“Esteemed Grand Elders, I implore you to wield your supreme divine weapons and intercept this brat. Whatever the cost, make him understand the sanctity of our Holy Land!”
His eyes ablaze with fury, the Holy Master of Xuan Guang declared, his voice laced with immense anger. The situation had escalated beyond his expectations, but he would never let Lu Fan off the hook for his actions. How could the dignified Xuan Guang Holy Land be bullied so easily?
“Holy Master, rest assured, we will not disappoint you!”
The numerous Grand Elders nodded in unison, their eyes glinting with a cold light. If they ever crossed paths with Lu Fan again, they vowed to make him pay.
To dare act so insolently, to lay hands on the people of the Xuan Guang Holy Land, and to kill even a Grand Elder – this was a monumental humiliation for their Xuan Guang Holy Land.
A mighty contingent set out. The Grand Elders of Xuan Guang Holy Land marched towards a certain place in the Eastern Region, their presence exuding an unparalleled aura that inspired apprehension.
They were well aware that Xuan Guang Holy Land’s actions were aimed at Hao Tian of the Assassin Dynasty. Today, Hao Tian of the Assassin Dynasty had killed a Grand Elder of Xuan Guang Holy Land, and they certainly wouldn't let it slide. The entire Eastern Region was abuzz with discussions, clearly surprised that the Assassin Dynasty, dormant for three years, was now showing signs of resurgence, with even Dao Xuan of Xuan Guang Holy Land meeting his demise.
After all, three years prior, Dao Xuan of Xuan Guang Holy Land had been ordered to hunt down Hao Tian of the Assassin Dynasty and had searched for them for three full years without success. Now, with Lu Fan’s reappearance and his killing of Grand Elder Dao Xuan, how could they possibly let this matter rest?
Meanwhile, within the Lin family, the Lin family’s Uncle Grand Ancestor frowned. He had only just learned of Dao Xuan’s death and felt a measure of anxiety. Lu Fan’s reappearance placed considerable pressure on him as well.
Even Dao Xuan had met a grim end; perhaps his next target would be him. If that were the case, he would truly need to be on guard, lest Lu Fan seize an opportunity.
After all, with Lu Fan’s current strength, dealing with him was hardly difficult. If Dao Xuan could be killed so easily, then he was certainly no match for Lu Fan.
“Uncle Grand Ancestor, Hao Tian hasn't appeared for three years. His sudden reappearance suggests he might have been preparing for something,” a disciple stated. “What should we do now? Do you have a plan, Uncle Grand Ancestor?”
“Since he has appeared, the Xuan Guang Holy Land will not stand idly by,” the Lin family’s Uncle Grand Ancestor replied with a faint smile. “If he dares to cause trouble at my Lin family, I will make him understand the consequences!”
The disciples of the Lin family nodded in agreement, endorsing their Uncle Grand Ancestor’s words. What kind of existence was their desolate ancient Lin family, to be threatened by others?
With this thought, the Lin family members’ spirits soared, exuding an unstoppable momentum. As long as Lu Fan dared to cause trouble, they would make him realize his folly.
In the city, Lu Fan and his companions maintained a low profile, refraining from any reckless behavior. Instead, they had sealed off the entire city, preventing anyone from entering or leaving.
They intended to rest here, their purpose being to evade pursuit from the Holy Land. If people were allowed to move freely in and out of the city, their whereabouts would inevitably be exposed. After all, Lu Fan had recently killed Dao Xuan, an event that was certainly not trivial for the entire Xuan Guang Holy Land. It was even possible that the Xuan Guang Holy Land would dispatch supreme experts to search for Lu Fan, a fact that the members of the Assassin Dynasty were well aware of.
At the same time, Xu Fei and Sister Zhao also arrived within the city. They could clearly sense that Lu Fan and his group were within this very city.
“You’ve finally arrived!” Ghost Shadow looked at Xu Fei. “I marked your path along the way; you weren’t discovered by anyone else, were you?”
“Naturally not!” Sister Zhao smiled. “Our reconnaissance capabilities are quite strong; we wouldn’t let anyone discover us, so you can rest assured!”
Ghost Shadow nodded slightly, feeling quite tense. Lu Fan had killed Dao Xuan, and the Xuan Guang Holy Land would certainly not let it go, so they naturally had to proceed with caution.
“I truly never imagined our leader’s strength to be so formidable!” Xu Fei said expansively. “On my way here, I already heard that the leader had killed Dao Xuan. It’s truly exhilarating!”
“Then your news is quite well-informed. The leader did indeed kill Dao Xuan!” Peony smiled, looking towards a pavilion in the city. “The leader is cultivating in the pavilion. You can go and meet him.”
Xu Fei and Sister Zhao nodded slightly and, without any hesitation, proceeded towards the pavilion.
Some time later, they arrived within the pavilion. At the topmost level, Lu Fan sat cross-legged. Upon seeing Xu Fei arrive, he spoke, “You’ve finally arrived. This matter today is no small affair. Do not move around carelessly in this city. A formation has already been set up outside the city!”
“I’ve never seen you so nervous. Is it not just killing a Grand Elder?” Xu Fei shrugged slightly. “You don’t need to worry so much. Even if the Xuan Guang Holy Land wants to make a move against us, they’d need to have the capability!”
“Your tone is quite boastful!” Lu Fan shook his head slightly. “Killing a Grand Elder of the Holy Land is a blatant slap in the face to the Xuan Guang Holy Land. They will not stand by and do nothing!”
“Even so, the leader is perhaps too worried,” Xu Fei shrugged. “I believe we should strike while the iron is hot and directly confront the Lin family’s Uncle Grand Ancestor. Only then can we display the prestige of the Assassin Dynasty.”
“Easier said than done. The Grand Elders of the Xuan Guang Holy Land have already come bearing supreme divine weapons. If a real fight breaks out, I will not be their match,” Lu Fan shrugged. “Furthermore, now that matters have reached this point, the Xuan Guang Holy Land will not give up. Confronting them would only stir up more trouble!”
“What, bearing supreme divine weapons?” Xu Fei stood there stunned, his face instantly turning awkward. He had merely spoken casually. If, as Lu Fan said, the Xuan Guang Holy Land had come bearing supreme divine weapons, they would truly need to reconsider, lest they be seeking their own demise.
“Now that I have said this, I do not wish to say more. You two should remain in the city and not cause any trouble,” Lu Fan stated. “Dao Xuan has already been killed. The remaining target is the Lin family’s Uncle Grand Ancestor, and I will certainly not let him off easily!”
“That would be for the best!” Xu Fei smiled faintly, also quite satisfied. As long as the Lin family’s Uncle Grand Ancestor was also dealt with, their revenge against the Lin family would be considered complete.
However, Lu Fan felt a sense of unease. Their current situation was precarious and likely not optimistic. Killing a Grand Elder of the Xuan Guang Holy Land was, after all, not a trivial matter; it could even lead to unforeseen consequences, which was Lu Fan’s greatest concern.