In the blink of an eye, Lu Fan and the others had arrived outside the Holy City.
Countless experts from the Holy City followed, their hearts filled with eagerness. This was a divine artifact, a supreme treasure for them. Throughout the entire Desolate Ancient World, only the five great cities possessed divine artifacts. Therefore, divine artifacts represented a terrifying killing aura to them; with a divine artifact in hand, one would undoubtedly possess deterrent power in the Desolate Ancient World.
"Young brother, you used a divine artifact against me, but you exposed yourself. I fear your life is in danger!" the old man in black said. "Why don't you hand over the divine artifact to me and become my disciple? I can then protect you!"
"Dream on!" Lu Fan's expression was cold, carrying a sharp killing intent, without any hint of evasion. He knew exactly what the old man before him was thinking, but how could Lu Fan let him have his way?
"Since you refuse, don't blame me for being ruthless!" The old man in black sneered instantly, absorbing Tian Huo Laozu in one go.
Seeing the situation turn dire, Lu Fan directly unleashed the Haotian Pagoda. The invisible divine artifact's pressure instantly crushed, surging towards the old man in black. Su Dan Novel Network. The old man in black quickly dodged, his brow furrowed. The pressure emanating from the divine artifact Lu Fan wielded made even him wary.
"I never expected that you, a mere stripling, could wield a divine artifact with such power!" The old man in black sneered. "Since that's the case, I'll play with you!"
Lu Fan paid him no mind, controlling the Haotian Pagoda, his entire being exuding an aura. The old figures who had pursued them from the Holy City also watched from a distance. They were quite interested in the divine artifact but did not make a move directly. They understood the principle of the mantis stalking the cicada, with the oriole behind.
After a period of intense combat, the old man in black's brow furrowed, and he was forced to retreat continuously. He had never imagined that Lu Fan, who had not even reached the Heavenly Lord realm, could unleash such divine might. In Lu Fan's hands, the Haotian Pagoda was like a sharp weapon, and the power of the divine artifact's revival was enough to make everyone retreat.
At the same time, throughout the Desolate Ancient World, all eyes were focused, and everyone was filled with confusion, wondering what had happened in the Holy City to cause such a powerful fluctuation of energy.
"This is the deterrence of a divine artifact!" In Snowfall City, Bai Di's voice rang out. He looked towards the direction of the Holy City, his expression filled with a hint of bewilderment.
"What's going on?" The Lord of Snowfall City also looked confused. Why was there divine artifact pressure within the Holy City? In the entire Desolate Ancient World, could someone possibly make the Holy City deploy a divine artifact?
Meanwhile, outside the Holy City, Lu Fan, controlling the Haotian Pagoda, instantly sent the old man in black flying.
*Pfft...*
The old man in black spat out a mouthful of blood, his face paling. He was filled with great dissatisfaction, never having expected to be in such a sorry state.
"It seems you're nothing special!" Lu Fan shrugged and said, "I thought you were much more powerful!"
"You have guts, boy!" After saying this, the old man in black vanished. Under the immense pressure of the divine artifact, he could no longer bear it.
"Are you alright?" Lu Fan went to Tian Huo Laozu's side. "Don't worry, with me here, he won't be able to act recklessly!"
"You rascal!" Tian Huo Laozu shook his head. "You used a divine artifact within the Holy City. Now everyone knows you have one. I fear you'll be in trouble!"
"Trouble?" Lu Fan had the Haotian Pagoda hovering above his head, and he looked towards the many old figures not far away. The old figures quickly plastered on smiles, not daring to approach easily. Although they were quite covetous of the divine artifact, they naturally would not disregard their own lives. The old man in black was not weak, yet he was defeated by Lu Fan, which was enough to show the power Lu Fan wielded with his divine artifact.
Seeing that no one dared to make a rash move, Lu Fan breathed a sigh of relief. He was already at the end of his strength. If any more experts made a move, he would surely face a great calamity today.
"Let's go!" Lu Fan's voice rang out. Just as he was about to help Tian Huo Laozu leave, dozens of figures emerged from the Holy City.
"You acted within the Holy City, violating its rules. I fear you cannot leave!" A faint laugh echoed, captivating the soul. Lu Fan could feel that this person's strength was likely even greater than Bai Di's.
"It's Elder Feng!" The onlookers were astonished and quickly retreated. It seemed the Holy City had taken a liking to the divine artifact, and they had no chance.
"Senior, earlier in the Holy City, it wasn't that we wanted to act!" Lu Fan clasped his fists. "It was someone who forced us to act. I hope you can see clearly!"
"No need to investigate. I know the entire situation!" Elder Feng smiled. "You are truly young and promising, not only possessing a divine artifact but also being able to wield it!"
"Thank you for your praise, senior!" Lu Fan cupped his fists slightly. He didn't know if this person was good or bad, so he dared not be careless.
"Do you have any thoughts of joining the Holy City?" Elder Feng smiled. "Become my personal disciple!"
The onlookers were shocked. Elder Feng was a cultivator at the sixth level of the Heavenly Lord realm. Not only in the Holy City, but even in the entire Desolate Ancient World, he was considered a top expert. Now, he was personally extending an invitation to take a disciple, which was extremely rare.
"Your generous offer, senior, I fear I must disappoint you!" Lu Fan clasped his fists. "My purpose in coming to the Desolate Ancient World is to achieve godhood. As for taking a master, that will have to wait!"
Being publicly refused, Elder Feng's expression turned grim, but he forced himself to remain calm. "Since you have your own aspirations, so be it!"
"Thank you, senior!" Lu Fan said, then directly took Tian Huo Laozu and left. Now that the matter had escalated to such a degree, it was unlikely he could remain in the Holy City. The onlookers were left stunned. They had expected a master-disciple ceremony, but they never thought Lu Fan would be so impolite. Throughout the Desolate Ancient World, countless people wished to become Elder Feng's disciple, yet he had been rejected, which was almost unbelievable.
"Elder, this brat is audacious and reckless, daring to slight you. Should we...!" An elder beside him spoke, his voice carrying a murderous intent.
"His choice is the right one!" Elder Feng chuckled. "My wanting to take him as a disciple was merely to obtain the divine artifact in his possession. I believe he also sensed it!"
"Then..." The elder beside him frowned, waiting for a command to carry out his duty.
"This brat controls a divine artifact, making him very dangerous. Take a dozen experts with you, and do not be careless!" Elder Feng's voice rang out, and then he stepped back into the Holy City. The reason he hadn't acted earlier was because there were too many eyes and ears; after all, everyone harbored greed in their hearts for a divine artifact.
Having left the Holy City, Lu Fan did not stop, continuing his journey towards Snowfall City. He had originally intended to stay within the Holy City, but fate had not gone as planned.
"Take a detour!" Tian Huo Laozu's voice sounded. "Elder Feng will not let us go. He will surely send experts to intercept us!"