"Dao Xuan, the Grand Elder, now that things have come to this, what should be our course of action?" the Lin family's elder uncle asked. "This matter is of grave importance. If that brat is allowed to grow, it will be a fatal blow to our two great powers."
"Do you think I don't know that!"
Dao Xuan replied with some helplessness, "It's just that so many experts have escaped from the ancient Tao family. It's not that easy to get rid of that brat."
The Lin family's elder uncle knitted his brows, his expression turning grim. He understood some things, but he found them difficult to accept.
"After we return to the Holy Land, I will report this matter to the Holy Lord for his final decision."
"I will do the same!" The Lin family's elder uncle nodded slightly. "This child must not be kept. Otherwise, there will be endless trouble in the future. Therefore, upon returning to the Lin family, I will persuade the family head to take action, even against the ancient Tao family!"
After reaching a consensus, everyone departed from Huacheng. Only when they had all left did peace return to Huacheng. However, all the buildings within Huacheng had been reduced to ruins and were unrecognizable.
The might of a peerless divine weapon was far from simple. From this, one could see how formidable the power unleashed by this peerless divine weapon was.
Elder Hua gazed at all the buildings in Huacheng and sighed, "Huacheng has become like this. I'm afraid no one will come here again. It's a pity that things have reached this point and cannot be undone."
"As long as the people are safe, Huacheng can be rebuilt," Fairy Baihua said with a light laugh. "Elder Hua need not be saddened."
"That's true!" Elder Hua nodded. "However, it will take a considerable amount of time, and it will have a certain impact on our Hundred Flowers Valley."
Fairy Baihua nodded slightly. Huacheng had been managed for over a hundred years, and its destruction was indeed a pity.
Not far from the Tao family, Lu Fan erected a tomb for the ancestor of the Shen family. The people of the Eighteen Sects of Kyushu had already arrived. Looking at the new grave, their eyes burned with anger.
"The Xuan Guang Holy Land will have to pay the price for this in the future!"
Xu Fei stated, "Our Eighteen Sects of Kyushu have never been treated like this. Now, with heavy casualties among the eighteen sect leaders and more than half of our other experts dead or injured, this enmity cannot be forgiven!"
"It's a pity our strength is too weak; we are ultimately unable to shake the Holy Land."
Tu Wenhai shook his head, feeling a sense of despair. After all, he was still somewhat intimidated by the Holy Land.
"So what if it's a Holy Land? A Holy Land is not a place where one can do whatever they please!" Sister Zhao said. "We must cultivate more diligently in the future. Only by becoming stronger can we make our enemies fearful."
Lu Fan bowed three times before speaking to the crowd, "Ancestor Shen died saving me. I will surely avenge this!"
"Xiao Fan, you don't need to dwell on it too much!" Old Master Han said. "If it weren't for your intention to save the Eighteen Sects of Kyushu, so many things wouldn't have happened, and you wouldn't have been implicated."
Lu Fan nodded slightly. Although things were as Old Master Han said, he would not let this matter rest.
"What are your plans next?"
The young master of the Tao family asked, "If I'm not mistaken, the Lin family and the Xuan Guang Holy Land will not let you off easily!"
"The Assassin Dynasty is not as weak as you might think!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "The Xuan Guang Holy Land and the Lin family will eventually have to pay the price!"
Upon hearing these words, everyone present was slightly surprised, wondering if Lu Fan already had other plans.
"From this day forward, the members of the Eighteen Sects of Kyushu will be integrated into the Assassin Dynasty. Practice the Gui Xi technique diligently. When the time comes for our return, we will surely avenge today's grievances!"
Lu Fan looked at the people of the Eighteen Sects of Kyushu, his gaze becoming sharper. How could they accept such a major event happening today?
"We will certainly obey the orders of the rudder master!"
The people of the Eighteen Sects of Kyushu nodded one after another, their expressions growing solemn. Given the circumstances, they naturally did not wish to sit idly by.
At the same time, Lu Fan looked at the young master of the Tao family again. "Brother Tao, your great kindness is beyond words. Without you, I would likely have perished. If the ancient Tao family ever faces any trouble in the future, I will certainly not stand idly by!"
"Your words are enough!"
Tao Maocheng said with a faint smile, "However, after you leave this time, when will we meet again!"
"I plan to go into seclusion at the branch headquarters to break through to the high-level Saint realm!"
Lu Fan's gaze was solemn. His strength was still too weak to contend with the Holy Land. Only by improving his strength could he survive.
"Then I wish you success!"
The young master of the Tao family smiled. "We await your good news. When you return with strength, the Tao family will be on your side."
Lu Fan nodded slightly. He truly respected Tao Maocheng from the bottom of his heart. If it weren't for Tao Maocheng, he would have died long ago.
After leaving the ancient Tao family, Lu Fan led the people of the Eighteen Sects of Kyushu into the barrier. This barrier was created by Jian Bei using a special formation, making it undetectable to ordinary people. Thus, they were naturally the safest within this barrier.
At this very moment, the Lin family and the Xuan Guang Holy Land had already gathered many experts, preparing to go to the ancient Tao family to demand Lu Fan.
The ancient Tao family had dispatched many experts earlier in Huacheng, so they dared not act too recklessly. However, things were very different now. The two great powers would never give up.
At the main gate of the ancient Tao family, the gathering of the two great powers caused quite a stir. Many people throughout the Eastern Region were observing, clearly aware that this matter was of great significance.
"If the ancient Tao family does not hand over that person, we, the two great powers, will not rest!"
Dao Xuan narrowed his eyes. "Now that we have arrived at the ancient Tao family, we require a single word from you!"
The young master of the Tao family slowly stepped forward, looking at the few figures before him and smiling faintly. "You have come to our ancient Tao family? All for Haotian? However, he has already departed. I'm afraid I will have to disappoint you."
"Already departed?"
Dao Xuan's gaze instantly turned cold. "In other words, the ancient Tao family is unwilling to hand over this person?"
"Whether I am willing to hand over this person or not, what does it have to do with you?" the young master of the Tao family said coldly. "He is my sworn brother. Let alone if he is not in the ancient Tao family, even if he were, how could I allow you to take him away!"
"The young master of the Tao family is indeed formidable, and his words are sharp. He has never taken us seriously!" Dao Xuan's eyes turned icy as he stared directly at the young master of the Tao family. His purpose for coming today was to deal with Lu Fan. If Lu Fan was truly not here, wouldn't his trip be in vain?
The Lin family's elder uncle also stood by, his expression turning cold. This time, both the Xuan Guang Holy Land and the Lin family had brought many people, and they naturally would not give up.