"So it's the Shen family's ancestor!"
Young Master Tao cupped his fists. "At home, I have no desire to be enemies with the eighteen gates of Kyushu. I've already made myself clear. This person is my sworn brother. As long as he's safe, we can leave!"
"He is the son-in-law of our eighteen gates of Kyushu, and his departure is the business of the eighteen gates of Kyushu!"
With a calm expression, the Shen family's ancestor spoke coldly. "You, as the young master of the Tao family, are of a certain status. Do you intend to rely on your peerless divine weapon to act arrogantly here?"
"How dare I!"
Young Master Tao shook his head. His gaze turned sharp as well. The Shen family's ancestor was indeed extraordinary. With just a few words, he had rendered him speechless. If it came to a fight, he would likely be even more formidable.
"Ancestor, he injured people from the eighteen gates of Kyushu. This matter cannot be let go just like that," Old Man Han interjected. "The eighteen gates of Kyushu have never been bullied by others. Not even the ancient aristocratic families can do this."
The Shen family's ancestor said no more. Instead, he looked at Lu Fan. "An ancient divine body is indeed extraordinary. However, since you are the son-in-law of our eighteen gates of Kyushu, you should stand on our side."
"Senior, you jest. The wedding was not successful, and I am not a member of the eighteen gates of Kyushu!" Lu Fan stated directly. "Although I am an ancient divine body, I also have my own dignity!"
"If that is the case, then I can only act!"
The Shen family's ancestor reached out with one hand and grabbed towards Lu Fan. There was no concealment in his eyes, as if in his view, Lu Fan was merely a plaything, not worth mentioning.
Seeing this, Tao Maocheng was about to intervene, but he realized it was too late. He was directly pulled back by the Shen family's ancestor. The aura of the Tongtian Mirror instantly emanated, and Tao Maocheng, standing above the Tongtian Mirror, instantly became fierce. "Young Master Shen, do you truly wish to be enemies with my Tao family?"
"What if I do?" The Shen family's ancestor squinted his eyes. "With just the few of you, do you think controlling a peerless divine weapon allows you to do as you please within the eighteen gates of Kyushu? Do you truly think this is a place anyone can just come to?"
The faces of the Tao family members turned grim. The Shen family's ancestor before them was on the same level as their family head. They were no match for him, even with the peerless divine weapon.
The members of the eighteen gates of Kyushu rejoiced instantly, showering the Shen family's ancestor with compliments. With the Shen family's ancestor's appearance, they felt a sense of vindication. Previously, the eighteen gates of Kyushu had been suppressed by the peerless divine weapon, losing face. Now, with their ancestor present, everything was secure.
"No wonder the eighteen gates of Kyushu have stood for so many years. I didn't expect them to have such an old monster!"
"Who says not! With every movement, there is endless power. He has likely surpassed the Saint realm!"
Conversations continued as people discussed, fully aware of the Shen family's ancestor's status.
"Xian'er, he is your person, so I'll leave him to you!" The Shen family's ancestor restrained Lu Fan and handed him over to Chen Xian'er.
"Ancestor Shen, are you truly going to be enemies with my Tao family?" Young Master Tao's voice was cold. The Tongtian Mirror beside him also exuded supreme divine might, ready to strike at any moment.
"What if I do?" The Shen family's ancestor sneered. "Is your Tao family going to start a war with my eighteen gates of Kyushu?"
"What if we start a war!" Young Master Tao's voice was icy. A powerful aura surged from within the Tongtian Mirror, heading towards the Shen family's ancestor. Since he had brought the Tongtian Mirror, he was undoubtedly prepared. The appearance of the Shen family's ancestor was not entirely unexpected.
"Hmph!" The Shen family's ancestor snorted, his eyes filled with indifference. He didn't fear the Tao family's peerless divine weapon at all. Unless the head of the Tao family himself appeared, no one could harm him.
"Young Master Tao, I advise you not to be reckless!" Old Man Han narrowed his eyes. "Recklessness comes with a price, and I doubt this is something the Tao family head would wish to see!"
"Too much nonsense!" Young Master Tao snorted. He charged forward instantly, his gaze sharp. With the enhancement of the Tongtian Mirror, he appeared even more formidable.
*Boom...*
Two colliding sounds rang out. Young Master Tao was sent flying back violently, blood spilling from him. Even the Tongtian Mirror fell to the ground, leaving him in disbelief. The Shen family's ancestor stood aside, not having moved an inch, exuding an imposing aura.
"Ancestor is mighty, ancestor is mighty!" A chorus of shouts erupted. The crowd cheered, elated. They had lost face earlier when the Tao family's peerless divine weapon suppressed them. Now, with their ancestor present, victory was assured.
"The Shen family's ancestor is indeed as his reputation suggests!" Young Master Tao laughed heartily. "But what if my Tao family head were to come? How would you cope?"
"Your Tao family, without a peerless divine weapon, even if the Tao family head himself came, I wouldn't pay him any mind!" The Shen family's ancestor scoffed. "If you don't believe me, feel free to try!"
Following these words, Tao Maocheng ignored him and turned his gaze to Lu Fan. "Brother Lu, rest assured. I will definitely rescue you. When I report this to my father, he will surely bring the peerless divine weapon to the eighteen gates of Kyushu!"
Han Xiaoxiao frowned, glancing at Lu Fan with a sense of helplessness. She hadn't expected that even with Young Master Tao bringing the peerless divine weapon himself, he still couldn't take Lu Fan away. The sheer power of the eighteen gates of Kyushu was immense.
"They're just leaving like this?" Many onlookers voiced their confusion. The deterrence of the Tao family earlier had been overwhelming, yet now they were about to depart.
"What else can they do? The Shen family's ancestor has already appeared, he's a Saint King! How many Saint Kings are there in the entire Eastern Region!"
"That's true. Those who can become Saint Kings can dominate the entire Eastern Region!"
Conversations continued as people speculated, curious about the unfolding scene.
As the Tao family members withdrew, the entire eighteen gates of Kyushu erupted in cheers, their hearts filled with excitement. They, the eighteen gates of Kyushu, feared neither sacred lands nor ancient aristocratic families.
Only a few elders frowned. Young Master Tao had said earlier that they could not take Lu Fan today, but the head of the Tao family would personally arrive soon. With the Tongtian Mirror in hand, likely no one within the eighteen gates of Kyushu would be able to defeat him. This was the most terrifying aspect of the ancient aristocratic families, and the greatest gap between them and these families. They lacked peerless divine weapons. If a war were to break out, it would inevitably lead to widespread bloodshed, and the eighteen gates of Kyushu might not survive. This was no idle threat. However, with Young Master Tao's arrival, the eighteen gates of Kyushu naturally could not show weakness.