"If I'm not mistaken, it might be the same person!"
The Jade Pool Saintess spoke, "This person is truly audacious, showing no regard for the Jade Pool Sacred Land!"
Within the Jade Pool Sacred Land, the elders' expressions turned cold. If it was indeed the same person, they would not let them off easily.
How could they stand idly by when someone dared to cause trouble in the Jade Pool Sacred Land?
"Investigate! No one leaves the Jade Pool Sacred Land today until this matter is cleared up!"
The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman's expression was indifferent. As a Supreme Elder of the Jade Pool Sacred Land, how could she allow such a thing to happen?
Seeing this, the people present instantly became somewhat flustered. If it was as Elder Jiutian said, would they still be unable to leave?
"Supreme Elder Jiutian, wouldn't this be making things difficult for us?"
An old man spoke, "The immortal peaches were not stolen by us, so why are you detaining us?"
"Yes! Isn't this too unfair!"
The crowd voiced their discontent, feeling a sense of injustice towards the Jade Pool Sacred Land's actions, as they were implicated without being involved.
"Everyone, there's no need to worry. As long as it wasn't you, the matter naturally won't fall upon you!" The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman smiled. "But if it was someone among you, even if they are from another sacred land, the Jade Pool Sacred Land will not let it go!"
The people present nodded, not daring to neglect the words of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman. If she said so, she could surely make it happen.
"Saintess, you've had a confrontation with that person, you should be able to recognize him!"
The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman spoke, "If that person is not elsewhere in the sacred land, they must have entered the grand gathering. You should take a good look!"
The Jade Pool Saintess was slightly stunned. She then hurriedly nodded. What Nine Heavens Saintess said was indeed correct; the person from before was very likely among the crowd.
Seeing that the Jade Pool Saintess was about to inspect everyone one by one, Xu Fei was instantly dumbfounded. If this really happened, wouldn't Lu Fan be discovered very quickly?
"It's fine!"
Lu Fan shook his head and smiled. "He didn't see my true face. As long as I conceal my aura, he naturally won't discover me!"
Hearing Lu Fan's words, Xu Fei was finally at ease. Being discovered within the Jade Pool Sacred Land would be a terrible fate.
The Jade Pool Saintess did not delay. She walked directly to the crowd and looked at them one by one. If the culprit was among them, she would certainly not let them off easily.
However, after scanning the crowd, she didn't find anyone, and her brow immediately furrowed.
"What, that person isn't among them?"
The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman asked, her tone becoming more solemn. This matter concerned the dignity of the sacred land and could not have any mistakes.
"No!"
The Jade Pool Saintess shook her head. "Could it be that the person is still elsewhere in the sacred land, or has already left?"
"This matter concerns the dignity of the Jade Pool Sacred Land!"
The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman said coldly, "Since the culprit cannot be found, I'm afraid you will all have to endure staying in the Jade Pool Sacred Land for a few more days!"
"But we all have things to do, how can we stay here!"
The crowd voiced their objections, unwilling to stay. They knew that once they stayed, it would take a considerable amount of time.
"All the immortal peaches of the Jade Pool Sacred Land have been stolen. This is a matter of great importance. If you are unwilling to stay, are you perhaps trying to conceal something?"
The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman spoke, carrying an imposing aura that brooked no argument.
The crowd was instantly resigned. Since the Supreme Elder of the Jade Pool Sacred Land had spoken like this, it would be unreasonable to refuse.
"Since things have turned out this way, we can only wait for the Jade Pool Sacred Land to capture that person before we can leave!"
Dao Xuan stood up slightly and looked at everyone. "But everyone, rest assured, the Jade Pool Sacred Land will not trouble us once they catch the culprit!"
The various saints nodded. With the Supreme Elder of the Brilliant Light Sacred Land present, they felt much more at ease.
Even if the Jade Pool Sacred Land intended to cause trouble, they would not allow it to succeed.
After a long while, the Jade Pool Saintess said to the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman, "Now, to capture that person, we may have to use the divine weapon's sensing ability!"
"Use the divine weapon?"
The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman's brow furrowed. The supreme divine weapon of the Jade Pool Sacred Land was forged from the Immortal Peach Sacred Tree and possessed innate abilities. If it were truly activated, it could sense the whereabouts of the immortal peaches.
Thinking of this, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman looked at the crowd. "Among you, who stole the immortal peaches? If you confess honestly, there might still be a way out. Otherwise, when the supreme divine weapon is invoked, even if you want to admit your mistake, it will be too late!" Su Dan Novel Network
After these words, the crowd looked at each other, not daring to hide anything. However, since this matter had nothing to do with them, even if they wanted to speak up, they didn't know what to say.
"Leader, why don't you confess!"
Xu Fei teased, "Save them the trouble!"
"What, are you wishing for me to be caught?"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes and frowned. The Jade Pool Sacred Land was going to use a supreme divine weapon, which was beyond his expectations.
To cause such a stir for a few immortal peaches, if he had known, he wouldn't have stolen them. But now, it was too late.
"Leader, why don't we just throw away the immortal peaches!"
Sister Zhao said nervously, "If we're not careful, it could be troublesome. Keeping them is also a disaster!"
"Now that we are within the barrier, how can we take out the immortal peaches in front of everyone!"
Lu Fan shook his head slightly, feeling helpless. This was beyond his expectations.
Seeing that no one stepped forward, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman said no more and walked directly towards the depths, intending to invoke the supreme divine weapon.
This matter was no trivial affair. If they couldn't capture the culprit, it would be a great humiliation for the Jade Pool Sacred Land, and they were naturally aware of this.
"It seems I can't stay here any longer!"
Lu Fan frowned. "If they really invoke the supreme divine weapon, it will be extremely difficult for me to leave the Jade Pool Sacred Land!"
"Then what should we do?"
Xu Fei asked, naturally concerned about this matter.
"Force our way out!"
Lu Fan sighed deeply. This was the only way to remain safe. Otherwise, by the time the supreme divine weapon appeared, it would be too late to leave.
"But the Jade Pool Sacred Land has many experts. If we force our way out, won't it..."
Xu Fei's brow furrowed. Although their strength had been growing over the past three years, causing trouble within the sacred land might not be so easy.
"I'll go out by myself!"
Lu Fan said solemnly. "You all must not expose yourselves!"
After speaking, Lu Fan's figure suddenly shot into the sky, and an aura emanated from him.
Seeing the scene before them, everyone present was shocked, not knowing what had happened.
At the same time, the Jade Pool Saintess looked sharply at Lu Fan. His aura had now been revealed, and she could confirm that he was the one who had trapped her in the woods.