"So it's an elder from Hundred Flowers Valley. My apologies just now!" Lu Tiannan cupped his fists.
Hundred Flowers Valley was a super sect. Although not as powerful as their Xuan Guang Sacred Land, they were not to be underestimated. More importantly, Hundred Flowers Valley controlled numerous resources, and many of their disciples had married into Sacred Lands, some even into ancient aristocratic families, thus possessing vast connections.
"Although he killed the prospective Holy Son of Xuan Guang Sacred Land, he doesn't deserve to die. Why doesn't the elder spare his life!" Elder Hua chuckled, "This way, there's no need for such a large-scale conflict!"
"What do you mean by that? I don't quite understand," Lu Tiannan's brow furrowed instantly. "You want me to let him go? He killed the Holy Son of my Xuan Guang Sacred Land, I'm afraid I cannot do that!"
"Please don't misunderstand, Elder!"
Elder Hua quickly said, "What I meant by letting him go was to let him go secretly. Xuan Guang Sacred Land making such a big fuss is merely for face. But if it leads to a feud with the Assassin Dynasty, wouldn't that be a loss outweighing the gain?"
"This matter concerns Xuan Guan Sacred Land, and it has nothing to do with you. Does Hundred Flowers Valley also intend to get involved?" Lu Tiannan's expression turned cold, and he questioned himself. He would not allow anyone to interfere in the affairs of Xuan Guang Sacred Land.
"Great Elder, you misunderstand!" Elder Hua quickly shook his head. "Since the Great Elder is so determined, I naturally wouldn't dare to obstruct. However, there's something I wish to say, though I don't know if I should."
"Say whatever you wish. If it's reasonable, I will naturally adopt it. If I find it inappropriate, then it is inappropriate," the Great Elder said coldly, feeling rather displeased.
Elder Hua's words had naturally struck a chord with him.
"As someone from the Assassin Dynasty, to be this terrifying without even using the 'Return to the West' technique, one can imagine his status within the Assassin Dynasty. If he truly dies an unnatural death, the Assassin Dynasty will never let it go."
Elder Hua smiled slightly, "That's all I have to say. I can't say more. I hope the Elder can understand!"
After speaking, Elder Hua returned to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, his expression calm. However, his words had made Lu Tiannan's face turn grim, and he even felt a flicker of hesitation.
"Elder Hua, what did you just say? Why do I feel like his expression changed!" Fairy Bai Hua asked, "Could it be that he's been persuaded?"
"I don't know if he's been persuaded or not, but I've said what I needed to say. As for whether that young man's life can be saved, it's up to fate!" Elder Hua shook his head, "There are some things you might not understand, and it's not convenient for me to say more. I can only do this much."
"Thank you, Elder Hua!"
Fairy Bai Hua quickly cupped her fists, her eyes filled with gratitude. If Elder Hua hadn't intervened, she wouldn't have known what to do. Even if she didn't know if it would be effective, as long as there was a sliver of hope, she wouldn't give up easily.
Meanwhile, Lu Tiannan frowned, looking at Lu Fan. To be able to stand his ground against the siege of four elders, such a young generation was indeed a peerless prodigy. If, as Elder Hua said, Lu Fan was an important figure in the Assassin Dynasty, this might not be a good thing for Xuan Guang Sacred Land.
Thinking of this, Lu Tiannan's expression became even more somber, and he even began to waver.
"Master, what happened?"
A disciple spoke, "Could it be that you've really been swayed by what that person just said?"
"What he said does have some truth to it. If this person is truly an important figure in the Assassin Dynasty, killing him would surely offend the Assassin Dynasty, and then Xuan Guang Sacred Land would also face disaster!" Lu Tiannan frowned.
"So what if we offend the Assassin Dynasty? Is our Xuan Guang Sacred Land afraid of the Assassin Dynasty!" the disciple said proudly, as if in his eyes, the Sacred Land was the most powerful existence, and nothing could stop it.
"You are still too young and don't understand some things!" Lu Tiannan shook his head.
He remembered that a long time ago, a Sacred Land had offended the Assassin Dynasty. The Assassin Dynasty had annihilated them, leaving nothing behind. Whenever disciples of that Sacred Land went out for training, they could almost never return, all dying at the hands of the Assassin Dynasty.
After a long period of this, the Sacred Land's fortune gradually declined, and it was eventually removed from the ranks of Sacred Lands, which was the most terrifying aspect.
The Assassin Dynasty operated in the shadows, while they were in the open. If they truly offended the Assassin Dynasty, Xuan Guang Sacred Land, even with its peerless divine weapons, would be useless.
They couldn't find the stronghold of the Assassin Dynasty, but many assassins from the Assassin Dynasty could locate disciples of Xuan Guang Sacred Land throughout the Eastern Domain. At that time, Xuan Guang Sacred Land would also invite disaster upon itself.
Thinking of this, Lu Tiannan's expression became increasingly difficult to bear. As the Great Elder of a Sacred Land, he had never encountered such a thorny issue, and he didn't know how to make a choice.
"This matter concerns the reputation of the Sacred Land. Master must not be soft-hearted!"
The disciple spoke again, "Otherwise, how will Xuan Guan Sacred Land stand among the various Divine Lands in the future!"
"You are right. This matter absolutely cannot be compromised!"
Lu Tiannan nodded, his words firm and decisive. At this point, they had no retreat. If they let Lu Fan go today, what would become of Xuan Guang Sacred Land's reputation in the future?
"Four elders, what are you waiting for? Eliminate this brat!"
Lu Tiannan's voice was icy, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan. Even if Lu Fan was a peerless prodigy of the Assassin Dynasty, so what? He killed the Holy Son of Xuan Guang Sacred Land and must pay the price. Otherwise, where would the Sacred Land's authority lie?
Seeing this, Fairy Bai Hua's face instantly turned pale. She had thought there might be a turn of events, but in the end, it was still useless.
The four elders paused, feeling bitter. They also wished to resolve Lu Fan quickly, but Lu Fan's displayed strength was no less than theirs, and he even seemed to be suppressing them.
"Master, the elders seem to be losing!" the disciple's face turned ashen. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so powerful, even more terrifying than he had imagined.
"It seems I have to step in myself!"
Lu Tiannan's expression was grim. Even he hadn't expected Lu Fan to possess such strength.
"With Master taking action, there naturally won't be any problems!"
The disciple nodded slightly, a hint of joy appearing on his face, as Lu Tiannan was no ordinary person.
At this very moment, Lu Fan's expression was quite solemn. Facing the siege of multiple Saints, he was struggling. If it weren't for this, he wouldn't be in such a situation.
"I truly didn't expect him to be this strong!"
His eyes were filled with disbelief. Everyone present was equally shocked, clearly not expecting that Lu Fan, at such a young age, could contend against four elders. Such courage was truly extraordinary.