Xu Fan never liked entrusting his life to others, nor did he believe in the so-called fate.

Therefore, coming here to accept Li Kun's challenge, Xu Fan had already prepared extensively; even if Mu and the others did not appear, Xu Fan was confident he could escape unscathed.

Xu Fan's greatest trump card wasn't Mu, but rather his various methods and cards up his sleeve! And just now, when he was sneak attacked by the Blood Rose, he had a sudden inspiration and used one of his trump cards.

Fake death.

Xu Fan's purpose was clear from the start, and that was to forcibly compel Mu and the others to stand opposed to the Li Family and other Hidden World Families! How cunning were Mu and the others? Even when Xu Fan was faced with a trap, Mu still did not reveal himself.

The appearance of Blood Rose coincidentally provided Xu Fan with a legitimate opportunity for a fake death. As long as Xu Fan "died," Mu would be enraged and inevitably lash out. Indeed, this was the case.

However, there was one problem: everyone present was a strong opponent. There were as many as twenty super experts at the Zhiwei Realm! To feign death in front of these individuals and deceive all their senses was not a simple task.

Fortunately, Xu Fan was well-prepared; during the late stage of Entering Dao Realm, Xu Fan had cultivated Mechanical Techniques from the Mo Family's Treasure Record, creating Mechanical Warriors that could awe the area.

And now, Xu Fan's strength had reached the Entering Dao Realm Peak. Fake death was one of the minor techniques Xu Fan had cultivated from the Mo Family's Treasure Record.

Yet, despite the Mo Family's Treasure Record being exquisite with its moves, Mu's strength was undeniably terrifying. When he focused on Xu Fan seriously, he noticed something amiss.

It was common knowledge that once someone truly died, their face would turn pale, and their body would gradually grow cold and stiff.

But so much time had passed, Xu Fan's face remained rosy, and the wound inflicted by Blood Rose, instead of worsening, was gradually healing as time progressed.

This... was obviously abnormal!

A gleam of insight flashed in Mu's eyes, and his mind was inadvertently filled with a horrifying conjecture. As he glanced at Xu Fan, a hint of killing intent appeared in his gaze.

Inside, with Mu's repeated actions, most of the onlookers had either died or fled. Now, there were only a few left; only the members of the Grey Wolf Team, along with Lan Xinyi, Luo Yan, and others remained.

Though the members of the Grey Wolf Team retained their lives, their faces were filled with evident sorrow. They surrounded Xu Fan, refusing to move even in the presence of the terrifying Mu.

Lan Xinyi, likewise, seemed lost, standing there blankly, a bit at a loss.

Originally, with Lan Xinyi's status, Xu Fan was merely an insignificant presence; whether Xu Fan lived or died would not affect Lan Xinyi's mindset in the slightest.

However, with the intersection of their life paths, Lan Xinyi found herself inadvertently starting to care about Xu Fan.

Now that Xu Fan is "dead," Lan Xinyi felt an emptiness in her heart, as if she had lost something vital.

"What... what is wrong with me? Clearly, just a background-less, insignificant ant with low power, why do I feel sad?"

Lan Xinyi muttered in her heart, yet she couldn't find an answer.

"Let's go, Xinyi, this lad is dead; though it's somewhat regrettable, it was destined."

"The hard easily breaks!"

At this moment, Luo Yan had already regained his composure from his earlier shock.

Xu Fan's prior performance indeed shocked Luo Yan, even bringing a faint sense of threat.

But now, all had come to an end. Xu Fan had no solid background, no strong power, but with just a chest full of hot blood, he boldly challenged the mighty Hidden World Families, and the result could only be death!

As Luo Yan said, Xu Fan's end was long predestined!

Da da da!

Suddenly, for some unknown reason, Lan Xinyi's exquisite face now had sparkling pearls falling, hitting the ground, making clear sounds, shattered under the dazzling sunlight.

Shattering along with them was Lan Xinyi's heart.

Only until Luo Yan reminded her did Lan Xinyi fully realize that the hateful person, the one she had hoped would die, would no longer stand again!

Watching Lan Xinyi's expression, a nameless rage flared in Luo Yan's heart.

Luo Yan's killing intent towards Xu Fan, besides Xu Fan being too excellent, was also greatly due to Lan Xinyi's performance. Now that Xu Fan was dead, but seeing Lan Xinyi weeping for him, his killing intent surged uncontrollably.

But soon, Luo Yan quickly calmed his thoughts, and the overwhelming killing intent disappeared without a trace.

What is Luo Yan's status? To fuss with a dead person? Too degrading for Luo Yan's identity!

"It's time to go, Xinyi."

With Luo Yan's further reminder, Lan Xinyi deeply looked in Xu Fan's direction, wiping away the tears from the corner of her eyes.

Just as they were about to turn and leave, the scene within suddenly changed.

"Huh? I'm not dead?"

Xu Fan, who had been lying on the ground motionless, suddenly sat up and checked his body's various parts with an expression of bewilderment.

In fact, Xu Fan was very reluctant to rise like this; however, being constantly stared at by Mu, even though in a state of fake death, Xu Fan still felt his scalp numb!

Especially, the elusive killing intent emanating from Mu's body left Xu Fan somewhat anxious.

Originally, Xu Fan had planned to use this fake death to escape Mu's control, but it now seemed Mu had already discovered something amiss. Fake death held no meaning anymore.

Rather than betting his life on whether Mu would finish him, it was better to control his own destiny!

Thus, Xu Fan sat up without hesitation, casting a bewildered question at those around him.

Seeing Xu Fan, who had already "died for some time," suddenly sit up, everyone was startled.

"Instructor Xu! You're alright? That's wonderful!"

The members of the Grey Wolf Team erupted in cheers, flocking to Xu Fan, hugging him. If not for Xu Fan still being injured, judging by their demeanor, they would clearly hoist Xu Fan into the air to celebrate.

Witnessing this scene, Lan Xinyi wore an expression of stupefaction, while a turmoil of emotions surged in Luo Yan's heart.

In terms of schemes and methods, Luo Yan was far superior to Lan Xinyi. At this moment, Luo Yan thought of a possibility.

This hunt by the Li, Long, and Feng Hidden World Families against Xu Fan today, could it be... Xu Fan is the true Hunter?

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