"The power of the peerless divine weapon is truly extraordinary!"
Old Man Han frowned, "It hasn't reached its peak yet, and it already possesses such a terrifying aura. If it were to reach its peak, wouldn't it be able to move mountains and fill seas, even becoming omnipotent!"
The other elders exchanged glances and also frowned. They were very aware that the power of this peerless divine weapon had reached this point, and it was not what they had wished for.
"Stop fighting, I've brought the person out!"
At that very moment, a voice echoed from the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou. Xu Fei, with Lu Fan in tow, instantly broke through the seal of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou and appeared outside.
The instant they arrived in the outside world, the aura around Lu Fan continuously strengthened. Clearly, the suppressed aura was gradually recovering.
"Brother Lu!"
Young Master Tao's face lit up with joy, and a faint smile appeared. The Tao family had mobilized so many people today with the sole purpose of rescuing Lu Fan. Now that Lu Fan was safely out, there was no need for further action.
"Brother Tao, recall the peerless divine weapon! I'm already out!" Lu Fan said repeatedly, his words earnest.
Young Master Tao nodded slightly and suddenly withdrew the Tongtian Mirror. Now that Lu Fan had appeared, he naturally didn't need to make a big fuss.
"You weren't mistreated in the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou, were you?"
Han Xiaoxiao hurried over, "I was so worried!"
"You came too?" Lu Fan glanced at Han Xiaoxiao, looking somewhat perplexed.
"If she hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known you were trapped in the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou," Young Master Tao smiled. "But now it's all good. It's best that you are safe and sound."
"Lu Fan, you are my Chen family's grandson-in-law. Do you intend to defect from the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou?"
Old Man Chen frowned, looking at Lu Fan with increasingly sharp eyes. In his view, Lu Fan had already joined the Chen family and was one of them.
"Elder Chen, I had no say in this marriage, and it was not successfully concluded. I hope you will not blame me," Lu Fan clasped his fists, his words very serious.
"You kid, are you trying to go back on your word by saying that?"
Old Man Han rolled his eyes. "If that's the case, isn't that going too far?"
"Miss Chen Xian'er and I had no feelings for each other. I hope everyone can understand!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists, his intentions very clear.
Seeing this, Old Man Chen's expression gradually turned grim. "You brat are too ungrateful. No matter what, you cannot leave my Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou today!"
After speaking, Old Man Chen intended to forcibly take Lu Fan back. His Chen family's son-in-law could not be lost just like that, otherwise, his Chen family would become a laughingstock in the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou.
"I ask Elder Chen to respect himself!"
Young Master Tao cupped his fists slightly, blocking Old Man Chen. Now that Lu Fan was unharmed, it was inconvenient for him to be too aggressive. However, if the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou were to forcibly take Lu Fan away, he would not stand idly by.
"Your Tao family merely wants the divine body, don't put it so nobly!"
Old Man Chen said coldly, "However, wanting the divine body is not that easy. It depends on whether we agree!"
"If that is the case, then I apologize for my offense!"
Young Master Tao immediately unleashed the Tongtian Mirror. A supreme divine power emanated, and before Old Man Chen could react, he was injured by a divine light, with blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. Even though he had reached the ninth stage of the Saint realm, he was still struggling in front of the powerful peerless divine weapon.
"Old Man Chen, are you alright?"
The other old men spoke out one after another, their hearts filled with anger. They never expected the Tao family to act so directly, even without any scruples. Such actions were extremely improper.
"I'm fine!" Old Man Chen shook his head. "However, when did my Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou ever suffer such humiliation!"
The other elders of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou nodded in agreement, also filled with displeasure. They had never encountered such an event before.
"I did not wish to harm the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou. My actions just now were out of necessity!"
Young Master Tao spoke directly, his eyes calm.
"Can your 'necessity' justify doing whatever you please?"
Just then, Chen Xian'er arrived, her eyes filled with displeasure. As a member of the esteemed Eighteen Sects, they had never suffered such humiliation.
"Xian'er, why are you here? Hurry back," Old Man Chen frowned and hurriedly reminded her.
"Grandpa, there's no need to persuade me. Today is my wedding day, and now that they have done such a thing, how can I let it go?" Chen Xian'er's voice was cold.
"This wedding should not have happened in the first place!" Lu Fan said directly. "Miss Chen, why must you be so persistent!"
"The wedding has already taken place, and you are now part of the Chen family," Chen Xian'er said coldly. "Moreover, whether you are willing or not, this is a fact."
"What a joke! Forcing him to marry, can such a marriage be considered valid?" Han Xiaoxiao said coldly. "I have never heard of such a thing."
"And who are you?" Chen Xian'er frowned.
"I am naturally his beloved. His heart only holds me, and he cannot accommodate anyone else!"
Han Xiaoxiao stated directly. "So, Miss Chen, please respect yourself. Why force things!"
Chen Xian'er stood there stunned, her face burning with embarrassment. She had never expected that Lu Fan already had a beloved. If she were to insist, it would not be good for his reputation.
"The Desolate Ancient Tao Family truly has an imposing presence!"
As everyone was talking, a cold voice sounded. An elder slowly stepped forward, arriving before the crowd. The aura he exuded made everyone tremble, and they all looked towards the elder.
"Ancestor Shen!"
Within the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou, many of the younger generation exclaimed in surprise and showed signs of joy. In the entire Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou, the most authoritative figure was Ancestor Shen. This was because the Ancestor had surpassed the Saint realm, reaching a higher level, and could be considered the pillar of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou.
Seeing this, the elders of the Tao family also frowned, their eyes showing some apprehension. They were very aware of Ancestor Shen's extraordinary strength and that he could not be offended easily.
"Young Master, please be extremely careful. This is the only Saint King of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou!"
The white-haired elder reminded them, "If he makes a personal move, even if we use the peerless divine weapon, we might not be able to do anything to him!"
Young Master Tao frowned slightly but said nothing further, continuing to gaze at the elder before him.
"I implore the Ancestor to uphold justice for my Chen family!"
Old Man Chen quickly clasped his fists, his eyes showing joy. With the Ancestor present, he had nothing to fear.
Ancestor Shen nodded slightly and waved his hand. The people of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou immediately stopped their discussions and fixed their gazes on the Tao family.