As the last enemy fell, Lu Fan stood amidst the wreckage, his gaze cold and unwavering. The once-loud battlefield was now eerily silent, with only the groans of the wounded filling the air. He waved his hand, retrieving the recording stone he had placed earlier to capture every detail of the battle.
Without hesitation, he gathered the bodies of the attackers and burned them to ashes, leaving no trace behind. With the evidence in hand and the threats eliminated, Lu Fan had no reason to linger. He deactivated the arrays, letting the fog disperse, revealing a battlefield that had been completely reshaped by his overwhelming power.
Then, without looking back, he vanished into the night, his medallion concealing his presence as he left no clues of his involvement. His job was done—now, it was up to the Lu family to deal with the truth.
Lu Fan didn't return to the main family; instead, he chose to observe from the shadows. He wanted to see how they would handle the situation. The injured Foundation Building expert, now aware of the betrayal, presented the recording stone to the family elders.
When they saw Lu Cheng's treachery and the involvement of outside forces, the entire family was shaken. The elders immediately convened a meeting, their expressions grim. Lu Cheng was quickly captured, and under interrogation, he confessed everything—his ambition, his secret dealings, and his role in the attacks.
However, Lu Fan knew that eliminating one traitor wasn't enough. Someone had backed Lu Cheng from the outside. He needed to dig deeper, but for now, he would let the family handle their internal matters while he focused on the bigger threat.
Lu Fan left without a trace, his presence in the main family completely unnoticed. He had done enough—the evidence was delivered, the traitor exposed, and the attackers dealt with. There was no reason for him to stay any longer.
Using his medallion's abilities, he vanished into the night and traveled back to Crown Island. The moment he arrived, he deactivated all his concealment techniques and stepped onto his land. Everything was as he left it. His wives and children were safe, and the spiritual energy of the island had grown even denser.
Looking at the peaceful surroundings, Lu Fan exhaled softly. This was his true home now. Whatever happened with the main family, it no longer concerned him.
Back on Crown Island, Lu Fan resumed his laid-back life. He focused on cultivating his own path, refining his techniques, and enjoying the company of his many wives and children. The once silent island now hummed with the life he had carefully nurtured. His cultivation continued to progress, though at a more relaxed pace, as he no longer had the burdens of the outside world weighing on him.
Despite his vast strength, he found peace in the simplicity of his daily routine—walking through his gardens, arranging arrays for fun, and experimenting with different weapon designs. He rarely thought of the troubles back at the main family, for he had done what he could. The islands were his refuge, a place where no one could disturb the calm he had created.
Still, in the back of his mind, a small part of him remained vigilant, knowing that challenges and danger could resurface at any moment. But for now, Lu Fan was content—his kingdom of peace was intact.
Lu Fan dedicated much of his time to the cultivation of his children, recognizing their vast potential. He had already arranged various blood stones, each corresponding to a different element, scattered across the island. These blood stones were carefully placed in specific locations to match the elemental affinities of his children, ensuring that their cultivation would be enhanced and aligned with their natural strengths.
Each of his children had a unique connection to an element—fire, water, earth, wood, metal, or wind—and Lu Fan carefully monitored their progress. He created personalized training regimens, using both natural and artificial arrays to help them refine their skills. The blood stones acted as focal points, channeling elemental energy into their bodies, amplifying their abilities, and speeding up their cultivation.
Over the months, his children's progress became apparent. They grew stronger, more attuned to their respective elements, and their potential seemed limitless. Lu Fan, though proud, remained focused on helping them unlock their fullest capabilities, knowing that their future would one day be intertwined with the strength of their cultivation. He was no longer just a protector but a mentor, shaping their futures with his guidance and careful planning.