"As the foremost of the Eight Prince's Four Divine Guards, if you do not act today, what will become of our reputation?" Bai Hu said coldly.
Bai Hu frowned and then looked at Liu Qianjiao, "The Divine Immortal Valley should at least provide an explanation by now!"
"My disciple already stated that the person the Eight Prince's Mansion is pursuing is not within the Divine Immortal Valley!"
Liu Qianjiao sneered, "To mobilize such a large force, the Eight Prince's Mansion truly honors my Divine Immortal Valley!"
"Senior, please do not overthink. We have brought everyone here today hoping the Divine Immortal Valley will hand over the wanted individual. Since the person is not here, we naturally dare not act presumptuously!"
Qing Long clasped his fists slightly. While his strength was formidable, it was relative. He had no confidence in dealing with the Valley Master of the Divine Immortal Valley.
"You say he is not here, so he is not here?"
Bai Hu sneered, "I will send people to search to confirm that the young man is not in the Divine Immortal Valley!"
"Does the Eight Prince's Mansion have this qualification?"
Liu Qianjiao narrowed her eyes, "Why don't you go back and ask your father!"
"You..."
Bai Hu's expression changed, and he became angry. Qing Long and the others also looked displeased.
Liu Qianjiao's words showed no regard for the Eight Prince's Mansion, otherwise, she would not dare to be so arrogant.
"I have said this: if anyone dares to harm a disciple of the Divine Immortal Valley, I will exterminate their entire clan. As for whether they are royalty, I will not hesitate!"
Liu Qianjiao uttered a threat, then ascended into the air, ignoring everyone present.
Seeing Liu Qianjiao depart, the members of the Eight Prince's Mansion stood frozen, unable to recover for a long time.
"He just left like that?"
Zhu Que said awkwardly, "Should we make a move, or just return?"
"The Divine Immortal Valley has profound foundations. The Prince has ordered that we do not oppose the Divine Immortal Valley unless absolutely necessary!"
Qing Long spoke, looking at Bai Hu.
Bai Hu was filled with unwillingness, but he also knew that even if Qing Long and the others acted, it would likely be futile.
Given the aura of the Divine Immortal Valley Master just now, who among them dared to act recklessly?
"Master, is it alright for us to just close the mountain gate like this?"
Within the Divine Immortal Valley, Peony voiced her concern, "That is the Eight Prince's Mansion, after all!"
"Even if the Eight Prince himself were to arrive, he would not dare to shout at me. Why should I bother with these insignificant gnats!" Liu Qianjiao shrugged, "However, that brat really knows how to cause trouble for me!"
Peony was taken aback, and then she remembered Lu Fan, "Actually, I think he's a good person. I don't know how he offended the Eight Prince's Mansion!"
"What, you have taken a liking to that brat?"
Liu Qianjiao chuckled, "Do you want your master to be a matchmaker? To help you two get together?"
"Master, don't talk nonsense, I don't!"
Peony's face blushed, instantly becoming shy.
Although they had only met briefly, for some reason, during Lu Fan's absence, she had always felt a sense of anticipation in her heart.
After a long while, the members of the Eight Prince's Mansion finally left, without any further action.
Many observing cultivators around were in an uproar.
They had expected a world-shattering battle, but it seemed they had worried unnecessarily.
It was likely that after this incident, the status of the Divine Immortal Valley in the White Dragon Dynasty would be unshakeable, and no one would dare to underestimate the major sects.
In a city near the Fire Domain, Lu Fan sat with the elders of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, with some wine and dishes beside them.
"My Lord, the Eight Prince's Mansion dispatched many experts this time, their sole purpose being to capture you!"
The Pavilion Master of Heavenly Fire Pavilion chuckled, "But they do not know that my Lord is long gone!"
"The Eight Prince's Mansion?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "One day, this debt will be settled with them!"
After speaking, Lu Fan took a sip of wine, seemingly holding a deep grudge against the Eight Prince's Mansion.
"Tomorrow we head to the Divine Wind Pavilion. Have the elders made their preparations?"
Lu Fan inquired, more concerned about this. The trip to the Divine Wind Pavilion was of great importance, and mishandling it would inevitably lead to disaster.
"My Lord, rest assured, we are fully prepared and can depart at any time!" the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Fire Pavilion stated solemnly.
Lu Fan nodded with satisfaction and then drank his wine. Even he was surprised that the Eight Prince's Mansion would go to such lengths to deal with him.
The next morning, Lu Fan and his party departed the city, heading towards the Divine Wind Pavilion.
Simultaneously, Bai Ye Tian also led many experts from the Bai family towards the Divine Wind Pavilion. They had not forgotten their agreement with Lu Fan.
Some time later, in the valley in front of the Divine Wind Pavilion, Bai Ye Tian halted, and the Bai family members also observed their surroundings.
"Brother, what is it?" Bai Xue asked.
"Ahead is the Divine Wind Pavilion!"
Bai Ye Tian explained, "We will wait here. If we get too close and are discovered by the Divine Wind Pavilion, it will be troublesome!"
"I see!" Bai Xue nodded slightly, "Big brother knows best!"
Bai Ye Tian smiled and looked around the Divine Wind Pavilion, as if waiting for something.
"Young Master, venturing deep into the Divine Wind Pavilion this time is extremely perilous!"
Uncle Wu spoke, "When will Lord Lu arrive?"
"He should be here soon!" Bai Ye Tian replied, though even he did not know for sure.
"It's already noon, why haven't we seen him yet!"
Bai Xue asked curiously, "Has something happened?"
"Let's wait a bit longer. Lu Fan will not break his promise!" Bai Ye Tian stated directly, "Everyone, there's no need to rush!"
The members of the Bai family nodded, finally calming down.
Boom...
Suddenly, a massive impact sound rang out. Within the Divine Wind Pavilion, a building was instantly reduced to dust by powerful spiritual energy.
Inside the Divine Wind Pavilion, numerous disciples dodged, becoming greatly alarmed, not knowing what had happened.
In mid-air, Lu Fan and his companions looked on indifferently. The disturbance just now was naturally caused by them.
"Who dares to be so audacious as to cause trouble in the Divine Wind Pavilion!"
A cold voice sounded. Within the Divine Wind Pavilion, many outstanding disciples stepped out, their expressions arrogant.
Being disciples of the Divine Wind Pavilion, most were exceptionally talented, and thus naturally held themselves in high regard.
"Have your Pavilion Master come out to see me!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "Tell him Lu Fan has arrived!"
"Lu Fan?"
The disciples were greatly alarmed, and they involuntarily retreated a few steps. They knew that Shangguan Hai had died at Lu Fan's hands.
Since he dared to kill the Young Pavilion Master, they, mere disciples, dared not step forward.
Just then, within the Divine Wind Pavilion, countless elders flew out, their auras exceptionally powerful. The weakest was at the Spiritual Emperor realm.
Shangguan Qingtian, surrounded by elders, arrived before Lu Fan and his group, a fierce expression on his face, "Last time at the Divine Immortal Valley, I could not act against you, but today, you have come to my doorstep willingly!"
"The Divine Wind Pavilion has always wanted to kill me. Today, I have come to collect the debt!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "Where there is Lu Fan, the Divine Wind Pavilion need not exist!"
With these words, Shangguan Qingtian laughed heartily, "With just you few, you intend to destroy my Divine Wind Pavilion? Who gave you the courage?"