"I am telling the truth. If you insist on acting this way, I have nothing more to say."
With a faint smile, the Young Master of the Tao family spoke without reservation. He had never taken the people from these two major forces seriously. He was already displeased that these two forces were targeting Lu Fan, and now they had come to the Ancient Tao Family. How could he show them any pleasantries?
"Young Master Tao, you should be aware that both the Lin family and the Xuanguang Holy Land are forces on the same level as the Ancient Tao Family. Is it not too much for you to disregard us both?"
Dao Xuan said coldly, "For the sake of someone from the Assassin Dynasty, you intend to make enemies of our two major forces. I'm afraid even the Holy Lord of the Tao family would not dare to act like this."
"Dare not?"
The Young Master of the Tao family immediately sneered, "You think too highly of yourselves. No one can stop what my Tao family wants to do. Haotian of the Assassin Dynasty is indeed no longer in my Tao family. If you dare to cause trouble here, do not blame my Tao family's Tongtian Mirror for showing no mercy!"
"What a joke. Is the Xuanguang Sword of my Xuanguang Holy Land merely for show?"
Dao Xuan's aura was arrogant, and he showed no intention of compromising. Especially facing the Young Master of the Tao family's cold words, he was filled with anger. In his opinion, the Young Master of the Tao family acted this way precisely because he relied on the Ancient Tao Family, completely disregarding their two major forces. This left them with no dignity.
"Things have reached this point, and there is nothing I can do," the Young Master of the Tao family shrugged slightly. "Besides, you don't need to say any more. Even if my Tao family wanted to hand him over, we probably couldn't."
"Since you cannot hand over the person, you should pay the price, as the person was taken by you!" the Lin family's grand-uncle said coldly. "Am I correct?"
"You are indeed correct, the person was taken by me!" the Young Master of the Tao family nodded slightly. "But what does that matter? As long as I am at peace with my conscience for what I do, do I need your consent? I, Tao Maocheng, have done it, and no one can stop me!"
Facing these words, Dao Xuan's expression instantly turned grim, and the Lin family's grand-uncle's eyes were filled with coldness. He had never expected Tao Maocheng to be so direct, which made him extremely displeased.
The Xuanguang Holy Land was, after all, a Holy Land, feared by countless people. The Ancient Tao Family might not fear them, but Tao Maocheng's words just now were too absurd, completely disregarding their Xuanguang Holy Land.
"I suggest you all go back! Don't cause trouble here," the Young Master of the Tao family waved his hand. "If you don't know your limits and dare to attack my Tao family, feel free to try."
Many elders of the Tao family stood not far away. Seeing their young master act so forcefully, they were somewhat shocked. After all, these were Supreme Elders of a Holy Land and a Saint King expert. Yet, the Young Master of the Tao family acted so recklessly, which touched them as well.
"I have seen arrogant people, but I have never seen anyone as arrogant as this!" the Lin family's grand-uncle said with a cold expression. "If the Ancient Tao Family does not hand over the person today, my Lin family will not rest!"
After speaking, the Lin family's grand-uncle's aura surged, and his gaze was fixed directly on the Young Master of the Tao family, carrying a powerful aura. The two major forces had come today naturally to seek an explanation, otherwise, what would their dignity be?
The Young Master of the Tao family did not take it seriously. Instead, he smiled lightly, "Since that is the case, then let us fight. What does my Tao family have to fear!"
"Very good, very good. The Young Master of the Tao family is indeed so bold. We shall not be polite!" Dao Xuan narrowed his eyes.
They were already resentful for not being able to capture Lu Fan, and now the Young Master of the Tao family was acting in this manner, making it unbearable for them.
"Why must things escalate to this point and cause unnecessary trouble?"
At that very moment, a powerful voice suddenly echoed from within the Tao family's gate. This voice was incredibly strong and carried a terrifying aura, causing many to be slightly startled. Even the Lin family's grand-uncle frowned, his eyes showing a hint of evasion.
Dao Xuan's face turned ashen. He could clearly feel that this powerful aura was enough to deter them. If his guess was correct, this must be the Holy Lord of the Tao family.
"The Xuanguang Holy Land has an irreconcilable hatred with that Haotian. The Tao family's obstruction should at least provide an explanation!"
With icy eyes, Dao Xuan stated directly, "If we do not get an explanation, my Xuanguang Holy Land will never give up. Today, there will inevitably be a battle."
"My Ancient Tao Family has always acted with a clear conscience. What we do, we do. However, if your two major forces truly wish to make an enemy of the Ancient Tao Family, it would be a loss that outweighs the gain."
The voice echoed again from within the Tao family's courtyard. "Moreover, the two major forces have only sent Supreme Elders, and you want to throw your weight around in my Tao family? Do you really think my Tao family can be bullied at will?"
"This..."
The Lin family's grand-uncle's face turned ashen, and he immediately dared not speak. The Tao family's Holy Lord's words were enough to show the Tao family's attitude. If they were to act rashly, it would undoubtedly cause endless trouble. By then, fighting the Ancient Tao Family, with their few individuals' strength, they would be unable to control the situation.
More importantly, although the two major forces had sent many people this time, to attack the Ancient Tao Family, they would likely need the Holy Lord and the family head to personally take action. Their current level was not enough.
Perhaps the Ancient Tao Family had already seen through this, which was why they were so confident. However, the Holy Lord of the Xuanguang Holy Land would not easily take action. These ancient aristocratic families had been passed down for many years, existing since ancient times, and possessed endless heritage. If they were to truly attack them, it would inevitably cause upheaval.
However, on second thought, their two major forces also had a long heritage. Now that they were being bullied by the Tao family, they naturally had to seek an explanation.
"Supreme Elders, please do not wait any longer. My Tao family's attitude is very clear," the Young Master of the Tao family said with a smile. "If you elders insist on not knowing your limits and causing trouble in my Ancient Tao Family, my Ancient Tao Family will not stand by and do nothing!"
"Hmph, the Tao family's actions have offended my two major forces, and you will surely face retribution in the future!"
Dao Xuan snorted coldly, "However, that Haotian has already offended my two major forces, and I will not let this go. If the Tao family interferes in this matter again in the future, it will be an act of hostility towards my Xuanguang Holy Land."
The Young Master of the Tao family did not say much, nor did he pay attention to such threats. After all, in his eyes, all of this was not worth mentioning. Even if it meant going to war with the Xuanguang Holy Land, the Tao family would never care. This was the dignity of an ancient aristocratic family.