"Please return and inform the Valley Master of Immortal Valley that the person you seek is wanted by my Eighth Prince's Mansion. We hope the Valley Master will grant us this favor."
Qing Long stepped forward, cupping his fist slightly, his words carrying a tone of solemnity.
"This..."
Peony stood by, unsure how to respond. Liu Qian Jiao had instructed him to handle this matter, and he found it quite troublesome. Despite being the eldest disciple of Immortal Valley, he couldn't help but feel a degree of apprehension facing the numerous experts of the Eighth Prince's Mansion.
"Is there some difficulty?" Zhu Que interjected, "The Eighth Prince's Mansion and Immortal Valley have always kept to their own affairs. Why should we fall out over this person?"
"To be frank, that person has indeed left Immortal Valley," Peony stated again. "It is likely useless for you to bring so many experts here. Judging by your bearing, this may not end well."
"Are you warning us or threatening us?" Bai Hu sneered, "He is merely a disciple of Immortal Valley. Even if I were to kill you, your Valley Master wouldn't dare to make a fuss!"
At that very moment, Bai Hu's eyes were filled with murderous intent and immense dissatisfaction. In his view, Peony was insignificant.
With these words, Peony chuckled, "The dignified Eighth Prince's Mansion, to be so negligent. However, this is Immortal Valley. If anything happens to me, my Master will not let it go easily. You should consider that carefully!"
"Tian Lao, this brat's mouth is too foul. Teach her a proper lesson!" Bai Hu sneered, "I'd like to see if the esteemed heir of the Eighth Prince's Mansion can lay hands on him."
"This..."
Tian Lao hesitated, standing by, "He is, after all, a disciple of Immortal Valley. It might not be appropriate to discipline him openly here in Immortal Valley."
"What? Don't you even listen to me?"
Bai Hu grew even more enraged, his gaze sharpening.
"Your subordinate dares not!"
Tian Lao quickly shook his head and turned his attention to Peony, "If you apologize now, it might still be time. Otherwise, you might face mortal peril."
Qing Long stood by, frowning. Such a situation was a disgrace to the Eighth Prince's Mansion, and moreover, they were in Immortal Valley. If they dared to act, they wouldn't gain anything.
"As a disciple of Immortal Valley, if I were to fear you, wouldn't that be a joke?" Peony said coldly. "Since you wish to kill me, then make your move. If I flinch even slightly, I am not Peony, nor am I the eldest disciple of Immortal Valley."
Tian Lao's expression changed. He hadn't expected Peony to be so defiant, treating them as nothing.
"What an arrogant little girl, to actually fulfill his wish!"
With a cold glint in his eyes, Bai Hu was utterly indifferent. Things had reached this point, and this was the only way to provoke Immortal Valley's wrath.
He had brought so many people here to deal with Immortal Valley, as Immortal Valley had insulted him before. He remembered it clearly and would never let it go easily. Su Dan Novel Network
At this very moment, the disciples of Immortal Valley were on high alert. Peony was the eldest disciple of Immortal Valley; if anything were to happen to him, they would have no explanation.
"Young Master, this doesn't seem appropriate!" Qing Long spoke up, "He is merely a disciple. Why trouble him? Why don't we directly storm Immortal Valley and see how the Valley Master explains himself!"
"If you kill his disciple, won't he come out!"
With a faint smile, Bai Hu was utterly unapologetic. He was capable of saying such a thing, and he would certainly do it.
"Doing so will surely enrage the Valley Master of Immortal Valley, and then no one will benefit," Qing Long stated plainly. "We came to Immortal Valley this time to capture Lu Fan, not to wage war with Immortal Valley. I hope the Young Master understands."
Bai Hu's brow furrowed slightly. He hadn't expected Qing Long to dare threaten him. However, as Qing Long had said, the reason he could mobilize so many experts this time was due to his father's order to capture Lu Fan. But now, it seemed it wasn't that simple.
"Who dares to try and kill my disciple?"
Just as everyone was at a standoff, an icy voice echoed from the void. A figure appeared out of thin air above Immortal Valley, exuding an immense aura.
Qing Long stood by, his eyes filled with shock. He could clearly sense that the strength of the Valley Master of Immortal Valley was far beyond his reach.
Such formidable power was truly astonishing, even making one feel at a loss.
"Brother, is this the Valley Master of Immortal Valley? His aura is so powerful, I doubt even our combined strength would be his match!" Zhu Que remarked.
In response, Qing Long frowned, "Indeed, even if we joined forces, we couldn't defeat him. Therefore, we absolutely must not act rashly, or the Eighth Prince's Mansion will suffer."
Zhu Que nodded inwardly, glancing at Bai Hu. He felt utterly helpless regarding Bai Hu. As the heir of the Eighth Prince's Mansion, Bai Hu's actions were somewhat outrageous.
"You've finally appeared!" Bai Hu looked at the Valley Master of Immortal Valley, "Hand over the person, and my Eighth Prince's Mansion can let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, Immortal Valley will become hell on earth."
"Just with you few?"
With a faint smile, the Valley Master of Immortal Valley was completely unfazed, as if Bai Hu's words were utterly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth.
"That's right, just with us!"
Bai Hu's gaze was cold and unapologetic. The Four Divine Guards stood behind him, and numerous experts from the Eighth Prince's Mansion were present. He was now full of confidence.
"Ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"
The Valley Master of Immortal Valley's expression was indifferent, like a peerless divine king. The aura emanating from him made everyone submit, even weakening their legs.
Only Qing Long and the others could stand normally, but it was still quite strenuous, showing the Valley Master of Immortal Valley's power.
"Qing Long, Zhu Que, what are you waiting for?"
Bai Hu said coldly, "Why aren't you making a move and capturing the Valley Master of Immortal Valley? If he doesn't hand over the wanted person, he is an enemy of my Eighth Prince's Mansion."
Qing Long stood by, his face turning ashen. He even wished he could strangle Bai Hu. The Valley Master of Immortal Valley was so powerful, and yet Bai Hu wanted him to act. Even as the head of the Four Divine Guards, he wouldn't have such capability.
"Didn't you want to make a move?" the Valley Master of Immortal Valley sneered, "I'd like to see what capabilities you have to be so arrogant."
Bai Hu once again looked at Qing Long. Qing Long, however, said with a grim face, "Young Master, I am no match for him."