The sound was like a clap of divine thunder, rolling heavily over the hearts of everyone present.
As far as the eye could see, the entire arena was in a state of shock. Master Lu Fan, a figure of such high standing, had actually been beheaded in public like this! Was this not meant to be a simple alchemy competition? Many began to leave; having witnessed such a bloody scene, no one had any heart left for the spectacle.
"Master Lu..." Chen Yuan stood as if petrified, his eyes fixed blankly on the severed head, his hands trembling slightly. Some warriors backed away, shivering, because the eyes in Lu Fan’s head were still flickering with an unwilling, lingering resentment.
Chapter 23