"The three elders, Tian, Di, and Yun, are no ordinary individuals," Bai Xi stated directly. "You are no match for him."
"Even if we are outmatched, we cannot surrender without a fight," Lu Fan said, his expression icy. Flames spread across his palm. With the power of the Sacred Fire, his true strength could reach the Spirit Venerable realm. However, for some reason, the Tian Lao before him made him feel quite wary, seemingly much more powerful than the Yun Lao he had faced before.
"You must be careful, kid!" the Hong Meng old man warned. "This Tian Lao is no ordinary person; he has reached the second-grade realm, which is significantly stronger than those first-grade Spirit Venerables."
"Are there even different grades of Spirit Venerables?" Lu Fan asked, slightly surprised. No wonder he felt Tian Lao was not simple; he was indeed on a higher level than Yun Lao.
"Spirit Venerables are divided into nine grades, with each grade representing a different heaven and earth!" Hong Meng old man explained. "Upon reaching the ninth grade, one can soar like a dragon and become an supreme existence."
Lu Fan was unfamiliar with these matters, but he could clearly sense that Tian Lao's strength far surpassed his own. If he were to forcibly resist, he would only face endless peril. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Heaven and Earth Great Dao, I alone am supreme!" As Tian Lao's voice faded, a massive palm reached out towards Lu Fan, carrying a world-destroying aura and an unstoppable momentum.
At this very moment, Lu Fan's figure also leaped forward, filled with vigilance. Such a formidable aura was not something he could withstand. A slight misstep would lead to endless trouble.
*Boom...*
A powerful roar echoed. The entire Phoenix Forest was filled with boundless spiritual energy that surged outwards. The elders of Tian Huo Pavilion, feeling this terrifying spiritual energy, harbored a sliver of despair. In the face of such immense power, they were ultimately insignificant.
Lu Fan retreated again, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. The strength of a second-grade Spirit Venerable was, after all, beyond his resistance. Seeing this, Tian Lao did not relent and attacked again, suppressing Lu Fan. Bai Hu had given the order, and he dared not disobey Bai Hu's will.
"It is better to forgive than to punish. Esteemed benefactor, why not cease your killing?" Just then, a voice echoed from the void, sounding ancient and profound. Not far away, two figures were approaching, their movements flickering and appearing somewhat ethereal, yet undeniably real.
"Senior Sister Bi Yao?" Lu Fan exclaimed, spotting one of the women. He never expected Bi Yao to be alive. He knew very well that the entire North Sea Academy had been destroyed, and few people could have escaped it alive.
"Junior Brother Lu Fan!" Bi Yao also revealed a look of joy. Seeing Lu Fan safe and sound, she felt somewhat relieved. Not long ago, she had received news of someone in the royal city opposing the Royal Mansion, and she had suspected it might be Lu Fan. Now, it seemed her guess was correct.
"May I ask who you are, senior, and why you are interfering in this matter?" Tian Lao, sensing the situation was not right, looked towards the South Sea Divine Nun with vigilance. After all, the woman before him was no ordinary person, and even he might not be able to suppress her.
"This humble nun is merely a commoner!" The South Sea Divine Nun bowed slightly. "The North Sea Academy and the Eight Prince's Mansion have committed such atrocities that even the gods are angered. Must the Eight Prince's Mansion continue their slaughter today?"
"Does the esteemed senior have any grievances with my Eight Prince's Mansion?" Tian Lao frowned, asking, "My Eight Prince's Mansion does not require anyone's interference in its affairs. If you make things difficult for the Eight Prince's Mansion, are you not seeking to become enemies with the Eight Prince's Axe?"
"The Eight Prince's Mansion destroyed my North Sea Academy and pursued us relentlessly. If not for my master's rescue, I too would have perished," Bi Yao said coldly. "The crimes of the Eight Prince's Mansion are too numerous to count."
"Young lady, do not speak so arrogantly. Making enemies with the Eight Prince's Mansion is not a good thing," Tian Lao said with a sinister smile. "The esteemed senior before us is indeed not an ordinary person, but within the entire White Dragon Dynasty, who dares to oppose the royal family? Is that not seeking one's own demise?"
"When will the cycle of vengeance end!" The South Sea Divine Nun waved her hand gently, unleashing a world-destroying force. Before Tian Lao could react, he was violently pushed back, his eyes filled with terror. He had truly not expected the South Sea Divine Nun's strength to be so formidable, filling him with panic.
"What powerful aura!" Yun Lao exclaimed in shock. "This woman before us is definitely not simple. We cannot act rashly, or it will be our own demise."
Tian Lao's expression was grave. How could he not know? But this was Bai Hu's order: leave no one alive. Yet, it seemed they were incapable of achieving this, and the South Sea Divine Nun before them would never allow them to.
"Since the esteemed senior insists on saving him, we have nothing more to say. However, we must take this Young Master Bai Xi with us," Tian Lao declared. "In that case, it should not be difficult for the esteemed senior, correct?"
The South Sea Divine Nun closed her eyes, appearing to be in deep thought.
"Please save me, senior!" Bai Xi knelt on the ground, looking towards the South Sea Divine Nun with a pleading expression. He did not want to die, especially not at the hands of these people.
"It is better to forgive than to punish!" The South Sea Divine Nun clasped her hands together. "Why must you all make things difficult for him!"
"Master, he is from the Eight Prince's Mansion and has nothing to do with us!" Bi Yao said repeatedly. "We do not need to interfere in this matter!"
However, the South Sea Divine Nun shook her head. She saw a connection with Bai Xi and could not simply stand by.
"Senior, are you intending to interfere in the affairs of the Eight Prince's Mansion?" Tian Lao frowned, his tone laced with threat.
The South Sea Divine Nun did not reply but looked at Bai Xi. "I see you have good bones and are fated to join my Buddhist sect. Are you willing to become my disciple?"
"This disciple is willing!" Bai Xi quickly knelt down. "This disciple pays respects to Master!"
"Master, how can this be!" Bi Yao said repeatedly. "He is from the Eight Prince's Mansion!"
"I see he is fated to join the Buddhist sect, so I will take him as my disciple!" The South Sea Divine Nun stated. "When will the cycle of vengeance end!"
"Master's words are reasonable!" Lu Fan nodded, looking at Bi Yao. "The ones who attacked the North Sea Academy were the Shadow Guards, and the true controllers behind them were the powers within the Eight Prince's Mansion!"
Bi Yao remained silent, but she still disliked Bai Xi.
"Senior, although I am not your match, do you wish to become enemies with the White Dragon royal family?" Tian Lao spoke again, his words carrying a threat. He would not allow such a thing to happen.
Following these words, the South Sea Divine Nun smiled slightly and waved her hand. The group then vanished from the Phoenix Forest, a rather peculiar sight.
"This..." Yun Lao exclaimed, unsure of what technique this was. In the blink of an eye, everyone had disappeared.
In a mountain range, the South Sea Divine Nun held a whisk and looked at Lu Fan and the others. "You are now safe!"