"If your Heavenly God Temple insists on acting this way, I will do as you wish!" Lu Fan's voice turned icy, carrying an imposing aura, as if all of this was beneath his notice.
Meanwhile, seeing the scene before them, the many elder monks felt a tremor of fear. The immense power of the Haotian Pagoda instilled terror in them, and any slight misstep could lead to endless turmoil.
Not long after, within the entire Heavenly God Temple, vast energies surged, causing a wave of dread to wash over everyone.
Lu Fan observed this scene with a detached gaze, as if none of it mattered to him.
At the same time, Puzhi's eyes sharpened. "This is the Heavenly God Temple. Your actions here are most inappropriate. If you retreat now, you might still preserve your life!"
"What a colossal joke!"
Lu Fan's lips curved slightly, his expression growing colder. "No one can stop what I intend to do. I have seen clearly the actions of the Heavenly God Temple!"
Faced with these words, Puzhi's expression soured further, and he knitted his brows. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so direct, catching him off guard.
As the power of the Haotian Pagoda intensified, everyone within the Heavenly God Temple felt immense pressure. Many eminent monks even met their demise, unable to withstand the might of the Haotian Pagoda.
Witnessing this, everyone's expression grew grave. They hadn't anticipated Lu Fan to be so formidable, so utterly ruthless, leading to this turn of events.
"This is the Heavenly God Temple. Your actions here are likely inappropriate!"
At that very moment, a cold voice echoed, and a figure appeared before them, radiating Buddhist light and an aura of sharpness.
"Temple Master!"
Puzhi and the others rejoiced instantly. The appearance of the Heavenly God Temple Master was like a lifeline to them.
After all, the Temple Master was no ordinary individual. His personal appearance might not be able to turn the tide, but he would certainly not permit anyone to act recklessly within the Heavenly God Temple.
"You are the Heavenly God Temple Master?" Lu Fan looked at the elder, his words devoid of any reservation.
"Indeed, I am the Heavenly God Temple Master!"
The Heavenly God Temple Master nodded. "May I ask who you are, and why you are acting so outrageously within the Heavenly God Temple? Do you truly believe the Heavenly God Temple can be bullied at will?"
"The Heavenly God Temple Master should be aware of the Heavenly God Temple's actions!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I have come to the Heavenly God Temple today merely to seek justice. I hope the Temple Master can understand!"
"Since the item is already in your possession, why must you be so verbose!" the Heavenly God Temple Master said sternly. "Let this matter end here! You should leave the Heavenly God Temple immediately, or I will not be polite!"
"I thought the Heavenly God Temple Master was here to uphold justice, but it turns out you are merely here to show off!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "The Heavenly God Temple is inextricably linked to what has happened here, yet you now try to distance yourselves!"
Faced with this statement, the expressions of those present shifted slightly, a coldness creeping into their demeanor. Lu Fan's words were not entirely unfounded.
"Temple Master, this person claims to be the King of the Northwest, which is why we showed him respect. We never expected him to attack our Heavenly God Temple!" Puzhi said repeatedly. "This is naturally unacceptable!"
"King of the Northwest?" The Heavenly God Temple Master smiled. "I have heard of that title. However, with matters having reached this point, there is no need for further conflict. As I have said, let this matter end here, and no one should blame anyone else!"
Lu Fan's expression instantly turned cold. He could sense the Heavenly God Temple Master playing favorites, and he was naturally dissatisfied with this outcome.
"The Heavenly God Temple sending people to snatch the exchanged items was a violation of the rules from the start. Now you are the ones pressing charges!" Liu Ruyan said coldly. "Is this the nature of the Heavenly God Temple?"
At these words, the faces of many elder monks in the Heavenly God Temple turned ashen. They hadn't expected Liu Ruyan's words to be so sharp, catching them completely off guard.
"Little girl, you have quite a bit of nerve!"
With a cold glint in his eyes, the Heavenly God Temple Master looked at Liu Ruyan, emanating an imposing aura. In his eyes, Liu Ruyan was merely a nobody daring to interfere in the affairs of the Heavenly God Temple.
"The reason I say this is because your Heavenly God Temple has acted improperly. Otherwise, why would this happen!" Liu Ruyan said coldly. "As the saying goes, 'To know one's mistakes and correct them is a virtue.' If you apologize, perhaps we can forgive you!"
"What a joke! This matter has nothing to do with our Heavenly God Temple, so why should we apologize!"
With a cold expression, Puzhi spoke without reservation, as if everything were insignificant in his eyes.
"Since you refuse to apologize, then do not blame me for my ruthlessness!"
Lu Fan's expression was cold, tinged with a murderous intent, as if the Heavenly God Temple's actions were akin to courting death.
"King of the Northwest, I know you are from the Heavenly Court, and I do not wish to cause you trouble. Why don't we settle this matter amicably!"
The Heavenly God Temple Master smiled. "We mind our own business, and neither interferes with the other. Wouldn't that be more pleasant!"
"If you wish to settle this, you must show sincerity!"
Lu Fan's voice was icy. With a mere stomp of his foot, an immeasurable authority surged forth, appearing like surging waves, plunging the entire Heavenly God Temple into crisis.
Witnessing such a formidable aura, the Heavenly God Temple Master knitted his brows. He could clearly feel that after Lu Fan gained control of the Haotian Pagoda, the aura he exuded was such that even he might not be able to control the situation entirely.
"We implore the Temple Master to act!"
The people of the Heavenly God Temple clasped their fists in unison, their gazes fixed on the Heavenly God Temple Master, a hint of anticipation in their eyes. It seemed that only the Temple Master could save them.
The Heavenly God Temple Master narrowed his eyes and looked at Lu Fan. "King of the Northwest, I have said all that needs to be said. If you insist on fighting, then do not blame me for my ruthlessness!"
With a cold gaze, the Heavenly God Temple Master spoke sternly, looking directly at Lu Fan without any hint of reservation.
"If the Heavenly God Temple Master wishes to fight, then just do it. Why waste so many words!" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, his gaze becoming sharper, as if he didn't take the Heavenly God Temple Master seriously at all.
The Heavenly God Temple Master was instantly enraged, his aura surging. "Since you are determined to oppose my Heavenly God Temple, then do not blame me for being unmerciful!"
As soon as the Heavenly God Temple Master finished speaking, an aura surged from his body, carrying an unparalleled momentum.