Seeing the two of them leave, Jian Bei finally relaxed. At the same time, he said to an old assassin, "Have everyone prepare. The Xuan Guang Holy Land's intentions are not good. If they dare to intrude upon Lion Peak, we will fight them to the death!"
"We swear to follow the Helm Master to the death and defend the Assassin Branch!"
Everyone quickly cupped their fists, their expressions growing more solemn. As assassins of the Assassin Dynasty, this was their home. If anyone dared to lay a hand on Lion Peak, they would never agree.
Meanwhile, on a nearby mountain, Mu Dan and Gui Ying were present, and Lu Fan's figure appeared. "You two have come out too!"
"Hao Tian, why are you here?"
Gui Ying was slightly surprised. "Didn't Master tell you to leave as soon as possible?"
"He also told you two to leave, yet you haven't gone either," Lu Fan said, shrugging. "This matter started because of me, so how can I leave so easily? If I did, how could I face my conscience!"
"But the Xuan Guang Holy Land has a death wish for you. It's too dangerous for you to stay!"
With a solemn look in his eyes, Gui Ying said directly, "You should leave as soon as possible. As for the matters of the Dynasty, we two are enough. If the Xuan Guang Holy Land dares to make a move, we will not back down!"
"Don't worry, I won't go out unless it's absolutely necessary," Lu Fan waved his hand.
The Xuan Guang Holy Land had deployed the Xuan Guang Sword, a peerless divine weapon. Even if Jian Bei was the King of Assassins, he might not be able to gain any advantage and could even be in mortal danger, which was why Lu Fan was unwilling to leave.
If it came down to a critical moment, Lu Fan would not be able to stand by. Although he had other purposes for coming to the Assassin Dynasty, Jian Bei treated him as his own, and Lu Fan could not just watch Jian Bei be in danger.
The Xuan Guang Sword was a peerless divine weapon, and perhaps only his Divine Emperor Cauldron could withstand its divine might. This was also the reason Lu Fan refused to leave.
If an irreversible situation arose, Lu Fan would absolutely not stand idly by.
Not long after, a powerful deterrent permeated the entire Lion Peak, stirring many people and touching their hearts. Naturally, they had not expected the Xuan Guang Holy Land's deterrence to be so strong that they dared to intrude upon the Assassin Dynasty so easily.
Dao Xuan's figure stood in the void, accompanied by two elders. The aura of these two elders was also quite formidable, clearly indicating they were both Saint King realm powerhouses.
"You have come to my Assassin Dynasty. For what purpose?"
Jian Bei stood firm, his gaze fixed on Dao Xuan, his expression growing colder.
"Hand over Hao Tian, and the Xuan Guang Holy Land will not trouble the Assassin Dynasty. Although this is only a branch, for the sake of caution, the Xuan Guang Holy Land has already deployed a peerless divine weapon!"
Dao Xuan narrowed his eyes. "I hope you do not act rashly, otherwise, the harm you suffer will not be what we wish!"
"Hao Tian has already left and is not in the Assassin Dynasty at all," Jian Bei shrugged. "If you wish to find him, perhaps you can try elsewhere. However, here, I am afraid there is no news of him."
"I saw with my own eyes that you brought him back to the Assassin Dynasty, and now you say this. How can I believe you!" Dao Xuan said coldly. "If the Assassin Dynasty does not hand over that person today, I fear the situation cannot be resolved."
"The Assassin Dynasty has never been threatened by anyone. You should be careful with your words!"
Jian Bei sneered. "The Assassin Dynasty has always acted this way. If you are dissatisfied, then there is nothing you can do!"
"Let me remind you again, I have brought the Xuan Guang Sword with me to the Assassin Dynasty this time. This is the peerless divine weapon of the Xuan Guang Holy Land. Once unsheathed, its power will be boundless!"
Dao Xuan narrowed his eyes. "If you do not hand over the person, the Xuan Guang Holy Land will not rest until it is done, and you will have to bear its wrath!"
"Why say so much? If you have the ability, come at me!" Jian Bei shrugged. "If I were afraid, I wouldn't be wasting my breath talking to you!"
"It seems you won't shed tears until you see the coffin!"
Dao Xuan suddenly sneered. This was precisely what he had hoped for. As long as Jian Bei did not hand over Hao Tian, he would have a reason to attack Jian Bei and avenge the humiliation in Hua Cheng. This was also why he had personally come with the Xuan Guang Sword.
At this moment, not far from Lion Peak, many sects were watching, their hearts filled with fear. They had not expected the Xuan Guang Holy Land to deploy a peerless divine weapon. This was no small matter.
Peerless divine weapons possessed boundless power and were relics from ancient times. Every Holy Land had a peerless divine weapon, which was why they were called Holy Lands, places inaccessible to ordinary people. The appearance of a peerless divine weapon now had caused quite a stir.
Not only these sects, but even experts from other major Holy Lands were observing. If the Xuan Guang Holy Land deployed a peerless divine weapon and things went awry, the entire Eastern Region could be destroyed. They did not wish for such a thing to happen.
At the same time, Jian Bei also frowned. "I already said it! Hao Tian is not here. Do you think you can act recklessly just because you wield a peerless divine weapon?"
"You are not wrong. With a peerless divine weapon in hand, one can indeed act recklessly!" Dao Xuan sneered. "I remember in Hua Cheng, you were quite imposing. Why are you afraid now?"
"Are you provoking me?" Jian Bei sneered. "The Assassin Dynasty has many branches, and I am merely one of the Helm Masters. If you dare to make a move here today, the Assassin Dynasty will not let it go. By then, the Xuan Guang Holy Land will likely not last long!"
"Your threat is useless to me!"
Dao Xuan said coldly, "The Assassin Dynasty is no longer what it used to be. Don't think I don't know! What does it matter if I move against you today?"
"Since that is the case, you might as well try!"
Jian Bei's expression was indifferent, carrying a hint of killing intent. How could he let Dao Xuan succeed with such provocation? He was extremely displeased.
"Very well, since you say so, I shall grant your wish!"
Dao Xuan suddenly burst into laughter, simultaneously controlling the Xuan Guang Sword, exuding a sky-shattering aura. Those present were greatly intimidated. Seeing Dao Xuan's demeanor, it seemed he was about to forcibly attack, which would inevitably lead to disaster.
"Elder Dao Xuan, our purpose here is to capture Hao Tian, not to fight the Assassin Dynasty!" Lu Tian Nan's expression was somewhat solemn. If a riot were to occur, it would not be good for the Xuan Guang Holy Land.
"Can't you tell?"
Dao Xuan said softly, "He is deliberately harboring Hao Tian and does not want us to capture him. If we do not act forcefully, how will we know if Hao Tian is here in the Assassin Dynasty!"