Seeing the Hundred-Faced Scholar depart, Lu Fan remained unfazed. In terms of strength, he was above Haotian, and if the Hundred-Faced Scholar sought revenge in the future, he would not be afraid.
"Today's events end here!"
Jian Bei declared, "From now on, the Hundred-Faced Scholar is no longer a member of Lion Peak. Be cautious if you encounter him!"
After speaking, Jian Bei presented a scroll to Lu Fan. "This is the assassin dynasty's mission scroll, containing all missions from past years. You must keep it safe!"
"Mission scroll?"
Lu Fan's eyes gleamed. This was his objective for coming here. He had gone to great lengths to obtain the mission scroll, never expecting it to be so easily acquired.
Having completed his task, Jian Bei left directly, preparing to enter secluded cultivation.
The events of today had filled him with a sense of unease. The Holy Land's aggressive actions were enough to indicate that the assassin dynasty's deterrence was gradually waning. It was likely that in not many years, the assassin dynasty's situation would become even more difficult.
As pillars of the assassin dynasty, they naturally had to share its fortunes and misfortunes.
After Jian Bei departed, the members of the assassin dynasty knelt down abruptly. "We pay our respects to the helmsman!"
"We are all brothers, no need for formalities!" Lu Fan waved his hand.
"Helmsman, the Xuan Guang Holy Land has made a move against the assassin dynasty. This matter cannot be left unresolved!"
Gui Ying spoke up, his expression grave. If not for Lu Fan possessing the peerless divine weapon today, the entire assassin dynasty might have been annihilated.
"What are your plans then?"
Lu Fan inquired, his heart also filled with displeasure regarding the day's events.
"Ambush the Xuan Guang Holy Land and let them know that the assassin dynasty is not to be trifled with!"
Mu Dan stated directly, "Those who dare to offend the assassin dynasty must pay the price!"
"Since that is the case, we shall proceed as you say!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, harboring considerable resentment towards the Xuan Guang Holy Land.
"I will organize our forces immediately!"
Mu Dan nodded solemnly, a hint of joy in his expression. He was quite interested in ambushing those from the Xuan Guang Holy Land.
Returning to the main hall, Lu Fan eagerly opened the mission scroll. After examining it carefully, he found no record of the mission to kill Chen Xian'er.
Lu Fan frowned, somewhat surprised. Based on his deductions, the assassin dynasty must have been involved, but the facts seemed to indicate otherwise.
After much thought, Lu Fan found Gui Ying. "Does this mission scroll record all the assassination missions of the assassin dynasty?"
"Naturally, this scroll is the dynasty's core!"
Gui Ying nodded. "Is there a problem?"
"Is it possible that someone carried out a mission but it was not recorded in the scroll?" Lu Fan asked again.
"It shouldn't be!"
Gui Ying shook his head. "Without the mission scroll, how would assassins receive their assignments!"
"Then why is this happening!"
Lu Fan muttered, his expression becoming somewhat flustered. He had not expected things to turn out this way.
"Helmsman, are you referring to missions throughout the entire Eastern Domain?"
Gui Ying suddenly said, "In the Eastern Domain, there isn't just the Lion Peak branch; there's also the Cang Ying branch. Their mission scrolls are different from ours!"
"Cang Ying branch?"
Lu Fan was slightly startled and immediately realized that the person who had acted against Chen Xian'er might not have been from the Lion Peak branch. This would explain things.
"Where is the Cang Ying branch located?"
Lu Fan stated directly, "I'd like to pay them a visit!"
"Helmsman, you may not know, but the Cang Ying branch has no connection with the Lion Peak branch!"
Gui Ying said solemnly, "Although they are both branches of the assassin dynasty, they are like two separate factions. Therefore, we do not know their exact location!"
"You don't know?"
Lu Fan expressed surprise, clearly not expecting such a significant separation between the branches.
"However, it is rumored that one can sense their location through the mission scroll!"
Gui Ying stated directly, "Helmsman, you can try!"
Lu Fan then picked up the mission scroll and examined it closely. He discovered that there was indeed a subtle sensation emanating from the scroll.
"In that case, I will personally go to the Cang Ying branch!"
Lu Fan's expression was solemn. If he did not uncover the cause of Chen Xian'er's death, he would feel a sense of guilt.
"If the Helmsman is going, why don't you take me along!"
Gui Ying said earnestly, "The Cang Ying branch has no contact with the Lion Peak branch. I fear for the Helmsman's safety!"
"Have you forgotten?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "I possess a peerless divine weapon. Even if I encounter a Saint King, I can retreat unharmed!"
Gui Ying trembled slightly, then remembered that Lu Fan controlled a peerless divine weapon, so he would not be in danger. It seemed he had worried unnecessarily.
"In that case, I shall not accompany you!" Gui Ying nodded slightly.
Not long after, Lu Fan departed from Lion Peak, heading towards the Cang Ying branch. With the guidance of the mission scroll, he did not need to worry about anything else.
Meanwhile, within Lion Peak, Gui Ying and Mu Dan were leading a group of assassins, preparing to move out and confront the Xuan Guang Holy Land.
Having offended the Lion Peak branch, they naturally would not let the Xuan Guang Holy Land off the hook.
With a hundred Saint Assassins deployed, the Xuan Guang Holy Land would surely pay a price.
Not long after leaving Lion Peak, Lu Fan stood atop a mountain, seemingly searching for the location of the Cang Ying branch.
"Truly, the heavens help those who help themselves!"
Just then, a booming laugh echoed, causing the surrounding air to tremble.
"Ye Qiu?"
Lu Fan glanced over and sneered, "It's been a long time. I thought you would remain in the Holy City. It seems you've found me!"
"Hmph, how could your illusions deceive me!"
Ye Qiu smiled faintly, his expression placid, as if Lu Fan were already a lamb to the slaughter in his eyes.
"You don't think that just because you've found me, you can capture me today, do you?"
Lu Fan shrugged, his gaze meaningful as he looked at Ye Qiu.
At the same time, Ye Qiu burst into laughter, clearly not taking Lu Fan seriously. "Now that you are in my grasp, how can you escape?"
"Actually, I have already become a Saint!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "If you leave now, you might still have a sliver of hope. Do not gamble with your life!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Saint?"
Ye Qiu's body trembled, clearly shaken. He had not expected Lu Fan to break through so quickly.
"Even if you are a Saint, so what? Who can stop me from killing you today!" Ye Qiu's words were chilling.
Lu Fan couldn't help but shake his head. He hadn't intended to fight today, but now it seemed unlikely. This Ye Qiu was too arrogant and did not take him seriously at all.
"I have already warned you. Since you find my words useless, then make your move!"
Lu Fan sneered, not taking it seriously at all.