"So, even now, you still believe I'm using a forbidden technique?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly, his expression filled with a subtle meaning.
"Are you expecting me to believe that in just a few short years, you've become a Divine Lord?" Shangguan Divine Lord said coldly, "Isn't that utterly laughable!"
As he spoke, Lu Fan remained impassive, as if Shangguan Divine Lord barely registered in his sight.
"I've come today to let you experience the consequences of arrogance!"
The moment Lu Fan finished speaking, a powerful aura surged forth, carrying with it a righteous spirit. Seeing this, everyone present was startled and deeply moved. Under normal circumstances, Lu Fan's aura, having been tainted by the Evil Race, shouldn't possess such a strong, righteous spirit.
"You intend to make a move on me?" Shangguan Divine Lord said coldly, "Without employing a top-tier divine artifact, you're still no match for me!"
"Don't worry, I won't use one!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his words laced with a chilling glint, as if every word he uttered was the absolute truth.
"You said it yourself!" Shangguan Divine Lord sneered. Taking a step forward, he surged towards Lu Fan with overwhelming might. At this juncture, he naturally wouldn't back down.
Simultaneously, everyone could clearly sense a potent aura sweeping across, stirring endless waves. The two supreme powerhouses unleashed their attacks, their invincible presence rushing in all directions.
"The battle between two Divine Lords is truly magnificent!" many exclaimed, their hearts deeply stirred. The Heavenly Gods nodded in agreement, knowing full well that a clash between two Divine Lords would inevitably cause a great upheaval.
At the same time, everyone clearly perceived a sense of the heavens collapsing and the earth cracking, their hearts trembling.
Boom...
At that very moment, a thunderous sound erupted within the Divine Race. Shangguan Divine Lord was sent reeling backward, crashing heavily onto a mountain range, appearing quite disheveled. Witnessing this, everyone present trembled inwardly. After all, the person before them was Shangguan Divine Lord, and to be treated in such a manner naturally caused great displeasure.
Pfft...
Shangguan Divine Lord spat out a mouthful of blood, his disbelief palpable as he looked at Lu Fan, "How is this possible? How could you possibly be my opponent!"
"Nothing is impossible!" Lu Fan shrugged, "Everything is possible! You've been defeated by me today, are you willing to accept it!"
"How could I be willing!" Shangguan Divine Lord roared, his gaze turning icy. At least in his mind, he couldn't possibly be defeated, yet the current scene left him helpless. Lu Fan, seeing this, remained nonchalant, paying it no mind. It seemed everything was under control, and with Shangguan Divine Lord's defeat, his great revenge could be considered fulfilled.
"Today, we fight until one of us dies!" Shangguan Divine Lord's voice rang out, filled with fury and an extremely cold gaze. As a Divine Lord of the Divine Race, he had to make Lu Fan understand that even if he was at a disadvantage, he wouldn't compromise easily; this was his Dao.
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan shook his head, "You are already my defeated foe. I naturally won't entangle myself with you further!"
"Are you saying you'll spare my life?" Shangguan Divine Lord was stunned, a surge of anger rising within him. At this point, this was not something he could accept.
"Indeed!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, his expression still indifferent, "After all, I am a member of the Divine Race. I naturally won't kill you!"
"You insult me so!" Shangguan Divine Lord was enraged, "Do you know that your actions will cause the myriad clans of the Divine Race to mock me!" As he spoke, everyone present trembled. Lu Fan, however, remained calm, completely unfazed.
At the same time, everyone could clearly sense the malevolent aura emanating from Shangguan Divine Lord. Lu Fan, however, was unperturbed, and he sneered coldly, "That's exactly the effect I desired!"
"You..." Shangguan Divine Lord raged, intending to attack Lu Fan, his internal aura surging once more. However, Lu Fan paid him no mind, instead turning to head towards Bei Yuan. Seeing this, the crowd became agitated, unsure of what to do. After all, some matters were not as simple as they seemed. Lu Fan was now a Divine Lord, and even Shangguan Divine Lord was no match for him. If he were to remain within the Divine Race, it would pose a significant threat to them.
"Please, Divine Lord, stay!" Numerous Heavenly Gods stepped forward. "With your strength, Divine Lord, you will undoubtedly hold a lofty position within the entire Divine Race. Why then must you go to Bei Yuan!"
"Am I not being forced to go to Bei Yuan by you all?" Lu Fan shrugged, "And now you ask me? I'm afraid that's not quite appropriate!"
"This..." The Heavenly Gods' expressions changed. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak in such a manner, leaving them at a loss for words. However, as a Divine Lord, Lu Fan was of great use to them.
"So, you wish to keep me here. Have you considered what you've done before?" Lu Fan said coldly, "Besides, the entire Divine Race has Shangguan Divine Lord. Why would it need me to interfere!" With that, Lu Fan turned and left, his gaze appearing utterly indifferent. The Heavenly Gods watched him go, feeling helpless. It would have been ideal if they had two Heavenly Gods present, but it seemed that was not the case.
"I truly didn't expect things to reach this point!" one Heavenly God said, his eyes filled with gravity, "It's ultimately more terrifying than we imagined!"
"Who's to say otherwise! Even Heavenly God Shangguan was beaten like this!" Many Heavenly Gods chimed in, deeply moved by the events of the day. Meanwhile, Shangguan Divine Lord spat out another mouthful of blood, his face extremely grim. He was Shangguan Divine Lord, a terrifying existence within the entire Divine Race, and no one dared to provoke him easily. Yet, how could he have foreseen things escalating to this point, catching him completely off guard and filling him with mixed emotions.
"Issue a warrant for his arrest! The Divine Race shall hunt this person!" Shangguan Divine Lord's expression was icy, carrying a killing intent, with glints of cold light in his eyes. Facing these words, the Heavenly Gods present all furrowed their brows, naturally not expecting Shangguan Divine Lord to speak in such a manner, which inevitably sent shockwaves through them.
"Shangguan Divine Lord, he is now a Divine Lord. If we are to deal with him, our current strength is insufficient!" one Heavenly God stated, "After all, the power of a Divine Lord is extremely terrifying!"
"Then are you implying that my orders hold no sway in your eyes?" Shangguan Divine Lord's expression turned cold, his gaze sweeping over everyone present with chilling intensity.
"How dare we!" everyone immediately knelt, their eyes instantly filled with panic.