"This matter is of great importance and cannot be borne by the Tao family alone!" Lu Fan shook his head, "Listen to me, I will take charge of this!"
"You don't need to say anymore, my decisions will never be wrong!"
Tao Maocheng shook his head and said, "Moreover, I will not stand by and watch you die. If they want to kill you, I will make them pay the price."
Lu Fan was somewhat moved. Having Tao Maocheng's words was enough to prove their brotherhood was not in vain. However, he knew very well that neither the Lin family nor the Holy Land would easily let him go. If Tao Maocheng wanted to protect him, it would inevitably lead to conflict with the two major powers.
"Young Master has already mobilized many experts from the Tao family to save you. If they dare to act rashly today, they will all perish here!"
The white-haired elder of the Tao family smiled, his words carrying a hidden meaning as he looked towards the Lin family members.
With these words, the Lin family members frowned. If the Tao family was truly prepared, it would not be so easy to deal with them today.
Upon thinking of this, the Lin family members' expressions instantly changed. The Lin family's ancestral uncle also hesitated, unsure whether to forcibly intervene. This matter was no trivial affair, and any slight misstep could escalate into greater trouble.
"Lin family's ancestral uncle, this matter is of great importance. If we let him escape today, he will surely seek revenge on us in the future," Dao Xuan said, "Therefore, this brat must die today, and no one can take him away!"
The Lin family's ancestral uncle also nodded slightly. Just as Dao Xuan said, if Lu Fan were truly allowed to leave, where would their reputation go? In the future, Lu Fan would retaliate, wouldn't that be like shooting themselves in the foot?
"Are the people of the Tao family present!" Tao Maocheng's expression turned icy.
"Please, Young Master, we are all here!"
Many experts from the Tao family cupped their fists, and a dense mass of figures appeared in the sky. "When the two peerless divine weapons are activated, you will then eliminate the rest of the experts from the Lin family and the Xuanguang Holy Land. This is also my destiny!"
"We obey the Young Master's orders!" The Tao family members cupped their fists, their bodies radiating an aura, even a killing intent.
Seeing this, Tao Maocheng's face lit up with joy. This was the momentum he desired. As long as he could suppress the situation, he didn't believe these two major forces would dare to act rashly.
At the same time, the Lin family's ancestral uncle frowned. They could feel the Tao family's resolute stance. If a fight truly broke out, it would undoubtedly result in a mutual destruction, which would be absolutely detrimental to the entire Lin family.
What worried him most was the legend that the ancient Tao family still had a Divine King who had not yet perished. If this were true, it would be a great shock to them. What kind of existence was a Divine King? They were world-destroying powerhouses. If the ancient Tao family truly possessed a Divine King, even their ancient Lin family would have to show some deference.
Dao Xuan frowned. He had not expected the young master of the Tao family to be so overbearing, completely disregarding everything else.
Lu Tiannan approached Dao Xuan, "Supreme Elder, we cannot be too aggressive in today's matter, or it will backfire, which will be disadvantageous to the Xuanguang Holy Land!"
"You mean, let them go?" Dao Xuan's expression was cold, and he was clearly displeased with this suggestion. However, he understood very well that this matter was not trivial, and if they forcefully acted, they would likely not fare well.
"Your subordinate does not mean that. It is just that the situation is critical now. If we truly become enemies with the ancient Tao family, it will be disadvantageous to the Xuanguang Holy Land!" Lu Tiannan stated directly, "This matter is of great importance. I hope the Supreme Elder will reconsider."
"Do I need you to teach me?"
Dao Xuan's expression was cold and tinged with dissatisfaction. He was, after all, a Supreme Elder, and how could he tolerate Lu Tiannan's guidance?
"Your subordinate dares not!"
Lu Tiannan quickly shook his head, a hint of panic in his eyes. He had not expected the Supreme Elder to speak in such a manner.
"You dare not, and it is best that way!" Dao Xuan said coldly, but he was also somewhat wary of the deterrence of the ancient Tao family, as this was no trifling matter. Once major forces developed, it would cause endless ripples.
"Young Master Tao, remember what you said today!"
The Lin family's ancestral uncle said coldly, "If the ancient Tao family insists on interfering in this matter today, we will never let it go. Today, since the Tao family has brought so many experts, we can refrain from taking action, but in the future, we will surely make you pay the price!"
Facing these words, Tao Maocheng seemed to turn a deaf ear, not taking them too seriously, especially these threats, which were of no consequence to him.
Seeing that the Lin family had backed down, Dao Xuan had nothing more to say. He knew very well that things could only be this way. If they wanted to cause trouble for the Tao family, they would have to wait until later.
Seeing that they were not being obstructed, Tao Maocheng said no more. He controlled the Tongtian Mirror, protecting Lu Fan's figure, clearly fearing a sneak attack. Lu Fan's expression was unstable at the moment, clearly preoccupied with the death of Old Ancestor Shen. If someone were to attack him now, it would be a fatal blow to Lu Fan.
At the same time, many people also turned their gaze towards the young master of the Tao family, their eyes filled with emotion. As a prominent figure among the younger generation of the Eastern Domain, the young master of the Tao family had indeed lived up to expectations, possessing an aura of imposing dignity even in the face of a Saint King, which was awe-inspiring.
Meanwhile, Tao Maocheng also surveyed his surroundings, naturally paying close attention to what had happened today.
Not far away, the many elders of the eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces saw the scene before them and finally relaxed. However, the death of Old Ancestor Shen filled their hearts with even greater resentment.
"Old Ancestor must not die like this!"
Old Man Zhao spoke, "We old fellows don't have much longer to live anyway. Why not give them a grand farewell, so they know that our eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces are not to be trifled with!"
Following these words, the other elders also nodded, paying more attention to the matter. After all, in their view, they bore a great responsibility for the demise of Old Ancestor Shen.
"It is not yet time!" Old Master Han shook his head, "Lu Fan still needs us. Although he has been taken away by people from the Tao family, he will need our support in the future. We cannot disappoint him."
The other elders looked at each other, their expressions somewhat dazed, as if everything that had happened today had touched them.
Fairy Baihua stood by, her heart filled with joy. She had been quite worried, but now she smiled. At least Lu Fan was safe, and she didn't have to worry so much. This was a great thing for her.