"I am quite grateful for the City Lord's invitation today!"
Lu Fan raised a cup of wine. "However, City Lord, rest assured, I won't make things difficult for you. I will leave Holy City tomorrow!"
"There's no need for that, little brother!"
Lin Wuya chuckled. "Things have reached this point. If you wish to stay in Holy City, I will not say a word!"
"Thank you for your kindness, City Lord!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists slightly. "But staying in Holy City indefinitely is not a stable situation. The people from the Holy Lands want to deal with me, so I will do as they wish!"
"Actually, there's something I don't understand. Did the people from the major Holy Lands really target you?"
Lin Wuya asked, his expression becoming more serious.
"If I say no, will City Lord believe me?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly, his gaze fixed on Lin Wuya.
Lin Wuya was momentarily stunned, then broke into a smile. "For little brother to say this is enough to prove that you are not involved in this matter!"
"There's no use saying too much. It's like saying guilt is easily found if one wants to accuse. The major Holy Lands already wanted to deal with me, so they naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass!"
Lin Wuya's expression was serious; he cared greatly about this. He could tell that Lu Fan was not lying and that the incident in Diyuan had nothing to do with Lu Fan.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Lu Fan rose and said, "Thank you for your hospitality today, City Lord. I don't know if we will meet again in the future!"
"With your talent, there will surely be opportunities in the future!"
Lin Wuya chuckled, holding Lu Fan in high regard. If Lu Fan hadn't offended the Holy Lands, he might have found a way to save him.
Unfortunately, offending the Holy Lands was not a simple matter.
After leaving the Holy Tower, Lu Fan looked at Guiying. "Prepare yourself. We'll leave Holy City tomorrow. This was never a place we should have come to!"
"Esteemed Captain, if we leave, won't we be surrounded and attacked?"
Guiying's face turned ashen, and he said repeatedly, "This matter is not simple. We must face it with seriousness!"
"What, you doubt my words?" Lu Fan rolled his eyes, his expression becoming more indifferent. "If the people from the Holy Lands dare to act recklessly, I'll show them what true strength is!"
After speaking, Lu Fan looked at the Old Madman, his expression growing colder. With the Old Madman's presence, nothing else mattered.
Outside Holy City, the Holy Lands had joined forces to set up an array, their eyes filled with indifference. To them, dealing with Lu Fan was a monumental task, and they would not be careless.
"The array is not only tight, but no one can escape it indeed!"
Elder Shenhua spoke. "However, that brat is hiding in Holy City and refuses to come out. What can we do? Are we supposed to guard here indefinitely?"
"The City Lord of Holy City, though powerful, understands propriety!" Elder Qingdeng narrowed his eyes. "Therefore, this matter is not so simple. That brat cannot stay in Holy City for long; he will definitely come out eventually."
After these words, Elder Shenhua became somewhat suspicious. Although he doubted it, he did not ask further, as some matters were best left unsaid.
Just then, Bai Yue's voice rang out. "If I'm not mistaken, that brat will definitely come out within these few days. The City Lord of Holy City is not a fool. Lin Wuya's desire to oppose the Holy Lands is simply seeking his own demise!"
"That's well said!" Qingdeng nodded slightly, his expression becoming indifferent, as if everything was under his control.
The next day, Lu Fan indeed emerged from Holy City, appearing calm and composed, with the Old Madman and Guiying by his side.
Many people within Holy City watched, feeling a sense of shock. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to finally leave Holy City. It meant that Lu Fan's visit to the Holy Tower last night must have involved some conversation with the City Lord.
"It seems even Holy City does not dare to offend the Holy Lands lightly, otherwise, it wouldn't be like this!"
"Who said it wouldn't be! He was invited to the Holy Tower last night and has to leave Holy City today. It's likely the City Lord's decision!"
"You should speak softer! If the City Lord hears you, it might not be good!"
The conversations continued, with everyone speaking their minds and caring deeply about it.
At this moment, Qingdeng laughed heartily. "I thought you would keep hiding in Holy City. It seems you don't intend to do so!"
"I would like to stay in Holy City, but seeing you all setting up defenses here, aren't you just waiting for me?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Why speak so sanctimoniously!"
"It's good that you know. If you end yourself now, you can at least maintain some dignity!" Qingdeng said directly. "If you choose to resist, we will not hesitate to act!"
"Oh?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, his expression growing colder. "Your words are quite bold, but I wonder if you have the capability."
With these words, a cold glint appeared in Qingdeng's eyes. "You brat truly doesn't know your place. I originally intended to let you die with dignity, but it seems that if I don't teach you a lesson, you'll really start to think of yourself as something!"
"If you want to fight, then fight. Why all the nonsense!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly. "Are you planning to use your divine weapon, or will you fight directly? If you fight directly, I can play with you. If you use your divine weapon, I can still play with you!"
Inside Holy City, everyone watched, their hearts stirred. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so arrogant, completely disregarding the Holy Lands.
"I've seen arrogant people, but I've never seen someone as arrogant as you!" Elder Shenhua sneered. "Today, I want to see what kind of ability you have, brat, to dare to speak such presumptuous words!"
Elder Shenhua stepped forward and struck at Lu Fan with a palm, exuding a powerful aura. As an elder of the Yaochi Holy Land, he would not show mercy.
Simultaneously, around Holy City, many experts were already watching. These were prominent figures within Holy City, and it was the first time they had witnessed such a grand display. The Holy Lands' actions made them feel even more perplexed.
"Big brother, this old fellow might not be my match. You can just watch from the sidelines and don't act rashly!"
Lu Fan reminded the Old Madman, his expression turning cold. He wanted to test the divine might of this Grand Elder.
The Old Madman nodded but didn't take it too seriously. As long as no one could harm Lu Fan, he wouldn't bother. However, if anyone dared to harm Lu Fan, he wouldn't stand idly by.
Rumble...
A deafening roar sounded as the two figures collided, emitting a piercing clash that was truly shocking.