The onlookers, hearing Lu Fan’s words, were even more perplexed, not understanding the meaning behind them.
“You are all people of the Northwest Territory. If you lend me your spiritual energy, I can surely withstand this catastrophe!”
Lu Fan’s gaze swept across everyone, his voice echoing throughout the entire Northwest Territory, his eyes earnest. He knew very well that this matter was no trivial affair. If the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master could not be taken down, he would pose a grave threat to the entire Northwest Territory.
“What a joke. You can’t defeat me, so you want to use them against me? Isn't that too simplistic?”
A smile touched the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master’s lips as he looked at Lu Fan, his aura exuding a sense of power. In his eyes, Lu Fan’s actions were akin to self-deception.
“As the King of the Northwest, I am naturally able to absorb the spiritual energy from all living beings!”
Lu Fan stated, “Is there any problem with that?”
Facing these words, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master burst into laughter. “You truly know not of what you speak. Do you really believe everything will unfold as you envision?”
Lu Fan paid no mind, as if in his eyes, everything could become reality, and no one could control him.
“We are all citizens of the Northwest. Now that the King of the Northwest is in trouble, how can we not help!”
Steward Zhao spoke out, saying, “You are all citizens of the Northwest Territory. You should know that this matter concerns each and every one of you!”
“Everything the King of the Northwest does is for us. How can we abandon the King of the Northwest!” many people cried out, their cheers for Lu Fan extremely high. After all, the policies Lu Fan had implemented directly benefited them.
In the face of these words, others nodded in agreement, finding them entirely reasonable.
At that very moment, the spiritual energy around everyone began to converge towards Lu Fan, appearing incredibly formidable. Although each person’s spiritual energy was not strong individually, collectively, it was quite terrifying.
“Are you trying to tell me you want to use them to defeat me?” The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master looked at Lu Fan. “If you truly think so, you are wildly imagining things!”
“Nothing is impossible. Just as you can mobilize the power of your sect, you can also mobilize the power of the masses!” Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. “Therefore, it is still unknown who will emerge victorious!”
“Young people are always so arrogant. Do you truly believe that by becoming the King of the Northwest, you can do as you please and contend with my Heavenly Dragon Sect?”
The elders of the Heavenly Dragon Sect spoke coldly, their displeasure evident, harboring a deep hostility towards Lu Fan.
Lu Fan remained unfazed by these words, his gaze indifferent. These insulting remarks were mere fleeting smoke in his eyes.
“All disciples, heed my command! Let not a single blade of grass grow in Cloud City!”
A cold glint flashed in the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master’s eyes as his voice rang out, imbued with power. Since he was going to act, he would do it to the best of his ability, making Lu Fan tremble with fear and regret becoming as he was.
Sensing this surge of spiritual energy, Lu Fan remained impassive, his gaze fixed on the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master. “Do you wish to destroy the entire Northwest, or do you wish to become the king of the Northwest?”
“I do not possess such grand ambitions. However, in this Northwest Territory, if anyone dares to trouble me, I will absolutely not let them off lightly. This is the spirit of my Heavenly Dragon Sect.”
“What a preposterous claim!” Lu Fan sneered, his expression dismissive. In his eyes, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master’s words were nothing but baseless ramblings.
“We shall obey the Sect Master’s orders!”
The disciples of the Heavenly Dragon Sect responded, their voices carrying a surge of power, their gazes firm and resolute, as if all this meant nothing to them.
As their energy spheres grew larger, Lu Fan did not hesitate, quickly gathering the spiritual energy from the crowd, his expression growing colder.
In an instant, two powerful auras condensed, radiating an unparalleled presence.
*Boom…*
With a rumbling sound, Lu Fan was violently thrown back. Even with the enhancement of the Haotian Tower, he struggled to withstand the impact.
“Such powerful energy!”
Witnessing the scene before him, Steward Zhao exclaimed in shock, his expression visibly moved. He had never imagined that these two auras could be so terrifying.
Simultaneously, blood trickled from the corner of Lu Fan’s mouth. He looked intently at the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, “You truly haven’t disappointed me. You can indeed unleash spiritual energy to its limits!”
In response to these words, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master narrowed his eyes, but a smile did not grace his lips.
During their brief clash, he had clearly sensed a formidable power, which had made his expression turn somewhat grim.
He had never imagined that Lu Fan, by harnessing the spiritual energy of the masses, could actually contend with the entirety of the Heavenly Dragon Sect. This was something he had not anticipated.
“Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, now that things have come to this, isn’t it time to stop!”
Steward Zhao spoke, looking at the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, his gaze indifferent.
“Do you have the right to speak here?”
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master glanced at Steward Zhao, his expression growing colder, as if he had never taken anyone else seriously from the beginning.
“Since you insist on this, then do not blame me for being impolite!”
Steward Zhao’s expression was cold. Seeing Lu Fan heavily wounded, his heart ached.
If the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master had stopped there, Steward Zhao would not have revealed his strength. But in the current situation, if he remained idle, Lu Fan’s life would likely be in danger.
“Even the King of the Northwest has fallen to the Sect Master, yet you, a mere steward, act so arrogantly!”
An elder of the Heavenly Dragon Sect spoke coldly, completely dismissive of Steward Zhao, as if in their eyes, Steward Zhao was merely seeking attention.
“My Lord, you should rest. I will handle the rest!”
Steward Zhao’s voice was indifferent, yet it carried a powerful resolve. Even Lu Fan was surprised, not understanding why Steward Zhao was acting this way, leaving him caught off guard.
“Don’t force yourself!”
Lu Fan cautioned, his tone earnest. He had his reasons for saying so.
Upon hearing Lu Fan’s words, Steward Zhao paused slightly, a smile touching his lips, as if all this was insignificant in his eyes.
Steward Zhao leaped forward, leaving his original position and moving to stand before the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, sneering, “I am quite curious. Do you actually have the capability to leave here alive?”
“Just you?”
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master glanced at him, his expression filled with disdain, as if Steward Zhao was no match for him at all.
“How will you know if you don’t try!”
Steward Zhao’s voice was icy, his expression extremely cold. The aura around him also grew significantly stronger.
“Do you truly seek death?”
The Heavenly Dragon Sect Master’s imposing aura pressed down as he looked at Steward Zhao.