"Why should I fulfill your wish when we are strangers and have never met?" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "I don't quite understand what you're saying."
"Although you and I are not well-acquainted, the benefits offered by my Zi Guang Holy Land are definitely the highest among all holy lands!" Elder Ye Qiu smiled. "If you are unwilling, there is nothing I can do. However, do you know that without the protection of a holy land, you will never be able to grow, and may even face mortal danger."
"According to you, if I don't agree to your request, I will die prematurely?" Lu Fan smiled faintly, his gaze fixed on Elder Ye Qiu with a chilling glint.
"I do not mean that. I hope you do not misunderstand!" Elder Ye Qiu smiled. "I sincerely hope that you can become a person of the Zi Guang Holy Land. Only then can the Zi Guang Holy Land protect you. After all, the Ancient Divine Body is extremely rare and will surely achieve great things in the future. The Zi Guang Holy Land does not want to miss this opportunity."
"I'm truly sorry!" Lu Fan cupped his fists, offering a smile. He had no intention of going, as he still needed to investigate Chen Xian'er's matter. As for becoming a Holy Son of the Zi Guang Holy Land, he wasn't particularly interested.
"This old man has never seen such a stubborn person!" Elder Ye Qiu's expression instantly turned icy, his gaze towards Lu Fan filled with killing intent. The Ancient Divine Body was no trivial matter. If it were allowed to grow, it could even threaten their Zi Guang Holy Land. Since Lu Fan refused to submit, Ye Qiu did not mind eliminating him to prevent future trouble.
"Senior, are you planning to make a move?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes and took a few steps back. He hadn't expected this elder to be so pragmatic. If he refused to join the Zi Guang Holy Land, he would be dealt with. He rarely encountered such situations.
"The Ancient Divine Body is no small matter. If you refuse to join the Zi Guang Holy Land, it means you will inevitably become an enemy of the Zi Guang Holy Land in the future!" Elder Ye Qiu narrowed his eyes. "Therefore, you are destined to die."
Lu Fan retreated a few steps. Although he was infinitely close to becoming a Saint, he was not yet a true Saint. The elder before him had likely reached the high-level Saint realm, which he could not contend with.
Seeing Lu Fan's fear, Elder Ye Qiu smiled. "You still have one choice now, which is to agree to what I say. Only then can you survive, and I will not make things difficult for you!"
"How can I retract my words once they are spoken?" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Wouldn't that be too childish?"
"So, you would rather die than join the Zi Guang Holy Land?" Elder Ye Qiu's killing intent surged. He had intended to recruit Lu Fan into the Zi Guang Holy Land, which would undoubtedly lead to future prosperity for them. Unfortunately, Lu Fan was unappreciative. If that were the case, he did not mind eliminating Lu Fan.
"Senior, I hope you understand that I am not someone who can be easily deceived." Lu Fan smiled faintly. "I also know why you want to recruit me into the Zi Guang Holy Land, but I advise you not to act rashly. After all, I have the Tao family behind me!"
"The desolate ancient aristocratic family, the Tao family?" Elder Ye Qiu narrowed his eyes. "Do you truly believe that with the Tao family backing you, I wouldn't dare to touch you?"
"That's not what I think. However, if you really move against me, the desolate ancient Tao family will never let you off easily." Lu Fan smiled faintly. "If you don't believe me, we can try!"
Elder Ye Qiu was unfazed by these words. "Who would know if you die here? Do you think I really wouldn't dare to touch you?"
"Everything leaves a trace. You cannot be completely without flaws," Lu Fan said coldly. "My sworn brother will definitely investigate this to the end!"
"What a colossal joke! Even the desolate ancient Tao family is not feared by the Zi Guang Holy Land, let alone killing an irrelevant person!" Elder Ye Qiu sneered, treating it as nothing, as if everything was under his control.
Lu Fan felt the boundless killing intent and frowned. He could clearly sense that this old man would not let him go easily.
"Die!" Elder Ye Qiu waved his hand and grabbed towards Lu Fan. For someone useless to a holy land, keeping him served no purpose. It was better to eliminate him directly, which was much more convenient.
Lu Fan quickly dodged, his expression grim. With just one move, Lu Fan could feel that Elder Ye Qiu was no ordinary person. His strength was likely only slightly lower than that of the sect masters of the eighteen sects of Kyushu.
"Is this what a high-level Saint is like?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, feeling a sense of dread. If it were just a low-level Saint, he might not have paid it much attention, but this high-level Saint before him was enough to cause him great trouble.
"I advise you, boy, to surrender. You cannot escape my grasp!" Elder Ye Qiu sneered, with a hint of amusement. Dealing with Lu Fan was as easy as flipping his hand, not worth mentioning at all. How could he take it seriously?
"I will remember this debt. Once I grow stronger, I will come to the Zi Guang Holy Land to seek justice!" Lu Fan said coldly, turning to flee. He dared not delay even a moment. The person before him was a high-level Saint, and if he was not careful, he might fall into his trap.
"Do you think you will have such an opportunity?" Elder Ye Qiu smiled faintly, extending his hand like an eagle's claw towards Lu Fan, a chilling killing intent emanating from him. Those who cannot be used by him must die. This was the principle of the Zi Guang Holy Land.
Feeling the sharp claw strike, Lu Fan exerted his full speed to escape. However, he had not expected Elder Ye Qiu's strength to be so formidable. Although he didn't catch him, he was violently thrown backward. A mouthful of blood flowed, and Lu Fan's eyes instantly turned ashen, but he dared not delay, rushing towards the Sacred City. The Sacred City was filled with experts, and even Elder Ye Qiu would not dare to act recklessly. As long as he reached the Sacred City, he might be able to avoid danger. With this thought, Lu Fan did not hesitate and moved at his utmost speed.
At the same time, Elder Ye Qiu smiled faintly, not taking it too seriously. Lu Fan was within his grasp; how could it be easy for him to escape? The two figures chased each other, gradually heading towards the Sacred City. As the Sacred City was within reach, Elder Ye Qiu turned and blocked Lu Fan's path. "Do you think you can truly escape my grasp? You want to seek refuge in the Sacred City? I'm afraid you won't have that chance."
"I refuse to join the Zi Guang Holy Land, and you want to hunt me down?" Lu Fan said coldly. "Where is the logic in that?"
"The cultivation world has never been about logic!" Elder Ye Qiu sneered.