"What? Do you intend to make a move within the Wuji Divine Sect?" Candle Dragon's expression instantly turned cold. His gaze shot towards Lu Fan, filled with immense fury. This was the Wuji Divine Sect, and Lu Fan's actions were tantamount to provoking them.
Before his words had even fallen, Lu Fan had already appeared before him, grabbing his throat. "If Xian'er was truly harmed by you, let alone the Wuji Divine Sect, even a Holy Land wouldn't escape my wrath easily."
"Let's talk things through. Please, do not act within the Wuji Divine Sect, or it will surely provoke a war!" Elder Bei Tian frowned, quickly intervening to dissuade them.
This was the Wuji Divine Sect, and Candle Dragon was an elder of the sect. Lu Fan's impulsiveness now could, with the slightest misstep, cause unrest, something an ordinary person could not withstand.
"So what if it provokes a war? Is our Assassin Dynasty afraid of the Wuji Divine Sect?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, his expression growing even colder. With a single command, Ghost Shadow would lead numerous assassins here, and what was there to fear from the Wuji Divine Sect then?
Elder Candle Dragon struggled fiercely, but he found himself utterly powerless before Lu Fan. It seemed Lu Fan's strength far surpassed his own, leaving him immensely shocked.
Lu Fan's aura wasn't overwhelmingly strong, but everything that had transpired today made him find it difficult to cope.
"Lu, boy, this matter hasn't been investigated clearly yet. You cannot be so reckless," Old Master Chen advised. "If he's not the one responsible, there's no need to treat him this way, lest it damage the harmony between the two families."
"Grandpa Chen, you heard him just now. He's already admitted it."
Lu Fan stated directly, "I fear this matter is inseparable from him. How could I possibly let it go?"
Facing Lu Fan's words, Old Master Chen nodded solemnly, turning his gaze towards Candle Dragon. "Our grudges are merely old ones. If it truly wasn't you, do you have any evidence to prove it?"
"This is a joke! Questioning me like this within my Wuji Divine Sect? Do you truly believe the Wuji Divine Sect has no one capable?"
Candle Dragon's expression was cold, laced with a killing intent. In his heart, Lu Fan's behavior was a path to self-destruction. Once he offended the Wuji Divine Sect, it would undoubtedly lead to endless turmoil.
"Why must you be so reckless? Regardless, he is still an elder of our Wuji Divine Sect!"
Sect Master Wuji arrived, his gaze sweeping towards Lu Fan. "This is also the Wuji Divine Sect. Your impulsiveness, where do you place the Wuji Divine Sect?"
"Sect Master, this person is arrogant and has insulted our sect!"
Candle Dragon said repeatedly, "This matter cannot be dropped. Otherwise, what will become of our Wuji Sect's reputation?"
Sect Master Wuji also frowned, his gaze falling upon Lu Fan, his expression clearly displeased. After all, in his view, Lu Fan's conduct was highly unsatisfactory.
"Sect Master, please don't misunderstand. I didn't intentionally offend the Wuji Sect. It's just that today's matter is of great importance, and he must provide an explanation," Lu Fan stated directly. "If the Sect Master insists on obstructing me, I will not back down easily!"
"Are you threatening me?" Sect Master Wuji's face instantly turned grim. Lu Fan's words made his veins bulge. He was, after all, the Sect Master of Wuji, and Lu Fan's disregard for him was unbearable.
"It's not a threat, but a warning."
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "With just one command from me, the assassins of the Assassin Dynasty will arrive at the Wuji Divine Sect. How will the Sect Master then respond?"
"You underestimate me too much. The Wuji Divine Sect is able to become a super sect due to its strong foundation. Your words show you don't take the Wuji Divine Sect seriously at all!"
Sect Master Wuji said coldly, "I advise you to think carefully and not do anything foolish."
Old Master Chen also frowned, feeling that Lu Fan was too reckless. After all, there was still room for maneuvering in this matter, and it couldn't be definitively confirmed that Candle Dragon was responsible.
"The Sect Master should be advising him, not me!"
Lu Fan still held Candle Dragon, his expression growing even more indifferent. "If he doesn't admit that he's the one responsible, I won't stop here."
"You are correct. I am that benefactor!" Candle Dragon revealed a smile. "But what of it? Do you dare to kill me within the Wuji Divine Sect? I believe you lack the courage."
As these words were spoken, many disciples showed surprise. They hadn't expected that this matter was indeed the work of Candle Dragon. If that were the case, Lu Fan and his group's purpose was clear.
"Candle Dragon, don't speak nonsense!" Elder Bei Tian quickly said. "This matter is of great importance. If anything goes wrong, it could lead to endless trouble."
Candle Dragon remained unconcerned, his gaze provocatively fixed on Lu Fan, as if he didn't take Lu Fan seriously at all. He even seemed to want to anger Lu Fan, provoking him into attacking, at which point the Sect Master Wuji would surely not let Lu Fan off easily.
"You are simply courting death! Since you've already admitted it, you have no one to blame but yourself!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, spiritual energy surging in his palm. He had paid a great price to find the true culprit, and after such a long time, with the culprit now before him, he would not let it rest.
Boom…
Candle Dragon was sent flying by a fierce palm strike, his expression darkening. He spat a mouthful of blood, causing quite a stir, and many of the observing disciples were greatly shocked.
"You..."
Sect Master Wuji's face was ashen. "You dare to act within my Wuji Sect? Does this mean he also disregards the Wuji Divine Sect?"
"Sect Master, you heard clearly just now. He admitted to sending people to ambush Chen Xian'er. This matter is now clear!" Lu Fan sneered, a chilling coldness in his voice.
"Even so, you should not have acted within the Wuji Divine Sect!"
Sect Master Wuji said coldly, "In doing so, where does the Wuji Divine Sect's reputation stand?"
"Elder Candle Dragon!"
Many disciples stepped forward, attempting to rouse Elder Candle Dragon, only to find him already unconscious, his meridians seemingly severed by Lu Fan's strike, dead outside the grand hall.
"He's dead?"
Elder Bei Tian quickly spoke, his eyes showing panic. He clearly hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so reckless, killing an elder of the Wuji Divine Sect within the sect itself. How could the Wuji Divine Sect possibly accept this?
"Dead?"
Sect Master Wuji's eyes were filled with confusion and immense fury. How could he tolerate Lu Fan's actions? "You have quite the audacity! How dare you kill an elder of our Wuji Divine Sect? Have you considered if you can even leave here?"
Elder Bei Tian was startled. Sect Master Wuji's words filled him with dread.