Dao Xuan's face was ashen. He was, after all, a Saint King, and more importantly, under the gaze of so many people, how could he simply leave? If he did, what would become of the prestige of the Xuan Guang Holy Land?
"I will take you back. If anyone dares to stop me, I will make them pay the price!"
Jian Bei said coldly, simultaneously taking Lu Fan's hand. He appeared quite affectionate. This was a peerless prodigy from the Assassin Dynasty, a rare occurrence once in a century. He was counting on Lu Fan to revitalize Lion Peak and would not allow anything to happen to him.
At the same time, Xu Fei and Sister Zhao were slightly stunned. They had not expected this King of Assassins to value Lu Fan so highly, not only coming in person but also appearing so close to Lu Fan. This indicated that Lu Fan had already infiltrated the Assassin Dynasty. It was likely that before long, they would be able to uncover the true cause of Chen Xian'er's death.
"If no explanation is given today, no one leaves!" Dao Xuan said coldly. "My Xuan Guang Holy Land is not to be trifled with!"
"It seems you won't shed tears until you see the coffin!"
Jian Bei's voice was icy as his gaze swept directly towards Dao Xuan, locking onto him with his aura. The moment he made a move, Dao Xuan would have no power to resist.
Sensing the terrifying aura locking onto him, Dao Xuan's expression instantly turned grim. He had never imagined Jian Bei would be so direct, without any attempt to conceal his intentions.
"You dare... you truly dare to make a move against me?"
Dao Xuan's eyes sharpened, staring directly at Jian Bei with immense fury. He couldn't fathom how Jian Bei could be so arrogant, not only disregarding him but also the Xuan Guang Holy Land, otherwise, he wouldn't be so audacious.
"There is nothing in this world I dare not do. Ten Saint Kings have already fallen by my hand!"
Jian Bei chuckled coldly. "If you don't mind, you might be the eleventh today!"
Jian Bei, dressed in black, exuded an aura of slaughter that permeated the entire area, causing everyone present to hesitate from making any rash moves.
Dao Xuan retreated slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of panic. He had never expected Jian Bei to be so direct and his words so unreserved.
Threatening the Supreme Elder of the Holy Land in full view of everyone made him lose face and filled him with grief and indignation.
"Supreme Elder!"
Lu Tiannan stepped forward abruptly, restraining the Supreme Elder's movement. If they retreated like this, where would the prestige of the Xuan Guang Holy Land lie? Although the killing aura was indeed immense, the Xuan Guang Holy Land would never tolerate such an affront.
Dao Xuan reacted, abruptly halting his movement, and glared coldly at Jian Bei. "The feud between the Assassin Dynasty and the Xuan Guang Holy Land begins today. If they ever have the chance, the Xuan Guang Holy Land will never let this matter rest!"
"You speak with quite some bravado, but I wonder if your Holy Land possesses the strength!"
Jian Bei said coldly, looking completely disdainful. The Assassin Dynasty had always held the Holy Lands in contempt, and many experts from the Holy Lands had met their demise at the hands of the Assassin Dynasty, so he harbored no fear.
Dao Xuan said no more. He knew this matter was of great consequence and that he could not forcefully intervene today, lest it lead to unnecessary trouble, trouble that he himself could not resolve.
With a King of Assassins present, he was filled with dread and dared not make a rash move.
Seeing their departing figures, Jian Bei remained disdainful. He then pulled Lu Fan along and strode out of Flower City.
Seeing Lu Fan was completely safe, Fairy Bai Hua was also filled with relief. It was best that Lu Fan was unharmed; she had been worried before, but now it seemed her concerns were unnecessary.
After the Xuan Guang Holy Land and the Assassin Dynasty departed, Flower City instantly fell silent, as if nothing had happened before.
Meanwhile, Sister Zhao said to Xu Fei, "We should go back too. We must tell Grandpa Chen about this. Grandpa Chen will surely be very happy. It's likely that before long, Lu Fan will learn who the true killer of Xian'er was!"
Xu Fei nodded solemnly. For this matter, all eighteen gates of the Kyushu region had become rather disharmonious. If the true culprit could be found, it would be for the best.
In the ethereal sky, Dao Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, heading towards the Xuan Guang Holy Land, his eyes filled with grief and indignation. How could he, a dignified Supreme Elder of a Holy Land, accept being treated in such a manner?
"Supreme Elder, please do not be angry. This is all we can do today," Lu Tiannan said repeatedly. "That brat holds a significant position in the Assassin Dynasty; killing him will not be easy!"
"What's so difficult about it? Our Holy Land's experts had not yet arrived today. Otherwise, how would we allow them to act so outrageously!" the Supreme Elder Dao Xuan said coldly.
"The Supreme Elder is correct!"
Lu Tiannan nodded repeatedly. "However, this matter is of great importance. We will report it to the Holy Lord upon our return, and let the Holy Lord make the final decision!"
"The Assassin Dynasty has killed four elders of my Xuan Guang Holy Land, yet they offer no explanation. The Xuan Guang Holy Land will absolutely not let this go!"
The Supreme Elder said coldly, "I want to see what kind of foundation the Assassin Dynasty truly has! If it absolutely comes to it, I will wield the Holy Land's peerless divine weapon and go to contend with him!"
"This..."
Lu Tiannan fell silent. This was likely the worst course of action, but the Holy Land did possess a peerless divine weapon, which could indeed deter the Assassin Dynasty, and this was the Holy Land's confidence.
The reason Dao Xuan said this was clearly because he was greatly affected by today's events. However, it was understandable; for a dignified Supreme Elder of a Holy Land to be intimidated by someone was likely unbearable for anyone.
"Upon returning to the Holy Land, none of you need to concern yourselves with me!" the Saint Son of Xuan Guang spoke. "I intend to go into seclusion!"
"Saint Son, you need not dwell on today's events!" Lu Tiannan advised. "That kid is indeed very powerful. If it were any other Saint Son's decree, they might not necessarily be his match!"
"You don't need to comfort me; I understand some things naturally!"
The Saint Son of Xuan Guang waved his hand, his gaze becoming sharper. It seemed that in his eyes, these were all things he could not accept.
Faced with these words, everyone present also fell silent, and it was difficult for them to say more.
The Saint Son of Xuan Guang had suffered a great defeat today, causing the Xuan Guang Holy Land to lose face, which was indeed disheartening. The turn of events was unexpected.
It wasn't just the Saint Son of the Holy Land; even Dao Xuan had been threatened and dared not act rashly. For the Xuan Guang Holy Land, this was a profound humiliation.
Under normal circumstances, the prestige of the Holy Land was inviolable; no one could threaten the Holy Land, nor would anyone dare to attack it. However, the Assassin Dynasty was an exception, which was truly shocking.
Recalling today's events, Dao Xuan harbored a simmering rage. Upon returning to the Xuan Guang Holy Land, he would report this matter truthfully and, at the same time, request the peerless divine weapon to go and contend with Jian Bei of the Assassin Dynasty to avenge the humiliation of being threatened today!