The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, upon witnessing the scene, did not intervene. Instead, his expression remained indifferent, as if none of it greatly affected him.
If his nephew were truly dead, he wouldn't lift a finger even if the entire northwest region was thrown into chaos. He would ensure Lu Fan knew the consequences of offending their Heavenly Sect.
"Sect Master, should we go out?" several elders of the Heavenly Dragon Sect inquired, their brows furrowed. They were keenly aware that this matter was no trivial affair and could lead to unnecessary trouble if handled improperly.
"No need!" The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master shook his head. "The elders of the Fiery Sect are all Martial Emperor level powerhouses. Their efforts are sufficient. Moreover, escalating the situation too much would not be beneficial for the Heavenly Dragon Sect!"
"This..."
The elders were slightly taken aback, unsure how to respond. The Sect Master's words gave them pause. After all, they knew that the Sect Master had previously declared he would never let Lu Fan off the hook. Yet, his current actions left them bewildered.
"If the people of the Fiery Sect cause trouble, it is the Fiery Sect that will be punished. Our Heavenly Dragon Sect can remain uninvolved!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master stated. "If others from the Heavenly Dragon Sect were to act together, it might implicate the entire Heavenly Dragon Sect!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Are we afraid of them!" the elders of the Heavenly Dragon Sect exclaimed. "Merely these few city lords are not worth mentioning. If the elders of the Heavenly Dragon Sect also take action, we can undoubtedly suppress them!"
"Do not act rashly unless absolutely necessary!" The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master shook his head. He held considerable apprehension towards the Heavenly Court Dynasty, otherwise, he would not have spoken in such a manner.
His intention in instigating the elders of the Fiery Sect to act was to test Lu Fan's bottom line. If Lu Fan was willing to go all out and fight them to the death, it would certainly not be a good outcome for their sect.
After a fierce battle, the elders of the Fiery Sect were unable to defeat their opponents and were all captured, appearing quite disheveled. Seeing that the experts of the Heavenly Dragon Sect had not made a move, they also frowned.
Their reason for acting so forcefully was the expectation that other experts from the Heavenly Dragon Sect would join them, thus preventing them from fighting alone. However, the current scene left them utterly confused.
"Take them all back to Cloud City," Lu Fan stated coldly. "To dare commit such an act, they clearly hold my Northwest King in contempt, and likewise, the laws of the Heavenly Court. If they are not punished, where will the authority of my northwest lie in the future?"
"Northwest King, such great ambition!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master said coldly. "Have you considered the consequences of acting this way? Do you truly believe our Heavenly Dragon Sect will merely stand by and watch?"
"I have never thought so. However, as I said, if the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master truly wishes to act, feel free to give it a try!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, a smile gracing his lips. "The authority of my Northwest King's Mansion will absolutely not be trampled upon by anyone. If anyone dares, that person must die!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's expression changed instantly. Lu Fan's words had caused them immense dissatisfaction, yet they were powerless to do anything about it.
"Sect Master, this is simply too much! If we don't show them a bit of our strength, they'll truly think we're easy to bully!" the elders of the Heavenly Dragon Sect exclaimed, their dissatisfaction palpable.
After all, they were Martial Emperor level powerhouses. How could they endure such provocation?
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master narrowed his eyes, gazing at Lu Fan. "Do you know you have touched my sensitive point? If you continue like this, you may not escape today!"
"Whatever abilities the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master possesses, feel free to display them. There's no need for such threats!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "I will not be threatened in such a manner!"
Upon hearing these words, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's face turned ashen. He had never expected Lu Fan to speak like this, and his words were so sharp, filling him with displeasure.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan's lips curved upwards slightly. "What I say is all true. The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master might as well try!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master erupted in fury, his figure soaring into the air as he fixed his gaze upon Lu Fan. "You brat are simply reckless! I did not wish to argue with you, but now you are stubbornly unrepentant, showing no regard for me, nor for the entire Heavenly Dragon Sect!"
"And what of it?" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, tinged with amusement, as if in his eyes, all of this was insignificant.
"What an impressive display!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's body surged with spiritual energy, exuding an unparalleled aura. He appeared immensely powerful, instilling a sense of awe in those present.
Witnessing this scene, everyone became somewhat flustered. The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's immense strength clearly made them apprehensive. If such a formidable expert were to unleash his power, it would undoubtedly be a thunderous force.
"This person's strength is definitely above Martial Emperor. He might have reached a higher realm!"
Steward Zhao's expression shifted, and his heart filled with trepidation. He had not anticipated things escalating to this point, and it had caught him off guard.
"It seems a fight is truly imminent!"
Lu Fan's lips curved upwards slightly as he looked towards the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master. "I am very curious, how much capability do you possess to act so unscrupulously!"
"You will soon witness my capabilities!"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master let out a cold laugh, a chilling glint in his eyes. In that instant, he transformed into a surge of energy, advancing towards Lu Fan, appearing exceptionally terrifying.
Upon witnessing this, Lu Fan remained nonchalant, treating it as a trivial matter. In his eyes, it seemed to hold little significance.
Meanwhile, other experts of the Heavenly Dragon Sect also showed signs of joy. Their Sect Master's actions implied he was confident of victory, otherwise, he would not have attacked directly.
Sensing the terrifying aura, Lu Fan hesitated for a moment before directly summoning the Haotian Pagoda. His aura gradually intensified, his eyes sharpening, as if the Haotian Pagoda possessed immense power.
Those present, upon seeing this, had their expressions slightly change. Clearly, they hadn't expected Lu Fan to summon the Haotian Pagoda, and it appeared to be quite extraordinary.
"What is this treasure?" The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's brow furrowed, his expression subtly fluctuating. He could clearly sense the potent aura emanating from the Haotian Pagoda, causing him to instinctively retreat.
"I know your strength is considerable, but before the Haotian Pagoda, you are likely insignificant!" Lu Fan stated coldly. "Today, I shall see what you are truly capable of!"
Following these words, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master burst into laughter, a chilling edge to it, as if he believed that even with the Haotian Pagoda, Lu Fan could do nothing to him, and he didn't even take it seriously.