"My esteemed Grand Elders, I implore you to deploy your peerless divine weapons and intercept this brat. No matter the cost, he must be made to understand the sanctity of our Holy Land!"
The Holy Master of Xuanguang spoke with eyes blazing with fury, his anger immense. The situation had escalated beyond his expectations, but Lu Fan's actions were unforgivable. How could the dignified Xuanguang Holy Land be so easily bullied?
"Holy Master, rest assured, we will not disappoint you!"
Numerous Grand Elders nodded in unison, their gazes filled with chilling intent. Should they ever encounter Lu Fan again, they vowed he would pay the price.
To dare such insolence, to attack the people of Xuanguang Holy Land, and even to kill a Grand Elder, was an immense disgrace to their Holy Land.
A mighty contingent departed, the Grand Elders of Xuanguang Holy Land heading towards a location in the Eastern Region, their aura imposing and inspiring awe.
They were well aware that Xuanguang Holy Land's actions were aimed at Haotian of the Assassin Dynasty. Today, Haotian of the Assassin Dynasty had killed a Grand Elder of Xuanguang Holy Land, and they, in turn, would not let it slide. The entire Eastern Region was abuzz with discussions, clearly surprised that the Assassin Dynasty, dormant for three years, was now reawakening, with even Daoxuan of Xuanguang Holy Land meeting his demise.
After all, three years prior, Daoxuan of Xuanguang Holy Land had been ordered to eradicate Haotian of the Assassin Dynasty, searching for them for three full years with no success. Now, Lu Fan's reappearance and his killing of Grand Elder Daoxuan meant they would not rest.
Meanwhile, within the Lin family, the Lin family's grand-uncle frowned. He had just learned of Daoxuan's death and felt a sense of unease. Lu Fan's reappearance placed immense pressure on him as well.
Even Daoxuan had met his end; Lu Fan's next target might very well be him. If that were the case, he would indeed need to be on guard, lest Lu Fan find an opportunity.
After all, Lu Fan's current strength made dealing with him not a difficult task. If he could easily kill Daoxuan, then he was certainly no match for Lu Fan.
"Grand-uncle, Haotian has not appeared for three years, and his sudden reappearance suggests he was prepared!"
A disciple spoke, "What should we do then? Does Grand-uncle have a plan?"
"Since he has appeared, Xuanguang Holy Land will not stand idly by."
The Lin family's grand-uncle smiled faintly and stated without hesitation, "If he dares to cause trouble at our Lin family, I will make him understand the consequences!"
The numerous disciples of the Lin family nodded in agreement with their grand-uncle's words. What kind of existence were they, the ancient Lin family, to be threatened by others?
With this thought, the Lin family members' spirits soared, their determination unwavering. Should Lu Fan dare to cause trouble, they would show him the error of his ways.
In the city, Lu Fan and his companions maintained a low profile, refraining from any reckless behavior within the city. Instead, they had sealed off the entire city, preventing anyone from entering or leaving.
They intended to rest here, their purpose being to evade pursuit from the Holy Land. If people within the city were allowed to come and go freely, their whereabouts would inevitably be exposed. After all, Lu Fan's recent killing of Daoxuan was no ordinary matter for the entire Xuanguang Holy Land. They would likely dispatch powerful experts to hunt for Lu Fan, a fact well understood by the members of the Assassin Dynasty.
Concurrently, Xu Fei and Sister Zhao also arrived within the city. They could clearly sense that Lu Fan and his group were also in this city.
"You've finally arrived!"
Ghost Shadow looked at Xu Fei, "I marked your path along the way. Were you not discovered by anyone else?"
"Naturally not!"
Sister Zhao smiled, "Our reconnaissance skills are quite strong, and we wouldn't let anyone discover us. You can rest assured!"
Ghost Shadow nodded slightly, feeling quite tense. Lu Fan had killed Daoxuan, and Xuanguang Holy Land would surely not ignore it, so they had to proceed with caution.
"I truly never imagined our leader's strength to be so formidable!"
Xu Fei said boisterously, "On my way here, I already heard that the leader killed Daoxuan. It's truly exciting!"
"Then your news is quite timely. The leader did indeed kill Daoxuan!"
Peony smiled, and then looked towards a pavilion in the city, "The leader is cultivating in the pavilion. You should go and meet him."
Xu Fei and Sister Zhao nodded slightly, showing no hesitation, and proceeded directly into the pavilion.
Not long after, they arrived within the pavilion. At the very top of the pavilion, Lu Fan sat cross-legged. Upon seeing Xu Fei arrive, he spoke, "You've finally arrived. This matter today is no small affair. Do not act rashly within this city. A formation has already been set up outside the city!"
"I've never seen you so nervous. It's just killing a Grand Elder!"
Xu Fei shrugged slightly, "You don't need to worry so much. Even if Xuanguang Holy Land wants to attack us, they'd need to have the capability!"
"Your tone is quite arrogant!"
Lu Fan shook his head slightly, "Killing a Grand Elder of the Holy Land is a blatant slap in the face to Xuanguang Holy Land. They will not stand by and do nothing!"
"That may be so, but leader, you are perhaps too worried," Xu Fei shrugged. "I believe we should strike while the iron is hot and directly target the Lin family's grand-uncle. Only then can we demonstrate the might of the Assassin Dynasty."
"Easier said than done. The Grand Elders of Xuanguang Holy Land have already arrived with their divine weapons. If a real fight breaks out, I won't be their match."
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, "Moreover, with the situation having reached this point, Xuanguang Holy Land will not give up. If we confront them, it will only stir up more trouble!"
"What, with divine weapons?"
Xu Fei stood stunned, his face instantly turning awkward. He had merely spoken casually. If, as Lu Fan said, Xuanguang Holy Land had arrived with divine weapons, they would indeed have to reconsider, lest they be courting death.
"Since we've discussed this, I don't wish to say more. You two should stay in the city and not act rashly," Lu Fan stated. "Daoxuan has already been killed. The remaining target is the Lin family's grand-uncle, and I will not let him off easily!"
"That would be for the best!"
Xu Fei smiled faintly, quite satisfied. As long as the Lin family's grand-uncle was also dealt with, their revenge against the Lin family would be complete.
However, Lu Fan harbored some worries. Their current situation was perilous and likely grim. Killing a Grand Elder of Xuanguang Holy Land was, after all, no ordinary matter, and could even bring disaster upon themselves, which was Lu Fan's greatest concern.