"Father, I understand everything you've said!" the young master of the Tao family nodded. "But to make enemies of the Nine Great Sacred Lands, even the ancient Tao family might not be able to bear such turmoil!"
"As a member of the Tao family, you should have no fear of the might of ten thousand men!"
The head of the Tao family spoke frankly, "Do what you believe is right. You will control the entire Tao family in the future, and your decisions are extremely important!"
"Thank you for your reminder, Father!"
The young master of the Tao family cupped his fists slightly, then summoned the Tongtian Mirror. Emitting a vast aura, he stepped towards the direction of the Assassin Dynasty. Living in this world, if one were to consider too much, wouldn't it be too burdensome?
He now had only one thought: to fight alongside Lu Fan. The young master of the Tao family had this confidence because of what the head of the Tao family, or rather the entire Tao family, had given him.
Among the many ancient aristocratic families, the Tao family's strength was extraordinary. The head of the Tao family's words were enough to indicate that even if the Nine Great Sacred Lands joined forces, they might not dare to attack the Tao family.
Outside the Assassin Dynasty, Lu Fan controlled two peerless divine weapons. Numerous experts from the Assassin Dynasty also stood firm, clearly prepared. They would absolutely not surrender, even if it meant death.
"Oh right, is this person your brother?"
Elder Qingdeng suddenly laughed and grabbed Xu Fei, who was bound and looked quite disheveled. "If he is your brother, then he is truly foolish to have been captured by people from our Xuanguang Sacred Land! If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have known about this branch of the Assassin Dynasty!"
Xu Fei's face was beaten beyond recognition, and he looked like he was on his last breath, his face pale. He looked towards Lu Fan and said, "It's all my fault. If I had listened to you, they wouldn't have extracted my memories!"
"This is not the time to talk about this!"
Lu Fan frowned and said to Qingdeng, "I told you earlier that you want to deal with me. Why bother them? If the people of the Assassin Dynasty truly die today, I will never let this go!"
"You, a mere boy who is about to become a dead man, dare to bluster here!"
Elder Qingdeng burst into laughter, a cold glint in his eyes, looking at Lu Fan with utter disdain.
"Join forces to kill this traitor!"
The voice of the head of the Lin family rang out with immense deterrence. Things had reached this point, and they would not back down. Today, they had to make Lu Fan bleed to fulfill their objective.
At the same time, many experts from the Sacred Lands stepped forward, exuding supreme might, crushing towards Lu Fan. The battle was about to erupt.
"People of the Assassin Dynasty, listen! Break through with all your might!"
Lu Fan commanded, "If you can survive, go into hiding and live anonymously!"
The people of the Assassin Dynasty also attacked, seemingly unconcerned by Lu Fan's words, or perhaps in their hearts, people of the Assassin Dynasty only knew how to fight to the death, not to surrender meekly.
Numerous experts from the Nine Great Sacred Lands unleashed their attacks, the sky above seeming to be covered by a shroud, causing quite a stir.
However, just then, the power of a formidable peerless divine weapon flashed. Before anyone could react, it was interrupted by a powerful beam of light, and many experts were sent flying backward.
When they finally saw clearly, they realized that someone was controlling the Tao family's Tongtian Mirror not far away.
"So it's the young master of the Tao family!"
Qingdeng narrowed his eyes. "You are using the Tongtian Divine Mirror. Are you here to deal with us? Since when has the ancient Tao family aligned itself with the Assassin Dynasty?"
"Since when has the way the ancient Tao family conducts itself been subject to others' dictates!"
His gaze was cold, and the young master of the Tao family exuded a commanding aura, possessing supreme deterrence that was truly extraordinary. The atmosphere radiating from him was enough to awe anyone.
Elder Qingdeng's face turned ashen. The young master of the Tao family's words displeased him greatly, yet he was utterly helpless.
"The ancient Tao family is also an ancient aristocratic family. Are they truly going to associate themselves with them?"
The head of the Xuanguang Sacred Land asked, frowning. The ancient Tao family was known for its deep foundations among the ancient aristocratic families. Even their Xuanguang Sacred Land dared not offend them lightly.
"If you all could heed my words and make peace, that would be best. If you refuse to do so, I will not let you succeed today!"
The young master of the Tao family's expression was indifferent, his gaze sweeping towards the Nine Great Sacred Lands. The Tongtian Mirror hovered above his head, projecting an imposing presence.
At the same time, seeing this scene, the experts of the Sacred Lands sharpened their gazes. They had not expected the young master of the Tao family to possess such a commanding presence, completely disregarding the experts of the Sacred Lands.
"This matter concerns the Assassin Dynasty, and has nothing to do with the ancient Tao family!"
Lu Fan stated coldly, his gaze turning towards the young master of the Tao family. "Thank you for your powerful assistance, Brother Tao, but what is happening today is not something you can control!"
"Since I have come, I have no intention of leaving!"
The young master of the Tao family's expression was indifferent. "If you are unwilling, then I will face the Nine Great Sacred Lands alone. I will not take a single step back!"
Lu Fan stood rooted to the spot, his expression shifting. He knew very well that if the young master of the Tao family became involved, it would likely implicate the entire Tao family, which was not what Lu Fan wished to see.
"Things have reached this point, there is nothing more to say!"
Elder Qingdeng sneered. "The young master of the Tao family wishes to make enemies of the Nine Great Sacred Lands. I hope he has thought it through, as this matter is not trivial and will lead to estrangement from many factions!"
"You may be mistaken. I do not represent my Tao family, but myself!"
The young master of the Tao family narrowed his eyes. "When have you ever seen any experts from my Tao family come here? It has been me alone from beginning to end!"
Upon hearing this, the many Sacred Lands frowned slightly. The young master of the Tao family saying this clearly indicated his intention to engage in a major confrontation with them, especially with the Tongtian Mirror present.
"Brother Tao, why must you do this!" Lu Fan expressed his helplessness. "Things have reached this stage, and it is no longer something the Tao family can resist, nor something you can control. You do not need to get involved in this matter!"
"I have already made it very clear that I do not represent the entire Tao family, only myself!"
The young master of the Tao family stated directly. "I hope you understand that we are sworn brothers, and therefore I will absolutely not let you suffer any threat. If anyone wishes to harm you, I will never allow them to!"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned. The young master of the Tao family's words touched him deeply. Clearly, he had not expected the young master of the Tao family to speak in such a manner.