"The assassin dynasty Haotian is to be protected by my Archaic Tao family. Whoever dares to touch him will be an enemy of the Archaic Tao family!"
His voice carried a killing intent as the young master of the Tao family, wielding a peerless divine weapon, arrived at the peak of Flower City. The might of the Tongtian Mirror caused a sensation.
In addition, many experts from the Tao family had also arrived. Each of them was no ordinary person, clearly indicating they meant business.
"Archaic Tao family?"
Ancestor Lin furrowed his brows. "What is going on? When did the assassin dynasty establish a connection with the Archaic Tao family?"
"I don't know either!"
Dao Xuan shook his head slightly, feeling puzzled by the matter. Under normal circumstances, the Archaic Tao family and the assassin dynasty should not have any ties.
Lu Fan, however, did not concern himself with such matters. Holding the corpse of the Shen family ancestor, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Grandpa Shen had always treated him well. Now, to be killed by someone from a sacred land, how could Lu Fan accept it?
"Young Master Tao, the assassin dynasty and the Archaic families are inherently enemies. You have come today with a peerless divine weapon. Do you intend to protect him?" Dao Xuan asked, "Have you considered our thoughts in doing so?"
"It is your business to kill him, and it is my business to save him," the young master of the Tao family said coldly. "You do your thing, I do mine, and we shall not interfere with each other!"
"Young Master Tao, your words are not entirely accurate. If it were truly non-interference, that would be fine, but it appears that it is not that simple."
Ancestor Lin smiled and said, "If you truly intend to protect him, you will be offending the Lin family and the Xuanguang Sacred Land. Wouldn't that lead to a division among the major powers?"
"I have already stated, no one can stop me from saving the person I wish to save!" the young master of the Tao family replied with a cold expression. "If anyone dares to interfere, I will take their life. You should know that what I say always counts."
Dao Xuan sneered, "According to Young Master Tao's meaning, we must do as you wish? Otherwise, we will offend the Tao family?"
"You can think of it that way!"
Tao Maocheng smiled faintly, his gaze softening, seemingly not taking the Lin family and the Xuanguang Sacred Land too seriously.
"Young Master of the Tao family, I know that the Tao family is not an ordinary Archaic family, and may even have a God King presiding over it. However, you should think carefully. It is not worth offending two major forces for someone unknown," Ancestor Lin smiled and said. "More importantly, you should be very clear that this matter is of great significance and is closely related to our two major forces. Once the Tao family gets involved, things will become complicated."
"There is no complexity to speak of. No one can stop what I intend to do!"
Tao Maocheng used the Tongtian Mirror to directly shield Lu Fan, without any regard for Dao Xuan and the others, as if they were mere air in his eyes. Su Dan Novel Network
Dao Xuan and Ancestor Lin exchanged glances, utterly bewildered. They had never expected the young master of the Tao family to be so direct, disregarding their opposition.
The many experts of the Tao family also arrived one after another, their imposing aura causing considerable fear.
"Xiao Fan, I'm here to take you back!"
The young master of the Tao family spoke, "As long as I am here, no one can harm you!"
Lu Fan lifted the corpse of the Shen family ancestor, his steps heavy. He looked at Dao Xuan and the others, a murderous intent in his eyes. He did not possess the strength for it now, but soon, Lu Fan would make them pay. This deep hatred was irreconcilable.
"Young Master Tao, when did I say you could leave?" Bao Xue said coldly. "The person my Xuanguang Sacred Land wants to kill cannot simply be taken away by anyone. If you insist on doing so, do not blame me for showing no mercy."
"No mercy?"
Tao Maocheng narrowed his eyes. "I would like to see how you show no mercy? Do you intend to provoke a catastrophe in the Eastern Region? You should know the power of my Tao family's Tongtian Divine Mirror. Once it is fully unleashed, it is not something you can resist."
Following these words, Dao Xuan's face turned ashen. "If such a thing happens, it will be your problem, and it will have nothing to do with us!"
"Now is not the time to shirk responsibility. If a war breaks out, it will surely cause turmoil in the Eastern Region, which is likely not what the two major forces wish to see!" Tao Maocheng smiled. "Of course, you can choose not to heed my warning and insist on attacking me. However, my Archaic Tao family is not a pushover. If anyone dares to attack, I will not back down."
"What a joke. Do you think a few words from you can intimidate us?" Ancestor Lin said coldly. "My dignified Lin family is also an Archaic family. If the Tao family truly intends to act recklessly here, the Lin family will not stand by. Moreover, this person is an enemy of my Lin family. How can I let him go today?"
"Since you are unwilling, why don't we fight and save ourselves the trouble of talking?"
The young master of the Tao family's expression was indifferent, carrying a sharp aura. The situation had reached this point, and he would not hold back, especially after Ancestor Lin's arrogant words.
"Everyone, please think carefully. If a fight truly breaks out, the Archaic Tao family is not afraid of the two of you!" an elder from the Tao family said with a smile. "It is best to weigh your actions, lest you cause unnecessary trouble, which would be a loss outweighing the gain."
"Hmph!"
Dao Xuan snorted coldly and directly activated the Demon Subduing Pestle. Lu Fan must be kept here today, as it was also the wish of their Lin family. If anyone dared to defy the Lin family's wishes, he would not back down.
The Xuanguang Sword also slowly rose into the air, carrying a powerful deterrent force that made everyone present retreat. It seemed another great battle was about to commence. However, this time, it was a clash of equals, two peerless divine weapons against two peerless divine weapons. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the entire Eastern Region could be torn asunder.
After all, these peerless divine weapons were not ordinary objects. If they were fully activated, it would undoubtedly be a catastrophe.
"Don't fight, don't fight!"
The white-haired elder from not far away shouted, a look of despair in his eyes. He was well aware of the immense power of these peerless divine weapons. If two such weapons were to clash, it would surely lead to turmoil in the Eastern Region, causing unrest for everyone.
Ancestor Lin and Dao Xuan did not concern themselves with such matters. Lu Fan must die today, that was their unanimous thought.
"Brother Tao, I am already very grateful for your presence today, but I cannot let the Tao family fall into a predicament because of me," Lu Fan said. "Brother Tao, please leave! Do not engage with them."
"You are my sworn brother, how can I abandon you!" the young master of the Tao family shook his head.