The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's lips curved slightly upward, as if he had achieved his objective. The Third Elder, however, frowned. This matter was no trivial affair, and without irrefutable evidence, he harbored some doubts.
After all, this matter, in its entirety, was an internal affair of the Heavenly Dragon Sect and had no bearing on the Lord of Dragon City. The fact that the Lord of Dragon City himself had personally arrived made him quite suspicious.
Meanwhile, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master narrowed his eyes, exuding an imposing aura as he gazed at the assembled elders. "Gather the troops and march to Cloud City!"
"This..."
Faced with these words, the elders' expressions shifted slightly, clearly taken aback by the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's unexpected declaration, which had caught them off guard.
"What, is my word no longer effective?" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master asked coldly.
"We naturally dare not!"
The numerous elders clasped their fists, not daring to utter another word, their eyes filled with solemnity.
However, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master paid no mind to this. If he intended to make a swift return, he would leave no room for hesitation.
"Sect Master, this matter is of great importance. It would be best not to act rashly!"
Frowning slightly, the Third Elder spoke, "You should be well aware that the King of the Northwest is a person of the Heavenly Court. To oppose the Heavenly Court will ultimately lead to a grim end!"
"My nephew, the Sect Master of the Blazing Fire Sect, died such a tragic death. Are you telling me I should do nothing?"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master retorted coldly, a hint of displeasure in his voice, his entire being radiating a powerful aura.
At these words, everyone's expressions flickered, unsure of how to respond, as this had indeed caught them completely off guard.
"We implore the Sect Master to reconsider!"
The multitude of elders clasped their fists, their expressions grave. If this matter were not handled properly, it would undoubtedly bring disaster upon the entire sect.
"What do you mean by this?"
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master frowned and said, "Are you trying to stop me?"
"How could we dare to stop the Sect Master!" the Third Elder quickly replied. "This matter is of great consequence. We merely hope that the Sect Master will think twice before acting!"
"Enough, I have thought it through clearly!" Su Dan Novel Network
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master stated coldly, "This is the Northwest region, and the reason I moved against the King of the Northwest was merely to curb his influence. Naturally, I have no intention of taking his life. After all, our Heavenly Dragon Sect is not to be trifled with!"
At these words, everyone nodded, but their hearts remained filled with apprehension. This was no small matter, and if mishandled, it could ignite endless turmoil.
Not long after, numerous experts from the Heavenly Dragon Sect gathered, not daring to delay. This matter represented an endless storm for them.
Gazing at the assembled figures, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master nodded slightly and led them forth. This time, their swift return was intended to force the King of the Northwest into submission. Only then could their Heavenly Dragon Sect avoid being constrained throughout the Northwest region.
Concurrently, within Cloud City, the Lord of Cloud City, upon receiving the news, rushed to convey the matter to Lu Fan, appearing quite worried.
After all, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's sudden return was an event whose fortune or misfortune remained unknown to them.
"The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master's sudden return must have some hidden motive!" the Lord of West City remarked. "We likely need to make further preparations and cannot afford any missteps!"
"I think so too!"
Lu Fan nodded and said, "However, the strength in the Northwest region is currently limited. To resist the Heavenly Dragon Sect's offensive, I fear our will is strong, but our power is insufficient!"
"Then what should we do!"
Frowning slightly, the expressions of the various city lords shifted, unsure of how to proceed.
"All we can do now is to defend the city gates with our lives!"
The Lord of Cloud City stated, "Once the Heavenly Court receives word, they will surely not allow any untoward incidents to occur here!"
At these words, Lu Fan also nodded slightly. He was well aware of this, and a sense of helplessness settled in his heart.
If his strength were greater, things would not have come to this.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. I will personally step forward, and I believe the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master will not dare to act recklessly, as he is, after all, a defeated foe of mine!"
Steward Zhao stepped forward, though his complexion was somewhat pale, as if the backlash from the forbidden medicine was already taking effect.
"It's no use. The fact that he dared to make a swift return suggests he has already anticipated all of this!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "I just don't know who leaked the information. Otherwise, how would he have known!"
"Now is probably not the time to consider such matters!"
The Lord of Cloud City shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you leave first? As long as you leave the Northwest region, he will be unable to pursue you. Then, Your Majesty can personally go to the Heavenly Court and explain this matter, which will surely bring the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master to justice!"
"I am the King of the Northwest. If I cannot even resolve this matter properly, how can I establish myself in the Northwest region!" Lu Fan shook his head, his expression growing colder.
Faced with these words, the Lord of Cloud City's expression instantly turned grim. They understood perfectly what Lu Fan was saying, but unfortunately, the situation had reached a point where they felt helpless.
Not long after, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, leading a host of experts, arrived outside Cloud City, their presence exuding an imposing aura, even greater than before.
"The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master returns after leaving. Could it be that the injuries you sustained earlier were not severe?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, a smile appearing on his lips as he simultaneously looked towards the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master.
"The dignity of our Heavenly Dragon Sect cannot be compromised. Today, I have come here to demand an explanation!"
His eyes filled with coldness, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master spoke sternly, his words carrying an imposing aura. Lu Fan, however, remained unfazed by this declaration, treating it with utter disregard.
"You are merely a defeated foe, yet you dare to cause trouble here!" Steward Zhao stepped forward, his gaze fixed on the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, a smile gracing his lips, his eyes radiating coldness.
Upon seeing this, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master burst into laughter. "Your arrogance is truly boundless. Do you truly believe I am unaware of your tricks? Or perhaps, you genuinely think you are my match!"
Steward Zhao's expression shifted, and upon being addressed so directly by the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, his face instantly turned somewhat grim. Clearly, he had not expected the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master to be so blunt, which had caught him off guard.
"Using forbidden medicine just to deal with me, you truly possess some skill!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master said coldly. "However, it can only go this far. You are ultimately not my opponent, and after using the forbidden medicine, you are unlikely to escape your fate. You will likely perish soon, which is truly a pity!"
Faced with these words, Steward Zhao's face turned ashen, and a mouthful of blood spurted from his lips. Even he had not anticipated that the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master would be so knowledgeable, catching him completely off guard.
"Will it truly be like this?" Lu Fan's brows furrowed slightly.