This challenge from Yagyu Jyugong to Su Fan was certainly not good news for Li Guanyun.

In the conference hall, Ning Zhengde solemnly asked: "Divine Doctor Su, have you broken through to become a Martial Arts Grandmaster?"

Upon hearing this, Su Fan nodded slightly: "Yes."

Receiving his affirmative reply, Ning Zhengde and Ning Tianhe exchanged glances.

They weren't entirely sure about Su Fan's background.

But there was one thing they knew for certain.

That is, at least when Su Fan dealt with the Filipino King of the Magic Staff, Iludi, he was not yet a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

How much time has passed since then, and Su Fan has already become a Grandmaster in the Profound Qi realm!

Li Guanyun had known for a long time that Su Fan was a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

So he was asking about the grudge between Su Fan and Yagyu Jyugong.

"Divine Doctor Su, how confident are you against Yagyu Jyugong?"

"Has the conflict between you two reached an irreconcilable level?"

Li Guanyun was aware of Su Fan's actions against the Yagyu family.

But Su Fan didn't completely wipe out the Yagyu family, and now Yagyu Zhengren, a member of the Yagyu clan, is in charge of it.

The destruction of the Yagyu family cannot be entirely blamed on Su Fan.

Moreover, Yagyu Jyugong's identity itself was questionable.

There was considerable evidence suggesting he wasn't part of the Yagyu clan's direct line, not even a branch—just an adopted son.

With these reasons, a duel between Su Fan and Yagyu Jyugong could potentially be avoided.

After Li Guanyun inquired, Su Fan contemplated earnestly before saying: "There will inevitably be a battle between me and Yagyu Jyugong."

"As for my chances of winning against Yagyu Jyugong, I don't know."

He supported Yagyu Zhengren as a puppet, but to make this puppet completely obedient, Yagyu Jyugong must die.

Once Yagyu Jyugong is dead, Yagyu Zhengren will have no refuge or constraint, and will only focus on obeying orders.

Su Fan's attitude was understood by Li Guanyun and the others.

Li Guanyun sighed and then said: "Since the duel is happening in Tian He, Yagyu Jyugong won't be able to create any underhanded tricks."

"Divine Doctor Su needs to focus on continuously improving and maintaining good form before the duel."

"I will do my best to gather information related to Yagyu Jyugong for Divine Doctor Su."

Su Fan expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Elder Li."

After confirming this matter, Li Guanyun did not stay at the Ning family villa.

Su Fan and his group got up to see him off.

After Li Guanyun left, the group returned to the conference hall.

This time, along with Su Fan's trio, Zhao Chunqiu and others were present.

Zhao Chunqiu looked at Su Fan and was the first to speak: "Young friend Su, what do you need us to do this time?"

When it comes to a confrontation at the level of a Martial Arts Grandmaster, there is very little they can do.

But regardless of what others think, Zhao Chunqiu is determined to stand with Su Fan against a powerful foe.

No one else in the conference hall had any thoughts of backing down either.

However, this time they were facing a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

Even if they wanted to help, they found themselves at a loss for capability.

After Zhao Chunqiu's inquiry, Su Fan shook his head and said:

"This time, no help is needed from anyone. Just continue training and improving in Yang City."

"Though Yagyu Jyugong has been renowned for a long time, he seems to have exhausted his potential and hasn't progressed further in years."

"Barring any surprises, he and I are currently at the same martial realm."

"If defeated under the same realm, I can at least retreat unscathed."

Behind great reputations, there are no empty titleholders; Yagyu Jyugong is, after all, one of the four young Sword Saints of Japan.

When facing such a top expert, even Su Fan must consider defeat before victory.

Seeing Su Fan so calm and steady, the others felt somewhat relieved.

They now shared a bond with Su Fan; his victory would be their victory, and his loss their hardship.