right here for you!"

No one stepped forward!

Just a while ago, they had all seen the formidable power of Lin Fan. They knew Dugu Kui was very strong, but he stood no chance of even fighting back in front of Lin Fan?

They were very clear that even if they themselves went up, they wouldn't be a match for Lin Fan.

"Hmm?"

Lin Fan quietly said: "So, there is no one who wishes to step forward?"

An elder stood up.

Seeing this elder stand up, Lin Fan immediately prepared for battle, since he thought that the elder was challenging him.

Realizing that Lin Fan had misunderstood his intention, the elder quickly said: "Young brother Lin Fan, please do not misunderstand, I didn't stand up to challenge you, but rather... to apologize to you!"

"Apologize?"

Lin Fan was taken aback, looking somewhat puzzled at the elder before him, not quite understanding the meaning behind his words.

The elder spoke again: "Yes, to apologize. I apologize for my earlier impoliteness to you, I'm sorry, please forgive me. Earlier on, I failed to recognize your strength, Lin Fan, and hence, I said some things I shouldn't have."

While speaking, the elder actually bowed deeply to Lin Fan.

Truth be told, Lin Fan was quite moved at this moment.

The elder's gesture left Lin Fan unsure of what to say.

However, Lin Fan realized that the elder before him was an open and frank person, bold in speech and action, and Lin Fan greatly admired his character.

Soon, one by one, people also stood up and said: "I also came out to apologize, junior brother Lin Fan, I'm sorry!"

"Sorry, brother Lin Fan!"

One by one, they bowed to Lin Fan, apologizing to him with the most sincere attitude.

Here in the Heavenly Palace, what truly matters is the respect of strength. Before, everyone thought Lin Fan was weak, so naturally, they looked down upon him. However, now that they found out about Lin Fan's formidable strength, they were sincerely apologizing to him.

"Hehe..."

Lin Fan laughed and said: "Everyone, you don't have to be so formal, actually, I didn't take those words you said just now to heart!"

"Thank you, brother Lin Fan, for your generous heart!"

The first elder who stood up said.

The others also nodded in agreement.